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Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage in Midtown
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Midtown Houston is proud to unveil a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park created by Houston artist Lotus Bermudez.
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Meet DUAL: Midtown Houston’s First-Ever Artist in Residence
For the first time, Midtown is launching an official Artist in Residence Program, a new investment in local creativity that gives one Houston artist the time, space, and support to build new work while connecting with the community along the way.
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Explore Midtown’s Four Parks During Earth Month
Earth Month is a natural time to get outside and experience the parks that help shape Midtown’s identity. From community gathering spaces to historic green pockets, Midtown’s parks make the district feel more livable, more walkable, and more connected.
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Midtown Graffiti Report
View our graffiti abatement report for March 2026
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Midtown Park and FIFA World Cup Green Corridor: Where Resilience, Innovation, and Community Come Together
Some greenspaces are more than a place to gather and find a shaded shelter. Some places represent the values of a neighborhood, the growth of a District and what forward thinking design can look like.
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100 Years of Music Icons: A New Sign Wrap at Bagby Park Honors Jazz Legacy in Midtown
In celebration of International Jazz Day and the 100th birth anniversary of three American music icons—Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Morton Feldman—Midtown Houston is unveiling a new sign wrap installation at Bagby Park
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press releases

September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 30, 2025
Midtown Hosts National Night Out in Bagby Park
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
September 10, 2025
City of Houston Unveils Six Public Art Installations that Challenge Perceptions of Homelessness, Provide Career Opportunities and Bring Art to Public Spaces
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
May 20, 2025
Unhoused Houstonians and Local Creative Community Collaborate on Employment Opportunities through a Series of Public Art Installations
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
December 18, 2024
The Mistletoe Market to return to Houston with “Home for the Holidays” Theme
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19, 2024
New Public Art Installation Honors Houston Icons for Hispanic Heritage Month
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for HueMan:Shelter
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
September 3, 2024
National Night Out in Midtown
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
August 29, 2024
Midtown Park Public Art Installations
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
June 10, 2024
Midtown Celebrates Juneteenth – 2024
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 26, 2024
2024 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
March 23, 2024
2023 Art in the Park
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
January 28, 2024
Black History Now
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news coverage

April 26, 2026
Travel Freak
Houston World Cup 2026 Guide: Everything You Need to Know
April 14, 2026
Houston Press
Cyclists Say Austin Street Is Less Safe as Road Work Wraps Up
March 31, 2026
Glasstire
Midtown Houston Arts Names Artist & Organization MicroGrant Awardees
March 25, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Midtown is Houston’s fastest-growing neighborhood. It’s also becoming one of the most diverse.
March 25, 2026
Innovation Map
World Cup’s 14-mile Green Corridor to leave lasting impact on Houston
March 18, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Beloved Houston neighborhood bar Urban Social expanding to Midtown
March 17, 2026
Culture Map Houston
World Cup’s 14-mile Green Corridor will leave a lasting impact on Houston
March 3, 2026
Houston Business Journal
Midtown seen as regional leader for business and development growth
February 25, 2026
Dining Out
Where to Dine in Midtown Houston: A Definitive Guide to the Neighborhood’s Best Restaurants
February 19, 2026
KHOU
Inside the multi-million dollar remodel of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Midtown
February 11, 2026
Hello Houston
Hello Houston Hosts Ensemble Theatre to Discuss Black Theater History for Black History Month
December 19, 2025
Hello Houston
Hello Houston: Jeanette Criglar & Maggie Segrich on Midtown reinvention
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Earth Month + Park Week: Explore Midtown Outdoors

April 28, 2026

Earth Month is a moment to appreciate what keeps Midtown feeling connected; our parks, public spaces, and the people who help care for them.

Midtown Is Blooming This Spring

March 27, 2026

Spring is taking shape across Midtown with new artist grants, community updates, and the return of outdoor park programming.

Honoring History, Building Momentum

February 26, 2026

This month, Midtown is celebrating Black History Month, spotlighting local businesses, and sharing district updates you need to know. We’re also looking ahead to March with live music at Bagby Park, new artist opportunities, and the return of park programming.
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Publications

The Midtown Buzz 2025
Cultural Arts Guide 2026

Media Contact

Madison Walkes, Midtown Houston | [email protected] | 832-652-8023

MPC UPDATE:

The November MPC Board Meeting has been cancelled

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UPDATE:

The MRA Board Meeting has been rescheduled for October 23rd

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