Arts & Culture

Dec. 1

At Mildred's Umbrella, Terrence McNally's 'Story of Loss and Reconciliation'

The theater company mounts a special staged reading to coincide with World AIDS Day.

11/27/2018 By Holly Beretto

Read me

7 Books to Put on Your Holiday Shopping List

We narrow it down so you'll find something for everyone.

11/26/2018 By Ryan Pait

Visual Art

This New Book Chronicles Texas’s Rich Legacy of Outsider Art

Outsider Art in Texas highlights the work of 11 Lone Star artists who both struggled against and were inspired by a deep sense of isolation, whether self- or state-imposed.

11/26/2018 By Chris Gray

Bayougraphy

Harper Watters Wants You to Follow Him (on Instagram)

The ballet artist turns social media followers into dance fans.

11/26/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Hawk Eye

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 23–25

A few ideas to escape from the fam this holiday weekend.

11/22/2018 By Morgan Kinney

3-in-1

Stages Bets on Three Times the Holiday Fun

We break down Stages' jam-packed schedule.

11/21/2018 By Holly Beretto

Galleria Happenings

Houston Symphony Supporters Celebrate in Style

A stylish lunch crowd is treated to an exclusive fashion show to benefit Houston Symphony League projects.

11/21/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Haute Couture for Good

Luxury Fashion and Social Justice Unite at The Webster

The Webster, The Vintage Contessa, and Crime Stoppers of Houston brought out a stylish crowd.

11/21/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Chic Chicks

Fashion Meets the Farm to Raise Over $200,000 for Recipe for Success

The inaugural Fashion in the Fields had everything: a Neiman Marcus runway show, adorable kid models, a lavish brunch, a salute to veterans, and a mission to end childhood obesity.

11/20/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Every time a bell rings

It's A Wonderful Life Like You've Never Heard Before

A.D. Players remixes the holiday classic with Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

11/20/2018 By Holly Beretto

Draped Up and Dripped Out

Here's What Everyone Wore to Astroworld Fest

Houston showed out for native son Travis Scott's inaugural music festival that brought back the magic of AstroWorld.

11/19/2018 By Abby Ledoux Photography by Brian Kennedy

Wish You Were Here

Travis Scott Revives the Magic of AstroWorld for One Nostalgic, Star-Studded Day

La Flame truly put on for the city with his inaugural Astroworld Festival.

11/19/2018 By Abby Ledoux Photography by Brian Kennedy

Sicko mode

Here's the Lineup for Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival

Get ready to party with Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Rae Sremmurd, and more.

11/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Twice as nice

The Ensemble Seeks Connection with Two Pearl Cleage Staged Readings

We talk with the playwright about the "cross-pollination" happening across theater.

11/16/2018 By Holly Beretto

Day for Never?

Day for Night Is Done (For Now, at Least)

Both Free Press Houston and the Day for Night Festival are for sale following allegations against founder Omar Afra.

11/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

It's Chill

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 16–18

Do YOU know anything about Astroworld Fest?

11/16/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Concerts

An Orchestra Where Female Composers Are the Rule, Not the Exception

River Oaks Chamber Orchestra presents two programs focused on works by women.

11/15/2018 By Holly Beretto

Literacy

The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's Fourth Annual Jungle Book Gala Was a Wild Time

The organization's young professional group hosted a beautiful, exotic affair.

11/14/2018 With Marianna Corcoran

Outside in

A New Season Takes Flight at METdance

The Houston dance company present four works by dynamic choreographers.

11/14/2018 By Holly Beretto

Video

Houstonia's Woman Up

The inaugural event meant to inspire and empower women. Featuring a speaker series, a pop-up shop by women-owned/women-centric businesses, and more!

11/14/2018 With Marianna Corcoran