weekend event planner Here are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend Nov 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm Craig D. Lindsey
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RUNWAY REPRESENTATION Houston's 5-day, size-inclusive fashion festival celebrates body positivity Jul 30, 2024 | 2:30 pm Gabi De la Rosa
best December Theater Houston's best December theater: Jane Austen meets Guns N' Roses, Drunk Shakespeare, and more Dec 7, 2023 | 12:15 pm Tarra Gaines
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Top Chef episode 8 recap Top Chef recap: A series of poor decisions sends a frontrunner packing Apr 22, 2022 | 9:42 am Eric Sandler
The h-town takeover Bun B and rap royalty make history in RodeoHouston's trillest takeover Mar 11, 2022 | 10:42 pm Steven Devadanam
the jazz man cometh America's greatest living jazz icon Wynton Marsalis swings into Houston for must-see performance Nov 2, 2022 | 8:30 pm Steven Devadanam
mario's mansion Former Houston Texans star tosses his Memorial mansion onto market for $8.45 million Apr 16, 2021 | 11:31 am Steven Devadanam
live music now 12 hottest concerts to catch in Houston, from John Mayer to Bon Jovi Apr 14, 2022 | 1:40 pm Johnston Farrow Johnston Farrow
Movies to Avoid at All Costs The 10 worst movies of 2020 made a bad year even harder to take Dec 29, 2020 | 4:33 pm Alex Bentley
stream these now 6 best movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend Aug 27, 2020 | 3:30 pm Craig Lindsey
All hail Vince Young Texas Longhorns score ESPN's No. 1 pick for best college football team in past 20 years Jul 27, 2018 | 4:25 pm John Egan
Live Music Now These are the top 6 concerts in Houston this week Mar 3, 2020 | 1:47 pm Johnston Farrow Johnston Farrow
no beer, no ballgame Ken Hoffman relives the horror of a beer-free Major League Baseball game May 28, 2019 | 2:14 pm Ken Hoffman
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RodeoHouston RodeoHouston reveals genres for highly anticipated 2019 concert calendar Dec 11, 2018 | 4:46 pm Johnston Farrow Johnston Farrow
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Super Bowl LI Flo Rida, 50 Cent, and bunnies keep Playboy Super Bowl party hoppin' til 6 am Feb 5, 2017 | 8:19 pm Marcy de Luna
Super Bowl Party List Latest update: Ultimate guide to Houston's best — and most fun — Super Bowl parties Dec 22, 2016 | 10:05 am Clifford Pugh
For The Win Former Astros great helps Young Life score big at Get In The Game gala, raising $800,000 Feb 20, 2017 | 10:00 am Heather Staible Heather Staible
Club Nomadic Day 3 Taylor Swift closes out Club Nomadic with her only show of 2017 in dazzling concert Feb 5, 2017 | 11:18 am Clifford Pugh
The Review is In It's a Wonderful Life, but dark and gloomy opera fails to capture holiday spirit Dec 4, 2016 | 12:00 pm Theodore Bale
Foodie News New Gallery Furniture restaurant brings culinary credibility to the 'burbs with Texas-Southern menu Jul 19, 2015 | 11:45 am Eric Sandler
Furniture Fete It's a zoo in here! Mattress Mack's mega furniture store boasts monkeys, Star Wars action & $850 glass of wine Jul 2, 2015 | 2:09 pm Marcy de Luna Marcy de Luna
Houston Young Lawyers Party Hearty Young legal eagles soar into new year with holiday blast-off party in the park Jan 5, 2016 | 10:10 am Shelby Hodge
The Scene Ultra glamorous Houston contingent helps honor outgoing UT prez in off the wall Austin bash Feb 13, 2015 | 3:48 pm Paige Turner
Where to Eat Right Now Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: 10+ incredible new restaurants for August Aug 3, 2015 | 10:30 am Eric Sandler
Free Music at SXSW The 15 best official SXSW Music shows you can see for absolutely free Mar 15, 2016 | 1:29 pm Molly McManus
Tyler Rose Love Earl Campbell blows away Vince Young in Texas' All-time Greatest Athlete race: A no brainer? Jun 9, 2014 | 12:51 pm Ryan Lakich
New Stores Galore Houston boutique and Italian fashion house are latest new stores headed to River Oaks District Oct 7, 2015 | 3:55 pm Clifford Pugh
On the Market Fallen University of Texas star puts his Royal Oaks mansion on sale at a reduced price Oct 9, 2014 | 3:33 pm Barbara Kuntz
Prodigal Son Returns Quarterback who led Texas to national championship returns to alma mater Aug 14, 2014 | 5:43 pm Ryan Lakich
UT's Wasted NBA Talent Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge condemn the University of Texas: Where wasted NBA talent reigns May 14, 2014 | 2:49 pm Chris Baldwin
AIDS Fight Hits Home AIDS Warrior honored in Houston: Will you be part of the generation that eradicates the disease? Dec 2, 2014 | 4:36 pm Shelby Hodge
Shelby's Social Diary Young professionals beat the heat with Alley Theatre mystery and happy hour Jul 24, 2013 | 2:01 pm Shelby Hodge shelby hodge
Liliana, from left, Vince Young, Amanda, Justin Smith and Shelbie at Justin'srollicking 16th birthday bash. Photo by © Fulton Davenport/PWL Studio Only the night before getting sacked here at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, AndrewLuck and teammates dined a Tony's. Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap Justin Smith, left, and Roberto Clemente Jr. at the Pearland party. Photo by © Fulton Davenport/PWL Studio Shelby About Town Vince Young is the star attraction at teen's birthday bash, Andrew Luck & MattSchaub both dine at Tony's and La Griglia rocks Dec 18, 2012 | 4:28 pm Shelby Hodge
It's in the Genes Dynamic mothers and daughters share style secrets, fave designers and funny fashion misfires Apr 23, 2014 | 2:19 pm Clifford Pugh
A Long Way From UT Vince Young wants to know where the money went: Up to $15.5 million missing,lawsuit alleges Jun 12, 2012 | 11:39 am Braden Doyle
Summon The Spirit Lost in Wonderland: Texas blues mistress explains the Janis Joplin connection Nov 19, 2013 | 11:00 am Arden Ward
Lookin' Good Houston's hottest fashion bloggers make the first ever CultureMap Social sizzle Oct 24, 2013 | 1:12 pm Clifford Pugh
Shelby's Social Diary Young professionals help top chefs earn bragging rights in tasty Kiss My Grits throwdown Apr 21, 2013 | 4:47 pm Shelby Hodge shelby hodge
Breaking Bad RIP Spoiler Alert! 7 lessons I have learned from Breaking Bad, the best show on TV Sep 29, 2013 | 9:38 am Mikela Floyd Kinnison
Movie Talk A better Wedding Crashers: The Internship is the funniest movie of the year Jun 7, 2013 | 1:02 pm Alex Bentley
Fashion Gene Awards It's in the genes: Fashionable mother-daughter duos share style secrets May 6, 2013 | 2:59 pm Clifford Pugh By Clifford Pugh
Vince Young Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Michael Vick Philadelphia Freedom Vince Young still destined to be an NFL star: Eagles signing & Michael Vickschooling just the start Jul 29, 2011 | 12:39 pm Chris Baldwin
Beyond the Boxscore Michael Jordan birthday party hangover is real, but LeBron James' fail slam dunks All-Star Weekend Feb 17, 2013 | 6:02 am Chris Baldwin
Colt McCoy Brandon Weeden All three teams need a new QB Backup Days Ahead Concussed and lied to: Colt McCoy treated like a worthless discard by ignorantCleveland Browns Apr 27, 2012 | 5:03 pm Kevin Benz
Kevin Durant's game-winner in Game 1 against the Mavs was more than contested. Dirk Nowitzki got his championship, but his time has passed. Kevin Durant's quickly blown by Dirk Nowitzki. Beyond the Boxscore Outclassed Dirk Nowitzki fails thrice: Mavericks star no Kevin Durant; flukechamps are doomed May 1, 2012 | 12:55 am Chris Baldwin
Rob Kardashian Five(ish) Questions Robert Kardashian on Scott Disick's fitness cover, his Vince Young rivalry and ascary Houston visit Mar 31, 2011 | 3:32 pm Caroline Gallay
Spell Check Antonio Gates squeezes past Vince Young in Bracket Town H-O-R-S-E shootout Apr 2, 2011 | 12:13 am Michelle Watson Michelle Watson
Familiar Faces The return game: Forget Colt McCoy, once reluctant football player Chris Ogbonnaya could be even more dangerous to Texans Nov 6, 2011 | 12:59 am David Monroe
Favored? Are you kidding? Outclassed: Collin Klein and Kansas State figure to expose Texas' quarterbackwoes again Nov 19, 2011 | 6:51 am Michael Corcoran
Hooters Girls are apparently all on board with the Houston Texans' quarterbackchange. Of course, this may not exactly be the endorsement Matt Leinart was looking for. Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com Hooters makes it clear it loves Matt Leinart in its sign. Beyond the Boxscore Hooters jumps on board the Matt Leinart express, but NFL realists know betterthan to buy the Texans Nov 27, 2011 | 6:04 am Chris Baldwin
Down And Distance Tim Tebow for president? What makes the Denver quarterback such a big deal Jan 13, 2012 | 1:10 pm Dan Solomon
Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns runs during a game against the Baylor Bearsat Floyd Casey Stadium on December 3, 2011 in Waco, Texas. Photo by Sarah Glenn/ Getty Images Robert Griffin III #10 of the Baylor Bears looks to pass during a game againstthe Texas Longhorns Photo by Sarah Glenn/ Getty Images Bowl Season's Crucial Baylor's Robert Griffin III may have won the Heisman, but he's not forcing MackBrown into retirement Dec 4, 2011 | 12:32 pm Kevin Benz
Susan and Michael Plank, among key Houston investors in "Black Swan," are readyfor the Oscars. Photo by Gary Fountain Natalie Portman's Golden Globe win sent the Plank party into tequila-inspiredcelebration. Joining forces at the Heart Ball underwriter party were Dan and Kim Tutcher,from left, Willie Wood and hosts Sue and Lester Smith. Vince Young checked out Benjy's in advance of doing his own restaurant/bar thingin Austin. Sheryl Ralph Lee was spotted at La Griglia. Shelby About Town Natalie Portman, Vince Young and George Clooney are making connections inHouston Jan 18, 2011 | 12:00 pm Shelby Hodge
Vince Young Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Ryan Leaf Andre Ware Vince Young There's hope yet Where Vince Young ranks among all-time NFL busts Jan 6, 2011 | 1:50 pm Caroline Gallay
UC-Davis Police Lt. John Pike dousing seated, unarmed students in the face withpepper spray. Down and Distance What the Cowboys win, the Penn State riots and the Occupy movement all have incommon Nov 21, 2011 | 3:15 pm Dan Solomon
Dallas Cowboys huddle Penn State students overturned a TV van after learning Penn State Joe Paternohad been fired in the wave of a child abuse scandal. AP Photo A Facebook image comparing police reactions at Penn State and University ofCalifornia-Davis has made the Internet rounds. Down and Distance Connect the dots: What a Cowboys win, Penn State riots & the Occupy movementhave in common Nov 24, 2011 | 11:00 am Dan Solomon
Down and Distance Bitter bully Ndamukong Suh makes it impossible to root for Detroit Lions:Suspension least of it Nov 29, 2011 | 1:40 pm Dan Solomon
Houston through the years You hit us with your best shots: The winners of the Houston @175 photo contest Jan 26, 2012 | 2:57 pm Fayza A. Elmostehi
The Eagles' offensive line is vulnerable, which makes Michael Vick and theirentire season vulnerable. Don't be so sure that Bill Belichick still has a magic touch. Nnamdi Asomugha Kevin Kolb NFL Truths Don't crown the Eagles just yet: Free agency darlings are Vick vulnerable;Belichick's now all show Aug 7, 2011 | 3:23 pm Jim Beviglia
Fierce and Fabulous fandom Tootsies Meets the NFL, finally: A love for fashion and football collides Oct 29, 2011 | 2:30 pm Jayme Lamm Jayme lamm
Mario Williams Matt Schaudb Down and Distance What the NFL means to the debt ceiling, and other broader context sports speakfrom Down and Distance Aug 20, 2011 | 4:30 pm Dan Solomon
Elton John was the "surprise entertainment" at his annual AIDS fundraiser inEngland. Chopard's Caroline Scheufele, left, with Diane Lokey Farb at Elton John'sbenefit bash in England. Gregory Boyd, left, with Cornelia and Meredith Long celebrate the Alley'sunprecedented success. Photo by Kim Coffman Dean Gladden and Cynthia Petrello were among the Alley celebrants at Brennan's. Photo by Kim Coffman Kevin Pehlman, from left, Myer Ballesteros, Patrick Henry and Judy Burciaga werebusy bees during the Aspen Wine & Food Classic. Todd Waite and Patty Hubbard at the Alley Theatre dinner. Photo by Kim Coffman Shelby About Town Houstonians space party with Elton John, Alley Theatre on a million dollar roll& an Aspen whirlwind Jun 24, 2011 | 12:56 pm Shelby Hodge
Vince Young needs to move into the Heisman winner's picture when Reggie Bush isstripped of the award. When Reggie Bush losses this it should go somewhere ... not be left in limbo insome type of attempted morale example. An empty decision Bush league: Vince Young about to be robbed of the Heisman (again) Sep 7, 2010 | 12:18 pm Chris Baldwin
Abby Wambach reacts with excitement after tying the quarterfinal game againstBrazil at 2-2 in the World Cup. Winning seven gold medals in Beijing was an Olympic feat for Michael Phelps Photo by Kerim Okten Vince Young's performance in the 2006 Rose Bowl earned Texas a nationalchampionship The Sports Bros. The U.S. women's World Cup defeat of Brazil joins the greatest finishes inrecent sports history Jul 10, 2011 | 10:53 pm Barry Stagg David Stagg
Houston hip-hop DJ Qui West Savannah Brinson and the father of her children/longtime boyfriend LeBron James Rashard Lewis denied the rumors that he slept with LeBron James girlfriend onHouston radio. LeBron's dealt with this before — with Delonte West and his mother last year. Beyond the Boxscore Houston hip-hop DJ lands in the middle of LeBron James girlfriend love trianglerumors Jun 12, 2011 | 7:11 pm Chris Baldwin
Kemba Walker is more dominant in more ways than Jimmer Fredette. Jimmer Fredette can only take over a game by scoring. More than a scorer Kemba Walker knows he's far better than Jimmer Fredette: Now he has a title gameto prove it Apr 3, 2011 | 6:55 pm Chris Baldwin
Expect to see Cam Newton happy on NFL Draft night too. The lockout clouds this year's NFL Draft. A.J. Green is one of the only skilled players worth talking about. Forget his throwing arm or his mobility. Cam Newton even had his smiledissected. Still not sold on Thursday night What to expect in the NFL Draft: From Cam Newton at No. 1 to the Mark Ingrammystery Apr 27, 2011 | 10:53 pm Jim Beviglia
Trouble in Big D Going Pacman? Vince Young is the prime suspect in a Dallas strip club assault Jun 13, 2010 | 3:47 pm Chris Baldwin
Vince Young may have gotten a little too carried away with the tradition. Did Mack Brown teach Vince Young to defend the hook at all costs? Awaiting strip club suspension Dumb trouble: All it takes for Vince Young to throw down is an inverted Hook 'emHorns sign (with video) Jun 14, 2010 | 5:14 pm Chris Baldwin
Folk singer Dan Bern French indie rockers Herman Dune Rapper P.O.S. SXSW 2011 A tale of two showcases: What SXSW must do to stay relevant & exciting Mar 21, 2011 | 9:35 am Dan Solomon
The matchup may have looked dreamy, but the BCS title game didn't turn out to beanything close to a classic. Nick Fairley deserves to dance. But the championship's only picture-perfect toan Auburn fan. Cam Newton wasn't close to the player of the night. Beyond The Boxscore Auburn's championship no classic, just Fairley ridiculous: Drop the V Youngcomparisons Jan 11, 2011 | 1:13 am Chris Baldwin
something about may not have 50-yard seats, but have the best seat in the house Summer Brew + Texas Caviar The procrastinator's guide to hosting a Super Bowl house party Feb 4, 2011 | 11:17 pm Caroline Gallay
Celeb Spotting Football star Vince Young hits RA Sushi with entourage Mar 2, 2010 | 10:21 am Sarah Rufca
Carrington Byndom and Kenny Vaccaro show great defense on a Kansas pass. Texas celebrates the win Closing Stretch Crucial If Mack Brown and Texas want to win a national title in the next three years, itstarts now Nov 1, 2011 | 1:59 pm Kevin Benz
In the 1997 episode "Strike" Kramer's boss refuses to give him time off forFestivus. Kramer pickets outside the bagel shop. "Festivus Yes! Bagels No!" This household displays a proper Festivus pole: aluminum and unadorned. A Festivus for the rest of us! This is NOT what your Festivus pole should look like. A not-so-jolly holiday The expert's guide to conquering Festivus and the inevitable strip clubaftermath Dec 23, 2010 | 6:44 pm Jennifer Patterson
Nick Fairley has more reason to boogie after picking up the Lombardi Award inHouston. The Lombardi Award ceremony went 21st century this year. A new look at pink granite Auburn wins it all at rocking Lombardi Award ceremony: An Oregon omen Dec 9, 2010 | 12:07 am Chris Baldwin
Mistake City? Texans pass on Randy Moss, let AFC South rival Titans grab him Nov 3, 2010 | 5:42 pm Chris Baldwin
Texas fans have walked the fine line from fanatical to idiotic. There's a reason that these unsure Longhorns play better on the road than athome. Garrett Gilbert never had a chance in living up to Colt McCoy's play. Photo by Mack Brown Mack Brown is upset with the arrogance his players showed. What about the fans? The true arrogance Texas fans should be ashamed of their booing ways: Reason for losses extendsinto the stands Oct 23, 2010 | 6:26 pm Chris Baldwin
Jets fans can delight in the Texans' misery. The Texans had victory in their grasp against Mark Sanchez and the Jets — andwatched it slip away. Matt Schaub and the Texans are stunned again. Beyond The Boxscore Who has the Texans' voodoo doll? After stunning 30-27 last-second loss to theJets, the curse is on Nov 21, 2010 | 4:40 pm Chris Baldwin
Miami Hurricanes Nevin Shapiro and Kellen Winslow Jr, this photo was taken at Opium Gardennightclub in Shaprio's VIP in 2003 Down and Distance The mean season: Why the Miami Hurricanes booster scandal is spurring so muchfaux outrage Aug 28, 2011 | 6:30 pm Dan Solomon
Mario Williams set the tone with a sack on the Titans' first offensivepossession and the Texans never looked back. Chris Johnson struggled against the Texans' usually porous defense. Arian Foster was the most exciting player on the field. Again. Rookie quarterback Rusty Smith was even worse than expected. Not taking it anymore Fight club: Andre Johnson's fists of fury and the Texans D send a message in ashutout shocker Nov 28, 2010 | 3:00 pm Chris Baldwin
We like football, too Vince Young comes home as Texas' gridiron prowess is questioned Nov 23, 2009 | 11:12 am Caroline Gallay
Randall Cunningham and his son on the field for his Eagles Hall of Fameinduction. Randall Cunningham was one of the most exciting players in recent NFL history. Hot Tub Tragedy The drowning death of game-changing QB Randall Cunningham's son hits sports fanshard Jun 30, 2010 | 3:31 pm Chris Baldwin
Texas will be carrying the flag for the entire Pac-16. Texas didn't even need Vince Young to destroy USC this time. Perfect Timing With USC crushed by cheating, Texas should dominate the new Pac-10 Jun 11, 2010 | 10:25 am Chris Baldwin
Venice may be beautiful. But it's obviously incomplete without ... Skyscrapercity.com The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Minus the always excluded Danielle of course. Blame it on the trees Aftershocks: It's suddenly The Real Housewives of Italy, but Danielle isoverboard Aug 10, 2010 | 1:20 am Theodore Bale Joseph Campana
Celeb Spotting Move over Bernie: Being dead doesn't stop Charles M. Russell from partying atMFAH Jun 5, 2010 | 3:32 pm Steven Devadanam
Kate Stukenberg, from left, Melissa King, Kilian Hennessy, Becca Cason Thrashand Philamena Baird at the Consular Ball launch at Saks. Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio Diane Lokey Farb, from left, Margaret Alkek Williams and Elizabeth Petersen atSaks. Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio Marsha Taylor, Tommy Tune, center, and David Taylor at TUTS event. Photo by Bruce Bennett Carol Young, left, and Ruchi Mukherjee at Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyfundraiser. Photo by Roswitha Vogler Shelby About Town Katie Couric huddles in Houston, Tommy Tune steps out & Becca Cason Thrashwelcomes the French Apr 22, 2011 | 1:53 pm Shelby Hodge
Texas as The Third Coast "Where the cool kids were": Alison Macor examines the Austin film scene Jul 13, 2010 | 5:08 am Joe Leydon
John DeMers, author of "Marfa Shadows: A Chef Brett Mystery," leading a walkingtour of Marfa's streets Photo by Monica Danna Prada Marfa Photo by Monica Danna Donald Judd, "100 untitled works in mill aluminum," 1982-86, The ChinatiFoundation Photo by Monica Danna Dan Flavin, "Untiled, (Marfa Project,)" 1996, The Chinati Foundation Photo by Monica Danna The CF Ranch in Alpine Photo by Monica Danna Contrabando Near Lajitas, Texas Photo by Monica Danna Houston choreographer Leslie Scates shows off her Marfa magic in "Nightletter"with Michele Garza and Catalina Molnari. Photo by Lena Silva The Arthropologist The mysteries of Marfa: Border drugs, good food, awkward two-steps & creepy catshide the art Jun 17, 2010 | 11:07 am Nancy Wozny
VCU coach Shaka Smart embraces his players. But it took a while for point guardJoey Rodrguez to believe and hug back. Joey Rodriguez couldn't see how Smart could ever replace the imposing andcharismatic Anthony Grant. Kentucky coach John Calipari is 52, but he still trends young with the recruitsthat matter. Beyond the Boxscore VCU coach Shaka Smart's rap & video games way: Forget Lombardi, young Final Fourcoaches embrace players Mar 29, 2011 | 11:04 pm Chris Baldwin
It's not going to be easy to be a Texan this year. You want to be at Reliant Stadium in September. You want to keep those September tickets Houston Texans' schedule released from Roethlisberger hostage Apr 20, 2010 | 6:45 pm Chris Baldwin
Hook 'em Horns Texas will win: It's the curse of the Heisman Trophy Jan 7, 2010 | 12:01 am Bill Van Rysdam
The F List Skating with the Stars offers the worst reality TV cast of all time Nov 3, 2010 | 11:02 pm Caroline Gallay