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The Houston Symphony Performs Motown Classics and Pop Hits

From Aretha Franklin to Adele, classical vocalist N’Kenge strikes a chord at R&B Mixtape.

02/16/2017 By Chris Becker

Tune In

These Are the Five Must-See Acts at Free Press Summer Fest 2017

From Lone Star lady Solange to Scottish band Frightened Rabbit, FPSF brings the heat June 3–4.

02/15/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Preview

Da Camera Presents the Ultimate Chamber Music Duet

New life is brought to the classic genre in this one-of-a-kind concert.

02/14/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Higher Learning

Rice University Adds Rapper Pimp C's Archives to Hip-Hop Collection

Along with former rap partner Bun B, Rice professor Anthony Pinn is preserving Pimp C's work for future generations to study.

02/13/2017 By Camilo Smith

Review

Verdi’s Requiem Makes Its Dynamic Debut in Houston

HGO brings this hauntingly-good opera to the Bayou City.

02/13/2017 By Sydney Boyd

All Hail

Beyoncé Rules as a Literal Goddess in Stunning Grammys Performance

She finished with four words that will define her performance: "Let it be glorious."

02/12/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Concert

Need Valentine's Day Plans? Hear Raquel Cepeda Croon Jazz Songs at MATCH

Couples and jazz aficionados alike will fall in love with the Venezuelan singer's beautiful ballads.

02/10/2017 By Chris Becker

Concert

Oceans of Slumber Returns to Houston After European Tour

The Bayou City metal band celebrates its homecoming with a performance this Valentine's Day.

02/09/2017 By Chris Becker

Sound Bites

Updated: Fitzgerald's Faces Boycotts Amidst Racially Charged Emails

The popular Heights music venue is in hot water after a heated email exchange surfaced on Twitter.

02/07/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Super Bowl Parties Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled Turn up the Heat at Club Nomadic

Michael Strahan, CeeLo Green, Mark Cuban and more were in attendance for the Super Bowl weekend concert.

02/07/2017 By Marianella Orlando

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Concert

Yo-Yo Ma Enchants Alongside the Houston Symphony

The celebrated cellist delivered big scores this Super Bowl weekend.

02/06/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Music Monday

Post-Gaga Depression? These 5 Upcoming Concerts Can Help.

From local favorite Sherita Perez to banjo-strumming Bear's Den, don't miss this week's top musical acts.

02/06/2017 By Bryce Dodds

The Big Game

Lady Gaga Blows the Roof Off the Halftime Show

We are living in interesting times, and Gaga deftly noted it while presenting a spectacle designed to include anyone and everyone watching. Maybe that was the biggest feat of all.

02/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Concert + Movie

Relive the Magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with the Houston Symphony

Hear a live orchestra play John Williams' iconic score at this special 35th anniversary screening.

02/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Feb 3—5

5 Events This Weekend That Have Nothing to Do With the Super Bowl

Rather pass on the Big Game and related events? We've got you covered.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Sound Bite

Can You Guess the Worst Song From Texas?

Hint: Texans aren't wild about pop music.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Music Monday

Top Concerts to Catch Before Super Bowl Sunday

As the Bayou City kicks off Super Bowl week, we rounded up local artists and national performers who will be making sound waves across town.

01/30/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Jan 27–29

The Hottest Events in Town This Weekend

Buffalo Bayou Brew hosts a hoppin' birthday bash, Reba McEntire croons country gold in Sugar Land and other can't-miss happenings around town.

01/27/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Review

Houston Grand Opera's Nixon in China Turns 30

Three decades later, HGO's production still strikes a chord with audiences.

01/23/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Ice House

Our 5 Favorite Spotify Playlists from Houston Hotspots

Who needs a jukebox when you have a bar owner with really good taste?

01/23/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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