Austin
Dating from 1915, this old vaudevillian house has staged everything from splashy Broadway shows to stand-up comics to classic film screenings.
Must-see entertainment in Texas
Fort Worth
Tucked into a downtown alley, this subterranean jazz spot is low-key, with just a touch of smoky glamor. There is live music most nights.
San Antonio
Head to historic, city-owned Majestic Theatre, downtown, for musical concerts, touring Broadway shows and other live events year-round.
Houston
Hermann Park's outdoor theater is a great place to lay out a blanket on a balmy night and enjoy a free concert, play or ballet.
Austin
Forget the dark and crowded club scene; this sophisticated courtyard venue serves martinis along with jazz and swing.
Dallas
This grand old 1700-seat downtown theater presents a year-round schedule of touring Broadway musicals.
Houston
The Houston Astros (http://houston.astros.mlb.com) play pro baseball right downtown. Heat-averse Houstonians enjoy the retractable roof, which allows…
Dallas
Four architecturally noteworthy performance venues are located here, including the 2000-seat Winspear Opera House, home to the Dallas Opera; the 1500-seat…
San Antonio
Singer/guitarist/trumpeter/saxophonist Wayne Harper recently sold his kitsch lounge bar – a taste of Las Vegas in the heart of San Antonio. But this fun…
Houston
Wortham Center is a large, multivenue complex that is home to the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera. It is also home to a range of performances,…
San Antonio
The symphony performs a wide range of classical and pop concerts, operas and ballets at various venues, primarily the revamped Tobin Center for the…
Houston
The Houston Texans (www.houstontexans.com) play at this retractable-roof stadium., which replaced the once-iconic Astrodome. As their fortunes have…
San Antonio
Check out up-and-coming comedians and local improv comics – as well as occasional major headliners – at this lively club in the Rivercenter Mall. There's…
El Paso
The new Southwest University Park stadium (www.southwestuniversitypark.com) downtown is the home of the the El Paso Chihuahuas, one of the best-named…
San Antonio IMAX Alamo Theatre
San Antonio
Films shown here include the 45-minute award-winning film Alamo: The Price of Freedom, about guess what. If you've never seen a film on a six-story-tall…
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Houston
Jones Hall hosts the Houston Symphony orchestra and the Society for the Performing Arts, which brings dance troupes to town. It is also a venue for…
San Antonio
Winners of the Texas League championships in 2003, 2007 and 2013, the San Antonio Missions, a minor-league baseball affiliate of the San Diego Padres,…
San Antonio
Close to the Pearl District, this upstart produces innovative shows and keeps ticket prices low. The names of some of its original shows gives you an idea…
El Paso
Now approaching its 90th season, the El Paso Symphony is Texas’ longest continuously running symphony orchestra. It performs 12 classical concerts during…
Dallas
The local NBA team is very popular and has had some success on the courts. Games typically sell out in advance. The owner is Mark Cuban, who has had his…
El Paso
This elaborate theater under the stars is all indoors: pinpoint lights replicate celestial bodies, and vines cling to faux Spanish courtyard walls. Also…
Hideout Coffee House & Theatre
Austin
The hipsters' Hideout is a small coffeehouse–theater space that rubs shoulders with the big theaters on Congress Ave. Shows here feature live improv with…
Austin
This is one of Austin's coolest small theaters, presenting regional premieres of off-Broadway hits and recent Obie (Off-Broadway Theater Awards) winners…
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Houston
Home to the Theatre Under the Stars, which produces big-budget, Broadway-style musicals (actually inside and in air-conditioned comfort, despite the…
Austin
Get ready to rumble – it's roller-derby night and the Hellcat women skaters are expected to kick some Cherry Bomb ass. No matter who wins, the TXRD…
San Antonio
More than just a burger joint, Sam's also has a hoppin' live-music venue with a full schedule of bands playing every night except Tuesday. Check online to…
Dallas
Located in Victory Park, this stadium hosts mega-concerts and is home to the Dallas Stars ice-hockey team and the Dallas Mavericks pro-basketball team.
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater
El Paso
The Viva! El Paso musical plays in this scenic outdoor amphitheater on Friday and Saturday nights in June and July. It's located in Franklin Mountains…
El Paso
Stages five eclectic live shows per season at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. How eclectic? Well, you might see anything from a guitar-playing comedy trio to…
Houston
When the Fitz first opened in the late '70s everyone from Stevie Ray Vaughan to the Ramones played here. Today you might catch a grunge-rock or heavy…
Dallas
No demerits if you've never heard of the Dallas Stars, the very mediocre hometown NHL hockey team. Getting near the ice for a game at the American…
San Antonio
Catch a show or live music performance on this outdoor stage, which sits across the river from the audience. It's on the River Walk in La Villita Historic…
Austin
Founded in the early 20th century, the city's oldest performing-arts group plays classical and pop music at numerous venues throughout the city. The main…
Austin
Called 'the last place with soul on 6th,' Austin's premier reggae joint prides itself on its good rasta vibes and bouncy dance floor. Seat yourself on the…
Houston
You can't beat the top-notch rock, rockabilly and theme events at least five nights a week. It's got a good bar and patio; the performance hall has just…
Austin
For over 20 years, Emo's led the pack in the punk and indie scene in a crowded space on Red River St. Since 2011, it's been enjoying some shiny new digs …
Austin
This intimate, subterranean jazz club has a cool vibe, and live music almost every night. The cover charge stays low, mostly free except on weekends, and…
Austin
Frequent classic and independent film screenings at venues around town. Slacker director Richard Linklater was an early promoter and Quentin Tarantino is…
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