Movie Review

Female-centric The High Note can't find the right tune Female-centric The High Note can't find the right tune By Alex Bentley

5.29.20  |  3:52 pm

The list of professions that women usually play in films is depressingly small, so it’s notable when a movie ...

attention, shoppers

2 stylish fashion retailers target The Woodlands for reopening 2 stylish fashion retailers target The Woodlands for reopening By Steven Devadanam

5.29.20  |  3:10 pm

As fashion retailers adjust to a new normal — many solely existing online — two well-known brands have reopened their storefronts, with ...

and they're off!

Mega-gaming and indoor go-karting playhouse throttles back up in Katy Mega-gaming and indoor go-karting playhouse throttles back up in Katy By Steven Devadanam

5.29.20  |  1:55 pm

In March, Katy welcomed Orlando, Florida-based entertainment facility Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, the family entertainment and gaming center located adjacent ...

welcome back, 5015

Sunday funday favorite bar shakes up a super comeback in Third Ward Sunday funday favorite bar shakes up a super comeback in Third Ward By Eric Sandler

5.29.20  |  12:52 pm

Third Ward’s favorite Sunday funday spot has reopened. Bar 5015 is once again serving patrons. Steve Rogers, the bar ...

What-a-concept

Texas' favorite fast-food chain offers delivery for first time ever Texas' favorite fast-food chain offers delivery for first time ever By Katie Friel

5.29.20  |  11:45 am

Good news stay-at-home diners: Whataburger will deliver directly to your door. That's right — Double Meat Whataburgers, Texas Toast, Dr ...

Live Music is Back

These Houston music venues are rocking out a big return with new shows These Houston music venues are rocking out a big return with new shows By Johnston Farrow

5.29.20  |  10:20 am

After hundreds of cancelled shows and a slew of virtual performances, the slumbering Houston live music scene is showing signs ...

Tech Support

Houston nonprofits can receive free tech help from big bank's experts Houston nonprofits can receive free tech help from big bank's experts By Lindsey Wilson

5.29.20  |  9:20 am

Though it's been around since 2012, JPMorgan Chase's Force for Good program feels especially vital right now. The ...

stream these now

6 movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend 6 movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

5.28.20  |  4:45 pm

Another streaming service, HBO Max, has just launched, which means a lot of people will probably be at home watching ...

R.I.P. Cleverley Stone

Houston’s 'Diva of Dining,' Cleverley Stone, passes away at 68 Houston’s 'Diva of Dining,' Cleverley Stone, passes away at 68 By Eric Sandler

5.28.20  |  3:56 pm

An influential figure in the world of Houston restaurants has died. Radio host and personality Cleverley Stone passed away today ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 146

Get to know this creative EaDo bakery, plus Montrose's hottest new bar Get to know this creative EaDo bakery, plus Montrose's hottest new bar By CultureMap Staff

5.28.20  |  2:15 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," pastry chef Vanarin Kuch joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler ...

Movie Review

The Vast of Night is throwback sci-fi that has a way with words The Vast of Night is throwback sci-fi that has a way with words By Alex Bentley

5.28.20  |  1:30 pm

Science fiction has evolved so much in its film history that most modern movies try to outdo themselves with eye-popping ...

Spa News

Haute Houston spa reopens with strict sanitizing rules Haute Houston spa reopens with strict sanitizing rules

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5.28.20  |  12:30 pm

Earlier in May, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott gave spas and salons the go-ahead to reopen as long as proper sanitizing ...

fur the win

New virtual pet adoption event helps Houstonians find furry friends New virtual pet adoption event helps Houstonians find furry friends By Steven Devadanam

5.28.20  |  11:25 am

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent self-quarantining in America has seen at least one positive turn of events: more people are ...

School's out

Beloved Houston burger bus hits the end of the road Beloved Houston burger bus hits the end of the road By Eric Sandler

5.28.20  |  10:18 am

Bernie's Burger Bus has reached the end of the road. The food truck-turned-restaurant announced it would permanently close all ...

People magnet

Houston and lush neighbor see dramatic population growth in new Census Houston and lush neighbor see dramatic population growth in new Census By John Egan

5.28.20  |  9:30 am

Locals may know it for its lush woods and lake, but Conroe has more bragging rights. According to data released ...

free mental healthcare

Houston charity offers free mental health care to restaurant workers Houston charity offers free mental health care to restaurant workers By Eric Sandler

5.27.20  |  4:30 pm

The restaurant industry is battling an immediate enemy in the form of the financial disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic ...

style redefined

Houston gym suits up with stylish new River Oaks flagship location Houston gym suits up with stylish new River Oaks flagship location By Holly Beretto

5.27.20  |  3:03 pm

When Henry Richardson, the founder of Define Body and Mind looks back on this spring, his first thought, he tells ...

at the drive-in

Houston's newest drive-in theater rolls out in Spring Houston's newest drive-in theater rolls out in Spring By Steven Devadanam

5.27.20  |  2:02 pm

Inner-Loop moviegoers have been revved up by the city’s newest drive-in theater, The Drive-In at Sawyer Yards, the cinematic ...

Get Your Gear

Overnight reservations at state parks turn Texans into happy campers Overnight reservations at state parks turn Texans into happy campers By Lindsey Wilson

5.27.20  |  1:00 pm

If the COVID-19 pandemic has given you cabin fever and you suddenly feel the urge to go camping, good news ...