News

Very Artsy News: Pop-Up Art Auction, Grants and More

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

01/18/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ART GUIDE

6 Essential Arts Memberships Every Houstonian Should Have

Support Houston's vibrant art community.

01/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Visual Art

Some of the Best Moments From the Afro-Atlantic Histories Exhibit at MFAH

Highlights from the historic exhibition on view through Monday, January 17.

01/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Editor's Picks

5 Must-See Art Exhibitions to Visit This Month

From still life paintings to an exhibition on sound, catch these shows in Houston before they close this month.

01/12/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Celebrity Connections

Here's What a Houston Real Estate Investor Is Offering 'On Beyoncé's Old Block'

The vacant lot at 2418 Rosedale Street in Third Ward is next to the Destiny's Child singer's childhood home.

01/11/2022 By Shelby Stewart

COVID-Aware

These Houston Arts Events Have Been Affected By Omicron Surge

A running list of cancellations, and postponements in the local performing arts scene.

01/10/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Houston Get-Together

Perfect Party: Who We're Inviting To Christmas

These are Houston's major players who would be the perfect winter party guests.

12/27/2021 By Nandi Howard Illustrations by Robin Kachantones

ESSAY

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

'I watched Lionel, popularized by Houston-born DeRon Horton, grow from season to season as he blossomed from finding identity, purpose, and love.'

12/23/2021 By Eric Ford

Jammin' for the Holidays

The Best Houston Rap Holiday Displays From H-Town Frankie

The massive displays have gone viral on social media and have featured popular Houston artists like Paul Wall, Lil Flip, and Fat Pat.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Where To Purchase The Perfect Christmas Tree In Houston

Whether you're looking for a Garden Center location, or a tree farm outside the loop, here's what you need this season.

12/10/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Breakin'

This Woman Is Revolutionizing Houston's Hip-Hop Culture

Bgirl City is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with breakdancing workshops and competitions spotlighting female breakers.

12/09/2021 By Lucia Rodriguez

‘Cue The Music!

J-Bar-M Barbecue Now Has Extended Weekend Hours, Live Music

Houston’s busiest lunch-only BBQ stop is now open on weekends with an extended menu.

12/09/2021 By Craig Hayes

Playing Basketball

NCAA Announces Men's Final Four Will Return To Houston

Houston's higher education institutions, Rice, University of Houston, Texas Southern, and Houston Baptist will come together to host the basketball tournament.

12/08/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Deck the Halls

The 21 Must-See Christmas Movies With Houston Connections

Jingle Jangle, The Preacher's Wife, and more holiday films set in Houston or starring Houston-born actors.

12/08/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Coronavirus

Here's What We Know About The Omicron Variant So Far

A local woman is the first case reported in Houston.

12/07/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Music

Sally Sossa Taking Houston Music In a New Direction

The Interscope artist will debut her sophomore effort at the top of 2022.

12/06/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Fireworks

Here's What Houston Was Up To Last Week, December 6

Simone Biles graces the cover of People , Mayor Turner hosts the Holiday Spectacular and the Rockets beat the Magic.