Before FIFA

Houston’s Soccer Superfans Were Here Long Before the World Cup

Inside the Houston Gooners, Chelsea Blues, and FC Bayern Texas—the fan clubs keeping international soccer alive in Space City year-round.

04/10/2026 By Erica Cheng

We're Outside

Dress Code Ordinances and Crime Crackdowns: Is Houston's Nightlife Scene the New Policy Battleground?

Inside the clash between policies, crime crackdowns, and a nightlife industry possibly caught in the middle.

07/31/2025 By Erica Cheng

On The Town

Gworl Power: Houston's Bustling Drag Ballroom Scene

On the runway in 2022.

12/19/2022 By Xio

GIRL TALK, GIRL WALK

Thanks to TikTok, Houston Has a New Walking Club For Women

A steadfast appreciation for Lizzo is a non-negotiable for members.

10/11/2022 By Geneva Diaz

CLUTCH CITY CLUBS

How Paradise Palace Is Changing Houston’s Nightlife Scene

Three reasons we love East Downtown's new dance hub.

09/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Darío De León

First Look

With Pizza and a Controversial History, Bottled Blonde Is Up and Running

The Washington Avenue spot has pizza, beer, cocktails, and bottle service.

09/21/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Geeked Out

5 Meetups in Houston for the Inner Nerd

Find you people.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke

No Tears Left to Cry

5 Ways to Get Over Your Ex and Embrace This Hot Girl Summer

Consider this your self-care to-do list.

08/09/2019 By Alexis Vargas

Write It Out

How I Found My Pen Pal at Brazos Bookstore

One writer finds post-Harvey solace in physical media and human connections at a club that grew from two friends who loved to write letters.

01/05/2018 By Rachael Holliday

Talk to Me

Speak Up HTX Needs a New Home

A conversation club for non-native English speakers is so popular it's outgrowing the Houstonia house.

08/11/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Hidden Houston

Behind the Scenes at Three of Houston’s Most Private Clubs

A glimpse of what the initiated aren’t missing out on at the Petroleum Club, the Briar Club and the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa.

10/24/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Beer Run

Get Out: The Hows (and Whys) of Hashing

Why have a beer crawl when this fun-run offers boobs, booze and balls?

09/09/2016 By Leah Lucio

Club Level

A Seed-to-Plate Wonderland is Hidden in Hockley

Houston Oaks Family Sports Retreat is worth a visit, even if you hate golf.

07/20/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

Riding With the Pack: A Guide to Houston’s Bike Clubs

Fear not, new cyclists—you’re not alone.

07/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Hard Nox

Kendrick Perkins, NBA Enforcer, Accused After Washington Heights Fight

Former altar boy allegedly slugged brother and sister and kicked them while they were down.

10/11/2013 By John Nova Lomax