Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side

The venue spreads across two connected halls, the Masterpiece Ballroom and The Other Side, letting you shift between stages for a different vantage on the same night's lineup. Shifting between the Ballroom and The Other Side is a favorite trick among regulars, who also praise the sound system and the intimate feel. The calendar swings through electronic, hip-hop, bluegrass, and jam bands, so the crowd and vibe can change drastically from night to night. Reviews describe clean, orderly rooms and inviting staff, with a coat check that comes in handy at standing-room shows. Expect it to get crowded; the consensus is that good bands draw a packed house.