Heart of the City

How to Hang Out in Downtown Houston like You’re Not a Tourist

Follow this true local’s guide to downtown, from IYKYK spots to touristy stuff that’s actually worth your time.

05/30/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

EDITOR’S PICKS

Houston Pride Events You Cannot Miss This June

Here’s our roundup of must-attend celebrations.

06/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

SPRING ARTS

Get Ready for Spring in Downtown Houston at Discovery Green

Starting March 1, the program schedule is filled with roller skating, film screenings, concerts and more.

02/09/2022 By Jessica Lodge

2020 Vision

The To-Doux List: Jan. 10-12

This weekend brings a dance party on ice, the ultimate sale, and post-yoga karaoke.

01/09/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Discover Houston

Find the Free Fall Event For You at Discovery Green

And while, no, the roller rink is not back yet, Houstonians can find something to do just about every night of the week from now through November.

09/21/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Craft Beer

Cure Your Vacation Envy This Summer at Sundown at The Grove

The craft beer series returns starting July 5—this time with a twist that delivers the vacation to you.

06/26/2017 By Hannah Lauritzen

Summer Survival Guide

50 Ways to Stay Calm, Cool and Collected This Summer

How to survive Houston's stickiest season.

05/25/2017 By Jeff Balke, Jeanne Lyons Davis, Nicki Koetting, Alice Levitt, Catherine Matusow, Sarah Rufca Nielsen, Marianella Orlando, and Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House

Have You Spotted These 3 Houston Easter Eggs?

Our newly slightly-more-walkable city has led us to rediscover these hidden treasures.

03/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Get Out

It's Not Too Late to Register for the Buffalo Bayou Regatta

The largest canoe race in Texas takes over Buffalo Bayou on March 11.

02/22/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Bayougraphy

The Boss: Myrtis Dightman, Jr. on Preserving the Tradition of Black Cowboys in Texas

At the stables with the man behind the oldest African American trail ride in Texas

01/23/2017 By Jeff Balke

Spotted

There Are Bald Eagles in Houston?

As crazy as it may sound, the majestic bird of prey is fairly common in these parts.

01/14/2017 By Jeff Balke

Underground Houston

You Can Now Explore the Long-Buried Cistern Beneath Buffalo Bayou Park

The former water reservoir is opening for the public to experience May 13.

05/12/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Photo Essay

Port of Hope

Katrina’s tale of two cities

09/01/2015 Photography by Katya Horner By Jeff Balke

jazz

Review: Jason Moran's New Album Shows the Future of Jazz

The Houston-born pianist/composer crosses genres on new record born from his public dance parties.

10/20/2014 By Justin Mitchell