Patio Brunch and New Orleans Flavor at Phil & Derek’s in Midtown Houston
Phil and Derek’s Restaurant and Jazz Lounge is bringing you the taste, smells, and atmosphere of New Orleans to the Space City with fun, live and upbeat jazz/R&B music. If you’re looking for a safe, social distancing spot in Midtown Houston, then Phil & Derek’s is just the place. They offer an indoor dining […]
Midtown Addresses Houston Affordable Housing Crisis
Every day, affordable housing threatens the stability, growth and vitality of families in communities surrounding Midtown Houston and throughout the city. Recognizing this issue is not the same as addressing it. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIRZ) are parallel organizations that use incremental taxes generated in Midtown […]
Hurricane Preparedness and You
As Hurricane Laura continues to develop, please follow recommendations made by the City of Houston. At this time, the city does not anticipate issuing evacuation orders. However, it is important to stay vigilant as conditions can change rapidly. In addition to the local news, the Regional Joint Information Center (JIC) is your best source for timely and accurate information […]
Teach You Tuesday: Change is Brewing
In keeping with Midtown Houston’s Teach You Tuesday tradition, the first Tuesday of August invites you to explore and learn something new about beer. If craft brewing has ever crossed your mind as a hobby, now is your chance to learn from skilled local brewmasters at Under the Radar Brewery. To raise awareness about the […]
Get your Roll on in Midtown Houston
In the past few months, Houstonians have been rediscovering the simple joys of getting outside to visit parks, see public art and explore the city on two wheels. In the month of March alone, there were 1,400 BCycle rentals from our nine stations in Midtown Houston. We proudly tout a variety of options for […]
Live Music and Craft Brews at Midtown Houston’s Virtual Party
Photo of Luke Whitney, who’ll be performing live at this month’s Beats & Eats Now that we’re seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state, it’s more important than ever to do the thing that we know works best to slow the spread: social distancing. Live music and the arts in general, have been […]
Mask Up in Midtown Houston
Once again, Mayor Sylvester Turner has called on all Houstonians to mask up to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask protects you, but more importantly it prioritizes the safety of others, especially those more vulnerable to illness. The digital media campaign calls on both residents and visitors to continue socially distancing, washing […]
Midtown Management District Board Announces New Officers
The Midtown Management District (MMD) Board of Directors has elected new officers– residents, changemakers and business owners who reside in the very community they will serve. This diverse group of leaders engenders the same spirit of inclusion MMD prides itself on. As a body of individuals charged with promoting, developing, and maintaining the arts, entertainment, housing, […]
Socializing and Social Distancing in Midtown Houston
Photo via Instagram user @suzieflores This week Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the City of Houston will close businesses that fail to follow state guidelines limiting venues to 25% capacity. While we all aim to get back to business as usual, Midtown Houston continues to prioritize the safety and health of our residents and visitors. […]
Experience the Arts Virtually in Midtown Houston
Photo of Houston artist Kelli Wassomwww.kelliwassom.com The pandemic has impacted small businesses across the city, but local artists have been hit particularly hard. Now is a perfect time to support your local artists by experiencing the arts virtually in Midtown Houston. Children’s Storytime Midtown and The Ensemble Theatre have joined forces to put a new […]
Shop Local: Update on Midtown Houston Restaurants and Retailers
Photo via Artisans Restaurant on Facebook As we continue to monitor recommendations from the City of Houston, we want to encourage Midtown Houston visitors and residents to continue practicing social distancing and prioritizing your health and safety. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Here’s […]
Free Mask Distribution in Houston
As we continue to monitor recommendations from the City of Houston, we want to encourage Midtown Houston visitors and residents to continue practicing social distancing and prioritizing your health and safety. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The […]