Cafés are usually small venues including coffeehouses, coffeeshops, bistros, etc. where coffee, tea, and light food is served.
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Tallahassee, FL
Blue Tavern is a unique cafe/bar/venue in Midtown Tallahasse serving beer, wine, coffee, tea, and cold drinks. Casual dining choices include New Orleans style red-beans-and-rice with andouille sausage, file gumbo, grilled sandwiches and pressed Cuban sandwiches, and vegan options. Live music every night of the week ...
St. Louis, MO
High Low is the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s literary arts cafe and multi-purpose event space in St. Louis’ vibrant Grand Center Arts District. The venue includes a cafe, library, art gallery, and listening room. The Listening Room at High Low is a 150-capacity, flexible space featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and a full-service bar. It can easily accommodate a poetry reading, concert, or reception.
High Noon in the Listening Room at High Low takes place every Thursday from 12 to 1pm. The High Noon series features St. Louis talents from across the arts, cultural, and educational spectrum. ...
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Panama City, FL
Dat Cajun Place Oyster Bar & Grill is a Cajun restaurant in Panama City Beach, FL, known for its weekend crawfish boils. Enjoy live music on the side deck stage or the main stage indoors. ...
Seattle, WA
Located just north of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is Seattle’s favorite party spot for great food, craft beer, cocktails, sports and live music. Enjoy fire pits, heated outdoor space, live music stage, indoor cafe and more. ...
St. Louis, MO
Venice Café is a visual art and live music institution in Saint Louis, MO, known for cheap drinks and the best open mic in the city. ...
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Monroe, GA
Amici is a regional restaurant chain started in 1993 in Madison, GA. The Amici Monroe location features local live music every weekend on either Friday or Saturday night. Enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday.
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Eugene, OR
Sam Bond’s Garage is a pub, restaurant and music venue in Eugene, OR, offering the best in locally sourced food, a full cocktail menu, and outdoor patio dining. Opened in 1995 in Eugene’s Historic Whiteaker neighborhood, Sam Bond’s is one of the West Coast’s best venues to see diverse local, regional and worldly entertainment. In addition to the area’s finest musical talent, the Garage also presents burlesque, variety shows, indie movies, comedy, and more. ...
Eureka Springs, AR
Chelsea’s Corner Cafe and Bar is nestled in the Ozark hills in beautiful Eureka Springs, AR. Chelsea’s is the area’s favorite place for live music five nights a week, a guaranteed party and a place to dance your cares away. If you’re around Eureka Springs in the afternoon, come by to enjoy happy hour and chat with the locals and enjoy the amazing view on the double deck patio. The Cafe & Pizzeria is located upstairs and serves up the best pizza and sandwiches in town. ...
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Chesapeake, VA
Located in the Crossways Shopping Center in Chesapeake, VA, Winston’s Café is a casual restaurant serving fresh, quality, made-to-order American food. Since opening in 1990, Winston’s has committed to supporting local and regional music acts. ...
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Cedar Rapids, IA
Located on the Paramount Theatre campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, Opus Concert Cafe is an upscale, acoustically sound facility presenting chamber music, jazz, intimate cabaret concerts and more. ...
New York, NY
Established in 1976, Rough Trade NYC is the leading US independent record store, offering the latest and greatest new music on vinyl. In addition to music, the store features a curated selection of books, Rough Trade t-shirts and totes, turntables, posters and the world famous Rough Trade photo booth. Rough Trade hosts live in-stores and “artist signing” events and stages live events at the Rainbow Room and Rockefeller Plaza, showcasing exciting new talent as well as more familiar legends. ...
Berwyn, IL
The legendary Friendly Tap bar is the place to catch live, local music in Berwyn, IL. The Friendly Music Community also includes The Friendly Coffee Lounge and The Friendly School of Folk Music. ...
Charlotte, NC
Crown Station is located in the historic NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, with easy access to the light-rail. Crown Station offers organic fair trade coffees and teas, a full bar, and weekly live entertainment including music, comedy, and jam sessions. ...
New York, NY
Located in New York’s Upper West Side neighborhood, Prohibition NYC is a restaurant and Jazz Age-themed lounge featuring an extensive cocktail list and free nightly live music showcasing a variety of talent. Open since 1996, this neighborhood icon has a 100-capacity supper club room with a stage in the front as well as a more intimate speakeasy room in the back. ...
Wilmington, NC
Established in 2004, Barzarre is a fringy Bohemian art bar hosting live entertainment nightly, a full bar, extensive beer selection, taco menu, cafe and hookah lounge, too. Located on the fringe of downtown Wilmington, NC, Barzarre is a unique, eclectic and casual hotspot that attracts artists, performers, bookworms, beer enthusiasts and curiosity-seekers alike. ...
Captiva, FL
Keylime Bistro at Captiva Island Inn is nestled in the middle of the Historic Captiva Island Inn Village serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music and award winning Key lime pie. Club Keylime has Saturday night dancing, live music, and late night bar. ...
McHenry, MD
MoonShadow Restaurant & Bar offers elevated dining in a casual setting at beautiful Deep Creek Lake in McHenry, MD. MoonShadow is also the best live music and entertainment venue in the area. Free dinner shows, open mic nights, and late night ticketed shows are scheduled weekly. ...
Shelbyville, KY
Jeptha Creed Distillery, an entertainment staple of Shelbyville, KY, sits on 64 acres of farmland where they grow some the Bloody Butcher Corn used in their products. A hangout space for the whole family, Jeptha Creed also hosts the Jammin’ at Jeptha concert series behind the distillery on its sprawling lawn. Enjoy local music talent and even traveling acts. ...
Easley, SC
Smiley’s Acoustic Café Easley is a casual upscale dining experience that will keep you coming back for more. Located in the heart of downtown Easley, SC, Smiley’s delivers the best live music in the Upstate. Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe hosts weekly open mic, live-band karaoke, and live music every Friday and Saturday. ...
Spring City, PA
Built in 1908 as the Gem Theater, THE GEM Spring City Speakeasy is a two-story live music venue, event hall, bar and recording studio in Spring City, PA. THE GEM offers all genres of live music and performing arts every weekend in a unique and historic building with excellent acoustics and an intimate stage. Whether you are in the main listening room or second-floor balcony, THE GEM is an outstanding place to experience live entertainment. A cafe and bar are located in the balcony. ...
Dallas, TX
Soirée Coffee Bar is a jazz-inspired café located within Trinity Groves in Dallas, TX. Weekend brunch features live local jazz. ...
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Milwaukee, WI
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company is a locally owned, small batch roaster in Milwaukee, WI. Anodyne Coffee’s Walker’s Point cafe is a refurbished warehouse space featuring a raised stage and a reclaimed 40 foot old-world bar. ...
St. Louis, MO
Located in the heart of the Historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, MO, for over 35 years, 1860 Saloon, Game Room, & Hardshell Café has three fun bars and one incredible menu. Enjoy blues, R&B, and classic rock from the most talented musicians in the Midwest. ...
Tacoma, WA
Located in the heart of the Tacoma Dome District, The New Frontier Lounge is a friendly spot for drinks and a bite to eat featuring a great selection of cocktails, beer, and cider. ...
Hollywood, FL
Gingerbay Cafe is an upscale Caribbean restaurant in downtown Hollywood, FL, pairing Jamaican-style dishes with a vibrant and lively nightlife including karaoke, poetry, and dance parties. On the weekends, Gingerbay Café showcases some of South Florida’s top live reggae, R&B, soul, and Kompa bands. ...
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St. Louis, MO
Hammerstone’s at 9th & Russell is family owned and operated restaurant and bar located in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. The venue has great food and a beautiful patio in a building dating back to 1884. Hammerstone’s features live music seven nights a week with two additional shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ...
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Long Beach, MS
Darwell’s Happiness Café is a funky, family-friendly restaurant in downtown Long Beach, MS, providing real food for real people. BYOB, sit back and enjoy the best food, service, and musical talent the law will allow. ...
Saratoga Springs, NY
Widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States, Caffè Lena is a live performance venue and music school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Opened in 1960, this world class venue with the best listening room in the Capital Region presents folk, roots, blues, jazz, Americana, bluegrass and more in an intimate setting steeped in history. The Caffe’s programming extends beyond live music offering online music classes for children and adults, community programs, and more. ...
Detroit, MI
Cadieux Café in Detroit, MI, is know for feather bowling, steamed mussels, live music, and serving more than three dozen beers from Belgium. Additionally Cadieux Café features a large outdoor beer garden called Mussel Beach, a stage with projection screen, and an outdoor bar called The Garage Bar. ...
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Travelers Rest, SC
The Whistle Stop at the American Cafe is located in downtown Travelers Rest, SC, along the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Main Street. The oldest restaurant in the Upstate, The Whistle Stop is known for rooftop dining, two full bars with beer on tap, and live music every weekend from the first weekend in April until the last weekend in October. ...
Philadelphia, PA
MilkBoy is a restaurant, bar, cafe, and live music venue located in Center City in downtown Philadelphia, PA. MilkBoy Philly offers an upstairs music venue that hosts an impressive lineup of local and nationally recognized musicians, two full bars, and a state-of-the-art sound system. ...
Atlanta, GA
Red Light Café is an intimate listening room in Atlanta, GA, presenting live music, burlesque, and comedy. Located on the east side of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta’s Amsterdam Walk, Red Light Café is a cozy space with a full bar and kitchen serving a wide range of beer, wine, coffee, and sodas. The cafe has table seating for up to 130 and a full featured stage and sound system. Live music includes Americana, bluegrass, folk, and jazz. ...
Shreveport, LA
The Noble Savage Shreveport has been a premier downtown spot since 1996. Known for its distinctive cuisine, original craft cocktails and live music, The Noble Savage has something for everyone. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians from both inside and outside thanks to a large garage window and cozy sidewalk cafe. The Noble Savage offers plenty of entertainment with trivia on Mondays and live music from all genres Wednesday through Saturday. ...
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Orlando, FL
Iron Cow is a high-fidelity music room offering sushi, cocktails, and underground artists. The modern industrial warehouse space is located in Orlando, FL. ...
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Garner, NC
Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music in Garner, NC, is a small coffee shop venue in Garner, NC, with live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy locally and nationally known musicians most Friday and Saturday evenings. Thursday night rotates karaoke and Open Mic with Mike. ...
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Prescott, AZ
Located in historic downtown Prescott, AZ, since 2006, the Raven Café serves as a community gathering place, featuring organic and local foods, a full, all-organic espresso bar, and a wide variety of craft beers and wines. The relaxing and comfortable environment is decorated with rotating art shows by local and regional visual artists, and on the weekends, enjoy the best in up-and-coming local music. ...
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Fredericksburg, TX
Located between Fredericksburg and Comfort, TX, Alamo Springs Café serves serious food with a laid back atmosphere, the best burger in Fredericksburg, plus delicious diner-style food out in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Outdoor seating, live music, no frills. ...
Pittsburgh, PA
Club Café is a renowned live music venue and iconic staple of Pittsburgh’s historic South Side district. The intimate space is host to a nightly lineup of touring acts from all over the world as well as local artists from Pittsburgh’s thriving music scene. ...
Wilmington, NC
Founded in 2022, Freya’s Haus Beer Garden & Cafe is a bottle shop, beer garden, bar and coffee house in Wilmington, DE. The Freya’s Haus indoor space is industrial, yet cozy with 12′ ceilings, Edison lights, and lounge areas with leather couches and chairs. Located on almost an acre of land, there is also plenty of outdoor seating. ...
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Nashville, TN
Phat Bites Deli & Bar is an eclectic restaurant, cafe and coffee shop in Nashville, TN. Phat Bites serves sandwiches, wraps, salads, Bongo Java coffee, espresso, and more. Daily live entertainment includes live local music, open mic, and karaoke. ...
Savannah, GA
Originally opened in 1921, Lucas Theatre for the Arts in downtown Savannah, GA. This historic, nonprofit theater seats 1,200 guests and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year including films, concerts, dance shows, and much more. ...
Detroit, MI
First opened in 1915, The Majestic Theatre Center is Midtown Detroit’s premier entertainment complex. The historic landmark houses The Garden Bowl, The Majestic Cafe, Sgt. Pepperoni’s and the Alley Deck plus two nationally-renowned live music rooms: The Magic Stick and The Majestic Theatre.
The Majestic Theatre Detroit has 75′ ceilings, a hardwood finished stage, full service bar, dedicated entrance with lobby and private dressing rooms. The 1,100-capacity, independent concert house features live music and entertainment from touring indie rock, metal, punk, blues, jazz, folk, hip hop, world beat and electronic artists. ...
Pontiac, MI
In a building built in 1830, The Crofoot Complex is a historic, yet modern multi-room entertainment complex in the heart of Oakland County in downtown Pontiac, MI. Its venues and spaces include The Crofoot Ballroom, The Pike Room, The Vernors Room, The Crofoot Café and The Patio. The Crofoot is a family owned and operated venue with state-of-the-art facilities known as one of the best intimate venues around. ...
Aurora, IL
Bringing world-class entertainment to the Chicago burbs since 1931, the historic Paramount Theatre Aurora presents Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and more. Paramount Theatre offers full bar service in the Grand Gallery Lobby and Original Lobby. Cafe items are available at the Grand Gallery bar. ...
Libertyville, IL
Independence Grove Forest Preserve is 1,100-acre nature preserve and recreation area in Libertyville, IL. Event spaces at Independence Grove include Audubon Hall, Millennia Plaza, and the North Bay Pavilion. Concerts are held at Millennia Plaza, the preserve’s outdoor amphitheater overlooking a 115-acre lake. The amphitheater, fountain and native garden make an ideal setting for a variety of special programs, events, outdoor celebrations, and the annual Concerts in the Plaza summer concert series. ...
Stateline, NV
Located in beautiful Lake Tahoe, NV, Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort features over 430 rooms, award winning restaurants like Ciera Steak + Chophouse and Café del Soul, Opal Nightclub featuring local and national DJs, a 45,000 square-foot casino, spa, and Bally’s Showroom featuring a production-sized stage, terraced seating, warm lighting, and space for up 1,500 people, theater-style. Stay at the center of the action with live entertainment from the area’s hottest DJs, favorite local bands, and iconic headliners. ...
Shelton, WA
Little Creek Casino Resort is located in the Kamilche Valley, just south of Shelton, WA. One of the region’s largest full-service gaming facilities, Little Creek also offers the South Sound’s hottest entertainment, shows and events including big name concerts, comedy acts, boxing, DJs, and the best live bands from the local and regional circuit.
Skookum Creek Event Center at Little Creek Casino Resort is a modern entertainment facility with the capability to host a variety of different events through its state-of-the-art sound system, premium lighting, and seats with optimal sightlines. The venue showcases two full-service cocktail bars, retractable bleachers, and private skybox seating.
The Starlight Lounge offers American pub fare and live entertainment on Saturday nights. ...
Iowa City, IA
Opened in 1972, Hancher is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center and cultural hub on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA.
The Hancher Auditorium is an 1,800-seat performance hall with multiple balconies and the large Hadley Stage. The auditorium hosts Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, and classical music.
Strauss Hall is a smaller rehearsal space and home to Club Hancher; intimate performances featuring exceptional artists in a variety of styles.
Outdoor concerts may be held on The Hancher Green, the lawn south of Hancher Auditorium.
Additional event spaces at Hancher include Smith Lobby, Stone Lobby, and Stanley Café. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Lounge, located on the border of Downtown LA and the Arts District, is a multi-faceted live rock venue and event space in Los Angeles. In addition to its lengthy bar, the venue is equipped with a café as well as a separate bar/lounge where guests may mingle and relax. Originally built in 1899 as a cocktail lounge, the building is now home to a performance space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, advanced acoustical treatments, a 20-foot-stage, dance floor, and room for 250 people. ...
Louisville, KY
The Speed Art Museum, in Louisville, KY, is an independent, encyclopedic museum, and the oldest and largest art museum in the state. From concerts and exhibitions to gallery talks and film festivals, there’s never any shortage of activity at the Speed. Established in 1927 on the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus, the venue includes a state-of-the-art cinema, a family education center, indoor/outdoor café, museum shop, and a multifunctional pavilion for performances, lectures and entertainment. ...
Sarasota, FL
The Glenridge Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is conveniently located on the campus of The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, FL. Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Performing Arts Center includes an intimate 260-seat theater with an inviting atmosphere for high-quality entertainment. GPAC’s theater has state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a proscenium stage sprung for dancing, two large dressing rooms, a large movie screen, a Schimmel grand piano and more. ...
Denver, CO
Founded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music is a Denver-based nonprofit that operates a music school and three performance venues: the 299-capacity Daniels Hall, 100-capacity Tuft Theatre, and the 80-capacity Quinlan Café at Swallow Hill. Swallow Hill is a nationally-revered hub for concerts, classes, and community. The venue hosts a variety of free events such as monthly open mic and open jam sessions in various genres. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Corbin Bowl is a family entertainment center with 26 lanes of bowling, an arcade, and The BOWLevard Bar & Cafe. BOWLevard at Corbin Bowl features live bands on the weekends. Home of Bands In A Bowling Alley. ...
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Duck’s Night Life (aka Duck’s Dance Club) is a long-time North Myrtle Beach favorite and tradition on the Grand Strand. Duck’s has live entertainment every weekend with the hottest bands, shag events, and reunions like SOS (Society of Stranders), and DJ Throwdown. Enjoy live entertainment nearly every night on the sidewalk cafe, weather permitting. Check out Duck’s Night Life and learn South Carolina’s official state dance: The Shag. ...
New York, NY
Knitting Factory at Baker Falls is a live music venue located in the back of the Baker Falls café, bar and club in New York’s East Village. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the middle of Hollywood on Cahuenga Blvd, The Hotel Café has two stages that run simultaneously. Main Stage has a capacity of 215 with seating for around 40 people. Second Stage is a more intimate room that holds 75 people with seating for around 25 people. ...
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New Braunfels, TX
Krause’s Cafe & Biergarten in New Braunfels, TX, is a local gathering place with live entertainment, unique community events, 100+ beers, and an impressive German American menu. The outdoor Biergarten has a stage, live music most nights, and room for kids to play. The Bierhalle offers the classic German beer hall experience with an expansive bar showcasing 80+ taps and full bar. The Cafe offers a quiet, relaxed and intimate setting located just off the Bierhalle. ...
Knoxville, TN
The Open Chord is Knoxville’s premier listening room and music venue that proudly hosts live music from top-tier, world-class musicians and singers every week on the acclaimed OC Stage. Open Chord also features local and touring bands plus open mics and blues jams. With 12 taps of craft beers, an ever changing signature cocktail list, and top-notch food options made from the freshest of ingredients, you can keep your ears and taste buds satisfied. ...
Fredericksburg, VA
Hard Times Café Four Mile Fork is the premier live entertainment venue in Fredericksburg, VA, featuring live music, billiards and sports. Some of the best bands around play Hard Times Café; from up-and-comers to seasoned acts, from hard rock to country. ...
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Eugene, OR
Whirled Pies Downtown is Eugene’s favorite venue hosting a wide variety of events including local, national and international performing artists, dances, private parties, movie screenings, fundraisers and community gatherings. The performance space features state-of-the-art lights and sound to provide an unmatched concert-going and event experience. Whirled Pies serves pizza, burgers and more. ...
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Dallas, TX
The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge in Dallas, TX, has live music on two stages every night of the week. There is jazz/swing/dixieland from 7-10 PM and 2-5 PM on Sundays, and on the Frenchman Stage there is rock, alt-rock, alt-country, folk, punk or hip hop from 10-1:30 AM. ...
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Davenport, IA
Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room is a non-profit organization in downtown Davenport, IA, focused on improving the community through the power of music. The Redstone Room, located on the second floor of the facility, hosts concerts by a diverse array of local and touring musicians. The venue features a full bar, dance floor, projection screens, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems.
Additional second floor spaces include The Gallery and The Community Hall, an open room with a sound system, projector, stage, and limited bar.
Outside, at the base of the Redstone Building, The Skybridge Courtyard has a sound system, stage, and outdoor bar. The Skybridge Courtyard is home to the seasonal LIVE AT 5 Friday concert series. ...
Charlottesville, VA
Located on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall, The Southern Café & Music Hall opened in 2009. The basement level Music Hall offers world class sound and professional lighting with a capacity of 300+ while playing host to local, regional, and national touring acts of all genres.
The main bar, and restaurant-style seating can be found within The Southern Café. The café serves traditional Southern-inspired fare for lunch and dinner five days a week. The kitchen is always open during shows. ...
Elkin, NC
Originally opened as an Art-Deco movie theater in 1941, The Reeves Theater & Cafe is now a modern industrial music hall with great acoustics and superior sound quality. Located in historic downtown Elkin, NC, the theater presents a wide array of local, regional, and national musicians. The theater’s lobby functions as a farm-to-table café and bar serving locally-sourced food as well as local craft beer and wine. Regular live entertainment includes open mic every Wednesday, monthly themed performances by The Reeves House Band, and The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live weekly for 88.5 WFDD radio. ...
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Berkeley, CA
The Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, CA, that presents regional and international artists playing traditional and contemporary music from all around the world. Ashkenaz is the East Bay’s home to international music and dance since 1973. ...
Akron, OH
Located in an old brick row house building in Akron, OH, Old 97 Café is a warm, candle-lit lounge with a large outdoor patio bar. Open Wednesday through Saturday, Old 97 Café has a firepit, cornhole, darts and a wonderful lineup of musicians and bands playing live almost every week. ...
Newburgh, NY
Located in the heart of historic Newburgh, NY, The Silk Factory is an inviting coffee shop on the first floor of the former Silk Factory building with an event space on the second floor. Silk Factory boasts spacious rooms, intimate settings, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. ...
San Francisco, CA
Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...
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