Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: December 19

A stacked weekend with a bounty of Chinese food options, hot tea, painting lessons, and multiple theatrical delights.

12/19/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Do you know where bluebonnets come from?

New Musical Brings Lady in Blue to Houston Stage

The world premiere of Lady of Agreda tells the story of María de Ágreda, the Spanish abbess and mystic with a special tie to Texas.

03/12/2020 By Alissa Smith

Barmaid Pirates

Shakespearean Theater Takes to the High Seas With G.I. Joe in Tow

Classical Theatre Company presents a whimsical, updated take on Thomas Heywood's The Fair Maid of the West.

02/07/2019 By Holly Beretto

Girl Gang

A New Play about Three Seniors on the Run Comes to Queensbury Theatre

“You don’t necessarily see women this age on stage—not in roles like this—so Sunset Place is a chance for us to tell a story that isn’t usually told."

01/18/2019 By Holly Beretto

Pretty Woman

Review: Violet Hits the High Notes at Queensbury Theatre

How well does a hard-edged short story translate as a stage musical? The results are mixed.

09/10/2018 By Doni Wilson

Jelly of the Month

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 22–24

Die Hard fans only.

12/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Fresh Start

The Spirit of TUTS Underground Resurfaces at Queensbury Theatre

Marley Singletary makes the move to the west Houston company with the same pioneering musical ideas.

11/28/2017 By Holly Beretto

October 21–23

Presenting Our Top 10 Weekend Picks

Bicycle operas in the Second Ward, ship channel-inspired performances and 8 other distinctive, only-in-Houston happenings.

10/21/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Top Picks!

What We're Up to This Weekend (Sept 22–25)

Houston Ballet's Madame Butterfly graces the Wortham Center, Alabama Shakes turn up The Woodlands and Blaffer Art Museum opens a new exhibit.

09/21/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater

K2: The Story of Two Climbers and Everest's Deadly Sibling

Intricate set design and special effects help bring the frightening atmosphere of the mountain to the main stage.

02/04/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Theater

Step By Step

Queensbury Theatre's latest comedy, The 39 Steps, is a fast-paced thrill ride that pokes fun at the theater.

12/28/2015 By Katricia Lang

Picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: June 27–29

Where to go, who to see, and what to do

06/25/2014 By Michael Hardy