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Encore numbers "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" (what is it with the all-caps?) and "Road of Resistance" had barely faded out when I realized not even 90 minutes had gone by.at Houston Press
Pete Vonder Haar
Local press CultureMap Houston
Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from national acclaim for locally-born steakhouses to a big RodeoHouston reveal. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.1. 2…at CultureMap Houston
CultureMap Staff
Local press Houston Press
Video game rapping and dick jokes make for a surprisingly wholesome evening.at Houston Press
Jef Rouner
Local press Secret Houston
A career that needs no introduction — but here’s one anyway The Smart Financial Centre The Smart Financial Centre—owned by the City of Sugar Land and managed by ATG Entertainment—is located at 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, just 22…at Secret Houston
Colby Smith
Local press CultureMap Houston
Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre will celebrate its 10th anniversary that same way it celebrated its grand opening — with a performance by comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld. Known for his eponymous sitcom, Seinfeld, the comedian, writer, and…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press CultureMap Houston
Starbucks is closing a Houston-area locations this week as part of a broader plan to shutter 250 underperforming stores across North America, the company says.In a September 24 press release, chief operating officer Mike Grams revealed…at CultureMap Houston
Amber Heckler
Local press CultureMap Houston
There are few more harrowing types of movies than those that pit man versus nature. Films like The Revenant, Cast Away, and 127 Hours do a fantastic job of demonstrating just how difficult it is to survive the elements, as well as the…at CultureMap Houston
Alex Bentley
Local press CultureMap Houston
At TRIBUTE, the arrival of fall means more than a change in the weather. It’s an invitation to discover a new collection of dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico — all through the restaurant’s…at CultureMap Houston
CultureMap Create
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Farmhouse fatigue has officially set in across the South, especially in Texas, where — to the chagrin of many — even spec builders succumbed to the trend. Not since the decade-long reign of Texas Tuscan has a design style (a word this…at CultureMap Houston
Emily Cotton
Local press Secret Houston
Alice Carruthers
Local press Secret Houston
Colby Smith
Local press Secret Houston
It’s a special kind of panic when a trusty fridge starts making a suspicious noise right before a dinner party, or your dear old dishwasher finally washes its last load. But an unexpected breakdown, or a long-overdue itch to prep your home…at Secret Houston
Alice Carruthers
Local press Secret Houston
Readers Fest is set to take over The Office at POST Houston for a two-day literary festival this weekend. Here, all you bookworms can peruse a central book market to shop directly from local independent writers, small presses, and USA…at Secret Houston
Colby Smith
Local press Houstonia Magazine
PX Project goes beyond culinary skills to prepare fellows for the workforce.Eat & Drink at Houstonia Magazine
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Local press Houston Press
Bob Log III puts on a show that incorporates all of the body’s senses. Known for being a one-man band featuring Log in a full Evel Knievel-type jumpsuit with a helmet housing a telephone microphone, Log plays his guitar fast and hard and…at Houston Press
Gladys Fuentes
Local press Houston Press
We bring you a list of the hottest culinary happenings in Houston this weekend.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Local press CultureMap Houston
Houston’s Caribbean-spiced fried chicken restaurant is taking flight. Southern Jerks will open two new locations before the end of the year. They are:North Houston at 111 Greens RdSouth Park at 12374 Martin Luther King Blvd.Founded by chef…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press CultureMap Houston
A new exhibit about the role Galveston played in bringing immigrants to Texas is set to open at the Bryan Museum. The exhibit will particularly highlight the wave of Jewish immigrants from Russia and Eastern Europe in the early 1900s as…at CultureMap Houston
Jef Rouner
Local press CultureMap Houston
Texas' king and queen of home renovations, Chip and Joanna Gaines, are done lording over their 136-year-old castle in Waco. The stars of TV’s Fixer Upper have found a buyer for Cottonland Castle, Mansion Global reported. The sale is…at CultureMap Houston
John Egan
Local press CultureMap Houston
Houston Symphony’s Opening Night Gala had a new prelude this year — sunlight.The orchestra’s season-opening crowd gathered in Lynn Wyatt Square where champagne flowed alongside cocktails featuring Pantalones Organic Tequila. More than 450…at CultureMap Houston
Joel Luks
Local press CultureMap Houston
There’s no better excuse to crank up the Dolly Parton tunes, add a little sparkle, and find a new four-legged friend.On Friday, September 25, (9 to 5) Houston SPCA will celebrate Dolly Day, a one-day event honoring the American icon’s…at CultureMap Houston
CultureMap Create
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Robert Pattinson is among a select group of actors with multiple high-profile roles in 2026, having already starred in The Drama and The Odyssey, with Dune: Part Three yet to come. But the one that may earn him an Oscar nomination — if not…at CultureMap Houston
Alex Bentley
Local press CultureMap Houston
It’s that time of year when I get ridiculously excited about one very specific day: the Southern Smoke Festival, happening Saturday, October 3 at Discovery Green in downtown Houston. If you like to eat great food, drink great beverages,…at CultureMap Houston
Chris Shepherd
Local press Secret Houston
Sam Houston Park is a tranquil, 20-acre greenscape that doubles as an open-air museum. As the city’s first municipal park, it holds a collection of Houston’s oldest homes, preserved and managed by The Heritage Society. Among its lineup of…at Secret Houston
Colby Smith
Local press Houston Press
Having a name like Marina Rocks, audiences might already suspect that she takes her guitar playing seriously. “Every gig I have to try to live up to it but that’s okay,” laughs Rocks. The Austin native has deep roots in Houston where…at Houston Press
Gladys Fuentes
Local press Houston Press
We take a look at the upcoming food and drink events in Houston.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
Local press CultureMap Houston
In a state where local billionaires are wealthier than they've ever been, high-earning Texans need to make $73,000 more than they did a year ago if they want to be among the top 1 percent of earners, a new report has revealed.SmartAsset's…at CultureMap Houston
Amber Heckler
Local press CultureMap Houston
Houston’s fourth Trill Burgers is ready to make its debut. Over a year after announcing it had claimed a former Boston Market at the corner of Westheimer and Hillcroft, the restaurant will open its doors this Friday, September 25. Like its…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press CultureMap Houston
It may not feel like fall outside in Houston, but fall festival season has arrived. This weekend is loaded with options, including a the largest indoor Japanese festival in Texas, a celebration of Slavic culture, and a two-day food and…at CultureMap Houston
Craig D. Lindsey
Local press CultureMap Houston
A new statewide study examining the economic impacts of public libraries has revealed they have generated over $3.8 billion in value to local communities — a return of $4.74 for every $1 invested.The report, "Beyond the Stacks: Measuring…at CultureMap Houston
Amber Heckler
Local press CultureMap Houston
Midtown diners will soon have a new option for all-you-can-eat sushi. Seven Sushi & Robata has claimed the former Beer Market/D’Alba Cafe space (3304 Milam) for a new location that will open later this year. Like the original in…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press CultureMap Houston
Leading pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly broke ground today, Sept. 21, on its $6.5 billion manufacturing site at Houston's Generation Park.The 236-acre, state-of-the art factory is expected to come online in 2030 and will manufacture…at CultureMap Houston
Laura Furr Mericas, InnovationMap
Local press Secret Houston
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Colby Smith
Local press CultureMap Houston
An inner loop Italian restaurant known for its chic design and polished service is ready to makes it debut in The Woodlands. Bari Ristorante will open its second location on Wednesday, September 30.Located in the former Tris space at 24…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press Secret Houston
The former Greenspoint Mall in north Houston is coming down to make way for CityNorth Industrial Park, a $150 million logistics and distribution campus. Developers Lincoln Property Company and New York Life Investment Management are…at Secret Houston
Colby Smith
Local press Houston Press
Kim Wilson and the Fabulous Thunderbirds can always be counted on to crank out some serious blues.at Houston Press
Tom Richards
Local press CultureMap Houston
Like a signature style or favorite piece of jewelry, a distinctive perfume can be instantly recognizable and linked to the person wearing it. For those who don't want to smell like the same designer fragrances found in malls across the…at CultureMap Houston
Gabi De la Rosa
Local press CultureMap Houston
One of Houston’s most acclaimed soul food restaurants has temporarily closed as it prepares to move to a new location. Viola & Agnes’ Neo Soul Cafe’s time in Seabrook has come to an end, but diners can still get their fill of chef-owner…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press CultureMap Houston
A premier Houston events venue is hosting a night of immersive art headlined by a local hip-hop legend. Art After Dark will take place at Silver Street Studios on Saturday, October 24.For one night, the Warehouse at Silver Street (2000…at CultureMap Houston
Eric Sandler
Local press Secret Houston
Melissa Maynard
Local press CultureMap Houston
From pickleball courts to grandma’s house, Houston’s newest lineup of bars are adding plenty of personality to the city. Take a trip to Italy in Upper Kirby or embark on a global adventure in the Heights. Whichever bar Houstonians choose…at CultureMap Houston
Brianna McClane
Local press CultureMap Houston
A new national real estate report card has rated Houston top of the class for housing demand and affordability.Realtor.com's first-ever Metro Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card compared the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S.…at CultureMap Houston
Amber Heckler
Local press CultureMap Houston
Every two years, lifestyle magazine Southern Living picks its best new barbecue joints in the South, and four Texas spots made the 16-spot list, although none are in Houston. Three Austin-area joints lead the way: Two Goose Market &…at CultureMap Houston
Brianna Caleri
Local press Houston Press
Separately Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ are pillars of the blues, each known for his distinctive sound within the genre using acoustic guitars and powerful storytelling, always honoring the origin of the blues while incorporating a variety of…at Houston Press
Gladys Fuentes
Local press Houston Press
We take a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings.at Houston Press
Brooke Viggiano
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