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Order Brasil's superbly tasty Cheeseburger in Paradise and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast this Friday.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Local Chefs Team Up to Support Reproductive Rights

By Brooke Viggiano

Jul 1, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Potluck Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Fundraiser at Brasil Friday, 11 a.m. until sold out 2604 Dunlavy In reaction to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Brasil chef Aj Ede will be joined by a number of comrades in raising...

Roots Wine Bars' rocking Birds and Bubbles every Wednesday.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Get Birds and Bubbles at an East End Gem

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 30, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: The Capital Grille is bringing back its summer wine event, the Generous Pour, featuring six wines from the Antinori family, who have been producing wine in Tuscany and beyond for 26 generations. Starting July 5, guests...

Swimwear Department will perform at The Heights Theater on Friday, July 8 and celebrate the release of "Malled To Death."

The Puniest Band In Houston: Swimwear Department At Heights Theater

By Gladys Fuentes

Jun 30, 2022

A good joke is made up of many facets; the timing in its delivery, the affect of the teller and the broader message behind the actual joke. For local band Swimwear Department, what started as a joke five years ago has now become one of Houston’s favorite bands. Swimwear Department...

These birds of a feather flock together alcohol-free.

Club Soda No Twist: Mocktails for a Cause

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jun 29, 2022

The mocktail trend is experiencing a boom across the United States with more and more non-alcoholic bars and bottle shops opening to cater to customers who are sober, teetotalers or just looking to cut back on alcohol consumption. Many bars and restaurants in Houston have added non-alcoholic drinks to their...

The Sheepdogs are Ryan Gullen, Shamus Currie, Ewan Currie, Jeremy Bowskill and Sam Corbett.

The Sheepdogs Concoct a Batch of "Craft Rock and Roll"

By Bob Ruggiero

Jun 28, 2022

On the press release announcing their seventh and most recent studio record, Outta Sight (Dine Alone Records), it is promised that the Sheepdogs will deliver “non-bummer rock and roll” on the disc. Zooming in by video from his home in Canada, lead dog in the pack Ewan Currie explains the...

Big Horn BBQ's rocks bbq party packs to get your Fourth of July party going.

Where to Eat, Drink and Celebrate the Fourth of July 2022 in Houston

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 27, 2022

July 4th is right around the corner, and these these Houston restaurants and bars are celebrating America's Independence with BBQ, brews, fireworks watch parties and more: Applegate Get Grilling Pop-Up Giveaways in Houston On Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applegate will be surprising unsuspecting park-goers barbecuing on...

Try chef Hugo Ortega's squash blossom quesadilla and more.

This Week in Houston Food Events: A Golfstrømmen Takeover and Hugo's Squash Blossoms

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 27, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long Lysverket Pop-Up at Golfstrømmen Golfstrømmen’s executive chef Christopher Haatfut will be flying in from Norway and bringing his acclaimed seafood outpost, Lysverket, along with him for a one-week gastronomic takeover, running through July 3. The pop-up will include...

The Impressionists Get Immersed

By Bob Ruggiero

Jun 27, 2022

Ships toss violently upon stormy seas while lights flicker amidst the sound of waves crashing against their hulls. Flowers bloom and burst with color in gardens soundtracked to soothing string instruments. Drinkers and dancers exude the energy and high spirits of Parisian nightlife in the late 19th century to the...

Chivos' pollo a la leña is just one of the things you can dig into during Latin Restaurant Weeks.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Pride Specials and Latin Restaurant Weeks

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 24, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Pride Specials and Parties All weekend long Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade goes down this Saturday, June 25, and many local restaurants and bars are getting in on the fun. From a DJ, unicorn and tequila-fueled party at downtown...

93 Til's gorgeous zero-proof cocktails will be on display at the Club Soda No Twist happy hour.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Sip Zero-Proof Cocktails at a Charitable Sober Happy Hour

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 23, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: The highly anticipated Squash Blossom Menu is back at Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer, available daily at lunch and dinner for the season. The delicate blooms are featured dishes such as squash blossom soup, stuffed quesadillas and enchiladas,...

Don McLean celebrates a half century of his most famous song and a new children's book inspired by it.

Don McLean Serves Up Historical Slice of "American Pie"

By Bob Ruggiero

Jun 23, 2022

There are a lot of songs in the Canon of Classic Rock, but only a handful qualify as True Epics. Think “Stairway to Heaven,” “Freebird,” “Hey Jude,” “Layla,” “Hotel California” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” A quieter entry on that hallowed list is Don McLean’s “American Pie.” Clocking in at an...

Apollo Chamber Players is headed to the moon this week.

Apollo Chamber Players Goes Celestial With MoonStrike

By Sam Byrd

Jun 23, 2022

This Friday, Apollo Chamber Players will make good on their astronomical name during MoonStrike by celebrating the Apollo space program and NASA through multicultural new music and art inspired by American Indian moon legends, Turkish folk music, and poetry. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

This Monday, mention "Pride Spirit Day" and Dish Society and Daily Gather will be donating 20 percent of your bill to the Montrose Center.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Eat Good and Raise Money for Charity on Pride Spirit Day

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 20, 2022

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long Sazerac Week at Brennan’s of Houston Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, joins bars and restaurants nationwide in celebrating the Sazerac (considered the official cocktail of New Orleans) from Monday, June 20 through Sunday, June 26. Throughout the week, $1 from...

Openings and Closings: Blue Sushi M-K-T Heights, Todos Santos on Washington

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jun 17, 2022

Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 600 N. Shepherd, opened June 15 at M-K-T Heights. The concept comes form Flagship Restaurant Group, based in Omaha, Nebraska. The hospitality group operates over 30 restaurants in more than a dozen markets. The Blue Sushi concept first began in 2002 in Omaha. Owners Nick Hogan,...

Consider bloodys and bivalves by the bay at Pier 6 this Father's Day.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Celebrate Dad with Burgers, Beers and Boozy Brunches by the Bay

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 17, 2022

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Latin Restaurant Weeks Friday through June 30 Latin Restaurant Weeks returns for its fourth year this Friday, feeding hungry locals and driving awareness to Houston’s Latin chefs, restaurant owners, caterers and bartenders. More than 50 Houston spots will feature...

Mary J. Blige is headed to Houston this October

Mary J. Blige Celebrates Her Big Year on Tour and in Houston

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Mary J. Blige is having a moment and she’s making it a family affair this fall. The legendary R&B singer has garnered some eye-popping accolades recently and she plans to celebrate those honors with new and longtime fans on a 23-city arena tour. Dubbed the Good Morning Gorgeous tour, the...

This weekend is filled the the max with the music of Led Zeppelin and Whitney Houston as part of the Houston Symphony's Stella Artois Summer Sounds Series.

Houston Symphony Jams All Weekend With Led Zeppelin, Whitney Houston

By Sam Byrd

Jun 16, 2022

The Houston Symphony is packing a weekend full of wild hits and diva tunes during Friday and Saturday's The Music of Led Zeppelin and Sunday's The Music of Whitney Houston at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Joe King Carrasco, the king of Tex Mex rock and roll, will perform at The Continental Club on Friday, June 17.

Joe King Carrasco Drinks From The Fountain Of Youth Called Rock And Roll

By Gladys Fuentes

Jun 16, 2022

Whether he is traveling down a virtual rabbit hole of music or physically moving across the globe to play exotic shows in Cambodia, the Amazon or the Galapagos, Joe King Carrasco seems to have been born to wander in search of new sounds and sandy beaches while bringing his own...

Garden of Despair: Houston in Summer

By Lorretta Ruggiero

Jun 16, 2022

It's hot. Bloody hot. To paraphrase Shakespeare's King Richard III, "Now is the summer of our discontent". You would think we Houstonians would be used to it by now, but when the dog days of summer begin in early May, that's even too much for we natives. Record heat started...

Golfstrømmen’s's Christopher Haatfut will be flying in from Norway and bringing his acclaimed seafood outpost, Lysverket, along with him.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Norway Comes to Texas and a Star-Studded Burger Pop-Up

By Brooke Viggiano

Jun 16, 2022

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Brennan’s, 3300 Smith, joins bars and restaurants nationwide in celebrating the Sazerac (considered the official cocktail of New Orleans) from Monday, June 20 through Sunday, June 26. Throughout the week, $1 from each Sazerac Rye Whiskey...

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