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Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 12

A stacked weekend of buzzy new restaurants, festive drinks, gingerbread competitions, and holiday markets across the city.

12/12/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

The Must List

How Marlon Hall Turns Discarded Objects into Portals of Healing and Hope

The artist-anthropologist’s new exhibition, Unearthed Beauty from Brokenness, uses salvaged materials to examine memory and the possibility of renewal.

12/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Pożegnanie

Anya Tish Gallery: The End of an Era

A local arts writer reflects on his relationship with the late gallery owner, as well as the 30-year legacy its shuttering will leave behind.

12/11/2025 By Chris Becker

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 5

Holiday lights, tamales, and Christmas pop-ups—it’s tiiiiime.

12/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

The Must List

Catastrophic Theatre Isn’t Out to Cure Beautiful Princess Disorder

Kathy Ng’s world premiere pairs the cartoonish with the concrete for an unforgettable exploration into mental health, the power of friendship, and existence itself.

12/04/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Sound Check

Houston’s 2025 Spotify Wrapped Dropped—And We Have Thoughts

Drake and Bad Bunny topped the charts, but the real mystery is Beyoncé’s missing crown.

12/04/2025 By Erica Cheng and Brittany Britto Garley

Giving Season

Houston's Best Holiday Markets for Gift-Giving

Houston’s holiday markets serve up local makers, festive bites, Santa sightings, and unexpected finds for every name on your list.

12/03/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Jazzin’ it up

A New Jazz Club Breathes Life Into Montrose’s Tower Theatre

A reimagined jazz supper-club experience lands in Montrose with performances, seafood, steaks, and elegant cocktails.

12/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

It’s Lit

Houston Goes All Out with These Holiday Light Displays

That is the reason for the season.

12/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Do It

Your Guide to Can’t-Miss Houston Arts & Culture: December 2025 Edition

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas events: a new take on an old favorite, carols, concerts, and a few welcome distractions if the holidays really aren’t your thing.

11/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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How-To

Houston’s Step-by-Step Guide to the Texas Two-Step and More

Step into the rhythm with tutorials for the Texas two-step and the viral moves taking over dance floors across the city.

11/25/2025 By Brooke A. Lewis

Houston in Formation

Why Houston Can’t Stop Line Dancing

This low-impact tradition is bringing Houstonians together, boosting health, and keeping dance floors packed across the city.

11/24/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 21

Go to a place where balloons are art. Add this margarita to your list, and dine at this Houstonia favorite (bring your stretchy pants).

11/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Artist, Scientist, Activist: Is There Anything Sofia Silueta Can’t Do?

The experimental cellist blends science, performance art, and queer community-building into a singular creative force.

11/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Hue:Man Shelter Project Brings Color—and Hard Truths—to Midtown’s Streets

This million-dollar initiative blends murals, training, and storytelling to challenge how we talk about homelessness.

11/20/2025 By Meredith Nudo

At the Barre of Inclusion

How Houston Ballet Is Making Dance Accessible to Every Body

For more than 15 years, the company has expanded programs for dancers with Parkinson’s, Down syndrome, and other physical or cognitive differences.

11/19/2025 By Saba Khonsari

A Place for All

The Ismaili Center Opens as Houston’s Newest Landmark

The nation’s first Ismaili Center opens in Houston—uniting art, faith, and design.

11/14/2025 By Diane Cowen

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 14

Your weekend plans, sorted: holiday punch recipes, Tex-Mex brunches, and a giant picnic with new friends.

11/14/2025 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Fluxus Funsters Hillerbrand+Magsamen Finally Get a Long-Overdue Survey

Thanks to FotoFest, Houston’s most chaotic creator couple shares the past 25 years of their experimenting, parenting, and amazement found in the everyday.

11/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Goin’ to the Chapel

The Texas Renaissance Festival Might Be One of the State’s Most Magical (and Affordable) Wedding Venues

Couples can tie the knot amid castles, carriages, and costumed revelry—no stress required.

11/11/2025 By Jef Rouner

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