Arts & Culture

Spa for a cause

This Texas-based Spa Chain Is Sharing the Love (and Its Profits) Next Week

Hiatus will donate a fifth of its March 30 profits to help Texas children in crisis following Winter Storm Uri.

03/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

presidential portraits

Don’t Miss George W. Bush’s Virtual Chat with Blue Willow Bookshop Next Month

The former president is promoting his new book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants.

03/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Start your engines

UPDATED: Houston’s Art Car Is Revving Up for In-Person May Events

There's no air in the parade's tires this year, but you’ll still be able to get your fix of mobile masterpieces.

03/24/2021 By Emma Schkloven

You Get What You Give

The Lesson of the River Oaks Theatre

Houstonians need to get more proactive when it comes to saving the landmarks we love—or else they'll all face the wrecking ball.

03/24/2021 By Craig Hlavaty

Crack this case

SPA's Interactive Art Heist Steals the Show, But Who Took the Paintings?

The theatrical walking tour brings a 30-year-old half-billion-dollar mystery to life downtown.

03/24/2021 By Rob Sanford

Mile-High Messages

Have You Seen These Two Humongous Murals in Houston Lately?

The massive new murals tell stories of the fight against food insecurity and the Bayou City's migratory birds.

03/23/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Short, But Powerful

Dende’s In Case You Forgot I'm BLACK Tackles Race Issues with Grace and Tact

The latest release by the Houston rapper and singer distills big ideas into digestible art.

03/22/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Bayou’s 11

The Art Heist That Wasn’t

Earlier this week, burglars broke into Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. You won’t believe what happened next.

03/19/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

If it ain’t got that swing

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, March 19–21

Check out a film festival, see some magic birds, and keep up the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

03/19/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

SONGS AND STORIES

Stages Studio Sessions Is Back

The six-week series is bringing some of Houston's favorite performers to the Gordy and a laptop near you.

03/18/2021 By Raven Wuebker

let's play

PlayHaus's Second Iteration Is Gracing Houstonians' Instagram Feeds

Meet Julie Gray, the creative visionary elevating the Bayou City's growing street art culture.

03/18/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Falling Action

River Oaks Theatre's Fate is Playing out Like a Movie

The back and forth between landlord and operator continues.

03/17/2021 By Desiree Cantu

True Colors

Rapper Uncle Tino Hopes to Educate and Lead

H-Town's up and coming Latinx lyricist talks new album Colorfool and fighting transphobia in hip hop.

03/17/2021 By Carlos Brandon

Acting In Isolation

With Medea, the Alley Is Virtual and More Vulnerable

Elizabeth Bunch talks about filming shows at home and playing the titular role in Euripides’s play.

03/16/2021 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Greetings, Earthlings

A Far-Out Journey to Seismique

What's Houston's new interactive museum really like?

03/16/2021 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

A Tale of Two Vincents

Two Immersive Van Gogh Experiences Are Coming to Houston

Both offer art lovers a unique way of viewing the post-impressionist's famous paintings.

03/15/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Hot Girls

Houston Had a Night at the Grammys

Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion led the charge for H-Town, and they let the people know.

03/15/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Listen Up

Which Music Venues are Maintaining Covid-19 Restrictions?

A list of theaters ensuring safety with mask policies and social distancing.

03/15/2021 By Sydney Davis

Houston Hotties

Houston’s Music Scene Will Shine at Sunday’s Grammy Awards

Selena will be honored with a lifetime achievement award. Plus, Beyoncé, Megan Thee Stallion, and Travis Scott are are up for big honors.

03/12/2021 By Adrianne Reece

All that jazz

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, March 12–14

Solve an art heist, enjoy some boozy burlesque, and question time itself. Deep.

03/12/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

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