Party Like it's 2002

Blue October and Bowling for Soup to Headline Mardi Gras Galveston 2020

Plus, norteña band La Leyenda and a new Bumpin’ Bus Parade.

01/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven

song of strength

The Tragic Anne Frank Story Becomes a Choral Work

About the Houston Chamber Choir premiere: "You’ll feel anguish. But the message is ultimately hope.”

09/20/2019 By Holly Beretto

Taking Chances

Top 5 Reasons Chance the Rapper is Redefining the Genre

Get to know the Grammy Award-winning rapper before he brings his beats to The Woodlands this Sunday.

05/04/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Movie + Music

MacArthur Genius Grant-Winner Vijay Iyer Performs Live to a Screening of Radhe, Radhe: Rites of Holi

The Grammy-nominated composer-pianist, accompanied by the International Contemporary Ensemble, brings the film's colorful compositions to life.

05/03/2017 By Chris Becker

Preview

Gabriela Lena Frank Shakes Up Classical Music with the World Premiere of Conquest Requiem

Houston Symphony's composer-in-residence puts her own spin on the classic art form.

05/01/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Song and Dance

Travel the World's Dance Floors at International Voices Houston's ¡Baila, Baila!

Get ready to tap your toes: The multicultural chorus performs dance rhythms from across the globe this weekend.

04/26/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Meet the Musician

Bruce Robison's New Album Is Rooted in Texas Traditions

The Bandera native, who performs in Houston this week, channeled Lone Star legends in Bruce Robison & The Back Porch Band.

04/25/2017 By Chris Becker

Music Monday

From Opening for the Sex Pistols to Meeting Patti Smith, Iconic Rocker Alejandro Escovedo Is Just Getting Started

Hear the music legend croon songs from his new album at The Heights Theater this Friday.

04/24/2017 By Chris Becker

All That Jazz

Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Terence Blanchard Performs in Houston

Hear the legendary musician and film composer blare his trumpet at the Wortham Center this Saturday.

04/18/2017 By Chris Becker

Get Out

These 5 Free Events in May Will Put a Spring In Your Step

At these festive outings—all within the city limits!—enjoying the season is a walk in the park.

04/17/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Music

Review: A Night with Houston Rap Legends

The Bayou City's rap scene didn't miss a beat at this all-star concert.

04/14/2017 By Camilo Smith

Music

Fearless New Ensemble Loop38 Performs In Complete Darkness

Since its debut in December, the 17-person group has been breaking uncommon musical territory in Houston.

04/14/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Concert

Billy Currington Loves Houstonians

We're not surprised the country music crooner is a big fan of the Bayou City.

04/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Concert

Hear Zucchero—the Otis Redding of Italy—in Houston

The Italian blues musician stops by The Heights Theater this weekend.

04/11/2017 By Chris Becker

Music

Tween Rapper Sky Katz Performs at the Houston Children's Festival This Weekend

The America's Got Talent star brings her clean beats to the Bayou City.

03/31/2017 By Camilo Smith

Concert

Let the Good Times Roll with Big Sam’s Funky Nation

Not to toot their own horn, but this New Orleans brass band brings the best live music to Houston this Thursday.

03/28/2017 By Chris Becker

Concert

Meet Trailblazing Pakistani Singer, Sanam Marvi

Traditionally, women never performed Sufi style music. Until now.

03/27/2017 By Chris Becker

Tune In

Ben Folds Joins the Symphony, Stirring Scores from Game of Thrones + More Weekend Concerts

Winter is coming ... to Houston.

03/15/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Concert

Trumpeter Marquis Hill Jazzes Up the Music World

Da Camera presents toe-tappin' tunes from Chicago's young and talented contemporary jazz ensemble.

03/08/2017 By Chris Becker

Concert

The Houston Symphony Performs Motown Classics and Pop Hits

From Aretha Franklin to Adele, classical vocalist N’Kenge strikes a chord at R&B Mixtape.

02/16/2017 By Chris Becker