Located across the street from Emancipation Park in Houston’s Third Ward, the historic Eldorado Ballroom at Project Row Houses originally opened in 1939. The ground floor of the venue features a café and local market, an art gallery, and community meeting spaces. Upstairs is the 300-capacity ballroom, an incredible venue for live music, dancing and other gatherings. The intimate venue has a second-floor outdoor deck offering spectacular views of downtown Houston. The annex, courtyard, and terrace offer additional areas for events. The Eldorado is owned by the nonprofit Project Row Houses, while Lucille’s Hospitality Group and Lucille’s 1913 operate the ballroom. ...

Presenting singers and songwriters since 1970, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant is a legendary folk and acoustic music listening room in the historic Montrose area of Houston, TX. The intimate venue is known for its brick floors and for featuring original singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. ...

The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club is Houston’s premier venue for live blues and zydeco featuring local and national touring acts. The intimate club includes pool tables, a dance floor, and a small stage. ...

Located in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood, The Secret Group is a bar and multi-purpose entertainment venue featuring local and nationally touring comedians and musical acts. The Secret Group offers a full bar, a selection of draft and can beers, and ciders. Try comedy open mic up to five nights a week. ...

White Oak Music Hall is a five-acre, three-stage indoor/outdoor live music complex located just north of downtown Houston, TX. The White Oak Upstairs is capable of supporting up to 200 attendees. White Oak Downstairs is a 1000-capacity music hall. The Lawn is an outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of over 3,000. Programmed by concert booking and promotions company Pegstar Concerts, WOMH hosts hundreds of live performance events each year from all genres, featuring both local and nationally touring artists. ...

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, off Norfolk St in the Upper Kirby area, is an intimate Irish pub with the livest music in Texas, craft beer, wine and liquor and great food. The Houston pub features game nights, bar & grill, concert events, and a huge Saint Patrick’s Day party. ...

Scout Bar is a concert lounge bringing the Clear Lake area the best in live music from national touring artists, to local and regional bands. Scout Bar features a large outdoor patio, two bars, and a separate room with a DJ and dance floor. Scout Bar is located in Webster near Houston, TX. ...