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.

I laughed a lot throughout the night--the comedy was definitely on point. The comedians did a great…read morejob and kept the energy up the whole time. Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't match the experience. Everything felt overpriced for the quality. I paid $10 for a tiny brownie that tasted store-bought and was so dry it literally stuck to the roof of my mouth. I'd definitely recommend eating beforehand, because the food just isn't worth it. That said, I still had a great time overall thanks to the entertainment. If you're going for the laughs, it's worth it--just don't go for the food.

I love this venue for comedy in Houston. The menu is great (especially if you like a pizza that…read moredoesn't skimp on the cheese). The beers and waters are big and the cocktails are craft. I've gotten here twice when doors open and have been upgraded both times. The comedians have all been great. And I haven't gone to a show yet where they haven't given me free tickets to another show.

I visited to see Alonzo Bowden and arrived late because the staff here sent me to the House of…read moreBlues on the 3rd floor. I ordered a Modelo that came in a can, gross. I asked for a glass. Unfortunately, I was not able to order food because the kitchen was closed. The venu was not what I expected and the comics were not that funny! I may consider going again if someone ai know is performing. I am in the fence regarding this business. GN3

Great comedy club if you're visiting Houston for the first time like me. We attended the showcase…read moreof their best comedians. My friend and I ended up having a great time! Plenty of laughs. Parking was also easy to find a few blocks away.

I was here a few months ago for the Ballyhoo! concert; saw this was near the Truck Yard bar so I…read moreknew I could find parking on the street (which I did). Previous reviews mentioned this venue serves as a bar, dance club, comedy club, and concert setting all into one. And they are correct in that regards. There is also an upstairs area with an outside patio if you want to catch some fresh air or take a smoke break. As for the inside stage area, it has some nice sound quality although it can get hot due to the amount of people it can pack inside. Ballyhoo! drew quite the crowd which I'm not surprised with. There's a bar in the main lobby area and in each room where it's full bar and a decent amount of beers on tap. Drinks are pricy as it's during shows so dont' expect dive-bar prices when you're planning to get your drink on here. I'll probably be here for future shows should I find any artists that suit my music/comedy tastes.

It had been years since I'd been to the Houston Improv, but when comedian Martin Amini came to…read moretown, my wife--who follows him online--got us tickets. We reserved a preferred four-person table in the lower section closer to the stage. The venue is at Marq*E, with plenty of free parking. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. show, and since preferred tables are first-come, first-served, we arrived about an hour early to get a good spot. Check-in was easy: we showed our ticket QR code, received wristbands, and were directed into the showroom. The seating is arranged with two- to four-person tables right next to the stage, additional tables about 10-15 feet back, and theater-style seating farther behind. We picked a table in the middle, which turned out to be a great view. I'd recommend arriving early if you have preferred seating--you probably don't want to be too close to the stage unless you're okay with potentially catching some comedian spit! Servers came around to take drink and food orders. We had already eaten dinner before arriving, so we didn't order anything, but I appreciated that the staff were very friendly and not pushy about trying to get us to order drinks or food. It made the experience feel relaxed and comfortable. The acoustics were great, and both opening comedians were funny. Martin Amini put on a really good set and had us laughing throughout the show. Overall, we had a great night and a very enjoyable experience at the Improv. If there's a comedian you follow coming to town, it's worth checking out. Ticket prices vary depending on seating and table options, so there are several ways to plan your night.

A group of 4 of us visited last weekend for DL Hughley and purchased a "preferred section" table…read morethat was pricey but worth the experience as we sat right at the corner of the stage. Online you will see a ticket price and the fee, Google will tell you that if you go in person, you will not have to pay that fee but if you call, she will explain to you that the ticket price goes to the Comedian and the fee goes to the venue. We went to the 930 show that stated doors were at 9 PM. That's not really correct though because the exterior door opened around 9 PM but you're not able to go find seats l at that time and you're still in line. If you are in the beginning of the line at 9 PM, then you can wait inside the lobby, otherwise you have to wait outside which is kind of crazy. Luckily, we were in the beginning part that made it inside because one of our guests that arrived 10 minutes after the lobby opened is pregnant. She wouldn't have been able to stand in heels outside all that time and when she walked up to the line and told the older Caucasian man that her mom was in the lobby with the tickets he was adamant that she needed to go to the back of the line and wait. Very visibly pregnant she tried to re-explain that we purchased a preferred table and that we were already inside the lobby, and there was plenty of room for her and her husband to come stand with us -he still tried to stand in her way so she could not walk around the line saying " well if I let you then everyone will expect to be able to go ". This is why I had already spoken to the young gentleman that checked our tickets into the lobby and he said it would be fine for them to walk up when they arrived, so I told her to ignore the man and go ahead and come around, and she was able to walk right in. Right about 9:30 PM the doors into the theater area opened and it is first come first serve to the tables. Server took our order after a short while everything came out surprisingly quick. We had to send back the fried pickles as they were swimming in grease. I asked the server if he could just have the kitchen remake it as my prego daughter really wanted that however he said they would just come out the same way again. We tried to blot them with napkins, but as you can see in my photo that's just for me barely touching one of them and my fingers are covered in oil. Yuck! The southwest eggrolls were good just your standard run of the mill. Do not order an old-fashioned! They cut the rind instead of just using the peel, use a maraschino cherry instead luxardo ( which I can still settle for both ) BUT the basic 3 ingredient cocktail was wrong! Service was better in the beginning because we were seated before all those that had been in line- then it took a while. 18% grat included so they def need to step their game up The show itself was really good. It was with one opening Comedian and then the headliner so about 2ish hours. Very interactive the last 30 minutes and we were sitting right next to the stage! Definitely worth the extra money for preferred

We saw Drunk Pirates and this is the kind of unique experience that you don't just recommend to…read moreyour friends, you come again and bring them! We can't wait to go again, even to see the same show because I can tell it would be different every time. It's such a cute little tiny theatre, you need to get there early but then wait in line outside. There was full sound and lighting and the actors were all so talented and charismatic. It was entertaining with good comedic acting, improv and lots of audience interaction. You can run a tab and order drinks from your phone. It does take a bit of time to get served, but the drinks are really good with proper glassware and the servers are like ninjas trying to get them to your seat without interfering with the performance, so just order early and order again before you're empty! We were actually greeted and seated by one of the actresses, Anastasía Zavitsanos, who looked like a young Kathryn Hahn and put on a seriously talented performance that still fit the vibe.

Always saw Drunk Shakespeare advertised online, so I finally decided to go and I'm so glad I did. I…read morehad an amazing time and honestly can't wait to go back and see the other drunken reenactments they have. As soon as you enter the building, the atmosphere is super welcoming. The staff was friendly, and they give you a complimentary shot. You also have the ability to order drinks directly from your phone using a QR code on your seat. They have a menu of drinks available, or you can create your own. The drinks were really good and reasonably priced. The seating was comfortable, and our seats got upgraded giving us the opportunity to sit in the front on the side of the King and Queen of the night. The show itself was AMAZING! I loved how the actors went back and forth between the Shakespeare script and improv. The singing moments were incredible, and the actors were so creative, talented, and entertaining. You can really tell they know how to keep the audience engaged and laughing. This was definitely worth the time and money, and I would absolutely recommend checking it out.

Hubs and I stopped by for an improv show (I live for sketch comedy), and truly enjoyed it. The…read moreskits were well executed, the venue is small/perfectly intimate, and I loved the BYOB feature. We packed a bag and had a great date night at Station Theater!

Was super fun and entertaining! I loved how it was BYOB, but they do have bartenders there just in…read morecase! It was a little far from me, but definitely worth the drive! All the improv groups kept me laughing, and I never knew what was next. I will definitely go again! Thanks!

Great club! Always a fun show! It's improv comedy! It's a small venue, always a unique show.read more

always such a blast at Crush City! so many great troupes and affordable! BYOB and a great time!read more

I love Cirque shows…read more My wife and I figured we'd see a show while living in Houston and they were in town, so that's exactly what we did! This show was great! I have liked all three of the touring shows I've seen, but this was my first time in the Big Tent! It was a super hot day out, but the AC kept things nice inside. Don't expect big, comfortable seating with ample space to stretch out because these kinds of things are meant for packing people in. It's OK, that's what I expected since that's how most event-type places are. I'm glad there was an intermission so I could stretch out my back a little, though. Parking was easy getting in and out, although I could see it taking a bit longer if you get there a bit later than semi-early or if you get out of the tent a little slower. My favorite act was the juggler!

This review is for their performance in Houston…read more If you've been to other Cirque Du Soleil in the race park before then you know that there's no way around paying for parking. It will cost you $12 to park. The good thing about the parking is it was super organized so even though there were long lines of cars trying to park, the lines were moving; and once I had paid, the attendees directed me where to go and it took me less than a minute to park. Before you can enter the Grand Chapiteau, you have to go through your typical security measure. There are no metal detectors but they will look inside your purse if you have one. I was here with my sister and she didn't have a purse so we didn't even get checked. She did have a jacket on her but they didn't check it. This means you could sneak in your own snacks/drinks should you be inclined to. Why would one be inclined to sneak in their own snacks/drinks? Well, a bottled water/soda will run you $5. Nachos will run you $10. A Cotton candy will run you $8. Hot dog will run you $7. You see where I'm going with this? If you're coming here with your family (kids, wife, girlfriend, whatever), then you be better be ready to be dropping some $$$$. As for the show, it's your typical CDS stage/seating. You have the round stage with the seats surrounding them. I was lucky enough to get good seats to the right side and three rows from the stage so I was able to see everything clearly. If you opt to sit toward the back, some times you can't even see the faces of the performers clearly. The show started at eight on the dot. Some of the performances are pretty typical CDS where it would amaze you what a human body can do with training (contortionist, balancing act, juggling). Some of the other acts were more creative (invisible circus, finger dancing, animal impression). One act in particular was a combination of both where you have this dude playing yo-yo in the middle of the stage, but holy cow, he could control them yo-yos like they were a part of his body. I felt like he should have been competing in international yo-yo championship or something. All in all, I was happy with the show. This was also my sister's first Cirque Du Soleil and so everything was brand new to her and she was thoroughly impressed with the performances. CDS is always a fun event to go to and I definitely will go to whatever other Cirque Du Soleil shows that would make a stop in Houston.

The Burly Q Lounge is SO MUCH FUN!!!!! A wonderful show to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, date…read morenight, or just a fun night out with friends! There is something for everyone! Kiki is hilarious and sexy, and the Qutie showgirls are sassy! I look forward to the Burly Q Lounge every month for good music, laughs and beautiful burlesque performances!! Always an amazing night in store for all!

This show is a fantastic classic vaudevillian show featuring several different style acts…read morethroughout the night. Burlesque, Comedy, Magic, Musical Performance, the show has it all in one exciting night. Kiki Maroon does't disappoint, as she books the best acts from around the country to fulfill your entertainment desires. Each month the show features a different line-up of acts, with Kiki as host and the Burly Quties as her lovely minions. If you haven't seen this show, housed at Warehouse Live on a monthly basis, I highly recommend you do.

Solid venue. We came for the Afroman concert and there was a good crowd…read more They did serve food and drinks. We didnt partake in any food, but bar service was fast and people were nice. They served your normal whiskey, tequila, vodka hard liquors and then your normal canned variety beers art car, mini boss, modelo, etc. Afroman had a pretty good show and so did his openers. Everyone was vibing and having fun. It also wasnt super hot in there as some venues can be. It was pretty cold. Overall a good experience. We really enjoyed it. It can be a bit tricky to get to. We had to wander a bit to figure it out.

I don't make it to House of Blues often, but when one of my favorite artists comes through, there's…read morea good chance I'll be there. One of the things I like most about this venue is the size. It's small enough that you can actually feel close to the artist, which makes the experience much more personal than a huge arena. I love being up close and personal with the talent, and HOB is one of those places where that's actually possible. The venue has a good concert atmosphere without feeling overwhelming, and I've always enjoyed the energy of the crowd. It's easy to see why so many artists stop here when they want a more intimate show. Overall, it's a solid venue for what I go for.