Arts & Culture

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 6-Nov. 8

Billy Joel in concert, Daniil Simkin's innovative Intensio, David Sedaris at Jones Hall, Potted Potter, and Houston Youth Symphony

11/04/2015 By Nick Esquer

Symphony

Homecoming King

Concertmaster Frank Huang returns to the stage at Jones Hall for a three-night event.

11/03/2015 By Nick Esquer

Theater

Silent Sky Blends Romance, Science, Feminism and Bigotry

Main Street Theater takes on the astronomical story of a woman who connected the dots and made history.

11/03/2015 By Nick Esquer

Film

The Cinema Arts Festival’s New Frontiers

Under Richard Herskowitz’ leadership, the Cinema Arts Festival continues its expansion in new and exciting directions.

11/03/2015 By Steve Jansen

Pitch Perfect

No Instruments, No Problem

As this year’s Straight No Chaser show nears, we try to lure UH a capella groups into a little smack talk.

11/03/2015 By Nick Esquer

Slideshow

Children At Risk’s Annual Accolades Luncheon

The annual event at Hotel Zaza raises more than $260,000 to help stop human trafficking in Texas.

11/02/2015 By Nick Esquer Photography by Roswitha Vogler

TV

Houston's SWAG Essentials Checks in on Shark Tank

Aesthetician and entrepreneur Lydia Evans didn't get a deal, but that hasn't slowed her down.

11/02/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Movies

Maxin' and Relaxin' at iPic

The new River Oaks District movie house gushes luxury and amenities.

11/02/2015 By Jenn Nguyen

Classical

Understanding Genius

The Elias String Quartet peels back the layers of Beethoven's most revered works.

11/02/2015 By Sydney Boyd

Dance

As If You Were On Fire From Within

Ballet meets technology in Daniil Simkin’s Intensio.

10/30/2015 By Andrea Siso

Photography

Art Is Healing

Houston photographer Robert Flatt beats back Parkinson's with a click of the camera.

10/30/2015 By Katricia Lang

Opera

Opera in the Heights Juggles Two Shows In One

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative set design of OH's double-header The Medium and The Telephone.

10/29/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Slideshow

Barkitecture Houston's Yappy Hour

Esperson Gallery at GREENSTREET opened its doors to Houston dog lovers and their pups for Yappy Hour, benefiting Pup Squad Animal Rescue.

10/28/2015 Photography by Sonya Sellers With Hannah Holmes

Slideshow

Children's Museum of Houston Back to the 80’s Gala

The Children’s Museum of Houston raises $1.1 million at its 35th anniversary celebration.

10/28/2015 Photography by Alexander Rogers and Gary Maltz

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 30-Nov. 1

Vienna Boys Choir, Ghostbusters & Ghouls at Houston Symphony, El Big Bad throws a Halloween bash, Opera in the Heights' Menotti double-header, MFAH showcases Dutch Golden Age works from Wtewael

10/28/2015 By Nick Esquer

Slideshow

Shop Talk Part II: A Big Talk On Small Business

Tastemakers and small business owners participated in a panel discussion about their marketing strategies and experiences as a startup.

10/27/2015 Photography by Leonel Nerio With Sarah Rose

Design

Dreaming Up a Classic

Concept illustrator Carl Sprague leans on tradition for Moscow Ballet's The Nutcracker.

10/27/2015 By Sydney Boyd

Art

The Sunny Side of Dalí

The Menil Collection serves up a new Dalí exhibit in all the artist's meta glory.

10/26/2015 By Nick Esquer

Art

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Jung Center's latest exhibit mixes Southern Gothic with fantastical fairytales.

10/26/2015 By Brittanie Shey

Slideshow

Catwalk for a Cure Charity Luncheon

A charity luncheon at B&B Butchers honors the ladies of the Catwalk for a Cure Gala.

10/23/2015 Photography by Chris Brown With Hannah Holmes