Arts & Culture

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: February 6

Plan a day trip, hit up a new restaurant in town, celebrate the Super Bowl at a local bar, or partake in a Bad Bunny look-alike contest.

02/06/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

In Harmony

Houston’s Oldest Choir Is Still Singing

The Houston Saengerbund blends German choral tradition, community singing, and social rituals in a Heights hall that has anchored the city’s music culture for generations.

02/05/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 30

Conveyor belt sushi, sports bars, and a Valentine’s Day trial run.

01/30/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Date Night, Remixed

Houston Date Ideas That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks

Skip crowded restaurants and plan a Houston date built around art, music, nature, and memorable experiences—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night out.

01/29/2026 By Emma Balter

Never Again

The Holocaust Is Not Just History—Houston Survivors Are Still Telling Their Stories

Over 100 Holocaust survivors still live in the area, and many of them speak out about their experiences every week at the Holocaust Museum Houston.

01/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Art Start

For the Houston Rodeo, Western Art Is a Year-Round Endeavor

Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo handpicks 40 high school artists to attend the immersive Western Art Academy in Kerrville, focused on technique, history, and culture.

01/22/2026 By Meredith Nudo

No Cover

Want to Know a Secret? Gallery Openings Are Houston’s Best Free Nights Out

Gallery openings have become an easy, social way to experience Houston’s visual arts scene, often with free wine and cheese included.

01/21/2026 By Craig Lindsey

The Modern Library

Forget the Shushing: How Houston Public Libraries Really Work Today

Streaming, job skills, genealogy, tools, and creative spaces—inside one of Houston’s most misunderstood public institutions.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 16

Dumplings, sushi splurges, farewell margaritas, and cultural picks to plan a well-fed Houston weekend.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Icons Only

The Top 10 Rodeo Houston Concerts by Attendance Numbers

Go Tejano Day draws in some of the rodeo’s most enormous crowds.

01/15/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Suburbia

When The Woodlands Inspired a Grammy-Winning Arcade Fire Album

The Suburbs captures coming of age on the outskirts—megachurches, conformity, etc.

01/12/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 9

Cookies worth the hype, Dry January mocktails, the Houston Marathon, and culture picks to fill your weekend without overplanning.

01/09/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Rodeo Season

The 2026 Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup Is Here

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo reveals a country-forward 2026 lineup with hometown moments, nostalgic acts, and crossover stars.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

The Must List

The Introverted Pleasures of Blue Willow’s Silent Reading Parties

Following their COVID-era boom, silent reading parties have finally made their way to Houston, giving bibliophiles time to read, be social, and receive recommendations over wine.

01/07/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Breaking Tradition

Meet the Women Redefining Houston’s Mariachi Scene

All-female mariachi groups are breaking barriers, inspiring young girls, and reshaping Mexican musical traditions.

01/05/2026 By Jason Collins

City Humor

Houston Is Funnier Than You Think

A look at how writers, comics, artists, and filmmakers shaped Houston’s sharp, self-aware sense of humor.

12/30/2025 By James Glassman

Save the Date

Don’t Call Yourself a Houstonian Until You’ve Attended These Events

Looking for the ultimate Houston social calendar? We’ve gathered all the can’t-miss events that happen in the city every year, from the Art Car Parade to the rodeo.

12/22/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

Cheers to 2026

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

Ring in 2026 with rooftop parties, performances, drone shows, festive dinners, and family-friendly activities happening across the city on December 31.

12/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 19

A stacked weekend with a bounty of Chinese food options, hot tea, painting lessons, and multiple theatrical delights.

12/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Season’s Readings

Houston Bookstores’ Best Holiday Book Recommendations

Independent bookstores recommend their favorite holiday reads, including romance, thrillers, cookbooks, and books by local authors.

12/18/2025 By Holly Beretto