Arts & Culture

Houmoji

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Texts With New Houston Emojis

From the Astrodome to kolaches, Bayou City staples are included in this must-send set.

01/30/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Our City on Lifetime

Houstonians Now Have Two More Reasons to Watch Lifetime Movies

Kelly Rowland's bob and Onyii Brown's clothing line star in Love by the 10th Date.

01/27/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Jan 27–29

The Hottest Events in Town This Weekend

Buffalo Bayou Brew hosts a hoppin' birthday bash, Reba McEntire croons country gold in Sugar Land and other can't-miss happenings around town.

01/27/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Festival

ReelAbilities Houston Spotlights Talented Artists With Disabilities

The annual film and arts festival brings dynamic programming to the Bayou City.

01/26/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Super Bowl LI

In Town for the Super Bowl? Here's Where to Go

How to eat, drink, play and stay like a local

01/26/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Super Bowl LI

Houston Bcycle Offering Free One-Hour Rides for Week of Super Bowl LI

Visitors can enjoy 10 days of free rides, thanks to BBVA Compass.

01/26/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Review

Curious Incident Is a Dazzling Detective Story

The acclaimed play enchants audiences this week at the Hobby Center.

01/25/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Slideshow

Steak 48 Make-A-Wish Dinner with Brian Cushing

Charity dinner raises over $35,000 to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

01/25/2017 With Liz Lopez

Slideshow

Love Wins Texas Bliss Wedding Expo

An evening dedicated to love & inspiration for planning the wedding of your dreams

01/25/2017 With Liz Lopez

Fashionable Philanthropy

Charity Is Always In Style at A Couture Cause

Houston's top bloggers, boutiques and more have combined forces to create this chic event.

01/25/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Year of the Rooster

These Are the 5 Best Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Town

Houston is filled with festive events that honor the traditional Chinese holiday.

01/25/2017 By Amber Tong

#ShiaShowUp

Houston's Performance Art Festival Really Wants Shia LaBeouf to Show Up

Experimental Action Festival creates a viral marketing campaign to lure the celebrity performer.

01/24/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Review

Houston Grand Opera's Nixon in China Turns 30

Three decades later, HGO's production still strikes a chord with audiences.

01/23/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Stage

Hand to God Playwright Robert Askins Returns to Houston

Askins' newest play, The Carpenter, will be performed this month at the Alley Theatre’s All New Festival.

01/23/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Visual Art

At the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Creating Art from War

Three U.S. military veterans-turned-artists turn their own—and others’—stories into art.

01/23/2017 By Greg Fails

Ice House

Our 5 Favorite Spotify Playlists from Houston Hotspots

Who needs a jukebox when you have a bar owner with really good taste?

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Bayougraphy

The Boss: Myrtis Dightman, Jr. on Preserving the Tradition of Black Cowboys in Texas

At the stables with the man behind the oldest African American trail ride in Texas

01/23/2017 By Jeff Balke

Music Monday

Can't-Miss Concerts This Week: Jan 23–29

From local rap artist Kay Jay to international rock star Dave Matthews, check out these stellar performances as they turn up the Bayou City this week.

01/23/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Super Bowl Parties Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Diplo and Nas to Perform at Rolling Stone’s Annual Super Bowl Event

The top acts will take over the MFAH for the night.

01/20/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Now Screening

Top Movies to See at the Iranian Film Festival

Don't miss award-winning films at MFAH's annual celebration.

01/20/2017 By Amber Tong