Underground Arts Bar to host shows

**eldondre** · 09-23-2011, 11:12 AM

As early as late November, the new Arts Bar will be there to accompany performances in the 11,000-square-foot UA location with food and booze.

A month or two after its opening, Reuben said he plans for the venue to host shows from cabaret to comedy, music, poetry, spoken word, theater, dance, storytelling and other performances-based arts every night of the week–something that’s sorely needed in Philly, with it scores of talented artists.

Throughout September and October, Rueben and his team of promoters and foodies from around the city will be meeting to determine the details of the menu. Right now, he’s not sure just how the food will work. Depending on ideas and zoning, there might be a kitchen on-site, or they may appeal to an established local chef who could prepare food off-site or develop a menu for the space.

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**MTEMPLE** · 09-23-2011, 11:37 AM

That basement is awesome.

“Who knows,” Reuben said. “Maybe Jose Garces will be interested.”
“It’s really a way to give artists a place to make a living,” Reuben said.

Good job Gary Reuben !!!

**eldondre** · 09-29-2011, 12:53 PM

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**Brooke** · 04-03-2012, 09:19 PM

This is actually officially opening later this month (though no official date of which I'm aware). There's a pretty big kitchen, two bars and a pretty amazing stage, etc. If you've been there before, be prepared for some major changes. It's going to be a very nice addition to the Philadelphia music scene.

**szekely** · 11-29-2012, 11:22 AM

What is the seating like?
Chris Dowd's (of Fishbone) Ultra-Infidels is playing there tonight.

**bluecuracao** · 11-29-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by szekely

What is the seating like?
Chris Dowd's (of Fishbone) Ultra-Infidels is playing there tonight.

When we were there for Fishbone and Black Landlord this past summer, there were a few tables with chairs to the right of the stage, and some bar stools on the side of the bar next that area. Most of the space was for standing/dancing. We got there early and staked out a couple of the bar stools.

**yassie** · 11-29-2012, 05:10 PM

sounds like fun-are their older people that hang out there?

**Brooke** · 11-29-2012, 07:00 PM

Yes, all ages. It's a fun time. Food is good too.

**thoth** · 11-30-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Brooke

Yes, all ages. It's a fun time. Food is good too.

Neato, so they have regular hours now? Can't see anything listed on their website.

**Brooke** · 11-30-2012, 01:47 PM

No regular hours. They're open for shows only. So become a fan on Facebook or I'm pretty sure that their Citypaper Adverts have started. Full disclosure: my boyfriend is the GM there.

**thoth** · 11-30-2012, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Brooke

No regular hours. They're open for shows only. So become a fan on Facebook or I'm pretty sure that their Citypaper Adverts have started. Full disclosure: my boyfriend is the GM there.

Oh wait I thought they were transitioning into being a bar/restaurant on top of venue

**Brooke** · 11-30-2012, 02:16 PM

I don't think that's the plan right now. They serve food during shows.

**thoth** · 11-30-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Brooke

I don't think that's the plan right now. They serve food during shows.

Maybe i confused that move with it becoming a place with regular hours. Well they should think about it since they're great and that area could use another consistent bar!