Handlebar

Blues After Dark takes the stage with Janice Ho and J.E. Lopez, backed by an all-star band, with Mir Kashif Iqbal opening. Doors open at 7:30 PM and music runs 8:30 to 11:30 PM; admission is pay what you can with a suggested 20 dollars, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

No reservation is needed; Handlebar is walk-in only on a first come, first served basis with no guestlist and no bottle service. It fills up fast on weekends when a band is on, so arriving early is the smart move.

It is a live music bar in Kensington Market with bands, DJs spinning Top 40 and a wide mix, a dark cosy room, and an outdoor patio on Augusta. The crowd runs 19 and over at night since alcohol is served, so bring real ID, and the dress code is casual.

Draft beer runs about 8.50 to 9 dollars and cocktails land between 10 and 16 dollars. Prices stay fair for Kensington Market.