Arts & Culture

This is Not a Drill

Rejoice! Houston Is Hosting Its First Mac 'n' Cheese Festival

Vegans and gluten-free folks need not apply for this cheese-and-carb fest.

02/07/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Concert

Yo-Yo Ma Enchants Alongside the Houston Symphony

The celebrated cellist delivered big scores this Super Bowl weekend.

02/06/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Wilson and the Football Factory

How Is A Wilson Football Made?

The NFL Experience gave fans a sneak peak at how these leather goods are created in five steps.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

Music Monday

Post-Gaga Depression? These 5 Upcoming Concerts Can Help.

From local favorite Sherita Perez to banjo-strumming Bear's Den, don't miss this week's top musical acts.

02/06/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Super Bowl LI

NFL Players' Wives Stomp the Turf at Tootsies

The energy was off the charts as ladies bounced, danced, spun, dabbed, and vamped for the cameras.

02/06/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Big Game

Lady Gaga Blows the Roof Off the Halftime Show

We are living in interesting times, and Gaga deftly noted it while presenting a spectacle designed to include anyone and everyone watching. Maybe that was the biggest feat of all.

02/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Super Bowl LI

Video: MAXIM Super Bowl Party

The crowds went wild.

02/05/2017 Videography by Getty Images

Art News

Houston Arts Alliance CEO Suddenly Steps Down

After almost a decade at the helm of HAA, Jonathon Glus bids adieu to the organization.

02/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Concert + Movie

Relive the Magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with the Houston Symphony

Hear a live orchestra play John Williams' iconic score at this special 35th anniversary screening.

02/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Charity

Simone Biles Goes to the Mattresses for Foster Kids

The Olympic athlete knows firsthand the challenges faced by foster children, and has teamed up with Mattress Firm to help.

02/03/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Free Fitness

All YMCAs in Houston Are Free Today

Wear red and you can work out at any of the 29 YMCAs in Houston.

02/02/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Preview

The New Handbook of Houston Features Historic Bayou City Citizens Who Made a Difference

From UH's first black homecoming queen to the woman who helped Houston fight off tuberculosis, these are the people who shaped our 180-year old city.

02/02/2017 By Rafa Farihah

The Big Game

Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl Live and the NFL Experience

Take a peek at the action downtown sans crowds.

02/02/2017 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Party On

The White Oak Super Street Party Takes Over the Heights for Super Bowl Weekend

A pig roast on the patio at Ritual, 50-cent oysters at Christian's, and other reasons to stick to the Heights this weekend.

02/02/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Feb 3—5

5 Events This Weekend That Have Nothing to Do With the Super Bowl

Rather pass on the Big Game and related events? We've got you covered.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Drizzy Beat

Drake Opens “The Ballet” for Super Bowl Weekend

Tickets are currently on sale for the hotly anticipated pop-up club in EaDo.

02/01/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Sound Bite

Can You Guess the Worst Song From Texas?

Hint: Texans aren't wild about pop music.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Slideshow

Nick Boulle Wins Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona

Taking second place last year, Boulle returns to take the win at historic 24-hour endurance race

02/01/2017 With Liz Lopez

Review

Love Stories Soar in Who Am I This Time?

The romantic play-within-a-play brings Kurt Vonnegut's short stories to life at Stages Repertory Theatre.

01/31/2017 By Doni Wilson

Music Monday

Top Concerts to Catch Before Super Bowl Sunday

As the Bayou City kicks off Super Bowl week, we rounded up local artists and national performers who will be making sound waves across town.

01/30/2017 By Bryce Dodds