Updated: Jul 31, 2019
Beaumont’s generally a pretty family-friendly town, but sometimes, mom and dad need a break. If you’re looking to rekindle the romance (hint, hint Valentine’s Day is coming up) or are just in need of a fun Friday out, we have a few ideas where to hit the town.
Every Friday, the opulently designed and beautifully preserved Jefferson Theatre hosts Classic Movie Night with a rotating schedule of feature films. With an admission price of just $5, live music and craft beer, it’s a great cheap date night.
With a permanent collection of approximately 1,000 artworks, AMSET is a hub of contemporary and modern masterpieces that range from charcoal drawings to prints. One of the highlights is the Felix “Fox” Harris gallery, a collection of folksy and mixed-media yard sculptures open to interpretation. Admission is free.
Storytelling through sound, the Symphony of Southeast Texas has been wowing audiences for 65 years. A collective of 70 musicians, concerts range from classical to pop and include everything from Lone Star hits to timeless classics.
Another great date night restaurant, Suga’s is fine dining with even finer entertainers. A rotating calendar of musicians grace the stage while homemade ice cream seals the deal.
Known for their craft cocktails and well-enforced dress code, Portus is the place to get a stiff drink in Beaumont. The kind of sultry spot that would rival any big city cocktail bar, it’s understated elegance seems a bit out of place, but we’re not complaining.
Dust off the old bowling shoes for a retro good time. 40 lanes of fun, relive those carefree teenage days over pizza and pitchers.
Known for having the best happy hour in town, The Grill is a white table cloth kind of vibe that has live music on the patio three times a week.
A high-tech and interactive driving range, the Toptracer program at 5U offer hours of competitive play with various games to challenge each other. But if you really want to feel like a “baller,” head up to the Topgolf Swing Suite where the golf simulators and drinks are served in a swanky lounge.
If you’re up for a little road trip or weekend getaway, the town of Lake Charles is just about 30-minutes away. The racetrack and casino is a great place to get your adrenaline up with a few lighthearted bets.
It takes just a little liquid courage to entice your inner artist come out. A completely BYO experience, pack the wine and charcuterie board and choose from over 6,000 paintings to work on.