- Embers Stage
- Wilf's Restaurant and Bar Stage
- Goldsmith Performance Lab Stage
- Brody Theater Stage
- Oregon Casket Building Stage
- Valentine's Live Music
- Amazon Cafe CLOSED Live Music
- Backspace Live Music
- Barracuda Live Music
- Berbati's Pan Live Music
- Darcelle XV Live Music
- CLOSED Dirty Duck Tavern Live Music
- CLOSED Food Hole Live Music
- Ground Kontrol Live Music
- Tube Live Music
Featured in Drink Guide 2007
Bartender’s choice: I’m sure my bartender said something funny, but it’s so damn loud in here!
Ah, Berbati’s Pan, the Costco of downtown bars! What looks like a big box form the outside, though, usually amounts to a solid night out (hints of Greek and nautical themes successfully distract from the building’s generally clumsy architecture). If your money is gone after a night at Berbati’s, the venue’s very serious pool and pinball sharks are the most likely culprit, not its reasonably priced Greek menu or suitably stiff mixed drinks. On live-music evenings (and most of them are), one can jump back and forth between a great show and a great conversation on the two distinctive sides of the club. Or you can just get drunk and watch ’80s music videos on the huge projection screen. HAPPY HOUR, DJ, LIVE MUSIC, FOOD/DRINK SPECIALS, OUTDOOR SEATING, TV, VIDEO POKER, GAMES. (CJ)
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Upcoming Events
Monday November 9
PBR Industry Night: The Glib
Berbati's Pan 10 pm. FREE.
Tuesday November 10
Headlights, Ani Rossi, Pomegranates
[LONG DISTANCE CALL] Last year Champaign, Ill., quartet Headlights released a nice little slab of indie pop called "Cherry Tulips," complete with an equally dreamy video that captured the song's ability to make even the most hardened cynic break into a smile. Just over 18 months later, the band is back with a new album that ditches the joyful optimism of "Cherry Tulips" for a resigned sorrow that's more fitting to its music. Wildlife showcases an equal mix of anthem, ringing pop nuggets ("Telephones" and the endlessly catchy first single "Get Going") and sullen, woozy background pieces ("Wisconsin Beaches," "Teenage Wonder"), but everything is offset with a good ol' dose of heartbreak. It's no surprise to find out that guitarist John Owen left during the album's recording—the most tumultuous situations usually lead to the best art. MICHAEL MANNHEIMER. Berbati's Pan 8:30 pm. $10. All ages.
Friday November 13
Misfits, 800 Octane, Embrace The Kill, Rum Rebellion
[MIDDLE-AGERS FROM MARS] How can the Misfits exist without Glenn Danzig? As big an asshole as Danzig's been alleged to be, his zombie Elvis croon somehow made the B-movie horror glop he sang as frontman for the legendary New Jersey punk band sound legitimately menacing. It's not just the best part of those classic albums—it's pretty much the only reason they're good at all. Take away Danzig's voice and nothing is left but sloppy, minor-key Ramones thrash. Add 20 years, and that stuff is now being played by an ex-pro-wrestler and a bunch of '80s hardcore castoffs. Danzig may have written only one memorable song outside the Misfits, but that's a lot more than the rest of the band has done without him. MATTHEW SINGER. Berbati's Pan 9 pm. $22 advance, $25 day of show. 21+.
Rating: Thumbs up
Been to a few shows at Berbatis and it's definitely a cool venue.
Rating: Thumbs up