lizzo, how ya feelin'?

Houston-born superstar Lizzo makes historic appearance in Vogue Houston-born superstar Lizzo makes historic appearance in Vogue By Steven Devadanam

9.25.20  |  4:30 pm

Houston’s hip-hop superstar Lizzo is no doubt doing an extra big hair toss. The one-time flautist at Elsik High ...

a big check for public media

Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media By Steven Devadanam

9.25.20  |  3:10 pm

At a time when many local and national media outlets are struggling, especially public stations, a beloved Houston institution has ...

Coterie shutters

Stylish all-day cafe in downtown Houston tower has shuttered Stylish all-day cafe in downtown Houston tower has shuttered By Eric Sandler

9.25.20  |  2:15 pm

A once-promising restaurant has served its last meal. Coterie, the cafe in downtown’s luxurious Market Square Tower, closed this ...

at the drive-in

Hot Heights drive-in theater honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more Hot Heights drive-in theater honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and more By Steven Devadanam

9.25.20  |  1:25 pm

As the nation pays tribute to Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a local movie house is paying tribute to ...

A New Chapter

Houston's literati turn the page on virtual gala with celeb authors Houston's literati turn the page on virtual gala with celeb authors

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9.25.20  |  12:30 pm

Last year, the Houston Public Library Foundation hosted its inaugural Literary Awards, an evening full of sparkling conversation, delicious drinks ...

call it a comeback

7 hot Houston restaurants reopening their doors this fall 7 hot Houston restaurants reopening their doors this fall By Eric Sandler

9.25.20  |  11:40 am

While most Houston restaurants have already reopened for dine-in service, Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to allow them to operate ...

Fountain of history

Dreamy home built by Dr Pepper founder bubbles onto market for $1.4M Dreamy home built by Dr Pepper founder bubbles onto market for $1.4M By John Egan

9.25.20  |  10:30 am

You can now drink up a piece of history in Waco. A grand 135-year-old home built by one of the ...

Influential Texans

Megan Thee Stallion lands cover of Time's Most Influential People Megan Thee Stallion lands cover of Time's Most Influential People By Katie Friel

9.25.20  |  9:45 am

Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion has inspired myriad memes, pop culture discourse, and now an essay in Time magazine. The ...

Movie Review

Kajillionaire showcases Miranda July's trademark weirdness Kajillionaire showcases Miranda July's trademark weirdness By Alex Bentley

9.24.20  |  5:00 pm

Writer/director Miranda July’s first feature film, 2005’s Me and You and Everyone We Know, was a profoundly ...

this weekend in dining

These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this weekend These are the 9 best food and drink events in Houston this weekend By Eric Sandler

9.24.20  |  4:22 pm

Even the hint of cooler weather has prompted a wave of food events that are all happening this weekend. Are ...

pumped up

Global fitness powerhouse flexes with flagship Houston gym Global fitness powerhouse flexes with flagship Houston gym By Steven Devadanam

9.24.20  |  3:40 pm

As Texas slowly reopens, a global fitness brand has announced a husky new facility in the Inner Loop. World Gym ...

more at morse

River Oaks-area home with backyard oasis hits market at $1.298 million River Oaks-area home with backyard oasis hits market at $1.298 million By Holly Beretto

9.24.20  |  1:55 pm

Homeowners love a space that offers a respite from all the hustle and noise of city life, especially if that ...

bridging the divide

Houston kids connect to $1 million in new tech thanks to nonprofit Houston kids connect to $1 million in new tech thanks to nonprofit By Steven Devadanam

9.24.20  |  12:45 pm

As the global pandemic and hurricanes and tropical storms pester the Greater Houston area, a greater emphasis is being placed ...

Cheers, Y'all

Hot Houston sports bar doesn't limit happy to just an hour Hot Houston sports bar doesn't limit happy to just an hour

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9.24.20  |  12:00 pm

COVID-19 has made dining out a little trickier for Houston foodies, with rules that seem to change constantly and alterations ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 163

A new, piping-hot Heights coffee shop, plus phat dim sum in Katy A new, piping-hot Heights coffee shop, plus phat dim sum in Katy By CultureMap Staff

9.24.20  |  10:47 am

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Jacob Ibarra joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss ...

brené on spotify

Houston's Brené Brown rises strong with new podcast and Spotify deal Houston's Brené Brown rises strong with new podcast and Spotify deal By Steven Devadanam

9.24.20  |  9:15 am

For two decades, renowned Houston thought leader and researcher Brené Brown has delved into the human condition, studying and exploring ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

9.24.20  |  6:00 am

Film buffs: In case you haven’t heard, QFest, Houston’s one-and-only LGBTQ+ film festival, will be going virtual this ...

where to eat right now

Where to eat in Houston: 11 bars that have reopened as restaurants Where to eat in Houston: 11 bars that have reopened as restaurants By Eric Sandler

9.23.20  |  3:47 pm

As the result of changes in TABC guidelines, bars across the Houston area have been able to reopen as restaurants ...

Movie Review

Enola Holmes charms with twist on classic story for YA audience Enola Holmes charms with twist on classic story for YA audience By Alex Bentley

9.23.20  |  3:10 pm

The character of Sherlock Holmes has been in so many movies, TV shows, and stage productions that his brilliance doesn ...