Boot Scoot

How Horni Tonk Tuesdays Sparked a Houston Honky-Tonk Revival

Each week, Shoeshine Charley’s Big Top Lounge entertains a diverse crowd of honky-tonk fans who love dancing as much as they do building community.

10/01/2025 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Festival vibes

How to Do Austin City Limits like a Pro

From what to pack to where to eat, here’s how to survive—and thrive—at Austin’s biggest music festival.

09/29/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

String Quartet Spotlight

Houston’s Axiom Quartet Tackles Shostakovich’s Complete Cycle

The ensemble launches a daring season, performing all 15 of Shostakovich’s string quartet compositions while reimagining what chamber music can be.

09/04/2025 By Chris Becker

The Must List

Inside Houston’s Cactus Music Listening Parties—with Free Beer and Pizza

Whether you’re an impassioned fan of the featured performers or looking for new music to discover, these events are perfect for celebrating music and making friends.

07/31/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Dolla Dolla Bills

Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Artist Marty Bennett Lives an Imaginative Life of Play and Curiosity

The former NFL player is now a visual artist, musician, actor, and writer who devotes himself to chasing down all the interesting and beautiful things in the world.

06/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

A Night for Guy Continues to Celebrate Folk Legend’s Legacy

Fifty years after Guy Clark’s debut album, and nine years after his passing, Texas musicians still gather to sing his songs and make sure his gifts are never forgotten.

05/15/2025 By 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

Listen Closely

What Sounds Define Such an Eclectic City as Houston?

From zydeco to metal to chopped and screwed, the city’s sound is as sprawling and unexpected as the city itself.

04/18/2025 By Chris Becker

Let's Get Physical

Build Your Vinyl Collection at These Houston Record Shops

With physical media's popularity on the rise, these shops are here to help you pick out the best new and used records.

04/08/2025 By Amarie Gipson

Raise the Curtain

Theater District Open House Returns to Celebrate a Houston Treasure

After a five-year hiatus, the free event is back to show Houstonians everything that makes downtown’s Theater District special.

03/07/2025 By Holly Beretto

On the Record

Physical Music Is More Popular Than Ever in Houston

Even in the digital age, independent record stores like Cactus Music and Vinal Edge are thriving thanks to music fans wanting to support their favorite artists.

02/28/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Vitamin M

Texas Medical Center Orchestra Prescribes Music for the Heart and Mind

Houston is both a medical city and a music city, and since 2000 this organization has proven that it’s possible to hold both careers simultaneously.

02/07/2025 By Jef Rouner

The Must List

ReelAbilities Houston Returns to Elevate Artists with Disabilities

The annual event, now in its 12th year, will fill the city with disability-centered art, music, film, education, and advocacy for three weeks in February.

01/31/2025 By Meredith Nudo