Last Saturday, I was invited by my friend to a special event held at The Ensemble Theatre presented…read moreby Impulse Houston! The program was called Queer Monologues: The Affair of Authenticity ,and a night of raw real and radical truth. They also had a panel of guests speakers, who shared their real life stories and testimonies about their life experiences in the community. The program focused on mental health for all types of relationships, that people go through in everyday life. Overall...this was an awesome event to remember!!!

The Ensemle is a must for a night out on the town! They have plays every weekend and will have some…read moreof the best live music you can find in Houston! My husband and I came to see Get Ready and we loved the acting, singing and piano playing behind all of the tunes. There are no bad seats in the building. This is a theatre for the African American Arts so if you want to support black theatre this is the place to be!

What an amazing facility. I attended a Vibe Called Rest wellness event and boy oh boy did I feel…read morerested when I left. Im looking forward to attending some other events here. Each building was large yet intimate enough to keep it attention on what was taking place. There was place for vendors and a panel discussion in one building and we do instructed yoga, and Journaling in the other building. I Definitely recommend checking it out!

Nice comfortable auditorium with temperature at a pleasant level. The black seat were very…read morecomfortable

New location for Riot! Right next to Julep, which is another favorite of ours…read more This location used to be a gym, and more recently a bar, so people might think this spot is cursed - but I am hopeful Riot will change that pattern. The cool thing about the location is they have their own coffee shop and bar and a few sitting areas so you can hang out before the show. The coffee shop also offer pastries and is open from 7 am! As far as the comedy part itself, we've been to a Monday open mic night - which I didn't expect to be great but we wanted to do something a little different for date night. The employees are nice and they even warned us that the talent might not be the best, but we still had a good time. The stage is nice and well lit and the seating areas all have good views of the stage. Overall I think its a nice addition to the neighborhood - something to do other than eating and drinking. Hopefully they bring in some good acts pretty soon!

Love this new location for The Riot. My beau and I have been to many shows at their previous…read morelocation above Rudyard's, but they now have their own digs right off lower Washington in the same small strip center where Julep is located. This new location has some parking, street parking, valet (shared w Julep?)... there's a bar and bar seating (wish the lighting was a bit dimmer and more comedy club vibes), but enter through the dark curtains and they have a nice setup! Seating, great sound and lighting, a Htown mural, and QR codes at each table to order drinks and bites.

Great theater. I've seen a few plays here and have never been disappointed. The theater is cozy…read moreand well kept. There is lots also lots of parking. You should bring cash if you want a drink before or during the show. You are allowed to bring it in the theater with you. After the show they have complimentary water or TX beer.

Great fun. We saw Old As Hell and loved it...loved it. The musical was very well done, the…read moreacting and singing was great and the jokes were hilarious. The seating was comfortable and all seats had a great view. Maximum Capacity for the theatre was 140 people. There was a 4 person band behind the stage that provided music. Highly recommend this for a fun 1 1/2 hours.

So I was invited here as a Houston Insider and we had a marvelous experience. They catered to us…read moreand we're really friendly and kind we had a an assortment of candy all you can eat popcorn and drinks. I tried the fig drink... It was.. different. Very big heavy... Remind me a liquid fig newton. Not a fan but I did finish it just to make sure my thoughts and opinions. Other than that, the popcorn was nice. I actually haven't had popcorn in over a decade so that was lovely. The candy was a true tree because I don't ever eat candy. We saw Apollo 13 and, candidly, this is the first time I've ever seen this movie. Lol. It was a nice cool but not too cold atmosphere, the staff is kind, and our experience went off without a hitch, so this theater is definitely one I would visit again.

Sit in a seat that's on the very far left end of a row if you are tall and/or wide. The seats…read morerequire you to rise up and squeeze in between the trays attached to each seat, which makes the space you have to get up and sit down very narrow. Seats on the very left end of a row only have your own tray! Food is pricey but you will feel less remorse if you get something normal like a cheeseburger or chips+queso. I don't come here much because the seats just really are a pain but it's worth it in the end to support this local gem.

Went to improv show on 7/21/12…read more Close and intimate setting. Free parking. Nice midtown location. Cool art on building Exterior. $3 local draft beer (one keg of a local choice). I had to leave half way thru because I was sweating. It was hot. They host various show types and I'll give it another try when the weather is cooler.

The Midtown Art Center, located right across from the HCC downtown campus, boasts a well-maintained…read moreblackbox theater with several rows of not-too-rickety stadium-style seats. The lighting and sound equipment are decent. There's a small parking lot off of Holman, or metered parking on La Branch. The offices upstairs are home to an ever-changing mix of community organizations and recording studios. Rentals seem to be pretty inexpensive; details are on the website./ Technically, "[t]he Midtown Art Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for profit community supported cultural arts organization. Midtown enriches the neighborhood and the city with vitality of artistic and cultural expression by offering visual and performing exhibitions at Midtown Art Center and in Houston." They hold dance classes and other arts classes from time to time; just call them for the schedule.

Went with a friend to see the stage adaptation of Paula Hawkins' bestselling psychological thriller…read more"The Girl on the Train" at the Alley Theater. The story follows Rachel Watson, a woman battling dependency and fragmented memories as she becomes entangled in the disappearance of a young woman. It is interesting that I did not like the movie, but I loved this stage production. Easy to follow the story line that kept you on the edge of your seat. Loved the set design and our orchestra seats gave the best view. So interesting to see how they raised and lowered elements and created the illusion of a moving train. Sign up for their subscription information. Look for BOGO Theater Week Specials. Would definitely recommend seeing a production at Alley Theater.

First visit to the Alley Theater for the brilliant performance of "Fences" by August Wilson in…read moreHubbard Theater directed by Eileen Morris in the . I chose paid underground Theater District parking which is vast, great lighting, parking staff, and safe. Garage signage, yet, I found the twists a little tricky. Persevered and next time I'll be a pro. Friendly ushers, lobby bar, large restrooms, elevators, and comfortable seating. Houston Theater District always has fantastic shows.

Stages is my favorite performing arts theater in Houston! Ever since I saw my first show here, The…read moreHeart Sellers, I knew I had found something wonderful and was hooked. Since then I've gone on to see The ripple, the wave that carried me home, and the latest show, The Lehman Trilogy. Each show Ive watched here has been wonderfully well crafted in storytelling, acting, and have been very immersive to the audience. You can definitely feel the love that was put into each production. I've been enjoying going to opening preview night of each of these shows, there's something really different about seeing the first live performance for each production. Seeing the directors and producers all watching their hard work come to life, the roaring standing ovation. It's a great place to be at! I fully recommend people to check out their productions as they're never a disappointment to me!

Wow I came to see a play at STAGES, based on the life of Lauren Anderson, the black prima…read moreballerina! I had great seats right in center,but really the venue is so intimate there is not a bad seat in the house. The play Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson. I believe this was the last performance of the show. Shes a Houston icon. It was a story of her life, told thru Houston Ballet dancers and other amazing actors. It was authentic, and showed a black woman's plight of becoming one of the best dancers in the US, her perilious journey through addiction, and her life now. It was centered and focused on her voice, and it was beautiful story that should be heard by many Americans, not just the black community. Bravo Lauren Anderson!

I have seen some bad performances in my life, but the show "Tamara Siler - Sins and Saints" ranks…read moreamong one of the worst musical events I have ever heard. To sum it up - SHE WAS AWFUL! Consistently flat, raspy, off key - - and she even forgot the lyrics to the sing she was singing - - not just once, but TWICE! WHO advised this woman to charge people money to hear her sing? Truly a disaster! Not only did I feel ripped off, but my auditory senses were offended at the sounds. I will give her one star for having the courage to stand up on stage.

I am so tired of coming to this theater and being subjected to the use of the N word by Black…read moreactors. The word is highly offensive. Perhaps a decision can be made not to use the word. Proud African Americans do not refer to themselves as the N word. Disgusted in Houston