Austin
George Strait once hung from the wagon-wheel chandeliers at the wooden-floored Broken Spoke, a true Texas honky-tonk. Not sure of your dance moves? Join a…
Must-see entertainment in Austin
Austin
No passive toe-tapping here; the dance floor at this 1950s-era lounge is always swinging with some of the city's best local acts. On most Monday nights…
Austin
Easily the most fun you can have at the movies: sing along with Grease, quote along with Princess Bride, or just enjoy food and drink delivered right to…
East Austin
Ladies, you will be asked to dance at this East Austin honky-tonk, where two-steppers and hipsters mingle like siblings in a diverse but happy family…
Austin
Stubb's puts on live music almost every night, with a great mix of premier local and touring acts from across the musical spectrum. Many warm-weather…
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin
This state-of-the-art theater opened in late 2008 as part of a waterfront redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake. The multistage venue hosts drama, dance,…
Austin
The super-chill Saxon Pub, presided over by 'Rusty,' a huge knight who sits out the front, has music every night, mostly Texas performers in the blues…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – S Lamar Blvd
Austin
Like the other outposts of this Austin-based movie chain, the focus is on the movie-going experience. Reserved seating. No latecomers. No talking or…
Austin
Drawing from current events and pop culture, this long-running satire show has a vaudevillian slant, thanks to musical numbers and, yep, even a magician…
Austin
A key player in Austin's musical history, Antone's has attracted the best of the blues and other popular local acts since 1975. All ages, all the time.
Austin
Dating from 1915, this old vaudevillian house has staged everything from splashy Broadway shows to stand-up comics to classic film screenings.
Austin
Forget the dark and crowded club scene; this sophisticated courtyard venue serves martinis along with jazz and swing.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Austin
This arena hosts big-name concerts, UT men's and women's basketball games, and graduation ceremonies.
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…
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.
Austin
Far from downtown, Capitol City hosts national headliner comics. Mondays are often reserved for local talent.
