Art After Dark
An after-hours First Friday gathering celebrating Black art alongside Black social life inside the YMI Cultural Center. Expect a lively, community-forward vibe with late-night mingling and cultural connection downtown.
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A laid-back coloring session surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat-focused space. Designed for teens and adults who want a calming creative hangout with plenty of purr-powered company.

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Late-night barroom sets spill through Bear’s Back Alley Bar inside a lively barbecue joint. A Saturday night hang with casual crowd energy, drinks flowing, and danceable tunes in an intimate back-bar space.

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Late-night jazz sets land midweek in a cozy taproom setting, pairing improvisational swing and smooth grooves with craft drinks and an after-hours hangout vibe.
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