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 Central Texas
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…
Hill Country
Luckenbach’s old dance hall – a Texas classic – stages live-music events most weekends. Concerts on the 4th of July and Labor Day weekends attract a…
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…
San Antonio & Hill Country
Down by the railroad tracks, in an old warehouse covered in corrugated tin, sits this 1970s-era honky-tonk that has helped launch many a career, including…
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
San Antonio
On the River Walk, and sparkling after a seven-year renovation project, San Antonio's performance hall hosts performances by Ballet San Antonio (www…
San Antonio
The big news in town is the San Antonio Spurs, currently one of the top NBA teams in the country. The city is understandably proud, so you'll forgive them…
San Antonio
It's a bit of a drive from downtown, but you can catch both dinner and a movie at this theater that surprisingly has nothing to do with the Alamo at all. …
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…
San Antonio
This merry troupe stages adaptations of favorite children’s books, hilarious original musicals and modern retellings of Texas legends and classic fairy…
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…
Hill Country
For live country music, plenty of ice-cold beer and lots of two-stepping (single ladies, you will be asked to dance), head on over to this convivial place…
San Antonio
Northwest of San Antonio in Helotes, this dance hall celebrated its 75th birthday in 2017. The space hosts plenty of country-and-western concerts: Willie…
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.
San Antonio
Head to historic, city-owned Majestic Theatre, downtown, for musical concerts, touring Broadway shows and other live events year-round.
Austin
Forget the dark and crowded club scene; this sophisticated courtyard venue serves martinis along with jazz and swing.
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…
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…
Arkey Blue's Silver Dollar Saloon
Hill Country
At this small but atmospheric basement music space, join cowboy-hat-wearing folk for live music throughout the week. The building dates to the late 1800s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hill Country
Runs the Point Theater, which hosts performances year-round (on indoor and outdoor stages). Also the home of the concrete Stonehenge II.
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…
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…
San Antonio
The San Antonio Spurs basketball team plays home games at this indoor arena. It's also the setting for concerts and rodeos.
