Arts & Culture

Q & A

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

The former Raider Klan rapper grew up memorizing Screwed Up Click freestyles for her uncle.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

In Tribute

Houston Creatives Reflect on Fashion Giant Virgil Abloh

“He broke barriers that had been locked down for years.”

12/17/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 11-17

Americana, hip-hop and R&B highlight this week's new music.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Art in the Garden

Make the Holidays Complete With a Trip to Houston Botanic Garden

Day or night, it's an experience that will satisfy the nature and art lover in you.

12/16/2021 By Doni Wilson

Books

8 Graphic Novels You Should Pick Up For the Holidays

Dive into the world of comics with our diverse list of stories by all-star artists.

12/15/2021 By Craig Hayes

News

Very Artsy News: K-pop at MFAH, Artadia and more

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

12/14/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Minty Fresh

Tobe Nwigwe Brings a 'Monumintal' Show to 713 Music Hall

It's an amazing night that featured hits like "Try Jesus," and included guests such as the Houston All-Stars.

12/14/2021 By Marco Torres Photography by Marco Torres

Winter Wonderland

Opera Based on Children's Book Makes Its World Premiere

The Snowy Day has become the first show by a Black composer and librettist team for Houston Grand Opera.

12/13/2021 By Holly Beretto

Family Fun

Houston’s Best Kid-Centric Art Destinations

From a Lego festival to interactive museums, the city is the perfect playground for a kid.

12/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, December 4-10

New holiday tunes, country, and R&B.

12/10/2021 By Shelby Stewart

ART GUIDE

7 of Houston’s Coolest Immersive Installations

From modern art to a virtual reality journey to outer space, check out these art installations in Houston.

12/09/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Breakin'

This Woman Is Revolutionizing Houston's Hip-Hop Culture

Bgirl City is celebrating 10 years of helping female breakdancers find their groove.

12/09/2021 By Lucia Rodriguez

Editor's picks

5 Must-See Art Exhibitions to Visit this December

From architecture-inspired paintings to an exhibition on zine history, check out these shows in Houston this month.

12/08/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Helping Hands

Houston Fest Keeps It 'Reel' With Films, Art and Inclusion

The annual ReelAbilities event embraces storytelling centered on people with disabilities.

12/07/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

News

Very Artsy News: Korean Films, Opera Competition and more

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

12/07/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Music

Sally Sossa Taking Houston Music In a New Direction

The Houston emcee has received cosigns from Lil Durk and French Montana.

12/06/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, November 27-December 3

This week’s roundup features rock, rap and pop tunes.

12/03/2021 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart

Dirty South Tunes

Gulf Coast Soul Queens Show Their Stuff at Red Bull Concert

Houston's Kam Franklin and New Orlean's Tank Bell make their face-off a memorable night.

12/03/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

VISUAL ART

Public Art Series Takes Over Houston's 11 Council Districts

Art League Houston and MOCA team up with local artists for city-wide Insta11ations.

12/02/2021 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Alex Barber

Gulf Coast Soul

What We're Looking Forward to at Redbull SoundClash Tonight

It's the first time Houston hosts the music competition event, featuring The Suffers

12/02/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez