"Housed in a mansion on Westheimer, Avantgarden is a hub of entertainment on almost every night of the week. Jam out to live jazz music on Mondays. Partake in Write About Now’s open mic night or a hip hop-themed art party on Wednesdays, catch a comedy show on Thursday, sultry burlesque on a Friday, or just grab a drink and chill out on its mystical patio. Don’t leave without grabbing a taco from Taqueria El Palomo, the on-site taco truck. It’s a Houston institution. (Saturdays are known to host private events, so be sure to check AvantGarden’s website.)" - Brittany Britto Garley