Real Art Ways

Contemporary-media works find an outlet at this consistently offbeat and adventurous gallery/cinema/performance space/lounge. Sip wine or beer as you watch a hot documentary, listen to an all-female chamber-rock quintet or contemplate performance art. Networkers will love talking the talk with Hartford's art community at the Creative Cocktail Hour, held on the third Thursday of every month ($10, 6pm to 10pm).