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Your Guide to February

By Kimberly Guel on Jan. 17, 2026

February is the perfect time to be in Houston, with major cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, and Black History Month. Plus, love is in the crisp air with Valentine’s Day upon us. Here’s your guide to make the most of such a special month in Houston! Where to Stay Hotel Icon Located in Downtown Houston, Hotel Icon has a lobby that will take your breath away. The full floor lobby, which is punctuated with original architectural elements that include turn-of-the-century…

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10 Best Places in Houston to Ring In the New Year

By Patrick Magee on Dec. 18, 2025

From tarot card readings in a Galveston speakeasy to old-world glamour at La Colombe d’Or, New Year’s Eve in Houston runs the gamut. Add in a $2,026 dinner at Turner’s Cut and a dance floor packed wall-to-wall at Art Club, and it’s clear there’s no shortage of ways to count down to midnight. These are the parties setting the tone for 2026. Check out our page dedicated to NYE here. Find out more parties in the EVENTS CALENDAR. Explore MORE THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON. Check out this Houston Hotel…

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Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 07, 2024

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, green beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (though maybe not this year). If you're looking for a place to celebrate, you're in luck! Houston has something Irish themed to suit every taste. Houston St. Patrick's Parade and Celebration March 16, 2024 Join an…

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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

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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Guest Blog: Saint Arnold Beer Garden

By VisitHouston on Mar. 04, 2021

HEY, Y’ALL! It’s us, Saint Arnold Brewing Company taking over this blog on Visit Houston. We have a pretty important thing we need your help with. 🙏 Our beloved Saint Arnold Beer Garden is up for USA TODAY’s award for Best Beer Garden in America. We know we should win, and you know we should win, but it’s probably a good idea to let everyone else know why we should win… so, that’s basically why we’re writing this lil blog entry. Hope you see it and drop us a vote. #love Who are we? Or…

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Astros Baseball Watch Bars in Houston

Oct. 21, 2019

The Astros are back in the World Series for the second time in three years! With the series starting on Tuesday, October 22, you need to figure out where to watch the game. Daikin Park will be filled to capacity, so whether the 'Stros are home or not, here are the top watch bars to root for the home team. Schedule Game 1 on Tuesday, 10/22 - Nationals at Astros Game 2 on Wednesday, 10/23 - Nationals at Astros Game 3 on Friday, 10/25 - Astros at Nationals Game 4 on Saturday, 10/26 - Astros at…

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Mardi Gras in Houston

By Kathleen Landry on Feb. 23, 2019

Mardi Gras is truly an experience unlike any other, but you don’t have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Festivals, parades, happy hours, and freshly baked king cakes take over H-Town during carnival season, but sometimes you just need to know where to look. Grab your krewe and check out our list of the best ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston. Parties, Pub Crawls, and Parades, Oh My! Downtown View this post on Instagram A post…

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Houston Ice Houses: Find Your New Favorite

By Paula Nino Kehr on Oct. 05, 2018

Ice houses have a special place in Texas history. In the early 1900s, nearly every Texas town had one of these establishments, which sold ice blocks for home ice boxes. But with the advent of electrical refrigerators, ice houses evolved into small convenience stores of sorts, and eventually became neighborhood gathering places where patrons could stop for an ice cold beer and conversation. While many ice houses have disappeared, Houston still has a number of these establishments – some old, some…

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Jazz It Up- A Guide to the Best Jazz Spots in Houston

By Kathleen Landry on Aug. 03, 2018

Houston is paving its own way with a Jazz scene that pulls from a number of different cultures, sounds and influences. Jazz enthusiasts are enjoying the city’s impressive music scene as the genre continues to grow in popularity. As such, there are great spots for anyone looking to enjoy a night of jazz music. Whether you’re looking for Latin, blues, classic or swing, our city has you covered with multiple venues for your listening pleasure. Perhaps one of the most well-known and paramount spots…

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World Cup 2018 Watch Bars: Houston

Jul. 06, 2018

As we head into the final days of the World Cup, it’s not hard to see that Houston is home to a large number of dedicated soccer fans. While basketball, baseball and American football may often steal the spotlight, a large number of Houstonians share a passion for the world’s most popular sport. For these fans, often relegated to second-class status in most sports bars, the time has come to proudly let their fútbol flags fly! Pitch 25 This soccer-themed bar may be the new kid on the block, but…

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