Life is a cabaret at the latest venue from the founder of Proud Galleries.
Life is a cabaret at the latest venue from the founder of Proud Galleries.
Owner Joe Reynolds transformed a strip-mall Romanian restaurant into a cross between an old-school Hollywood haunt and a gussied-up basement rec room with a basic Italian menu and some sort of entertainment (comedy, dramedy, live music) six nights a week.
Besides the unbeatable indie lineup, unobstructed views, great acoustics, and a spacious standing-room setup make this divey music venue a citywide favorite. A downstairs bar means you can drink to your heart’s content while waiting for your preferred musical act to take the stage.
Fifty-plus-year-old school and venue offers dance, music, and art classes. Live acts like Richie Havens and Glen Hansard in the intimate music hall make for outstanding shows.
Rock and roll — literally — at Williamsburg’s new bowling alley/Blue Ribbon restaurant/music venue all in one. While chugging back Brooklyn-brewed beer, take note of this cool detail: The sixteen-lane behemoth is the first LEED certified bowling alley in the world.
West London underground arts and music venue hosts club nights and live bands. (It’s where Lilly Allen famously launched her career). The space is small and not much to look at, but artsy types, cool kids and indie lovers will hear it here first.
Photo: Courtesy of Notting Hill Arts Club
America’s oldest performing arts center is totally exciting and progressive (imagine that!). The creative campus includes an indie cinema, cafe, and theaters where live music, dance, film, and theater collide. A shining cultural landmark.
Photo: Peter Maus / Courtesy of BAM
Hip, ground-level coffee shop with sweet treats by day, intimate beer-fueled music scene downstairs by night.
Modern acts. Vintage concession stand. Little Five’s premier music and theater venue hosts an eclectic mix of plays, cooking demos, and music.
One of San Francisco’s best music venues, Bottom of the Hill features up-and-coming bands from all over the world.