Midtown Art Center

For the type of intimate small venue that it is– this is a solid cool place. One of my girlfriends invited me out this past weekend to a comedy show at this venue. Located in the midtown area and pretty easy to get to. Limited parking on the actual site but free parking across the street. Close intimate setting. Served drinks and food (wings I know for sure). Drinks came in a plastic cup. Pretty stiff. One of the comedians had to exchange his mic during his set which I thought was a little tacky but hey malfunctions happen to the best of us. the comedy show itself was really funny and the close feeling you have to the comedians made the event sort of a big roasting party.

Sweet set-​up here for the Houston Improv Festival; I’m not able to comment on how they use the space for other performances, workshops, etc. It’s easy to find, great and plentiful parking, really comfortable seats that actually recline.
Website is weak, but I won’t review that.

I have both performed at Midtown Art Center and been to shows in this venue. It is a small venue near HCC downtown. My primary experience with this location involves independent companies, experimental theatre, and improv. It is a great space for both the audience an performer. The intimacy is nice and although it does have nice light and sound equipment they are simple enough to leave the focus on the performer.
It serves as an asset to the community and is a great way to share some of the great art in Houston… and impress a date or out of town friend with how unbelievably cultured you are.

Went to improv show on 7÷21÷12.
Close and intimate setting. Free parking. Nice midtown location. Cool art on building Exterior. $ 3 local draft beer (one keg of a local choice).
I had to leave half way thru because I was sweating. It was hot.
They host various show types and I’ll give it another try when the weather is cooler.

The Midtown Art Center, located right across from the HCC downtown campus, boasts a well-​maintained blackbox theater with several rows of not-​too-​rickety stadium-​style seats. The lighting and sound equipment are decent. There’s a small parking lot off of Holman, or metered parking on La Branch.
The offices upstairs are home to an ever-​changing mix of community organizations and recording studios. Rentals seem to be pretty inexpensive; details are on the website./
Technically, «[t]he Midtown Art Center is a 501©(3), not-​for profit community supported cultural arts organization. Midtown enriches the neighborhood and the city with vitality of artistic and cultural expression by offering visual and performing exhibitions at Midtown Art Center and in Houston.» They hold dance classes and other arts classes from time to time; just call them for the schedule.