Austin
George Strait once hung from the wagon-wheel chandeliers at the wooden-floored Broken Spoke, a true Texas honky-tonk. Not sure of your dance moves? Join a…
Must-see entertainment in Austin
Austin
No passive toe-tapping here; the dance floor at this 1950s-era lounge is always swinging with some of the city's best local acts. On most Monday nights…
Austin
Easily the most fun you can have at the movies: sing along with Grease, quote along with Princess Bride, or just enjoy food and drink delivered right to…
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Austin
Stubb's puts on live music almost every night, with a great mix of premier local and touring acts from across the musical spectrum. Many warm-weather…
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Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin
This state-of-the-art theater opened in late 2008 as part of a waterfront redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake. The multistage venue hosts drama, dance,…
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Austin
The super-chill Saxon Pub, presided over by 'Rusty,' a huge knight who sits out the front, has music every night, mostly Texas performers in the blues…
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – S Lamar Blvd
Austin
Like the other outposts of this Austin-based movie chain, the focus is on the movie-going experience. Reserved seating. No latecomers. No talking or…
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Austin
Drawing from current events and pop culture, this long-running satire show has a vaudevillian slant, thanks to musical numbers and, yep, even a magician…
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Austin
A key player in Austin's musical history, Antone's has attracted the best of the blues and other popular local acts since 1975. All ages, all the time.
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Austin
Dating from 1915, this old vaudevillian house has staged everything from splashy Broadway shows to stand-up comics to classic film screenings.
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Austin
Forget the dark and crowded club scene; this sophisticated courtyard venue serves martinis along with jazz and swing.
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Hideout Coffee House & Theatre
Austin
The hipsters' Hideout is a small coffeehouse–theater space that rubs shoulders with the big theaters on Congress Ave. Shows here feature live improv with…
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Austin
This is one of Austin's coolest small theaters, presenting regional premieres of off-Broadway hits and recent Obie (Off-Broadway Theater Awards) winners…
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Austin
Get ready to rumble – it's roller-derby night and the Hellcat women skaters are expected to kick some Cherry Bomb ass. No matter who wins, the TXRD…
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Austin
Founded in the early 20th century, the city's oldest performing-arts group plays classical and pop music at numerous venues throughout the city. The main…
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Austin
Called 'the last place with soul on 6th,' Austin's premier reggae joint prides itself on its good rasta vibes and bouncy dance floor. Seat yourself on the…
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Austin
For over 20 years, Emo's led the pack in the punk and indie scene in a crowded space on Red River St. Since 2011, it's been enjoying some shiny new digs …
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Austin
This intimate, subterranean jazz club has a cool vibe, and live music almost every night. The cover charge stays low, mostly free except on weekends, and…
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Austin
Frequent classic and independent film screenings at venues around town. Slacker director Richard Linklater was an early promoter and Quentin Tarantino is…
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Austin
This arena hosts big-name concerts, UT men's and women's basketball games, and graduation ceremonies.
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Austin
Austin loves a dive bar, and Donn's combines a retro atmosphere inside an old railway car with live music six nights a week, including Donn himself…
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Austin
Often reprising popular Broadway and off-Broadway hits, this theatre now has three venues: Topfer Theatre (202 S Lamar Blvd), Whisenhunt Stage (1510…
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Austin
Head for this no-pretense spot for early shows (usually starting around 8pm) with no cover charge. And check out that neon sign and mod '60s decor.
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Austin
Far from downtown, Capitol City hosts national headliner comics. Mondays are often reserved for local talent.
