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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 […]

(Photo via Tacos A Go Go on Facebook) Small businesses and restaurants in Midtown Houston need us now more than ever. There are many ways to support local businesses affected by COVID-19 while practicing social distancing. If you don’t see your favorite business listed below, please reach out to us at @MidtownHOU on Facebook , […]

Call for Artists: Five Reasons to Join Us at Art in the Park

  Every year, for one day in April, Elizabeth Baldwin Park (1701 Elgin St.) is transformed into a vibrant art festival where visitors can explore artworks and buy pieces directly from the artists. For 2020, we’re looking forward to our biggest event yet, with 3,000 visitors expected. While there are countless reasons to be a […]

Midtown Park: A Hidden Gem for Brides to Be

  Despite the fact that weddings are joyful occasions, wedding planning is notoriously stressful. In the struggle to get it all right–finding the perfect dress, planning the fairytale ceremony, coordinating the food and flowers– sometimes we overlook obvious options, like the fact that Midtown Park is a prime location for a wedding ceremony. Benefits of […]

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