Arts & Culture

Out of This World

Scenes from a Space-Age Soirée

Martians and martinis have a moment at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's cosmic-themed benefit.

09/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

School's out...forever

An Underperforming School Is About to Close. What Does that Mean for a Community?

Ike Holter's Exit Strategy will offer answers at the Rec Room.

09/25/2018 By Holly Beretto

How Charming

Kendra Scott Brings Joy and Jewels to MD Anderson

The famed Texas jewelry designer celebrated the launch of her charms collection back where it all began: the MD Anderson pediatric center.

09/25/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Bard Knock Life

Review: The Book of Will Opens a Visceral Window into History

The regional premiere forces you to contemplate how great art can so easily be lost forever.

09/24/2018 By Doni Wilson

A Hairy Situation

Review: Some Major Highlights—and a Few Kinks—at the Ensemble

'Da Kink in my Hair works hard to balance the joys and tragedies of life.

09/24/2018 By Holly Beretto

guess who's back

Welcome Home to the New Menil Collection

Better than ever, the beloved museum finally reopens.

09/21/2018 By Morgan Kinney

It's Good to Be (the RenFest) King

Greg Taylor has reigned for 20 years. We asked him: What's it like being RenFest royalty?

09/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Visual Art

Royal Family Enthusiasts Will Love This MFAH Exhibit

“Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol" shows off the men and women who’ve heavily influenced world events since the early 1500s.

09/21/2018 By Chris Gray

Female Persuasion

The Meg Wolitzer 'Moment' Continues in Houston

We talk feminism and Ouisie's Table with the celebrated novelist ahead of her Inprint reading.

09/20/2018 By Brittanie Shey

Bulls on Parade

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Sept. 21–23

You can't miss either of these big weekend openings—one sports, one arts.

09/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Troubled Waters

A Year After Harvey, West Houston Remembers

A new documentary highlights the lasting ripples of the release of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs.

09/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Daddy Day Care

Of Fathers and Daughter

Opera in the Heights opens the season with Daughter of the Regiment.

09/19/2018 By Holly Beretto

Woman Crush Wednesday

#WCW: Dionne Christiansen

The multifaceted artist behind Nib and Pixel talks modern calligraphy, being an Aussie transplant, and growing a business that tells love stories.

09/19/2018 By Layne Lynch

🙌

Houston Worships at the Altar of Beyoncé

The queen comes home, Jay-Z in hand, for two incredible nights of On the Run II.

09/18/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Right Round, Right Round

Review: Around the World in 80 Days is Worth the Trip

The Jules Verne classic charms at A.D. Players.

09/17/2018 By Holly Beretto

On Point

Review: A Reenergized Oklahoma! Dances into Houston

After doubling down on the song and dance, TUTS makes an old show feel new.

09/14/2018 By Doni Wilson

Road to Nowhere

Review: Skeleton Crew Confronts America's Economic Realities

The Alley production centers on one standout performance.

09/14/2018 By Doni Wilson

A Good Cause

At Tootsies, Astros Come Out Swinging for a Cure to Huntington's Disease

Franchise favorites supported their teammate, pitcher Joe Smith, who founded HelpCureHD with Allie LaForce.

09/13/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Big Fun

UPDATED: 5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Sept. 14–16

This week featuring: two takes on ballet, a Big Show, and a book sale.

09/13/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Like A Mighty River, Baby

Sanctified Saturday: We Talk with Paul Janeway Before Kicking Off His Latest Tour in Texas

His soulful band St. Paul & The Broken Bones graces us with a House of Blues show this weekend.

09/12/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas