Arts & Culture

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Two Lawndale Exhibits Find Inspiration in the Written Word

The daily devotional and in a word are separate, but thematically overlap and ask questions about the role text plays in creation and coping alike.

12/17/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Face the Music

How Meow Wolf Blends Sound Design and Visual Art for Peak Immersion

Radio Tave and its companion dive bar Cowboix Hevvven engage multiple senses to take visitors on a mysterious interdimensional adventure.

12/16/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Meredith Nudo

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Alley Theatre’s Emotional Christmas Show Is for the Grinches

With humor and heart, the world premiere of The Night Shift Before Christmas looks at the heavy toll the holiday season can take on some.

12/13/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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Be Merry on This Festive Holiday Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou

Have yourself a swampy little Christmas. Make the yuletide gay-tor.

12/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

What’s the Deal with Houston’s Blue Tile Street Signs, Anyway?

The iconic tiles had to come from somewhere. We asked Preservation Houston to tell us a little bit about how the legend was born.

12/02/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Netflix Comedian Sheng Wang Finds His Houston Hometown Inspiring

The stand-up behind Sweet and Juicy comes home to Bayou City Music Hall on December 28, promising brand-new material.

11/27/2024 By Jennifer Stewart

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Heritage Society’s New Exhibit Centers Karankawa History and Culture

Karankawa: An Enduring Culture of Texas educates visitors on Houston’s original inhabitants and addresses concerns regarding artifact ownership in the museum industry.

11/26/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Turkey Day

What to Expect from the 2024 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

From performances to floats and even road closures, here are all the details Houstonians should know.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Giving Season

Local Nonprofits to Donate to for the Issues You Care About

These organizations show up for the less fortunate in Houston, so let’s show up for them.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Happy Holidays

Houston Theaters Offer Inclusive Holiday Options for All

In a city as religiously diverse as ours, there's an appetite for holiday season entertainment that makes all audiences feel welcome.

11/22/2024 By Holly Beretto

Milestones

The Menil Collection Celebrates 30 Years of the Cy Twombly Gallery

The abstract expressionist’s legacy extends well beyond canvas and pedestal.

11/19/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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Houston Botanic Garden’s Radiant Nature Returns with All New Lanterns

The show’s second year keeps the popular angel wings and swings, but brings to life over 55 installations never before seen at the green space.

11/19/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Sip and sing

Hopera Performance Group Uses Beer to Prove Opera Is for Everyone

This squad is merging hops with opera at local breweries, introducing a new audience to the art.

11/13/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Happy Skating

Ice Rinks Around the Houston Area for Holiday Fun

There’s no better way to feel the spirit of the season.

11/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

It’s Lit

Houston Holiday Light Displays to Bring Out Your Inner Child

That is the reason for the season.

11/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Fly High

Houston Has the Best Airport Arts Program in the World. Here’s Why.

Both Hobby and Bush have won top global awards for how they bring the arts to travelers with the Artist in Residency program.

11/08/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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Meet the Artist Telling Stories About Family and Climate via Piñatas

Multimedia creator Sue Montoya’s captivating Rastros at Box13 ArtSpace celebrates her parents while examining her own climate change fears.

11/05/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Giving Season

Local Holiday Markets to Find Gifts Anyone Would Love

Make your seasonal shopping a breeze.

11/04/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Houstonia Staff

Willkommen, Bienvenue

Houston’s Cabarets Are an Affordable Alternative to Broadway

Musical theater can be cost-prohibitive and, yes, a little intimidating. Our local cabaret scene allows fans to enjoy shows in a more intimate environment.

10/30/2024 By Holly Beretto

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MECA’s Día de Muertos Festival Keeps Indigenous Cultures Alive

For a generation of Houstonians, the arts organization has offered an opportunity to learn about the Mexica roots of Day of the Dead celebrations.

10/29/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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Arts & Culture

Two Lawndale Exhibits Find Inspiration in the Written Word

How Meow Wolf Blends Sound Design and Visual Art for Peak Immersion

Alley Theatre’s Emotional Christmas Show Is for the Grinches

Be Merry on This Festive Holiday Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou

What’s the Deal with Houston’s Blue Tile Street Signs, Anyway?

Netflix Comedian Sheng Wang Finds His Houston Hometown Inspiring

Heritage Society’s New Exhibit Centers Karankawa History and Culture

What to Expect from the 2024 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

Local Nonprofits to Donate to for the Issues You Care About

Houston Theaters Offer Inclusive Holiday Options for All

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