Arts & Culture

Public Art

Wingin' It

Engineering meets sculpture in a new public art piece commissioned by Houston Arts Alliance.

10/08/2015 By Katricia Lang

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 9-11

Hanna Ranch screening at Discovery Green, ROCO Brass Quintet at MATCH, Author Amy Stewart at Murder By The Book, Texas Ren Fest returns to Houston, Bonnie & Clyde the musical at Hobby Center

10/07/2015 By Nick Esquer

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Friends For Life 2015 "Among Friends" Gala

Pet lovers gathered at Art Deco-themed The Astorian to celebrate the organization's mission of rescuing and sheltering lost pets

10/07/2015 By Nick Esquer Photography by Roy Krisanto

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Houstonia's 3rd Annual Tailgate Party

Over 200 fans cheered on the Texans, feasted on game day favorites and enjoyed the first taste of fall at our annual tailgate.

10/07/2015 Photography by Todd Parker With Hannah Holmes

Tex-Mex Tuesday

Taco Cabana Is Giving Away Free Tacos Today

Help support US veterans and enjoy a free taco while you're at it.

10/06/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Science Talk

What Dreams May Come

Psychotherapist Anna Guerra helps artists tap into their unconscious at the Jung Center.

10/06/2015 By Nick Esquer

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Breakthrough Houston: Building Our Future

Helping economically disadvantaged students get a leg up with college

10/06/2015 Photography by Quy Tran With Diane Caplan

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Khanh Nguyen of Nha Khanh Designs Trunk Show

A stylish champagne brunch & trunk show featuring Dallas designer, Khanh Nguyen of Nha Khanh Designs.

10/05/2015 With Sarah Rose Photography by Quy Tran

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UTHealth House Call

UTHealth puts the focus on early childhood development with a children's book bash

10/05/2015 By Nick Esquer Photography by Jacob Power

Dance

Ain't We Got Fun?

New dance company Open Dance Project debuts with a focus on the marathon craze of the Roaring Twenties

10/05/2015 By Adam Castañeda

Theater

Into The Breach

Classical Theatre Company opens its season with a gender-bending take on Henry V.

10/05/2015 By Sydney Boyd

Theater & Design

From Sketch to Stage: Alley Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors

Set designer Hugh Landwehr talks recreating 1960s England in the Alley's $46.5 million remodeled space

10/02/2015 By Katricia Lang

Poetry

Friends, Poets, Houstonians—Lend Me Your Ears

The Houston Poetry Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with an interactive lineup.

10/02/2015 By Akshaya Iyer

Culture & Festivals

Annual Festival Chicano Heads to Miller Outdoor Theatre

This weekend, local Tejano musicians gather at Hermann Park to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

10/01/2015 By Sara Samora

Project Row Houses

The Five-Year Engagement

Project Row Houses teams up with the Mitchell Center for a five-year arts collaboration.

10/01/2015 By Jenn Nguyen

Cook the Book

Robb Walsh Hosts a Book Signing and Chili-fest This Friday

The former Houstonia food critic is celebrating the release of his 13th cookbook, this one all about chili.

09/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Hearts of Gold Gala: Honoring Margaret Alkek Williams

The Health Museum raises a record amount while honoring social titan Margaret Alkek Williams.

09/30/2015 By Nick Esquer Photography by Kim Coffman

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 2-4

Cellist Maya Beiser at Wortham, Houston's DJ Sun's latest multi-media experience at Asia Society, Silver Street's Biannual Art Opening, Wishing Well dance performance at Orange Show, and Texas Contemporary Art Fair at George R. Brown.

09/30/2015 By Nick Esquer

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Palmer Drug Abuse Program's Inaugural Luncheon

Houston heavy hitters came together to raise money in support of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program.

09/29/2015 With Sarah Rose Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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IW Marks Love Wins

Loved ruled at IW Marks during Houston’s first wedding event celebrating Love Wins.

09/29/2015 With Sarah Rose Photography by CatchLightGroup