Results tagged “westheimerstreetfestival”

Now that most of the SXSW artists have left Texas, we have a slower week for concerts, but there are still some great shows to catch. Houstonist caught The Black Angels and VietNam in Austin this past weekend, and we're glad to hear that they (along with Flowers to Hide) are making a stop at Warehouse Live on Wednesday. The Westheimer Street Festival is this Saturday, with several dozen local acts on the roster.... more ›

On Sundays, Houstonist runs opinion pieces relevant to life in Houston. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author. Dilettante has not received any letters this month, so she will just assume you, dear reader, are busy with your resolutions or perhaps are out buying a parka to prepare for the snow storm that’s heading to Houston. Bundle up. Grab the nearest person, dog or plant and make yourself a hot toddy. Oh,... more ›

Houstonist remembers the old days of the Westheimer Street Festival, when lower Westheimer was closed for most of the weekend while freaks locals took over the street, selling crap you don’t need art, playing music, showing off their boa constrictors around their neck, and providing beer for visitors. Those days are gone, but the Houston Free Press is working to keep the spirit alive with the Westheimer Block Party. Rain or shine (which, unfortunately, looks... more ›