Arts & Culture

Origin Stories

Do You Know Who Grew Your Food?

'The Hands That Feed Houston' photo exhibit will introduce you to our region's local farmers.

10/28/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Face Off

Meet Lady Iris, the Ren Fest Face Painter

At 26 years and counting, Lady Iris is one of the fest's longest-serving artists.

10/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Secret Sharer

The Ideal Houston Scavenger Hunt Can Be Found In This Book

Secret Houston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure details all sorts of obscure Houston lore.

10/28/2019 By Chris Gray

great leap forward?

What's Next for Houston's Dance Scene?

Changes at METdance have birthed a new company and studio populated with familiar faces .

10/25/2019 By Cameron Wallace

Banner Night

AVDA's Home Safe Home Gala Breaks Fundraising Record

The 14th annual event raised over $610,000 for the agency working to end family violence.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

risk vs. reward

Saeed Jones on Memoir, Sacrifice, and the Balance of Joy

The How We Fight for Our Lives author gave a wide-ranging interview ahead of his Brazos Bookstore reading.

10/24/2019 By Ryan Pait

trill in tokyo

Kids From the South Explores Japan's Love of Houston Hip-Hop

We talk with independent artist and photographer Jorge Casanova about his latest photobook that follows several Houston rappers on trips from South to East.

10/23/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Merry and Bright

Paige Fertitta Hosts Annual Holiday Trunk Show for the Children's Art Project

The MD Anderson program sells merchandise inspired by pediatric cancer patients' artwork.

10/23/2019 By Abby Ledoux

A David and Goliath Story

All Eyes Are On the Chorus in HGO's Saul

The North American premiere requires rare athleticism from the cadre of background players.

10/23/2019 By Holly Beretto

sad, sad, tears of a clown

Review: Rigoletto Makes Art Out of #MeToo

Outstanding performances make the opera's depraved characters almost tolerable.

10/22/2019 By Michael Clark

Jellicles

With Cats, the Memory Lives On

After three decades, $2 billion, and a forthcoming Hollywood reset, Cats comes to the Hobby Center.

10/22/2019 By Holly Beretto

Victory Lap

Pediatric Cancer Survivors Get Model Treatment at 12th Annual Fashion Show

The Champions Luncheon and Fashion Show raised over $270,000 for Texas Children's Cancer Center.

10/22/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Boo!

Spooky Soirée Brings in More Than $1 Million for the Children's Museum

A Wicked Affair transformed The Corinthian for one haunting evening.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Dinner and a Show

Elijah Rising and A.D. Players Share Trafficking Victims' Stories in 'Survivor Monologues'

The theatrical event raised over $225,000 for the anti-sex-trafficking nonprofit.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Documentary

Your High School Buddy Joined ISIS. Now What?

The award-winning documentary Ghosts of Sugar Land explores the radicalization of a Houston man and the impact it left on a community.

10/18/2019 By Brittanie Shey

713-222-TIPS

Crime Stoppers Enlists Real-Life 'Mindhunter' for Gala Keynote

This month's event raised $433,000 for public safety initiatives.

10/18/2019 By Abby Ledoux

spoopy

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Oct. 18-20

We're really just looking for the best Halloween events at this point.

10/17/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Step Right Up

7 Female Rappers from Houston to Know

Love Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo? Here are some other H-Town ladies making us proud.

10/17/2019 By Shelby Stewart

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Salsa Meets the Symphony

Expect to dance when Olga Tañon joins the Houston Latin Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend.

10/16/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Good Times

C. Baldwin Hotel Debuts with a Star-Studded Party for the Ages

The affair drew nearly 2,000 guests, from rappers and athletes to socialites and CEOs, plus surprise performances from The Suffers and Gloria Gaynor.

10/16/2019 By Abby Ledoux