Bars & Clubs in Houston
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
Think you have what it takes to make a crowd laugh? Prove it! Monday's is Open Mic Night at Laff Stop Comedy Club (new location, 526 Waugh Dr). Said to be one of the best open mics in the country, & with NBC, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO & the Montreal Comedy Festival all scheduling their yearly talent searches here, I'd beg for anyone to ...
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

In support of his latest cd, Ear Drum, the only true hip hip artist left, Talib Kweli will be in the building at Warehouse LIVE! (813 St. Emanuel), Saturday, September 15th. One hitch, to gain entry you must R.S.V.P. SCIONEVENTS.com. Sorry kiddies, 21 & up. Doors open at eight; show starts at nine.
SCIONEVENTS
http://scionevents.com/
Talib Kweli
http://www.talibkweli.com/
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
N'dambi which means "Most Beautiful" is a well-known singer in the R&B/Neo Soul scene, will be performing Wednesday, October 3rd at 10pm at downtown's Red Cat Jazz Cafe (924 Congress). As a former background singer for Erykah Badu, most may not know of her music however plenty remember her as the sista with the big afro backing Erykah.
I first came across N'dambi in 2002 on a trip to New ...
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Monday, August 20th, 2007
Sneaker Pimps, the world's largest touring sneaker show and cultural exhibit brings Jersey rapper Redman to Warehouse Live (813 St. Emanuel), Saturday, September 8th. The show features over a thousand pair of rare, vintage, and celebrity-signed sneakers, plus original artwork from artists across the globe. I'm a Puma-girl myself so I can dig this type of event. I've heard of this show before, it's toured ...
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Friday, August 10th, 2007

First, Rock the Bells on Wednesday, now the pioneers of hip hop on Saturday. This is what's up! For the real hip hop heads, The Sugar Hill Gang will land at the Meridian (1503 Chartres) on Saturday, August 11th with special guest Oran "Juice" Jones...u know, I saw u & him walkin' in the rain...
Time has been good to Wonder Mike, dude's still lookin' nice. Say it with ...
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Thursday, August 9th, 2007

The king of physical comedy is in town! Arnez J, former host of BET's Comic View & current co-host of the number one morning radio show on Chicago 's WGCI, will be performing at the Houston Improv through Sunday, August 12th.
The man is a cut-up, & he's funny too. He's been compared to the physical comedy of Jim Carey & Jerry Lewis. Be sure to get ...
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007

Looking for movies by independent filmmakers in Houston and surrounding areas? Check out "First Friday Cinema" at Bohemeos this Fri, July 6th at 8:30pm.
Located 2 miles south of downtown at 702 Telephone Rd., Bohemeos is an eclectic little space that serves coffee, tea, cakes, pies, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. "First Friday Cinema" will showcase a wide variety of short films by students, professionals, and the like. Free ...
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Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Most people know Tone Loc from his 90's mega-hits Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina but what a lot of people don't know, he's also done a handful of movies too. From 94's Poetic Justice with Tupac and Janet Jackson to Pacino's crime-filled drama Heat. Nonetheless, Tone Loc will be performing at Scout Bar (18307 Egret Bay Blvd, Clear Lake area) Fri, July 27th.
Tone Loc...
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Maybe you'll be burnt out from all the 4th of July activities...maybe not. Nonetheless next weekend, Jul 6th & 7th, the classic 80's hit, The Breakfast Club will be showing at The Alamo Drafthouse (531 South Mason Rd, Mason Park Shopping Center, Katy). Showtimes are 11:55pm, Fri, Jul 6th & 12 noon & 11:55pm, Sat, Jul 7th. I may actually go to this one...I am afterall ...
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Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Mr. Bang Bang Bang himself, actor/comedian extraordinaire John Witherspoon will be here next weekend at The Houston Improv (7620 Katy Freeway, I-10 & Silber) from Jun 29th thru Jul 1st.
The man has been in so many movies/cartoons over the years that we can't forget him. From the most recent Little Man, and the righteous The Boondocks, to The Proud Family, all the Friday movies, The ...
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