For the Laughs

This Local Improv Group Proves Houston Is a Comedy Powerhouse

Can’t Tell Us Nothing was founded over a meal at Velvet Taco in 2015 and hasn’t stopped making us laugh since.

10/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo

World Premiere

Houston Grand Opera’s Intelligence Shows the Power of New Works

Introducing the once-stuffy art form to new audiences has been a priority for the city’s opera house.

10/17/2023 By Holly Beretto

Art for All

Houston’s Cultural Institutions Tackle Art Accessibility

From free museums to linguistic diversity, these organizations are paving the way to make art more inclusive.

09/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

No Small Roles

Houston's Indie Theater Scene Proudly Has Its Freak Flag Flying

Outside the Theater District, smaller companies offer audiences something completely different, but equally—if not more—thought-provoking.

08/14/2023 By Holly Beretto

Bayougraphy

Richard Bado Will Convince You Opera Is for Everyone

The chorus director reflects on his 35 years at Houston Grand Opera.

07/05/2023 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

HOLLY JOLLY HOUSTON

5 Major Houston Performances to Catch This Holiday Season

Have a holly jolly holiday with one of these Houston theater performances.

11/17/2022 By Sofia Gonzalez and Claire Anderson

Fall Arts Guide 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Arts and Entertainment Scene This Fall

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this fall.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Chris Gray

Fall Arts Guide 2022

Get Tickets Now: Houston's Upcoming Performances Look Spectacular

The upcoming 2022–23 Houston performing arts season shares stories as diverse as the city.

09/15/2022 By Holly Beretto

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Houston’s Arte Público Press Is Celebrating 40 Years with a Huge Showcase

Arte Público Press will commemorate the milestone with a lively performing art showcase.

09/06/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Resources

Funding Opportunities for Houston Artists

In need of support for a visual art, film, dance, or performance project? Check out this round-up of grants, open calls, residencies and more.

09/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

PERFORMING ARTS

The Houston Grand Opera Announces New Studio Artists

Five new talents join six returning artists in the competitive training program.

05/17/2022 By Amarie Gipson

MASKED MADNESS

The Masked Singer National Tour Is Coming to Houston This Summer

Catch Natasha Bedingfield as she hosts the inaugural live version of the competition show.

05/13/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

ART GUIDE

20 Artsy Things to Do This March

Music, films, performing arts, and much more

02/25/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Performing Arts

Concert of Arias Helps Break the Glass Ceiling for Tomorrow’s Opera Stars

Houston Grand Opera’s yearly competition is helping to usher in a new generation of diverse talent.

01/19/2022 By Holly Beretto

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Comedy, Dance, Christmas, and more

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

12/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Winter Wonderland

Opera Based on Children's Book Makes Its World Premiere

The Snowy Day has become the first show by a Black composer and librettist team for Houston Grand Opera.

12/13/2021 By Holly Beretto

Heartbreak and Heritage

Houston Artist Candice D’Meza Channels Grief and Haitian Roots in Fatherland

The multimedia one-woman show is available to watch through May 31.

05/24/2021 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

joining the chorus

HGO Is Sharing the Musical Love Through the Texas Opera Alliance

The new initiative brings companies across the Lone Star State together. The first mission? Reaching adolescent opera-lovers with the Teen Opera Club of Texas.

11/17/2020 By Adrianne Reece

After Our Own Arts

Society of Performing Arts Is Bringing a Manly Choir and Chevy Chase to Houston with SPA Digital

The new schedule of virtual arts programming features national and international acts, as well as brand new works from Bayou City artists.

11/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Opera Ennui

HGO Announces Dramatic Cuts to its Staff and Season

The opera is the latest Bayou City arts institution to alter its upcoming performance schedule to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

06/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven