Nightlife in Houston

Bars, clubs, breweries, live music, and nightlife in Houston. Your guide to going out.

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Wild Woman: Live at the Founders Club

In 3 days · Apr 10 – Apr 12 · The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Wild Woman is breakout jazz-vocalist, Kate Kortum’s, sophomore album. The record features reimagined standards and originals that explore a woman’s relationship with complex emotions like obsession, promiscuity, self-pride, and hatred. Native Houstonian Kortum brings a fresh twist to familiar...

Houston Kanpai Festival

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · The Garage HTX

The Houston Kanpai Festival will showcase one of the largest collections of Japanese sake ever presented for tasting in Houston. More than 20 sake brewery representatives are traveling from Japan to pour and present over 50 different types of sake in one place. Guests will have the rare opportunity.

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The Riot Comedy Show

2010 Waugh Dr

“The Riot” was founded by award-winning entrepreneur and comedian Brian Gendron in 2020 as a bi-weekly Comedy Show in a small music venue at a local neighborhood bar called Rudyards in Houston, TX. In 2022 The Riot & Rudyards transformed that music venue into one of the most sought-after comedy...

Shepherd School Opera: Verdi’s Falstaff

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera · Ages 18+

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University presents their spring opera, Verdi’s Falstaff, directed by Matt Hune. Featuring the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra conducted by Miguel Harth-Bedoya.What to expect: The lecherous and egotistical drunk Sir John Falstaff foolishly attempts to solve...

Free

DACAMERA presents A Little Day Music: Young Artists Choice

May 6 – May 7 · Wortham Theater Center · Ages 55+

DACAMERA Young Artists present a free concert in the lobby of Wortham Theater Center, performing a selection of their favorite pieces of the season. A Little Day Music is a series of free concerts presented at noon on the first Wednesday of the month in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Center. Each...

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Eunice

3737 Buffalo Speedway

Named affectionately after Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood. The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast; items include a full raw bar.

Free

Art in the Air - Open Mic Poetry Reading

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 9, 11:45 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Dundas Branch

Join the Hamilton Poetry Centre and other poetry enthusiasts for an open mic poetry reading. Read your work aloud, or just come to listen to the local talent.

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Social Beer Garden

3101 San Jacinto St

Looking ahead into 2026 we are already planning our UFC fight nights, Our Big Game watch Party, FIFA WORLD CUP soccer, our St Patrick's day party, our Cinco De Mayo Party, our 713 Party, Canelo Fights, Usyk vs someone, WWE Watch Parties, our Craft beer Festival, Food Truck festival, our Houston's...

Candles & Cocktails: A Curated Candle Making Experience

In 5 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · Lyric Market

Hosted by Twilight Candle Company at Lyric Market, this elevated, hands-on candle-making experience invites guests to sip a handcrafted cocktail from Lyric Bar while blending a custom fragrance and pouring a candle uniquely their own. Perfect for a girl’s night out, a creative date night, or a solo.

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Betelgeuse Betelgeuse - Montrose

4500 Montrose Blvd.

Our Montrose location is a cozy neighborhood cocktail bar and pizza spot in the heart of Montrose. It’s a great place for dates, small groups, and anyone looking for buzzy energy, strong cocktails, and great pizza. Next door you’ll find Endless Bummer, our goth-tiki speakeasy with...

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Reserve 101

1201 Caroline St

Reserve 101 was the first bar in the history of the Lone Star State to introduce Vintage whiskey and spirits to Texas. Our vintage and rare library is continuously growing with pre prohibition era additions as old as 1916 and long discontinued favorites you wont find anywhere else!

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Griff's Irish Pub

3416 Roseland St

Way back in 1965, Michael Griffin wanted to open a neighborhood bar. With his love of sports and sports fans and the wee bit o' Irish in him, he created Griff's Irish Pub. Since then, Griff's has become the oldest surviving sports bar in Houston and the site of the largest

Free

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

In 6 days · Apr 12 – Apr 14 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park

On April 12, enjoy the sounds of Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park from 5 pm - 7 pm! Every spring, three Houston parks team up to celebrate the Houston musicians who keep the tradition of jazz alive. The immensely popular series, Jazzy...

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Giacomo's Cibo e Vino

3215 Westheimer

Giacomo’s is a casual, neighborhood Italian cafe and wine bar specializing in small plates of hot and cold antipasti for grazing, sharing, mixing and matching. All food is prepared from scratch using the best local, imported and all natural ingredients available.

Free

Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Joel Haynes Quartet takes the stage in Central Library' s Hamilton Room. Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . Joel hails from Burlington and was nominated for a National Jazz Award in 2003 and earned two nominations in 2009...

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Heights Cigar Lounge

240 W. 19th St.

Heights Cigar Lounge has partnered with cigar brand owners and manufacturers, a national premium tobacco trade association, Premium Cigar Association, a Texas lobbying association, Texas Cigar Merchants Association, a national consumer association, Cigar Rights of America, and a premium tobacco...

Emi Makabe Quartet

Jun 4 – Jun 5 · Asia Society Texas Center

Making their U.S. tour debut, the Emi Makabe Quartet presents a visionary blend of Japanese folk, contemporary jazz, and global rhythms. Featuring an acclaimed lineup — Emi Makabe (vocals/shamisen/flute), Thomas Morgan (bass), Vitor Gonçalves (piano/accordion), and Kenny Wollesen (drums) — the...

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes Tour

Jun 19 – Jun 20 · Toyota Center

Toyota Center is excited to welcome comedian Nate Bargatze on June 19th! Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Mornings, Grammy & Emmy-nominated comedian, NY Times #1 bestselling author, actor, podcaster, director and producer...

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Tejas Brewery

2101 Summer St.

Tejas Brewery is more than just a place for great drinks—it's a cornerstone of the Houston community. Visitors can enjoy guided brewery tours, unwind in a welcoming atmosphere, or gather with friends and colleagues for memorable experiences. Whether it’s a casual lunch, dinner, a corporate...

Candles & Karaoke Experience

Happening now · Dec 3 – May 2 · Studio 786

Light up your night with our Candles & Karaoke Experience! In this 2-hour class, you’ll craft your own custom-scented candle while enjoying a fun, laid-back karaoke session. No experience needed—just come ready to create and sing your heart out! We provide all materials, music, and good vibes....

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Rudyard's

2010 Waugh

For the last 46 years Rudyards has been a montrose institution offering great food, a huge draft beer selection, darts, trivia, karaoke and tons of weekly comedy shows at the Riot Comedy Club upstairs. Come check out our new and updated food menu - including Gold Tooth Tony's Detroit Pizza, grab a..

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Live Jazz Music at Valley Park

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Valley Park Branch

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Hive performs live at the Valley Park Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . The Hive is a five-member jazz ensemble from Hamilton. The Hive perform contemporary jazz/funk and fusion music from the 70s to the present.

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H Bar

1600 West Loop South

Dark opulence sets the scene for sipping fine spirits, exotic cocktails and other exciting libations. With its crimson velvet accents, vintage aesthetic lighting and black-and-white photographic art, this full-service bar provides a rich, yet timeless, atmosphere to carry an intimate conversation...

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Under the Volcano

2349 Bissonnet St

Located at 2349 Bissonnet, between Kirby and Greenbriar, Under the Volcano is a Day of the Dead themed neighborhood bar that opened in 1989. Named after the classic novel by Malcolm Lowry, the art, décor and furniture purchased in Mexico reflects the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos.

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Ripcord

715 Fairview St.

Ripcord is the state's oldest leather bar. Since 1982, the bar has become an iconic staple in the Montrose community, hosting a wide range of events. Ripcord is a popular spot for various groups in the gay community, including Bears, Cubs, Daddy, Chaser, Twink, Leather, and Masculine Men. With its..

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Live Music at Terryberry

Fri, Jun 5, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Terryberry Branch

This week, KO3 performs live at Terryberry . The KO3 trio has been playing together since 2023, with a major focus on jazz music, rock, and funk music. The three of them are from Hamilton and are all in Grade 12. Their trio consists of Kate Yang on piano, Kevin Tian on drums, and Owen Scott on...

Caifanes

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · 713 Music Hall

Don't Mexican rock band, Caifanes, live on stage at 713 Music Hall on April 11! With their rise in the 80s, Caifanes has solidified themselves with their unique sound. Get your tickets now!

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Main Event Entertainment - Stafford

12626 Fountain Lake Circle

Main Event Entertainment provides various types of entertainment centers that include rock climbing, karaoke, bowling, mini golf, arcade games, gravity ropes course, billiards, and laser tag. It provides restaurant and bar facilities as well as birthday party and corporate event hosting.