Life is too short to color inside the lines so why not go wild and explore the universe of color!…read more After visiting the NYC location, this was a must on our trip to Houston. It was a world of fun photo props rooms and cool FYI about the categories of color. You can book tickets online using their website or Instagram to reserve your day and time a lot. FYI, kids of all ages are welcome but no strollers are allowed as there are stairs to climb and go down. They have cute snack pairings like fortune cookies , taffy and ice cream as you explore each art room. I absolutely loved it and we did the entire place in about an hour. You can take even more time If you wish . Bonus: after you register inside , you keep a cool QR card to take all your photos and they email them to you after the experience! You can also use the kiosk to print your photos out for a fee . There are beverages for purchase as well ( beer, wine, water and poppi soda ) It's a must for a solo trip, date or group !

Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the…read morekids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue.

It's always a pleasure supporting small local theatre! I came to the River Oaks location to watch…read moreNo Other Choice (10/10 film btw) since it was screening on the first week of January. Tickets were on the pricier end especially since it was a Thursday night, but not a big deal. The workers were friendly, and the seats were EXTREMELY comfortable & cushy... I still think about them to this day... I also thought it was nice how movie viewers could order food and the workers would come serve it on a platter! I'm not too familiar with any deals or memberships that the River Oaks Theatre may have compared to its big name competitors, but I highly recommend everyone to experience a film here at least once! Also there is ample parking nearby, but can't speak on it too much since I was dropped off.

I loved the OG River Oaks theater and am happy to patronize the new theater that's taken its place…read more Service is good. It's a beautiful space. The programming has been solid. I have removed 1 star due to the unfortunate experience I had via their expensive hotdog. This is a warning to everyone here.. the banh mi hotdog tastes like a**. omgagod... it literally tastes like evil. I have never had anything like it, and I've eaten at dozens of Vietnamese restaurants in my life. It's not only the pickled veggies on it that seemed to have marinated in something really awful, but it's the weird smoked? flavor given to the hotdog. I considered sending it back but opted to just make the best of the movie. Do you like the hotdog? If so I'd like you to post an opposing review because I can't imagine someone enjoying it. And since I am here... I get the gratuity is included but the wait staff never came back to clear dishes, and maybe it's because they will only come if you press the button? If that's the case it was not communicated to us, and when the wait staff went by us to serve our neighbors maybe it would be a good practice to check in quickly with other people in the row while they're there? That's it. Will return. Will never order hot dog again.

Yesterday was my first time here, came to see the Molly Block exhibit, Roadside Relics…read more The gallery was very nice and professional. Everything was perfectly framed and spaced. There were no high pressure sales. They have a large library of art and photography books for sale. Overall I was very impressed.

I enjoyed this gallery due to the way the photos were framed. It was very intriguing to see these…read moresmall photographs placed into bigger frames, the contrast was cool. As we were entering they were actually framing something in the back. It was neat watching him work on his craft.

Amazing place for acoustic live music, and a great place for a Guinness! You'll love the chill…read moreatmosphere, and the food is good too.

October 4, 2025 Came…read morein from Galveston. I haven't been here in decades. I lived in Houston from 1986-2013 Saw Goldpine and JD Graham Nice venue with a great selection of food and drink

A nice alternative film venue with a program of foreign feature films that is 2nd only to the…read moreMuseum of Fine Arts. And for the non-conformist in you, some of their films are more small-time and obscure than what you'd find at the MFA. They're hosting a few different film festivals this year, including an Asian film festival and a Latin American film festival. And they sometimes host Q and A's with the filmmakers, which brings alot of energy to the screenings. Obviously, it comes with the inherent pitfall of any art film venue.. you can see some real stinkers there. But another day, you'll catch something cool and memorable that you would never have seen anywhere else. There are a few cons: First and foremost, it's CASH ONLY and there isn't a convenient ATM nearby. Second, parking is confusing since it's on the Rice campus. And finally, there's no concession stand. The film calendar on their website is well-kept now, and is updated regularly. http://film.rice.edu/Events.aspx

I've been to a few movies here, independant films and documentaries mostly. I am part of the…read moreHouston Green Scene so they use this venue once a month for their Green series. I wish I could go more often but they always choose good ones and have good speaker panels. I've also been to other documentaries that I'm not even sure how I have heard about?? Nonetheless I'm glad I have friends that keep me in the loop. I guess this should be more a revue for the venue since so many organizations use it to screen moview and hold discussions. It's really great that Rice can open this up to the public and it provides adequate space and comfortable seating and format for a variety of different events. It's never been too crowded, the screen is large and clear, good sound, fomfortable seats. Behind the theater there is a large common space for pre-or post movie mingling, eating and drinking. Tip: it's super easy to find free parking across University in the neighborhood and walk over!

This place is so beautiful in spirit and decor. It provides a stunning experience from the kindest…read morebartenders to the authentic decor making you feel at home. The food takes you on a culinary journey and is so vastly and uniquely crafted. The drinks offer a great experience to try something new and are consistently delicious.

Apparently this is a quintessentially Houston institution. Came here after dinner and ordered the…read moresome drinks. Service was good and ambiance was very casual and chill. - Strawberry basil margarita: 10/10 (super yummy margarita that's not too sweet, but sweet enough)

A wonderful Art-Deco themed venue for an intimate show. Truly a place to engage with the music, the…read moreperformance, and the people around. What a wonderful room to share one's stories in. Multi-use facility, for an Early Morning Service, a late afternoon Play, and/or an evening Jazz/R&B showcase... Located at the front of the Rice Village Shopping area, easily accessible from around Houston. They've been hosting live music and events for over 34 years!

Ovations and Cezanne are the only places that can compare to the great music that is played on…read moreFrenchman St. in New Orleans here in Houston. It is not just jazz, but there are certainly many great jazz concerts here. I have seen Thomas Helton organize a recreation of the Miles Davis Nonent. Playing The Birth of the Cool from beginning to end. That has been one of my favorite concerts I have been to in Houston. I have also seen some benefit concerts and auctions that are always great fun. The vibe here is great. There are two levels. Tables scatterd on the first floor, and a balcony on the second with more tables and a bar. Often when I come, the place is packed, and people make a seat on the stairs. Which is actually pretty comfortable. Great seats throughout, and awesome acoustics. A hidden gem in the Rice Village area, and one of my favorite places to see a show.

My personal preference for bars vs clubs has no impact on this review. As I've said before, I'm not…read morethe type of person to go to a strip club and complain about naked chics, alright? So here's my take on Red Room from the eyes and ears of the long-gone club bunny inside of me... Red Room is located right down the way from More Than You Can Imagine, in a residential area where a pack of Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis line the streetside for all the commoners to drool over. Door guy was never an issue both times I've visited here (for a Christmas after-party and birthday), but it was 1am with no crowd hovering over the velvet rope, so perhaps that was the case. The venue is split into three sections with three completely different vibes. On the patio you'll find your typical smokers and groups of people-watchers keeping tabs on every person that walks through the gate. Upstairs, oh God. Upstairs is packed. It's a free for all. From the bar to the private tables where folks are poppin' bottles in celebration of yet another day to party, there's not an empty seat or room to stand in the house. And a tiny dance floor with spinning laser lights keeps the party people dancing -- or in my case, haul ass downstairs to the quiet, dark cave of a lounge. In all seriousness, I could hangout here all night. As I did with my companion, just chatting, snapping photos, and talking furniture and upholstery. (As a matter of fact, the various prints and textures gave me great design ideas.) Service was attentive down here, as two well-spoken managers stopped by to see if we needed anything. I normally don't hold it against a business when it comes to their patrons ... until it affects my experience. I must warn that this is the kind of place where no matter how upscale the club/lounge people say it is, patrons here can't buy class or manners. Expect stare downs from the ladies followed by noses turned upward ... and the fellas? Even worse. Don't expect them to say "excuse me" should they shove you over. Really, this is a recurring theme. Think trashy snobbery at its finest. What a bunch of dorks. Fortunately, this is the only establishment where I've seen such behavior, so as long as these folks stick with their kin and inhabit one spot, I'm fine with that.

"I'm sorry, but we theres no way you can get in without a reservation on a Friday or Saturday."…read more The door manager turned away four lovely women (of color) as we barely squeezed through the door. The unprofessional doorman lets us know that "When you get up there, let your group know that they are going waaaaaay over their max." Um, that's not my job, asshole. We headed up to the half empty lounge and ordered drinks from dorky bartenders who actually were dancing along to the top 40 music spewing from the mediocre sound system. Someone with no restrain decided that it would be a good idea to throw up tacky carpet, ugly paintings and cheap overstuffed couches and call it interior design. We spotted two middle aged guys lounging on the faux Victorian setees in the back, downing Grey Goose. They were being entertained by a pair of "high class" sex workers clad in polyester animal prints that lazily gyrated their hips to the unimpressive line up of pop songs. After a couple of drinks, we decided no amount of alcohol could transport us to the Meatpacking District and we scooted out promptly.

I've always driven by Armadillo Palace and seen the wild armadillo statue outside and wondered what…read moreit was like and was not disappointed--very western, as the name suggests! We visited Armadillo Palace for a full restaurant buy-out event, and we liked it. The food was good, and there was plenty of food to try--my favorites were the shrimp gumbo, shrimp empanadas, and the pork tacos. The margaritas were also great--apparently, all of their margaritas are skinny margaritas.

Um this place was a taste bit disappointing. Positives the venue is excellent and primed for a live…read moremusic function. Now I've been to their sibling restaurant across the way Goode company seafood and it is rated GAF (good as f***) so to say the least. I had expectations. Service was kind of slow for them to not be busy. We started with as appetizer which was the guac. They do guac different but it tasted good. Now my food was mid o'clock. I ordered fried okra, a fish taco and fries. Fries are a miss, I don't like the breading, fish taco was good and the okra was absent of seasoning. The chocolate cake taste as though it came off the sodeco truck was defrosted and covered with candied pecans. I can skip dessert next time. I guess a positive was they atleast serviced it with blue bell vanilla ice cream. Now less than great food but I'd definitely come back for the venue and or the bar.