Houston Burlesque Revue was fun and even appropriate for date night with the wife.the space is…read morecharming, the actors are top notch, and staff was dear.

From the owner: The Houston Burlesque Revue is the premier group of entertainers in The Bayou City! This burlesque…read morecompany presents classic styles of dance with a their own sexy twist of burlesque entertainment, humor and glamour in a refreshing way that guarantees to transcend viewers to a sensual new experience. The ladies of this one of a kind troupe are comprised of classically trained dancers and singers who love to entertain and will create a sexy mood for any occasion by combining all elements of classic and Neo burlesque with beautiful technique and grace.....and of course a little TEASE! We are technical dancers and singers with a twist of burlesque and so much more! The ladies of the Houston Burlesque Revue also provide private burlesque classes for birthdays and bachelorette parties and can offer personal dance coaching for adults of all levels and ages. Be sure to check out www.houstonburlesquerevue.com for upcoming shows and workshop information!

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.

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.

A nice intimate theater perfect for an onstage performance. Watched The Girl on the Train, which…read morehad great acting! Would like to return.

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!

This place is a real gem. Times Boulevard location. I try to take my friends all the time…read more Last few plays I've watched: The Last Wife, Miss Bennet (TWICE), Men On Boats - 'first read thru ', and I already have my tickets for Daddy Longlegs in May! If you're a student, you get a discount. They have previews for discounted seats as well. Check it out! Wonderful actors and sets.

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.

Great event , beautiful art, and nicely done snacks and drinks. The artists mingled with the guests…read moreand gave great insight into their process. We purchased piece that 100% of the proceeds go to helping kids get a school lunch. Great cause, great piece.

Awesome art gallery tucked inside Montrose area like a hidden gem. Didn't know the gallery was…read morehere. Highly recommend popping by to check it out or attending a show. Came here for an Arthur Deatly exhibit focused on paintings of 10 eclectic local Montrose area Houston bars. Showcased the variety of the bar scene in Houston in the paintings and the coffee table book that contained interviews with bar owners and photos of not only the paintings but also the actual bars and some of the bar owners. This art gallery is a local gem, love supporting Houston's thriving art scene. Definitely stop by the gallery when you have time to explore.