Arts & Culture

Theater Preview

Shear Madness Continues to be Sheer Genius

The longest-running play comes to Stages Repertory Theatre this summer.

07/07/2016 By Doni Wilson

Summer Series

5 Exhibits to See at The Museum of Fine Arts This Summer

Best way to beat the Houston heat? Explore one of these cool, awe-inspiring collections.

07/05/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Dancing Down Under

Houston Ballet Takes Center Stage in Melbourne

Stanton Welch’s critically-acclaimed Romeo and Juliet dazzles Australian audiences.

07/01/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Alright, Alright, Alright!

(Professor) Matthew McConaughey Will Teach at UT This Fall

You won't want to drop this film class.

06/30/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Summer Series

Yes, Houston is Home to the National Museum of Funeral History

...And yes, you should see these 5 exhibits.

06/30/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Weekend Warrior

Top 5 Things to Do, Hear and See This (Long!) Weekend: July 1—4

Toe-tappin' country music and a whole lotta fireworks.

06/29/2016 By Liz Hardaway

Charity

Houston Food Bank's Inaugural Food from the Bar

24 Legal organizations came together to raise over $96,000 and collected 5,066 lbs of donations for the Houston Food Bank.

06/29/2016 With Haley Gunn

Date Night!

New Summer Movies Flood the Box Office

The weather is hot and theater is cold, so grab some popcorn and savor a new summer flick.

06/28/2016 By Liz Hardaway

Slideshow

Give Ur 6 Kick-Off Party at The Dunlavy

The Children’s Assessment Center announces the GiveUr6 campaign

06/28/2016 With Ricae Walker

Art World News

Lucas Museum Is Shopping for a Home

After two years of legal drama, George Lucas says adios to Chicago.

06/27/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Tune In!

PSA: Houstonians Take Over The Tonight Show

Set your DVRs! Hometown favorites Jim Parsons and J.J. Watt chat with Jimmy Fallon tonight.

06/24/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Visual Arts

The Menil Collection's Francis Alÿs: The Fabiola Project Is a Collector's Dream

Don't miss this awe-inspiring collection of reverent replicas.

06/24/2016 By Leah Rose

Celebrations

El Big Bad Hosts a Big, Bad Pride Celebration This Weekend

Indulge your inner unicorn, or just grab the perfect patio spot to view the parade below.

06/24/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Summer Series

5 Exhibits Worth Exploring at the Museum of Natural Science this Summer

From butterflies to dinosaurs, the young and young at heart will flock to these (air-conditioned!) exhibitions.

06/23/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Weekend Warrior

What to Do, See and Celebrate this Weekend: June 24—26

Cheer on the Pride parade, fais do-do at the zydeco festival and stick your neck out for a giraffe.

06/22/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Review

Lone Star Lyric Festival Continues to Shine

The annual festival celebrates a decade of world-renowned performances.

06/22/2016 By Sydney Boyd

Performing Arts

The Music Box Theater Celebrates Five Years of Show-Stopping Performances

“The Five Year Anniversary Show” highlights a half-decade of hits.

06/21/2016 By Doni Wilson

Houston Pride Week

A Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy Airs on Houston Public Media

New documentary shines light on the infamous crime and its aftermath on the LGBT community.

06/21/2016 By Laura Gillespie

What's in a Rhyme?

Mayor Turner Invites Houstonians to Submit Their Favorite Poems

Houston’s Favorite Poem Project is sure to make one page-turner of an anthology.

06/20/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

Summer Chills

Appreciating the Genius of Agatha Christie—Unedited and Uncut

The Alley spins a web of deception—and comedy.

06/20/2016 By Sarah Taqvi