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  Comicpalooza: The Texas International Comiccon is coming to the George R. Brown Convention Center from Fri., May 25th through Sun., May 27th. Flying under the banner of "Anime, Comics, Film, and More" (almost typed Moore. Heh.), this year's Comicpalooza promises to deliver just that. Boasting an expansive and diverse lineup of guests that... [Read more...]

It's been argued that, when compared with baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, soccer has littler bearings popularity-wise in the USA.  But not only is this untrue about soccer in the nation, but it's untrue about soccer in Houston. Simply go to a Houston Dynamos game and you'll see what we mean.  And with several home games at the BBVA Compass... [Read more...]

Chances are you have some memory, good or bad, of participating in a school science fair.  But while many of us experimented in chemical reactions, often by mixing vinegar and baking soda [or Mentos and Diet Coke] or the like, it's arguable that only a seldom few of us discovered, or perhaps created something new. But if you did, then you may have also... [Read more...]

Not every date night has to be something like "dinner and a movie". Not that there's anything wrong with that. But if you'd like to try something new, we recommend having a day date at one of Houston's eclectic and ambient art galleries. It doesn't matter if you're a fan of Da Vinci or Kahlo, Escher or Pollack, there's something that everyone's... [Read more...]

One of the great things about fashion, or about art in general, is that it's reflective of the times and the moods of the people therein.  One of the easiest way to conceptualize this is through the use of colors: blues often signify tranquility, greens nature, browns the earth or soil, and reds tend to represent passion and love. Bearing this in mind,... [Read more...]

The latest play from playwright Conor McPherson, who's previous works include the outstanding The Weir and This Lime Tree Bower, The Seafarer is currently playing at The Alley Theatre. Boasting a cast of AT regulars, as well as Broadway's Declan Mooney, The Seafarer tells the story of a five-man card game during Christmas Eve in Dublin, wherein four... [Read more...]

And not just because The Cars tell us to! The concluding second half of the Houston International Arts Festival is set to shake up downtown Houston this weekend (April 28th-29th), with the spotlight of this year's festival set on the arts and culture of Argentina. Here's what you can expect from this weekend's "half full" portion of the food, music,... [Read more...]

"Get on your bikes and ride!" To the Bayou City Outdoors Farmer’s Market Bike Ride! Running (or riding! Hay-oh!) from 8am-noon on Saturday, April 28th at the Farmer’s Markets of Houston, this is a 3 hour (apx.) ride that stretches over 12-15 miles of side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston. So, not only will you get a... [Read more...]

 Whether you're looking for something to help you get more exercise and improve your flexibility, something to help you reduce your stress levels, or something to help you relax and find "inner peace", you're bound to find what you're looking for at a Houston yoga session. There are plenty of great yoga studios and gyms with certified yoga instructors, dispersed... [Read more...]

Get ready to rev your physical and figurative engines Houston!  The Annual Susan's Rally Against Cancer is back! Now in it's 19th consecutive year, the Susan's Rally continues it's tradition as a scavenger hunt on wheels (think the Amazing Race meets Rat Race meets Cannonball Run) that takes people through many of Houston's lesser known landmarks and areas... [Read more...]

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