Best Live Music Venue
Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall off Federal Highway, Culture Room is one of the region’s small-but-mighty venue options — and the best here in 2025. This 650-person-capacity venue punches far above its weight having hosted eclectic headliners that span the dance beats of Charli XCX to the pop-noise of Sleigh Bells to foundational horror punk rockers the Misfits. Inside, the elevated stage ensures every spot feels front-row, while the intimate balcony nestled just off it offers a killer vantage point for those who prefer a birds-eye view. Need a breather? Step into the outdoor courtyard where a bar and live feed projection let you uniquely soak in the show under the stars. &etilde;With multiple bars, a welcoming atmosphere and a track record of hosting both legends and rising stars, Culture Room isn’t just a venue, it’s a rite of passage for local music lovers. In a region teeming with venue options often tiny AF or mega-beyond belief, this unassuming hotspot strikes all the right chords (literally).