On The Town

The Best Music From Houston Artists In 2021

A countdown featuring our favorite hometown superstars.

12/27/2021 By Shelby Stewart

New Year Sparkle

Grab These Last Minute Dresses For New Year's Eve

From asymmetrical designs to glistening sequins, these dresses from local boutiques are ready for the dance floor.

12/27/2021 By Danielle Wright

Meet the Chef

Chris Williams Is In A Lane Of His Own

Williams has turned his Museum District spot into one of the best restaurant's in Houston serving southern cuisine.

12/24/2021 By Nandi Howard

Open Road

7 Ways To Experience Colorado This Winter

How to enjoy Colorado – without the skis.

12/24/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Holiday Shopping

Gift Cards That Are Perfect For Anyone

From grocery shopping, to must-have coffee and online spending, these gift cards may be better than money.

12/24/2021 By Danielle Wright

Pour it up

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, December 24-26

Farmer's markets, bourbon pours, and Santa at the Aquarium.

12/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

ESSAY

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

'I watched Lionel, popularized by Houston-born DeRon Horton, grow from season to season as he blossomed from finding identity, purpose, and love.'

12/23/2021 By Eric Ford

Increase in Growth

Everyone Wants A Piece of Houston

Life during the pandemic is not complete without a safe move to Bayou City.

12/22/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Local Artist Profile

Houston-Based Contemporary Artists You Should Know

Get to know JooYoung Choi, Jamal Cyrus and Emily Peacock.

12/22/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Essay

Why We Need Black Holiday Films, According to a Houston Cinephile

With movies set in Texas, and starring Houston legends, here's 5 holiday picks from an African-American perspective.

12/22/2021 By Chloe Gray

Holiday Gifts

10 Local Boutiques To Shop Last-Minute Gifts

Wrap up the holidays at these Houston shops.

12/22/2021 By Danielle Wright

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Comedy, Dance, Christmas, and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Sponsored Content

Begin 2022 with Something New!

Start the year off right! From joining a new co-working space, setting new fitness goals to tweaking your facial features you’ll be able to improve upon you with some of Houston’s very own businesses.

12/21/2021

Tequila Sunrise

Bevin Biggers Is Evolving Houston’s Bar Scene

“When I see a food menu that has obviously taken time and work, but the drink menu is basic, it disappoints me."

12/21/2021 By DeVaughn Douglas

Feliz Navidad

Where To Order Last-Minute Holiday Tamales In Houston

The Christmas staple can sell out at some of your favorite places if you wait too long. Here are six options to buy them fresh right up until Christmas Eve.

12/20/2021 By Craig Hayes

Q & A

Get to Know Houston’s Underground Rap Queen, Amber London

The former Raider Klan rapper grew up memorizing Screwed Up Click freestyles for her uncle.

12/20/2021 By Quinn Foster

Holly & Jolly

Heres What Houston Was Up To Last Week, December 20

Bike giveaways, new Netflix series, and Astroworld updates.

12/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

Jammin' for the Holidays

The Best Houston Rap Holiday Displays From H-Town Frankie

You may have seen the Christmastime musical tributes to Fat Pat, Paul Wall and Megan Thee Stallion going viral on social media.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

In Tribute

Houston Creatives Reflect on Fashion Giant Virgil Abloh

“He broke barriers that had been locked down for years.”

12/17/2021 By Amarie Gipson