Nawfside Best Side

How to Have a Good Time in Houston’s Near Northside

The neighborhood is known for its rich Latino culture and is home to quality restaurants, breweries, galleries, and music venues.

05/15/2024 By Reyes Ramirez and Daniel Renfrow

Sound Off

Forget That Study—Houston Is a Live Music Mecca

Wait, who said Houstonians don't support live music?

09/19/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

ARTS GUIDE

Artsy Things to Do This April

A roundup of Houston’s must-attend art and cultural events.

04/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Music Festivals

Texas Smoke Break Brings Some of Rap’s Best to Houston this Weekend

Plus 7 tips on how to stay safe this weekend.

03/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Benefit Jam

White Oak Show Aims to Help Music Community With Mental Healthcare

The venue, with promoter Pegstar, is hosting a show to uplift local musicians.

01/28/2022 By Gladys Fuentes

New Year, Same City.

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, December 31 - January 2

Plays, Bollywood dance classes and concerts at White Oak Music Hall.

12/30/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Happy Birthday

White Oak Music Hall Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

The beloved music venue will host a week of celebratory events and a free party for fans.

08/09/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Fiiiiiigarooo

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, April 23–25

Save the bees! And celebrate Shakespeare.

04/23/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Listen Up

Which Music Venues are Maintaining Covid-19 Restrictions?

A list of theaters ensuring safety with mask policies and social distancing.

03/15/2021 By Sydney Davis

On the town

What to Do and See This Month, From Post Malone to Paw Patrol

Plus, Whitney Cummings and WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

Perfect Party

February's Perfect Party: Bring On the Smoked Meat Edition

Barbecue pitmasters will always have a seat at our table.

01/30/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Happy in Houston

The Pursuit of Happiness: 60 Ways to Have Your Best Year Ever

New decade, new you.

12/27/2019 Edited by Dianna Wray

Don't End, Summer

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, August 16–18

Book readings, dad rock outings, and more.

08/15/2019 By Morgan Kinney

it's summahtime

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, June 28–30

We're feeling emo for Aladdin, American Football, and Mahler.

06/28/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Perfect Party

June's Perfect Party: Summer-in-the-City Edition

Hurricanes are definitely not invited.

05/24/2019 By Catherine Matusow

holy weekend

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 19–21

Happy birthday to one of our favorite bars, and much more.

04/18/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Barc Barc

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

Prepare for the Academy Awards—or don't. We give you options.

02/21/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Perfect Party

October's Perfect Party: Everyone-Loves-Snoop Edition

Snoop Dogg's musical is coming to the Hobby Center, so of course he's invited to our party.

09/21/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Fall Arts Guide 2018

After the Demise of Walter's, the Houston Music Scene Finds Its Way

The Bayou City's most musician-friendly venue is gone now, but we're still looking forward to these local bands and national tours this fall.

08/17/2018 By Chris Gray

NO RAIN PLEASE!

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 6–8

Sharks, pub crawls, and album releases await.

07/05/2018 By Morgan Kinney