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Pokémon Mania

Houston's New Pokémon GO Hotspot: The Arboretum

Plus: 5 other great activities to catch at the nature center.

08/19/2016 By Miranda Proctor

Film Festival

At the Rush Process Festival, an Appreciation of the Analog

The inaugural event celebrates handcrafted (not digital!) animation.

08/18/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Hot Ticket Tuesday

Golden Tickets of the Week: Aug 16–21

A Janis Joplin musical, bingo in the park, plus a SNL impressionist. Consider your weekend updated.

08/16/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Spoils of War

Firearm Art Seized at Houston Airport

Despite being inoperative, Bran Symondson's AK-47 artwork was banned from entering the U.S. last week.

08/15/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Weekend Warrior

What to Do, See and Hear this Weekend: August 12–14

Country music legends take the stage, a New York artist draws upon his city plus a screening of The Karate Kid. Is it Friday yet?

08/11/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater

Eat, Drink and Make Merry at Cocktails and Coward

Main Street Theater’s annual fundraiser mixes martinis with a twist of Noël Coward.

08/10/2016 By Holly Beretto

Preview

Wake Up, Mama Creator Katie Rushing Returns to the Stage

The playwright and actress talks to Houstonia about bringing her anticipated sequel, Wake Up, Mama—A Pregnant Pause, to MATCH.

08/09/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

review

The Marvelous Wonderettes Strike a New Chord

Stages Repertory Theatre premieres a new rendition of the crowd favorite.

08/09/2016 By Doni Wilson

So Artsy

Our Guide to Everything You Should Do and See in Houston in the Fall

Keep our 2016 Fall Arts Guide handy, and you’ll have no trouble finding your way this season.

08/09/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

So Artsy

Houston Fall Arts Guide

Keep our 2016 Fall Arts Guide handy, and you’ll have no trouble finding your way this season.

08/09/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Just Another Day in Paradise

Phil Vassar Continues to Croon

We spoke with the busy country legend—performing two Houston-area shows this weekend—about his new album, video series and writing by his own rules.

08/08/2016 By Doni Wilson

Night in the Heights

White Linen Night Turns 10! Plus: 5 Breezy Dresses to Wear

The Houston Heights host an evening of shopping, sipping and strolling.

08/03/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Catch Fly Balls—and Pokémon!—at an Astros Game

Minute Maid Park brings Pokéstops and an '80s dress-up night to its lineup.

08/02/2016 By Leah Rose

Let's Go to the Movies

Escape the August Heat at a Local Cinema

Retreat from the relentless heat at one of these cool movie theaters. Plus, what to watch on the silver screen this month.

08/01/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Dance Like No One's Watching

A Little Help From My Friends Unites Dancers and DJs for a Doggone Good Cause

The annual dance party benefits Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption.

07/29/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Theater Preview

The Maids Sweeps Over Mildred’s Umbrella

The female cast explores class and privilege in this dark comedy.

07/28/2016 By Holly Beretto

Where You Lead, I'll Follow

Netflix Announces Gilmore Girls Release Date (with Houston Native Alexis Bledel!)

Who's ready to go back to Stars Hollow this November?

07/27/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Mischief Managed

Brazos Bookstore Hosts Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release Party

Save the date (and stay up late!) for the midnight debut of J.K. Rowling's latest work this Saturday.

07/27/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Box Office Roundup

Golden Tickets of the Week: July 26–31

From Meghan Trainor to a Jean Genet play, we've got the scoop on the hottest performances wrapping up July.

07/26/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Weekend Warrior

What to Do, Hear and See this Weekend: July 22–24

It's coming in hot thanks to Qfest, Bikes + Bats, the Steve Miller Band and a play about Molly Ivins.

07/21/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

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