Results tagged “inthehood”

Dear Al Gore & all those people who keep telling us that driving cars causes global warming, An inconvenient truth of a misplaced vehicle led to Houstonist riding the bus to work yesterday instead of driving. Turns out that things were a bit more convenient that our assumptions about the use of mass transit in car-centric Houston. So, we thought we'd share a bit of our experience with you in hopes that other non-mass... more ›

The first Saturday of each month Heights residents--and just plain old lovers of the historic 'hood--descend upon a 10 block area between I-10 and 610, bordered by N. Main and Shepherd, for art, shopping, music, and fun. Convenient shuttles run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and stop at most of the major attractions. more ›

Gathering inspiration from New Orleans and those hot summer nights we've been having, the Heights will be hosting its first White Linen Night tomorrow from 6 to 10 p.m. Art lovers, shoppers and food connoisseurs alike will be roaming the streets to celebrate art, culture and community. By "roaming," of course, we mean the Heights version of roaming: Trolleys will be running and pedi-cab stations are at galleries on 11th and 19th streets. Hey, the Heights is a big place. more ›

Imagine hearing the (Brazilian drums, if you didn't know) and feeling the rhythm. Close your eyes and you'll think you're standing in the middle of Carnival, but nope — you're right here in Houston, no flight necessary. more ›

Strolling through the city, all dressed up with nowhere to go? Oh, and it’s 2 a.m. on a weekend? For nocturnal locals looking for the late-night parties, locating the excitement has been a challenge lately. What once had an obvious answer, the often-asked question — Where are all the after-hours clubs? — no longer has a clear or easy answer. The Houston after-hours bar scene has been an evasive one to follow lately. Take... more ›