Revolution Hall

Inside a remodeled 1924 school building (whose famous alumni include James Beard and Linus Pauling), this 850-seat concert venue has great sound quality and no bad seats. There's a rooftop bar with views toward downtown (open mid-April to mid-October); Assembly, a bar-lounge with 24 beers on tap; and two ground-floor cafe-bars, Martha's and the new Show Bar.