If you’re interested in learning more about photography as it is used in art and history, visit the Houston Center for Photography! This building is home to a wealth of information about photography all the way from its humble beginnings. Entry to the center is always completely free, and the programs and exhibitions are always […]
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Laugh Out Loud at the Come and Take It Comedy Festival
If you’ve noticed an uptick in the amount of comedy shows going on all over Houston, from local bars, to live music venues, you’re not alone. There has been a huge swell in not only the amount of shows happening around town, but also the caliber of talent that is coming through. Gabe Bravo and […]
Shop, Eat and Explore Pop Shop Houston!
With Christmas fast-approaching, we’ve got a great event where you can also get some holiday shopping done! Pop Shop Houston, hosted by that Montrose staple Leopard Lounge & Pavement Clothing (formerly called Taxi Taxi) at Westheimer and Dunlavy and sponsored by Pop Shops of America, this FREE event is jam-packed full of interesting vendors and […]
View the Waugh Drive Bats During Their Nightly Emergence!
When was the last time you’ve seen a swarm of bats? I’ve heard about the bats that live under the bridge where Waugh Drive crosses over Buffalo Bayou for years, but somehow I never made it out there at dusk until just recently. I’m so glad I finally did it because watching around 250,000 Mexican free-tailed […]
3 Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving Season
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, there’s no better feeling than that of giving back—and Houston sure knows how to give in a special way. If you’re looking to give back this November, here are some great ways to do it: 1. The St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. gives Houstonians the opportunity to give back […]
Find Out ‘Where the Chefs Eat’ on a Houston Culinary Tour!
Although Houston is filled with an enormous number of tasty places to dine, it can be easy to miss hidden gems or make a decision to try something new. If you don’t know where to eat on any given night because you think you have no options, you may either live too far from Central […]
Show Some Love for Our City at the We Heart Houston Fest!
We heart Houston. The best people heart Houston, frankly. And at the We Heart Houston Fest, there’ll be movies, music, food and beer specifically designed for the Houston enthusiast in you. Join the Houston movement at Summer Street Studios on Saturday, November 8th after 5 pm. It’s $10 at the door, but if you ride […]
Bring in Halloween at the 8th Annual Monstrose Pub Crawl
The biggest, the craziest, the most enthusiastic party this Halloween isn’t at your friend’s neighbor’s house. It isn’t even downtown. It’s in Montrose, and it spans the area on Westheimer from Dunlavy to Montrose Blvd. Yes: for the eighth year in a row, the Montrose “Monstrose Pub Crawl” is where everybody’s going to be this […]
Take Your Pick At The Best Damn Food Truck Festival Ever!
The Best Damn Food Truck Festival Ever is a mouthful… of delicious food and craft beer! Operating next month on November 15th from 2-8 pm, there’s plenty of time in the day to try a little something from every food truck! Food truck culture has really boomed in the last several years—no longer does ‘food […]