End the night at Barbarella, which stays open until 3 am. Axelrad also hosts open mics and outdoor movie nights throughout the week. Head to The Continental Club, a live music venue showcasing local rock, rockabilly, and soul musicians, or lounge in one of the many hammocks beneath the iconic neon-lit tree in Axelrad’s backyard with a cold craft beer and a jumbo slice of Luigi’s pizza in hand. Gather round the track, pick a turtle to root for, and see which one scurries out of the circle first. The Midtown tradition has grown into a rollicking, crowd-drawing event. On Thursdays visitors to Little Woodrow’s are in for a strange treat: turtle racing. Sample from a selection of 100 taps for a mere $3 a glass. Hit up Holman Draft Hall on weekdays for happy hour and grub. Crowds from all walks of life-Downtown’s oil tycoons, Montrose’s artists, UH’s undergrads, and Midtown’s own young professionals-converge on Midtown.
As the name suggests, Midtown is centrally located, and residents from adjacent neighborhoods flock to Midtown nightlife offerings. Midtown Photo courtesy of Holman Draft Hall These Houston neighborhoods have all the ingredients needed for an unforgettable urban night out. On weekends, the city hums as the workweek crowd unwinds. Houston has a rich and vibrant nightlife full of bars, dance clubs, concert halls, and entertainment venues.
