A turn-of-the-century mill building houses The Masquerade, a legendary hot spot for the locals since 1989. Priding itself as one of the country's most unique night club facilities, the venue is broken into two sections called Heaven and Hell. Heaven is the smaller dance area complete with a DJ, and Hell is used for larger events such as concerts.
The Masquerade is also available for private rentals and corporate events, and all genres and all types of bands perform at this venue. Drum and bass, trance, '80s music, new wave and disco are regularly heard at the Masquerade. It is a non-smoking establishment and serves alcohol to patrons who are over 21 years of age.
The Masquerade
695 North Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-577-8178
masq.com/2009_site/
The Pearl hosts a fun and lively place to hang out, offering dining, entertainment, dancing and socializing. Its name and décor are inspired by the essence of the freshwater pearl. The interior has iridescent hints of teal, bronze, platinum and copper, giving it a warm and comfortable ambiance. There is also a restaurant on the premises featuring fine dining and American Southern, Cajun, Creole and Soul food. It is a popular spot for dinner and Sunday brunch as well. The Pearl is closed on Monday, but can be made available for private events. The rest of the week features a variety of local radio DJs, comedians and jazz and blues music. Ladies get free admission and receive free drinks on certain nights. The doors open at 5 p.m. daily, and there is no cover charge for guests who arrive before 9 p.m. There is a free parking lot and valet parking services available as well. And as always, there is complimentary parking offered for unescorted ladies.
The Pearl Bistro and Bar
2841 Greenbriar Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-349-1987
thepearlbistro.com
Under the Couch is an all ages concert and music venue run by students at Georgia Tech who wanted to create an alternative, safe atmosphere where people of all ages can enjoy quality music. The venue is run by the campus' Musician's Network organization. It is located within the Georgia Tech campus, and serves as an all-ages institution offering excellent sound quality, room for more than 100 people and a wide variety of local and national bands in playing all types of music including alternative, rock, industrial and punk. There is also a regular Open Mic night. The shows are free for Georgia Tech students and there is a nominal entry fee for everyone else.
Under the Couch
Georgia Tech Campus
840 McMillan St.
Atlanta, GA 30332
404-206-0985
gtmn.org/underthecouch/
