Murder, Marty, and Meditation

5 Virtual Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, July 24-26

This weekend's events are a real hoot.

07/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Talk It Up

Food News: Fundraiser Gives People the Chance to Chat With a Chef

Plus, an NBA hall of famer was spotted getting some grub at Jax Grill.

07/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Road Trips

Scottsdale Makes for a Safe Getaway

With a few precautions and a cooler of grub, a wanderluster hits the road to Arizona.

07/23/2020 By Janan Araujo-Siam

Rain, rain, go away

There's a Tropical Storm This Weekend, More Rain Next Week

The weather is rapidly changing, but bet on getting wet over the next few days.

07/22/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Consider These

7 Sensational Options to Try During Houston Restaurant Weeks

The annual foodie celebration kicks off August 1.

07/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Award-Quality Indian and Thai Green Curry

Plus some comforting Tex-Mex, DIY spring rolls, and specialty breakfast tacos.

07/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Sharing a legacy

Now You Can Buy Scarves as Well as Food at Pondicheri

Owner Anita Jaisinghani explains how these handcrafted beauties tell a crucial story about India’s history and culture.

07/22/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

First Bite

With Smokey Cheeks, the Name Is on the Money

Spring Branch East has a new roadside BBQ stop for meat, meat, and more meat.

07/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Tour De Houston

Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue Heats Things Up with Summer Pop-Ups

A partnership with Kroger supermarkets means midweek brisket, ribs, and sausage.

07/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Let me tell you a story

Grown-Up Storytime Keeps the Pages Turning Through Online Readings

Community has always been at the heart of the live-storytelling events. That's still true, even in the middle of a pandemic.

07/20/2020 By Chameli Belk-Gupta

Sew Long, Farewell

Houston’s 2020 International Quilt Festival Is Cancelled

The annual quilting extravaganza, which draws ten of thousands of quilters to the Bayou City each year, will return in October 2021.

07/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Ballet Blues

Houston Ballet Cancels The Nutcracker

The beloved dance company announces 2020-2021 season changes, staff cuts.

07/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

School Safety

Cy-Fair Teachers Must Return to Work, State Supreme Court Says

The latest in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's back-to-school saga.

07/20/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Food News

Longtime Houston Restaurateur Dies One Month After Contracting COVID-19

Vincent Mandola owned three eateries on the same lot, bringing homestyle Italian to Houstonians.

07/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Late-Summer Soiree

The 2020 Houston Restaurant Weeks List is Live

This year, you can get takeout and delivery from participating eateries.

07/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Take Me Out

Beer News: More Brew Releases to Keep You Company

Plus, Brash says it got smacked down by the TABC for the name of one of its popular ales.

07/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Kindness, love, and positivity

‘Hands of Heroes’ Is Uniting and Honoring Houstonians at Discovery Green

Local artist Anat Ronen gave us an inside look behind what went into her newest installation dedicated to essential workers and the BLM Movement.

07/17/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Twirl and Whirl

5 Virtual Things To Do in Houston This Weekend, July 17-19

There’s plenty happening in the Bayou City’s online arts world. So, stay inside.

07/17/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Step away from the blue light

6 Screen-Free Summer Activities That Make Staying Home a Blast

Unplug during date night or quality time with family, and support local businesses in the process.

07/16/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Oh no

It's Been a Crazy Week for Houston Celebrities

Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills and rapper Trae Tha Truth were arrested at a protest, Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot, and Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has COVID-19.

07/15/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt