The Must List

Loss, Reunion, and Joy: The Houston Homecoming of Artist Tomashi Jackson

The Bayou City native returns to the city to unleash a vibrant CAMH exhibition touching on grief, injustice, and love.

07/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reunion Reel

A Houston Chef Met His Dad at 40. Then, He Made a Movie About It.

Courtney Lindsay of Mo' Brunch and Brews shares the story of finally meeting his father at age 40, and the beautiful relationship that's resulted.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Meet the Puppeteer Behind Houston’s Most Imaginative Sets

Afsaneh Aayani invites audiences to believe in magic with imaginative puppets and set designs for Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Meow Wolf, and other noteworthy arts organizations in Houston.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

713 Day

The Best 713 Day Events in Houston, According to Houstonia Editors

Grab a beer from Axelrad, enjoy a day at the zoo, or turn up at the Houston Food Bank to celebrate this very Houston holiday.

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

The Must List

The High-Energy, Low-Speed Charm of Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races

Seventeen years in, Little Woodrow’s turtle races are still drawing crowds—and inspiring T-shirts.

07/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Sugoi

A MECA and JASH Collaboration Proves That Fusion Isn’t Just for Food

Working in tandem, the two organizations have created some interesting and unique crossovers between both Latin American and Japanese art, including printmaking and kendama.

07/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Dolla Dolla Bills

Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Not-So-Mad Science and Art Are Happening in ArCH’s Verdant Laboratory

Falon Mihalic takes over the gallery at Architecture Center of Houston, turning it into a beautiful, but bittersweet, reflection on the city’s damaged ecology and how we might fix it.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Artist Marty Bennett Lives an Imaginative Life of Play and Curiosity

The former NFL player is now a visual artist, musician, actor, and writer who devotes himself to chasing down all the interesting and beautiful things in the world.

06/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Beaver Barometer

A Real-Talk Rating of Texas Buc-ee’s Locations

We crisscrossed the state and came back with opinions on the chain’s many locations.

06/20/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

The Must List

This Free Crafting Event Delights Houstonians Every Month

Hands On Houston at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft provides up to 400 visitors with free supplies and lessons.

06/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Whistle Wetting

The Official 50 Hottest Bars in Houston

From beloved old dives to experimental cocktail hubs, there's never been a better time to drink in the city.

06/16/2025 By Emma Balter, Sofia Gonzalez, Meredith Nudo, and Daniel Renfrow

All Ears

Our Favorite Podcasts for a Long Road Trip

The top bingeworthy listens, from true crime to comedy.

06/13/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Iconic Texas Road Trips

Driving to the Panhandle Isn’t as Dull as You Think

From yurts and tin men to bull testicles with a side of steak, road-tripping to north Texas is full of established curiosities and hidden joys.

06/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Stages’ World Premiere of a New Classic Reframes Jack the Ripper

Rather than examining the murderer himself, Maggie Lou Rader’s Let. Her. Rip. centers Whitechapel women’s fight to unionize and survive on the margins.

06/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Jamming

Our Favorite Albums for a Long Road Trip

Top music recommendations to belt out, windows down on cruise control.

06/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Reverberations

The Sound of Rain Continues to Echo for Harvey Survivors

The storm left hundreds of Houstonians with PTSD, and public mental health is worsening as more extreme weather events persist as the norm.

06/09/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

HMNS Showcases Animals with Superpowers Worthy of the Justice League

The fascinating natural wonders of evolution and adaptation are the centerpiece of the new Extreme Animals Alive! exhibit, which also features live animals.

06/06/2025 By Meredith Nudo

It’s Here, It’s Queer

Your Guide to Celebrating Pride in Houston

It's time to keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club with all the Single Ladies because you were Born This Way.

06/04/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Daniel Renfrow

It’s Here

What Houstonians Should Expect from This Year’s Hurricane Season

Space City Weather meteorologist (and co–Houstonian of the Year) Matt Lanza fills us in on everything we need to know for the months to come.

06/02/2025 By Meredith Nudo