weekend event planner

These are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend

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order up

Retro-styled Austin burger joint serves up third Houston location

Real Big Burn

Texas BBQ fest to feature pitmasters from Houston and around the world

paw-sitive vibes

Texas country star Pat Green goes to the dogs at $1 million PetSet gala

challenge your bias

Holocaust Museum Houston examines bias in Smithsonian-backed exhibit

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Ronnie Killen's intimate, Memorial-area steakhouse will soon shutter

Only 3 Houston luxury hotels rated 'exceptional' by new Michelin guide

Houston pop star Kelly Rowland teams up with Third Ward soul food icon

RESTAURANTS + BARS

rise and shine

Houston breakfast favorite blossoms with new Heights location

What's Eric Eating Episodes 406 and 407

Houston's Block Captain previews new West African eatery in Montrose

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it's a trap

New Houston sports bar opens with hookah, ping pong, and 50 HDTVs

Cheers to 30 Years

Central Market breaks world record as part of 30th anniversary celebrations

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CITY LIFE

All are welcome

Texas’ remarkable diversity earns No. 2 in new nationwide study

this week's hot headlines

Inspection explainer and expanding Texas chains lead top stories

Staying Sharpe

Texas Monthly's influential food critic Patricia Sharpe plans retirement

To The Rescue

Meet your new bestie at Houston SPCA's Clear the Shelters

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ENTERTAINMENT

survey says

Chef David Chang and friends win big for Houston on Celebrity Family Feud

to the other side

Massive competitive gaming concept picks Houston suburb for Texas debut

Movie Review

Will Ferrell takes a road trip in new Netflix docu Will & Harper

Meet Me at City Place

Discover the magic of fall at City Place in Spring, Texas

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TRAVEL

Shining New Cocktails

Shiner Bock brewer breaks ground on new restaurant and cocktail bar

where to travel right now

San Antonio's 2 new hotels + 7 more top Texas travel tips for September

The Wurst is Yet to Come

Central Texas town's annual sausage (and beer) party returns for 2024

Fall Fest Time

Fall for these awesome autumn events in San Marcos

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REAL ESTATE

own a piece of history

Influential architect's stunning Houston home listed at $1.8 million

small town life

3 Houston-area suburbs rank among Texas' best for house renters

use the force, Washington

Washington Ho lists Bellaire's 'Luke Skywalker house' for $5.5 million

Explore Emberly

The shops, eateries + more surrounding Emberly near Sugar Land

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ARTS

City investment

City of Houston grants $100,000 to 10 innovative arts organizations

see this art

Houston's new LED art tunnel and 8 more can't-miss shows for September

tune in

Interactive art installation Meow Wolf howls into Houston on Halloween

Ramble On

Art Ramble returns to Houston's Sawyer Yards for big fall open house

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HOME + DESIGN

Discount Chain News

Discount retailer Big Lots closes 4 Houston stores in bankruptcy sale

a fetching makeover

Houston designer transforms River Oaks spec house into dog-friendly home

not just chairs

Houston museum's new exhibit showcases 150 years of modern design

FASHION + BEAUTY

shop for props

Discover handmade treasures at Houston Grand Opera's garage sale

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exclusive sneak peek

Haute Houston jewelry designer's Grecian getaway inspires new collection

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WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 stores for fall fashion finds

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