Arts & Culture

News

Very Artsy News: Hamilton Tickets, Galveston and More

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

02/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Benefit Jam

White Oak Show Aims to Help Music Community With Mental Healthcare

The venue, with promoter Pegstar, is hosting a show to uplift local musicians.

01/28/2022 By Gladys Fuentes

Essay

How Insecure Helped Me Open Up About My Mental Health

"Nathan’s struggle with mental health mirrored and affirmed my own experience as a Black, Southern transplant who left home to achieve my dreams."

01/28/2022 By Eric Ford

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, January 22-28

New country tunes as we enter the weekend.

01/28/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Photo Essay

Meet Bo Bundy, the Houston Rapper Behind the Viral Hit 'Mi Barrio'

He's been popularizing a new slowed-down form of rap music, often sung in Spanish.

01/27/2022 Photography by Marco Torres By Marco Torres

On Stage

A Guide to Houston's Top Theater District Spots

From Broadway, to opera, to chamber music, renowned entertainment lives in the heart of Downtown Houston.

01/26/2022 By Amarie Gipson

MUSIC

Le$ Takes Cruise Music To The Next Level On E30

The new project by the Houston MC is named after his vintage BMW.

01/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Mayor Turner, Joan Miró and More

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

01/25/2022 By Amarie Gipson

PLAY REVIEW

The Lifespan of a Fact Considers How We View and Create Truth

4th Wall Theatre's latest production shows us why the facts matter.

01/24/2022 By Holly Beretto

Television

ABC’s Abbott Elementary Reflects On The Teachers Who Go The Extra Mile

The new comedy series shows the lives of teachers working at an underfunded school.

01/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

MUSIC

New Music From Houston Artists, January 15-21

New social justice anthems, rap, and songs that will make you dance.

01/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Tiny Dancer

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, January 21-23

Play a game of Pixar-inspired mini-golf, or see Elton John in concert.

01/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

NATIONAL DJ DAY

Meet Houston's Next Generation of DJs

These dancefloor maestros are transforming the city's underground party landscape through their own spin on the 1s and 2s.

01/20/2022 By Kiana Fitzgerald and Amarie Gipson

Performing Arts

Concert of Arias Helps Break the Glass Ceiling for Tomorrow’s Opera Stars

Houston Grand Opera’s yearly competition is helping to usher in a new generation of diverse talent.

01/19/2022 By Holly Beretto

Music

The 7 R&B Artists You Should Be Listening To

These Houston R&B artists are setting the stage for 2022.

01/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

News

Very Artsy News: Pop-Up Art Auction, Grants and More

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

01/18/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ART GUIDE

6 Essential Arts Memberships Every Houstonian Should Have

Support your vibrant art community.

01/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

MUSIC

New Music From Houston Artists, January 8-14

New music from Camera Cult, Danielle Bradberry and Lou Ridley.

01/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Staff Picks

7 Books Our Staff Are Diving Into This Year

From old favorites to new adventures, these stories have us hooked on reading.

01/14/2022 By Danielle Wright With Houstonia Staff

Visual Art

Some of the Best Moments From the Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibit at MFAH

Catch this historic exhibition before it leaves Houston.

01/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson