Ohio boasts a number of bustling cities with a vibrant nightlife, including Cincinnati, Cleveland and the state capitol, Columbus. For those traveling through the state or residents looking for something new to do, Ohio night clubs offer entertainment, dancing, food, drinks, camaraderie, and even jam sessions.
Anatomy bills itself as a night club and "ultralounge." The club is located in Cleveland's warehouse district. Anatomy is primarily a dance club that prides itself on a state-of-the-art sound system, stylish interior design, flat screen televisions and eye catching light system in a two-floor environment. In addition to serving the public, Anatomy is available for private and semi-private functions, such as office happy hours and fundraisers. A patio is available on both floors allowing patrons to move easily between the club and fresh air outside.
Anatomy Night Club and Ultralounge
1299 West 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-363-1113
anatomycleveland.com
Mad Frog in Cincinnati is "your live music headquarters." Genres of music featured at Mad Frog include salsa every Sunday as well as jazz, hip-hop and rock. The club hosts open mic nights for local talent every Tuesday. Every Wednesday night is Party Fiend, a night of rap and electro. On Monday nights guests can get salsa dancing lessons.
Mad Frog
1 East McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219-1711
513-784-9119
themadfrog.net
The Blue Wisp Jazz Club in Cincinnati offers world class jazz to the Queen City. Monday nights are jam nights, with patrons encouraged to bring their horns and axes down for a session. Bass and drums are provided by the club. The rest of the week the club offers live jazz music from local as well as touring acts. Cover charges generally run between $5 and $10 a night as of 2010. The Blue Wisp boasts a food and drink menu that includes house specialty cocktails as well as pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, cheese plates, nachos and personal pizzas.
Blue Wisp Jazz Club
318 East 8th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-9477
thebluewisp.com
Ohio's state capitol Columbus is home to Funny Bone Comedy Club. The comedy club hosts nationally famous comedians such as D.L. Hughley, as well as local Ohio favorites. Local comedians who have yet to make their name are encouraged to come down on Tuesdays and make the audience laugh. Amateurs on Tuesday must be 18 years of age and bring five or more friends to watch them perform. Amateur nights begin at 7:30 p.m. and there is a $5 cover charge.
Funny Bone Comedy Club
145 Easton Town Ctr
Columbus, OH 43219
614-471-5653
columbusfunnybone.com
