art and literature

The Professor and the Pop Star

Last year, Icelandic singer Björk e-mailed Rice English professor Tim Morton. Their subsequent dialogue has been published in conjunction with a new exhibition devoted to Björk's work.

03/10/2015 By Michael Hardy

classical music

Renowned Vienna Piano Trio Brings Sound of Austria to Houston

Although only one member of the group remains from when it was founded 26 years ago, the piano trio is still considered one of the world's best.

03/09/2015 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

An Evening With Adrian Hayes

03/09/2015

Art & Design

Mapped: Contemporary Jewelry Evokes the Landscape of Houston

Works on display at Houston Community College's Central Art Gallery were inspired by the Bayou City.

03/09/2015 By Brittanie Shey

Readings & Lectures

Kazuo Ishiguro Comes to Houston

A celebrated author reads from his first novel in a decade.

03/09/2015 By Justin Mitchell

Pets Guide

Pup-Coming Events

Mark your calendars, animal lovers.

03/09/2015 By Michael Hardy

Fajitas on Ice

What’s the Mayor of Reykjavik Doing in Houston?

Stand-up comedian and former mayor Jón Gnarr might just be the next president of Iceland—but for the time being, he’s calling Houston home.

03/09/2015 Photography by Justin Calhoun By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: March 6–8

Yes, it's rodeo season. But there's so much else to do this weekend as well, including the Azalea Trail, the Steve Miller Band, and the Buffalo Bayou Regatta.

03/04/2015 By Michael Hardy

books

Rick Steves Gets Political

The popular travel guide comes to Houston to promote his latest book, Travel as a Political Act.

03/03/2015 By Michael Hardy

news

Backlash Grows Against R. Kelly's Free Press Appearance

Festival organizer Omar Afra will meet tonight with a group outraged by his invitation of the accused pedophile.

03/02/2015 By Michael Hardy

Rodeo

A Chat with Country Heartthrob Hunter Hayes

Nashville’s answer to Justin Bieber makes his second Rodeo appearance on Wednesday night.

03/02/2015 By Michael Hardy

Food on Film

Dinner and a Movie: Catch Chef at Kris Bistro

You'll be ready to dive into dinner after a screening of Chef this Thursday.

03/02/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

film

Deli Owner Ziggy Gruber Stars in New Documentary

Deli Man tells the story of the rise and fall (and rise?) of the traditional Jewish delicatessen.

02/27/2015 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

Vision of Love

02/26/2015

Slideshow

Green Valentine Green Hearts Gala

02/26/2015

Slideshow

Start Your Engines Kick-Off Party

02/26/2015

Slideshow

Neighborhood Centers Inc. Annual Heart of Gold Celebration

02/26/2015

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Feb 27–March 1

Featuring New Orleans's Rebirth Brass Band, Houston Ballet's new Romeo and Juliet, and the World Championship of Barbecue

02/26/2015 By Michael Hardy

news

Free Press Summer Fest Announces Lineup

Headliners include Skrillex, R. Kelly, Weezer, The Decemberists, and Belle and Sebastian

02/25/2015 With Michael Hardy, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Lucy Spicer, Maggie Berardo, Jared Monmouth, and Yasmine Saqer

event

TED Talks For Christians?

On Thursday, 75 cities around the world will host simultaneous Q Commons events, featuring addresses from Malcolm Gladwell and Soledad O'Brien.

02/25/2015 By Emma Hurt