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Despite changing ownership in 2009 and undergoing a grunge-cleansing refurbish-
ment, the Croc remains plugged into the Seattle scene, though these days aspiring stage-
divers are more likely to get kicked out than crowd-surfed on the arms of an adoring
audience. There's a full bar, a mezzanine floor and a no-frills pizza restaurant on site.
Shows kick off around 10pm.
Neumo's LIVE MUSIC
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( www.neumos.com ; 925 E Pike St; Pike-Pine) A punk, hip-hop and alternative-music venue
that counts Radiohead and Bill Clinton (not together) among its former guests, Neumo's
(formerly known as Moe's) fills the big shoes of its original namesake. Yes, it can get
hot, and yes, midshow it's a long walk to the toilets, but that's rock and roll.
The club's latest addition is the Barboza Lounge, a more intimate downstairs music
venue.
Chop Suey LIVE MUSIC
( www.chopsuey.com ; 1325 E Madison St; 12) Chop Suey is a dark, high-ceilinged space
with a ramshackle faux-Chinese motif and eclectic bookings - indie, hip-hop and rock
are staples, although its Jai Ho nights with Bollywood-Bhangra dancing led by Mumbai
native and DJ Prashant have become riotously popular.
Tractor Tavern LIVE MUSIC
( 206-789-3599; www.tractortavern.com ; 5213 Ballard Ave NW; 17) The premier venue for
folk and acoustic music, the elegant Tractor Tavern also books local songwriters and re-
gional bands such as Richmond Fontaine, plus touring acts like John Doe and Wayne
Hancock. It's a gorgeous room, usually with top sound quality.
Cinerama CINEMA
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( www.cinerama.com ; 2100 4th Ave; 13) Possibly Seattle's most popular theater, Cinerama
is one of only three of its type left in the world (with a giant, curved three-panel screen)
and has a fun, sci-fi feel. Regular renovations, the last of them in 2010, have kept it up-
to-date. It presents a good mix of new releases and 70mm classics.
Northwest Film Forum CINEMA