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Dueling Piano Bars
Nothing livens up an event like the interactive energy of a venue featuring live dueling pianos, interactive staff and customizable entertainment. Houston has two venues rip roaring and ready to host your next social or corporate outing. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar welcomes private parties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for small groups at a single table or large areas for parties of 80 or more. Howl at the Moon also welcomes corporate groups, whether at two tables or the whole venue, and offers event planners who will work with any budget and size to make sure there is plenty of room to dance the night away! Catering packages are also available.
Hard Rock Café Houston
Amp up your special event at the Hard Rock Café Houston. Located in the theater district, this living museum of Rock ’n’ Roll memorabilia proudly boasts a 35-foot replica of the Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Gibson Firebird guitar for the world to see. The Hard Rock Café Houston plays host to events of all kinds, from corporate meetings and functions to film and CD premieres and social events for any group. A full-service event-planning facility, Hard Rock Café Houston has state-of-the-art audiovisual options as well as catering, entertainment and merchandise that can be customized for the event. Hard Rock Café Houston has a variety of space options for your event depending on your needs. Capacities vary depending on the setup, but for seated events, the Lone Star Room holds up to 50, the Main Dining Room holds up to 80, the Hard Rock Deck seats 40 and the Hard Rock Patio seats 50. You also can buy out the venue for seated crowds of up to 280 or a reception for 400.
The Majestic Metro
The only surviving theater in Houston from the days of silent pictures, the
Majestic Metro (opened as the Ritz in 1926) was restored and repurposed into one of Houston’s most unique gathering sites for wedding receptions, corporate parties and elegant galas; and it has been doing so for 20 years. The historic facility features a large dance floor, banquet-style seating and a state-of-the-art multimedia system. The unique historic design of the theater along with its modern media capabilities make The Majestic Metro a great venue for adding that touch of old Hollywood glamour to a downtown corporate function. Located in the heart of Houston’s downtown historic district, The Majestic Metro is only minutes away from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park.
Downtown Aquarium
With a beautiful cylindrical aquarium tank in the foyer area, the third floor of the Downtown Aquarium features the stunning 6,000-square-foot Nautilus Ballroom that transports guests into a world of under-the-sea refinement with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline from the private wrap-around balcony. Perfect for corporate meetings, weddings, parities and other special events, the Downtown Aquarium offers customizable menus that accommodate international and specialty cuisines, and the experienced event coordinators help with décor, audiovisual and entertainment needs for 50 to 600 guests. The ballroom can divide into smaller sections, and packages are available that combine the space rental with the amusement park activities and exhibits.
The Houston Zoo
With an assortment of amazing indoor and outdoor facilities, events booked at the Houston Zoo receive the added bonus of letting guests interact with some of nature’s most breathtaking creatures. With indoor venues like the Natural Encounters building, the Kipp Aquarium, the Reptile & Amphibian Building and the Brown Education Center, there is something for every group. Just don’t forget about the stunning outdoor options for corporate picnics at the Karamu Outpost, Masihara Pavilion or even out on the Sea Lion Deck, each of which can accommodate up to 1,500 guests. Food and beverages expertly are provided by the zoo’s in-house caterer with a variety of tasty and accessible options that can be customized to your event. Best of all, events booked here help underwrite much of the zoo’s ongoing conservation efforts and expansion projects.
300 Houston
Company celebrations, corporate networking, birthdays, leagues and team-building events are always more fun in bowling shoes at 300 Houston, an upscale bowling lounge. Whether you’re looking for space on the main concourse or something more private, like the Club 300 suite, the on-site event planners at 300 Houston will help you create a fun and affordable experience. With more than 1 million group event customers served, 300 Houston knows a thing or two about planning an event. The team will guide you through the 300 Catering Menu that goes far beyond typical bowling alley fare and oversee the execution of your event through the last game bowled.
Joystix Classic Games and Pinballs
Joystix Classic Games and Pinballs has been serving Houston since 1987, offering new, refurbished and classic video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes and many other amusement devices for the home or business. In addition to selling and renting the new and quality refurbished machines, Joystix also rents out its 10,000-square-foot showroom for parties and private events. Housing close to 300 machines, Joystix can accommodate small gatherings or large groups of up to 300 while all of the inviting games are set to “free play” for the enjoyment of your guests. Want a more intimate setting? The newest addition at Joystix is the Eighteen Twenty Lounge, a cozy, intimate setting that adjoins the showroom and features a granite bar, mahogany walls, plush leather club chairs and more than 2 million songs on the Internet jukebox.
Nothing livens up an event like the interactive energy of a venue featuring live dueling pianos, interactive staff and customizable entertainment. Houston has two venues rip roaring and ready to host your next social or corporate outing. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar welcomes private parties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for small groups at a single table or large areas for parties of 80 or more. Howl at the Moon also welcomes corporate groups, whether at two tables or the whole venue, and offers event planners who will work with any budget and size to make sure there is plenty of room to dance the night away! Catering packages are also available.
Hard Rock Café Houston
Amp up your special event at the Hard Rock Café Houston. Located in the theater district, this living museum of Rock ’n’ Roll memorabilia proudly boasts a 35-foot replica of the Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Gibson Firebird guitar for the world to see. The Hard Rock Café Houston plays host to events of all kinds, from corporate meetings and functions to film and CD premieres and social events for any group. A full-service event-planning facility, Hard Rock Café Houston has state-of-the-art audiovisual options as well as catering, entertainment and merchandise that can be customized for the event. Hard Rock Café Houston has a variety of space options for your event depending on your needs. Capacities vary depending on the setup, but for seated events, the Lone Star Room holds up to 50, the Main Dining Room holds up to 80, the Hard Rock Deck seats 40 and the Hard Rock Patio seats 50. You also can buy out the venue for seated crowds of up to 280 or a reception for 400.
The Majestic Metro
The only surviving theater in Houston from the days of silent pictures, the
Majestic Metro (opened as the Ritz in 1926) was restored and repurposed into one of Houston’s most unique gathering sites for wedding receptions, corporate parties and elegant galas; and it has been doing so for 20 years. The historic facility features a large dance floor, banquet-style seating and a state-of-the-art multimedia system. The unique historic design of the theater along with its modern media capabilities make The Majestic Metro a great venue for adding that touch of old Hollywood glamour to a downtown corporate function. Located in the heart of Houston’s downtown historic district, The Majestic Metro is only minutes away from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park.
Downtown Aquarium
With a beautiful cylindrical aquarium tank in the foyer area, the third floor of the Downtown Aquarium features the stunning 6,000-square-foot Nautilus Ballroom that transports guests into a world of under-the-sea refinement with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline from the private wrap-around balcony. Perfect for corporate meetings, weddings, parities and other special events, the Downtown Aquarium offers customizable menus that accommodate international and specialty cuisines, and the experienced event coordinators help with décor, audiovisual and entertainment needs for 50 to 600 guests. The ballroom can divide into smaller sections, and packages are available that combine the space rental with the amusement park activities and exhibits.
The Houston Zoo
With an assortment of amazing indoor and outdoor facilities, events booked at the Houston Zoo receive the added bonus of letting guests interact with some of nature’s most breathtaking creatures. With indoor venues like the Natural Encounters building, the Kipp Aquarium, the Reptile & Amphibian Building and the Brown Education Center, there is something for every group. Just don’t forget about the stunning outdoor options for corporate picnics at the Karamu Outpost, Masihara Pavilion or even out on the Sea Lion Deck, each of which can accommodate up to 1,500 guests. Food and beverages expertly are provided by the zoo’s in-house caterer with a variety of tasty and accessible options that can be customized to your event. Best of all, events booked here help underwrite much of the zoo’s ongoing conservation efforts and expansion projects.
300 Houston
Company celebrations, corporate networking, birthdays, leagues and team-building events are always more fun in bowling shoes at 300 Houston, an upscale bowling lounge. Whether you’re looking for space on the main concourse or something more private, like the Club 300 suite, the on-site event planners at 300 Houston will help you create a fun and affordable experience. With more than 1 million group event customers served, 300 Houston knows a thing or two about planning an event. The team will guide you through the 300 Catering Menu that goes far beyond typical bowling alley fare and oversee the execution of your event through the last game bowled.
Joystix Classic Games and Pinballs
Joystix Classic Games and Pinballs has been serving Houston since 1987, offering new, refurbished and classic video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes and many other amusement devices for the home or business. In addition to selling and renting the new and quality refurbished machines, Joystix also rents out its 10,000-square-foot showroom for parties and private events. Housing close to 300 machines, Joystix can accommodate small gatherings or large groups of up to 300 while all of the inviting games are set to “free play” for the enjoyment of your guests. Want a more intimate setting? The newest addition at Joystix is the Eighteen Twenty Lounge, a cozy, intimate setting that adjoins the showroom and features a granite bar, mahogany walls, plush leather club chairs and more than 2 million songs on the Internet jukebox.
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