Helping Hands

Houston Fest Keeps It 'Reel' With Films, Art and Inclusion

It's a leading organization for people with disabilities, and strives to make the city more inclusive.

12/07/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Film

Houston Cinema Arts Festival Returns This November

The 12-day event kicks off on November 11 and features a slew of in-person and virtual premieres.

10/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Houston Symphony, Indian Films and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

10/18/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Time for a movie

Houston Has One of the World's Coolest Film Festivals

The Houston Cinema Arts Festival is one of top 25 film happenings to check out this year.

08/05/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong Edited by Amarie Gipson

Love Bugs

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 4-6

You've never seen Danny Tanner like this.

06/04/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Girls in Film

5 Virtual Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Aug 14-16

Concerts, photos, and films—you name it, we've got it.

08/14/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Future of storytelling

Stay in for Family Movie Night with En Su Casa

The new film festival from TEATRX features kid-friendly shorts that highlight the Latinx experience.

07/30/2020 By Katelyn Landry

Reel-y Cool Art

J.R. Martinez Talks Inclusive Power of the Arts

The military veteran and "Dancing with the Stars" champ makes an appearance this week at ReelAbilities Film and Arts Festival.

02/10/2020 By Brittanie Shey

It's-the-Most-Wonderful-Time-of-the-Year Edition

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Nov. 15–17

From holiday plays to food truck festivals, it's all happening.

11/15/2019 By Holly Beretto

Gimme shelter

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 26–28

This weekend, live your best "Semi-Charmed Life."

07/26/2019 By Morgan Kinney

BYOB

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 5–7

Astros, author talks, and light and art festivals await.

04/04/2019 By Morgan Kinney

The Pollening

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 29-31

Do you want to see Houston from 60 floors up? This weekend gives you a rare opportunity.

03/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Festival

ReelAbilities 2019 Showcases the Accomplishments of Those With Disabilities

From musicians to Olympians and everyone in between, the annual film and arts festival is back to shine a light on exceptional lives.

02/12/2019 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

LGBTQ

You Won't See Love, Simon at QFest 2018

The five-day LGBTQ film festival will show how vast and particular the queer experience really is.

07/25/2018 By Shafaq Patel

cinco de cuatro

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, May 4–6

Film festivals, home tours, and nearly vowel-less jambalaya.

05/03/2018 By Morgan Kinney

weeeeeekend

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 9–11

FotoFest, film festivals, and one-person shows galore.

03/08/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Reel Good

ReelAbilities Isn't Here to Inspire You

The free, citywide arts festival showcases art by and about folks with disabilities with the intention of removing stigma and promoting artists.

02/12/2018 By Chris Becker

Defrosting

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 19-21

Other than "go outside" now that it's 70 degrees again.

01/18/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Red Carpet

Your Guide to the 2017 Houston Cinema Arts Festival

Our must-see picks for the city's most ambitious film event.

11/07/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Action!

What to See at the 2017 Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival

Founder Hal Wixon breaks down some of the selections for the 19th iteration of Houston's best film festival.

09/26/2017 By Andrew Hopf

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