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Outside, where most people end up, there's seating on massive black leather sofas. DJs up
the ante on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Agorá Bar
(
www.agorahostel.com
; Piazza Curró 6; 6pm-late)
This atmospheric bar occupies a neon-lit
cave 18m below ground, complete with its own subterranean river. The Romans used it as
a spa; nowadays a cosmopolitan crowd lingers over late-night drinks.
BAR
Energie Cafe
(Via Monte Sant'Agata 10; noon-late)
A favourite with Catania's stylish
aperitivo
crowd,
this slick urban bar has kaleidoscopic 70s-inspired decor, streetside seating and laid-back
jazz-infused tunes. On Sunday afternoons, its mellow 'Fashion Aperitif' happy hour fea-
tures a rich buffet and live DJ set.
BAR, CAFE
Entertainment
Pick up a copy of
Lapis,
a free bi-weekly program of music, theatre and art available
throughout the city, or check the website
www.lapisnet.it/catania
.
Teatro Massimo Bellini
( 095 730 61 11;
www.teatromassimobellini.it
; Via Perrotta 12; Nov-Jun)
Catania's premier
theatre is named after the city's most famous son, composer Vincenzo Bellini. Sporting
the full red-and-gilt look, it stages a year-round season of opera and an eight-month pro-
gram of classical music from November to June. Tickets start around €13.
OPERA HOUSE
Zò
( 095 53 38 71;
www.zoculture.it
;
Piazzale Asia 6)
In the waterfront Le Ciminiere complex, Zò
is dedicated to promoting contemporary art and performance. It hosts an eclectic pro-
gramme of events that ranges from club nights, concerts and film screenings to art exhibi-
tions, dance performances, installations and theatre workshops. Many events are free of
charge.
CULTURAL CENTRE
La Lomax
CULTURAL CENTRE
