Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 8

Texas’s biggest cumbia block party, last visits to closing restaurants, and binge-watching a reboot—here are your Houston weekend plans.

08/08/2025 By Erica Cheng and Sofia Gonzalez

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

Plan My Weekend

Our Guide to the Best Weekend Ever in Houston

This weekend we’re exploring Houston’s biodiversity and chilling to jazz.

04/24/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

The Must List

Bring Your Own Beamer Lets You Show Your Work at the Menil

The museum and Aurora Picture Show present their annual crowdsourced film party, uniting professionals and amateurs in showing and celebrating shorts.

04/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Big Bash

You're Invited to Houstonia's Spring Issue Launch Party

Come celebrate the "150+ Reasons to Love Houston" with us at Burger Bodega on April 17.

04/02/2025 By Houstonia Staff

Quiet Cowboy

How to Avoid the Crowds at the Houston Rodeo

Here are the best and worst times to visit the biggest event of the year.

03/04/2025 By Emma Balter

Happy Wallets

Things to Do in Houston (That Are 100 Percent Free)

End-of-the-month budget blues got you down? You can still have totally free fun at plenty of amazing local spots like the Rothko Chapel and the East End.

02/18/2025 By Claire Anderson, Jessica Lodge, and Daniel Renfrow

Save the Date

Don’t Call Yourself a Houstonian Until You’ve Attended These Events

Looking for the ultimate Houston social calendar? We’ve gathered all the can’t-miss events that happen in the city every year, from the Art Car Parade to the rodeo.

12/31/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

The Must List

Bayou City Art Festival Continues to Impress Us Year After Year

The 50-plus-year-old Houston arts institution returns October 11–13, bringing in up to 20,000 people and raising money for local nonprofits.

10/07/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Party People

Beautiful Private Rooms at Houston Restaurants

Consider booking these gorgeous spaces for your next special occasion.

09/13/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Black Gold

What You Missed at the Truffle Masters This Year

The one-night competition celebrated its 10th anniversary in Houston this year.

03/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Honoring Dr. King

Everything You Need to Know about Houston’s Rescheduled MLK Parade

Organizers had to push the event almost a month due to the freeze.

02/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

City Guide

Challenge Yourself to Do These 12 Houston Things in 2024

Explore the city with this monthly calendar of traditions, events, and must-visit places.

12/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Real Scare

Inside a Halloween Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane

Missouri City’s crowded trick-or-treat event made a medical emergency even worse for one family, who is now calling for more regulation.

11/13/2023 By Jef Rouner

Huzzah!

The Best, Wackiest Scenes from the Texas Renaissance Festival

We uncover pirate-themed week's hidden treasures and give you tips for the remaining weekends.

10/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Geeks Unite

Oh, the Things You’ll Learn at Nerd Nite Houston

The free monthly event is a chance to know more about topics you never thought even existed.

10/25/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Friday Q&A

Yvonne Guidry’s SpoiledLatina Empowers Women from All Walks of Life

The entrepreneur's nationally recognized blog and annual conference teaches women to embrace change and follow their passions.

04/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

March Madness

How to Celebrate the Final Four in Houston This Weekend

From a major music festival to a party-ready tip-off tailgate.

03/30/2023 By Houstonia Staff

GOING GREEN

26 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Houston in 2023

Green beer-fueled parties at local breweries, parades, and bar and restaurant specials are just some of the many ways to celebrate Ireland’s biggest holiday in H-Town this year.

03/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

FAT TUESDAY

How to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston

Let the good times roll with these local festivities.

02/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart