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Where to Watch the Big Game in Houston

Ready for the Big Game this Sunday? The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and you can catch all the excitement at these Houston establishments. Prefer to stay home? We’ve also included some irresistible to-go options for your at-home Super Bowl spread. Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown invites you to elevate your game day experience at their Big Game Watch Party on February 11, featuring the biggest football event of the…

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College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Houston

At the beginning of 2024, Houston is again in the national spotlight as it hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8 at NRG Stadium. Get your tickets for the big game! Looking for an elevated experience? Go PLAYOFF PREMIUM! Welcome to Houston! Local and out-of-town fans are ready for a lot of action and fun during the entire weekend in Houston. The College Football Playoff (CFP) organized a series of events for all ages; some are free to participate. Downtown Houston…

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Your Guide to January

If you visit Houston in January, get ready to experience all this vibrant urban-chic metropolis has to offer, including great food, concerts, festivals, performing arts, unique attractions, and so much more. In January, you can still skate on the ice at Discovery Green and enjoy some holiday lights shows, including Zoo Lights (Houston Zoo), Galaxy Lights (Space Center Houston), Radiant Nature (Houston Botanic Garden) and Winter Wonderlawn (POST), even if Santa is gone. Whether you are coming on…

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Where to Eat and Stay Around Minute Maid Park

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Osso & Kristalla 1515 Texas Ave Osso & Kristalla, a stylish trattoria and lounge, unites contemporary rustic-chic and delectable modern Italian cuisine. If you're looking for a bit more upscale dinner before a game, this is the spot. Indianola 1201 Saint Emmanuel St. Another more…

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Houston Astros Parking Guide

Finding the perfect parking for a game at Minute Maid Park can be a true curveball. We’ve got you covered here with the best parking lots and garages, along with tips and tricks so you can focus on cheering on the Astros without breaking a sweat. Parking Hacks: Skip the headache of circling and searching and plan out your parking in advance. Purchase a parking pass for one of the Official Minute Maid Parking Lots, use the recommended SpotHero Parking Page, or use ParkWhiz to book your spot in…

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Father's Day in Houston

Celebrating Father’s Day in H-Town It’s Father’s Day…almost! Do you have your plans set for Sunday, June 18th? Whether you’re celebrating a dad, grandpa, or father figure, get out and about because there is plenty to do. Where to Dine Backstreet Café Backstreet Cafe is a go-to spot for celebrations of all kinds, especially Father’s Day. This fun and family-friendly atmosphere is offering a special three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The prix fixe menu is $49 per adult and $15 per child…

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Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

For some, it’s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it’s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season. Foolish? Maybe. Necessary? Definitely. After the 2017 season’s World Series-winning run against the Dodgers, there’s no shortage of quirky habits that almost certainly contributed to our World Champion’s post-season juju. We’ve assessed some of the Astro’s super fan rituals from 2017 and decided to…

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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

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FAQs: The Houston Outlaws

Houston, there’s a new sports team coming to town – esports, that is. The Houston Outlaws, one of the twelve founding teams of the Overwatch League, are bringing their game to Houston’s Revention Music Center for the first time ever, the weekend of February 29-March 1. On Saturday (2/29) the Outlaws take on the London Spitfire, and Toronto Defiant on Sunday (3/1). Wondering what the Overwatch League is and why you should go support The Houston Outlaws? Keep reading. What is the Overwatch…

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Connor Barwin

Linebacker, Houston Texans With his trademark hipster haircut and progressive sense of style, Connor Barwin turns heads on and off the field. The 6-foot-4 Texans linebacker who hails from the Midwest has taken to his adoptive city with aplomb. Far from an unapproachable pro-athlete, you're more likely to find him at a dive bar schmoozing with the locals than a society function. After three seasons with the Texans (he was drafted out of the University of Cinncinati in 2009) No. 98 has become one…

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