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. ...

Located in the Downtown Warehouse District, Last Concert Café is Houston’s oldest and most unique live music venue and restaurant. Last Concert showcases an eclectic mix of local, regional, and internationally acclaimed artists, either in the courtyard, covered patio, or in Dawn’s Margarita Garden and Backyard Amphitheater. The venue is a great place to gather for outstanding musical experiences and also the perfect event space. ...

House of Blues Houston is comprised of four distinctive environments including a VIP club, a rocking restaurant and bar featuring delta-inspired cuisine, a small private event room, and a multi-story Music Hall. Each area features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound with lively bars throughout the entire venue. Foundation Room offers an upscale experience with the finest in food, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. ...

The Rustic Houston in downtown Houston, TX, is a restaurant and bar with a relaxed casual atmosphere. Enjoy local craft beers, Texas wines and spirits served by a friendly staff, listen to free live music from local and national artists, and take it all in from an award winning patio. ...

Goode Company Armadillo Palace brings the best of Texas together with one dance hall, two bars, three stages, and a state-of-the-art kitchen serving authentic Houston Mexican, barbecue and seafood. Armadillo Palace also has four unique event spaces available. ...

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. ...