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The centerpiece of the Experience is a large room with 360-degree digital/animated projections of Van Gogh's work, including one of his most famous paintings, "The Starry Night."

Mind-Bending Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Adapts the Troubled Artist for the Digital Age

By Bob Ruggiero

Sep 18, 2021

Of all the Impressionist painters, Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) is likely the genre’s Biggest Rock Star. An artist whose name and work is recognizable even among the general non-art loving public, and whose rudimentary life sketch only burnishes his image (the madness, the poverty, the suicide and that auditory appendage...

Consider smashing a smash burger from Bun B this Saturday.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Honor Thy Cheeseburger

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 17, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: National Cheeseburger Day Saturday From classic burgers at a discounted price to special creations like the one-day-only jalapeño and cream cheese topped Cheese Louise, check out our Houston National Cheeseburger Day guide for a list of local burger deals...

Ride the wave with Montopolis and narrator Amber Lackey while watching The Living Coast this weekend.

Music, Storytelling Shore Up The Living Coast Film

By Sam Byrd

Sep 17, 2021

The Living Coast combines a nature film, dynamic storytelling and live music performance that explores the Texas gulf coast. Features members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Texas’ best rock musicians along with narrator Amber Lackey, the film plays at The Match at 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Behold the "Big Tex" burger at Rodeo Goat, an over-the-top tribute to the State Fair of Texas.

Upcoming Houston Food Events: Brew at the Zoo and a Tribute to "Big Tex"

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 16, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: Rodeo Goat Ice House, 2105 Dallas, is honoring the State Fair of Texas with a hat tip to the legendary Big Tex, offering an over-the-top “Big Tex” burger from Tuesday, September 21 through Monday, October 18...

DACAMERA presents Pedrito Martinez at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Best Bets: My Fair Lady, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Cole Porter

By Natalie de la Garza

Sep 16, 2021

Festivals, films, concerts, and more make this week's list of best bets.

Rickie Lee Jones is ready to get back on the road after sharing family stories in her memoir.

Rickie Lee Jones Won't Run Out of Chances

By Bob Ruggiero

Sep 16, 2021

It’s common for musicians to feel that their work lets listeners into their minds, their souls, or their hearts. It’s less common that fans are invited into their actual homes. But that’s what many artists did — at least virtually — when the pandemic caused mass cancellations of tours that...

Treat yourself to The Annie's decadent chili cheeseburger, available half-off at brunch this National Burger Day.

Saturday is National Cheeseburger Day, and These Houston Restaurants Are Ready

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 15, 2021

National Cheeseburger Day is on Saturday, September 18, and several local restaurants are ready to celebrate with burger specials, tasty new creations and more. The Annie Café & Bar, 1800 Post Oak Get the restaurant’s classic cheddar and bacon Post Oak Burger and chili, cheese and onion topped TX Chili...

Houston Concert Watch 9/15: Lil Baby, Eric Clapton and More

By Matthew Keever

Sep 15, 2021

This week started with Tropical Storm Nicholas being upgraded to a hurricane before being downgraded to a tropical storm again. But the upgrade prompted heartthrob Harry Styles to cancel his Monday night performance at Toyota Center at the 11th hour. We’ll be sure to let you know when the “Watermelon...

Jon Cleary will bring the New Orleans sound with his band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen to The Continental Club on Friday, September 17.

Sure To Pass A Good Time: Jon Cleary To Perform At The Continental Club

By Gladys Fuentes

Sep 14, 2021

Mother Nature seems hell bent on trying to wash away New Orleans but try as she might, the Big Easy isn’t giving up anytime soon as it continually proves that the city’s spirit and its immense musical heritage are indestructible. Jon Cleary is one artist making sure that New Orleans...

Sip, nosh and unwind with Le Colonial's revamped Social Hour menu.

This Week in Houston Food Events: Meatless Monday and a Happy Hour Refresh

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 13, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, September 13 Meatless Monday at Pondicheri The menus at both Pondicheri, 2800 Kirby, and its upstairs Bake Lab + Shop will be meatless every Monday beginning on September 13. Guests can expect a Pickled PB&J (peanut butter, local jam, spicy...

The Violent Femmes' original lineup in 1991 for "Why Do Birds Sing?": Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie, and Victor DeLorenzo.

Gordon Gano on the Violent Femmes' Reissue and Return to the Road

By Bob Ruggiero

Sep 13, 2021

The Violent Femmes are just three gigs into their first live shows since the pandemic started. And singer/guitarist Gordon Gano is pretty much just picking up from where he left off. “Well, the stage is the place to be after 40 years of us doing it. In the past, we’ve...

Linger over snapping turtle soup, filet, Creole bread pudding and a bottle of wine at Brennan's Date Night.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Wine and Dine at a Creole Classic

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 10, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: $99 Wine and Dine for Two at Brennan’s of Houston All month long 3300 Smith Throughout the month, Brennan's is inviting date-nighters to enjoy a $99 three-course meal for two, accompanied by wine selections (a bottle or four glasses)...

Get 'em while they're hot; fresh corn tamales are on the menu at Hugo's this month.

Upcoming Food Events: Fresh Corn Tamales and Oktoberfest Celebrations

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 9, 2021

Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings: This September, chef Hugo Ortega will once again offer fresh corn tamales at his namesake Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer. The tamales are made with fresh corn masa and come two to an order, served with salsa macha...

Movies Under the Stars returns to Market Square Park this Friday with a screening of Slumdog Millionaire.

Best Bets: Elvis, Fellini, and The Unexpected Spy

By Natalie de la Garza

Sep 9, 2021

On this week's best bets, you'll find tribute acts, a sorority sister-turned-CIA spy, and a festival made for millennials.

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir returns for another season filled with music ranging from the classics to contemporary.

Houston Chamber Choir Shows Spiritual Side In 'Two Streams'

By Sam Byrd

Sep 8, 2021

Houston Chamber Choir opens the 2021-22 season Sing Out the New Day on Friday with the world premiere of "Two Streams," a cantata scored for choir and string orchestra by the internationally-renowned American composer Daniel Knaggs. Based on Biblical texts and the writings of Polish nun Saint Faustina, this 70-minute work was composed in memory of the composer’s father.

Kevin Gates at Bayou Music Center (formerly Revention) in 2019

Houston Concert Watch 9/8: Kevin Gates, Harry Styles and More

By Matthew Keever

Sep 8, 2021

Hope everyone had a good Labor Day. Quite a few concerts worth checking out this week. Keep scrolling to see what’s on tap. And be sure to check with the venue before attending any shows – many are now requiring a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination before allowing...

The four-person string quartet Apollo Chamber Players has big plans for its 14th season, including the opening concert, With Malice Toward None.

Apollo Chamber Players Opens Season 'With Malice Toward None'

By Sam Byrd

Sep 7, 2021

Do Beethoven and Abraham Lincoln go together? Apollo Chamber Players thinks so. The group will present With Malice Toward None as its season opener on Saturday at The MATCH with a question and answer session at 7 p.m and concert at 7:30 p.m. The show will feature the titular piece as well as the world premiere of Fantasia Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven/Tracy Silverman and Beethoven's String Quartet Op. 18 No. 6.

Lucy Dacus Screens Her Past on Home Video [UPDATED]

By Bob Ruggiero

Sep 7, 2021

If there’s one positive outcome from the pandemic, it’s that many people have used the forced downtime to take up a new hobby or interest. A smaller group, of course, has actually stuck to it. Oh, how many sewing machines have sat lonely on dining room tables, or Rosetta Stone...

Yelo is offering Labor Day picnic packages and a special Banh Mi of the Month for September.

This Week in Houston Food Events: September is the Month of the Sandwich

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 6, 2021

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, September 6 Labor Day Food and Drink Specials From mimosa-fueled Labor Day brunch to backyard bbqs and dining deals, check out our Labor Day Food and Drink Guide for the lowdown on where to extend the weekend in Houston. Tuesday,...

State Fare Bar & Kitchen is ready to liven up your Labor Day with a special Monday brunch.

Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Tokyo Night Festival and Labor Day Brunch

By Brooke Viggiano

Sep 3, 2021

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Care Package Drive for Afghan Refugees at Trash Panda Drinking Club Friday, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. 4203 Edison Night Moves Hospitality and Houston resident Annick Baquero will be hosting a Care Package Drive for Afghan Refugees this Friday,...

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