Arts & Culture

back to school

Help a Houston Student Take a Backpack to School this Fall

YMCA of Greater Houston Hosts its 17th-annual Operation Backpack drive.

07/13/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Shine Bright Like a ...

Diamond Lyons Went from Typical H-Town Teen to Netflix Star

We sat down with the 16-year-old actor to chat about his role on sitcom The Upshaws, which was recently renewed for a second season.

07/13/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

Trae Yay

Forget Trae Day, Houston's Getting a Trae Weekend

Trae Tha Truth's quadrupled the size of his annual day, stretching it out to four days of concerts, family fun, comedy ... and ice cream from July 22–25.

07/12/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Warning Lights

Daniel Silva's Latest Spy Thriller Sounds Familiar

Ahead of the talk for his new book, The Cellist, the spy fiction author chatted about precarious state of American democracy.

07/12/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

We Ain’t Lion

Houston Zoo Is One of the Best in the Country—But We Already Knew That

The shout-out from Travel & Leisure highlighted the park's expansive conservation efforts.

07/09/2021 By Emma Schkloven

HOU Dat?

Celebrate 713 Day with Some of Houston's Brightest Rap Stars

Lil Keke, Paul Wall, and Slim Thug are all slated to make appearances during this July 13 celebrity-packed event at Rise Rooftop.

07/09/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Pass the Syrup

5 Things to Do This Weekend, July 9–11

A soulful concert, powerful photography, and an all-you-can-eat-pancake art show.

07/09/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Wall Bustin'

4th Wall Will Break Virtual Wall During Its 2021–2022 In-Person Season

The company's four-show, 11th season kicks off in October, brings a Pulitzer winner, a Tony nom, and a continuation of a famous work to the stage.

07/08/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Weaving Words

Alia Ali’s Newest Exhibit Uses Textiles to Transform Your Worldview

Ali explores the complexity of language, colonialism, and culture in her exhibit opening at Foto Relevance on July 9.

07/08/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

test your mettle

Get Suited Up and Learn about Past and Future Body Armor

The new Houston Center for Contemporary Craft exhibition, sure to please every Bayou City geek, runs through September 11.

07/07/2021 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Plus, there’s a brand-new feature attraction

UPDATED: Danny Trejo and Arrowverse Stars Will Round out Comicpalooza's 2021 Packed Lineup

Other properties featured so far include The Mandalorian, Dragon Ball Z, Hellboy, Cobra Kai, Saved by the Bell, Smallville, and pro wrestling. 

07/07/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Pedal to the metal

Go for a Bike Ride with Donkeeboy and Donkeemom

The mother-son duo will celebrate their latest mural, “Bike Through H-Town” on July 14.

07/06/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Stuff of DIY Dreams

This Houston-based HGTV Show Is a Pinterest-Dream Come True

Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin's new show, Two Steps Home, airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. CT.

07/06/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Dancing for joy

Miller Outdoor Theatre Tweaks Its Ticket Policy

The theater is two-stepping back into live music, plays, and gatherings, while staying safe, of course.

07/06/2021 By Sydney Davis

Space-taking

This New Sawyer Yards Art Installation Spotlights Black Women’s Unapologetic Femininity

A Single Thread Weaves a Future runs for six weeks starting July 10.

07/05/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Leadership Change

HGO Names Khori Dastoor New General Director and CEO

Dastoor, who starts January 2022, will be the first woman to hold the role in the Houston company's history.

07/05/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Screwston

Listen to This Podcast That's Going Deep into Mysterious Life of DJ Screw

The third season of Mogul, which is focusing on Houston’s own chopped and screwed pioneer, kicked off June 23.

07/02/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Amerrrica

5 Things to Do This Weekend, July 2-4

Besides the fireworks, of course.

07/02/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Music to Our Ears

Da Camera Bringing In-Person Concerts Back to Halls Around the City

The jam-packed season of chamber and jazz concerts kicks off on October 29.

07/01/2021 By Emma Schkloven

très magnifique

REVIEW: Monet, Matisse, and a Lot of Their Friends

Treasures from the Bemberg Foundation are at the MFAH, their only U.S. stop, through Sept 19.

07/01/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez