A larger venue like Paper Tiger or a fancier one like Jazz, TX may charge $12 to $15 for shows that don’t involve advance tickets. Small joints on the Strip may be free or charge $2 to $5 to get in on weekdays, $5 to $10 on weekends. What can you expect to pay? When judged from a big-city entertainment perspective-Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Nashville-cover charges are very affordable. 210/474-7640), a multivenue entertainment complex in the city’s original railroad station, has yet to generate much buzz except for spillover from events at the nearby Alamodome, but the neighborhood east of the freeway is beginning to establish its own identity, so check local listings or the Sunset Station website. Pearl has more restaurants than bars and clubs, though there are a couple of nice ones here, including Jazz, TX and the Blue Box bar (312 Pearl Pkwy.) more are slated to open in the future.
River Walk clubs tend to be touristy, and many close early because of noise restrictions.
