For a university basketball arena, I'm really impressed with the Fertitta Center. Home of the…read moreUniversity of Houston Cougars, this is a great venue to catch a game. The center is modern, clean, organized and has all the amenities. I came prepared with a clear bag but entry was still a breeze. Security does a great job pointing people in the direction of their seats and ensuring that stairways and hallways remain clear. In terms of food and drink, I was really impressed with the number of options. They have two full service food counters on either side of the arena. While I personally did not get anything, I saw people passing by with nachos and popcorn. If you want something a little more substantial Antones Poboys and Chick-fil-a were both set up for grab and go. They also had lots of alcoholic beverage options from tall boy beers, liquor for cocktails and even a spiked fresh lemonade stand. The arena has a fan shop onsite, some historical displays and a kid coloring zone. The game itself was well played (they won!) and executed from the announcer to the lights and entertainment. Great experience overall.

I like this venue! Great view from anywhere in the stands. Parking garage has plenty of spots and…read moreis spacious. They do a good job of keeping this venue clean. I like the large screens and how red everything is... you really feel the Cougar spirit here. During commencement season, UH does a good job of managing traffic in the garage and on the streets.

the toyota center is an excellent arena, however i was disappointed when the rockets lost…read more everything was accessible and easy to navigate and similar to any other arena layout. go rockets

What a great game!! Way to push through for the win, Rockets!! It was exciting and fun, and the…read morebathrooms were clean! My only thing would be the pricing of some of the items (food and beverage wise). Other than that, my boyfriend and I had a great time! Keep up the great work, Toyota Center.

Though it's now Daikin, this will forever be Minute Maid to me…read more We recently came with friends to watch the Astros take down the A's. As always, the atmosphere was energetic. It was also Orbit's birthday, and the giveaway (an Orbit jersey) was gone within 30 minutes. We missed out. Parking is back to being reasonable. I remember when it was $50 after they won the World Series. We park a few blocks down (a whopping 90 cents per hour) and get a few extra steps in. I will say the best thing that's happened is them allowing you to bring your own food and water bottle. Check the bag requirements and restrictions, but it really helps cut ballpark prices for families. We brought CFA in with us, as well as a variety of snacks. Though pricy, El Tiempo Cantina margs are amazing - as always. Go Stros!

Daikin Park, still affectionately known by many as Minute Maid Park, is a whole vibe. Home of the…read moreHouston Astros and one of the most passionate fan bases in baseball, the energy hits you the moment you walk through the gates. My first impression was total sensory overload in the best possible way. Everywhere you look, there's Astros gear, vendors, and fans proudly decked out in orange and navy. The massive team store alone could keep you occupied for hours. With seating for more than 40,000 fans, the sheer size of the crowd was impressive. As an added bonus, the first 10,000 ticket holders received a free Carlos Correa bobblehead. This visit was part of a girls' weekend packed with fun, including an Astros game and even a bodybuilding competition. It made for a memorable mix of adventures. Food options go far beyond traditional ballpark fare like hot dogs and nachos. Fans can enjoy favorites such as Whataburger, Chick-fil-A, Pluckers, and Blue Bell Ice Cream from nearby Brenham, Texas. It also happened to be Barbie Day, and the Upper Concourse bar got into the spirit with themed drink specials. The Astros faced the Cleveland Guardians, and although the Guardians came away with the win, the game itself was only part of the total experience. Between the electric atmosphere, enthusiastic fans, and nonstop entertainment, Daikin Park delivered a fun and memorable day at the ballpark for our girls trip.

FIRST TIMERS at the derby today!! We had winners circle tickets which included an AYCE brunch from…read more12-4. Pet me tell you it was a whole lot of food we could not try all. From your typical pancakes and waffles etc. to stuffed chicken with season rice and more. An array of desserts, salads and fruits. Drinks are reasonably priced averaging $9-$12. Service is decent considering size of venue. Regular drinks, sodas and teas were included for the $45 ticket. For some reason the races mostly started away from us which was a little disappointing but overall loved the experience. They also have a special area for kids on Sundays this month only $5 with face painting, play areas, petting zoo and more.

Hidden gem in Houston - what a fun getaway from the city! Spent a couple of hours here on a…read moresurprise date. $7 for admission that I paid online in advance for ($14 for two people). Parking was plentiful since it was a huge lot. The venue itself is quite big - multiple floors and wide in length. There were lots of tables with individual monitors with horse races streaming from different regions of the U.S, along with lots of TVs by the food court area. Plenty of people just watching the different races streamed on the TV happily. Betting takes place on the kiosks spread throughout the building. There's a variety of methods to bet, but easily thing to do is take a picture of the screen and have ChatGPT explain it to you lol since it's a lot of information to digest if you're a first timer. Betting is minimum $2 to start. The nachos were cheap and filling - $10 for a spread shared among two people. Plenty of cheap food available. Now for the actual racing, there was a lot of seating (albeit, they were not labeled). We actually sat in the paid, reserved seating with the TV monitors (which was quite nice, since you could see the camera following the horses racing outside on the track up close), until we were kicked out since we could show the ticket narc our tickets. We relocated to a different seating area next to it, and again after a few rounds, we were ticket-checked again and had to move. Finally, we discovered the free seating, which is at the very end on the left side of the building, with the auditorium-like seats (furthest from the fancy restaurant they have). It wasn't terrible, and we spent most of the time at the paid seating anyways. Would recommend better signage because as newbies to the horse racing venue, we didn't know any better. A lot of friend groups, families, singles, all gathered to watch the horse racing, and TBH, I got pretty into it once I started betting (rabbit hole?), so it was quite fun. There was even a hat contest that was cute to watch! I'd come back! It was a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

The UNIVERSOUL Circus is celebrating 30 + years of amazing circus feats, global talent -Hoop…read moreDivers, Power of Love, Caribbean Carnivale, one of my thrilling favs Havana Night Skaters, and so much more. Cedric Walker, the Founder provides an incredible free experience for homeless families in each city toured, as well as countless draw dropping performances. I visited the Trae the Truth Day in Houston, TX in 2024 at Butler Stadium. They are performing this weekend 2025 in Houston June 6-8 at Butler Stadium. Zeke, one of the circus ringmasters gets the audience involved with songs, the wave, bringing audience members to the center stage etc. Families of all ages love this absolutely astounding circus that keeps getting better year after year. Check listings for ticket details in a city near you.

We had an awesome time at the circus. Everything was so well done. The acts were first class. I…read moreloved the traditional and non-traditional way of doing a circus. My grandkids had a ball. It was fun for all generations. Our seats were good. I really loved the way they closed out with a spiritual touch.

Recently attended the Dynamo and Colorado game here. Today was children's day…read more Last time my son and I was at this stadium, we stood in line for hours to witness history (HERSTORY) the first black female president elect, along with local hometown music artist, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland.

I sat in the Hustle Town section as a fan and people were throwing beer and water on me.When I…read morewould turn around they would hide their hands.Then do it again.Pretty low life.As a fan of all things Houston I won't be going again.

If you are looking for wrestling this is the place to come. Lucha libre is my preferred form of…read morewrestling and they have it here every Sunday. The luchadores that wrestle here on a regular are amazing. They put on amazing matches and everyone one of them are a top notch performer. You can also expect international wrestlers on a regular. I don't speak or understand 100percent Spanish but the performers here are so good that for the most part that it really doesn't matter. They do also have wrestling on Fridays and Saturdays. Unfortunately, I haven't been to enough shows on a Friday or a Saturday to give as much of a detailed review as I did for my time on a Sunday show. However, the shows I did see were a lot of fun. But ln closing the venue may be off the beaten path but here is where you will find some of the best wrestling in Houston.

Pro wrestling is back in Houston in a big way…read more Not too long ago, wrestling in Houston was an adventure in suburban and exurban commuting. The VFW in Cypress. The World Gym Arena in Texas City. The Bingo Hall in Humble. The Armadillo just outside of Greenspoint. Now? Wrestling is thriving in the heart of Houston's Eastside at the Premier Arena on the backs of multiple promotions. New Texas Pro, WrestleRave, Loko Wrestling, PWF... A Houston Wrestling Renaissance is afoot. The venue is industrial,cold in the cold months, hot in the hot ones, and the restroom is iffy BUT WHO CARES!!! The shows and crowds are great, the building carries noise exceptionally well. A great place for a fun night in the city

I go to a lot of shows, but I've only been to NRG Arena twice. The first time was probably about 9…read moreor 10 years ago. I tend to forget about this venue as it is sandwiched between NRG Stadium and the Astrodome. NRG Arena is definitely old school (it was built in 1974). It actually reminds me of Burger Center in Austin which was also built in the 70s (IYKYK). The capacity is 8K, but it seemed smaller to me. Because it's an older venue, it doesn't have features such as illuminated stairs (like Toyota Center). People were using their cell phone flash lights to go up and down the stairs in the dark. The concourse area is a bit on the small side. The bathrooms weren't great but they weren't a complete disaster. On my last visit, I attended the World AIDS Day concert with Janet Jackson (she was amazing!). The staff was helpful with finding our seats as well as the merch table. We had a row of just 3 chairs which meant we had the entire row to ourselves (my best friend is brilliant lol). The sound quality was better than I was expecting, though at one point the volume of Janet's vocals seemed off. I didn't buy any food or drinks, but I imagine it's overpriced like any other venue. Tip: Check their socials for info on parking, bag policy, etc. Parking for the show was $20 (though it varies by event) and they do take cash and credit. The parking lot is right next to the arena so you don't have to walk terribly far. NRG Arena is okay. It's definitely not my favorite venue in the city, but it's good enough.

Small venue - not what we expected. Not a lot of food stands. Really BAD sound quality. I know a…read morelot of people who are going for Ivan Cornejo and I'm just hoping they fix the sound before that show. You'd rather be in the stands than the floor. Very outdated.