Northeast Texas
You can hear acoustic music performances at this small little gallery. Confirm schedules in advance.
Must-see entertainment in Texas
San Antonio
Indulge in a little Spanish culture with tapas and sangria and live jazz, flamenco and world music.
Society for the Performing Arts
Houston
Stages various cultural events, from dance to lectures to roadshow performances.
Galveston
The pirate life of Jean Lafitte and Galveston's diverse immigration history are the subject of two of the interestingly informative films shown here on a…
Austin
Austin loves a dive bar, and Donn's combines a retro atmosphere inside an old railway car with live music six nights a week, including Donn himself…
East Austin
It's a bit of a drive (2.5 miles northeast of downtown), but well worth the effort to reach this friendly dive bar that serves up live blues – along with…
Austin
Often reprising popular Broadway and off-Broadway hits, this theatre now has three venues: Topfer Theatre (202 S Lamar Blvd), Whisenhunt Stage (1510…
Gulf Coast & South Texas
This convention center hosts South Padre's big events, while the boardwalk out back takes visitors into the same wetlands as the birding center next door.
Austin
Head for this no-pretense spot for early shows (usually starting around 8pm) with no cover charge. And check out that neon sign and mod '60s decor.
San Antonio
Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium hosts a few musical concerts and dance and theater performances year-round.
Austin
Far from downtown, Capitol City hosts national headliner comics. Mondays are often reserved for local talent.
El Paso
This outdoor stadium hosts various concerts and festivals, including the Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival in May, followed by the El Paso Ice Cream…
Corpus Christi
Named after the city's favorite daughter (though also branded as the American Bank Center), this venue still hosts occasional music and dance performances.
