There's plenty to do in Cleveland after dark. Take in a movie; enjoy one of the city's many concert stages; dance the night away; and more.

These are just a few of the many nightime attractions in Greater Cleveland:

Concert Venues

• House of Blues -- Downtown Cleveland's popular concert and dining venues.
• The Agora -- Around for 40 years, the Agora has launched the career of many a rock legend.
• The Grog Shop -- In Cleveland's eastside Coventry neighborhood, this small venue gets cutting edge rock bands.
• Tower City Amphitheater -- An outdoor summer concert stage, in the shadow of Public Square.

• Fat Fish Blue -- This Downtown Cajun restaurant is known for its live Blues music. It's "the" place to be in Cleveland for "mardi gras."
• Cain Park -- A park-life summer concert and theater venue in Cleveland Heights, east of Cleveland.
• Plain Dealer Pavilion -- Located in the Nautica Entertainment complex in downtown Cleveland, this concert stage comes with a spectacular view of downtown Cleveland and the bridges over the Cuyahoga River.
• Blossom Music Center -- Located midway between Cleveland and Akron, this outdoor pavilion is the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra as well as a favorite summer concert venue.

Nightclubs:

• The Velvet Dog -- A popular dance club in downtown Cleveland's Warehouse District.
• Spy -- A wood-panelled, elegant, up-scale bar and dance club in Cleveland's Warehouse District.
• The Velvet Tango Room-- A sauve, 40s-style martini and cocktail spot, located just south of downtown.
• Pickwick and Frolic (pictured above) -- This downtown entertainment complex has a martini bar, a comedy club, a cabaret, and a tasty restaurant.

Movies:

• Cleveland Movie Theaters -- Clevelanders love movies and every neighborhood has a theater.
• Drive-in Movie Theaters -- Greater Cleveland still has a number of these classic outdoor theaters.
• Cleveland International Film Festival -- If you're lucky enough to be in Cleveland during the end of March, be sure to take in a film at this independent film festival, held downtown in Tower City.

Cleveland Wine Bars -- Try a glass of your favorite Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or Champagne at one of Cleveland's many wine bars.

Pubs:

• Parnell's -- In Cleveland Heights on Cleveland's east side, this authentic, friendly pub is a little slice of Ireland.
• Flannery's -- In Cleveland's downtown Gateway neighborhood, an Irish favorite.

Gay Dance Clubs:

• Twist -- Non-stop action, just east of Lakewood.
• The Grid -- Downtown Cleveland's dance favorite.