Can we interest you in the brisk salt air and the reassuring view of distant oil platforms in the Gulf with your beer? If so, you'll want to attend the next Saint Arnold pub crawl this Saturday, June 28th starting promptly at 4:00 p.m. The oft-held and oft-enjoyed pub crawl is getting a new (and an old) twist this weekend. The new twist is that -- for the first time ever! -- it's being held......

Photos from our 2008 Light Rail Pub Crawl...

Happy bissextile day, Houston. If you're reading this from jail — we're actually not even sure if you can use the Internet in jail — well, don't feel alone: According to a new report from the Pew Center on the States, 1 of every 100 American adults are behind bars today. Good lord. The good news: Texas is one of the states that has tried to slow the growth of its inmate population through......

Hello, gentle reader. We just wanted to remind you that you should plan to take the bus into downtown tomorrow in preparation to cab it home after our 2nd Annual Light Rail Pub Crawl. Our evening of casual adventure will open at 5:30 in the PM at Flying Saucer. Our friends there have reserved us some space so we'll be easy to spot. Feel free to stop by and say hi even if you......

Greetings, Houstonians. We're psyched that so many of you are excited about the upcoming LRPC. We are, too. A few of you have asked if there's anything you can send out to your buddies to encourage them to show up. Well, axe and ye shall receive. Use the email template below to spread the word. Copy, paste, adjust and send. Enjoy. What up, Your_Friend’s_Name? You got a plan for Happy Hour today? Let me......

It's a leap year, people, so hop on the rail and enjoy some cocktails with us. That's right; it's baaaack. Last year's Light Rail Pub Crawl was such a success that we're doing it again. What's not to love about riding the rail with 60+ folks you've never met before and having them follow you around all night? Houstonist 2nd Annual Light Rail Pub Crawl Friday, February 29th @ 5:30 PM Rally Point: Flying......

Each week Houstonist checks out the Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. HGHD to my MC - m4w I'm ready to move to Lake Charles.Don't be stupid. You should call our therapist before you make any rash decisions. Blond Pregnant Girl at MonsterTrucks saturday! - m4w - 21 Hey, I believe I know you.. Your blond, light brown hair'd self. Email me back!!Just to be clear, she was already......

Houstonist is two years old. We have made great strides during our second year. We are proud to have showcased the city and the work of many talented photographers during 600 sq mi. And, we are also proud and very relieved to have safely hosted over 60 folks on the Light Rail Pub Crawl. Thanks to our 11 veteran readers and our one new recruit. We love you. You're the jam in our jelly......

Houstonist was introduced to a unique cocktail a few years ago on a Roman pub crawl (yeah, in Italia) put on by a group of ex-pat Americans. After a few stops we'd grown tired of Moretti, Campari and rum-and-cokes that tasted like unleaded-and-cokes. Then, a scene similar to the following unfolded INTERIOR - ROCK CASTLE A dimly lit barroom interior featuring ancient masonry work with various weapons of the bashing and bladed variety hanging......

It's time for another Photo of the Day Special Edition. Today we have photos and a video from our Happy Birthday Houston Pub Crawl that was held Friday, August 31. We had a great time downtown. We stopped at The State Bar, Cabo, Shay McElroys and Warren's. We got to meet and mingle with our readers as well as grab a bite to eat and put back a few. This event was a blast, but......

If you're Friday is going anything like Houstonist's, the boss is trying to get you to work the weekend and the overachieving douchebag from down the hall just scheduled a meeting from 4:30 to 5:30, and it's not a Happy Hour. Chin up, little buddy. The Happy Birthday Houston Pub Crawl is just moments away. We're cranking up things at State Bar at 6ish and will be there for a bit before meandering to......

Steel Lounge Underground Music Series at CAMH Well, we hope you all survived the storm of the century last night. Even if you did, looks like the labor day weekend's gonna be more of the same. Guess we should just chalk this whole summer up. Here's to a sunny 2008 summer! Of course, really the only event worth going to tonight is our Houston's B-day Pub Crawl Downtown, but of course that wouldn't be fair......

The smoking ban goes into effect on Saturday morning at midnight. Ring in the new era with Houstonist as we get together on Friday night to celebrate Houston's birthday, which is actually today. We're cranking up things at State Bar at 6 on the o'clock and want you to be there. You'll probably hear a lot from our opinionated staff about booze, politics, 600 sq mi (our photo show), live music, bar food and......

Join Houstonist next Friday at State Bar as we party up for Houston's 171st birthday. Join Houstonist staff, friends, enemies and assorted local ne'er-do-wells as we sample the atmosphere at several downtown locales. Aspiring writers are encouraged to show up so that we can haze interview you. Secret handshake lessons start at 6:30. Houstonist's Party for Houston Friday, August 31st @ 6 PM State Bar & Lounge 909 Texas Ave. 713 229 8888......

Houstonist is happyist when we aren't working, when we are able to drive south on Shepherd from Allen Parkway to Richmond without encountering left turning jackasses, and when we get to hang out with our readers. We're celebrating Houston's 171st birthday with a pub crawl on August 31st. Join us for a stroll in and around the establishments in the Market Square area. Share your thoughts about the site and we may buy you......

Downtown Houston Nightcrawl Still celebrating the blue skys since the Bllind Melon gods have bestowed upon us a week without precip? Why not celebrate outdoors? Join the Downtown Houston Nighcrawl tonight. "Discover downtown Houston’s hottest nightspots after dark but before the crowds arrive." Whether you’re just passing through the city or looking for a way to entertain friends or business colleagues or celebrate a special event, Discover Houston Tours guarantees you a laugh and a......

This week's crop of Missed Connections seemed harmless enough, even sweet. But if you're Barnie's wife: 1. you may not want to read this & 2. how did you ever get used to spooning a large, purple polyester dinosaur? Pirate Monkey Dinosaur Parrot - m4w - 30 You and your friend were discussing the message board at Empire. I was the guy who confirmed your designation of the "thing" as a dinosaur on the......

Our hangover from the pub crawl is finally gone. Time to make another one. Join us at Kay's Lounge on May 17th for some good old fashioned beer drinking and carousing. What's not to love about throwing back a cold beer while seated around the Texas table? The plan is to focus our efforts on only one joint this time around. However, we can't be held responsible if a pub crawl evolves since Volcano......

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor finna dat. Houstonist knows all about light rail. We just had our light rail pub crawl last week! These folks are on their way to The Whiskey in the hotel Icon for smoking cosmos, a signature drink featuring dry ice. While we can't vouch for them, we certainly endorse using rail to get from bar to bar. Remember, don't drink and......

Good morning, Houston. Did you enjoy a big oyster dinner over the weekend? Might want to stay close to the toilet: The FDA is advising people to steer clear of oysters from San Antonio Bay, about 60 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, after more than two dozen people became ill from eating them last month. The people developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other nasty symptoms; the oyster bed has been shut down pending an......

It's a special edition of the Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day. These photos are from our Light Rail Pub Crawl. Did you make it out? If so, you might be in one of these shots. If not, check out the photos to see what you missed. We had a great time Friday night. Our host and Houstonist staff member, Jason Bargas, took us to places along the MetroRail line. We stopped at The Flying......

Houstonist has just about recovered from last night's Light Rail Pub Crawl, so now we're ready to enjoy this beautiful weather and catch the 3rd Annual Rockin' for Rise concert. We told you about the event several days ago on our Live Music Calendar, and it's one that you shouldn't miss. The benefit music showcase kicked off last night at the Hard Rock Cafe and continues today at the Last Concert Cafe, starting now and......

Houstonist Light Rail Pub Crawl As if we're going to recommend anything else to do tonight? Come join us as we start at the Flying Saucer downtown (705 Main St.) at 5:30 today and make our way to other spots along the rail line throughout the night. If you can't make it until later, be sure to check out Dodgeball for updates on other locations throughout the night. We look forward to seeing you tonight!......

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from flickr user and Houstonist photo contributor Hipster Gigante. A sign of things to come? It's Friday folks and tonight is our Light Rail Pub Crawl. Will we be at The Mink? We're not telling yet, but we hope you will tell your friends about the LRPC and join us on our adventure. If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining over 200 of Houston's......

Good morning, Houston. Some good news: It's Friday. Some bad news: If you entered a contest on the Chronicle's website, your personal information could have been made public. SecurityProNews discovered a public section of the site that contained the names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of thousands of people trying to win stuff from the Chron — and though the information has been removed, there's still the chance that John Q. Public could......

Connect with Houstonist via Dodgeball if you need to join the LRPC on the fly. Drop us an email or a comment if you have questions.......

Thanks for your responses to the upcoming pub crawl. Lots of you are on the hook and are ready to raise a glass and grab some schwag. But, a few of you have emailed or commented saying that you can't make it to the launch from Flying Saucer. You've been asking, "What's the next bar?" or "What's the route?" We ain't spillin' it. We were planning to use a flare gun to guide the group......

Happy V.D., kids. We want you to know that we too are sick of hearing about Lurlene's bouquet of Tasmanian orchids. And, yes, we've already puked in the lobby ficus after some jackass in the elevator broadcast the fact that his vapid squeeze du jour, SaNdi (with a heart dot), ventured out in her Hummer to combat the sub-40 degree weather and bring him a half-caff-double-extra-fat super-no-balls cup of mango scented chai crap after......

Beer Prayer Oh, barkeep, who art in Houston. Thirst Quencher be thy name. For beer we come. For more than one. In the pub as it is in the bar. Give us this Friday our daily drink. Please also give our guests glasses, As we will bring many with us. And lead us to thy refreshing libation, But deliver us home safely. For in the tavern we gather, And mingle, And drink. For tonight......

Houston, we hear (and by "hear" we mean "moan about daily"), is hot. And what's better for hot days, really, than cold ice cream? Except the hot pepper ice cream someone in North Carolina thought might be a good idea. Somehow, people above the Mason-Dixon line have a reputation for a passion for the summer treat--They certainly have more ice cream stands...and a union of ice cream professionals. Houstonist, however, thinks it's time to celebrate......