“Party” listings
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Small’s
Lovers of live music should make a night of it at this cozy neighborhood venue. Winning praise for its sound quality, the bar’s back room hosts the best in local and national bands, like Guttermouth and Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social. Just looking to grab a few drinks with friends? Cozy up to the mahogany bar and feed the jukebox. (09/2011)
10339 Conant St; Hamtramck
313- 873-1117
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Majestic Theatre
Music lovers looking for the hottest national acts should make a night of it at one of the city’s top live music venues. Located in Detroit's cultural center, the 1915 former movie theater has hosted the likes of Buddy Guy, Los Lobos and Wilco. This month, check out Rusted Root (July 10) and Steve Earle (July 30). (07/2011)
4120 Woodward Ave
313-833-9700
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PJ’s Lager House
This live music venue is the place to go for the area’s most promising bands in a variety of genres, from punk to rock and country. This month, check out My Other Friend (May 4) and Zoos of Berlin (May 18). (05/2011)
1254 Michigan Ave
313-961-4668
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ROBUSTO’S MARTINI LOUNGE
This cozy spot is the perfect place to huddle on a cold winter night while enjoying music, a cigar and one of nearly 200 martinis. Sip the dirty pickled martini or Robusto’s chocolate version served in a chocolate-dripped glass. (01/2011)
19271 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods
313-881-0100
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THE PAINTED LADY
Cigar aficionados and music fans will want to party at this downtown Hamtramck bar, complete with a humidor and live bands on weekends. There are $1 draft Monday nights and free ballroom dancing lessons on Thursdays. (11/2010)
2930 Jacob St, Hamtramck
313-874-2991
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THE GHOST BAR AT THE WHITNEY
If you love a good ghost story, head to this third-floor lounge inside the Whitney restaurant, where you can hang with Detroit spirits, distilled and deceased. Live music and weekday (Tues-Fri) happy-hour specials turn up the fun. (11/2010)
4421 Woodward Ave
313-832-5700
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JAZZ CAFÉ AT MUSIC HALL
One of Motown’s hottest jazz clubs, this intimate venue is located inside the restored 1928 Music Hall. Along with top national acts, it showcases emerging Detroit-area talent every Tuesday. (09/2010)
350 Madison Ave
313-887-8500
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ALVINS
On Mondays, visit this bar to hear awardwinning blues icon Jonnie Bassett and The Blues Insurgents for just $5. (07/2010)
5756 Cass Ave
313-638-6300
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AMNESIA
This chic multilevel club in the MotorCity Casino Hotel offers pulsating music, stylish patrons and panoramic views of Detroit. It’s open only on weekends. (05/2010)
2901 Grand River Ave
313-309-4605
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LA CASA DE LA HABANA CIGAR LOUNGE
You don’t have to be a smoker to have fun here, but it helps. The lounge houses Detroit’s largest walk-in humidor and even has a professional cigar roller. (05/2010)
1502 Randolph St
313-285-8332
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BREW ’N VIEW
Two nights a week, this concert venue shows recently run movies and serves cocktails. Screenings have included Where the Wild Things Are and The Men Who Stare at Goats. (03/2010)
22920 Woodward Ave, Ferndale
248-544-3030
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TOAST BIRMINGHAM
Head to this diner-by-day, lounge-by-night on Wine Down Wednesdays, when you can cozy up in loveseats for half-price glasses of vino. (03/2010)
203 Pierce St, Birmingham
248-258-6278
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