Tis the season y’all! And it’s a very weird holiday season indeed. Here are four socially distant ways to celebrate the holidays in downtown Houston! DECK THE TREES Every year The Alley Theatre has designers sponsor and decorate dozens of Christmas trees and this year is bigger than ever with the trees set up in the window … Continue reading
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5 Beautiful Houston Murals That Are Full of Hope
These days, it’s easy to feel down. You may have lost your job or are being overworked. You may be missing your friends or family members and all the virtual options are just not doing it any more. I won’t pretend to understand what’s upsetting you most…. but I will try to cheer you up … Continue reading
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Downtown Houston
Every single year. Halloween ends and then BOOM. All the Christmas stuff comes out. But, can we take a second to appreciate Thanksgiving?? This year would be a great chance for you to give Turkey Day its moment because our friends at Visit Houston are pulling out all the stops for Thanksgiving weekend 2019. (Heads … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Attend the SCENE Opening Act Party at Alley Theatre
Let’s get groovy, y’all! The Alley Theatre is taking us back in time at its annual SCENE Opening Act Party. It’ll be a fun night out on the town supporting one of our favorite Houston arts institutions. The party is Friday, September 6, from 8 pm to midnight. It’s put on by the Alley’s young … Continue reading
10 Houston Spots to Catch a 4th of July Fireworks Show
The Houston skyline is about to be showered with fireworks aplenty at the 2019 Freedom Over Texas. Plus, all around town there will be pops of fireworks shows you have a chance to catch too! Downtown’s fireworks are set to blast off at 9:35 pm, so if you’re near downtown, plan to look up around … Continue reading
Houston Spots to Watch an Astros Game
We’re always on the hunt for cool new spots to enjoy a baseball game. We’ve been Astros fans from childhood — that’s what you get when you grow up in Houston — but the city has been electric every season since we won the World Series (why does that not even feel real, STILL!). Anyways, … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Sign Up for the Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Y’all it’s that time of year and the city of Houston is ramping up for it’s annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta! I participated in the race last year and had so much fun that my boyfriend is literally flying home from Germany that weekend so we can do it again. Let me tell you 10 fantastic reasons … Continue reading
Prohibition: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar is Houston’s very own downtown burlesque show, and the closest thing we’ll get to the Moulin Rouge. It’s great for bachelorettes, boozy brunches or, if you’re brave, date night. But, you must be warned: It’s pretty raunchy. Here’s what you need to know before you go! It’ll cost you. Dinner and … Continue reading
10 Murals to Visit in Houston in 2019
Another year brings Houston another wave of vibrant murals to decorate the city! Over the past few months, I’ve been searching, and snapping, and collecting shots of some of my favorite new murals to pop-up in the Houston, and I’m so excited to share them with you! While compiling this list, the reoccurring theme across … Continue reading
5 Reasons to Skate at the ICE at Discovery Green
For all the haters out there that don’t believe Houston has a winter, I have a challenge for you. Dress up in your winter best–I’m talking thick socks, sweaters, hats, and gloves–then head on over to Discovery Green, sip on some hot chocolate, get lost in the boardwalks of Christmas lighted trees, and skate a few … Continue reading