Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
After Dark
No big show biz names, no Vegas-type clubs
and no casinos. While not exactly a spot for a
hot Ovaltine and early-to-bed routine, St.
Thomas is not a great night town. Evening en-
tertainment tends to be low-key, with much of
it centering around the hotels and restaurants. Live music
during dinner is common at scores of restaurants. It may be
a steel band or a calypso one, a guitar, some jazz or reggae,
but something is usually happening somewhere. Both the
entertainment and locale change nightly so you can match
your mood to the music every night. At a handful of restau-
rants, a DJ or live band appear once the kitchen closes. En-
tertainment areas, often on the beach or outdoor terraces,
are open to the public. For the price of a drink, you can spend
the evening listening and dancing to good music.
While steel bands remain very popular, traditional West In-
dian shows with limbo dancing, fire eaters and mocko jumbi
(stilt walkers) are not as common as in years past, but they
do still exist, often paired with a Caribbean-style buffet.
There are wine bars and sports bars, as well as pubs where
draught beer, darts and pool are lures. Sunset cruises are
also an enjoyable option.
St. Thomas has a vibrant cultural life, with concerts, dance
recitals and theater. International artists perform at the
“Arts Alive” concert series at Tillett Gardens and also at The
Reichhold Center for the Arts. Local theater groups are very
popular too.
The concierge desk at your hotel will have a listing of what's
happening and where. If reservations are needed, they can
make them for you. Check
Island Delights
,
The Island
Trader
and
St. Thomas This Week
. These are free giveaways
found in hotels and shops.
Weekend
, a Thursday insert in the
local newspaper,
The Daily News
, is another good source.
