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Downtown after dark

A weeknight · Northside

Northside
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  1. 1
    George's Buffet
    Bar · Northside · Directions

    Local tipSit at the old wooden bar itself, it's been unchanged since 1939 for a reason

    7 min walk to the next stop

  2. 2
    Gabe's
    Music venue · Downtown · Directions

    Local tipCheck the small upstairs room too, bigger acts play downstairs but the balcony has the best view

    21 min walk to the next stop

  3. 3
    Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
    Brewery · South District · Directions

    Local tipGrab the outdoor patio seats if the fire pits are lit, it's the move in cooler months

    13 min walk to the next stop

  4. 4
    Trumpet Blossom Cafe
    Restaurant · Northside · Directions

    Local tipCome for the live set on the small stage in back, it doubles as a tiny venue

    11 min walk to the next stop

  5. 5
    FilmScene at the Ped Mall
    Cinema · Downtown · Directions

    Local tipCheck the late show, it's run as a nonprofit so the calendar skews toward what you can't stream

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