Last Concert Cafe
The Last Concert Cafe features live music most nights of the week from local artists like Clory Martin and Leslie Newman, but on Mondays it opens up the stage for Open Mic Mondays. The schedule and acts vary, so call ahead or check online for the list of current performers.
Once you arrive, order a cerveza and enjoy the Mexican flavors from the kitchen. Tex-Mex favorites like Carol's cheese enchiladas can easily be found on the menu, but so can unexpected items like the pecan-crusted chicken breast with garlic mashed potatoes or Paul's tostada burger with refried beans and tortilla chips. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner as well as for brunch on Sundays.
Last Concert Cafe
1403 Nance St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-226-8563
lastconcert.com
Sambuca Jazz Cafe
In the heart of downtown is the Sambuca Jazz Cafe, located in the Rice Hotel, which can make the perfect date night stretch into a romantic getaway. Upscale yet casual, the restaurant's menu has something for any time of night. Whether you want a smaller plate that will not slow you down, late-night snacks to keep you going or a full five-course dinner, the elegantly prepared fare is tasteful and fresh. Primarily featuring jazz musicians, Sambuca' stage is host to classic rock, latin rhythms and contemporary dance music.
Sambuca Jazz Cafe
909 Texas St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-224-5299
sambucarestaurant.com
Spotlight Karaoke
It does not matter if your only experience is singing in the shower; at Spotlight you, too, can be onstage. If you are of the belief that professional musicians should not get all the fun, consider this karaoke and sushi bar. You can relax and release your inner diva or just sit at the sushi bar and marvel at the nerve it takes to perform in front of strangers. Open daily until 2 a.m., reservations are suggested and a dress code is enforced, so call ahead.
Spotlight Karaoke
5901 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77057
713-266-6228
spotlightkaraoke.com
