Evening Muse   

With its artsy brick interior and Bohemian coffeehouse atmosphere, the Evening Muse is the perfect spot to sip a glass of after-work Pinot Grigio as you take in anything from a poetry reading to a night of high-octane rockabilly. With a schedule studded with acts that range from the soulful Americana of the Near Misses to the Pixies-style jangle-rock of Poprocket, the Muse hosts live acts Wednesdays through Sundays. Though the more established performers typically hit larger spaces like the nearby Neighborhood Theatre, a few nights a month offer national 'World Cafe'-style acts like Sarah Lee Guthrie and Michael ''No Myth'' Penn. In addition to music, the Muse brings on an eclectic and appealing selection of songwriting and screenwriting seminars, open mike nights, and even an occasional round of midnight karaoke with fabulous local vocalist Shana Blake.