Arts & Culture

reading

Houston Writer Recounts Long Recovery from Sexual Assault

UH Creative Writing PhD Lacy Johnson's powerful new memoir tells a story of survival.

07/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

Hoops and Hopes

07/24/2014

film

QFest Gives New Meaning to Summer Camp

The long-running LGBT film festival is back with a new slate of films, including a 1980s Pia Zadora howler.

07/23/2014 By Joe Leydon

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 25–27

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

07/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

Article

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Back From the Dead

The legendary company, which has been on hiatus for almost 10 years, returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre this week.

07/22/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Concert

Review: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Knock It Out of the Park

The married couple's sold-out Minute Maid Park concert didn't disappoint.

07/21/2014 By Michael Hardy

performance

Dance + Film = Julydoscope

Fourth annual family festival at Discovery Green highlights five dance groups, screening of Oscar-winning documentary.

07/18/2014 By Shy Hardiman

dance

Bollywood Icon Brings Her New Ballet to Houston

Beloved Indian film star Hema Malini choreographed and stars in a performance based on Hindu mythology.

07/17/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: July 18–20

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

07/16/2014 By Michael Hardy

spectacle

The Evolution of Gaga

To prepare for her Wednesday-night show, we review Lady Gaga's most outrageous dresses from the past five years.

07/15/2014 By Kerry H. and Michael Hardy

Comparison

Beyoncé Versus Tamarie

Tamarie Cooper's new musical revue opens the same night as Beyoncé's Minute Maid Park concert with Jay-Z. And that's just the beginning of the connections between the two Houstonians.

07/14/2014 By Michael Hardy

Slideshow

“Shades of Roses” Kickoff Party

07/14/2014

hidden gems

Touring the Girl Scout History Museum

Since opening in 2007, this little-known museum has spotlighted the scouting organization's illustrious past. Sorry, though: no Thin Mints.

07/11/2014 By Emily Donaldson

Slideshow

Burger Bash 2014

07/11/2014

fashion

Bead-Bombing Montrose Blvd.

Fashion designer Selven O'Keef Jarmon is bringing 15 South African beadmakers to Houston to create the Art League Houston's newest public art installation.

07/10/2014 By Michael Hardy