Downtown seems to fluctuate a lot, even before Covid. Covid definitely shuttered some businesses. But I’d guess in time you’ll see more businesses reopen or start up in downtown. Not sure since it wasn’t mentioned, but there is Mill#5 which is still DT in my book. Great place to grab a coffee, bite to eat, and shop locally.

The sign out front said recently reopened. My girlfriend and I popped in after dinner and they had an open mic comedy show that was pretty good. Dive bar/club but everyone was cool and friendly.

It says The Safe is temporarily closed, is that accurate?

I'm new to the area and also don't have a car. I've enjoyed walking around checking out new places. The Safe has comedy. Trivia and music bingo at Tremonte. The food at Mandarin on Market is good. Awesome house band at Warp. Still exploring the area as I've yet to check out any of the museums.

I love Warp and Weft for live music

The Warp & Weft frequently has great acts on stage. And their food is top notch.

I've never actually been in the Worthen, but they host a side-festival during Folk Fest, and had some awesome indie acts last year.

Also heard good things about Mill No 5

The Warp & Weft frequently has great acts on stage. And their food is top notch.

I've never actually been in the Worthen, but they host a side-festival during Folk Fest, and had some awesome indie acts last year.

Also heard good things about Mill No 5

Navagation Brewery has live music from time to time, check their socials. Good atmosphere and great beer!

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There’s the Zorba Room near Panela’s. Mostly cover bands from what I recall.

Thanks for the clarification! I haven’t been in Lowell for a bit now so I’m happy to see the Mill expanding.

That sounds more like the Hi-Hat stage on the 4th floor near the elevators. This is in a newer location up on the fifth floor (over Coffee & Cotton) that is more isolated from the condo section of the building.

I know it is down the road a bit, but keep an eye on The Sanctuary in Maynard. Great stage and music policy.

Very good point. Thanks

Taffeta at Western Ave, there’s a brewery at the studios, too.

Curious how this stage got resurrected as the last time I played on it it was some time ago. Then got word the Condo association connected to the building complained about noise. After that shows were kept to a minimum and only afternoon. Glad to see it’s back up though, it’s a great space!

I'm still hoping Thirsty First can resurface somewhere.

Worthen Attic is a great punk room. I think Crowfeeder is on tomorrow night.

Warp'n'Weft has live music super frequently - the food is really solid, and the beer menu is as well.

Have also recently seen Old Court, Fuse, and Cobblestones get into the game with more live music offerings as well.

Then there's Taffeta and the spot at Mill No 5 - neither are bars, but both have live music and might scratch the itch.

*Edited and removed *nvm. It's not a bar or a club. Just my favorite place. Sorry!

https://www.thetownandthecityfestival.com/

Lowell is having a music festival/bar hopping event in April 28 and 29 Friday Saturday.

One ticket gets you access to a bunch of bars with lives band friday evening into all Saturday.

Posts like this make me really miss The Back Page. That place was great. Hoping to come back to this and see some great recommendations!

Just going to take this opportunity to shill for my workplace which has been slowly rolling out new shows at their new space The Overlook up on the 5th floor at Mill No. 5. We've got some psychedelic folk going down this Saturday night. Tickets are $15.

Might want to try the Nickelodeon sub.

Not spam. You can google the site (vocaroo) it's just a site to host audio recordings. Figured it would be the best way to upload the recording. Just a mystery I've tried to solve for many years, as it's something I fondly remember from my childhood watching TV in this part of Massachusetts