DK Travel : San Antonio and Austin : Performing arts

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311 Club

With live blues seven nights a week, this revered bar still brings in some of the greatest names on the rhythm and blues circuit.
Antone’s

Home of the blues for more than a quarter of a century, Antone’s is the place to hear established musicians as well as newcomers.
Arneson River Theatre

This charming open-air theater is located in La Villita. The San Antonio River and the River Walk pass through the theater, separating the stage from the casual seating for 1,000 viewers on the opposite bank (see Arneson River Theatre ).

Performance, Arneson River Theatre

Arneson River Theatre
Bourbon Rocks

Reminiscent of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, this warehouse-style club brings a new element to 6th Street.
Broken Spoke

This famous Texan honky-tonk got its start in 1964 when Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys graced its stage. Traditional country music is still the main draw here.
Carver Community Cultural Center

This cultural venue offers a stellar line-up of international performers. Since 1929, the center has hosted stars such as Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie. Recent artists include the Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa and premiere jazz vocalist, Diane Schuur.
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

Since 1914 the Empire has hosted live events, including Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, and silent movies starring Lon Chaney and Charlie Chaplin. It reopened in 1998 to former glory.
Continental Club

A 1950s-style Austin classic, that features some of the best rockabilly, country, and swing music.
Elephant Room

Traditional jazz music performed by local musicians as well as traveling groups, fills this basement club.
Emo’s

Emo’s has been drawing rock bands to its two stages since the early 1990s.