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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of my all-time favorite coffeehouses is The Onioncreek--The OC to those in the know. This chill spot in The Heights has something for everyone. Low light and couches for the romantics, old school video games for the kids-at-heart, a nice selection of beers, wine and cocktails for the drinker, and for the vegetarians or flexatarians, there's an awesome menu selection. Plus on Saturday mornings from 8am-noon, The Houston ...

Are you looking for some poetry and music tonite? If so, drop by Bohemeo's on the East side of town at 708 Telephone Rd. It's this cool little coffeeshop I chilled at earlier this year. There's poetry, music, tea, pastries, and of course--coffee. So every Thursday nite at eight swing by and enjoy the vibes...and you just may see me onstage!

Bohemeo's

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From May 4th (my birthday, ha!) to May 25th--every Friday, Whole Foods Market (2955 Kirby Dr.) will be hosting FREE Spanish Wine Tastings of what else...Spanish wines. So from 4pm - 6pm, go and get your drink on...responsibly, of course.

Whole Foods Market carries natural and organic products without all the artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. They may be pricey however, the quality ...

This is one of my favorite healthy-eating spots around town. Located at 2202 W. Alabama--not far from the prestigious River Oaks subdivision, nonetheless it's a real chill place. Simple decor, satisfying customer service, and great food. Today, I dined on the vegetarian black-bean burger, which is a quarter pounder with black beans, corn and soy with salsa on the side. I also had a side of sweet potato ...

In honor of April Fools day, Alamo Drafthouse (Westheimer and Hwy 6) is showing movies that in someway somehow someone is being fooled. One of my favorites--Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman, plays tomorrow night, April 23rd at 7:30pm.

Dustin's character Michael Dorsey is an actor who goes to the limit to get a part...he becomes a woman. When his alter ego, Dorothy Michaels, becomes a success on a soap ...

Eddie Murphy's big brother, Charlie Murphy, will be playing next weekend at the Houston Improv. Show dates are April 27th, 28th, and 29th with 8pm & 10:30pm showtimes.

Most people recall Charlie from his huge success on The Chappelle Show, and recognize his voice on The Boondocks, however dude's done a lot more: Norbit, which was released this year, A Night at the Museum (2006), ...

I knew we were the fourth largest city in U.S.,  however, I wasn't aware that we have the biggest Asian population in the South. About an hour ago, I happened upon Hong Kong City Mall (Supermarket) in Chinatown. This place is huge! It's an indoor mall with about two dozen cafes, restaurants and other inexpensive eateries, not to mention a number of music shops, clothing boutiques, beauty shops, spas, and ...