When Laura Schaefer, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University and her husband, Andrew, a professor of computational and applied mathematics at Rice, moved to Houston from ...
Whether you’re staying downtown during your Houston vacation and are eager to explore, or you’re just an everyday resident looking for a little weekend adventure, downtown’s proximity to other hip ...
One of the latest trends sweeping the restaurant industry has been the opening of food halls across the nation. What is a food hall? Think of it as a fancier ...
Metallic dragons, wide-eyed hippos, singing fish, superhero mobiles, candy-painted slabs and gloriously colored low riders – every spring they invade Downtown streets en masse. And we welcome them home to ...
“We’re striving to continue Downtown’s transformation,” Bob Eury says. On a clear winter day, the Houston Downtown Management District executive director and Central Houston president sits in a Houston Center ...
Summer is in full swing, you’re rolling with your squad Downtown, and as you’re taking a stroll through the Ballpark District, you find yourself in front of two unfamiliar, black-trimmed ...
Local Foods has arrived Downtown. The brainchild of hometown heroes Benjy Levit and chef/partner Dylan Murray, Local Foods struck an immediate chord when it first launched in 2011 next door ...
Hot, hotter, hottest. Downtown is on fire with activities, destinations, and events all summer long, and we don’t want you to miss any of it. From Astros to kombucha, Free ...
While Downtown Houston has always had a number of dining options to choose from, over the past five years or so, there have been a lot of newcomers to the ...
Infamously zoning-averse and unsentimental about its past, Houston’s reputation has long been one of urban sprawl, strip malls and car culture. But profound changes have taken place in recent years, ...
It might seem that many Theater District organizations go on summer break as the number of main stage productions slow down during the peak of Houston’s heat spell. But the ...
The inner looper's guide to finding the right school! Access to quality education is a central value to Houstonians. And now, so is the desire to live a walkable, urban ...
The 43rd Restaurant & Lounge is located on top of the 1415 Louisiana building in the heart of downtown Houston. The 43rd features several private event spaces each with its own view ...
Known as one of the best places to get great food for your money, Treebeards offers delicious Cajun cuisines that are sure to satisfy. Exceptional menu items include the chicken ...
Luisa’s Pasta is a fast casual concept in The Shops at Houston Center. They offer fresh made pastas using traditional techniques and natural ingredients. Guests can choose their pasta, sauce and topping combinations, or ...
Located inside the Doubletree Hotel overlooking Allen Center Courtyard. Relax after a busy day and enjoy your favorite beverage in the Atrium Lobby Lounge, while you catch up on the ...
Rachel's Cafe is an old fashioned hamburger joint inside the historic Londale Building. This quaint little café has an extensive menu with lots of simple classics like burgers, fries, sandwhiches ...
And for those who have missed James Pirtle’s Notsuoh, mourn no longer; this funky spot is open again. Patrons can enjoy art, music, games and more along with its simple ...
This Guatemalan-inspired bar offers drink specials every day of the week, plenty of flat screen TVs to keep up with the latest sporting events and features live DJ’s on the ...
Offices of Downtown District, Central Houston Inc., and DRA/TIRZ #3
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston is a non-profit, all-volunteer company which, since 1952, has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the delightful legacy of Gilbert and Sullivan's wonderful ...
Like the rest of Texas, Downtown Houston is a pretty big place to walk around. There are a lot of things to see up close and from a distance. Experience ...
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling is a three-act narrative ballet, set to John Lanchbery’s powerful arrangement of Franz Liszt compositions, based on the historic 1889 incident involving the murder-suicide of the ...
In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel wanders the countryside with the Red Cavalry. Seventy years later, a mysterious KGB agent spies on a woman in Dresden and falls in ...
Straight from the runway, garments and accessories from Fashion Fusion are on display at the Central Library. The annual competition is presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the award-winning ...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minute Maid Park, including historic Union Station, broadcasting booth or press boxes, Astros' or visitors' dugout, luxury suites and much more. Mon-Sat 10 am and at noon.
Watch your Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park!
Make Sundays your favorite day in the park at Discovery Green. Enjoy live music while playing fun games and picnicking with your loved ones!
Barbecue joints from around the area will be serving dishes that represent their interpretation of Houston-style barbecue at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Along with a panel of judges, guests will ...
Visit Saint Arnold Brewing Company's Brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Their knowledgeable staff will explain the history, ingredients, and equipment used to produce the freshest ...
Ghost tours, tunnel walks and rail tours, architectural tours and more are available. Tour guide Sandra Lord is the resident expert and has been conducting downtown and Houston tours since ...
Arcade, a series of dynamic streamer sculptures by Texas-based artistic duo Sunny Sliger and Marianne Newsom of The Color Condition, brings dramatic color and whimsy to the Avenida and Discovery ...
Relax and enjoy brunch in the elegant and sunny Oyster Bar at Prohibition, whilst the world-famous Moonlight Dolls treat you to an afternoon of music, comedy and stunning burlesque performances. ...