If you’re in the mood to spice things up a bit or are in the mood for dramatic performances in Houston, you’re in luck! The Art District in Houston, The Washington Avenue, has become one of the most vibrant and recognized creative communities in Texas, with sophisticated acts, classy shows, and world-class performances by resident artists, bands, and comedians. It is also the largest. The old warehouses have been turned into live performance venues and welcome bars, buildings transformed into SOHO, and within some of the buildings are hundreds of studios belonging to some of Houston’s most creative groups and individuals.
Because of its unique combination of affordable offerings and opportunities, people believe it has the highest concentration of creative artists working in the United States. The streets are also lined with restaurants, cafes, bakeries, fast food places, and coffee shops that have a casual atmosphere and a classy, refined feel.
If you’re ready to let your hair down and spend the day just soaking up the atmosphere, the Houston charter bus is always ready to take you to the following places. But first, here’s a quick preview!
Alley theater
615 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 220-5700
Located in the heart of downtown Houston’s art district, Alley Theater is a Tony Award-winning indoor theater that houses ‘The Hubbard’, 9 towers and outdoor terraces. Amazed visitors did not hesitate to leave behind a number of positive reviews about its castle atmosphere and spiral staircase. Alley Theater is one of the oldest resident theaters in the United States and it is not an easy structure to avoid due to its prominent Brutalist style that conquered the world of architecture. In French, it simply means “rough concrete”. Its use has resulted in its accentuated look that was popular in the 1950s in countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and much of Europe. The humble former dance studio of Nina Eloise Whittington Vance (who started the studio in 1947) also hosted big-name performances like ‘The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds’ by Pulitzer Prize-winning Paul Zindel. .
Given the enthusiastic nods of approval from fervent fans and critics alike, it is said to be America’s most amazing theater and a successful statement, of some kind, theatrically and architecturally. His endearing qualities were also deeply recognized and quickly rewarded by the American Institute of Architects. For those visiting with young children or looking for educational opportunities, check out HYPE, the Houston Young Playwrights Exchange program, which offers bridge-building opportunities for young writers and artists ages 20 and under.
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 487-7050
Jones Hall, since it opened in 1966, has been shaped as the building blocks for Houston’s local creatives. Staying true to the original dream and vision of its founder, Jesse Holman Jones (the editor of the Houston Chronicle) and his wife, they pick up the pace with extensive theater performances and live entertainment throughout the year.
The hall has attracted more than 400,000 visitors from all over the country and the world, with its hundreds of annual events. Today, home to the Houston Symphony and the Performing Arts Society, it continues to push the boundaries and boundaries of small cities.
With its imposing and impressive structure made of travertine marble façade, complete with an 8-story column and remarkably grand entrance, the magnificent structure is anything but benign at first glance. Beyond that, philanthropists and his wife were able to cultivate and motivate entire communities throughout Houston, and their lifelong contributions to the common good of human beings continue to have an impact.
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 315-2525
Delicious food and wine are often associated with performances organized by The Hobby Center. And why not? It has an incredible atmosphere, mesmerizing music and singing, admirable acoustics, and a balcony overlooking downtown Houston. Guests are served South American food and drinks at the Artista restaurant located on the second level of the building, healthy salads, pasta and paninis at the Grand Lobby Bistro, while sweets and a variety of sandwiches and beverages (including delicious wines and refreshing cocktails) are served. ) can be purchased at off-site concession stands. After opening its doors in 2002 on the fringes of the Houston Theater District, the 60-foot-tall glass walls of the Hobby Center offering views of the glittering Houston skyline, Tranquility Park, and Houston City Hall, have been attracting fascinating attention. They said it was the show before the show … and they’re absolutely right.
The theater is named after a local businessman and former Texas Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby, Jr., whose family foundation gifted him the center. The Hobby Center replaced both the Houston Music Hall and the Sam Houston Coliseum and today features residents and touring groups with 2 main performance venues: Sarofim Hall and Zilkha Hall. The former seats more than 2,650 patrons, while the smaller Zilkha hall is actually an intimate 500-seat theater.
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 487-7000
Bold and beautiful – this is how most people would describe the Wortham Theater Center along Texas Avenue. Raise your chin as you walk near the street and you will likely see it from the escalator. As grand and iconic as it is to the people of Texas, the theater also represents the deeply ingrained local culture and legacy of its wealth during the early discovery of oil in the state of Texas and its perpetual boom in the performing arts during the decade of 1980. Designed to be built on a budget of $ 66 million, much of which was contributed by passionate fans, it is true evidence of what a community can do when they put together not only their minds, but also their hearts and resources. The place is a testament to the fact that ‘where there is a will, there is a way’.
The Helen Hayes Chandelier hangs in the Green Room after Billy and Janie Lisa Price bought it from the Fulton Theater in New York. The ‘large scale staircase’ is actually a series of illuminated escalators designed by New York sculptor Albert Paley. When team effort is promoted, Houstonians demonstrate that a nearly 450,000 square foot event venue CAN be built on budget and ahead of schedule. The Wortham Center is home to the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera, and along with a series of tours and local performances, they have succeeded in attracting more than 8 million people to their venue … and counting.
Upbeat entertainment abounds in downtown Houston
However, at the end of the day, it’s not always about size. There are also smaller, more intimate, and equally entertaining places scattered across the vast expanse of Houston’s landscape to visit and relax. For example, just a few blocks from the Houston Art District, you can stop by Bayou Place for a drink and hang out with your friends, take your kids to Cathedral House Montessori for art-focused early education programs, visit the quirky watering hole called Notsuoh along S Main Street, or enjoy a funky atmosphere at an Irish pub like Shay McElroy’s Pub.
The live entertainment venues were the springboard for many established local artists, including the likes of Lyle Lovett and ZZ Top. There’s historic Fitzgerald’s, which has over 3 decades of history and its open mic nights, indescribable live entertainment from alternative bands at Numbers, and the renovated 1920s warehouse in Houston’s Eado neighborhood, Warehouse Live.
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Bayou Place
500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77204
Just a few blocks from the Houston Art District
(713) 228-2109
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Montessori Cathedral House
1112 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 222-2482
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Notsuoh
314 S Main St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 409-4750
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Shay McElroy’s Pub
909 Texas St # A, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 223-2444
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Fitzgerald’s
2706 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 862-3838
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Numbers
300 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 521-1121
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Live warehouse
813 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 225-5483
Houston’s art scene is huge and beyond anyone’s imagination. Rewinding a few decades ago would only have been a distant dream, and yet here we are today, with a city filled with abundant options. Now they are bolder than imagined and more creative than ever thought possible and we think you will have fun watching all the shows!
