By: John Pluecker Towards the end of City Council Meeting: Performed Participatory Democracy last night at Palm Center, a young boy behind me whined, “This is so weird.” I tend to agree. The emotional climax of the show was one of the most bizarre moments I’ve experienced in a while: a political consultant reading a surrealist think-piece on local politics on behalf of a local council member, interspersed with praise songs from the choir of the evangelical Iglesia de Ríos de Aceite, set in the courtroom of local African-American political powerhouse, Judge Zinetta Burney. All the while the directors of ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer Domy Books– Austin, TX edition– will proudly open the Monster Show 7 art exhibit to the public this Saturday, October 27, 2025. The opening is from 7-9pm, and is free to the public. Domy’s annual Monster Show features monster-themed drawings, just in time for Halloween. Local artists and national artists alike are featured in this year’s exhibition, which will remain on display until November 29, 2025. Featured artists include: Abi Daniel, Aidan Koch, Autumn Spadaro, Brendan Kiefer, Brendan Monroe, Brian Imler, Bryan Gardner, Bryan Spear, Cara Stewart, Chad Merritt, Charles Ben Russell, Cherie Weaver, Chris Cody, Cody ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer Local artist Skeez181 will host his inaugural all sculpture show alongside fellow friend and artist TKNY this coming up Friday, October 26 from 7pm-12am at Chuntaro Jones Studio. Come out to see the exhibition, Escondidas (“In Hiding”), which will showcase 13 of Skeez181’s polymer clay hand-sculpted masks. Santos Guerrero aka TKNY will also be displaying some of his new art, drawings, and prints in the show. Let it be noted that this show is one night only, admission is free! Complimentary refreshments will be served while supplies last– make sure to bring your 21+ ID to receive alcoholic ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer COHouston, Culture Pilot, and CoInside, collaborate to create a unique idea: an exhibition that blends the numerous fields of science (ie. neurology, psychology, biology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, etc.) with visual art, performance art, and music. The exhibition, SPAM (Science, Performance, Art, Music), is in its first year and will commence with an Opening Reception at CoInside (1919 Houston Ave.) on Thursday, November 1, 5-9PM.  The exhibition will remain on display and open to the public throughout the month of November. Fifteen pieces of visual art, 3 musical compositions, and one piece of performance art will be featured ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer The Mural Project works towards making a positive impact in our city by bringing a sense of community and togetherness to areas of Houston through the creation and display of murals. The Mural Project’s first group art show will open at Kingspoint Graffiti Mecca & Art Space this Saturday, September 22, from 5-8pm. This art space, also known as KINGSPOINT, or “The Mullet,” is Houston’s largest graffiti mecca and art space and is run by Southern Artists Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to help autistic children. In the past 18 months over 80 global contributing artists ... Read More »

By Jack Daniel Betz Second Lovers self-describes as “folk-rock/indie” but given the current state of “indie” (fawning, overwrought, forced) they ought to withdraw their alliance. “Wishers” is a beautifully crafted album that has the real potential of remaining timeless, far more than anything that gets the label “indie”, nowadays. To enter the tranquil, Americana-laden beauty of Second Lover’s debut I’d have to direct listeners to song “By the River”. Nic Morales croons eloquently, with just a dash of Kurt Cobain gravel in his voice,  about some past regret that he doesn’t fully reveal. You know it’s something heartrending, something really ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer Parks By You is an ever-growing societal coalition continuously working towards the increase of access to and improvement of friendly neighborhood parks and bayous in Houston. The initial objective is to pass a $160 million bond initiative on November 6th with the goal of creating a city where a majority of Houstonians will have the privilege to live within 1.5 miles of a park and green space by creating a system of interconnected trails and green spaces to unite our city’s seven main bayous and neighborhood parks. The passing of this bond will help allow communities to ... Read More »

By: Bill Lambert* Something is happening in local activism.  Protest and civil disobedience arrests are mounting in Houston– totaling more than 100– in just dozens of actions over the past year.  Haven’t heard about it? You’re not alone.  Here’s a re-cap: October 11- 150 people rallied at the Mickey Leland Federal Building, leading to 8 arrests of activists with Jobs Not Cuts.  Protesters were motivated by soaring unemployment and the votes by local representatives that shelved a jobs bill.  The action was inspired in part by Occupy Wall Street and included members of Occupy Houston, Good Jobs=Great Houston, and other Community Groups.  They were met by 50 ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer War’Hous Visual Studios in Houston’s Museum District will host the opening reception for an art show this Saturday that will feature the works of late local Houston artist, Aric McDaniel. On April 25, 2025, McDaniel was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident that took his life the next day. The opening reception of the show will be on Saturday, August 11, at 6:30PM, and will serve as an opportunity for friends, family, and the community to join together in in remembrance of Aric’s life as they view his numerous pieces on canvas, in sculpture, photography, and various ... Read More »

By: Erin Dyer I know you’ve been waiting for the perfect night to debut your brand-spankin’-new pair of tighty-whiteys, and Saturday is the perfect day– as long as they are underneath your pair of white linen pants and white shirt. Saturday, August 4, is the 6th annual White Linen Night in The Heights; a celebration marked by the traditional donning of white clothing, and an evening gathering in the Heights neighborhood to celebrate all things local. From 6-10pm, this year’s theme, “Local Faces, Local Flavor, Local Fun!” will focus on Heights-thriving businesses, musicians, and artists. White Linen Night (WLN) will ... Read More »