Baker St. Pub & Grill

The British pub chain is themed around Sherlock Holmes and hosts live bands Thursdays and on weekends. A drink and food menu is available, and the performances are free. Genres: '80s, blues, country, dance, pop, rock, salsa 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy 713-830-1858 www.bakerstreetpub.com/katy/

Central Green

The outdoor green space at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch has a stage for live acts and movies a few times a month. The performances are free, and the mall has several restaurants for food and drinks. Genres: Blues, country, funk, jazz, pop, rock, western Upcoming performances: Aug. 30: Great Scott and The Almighties Sept. 14: Kist by Grace 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy www.centralgreenpark.com

EinStein’s Pub

The locally owned pub hosts live music on Friday evenings. On other nights of the week, Einstein’s hosts karaoke and a DJ. Genres: county, rap, rock 873 S. Mason Road, Katy 281-398-6066 www.einsteinspub.com

Katy Vibes

Karaoke is hosted on Thursdays with live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar offers a reverse cover charge in which attendees pay $5 but receive a $5 coupon to use for a future purchase. Genres: '80s, disco, electronic dance music, hip-hop, Latin, rock Upcoming performances: Aug. 31: Latin Power Band Sept. 6: OrangeFox Sept. 21: Earl Sanders Jr. Band 24757 Katy Freeway, Katy 832-437-2807 www.katyvibes.com

The Local Bar

Bands regularly play at this bar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Genres: country, pop, rock 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Ste. 190, Katy 832-913-3941 www.thelocalbarkaty.com

MKT Distillery

Located among Katy’s rice silos, the distillery hosts bands on the weekends. Genres: country, rock Upcoming performances: Sept. 6: Eric Lauer 5373 First St., Katy 833-658-1870 www.mktdistillery.com

Mo’s Place

The longtime music venue has two stages for musical acts. Live music is hosted Wednesday through Saturday, while karaoke is offered Sunday through Tuesday. Most performances require paid tickets or cover charge. Genres: country, rock Upcoming performances: Aug. 31: Bag of Donuts Oct. 11: Billy Ray Cyrus Nov. 8: Steve Wariner 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy 281-392-3499 www.mosplacekaty.com

No Label Brewing Co.

The local brewery hosts live music on an outdoor stage on most weekends. Genres: blues, country, funk, rock Upcoming performances: Aug. 30: Cody Ray Henry Acoustic Sept. 20: Levees 5351 First St., Katy 281-693-7545 www.nolabelbrew.com

Scholars and Scoundrels

The veteran-owned bar and grill hosts music acts every other weekend. Genres: '80s, country, rock 1251 Pin Oak Road, Ste. 141, Katy 346-307-7434 www.scholarsandscoundrelskaty.com

Wildcatter Saloon

This event venue has indoor and outdoor stages for bands to play all year round. Some performances require paid tickets. Food and drink is available. Genres: country, rock and western Upcoming performances: Aug. 31: Puddle of Mudd Sept. 22: Buckcherry Sept. 27: The Marshall Tucker Band 26913 Katy Freeway, Katy 281-392-2337 www.wildcattersaloon.com

World of Beer

The bar and kitchen chain hosts live music on weekends. Performances are free. Genres: blues, country, dance, hip-hop, Latin, pop, rock Upcoming performances: Aug. 31: Dead Stereo Sept. 13: Rock Agents Sept. 14: Brian Sacco 2643 Commercial Center Blvd., Ste. B390, Katy 281-394-9625 www.worldofbeer.com/Locations/Katy