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Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than, well, just keep looking at what your reading. Two great festivals begin this weekend, and both continue next weekend. Lucky you. Double your pleasure, double the fun. Houston International Festival: iFest Spotlights China Sorry if you missed the Houstonist ticket giveaway, we are all out. But you can still see some of the greatest acts visiting Houston this year for only $10. A steal!... more ›

This year's music line-up for April's International Festival has been announced. It includes some alt.country, funk, blues, reggae, folk, cajun, and traditional African music. So what's this year's theme? You guessed it: China. Actually, the folks at iFest are good about booking a diverse array of musicians, no matter what the theme is. This year's headliner is one of our favorite singer/songwriters from the south: Lucinda Williams. 54 year-old Williams just released her first album... more ›

So we're coming up on Juneteenth, the celebration of Union Gen. Gordon Granger's reading the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston on June 19, 1865, freeing slaves in Texas. Though the Proclamation arrived in Texas late, that didn't put a damper on the celebration — and now, 141 years later, Juneteenth is believed to be the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. There are a lot of events going on around town... more ›

The Menil Collection is known for the private art collection of John and Dominique de Menil, along with some of the best surrealist art in the world. This weekend, you can add a new twist to Menil’s programs, with the second edition of New Orleans Jazz on the museum grounds. This Sunday afternoon, the New Birth Brass Band will bring their unique version of New Orleans jazz to the museum. The critically acclaimed band fuses... more ›

Wednesday The crawfish has been boiling everywhere lately, so it’s a good night to catch New Orleans’ New Birth Brass Band at the Volcano. And enjoy a frozen screwdriver, of course. Music: “I Got a Woman” 7 p.m. at Volcano | info Cincinnati’s Moth stops in Houston tonight. Sometimes compared to Weezer, especially since they’ve soften their punk roots for mainstream success. Houston’s Slippin’ Mickies opens. 9 p.m. at Rudyard’s | info Thursday Almost... more ›

With the Texans' and the Rice Owls' seasons in the basement and the UH Cougars possibly headed to a baby bowl, it looks like the most football excitement in Houston this weekend is the Big 12 Championship. Though the game itself is sold out, there'll be plenty of events in town for you Longhorn and Buffalo fans — and everyone else: The Big 12 Championship Fan Fest kicks off at noon today and 9 a.m.... more ›