Things To Do In Houston

The Signature Sandwiches of Bocca Deli Are Fancier Than Usual

Take a tour through Bocca Deli in this week's cafe slideshow.Situated in the endcap of a new stucco-clad strip mall that also houses a liquor store, the prim and tidy... More »

Getting Your Ital-Mex Fusion Fix at Bellissimo

Take a virtual tour of Bellissimo in this week's slideshow.You know that tired old bumblebee metaphor people trot out when they're trying to describe something that... More »

Getting Crafty at Witchcraft Tavern

Take a trip through Witchcraft's rock 'n' roll-inspired dining room and check out its wall-mounted sculpture made of vintage speakers.If you're expecting a review full of... More »

When you need a break from glittery lights and electro DJs spinning New Order jams and just want to drink your Jack Daniel's in peace, you go to Lola's. Housed in a dark building just off Montrose, Lola's Depot has been a haven for smokers and swillers for years now. It's our favorite... More »

With nightly performances ranging from rock, indie, pop, punk, and metal, the upstairs stage at Rudyard's has a hit-or-miss, mixed bag quality that makes it one of the most unique and exciting venues in town. That, and the fact that their burger is fucking orgasmic.The Montrose pub's... More »

The walls of Warren's Inn are already covered in plaques commemorating the bar's previous Best of Houston® wins for everything from Best Jukebox to Best Bar, period, so we just hope there's room for one more. But until we find a better place to relax with an after-work cocktail or two,... More »

Numbers is best-known, of course, for "Classic Numbers," DJ Wes Wallace's Friday-night institution of all things '80s and alternative. Open since the late '70s, as seemingly eternal (or is that undead?) as Dracula himself, Numbers also hosts local necromancers Underworld's monthly... More »

Aeros, Rockets and concerts. Oh my! Houston's Toyota Center is built to impress and hosts big-time, all-star performances, ranging from Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga to Metallica and Tool. When it isn't a sporting event, the venue's playing surfaces are removed, giving way to an extra... More »

Formerly Verizon Wireless Theater, Bayou Music Center is still a force to be reckoned with, thanks largely to Live Nation's solid bookings. BMC makes our list primarily for the quality of its lineup, but the venue's setup is also worth mentioning for giving fans a great view of the... More »