Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Día de los Muertos

Isn’t the Day of the Dead just like Halloween? (No. No, it is not.)

09/19/2016 By Marianella Orlando

Get Out

The HTX Bike Fest Takes Over Market Square Park This Saturday

The 4th annual festival brings together BMX racers, bike enthusiasts and beer.

09/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Shhh!

What is Houstonia's Best New Restaurant of 2016?

Find out before anyone else at the Sunday, September 18 Secret Supper.

09/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Drink It In

Kids Back in School? Crack Open a Cold One at the Arboretum

Celebrate the return of the school year in a very non-school-night way with Saint Arnold beer.

08/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Events

Top Doctors 2016 Celebration

Top Doctor winners enjoyed an evening of entertainment at Ferrari of Houston

08/17/2016 With Haley Gunn

Houstonia Events

Video: 3rd Annual Burger Bash

The third annual Burger Bash was a savory success.

07/20/2016 With Ricaé Walker

Slideshow

Slideshow: Burger Bash 2016

The sold-out third-annual Burger Bash was a sizzling success.

07/18/2016 With Haley Gunn

Crime

The Harris County DA Invites Law-Breaking Citizens to "Make It Right"

A new program allows those with non-violent misdemeanors to have offenses and warrants removed from their records.

07/18/2016 By Liz Hardaway

A Late-Summer Night’s Dream

UH Brings Back the Bard for the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's Death

Last year’s Houston Shakespeare Festival drew 37,000 in the dead of summer—and there’s a good reason why.

07/18/2016 By Steve Jansen

Arts & Rec

Get Out: The Houston Ballet at Miller Outdoor Theater

A free ballet performance is just one reason to visit Hermann Park.

05/05/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Double the Fun

Two Big Block Parties Hit the Heights This Weekend

The latest First Saturday Arts Market coincides with a nostalgia-themed bar crawl across eight of the Heights' favorite watering holes.

05/03/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Brunch Goals

Taking #SundayFunday to a Bloody New Level

Six restaurants went head-to-head in this year's Bloody Mary showdown at our boozy brunch street party.

04/27/2016 With Jenna K. White

Slideshow

2nd Annual Sunday Bloody Sunday

A Bloody Mary face off and boozy brunch in the heart of downtown

04/27/2016 With Ana Pribic

Houstonia Events

Video: 2nd Annual Sunday Bloody Sunday

On April 24, 2016 downtown Houston was home to those that love Bloody Marys and prefer brunch.

04/25/2016 Videography by Shannon O'Hara

No Accounting for Taste

What Were the Real Best Bites at the Big Taste of Houston?

Houstonia's critic compares her favorites at the Big Brothers Big Sisters event to the judges' picks.

04/25/2016 By Alice Levitt

I'm In Love with My Car

The Reagan High Art Car Rides Again

This year's Queen-themed Art Car is the result of a dozen students' hard work—and the vision of one ardent art teacher.

04/05/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Parades

More Than 200 Art Cars Are Headed to Houston This Weekend

The annual Art Car Parade enters its 29th year along a refreshed downtown route.

04/04/2016 By Leah Rose

Nosh All Night

Modern Israeli Cuisine Gets the Spotlight at New Dining Event

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston debuts a culinary event for young professionals.

02/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

But first, beer.

Paul's Kitchen Hosts Saint Arnold Beer Dinner

Two top chefs join forces for a five-course Southern-inspired beer dinner.

02/19/2016 By Megha Tejpal

The envelope please

Who Won Houstonia's 3rd Annual Gumbo Smackdown? You May (Not) Be Surprised

One of the city's best gumbos proves its mettle even in a blind taste test.

02/02/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt