THEATERS
- Station Theater: Live improv shows, theater and training. Cheap and BYOB. http://www.stationtheater.com/
- Grown-up Storytime: This series takes place the 3rd Tuesday or every month at 8 pm and 10 pm at Rudyard's British Pub, a bar and venue located in the heart of Montrose. http://www.bootown.org/grown-up-storytime/ People send stories, they pick the best ones, and asign them to a rotating crack-squad of expert story readers who show up the night or and wow peoples' socks and/or pants off. $5.
- Catastrophic Theater: They have a suggested ticket price but if you can't afford it, they'll still appreciate you coming out to experience the show. Its out of the ordinary productions range from the experimental and serious to the hilarious and heart-felt, with a focus on creating a meaningful exchange between artists and audiences. http://catastrophictheatre.com/
- Showboat Drive-in Theater: (pictured above) Movies start at dusk but get there early to secure a prime spot in front of one of the drive-in’s two giant screens. Bring cash only. http://www.theshowboatdrivein.com/. A second location is expected to open in Pearland/Alvin in the summer of 2017: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pearland/news/alvin-pearland-area-to-get-drive-in-movie-theater-next/article_c211cd6e-56f3-5ac5-825e-4fb9d05e70c7.html
- River Oaks Theatre: “Old Hollywood glamour meets modern movie magic at H-town’s last historic movie palace, a local favorite of cinema buffs since 1939. The ornate Art Deco interior comes of age with DLP digital projection and sound – picture perfect for catching indie, foreign and art-house films, as well as an eclectic (often interactive) mix of weekend midnight shows. http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/houston/riveroakstheatre.htm
- Sundance Theater: “Situated in Bayou Place, the eight-screen theater is one of six helmed by indie advocate Robert Redfort.” https://www.sundancecinemas.com/houston.html. Remember to get your parking validated. You can eat and drink while watching the movie.
- Rice University’s Cinema: They normally run film festivals by country of origin. http://theatre.rice.edu/ and http://ricecinema.rice.edu/Events.aspx
- Studio Movie Grill: Known nationwide as an innovator and leader of the in-theater dining experience. https://www.studiomoviegrill.com/
- Aurora Picture Show: It has 800 films in its video library collection and use of the library is free. http://www.aurorapictureshow.org/