(And the show isn’t limited to just the band. But when was the last time you went to Sambuca360? Legacy’s one-stop dining and entertainment destination is the perfect place for dinner and a show. Plano’s got its very own mega-venue, and you might have heard of it-the original Sambuca’s down in Deep Ellum, after all. Shops at Legacy, 7205 Bishop Rd., Suite E1, 75024Įmerald City performing at Sambuca360 // photo courtesy of Sambuca360 Outdoors, the intimate, urban patio doubles as a stage that hosts blues, rock and the in-between every Thursday at 7pm-perfect for those who prefer to retire closer to dinner time than closing time. In warmer weather months, the patio hosts daytime shindigs as well. Located across from Sambuca 360, and with a decidedly relaxed atmosphere that stands in opposition to most its neighbors, The Ginger Man is anything but pretentious.

Given the large selection of libations, it’s no surprise the bar’s namesake is the boozy, everyman title character of the 1952 novel by the same name.

They’re the first thing customers notice, as their eyes adjust to the mild darkness inside the cozy, inviting pub atmosphere of The Ginger Man. The Bodarks String Band performing at The Ginger Man // photos by Matthew Sherman Grab some grub on a Friday night, then take your drinks upstairs for an experience that rivals any Dallas rooftop bar. Between the three, there’s live music almost every night of the week (with live performances Wednesday-Saturday at Urban Rio). Even better: the pair’s sister location, Urban Crust, is just a block away. The restaurant features a worthy selection of Mexican-inspired dishes, and the bar’s namesake attraction-its signature cocktails-are served alongside ice cold shots from frozen taps. Cold, actually, partly due to places like downtown’s restaurant/patio bar combo, Urban Rio and On the Rocks.

If you haven’t been east of 75 for a bit, you won’t know: Plano’s cool now. On the Rocks Cantina has open-air views of downtown Plano // photo by Jennifer Shertzer Chet Stevens performing at Urban Rio // photo by Andre Jones Plus, it’s tough to pass on Late Night “Hoppy” Hour Friday and Saturday, starting at 9pm, featuring discounts on Texan-approved staples like meatballs and sausage queso. With 24 taps featuring unique and local brews (including root beer!), and enough handcrafted cocktails to please your Uptown friends, the family-friendly tavern truly has something for everybody. Amid the cozy lights and deer-antler chandeliers, Taverna Rossa’s intimate stage plays host to washboard-playing bluegrass bands, twangy rock acts and everything in between every Friday and Saturday night. Here are our top 10 places in Plano to hear live music (in no particular order): Wanda King belting it out at Taverna Rossa // photos by Jennifer ShertzerĪ place that’s not fancy-just fun-and they like it that way. All so close, you can stay out late-even on a school night. Plano’s local venues cater to every type of music in every corner of the city. The last few years, Plano’s grown up along with us. Living in Plano in the 90s felt like being in cool-kid limbo all the good concerts were in Dallas, but they were way too far away to attend and still make it back by curfew. Editor’s Note: Find an updated list of live music venues for 2018 here >

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