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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Jan 16–19 (MLK Weekend Edition)

Featuring Mel Chin, Gladys Knight, dueling MLK parades, and two zoo-related events

01/14/2015 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Jan 9–11

The holidays are over and the art season is back in swing. This weekend: Sondheim, Vivaldi, and Diavolo.

01/07/2015 By Michael Hardy

dance

Diavolo Fuses Dance and Gymnastics

Founded by a Cirque du Soleil alumnus, this Los Angeles company pushes the limits of the human body.

01/05/2015 By Adam Castañeda

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Jan 1–4

Don't miss your last chance to catch these great events

12/31/2014 By Michael Hardy

Dance

What Is Shen Yun, Anyway?

It looks like a Chinese Cirque du Soleil, but it's actually political propaganda.

12/29/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Dec 25–28 (Christmas Edition!)

Celebrate Christmas with Robert Earl Keen, Shakey Graves, and magician Ivan Amodei.

12/24/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Our Top 5 Most Anticipated Arts Events of 2015

Between the Alley's return to its downtown home to the next chapter of the Ring Cycle, it's shaping up to be a banner year in the arts.

12/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

Year in Review

The Best of 2014 in the Arts

Our top picks in theater, dance, pop, opera, classical, jazz, and art.

12/22/2014 Illustrations by Dan Derozier By Michael Hardy

Year in Review

Houstonia's Favorite Plays of 2014

Despite a series of displacements and disruptions, the Houston theater scene retained its artistic vitality.

12/18/2014 By Michael Hardy and Scott Vogel

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Dec 19–21

Christmas season kicks into high gear with Handel's Messiah, the Alley's Christmas Carol, and Yuletide at Bayou Bend.

12/17/2014 By Michael Hardy

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best of 2014

The Top 5 Dance Performances of 2014

Despite all the great visiting companies, the strongest work this year was by local choreographers and dancers.

12/16/2014 By Adam Castañeda

Gift Guide

Christmas Gifts For the Arts Lover in Your Life

From museum memberships to concert subscriptions, we've got got plenty of ideas for culture aficionados.

12/15/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To To This Weekend: Dec 12–14

Featuring the Houston Chamber Choir, artist Miguel Amat, and the return of Fleetwood Mac

12/10/2014 By Michael Hardy

dance

Here Come the Rockettes!

A traveling production of the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular sets up camp at the Hobby Center.

12/09/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Dec 5–7

Featuring Usher, the Radio City Rockettes, and a festival devoted to the theremin.

12/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

Bah, Humbug

A Christmas Carol Is Taking Over Houston

Houston gains a third production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic as the HGO premieres its brand-new operatic adaptation.

11/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things to Do This Weekend: Nov 27–30

There's plenty to do this weekend, including the 65th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Nutcracker, and a pair of Beethoven symphonies.

11/26/2014 By Michael Hardy

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Nov 21–23

This week: Dirty Dancing, Amy Schumer, and the Houston band Children of Pop

11/19/2014 By Michael Hardy With Dean Davis

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Top Things To Do This Weekend: Nov 14–16

Featuring the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, Lewis Black, the Bach family, and more!

11/12/2014 By Michael Hardy

deals

The 10 Best Student Discounts in Houston

Want a $50 season subscription? $10 ballet tickets? You're in luck—if you have a student ID, of course.

11/06/2014 By Michael Hardy

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