Influential '80s band Echo & The Bunnymen bring on a new Houston show

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/17 12:20P Steven Devadanam

In yet another jolt to Gen-Xers' "it's been how long!?" sensibilities, one of the most influential bands in modern British music history has just announced a North American tour celebrating 40 -- yes,...

Houston author thrills readers with 2 hot new titles set in Texas

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/17 11:00A Natalie Harms

After her author debut last year, Houstonian Ashley Winstead is bookending her summer with two new releases -- two books that couldn't be any more different. Last year, Winstead published In My Dreams...

Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/16 11:30A Hannah J. Phillips

Move over David Attenborough and Barack Obama, there's a new wildlife narrator on the job, and he's here to both celebrate and conserve what makes Texas unique. Narrated by none other than Matthew...

Lady Gaga invites Houstonians to her decadent Ball in new tour stop

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 10:52A Steven Devadanam

One of pop culture' most celebrated performers is bringing her bad romance to Houston. Lady Gaga has added a Bayou City date to her The Chromatica Ball global stadium tour, one of three new dates....

Edgy comedian-actor-podcaster Bill Burr makes slight return to Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 9:02A Steven Devadanam

Edgy, insightful, and a little fed up with pretty much everything, comedian/actor/podcaster Bill Burr has earned a loyal following for his deadpan takes on pop culture, sports, and society as a whole....

Houston summer movie season makes a big return with 15 must-see films

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 5:27A Alex Bentley

When the pandemic shut down movie theaters and made streaming movies at home an enjoyable option for many, it was fair to wonder if the landscape of watching movies had changed forever. But in the...

There was a whole lot going on with local nonprofit

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 5/13 5:00P By DOREEN HUGHES

United Way Galveston County Mainland held its second annual golf tournament at Bayou Golf Course in Texas City. The morning started cloudy, gray and windy, with a rain shower, but the weather didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere under the pavilion.…

Celebrate Houston's vibrant Asian community at this free downtown fest

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 9:30A Craig D. Lindsey

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are two things you can do if you want to support and/or salute the AAPI community. First, check out Everything Everywhere All at Once,...

Hip-hop's lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar steps to Houston on new tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 8:10A Steven Devadanam

Known for spitting frenetic lyrics at an oft-blinding pace, Kendrick Lamar has reached global fame for his West Coast hip-hop/progressive rap/jazz-imbued tunes and clever musings (who else references...

Netflix's Senior Year cements Rebel Wilson as a comedic force

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 7:34A Alex Bentley

Ever since Rebel Wilson had her breakout in 2011's Bridesmaids, her comedic persona has been built on her quick wit, her natural Australian accent, and her physicality due to her body size being...

Top Chef recap: Chef Evelyn surge in Galveston, plus, who's out

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 3:50A Eric Sandler

For the 11th episode of Top Chef season 19, the remaining six cheftestants (welcome back, Sarah Welch) travel to Galveston. A cynical recapper might posit that the episode mostly serves as a...

Global pop star Olivia Rodrigo electrifies adoring Houston crowd

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/12 10:25P Johnston Farrow

Olivia Rodrigo is having a moment. And the biggest pop star in the world brought that moment to the Bayou City on Thursday, May 12 in one of the most raucous and highly anticipated shows of 2022....

#FoodieFriday: In Dallas, The Mexican Combines Authentic Culture and a Fine Dining Experience Not To...

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 5/12 10:00P Julie T

Bringing authentic and dynamic cuisine inspired from Northern Mexico, The Mexican is now open for the ultimate fine-dining Mexican experience. About The Mexican The Mexican introduces a new approach...

Netflix's Operation Mincemeat keeps the World War II genre alive

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/12 6:26A Alex Bentley

If there's one genre of movies that seems like it will never die, it's World War II. Even more than 80 years past the start of that generation-defining war, filmmakers continue to be fascinated by its...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/12 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend is going to the dogs, with two events featuring adorable fur-baby fun, all benefitting local animal charities. Also look for fun at Hermann Park, free Houston Ballet performances at...