ain't it fun?

Pop rock powerhouse Paramore heads to Houston on new North American arena tour

Paramore rocks Houston next year.

Photo courtesy of Paramore/Atlantic Records

Houston fans of alterna-emo-pop group Paramore and their radio-ready hooks can catch the trio next year during a just-announced stadium tour.

The act famous for anthemic singles such as "Ain't It Fun," "Misery Business," and "Still Into You" will hit Toyota Center on July 11, 2023, with Foals and The Linda Lindas as openers.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am Friday, November 11 at ToyotaCenter.com. To protect tickets from mass-purchasing scalpers, the tour is partnering with Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform on two presales; those interested can register for both presales here now through Monday, November 7 at 10:59 pm.

In addition to Houston, Paramore will play Dickies Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on July 8 and Austin's Moody Center the next day on July 9.

Paramore is touring in support of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, which is slated for a February 10, 2023 release. The band recently performed the title track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and also recently performed at Austin City Limits.

Formed in 2004 in Franklin, Tennessee, Paramore has seen myriad lineup changes, but has been consistently led by charismatic lead singer Hayley Williams, known for her hair of varied hues and springy stage presence. The band boasts more than 17 million followers on Spotify with more than 500 million streams on songs "Still Into You" and "Misery Business."

Active in socio-political issues, Paramore is donating portion of ticket sales to Support + Feed, which supports plant-based food initiatives and food equality and REVERB, an environmental nonprofit. REVERB will also host an "eco-village" at each tour stop to raise awareness for social and environmental causes.

"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."