Arts & Culture

Trailblazer

Pioneering Chinese American Artist Gets Long-Overdue Retrospective

Hung Hsien studied under the last court painter in China and made abstract expressionism her own. Asia Society Texas is here to tell you what makes her groundbreaking.

04/23/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Snub

Abundance Suffers from a Houston-Size Scarcity

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s new book lays out a compelling reason why it’s so hard to build in America, but treats existing Lone Star solutions like flyover country.

04/21/2025 By Evan Mintz

Listen Closely

What Sounds Define Such an Eclectic City as Houston?

From zydeco to metal to chopped and screwed, the city’s sound is as sprawling and unexpected as the city itself.

04/18/2025 By Chris Becker

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston’s Many Festivals Are the Best Way to Celebrate Culture

Mark your calendars for some of our favorite annual events.

04/10/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Let's Get Physical

Build Your Vinyl Collection at These Houston Record Shops

With physical media's popularity on the rise, these shops are here to help you pick out the best new and used records.

04/08/2025 By Amarie Gipson

The Must List

Walk Among Giants with the Great Elephant Migration in Hermann Park

The elephant herd is in town until the end of the month and asks visitors to consider what a world with peaceful coexistence with nature can look like.

04/04/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

In Houston, We Have Both Drag Queens and Kings

We chatted with Blackberri and Barry Mii Dandy about what drag means to them.

04/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Big Bash

You're Invited to Houstonia's Spring Issue Launch Party

Come celebrate the "150+ Reasons to Love Houston" with us at Burger Bodega on April 17.

04/02/2025 By Houstonia Staff

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Public Art Has Never Been Better

The city funds its art community, and it shows. Here are some of our favorite works about town.

04/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Explore the World Through Gallerist Anya Tish’s Eyes One Last Time

Anya Tish Gallery director Dawn Ohmer curates a heartfelt, spirited memorial to her late mentor with the cutting edge Anya’s Eye.

03/25/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Tinsel H-Town

Why Mo Means Even More to Houston than You Realize

The show made Palestinian Americans feel seen and heard, supported local film professionals, and gave important shout-outs to uniquely Houston businesses.

03/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Beserat Debebe Tells Exciting Pan-African Stories Through Comics

The Houston-based Etan Comics publisher brings together comic book creators from across the African continent for fresh takes on sci-fi, superheroes, and fantasy.

03/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Not Horsing Around

What It Takes to Win the Houston Rodeo’s Student Art Show

This year’s Reserve Grand Champion shares her secret to success, plus the inside scoop on what the judges look for in a winning work.

03/13/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Raise the Curtain

Theater District Open House Returns to Celebrate a Houston Treasure

After a five-year hiatus, the free event is back to show Houstonians everything that makes downtown’s Theater District special.

03/07/2025 By Holly Beretto

Quiet Cowboy

How to Avoid the Crowds at the Houston Rodeo

Here are the best and worst times to visit the biggest event of the year.

03/04/2025 By Emma Balter

The Must List

Asia Society Travels the Stars with Art in the Age of Artemis

From science fact to science fiction, this exhibit provides a glimpse into how outer space has inspired artists across Houston’s (and the world’s) many cultures.

03/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

On the Record

Physical Music Is More Popular Than Ever in Houston

Even in the digital age, independent record stores like Cactus Music and Vinal Edge are thriving thanks to music fans wanting to support their favorite artists.

02/28/2025 By Meredith Nudo