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 […]
Virtual Events, Staying Connected and Saving Money in Midtown Houston
During this time, most of us are witnessing COVID-19 unfolding from our homes– which is where we should be. Staying connected and informed is critically important, and we’ve got some tips to help you do both. Here are some ways to stay connected, healthy, and to save money while you stay home. Midtown Virtual […]
Prioritizing Health and Safety in Midtown Houston
Midtown Events At this time, our community’s safety is our top priority. In accordance with the City of Houston, we are officially cancelling all Midtown events scheduled for the months of March and April. As you have surely seen in the media, COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to spread both locally and globally. The safety and well-being […]