https://houston.culturemap.com/ The best articles on the web en-us Copyright 2026 by me RebelMouse JS Custom Feeds Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT Houston Texas Local News Breaking News Fri, 01 May 2026 17:30:01 EDT 15 https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8zMTczMjk3OC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTgwODU3NTE0NX0.oyYryEao9LS0K8niv8bX0OEhwgMAE5xsoxsbKS8oUh4/img.png?width=210 https://houston.culturemap.com/ Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/movie-review-hokum-adam-scott/ Parks & Recreation, Party Down, and Step Brothers as he is for dramas like Big Little Lies and Severance. He’s going the latter route again in the new horror film, Hokum.]]> 2676841794 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:30:01 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/travel/travel-leisure-500-post-oak/ The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa and The Post Oak Hotel — have earned prestigious acclaim in Travel + Leisure's annual report of the 500 best hotels in the world for 2026.]]> 2676840596 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:01 EDT Amber Heckler Travel Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/home-design/kirkwood-restaurant-design-gin-braverman/ Legendary Houstonian Mac Haik has managed to fit many lives into his impressive 80 years. Haik, whose empire of car dealerships made him a household name, played no small part in the development of the city’s booming west side. Prior to that, at just 22-years-old, Haik made history with the Houston Oilers as the first person to catch a touchdown pass in the Astrodome. 2676841535 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:05:06 EDT Emily Cotton Home + Design popular Restaurants + Bars News Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/jantra-tasting-menu-restaurant-opening/ Benchawon Jabthong Painter (better known as Chef G) has won acclaim for her unapologetically Thai flavors at Street to Kitchen, her East End restaurant that holds a Bib Gourmand designation in the Michelin Guide. Beginning Friday, May 8, she’ll showcase her passion for other styles of cuisine at Jantra, a new tasting menu concept. ]]> 2676841020 Fri, 01 May 2026 13:07:45 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/graze-charcuterie-boards-heights-opening/ Graze HTX will open its new location at 3417 White Oak Drive on Tuesday, May 5.]]> 2676840365 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:30:01 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/review-devil-wears-prada-2/ The Devil Wears Prada came out 20 years ago, it was a sensation for essentially two reasons: The showcase of the glamour of the fashion industry, and the performance of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly. Streep’s withering glares, disdain shown toward Priestly’s subordinates, and delivery of several instantly iconic lines rightfully earned her an Oscar nomination.]]> 2676839856 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:15:01 EDT Alex Bentley Entertainment Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/1111-bar-restaurant-montrose-opening/ 1111 will begin its soft opening this Monday, May 4.]]> 2676837272 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:41:31 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/camp-mystic-not-reopening-flood/ Camp Mystic on Thursday, April 30 halted reopening plans on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls Christian camp of dangerous safety and operational deficiencies.]]> 2676837083 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:02 EDT Associated Press City Life Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/society/trees-houston-root-ball-2026/ Trees For Houston’s 2026 Root Ball, where the evening’s theme, A Million More, was a victory lap. Held at The Forest Club, the annual gala celebrated the planting of the organization’s one-millionth tree while setting its sights on the next seven-figure chapter.]]> 2676836780 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:01 EDT Joel Luks Society Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/indiangrass-preserve-welcome-center-opening/ Indiangrass Preserve Welcome Center, which opened April 10.]]> 2676830716 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:30:01 EDT Jef Rouner City Life Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/dinner-rolls-houston-restaurants-trendy/ Dinner rolls are having a moment in Houston. 2676832940 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:01 EDT Brianna McClane Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/foster-the-people-2026-tour/ Foster the People is going back on the road for a new North American tour that will stop at 713 Music Hall in Houston on Saturday, October 17. ]]> 2676830223 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:01 EDT Amber Heckler Entertainment Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/best-weekend-events-april-30/ Free Comic Book Day, which means fanboys all around the city will be hitting all the comics stores, scooping up free titles. Over at the “Feed the Force” Community Food Drive, held by the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston at the Regal Edwards Houston Marq*E, attendees will find a food drive, free comic books, cosplay and photo ops, raffle prizes, giveaways, activities, and more.]]> 2676830799 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:01 EDT Craig D. Lindsey Entertainment Weekend Event Planner Houston series Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/la-rosa-sandwich-shop-mimo/ teamed up to open their East End Italian restaurant Mimo in 2023, they did so by serving sandwiches that eventually went away once the restaurant moved to only being open for dinner with full service.]]> 2676832345 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:52:39 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/arts/best-indie-bookstores-deep-vellum/ Deep Vellum Bookstore is claiming new bragging rights as one of the 20 best independent bookstores in America, according to a new guide from Condé Nast Traveler. Sadly, Houston's iconic Brazos Bookstore was snubbed.]]> 2676824833 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:01 EDT Amber Heckler Arts News Travel Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/kacey-musgraves-2026-tour-houston/ surprise shows at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, country superstar Kacey Musgraves has announced a full North American Middle of Nowhere Tour stopping in Houston. Musgraves will perform at the Toyota Center on Monday, October 5, 2026.]]> 2676830526 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:01 EDT Brianna Caleri Entertainment Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/wagyu-house-restaurant-opening-galleria/ While Houston has undeniably evolved as a restaurant city, local diners still love a good steak. Beginning this Friday, a new restaurant will give the city an all-you-can-eat wagyu experience. 2676830412 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:11:54 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/society/feed-soul-gala-fundraiser-recap/ What: Feed the Soul Foundation Second Annual Heart and Soul Scholarship Dinner]]> 2676823713 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:37:29 EDT Eric Sandler,Joel Luks Society Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/joe-andthe-juice-uptown-park/ Joe & The Juice will open its first Texas location later this year in Uptown Park, real estate developer EDENS announced.]]> 2676826928 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:08 EDT Eric Sandler Restaurants + Bars popular Houston Texas Local News https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/soundwaves-music-store-closing-montrose/ announced on Instagram that the store would be closing soon and all the merchandise was 50 percent off. Of course, people showed up to grab as many items – LPs, T-shirts, skate shoes – as they could, waiting in line as longtime owner Jeff Spargo rang up customers one-by-one.]]> 2676826622 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:20 EDT Craig D. Lindsey City Life popular