The Mad Hatter is a second home to music lovers – a smoky and loud one. This spacious, funky-carpeted venue brings in up-and-coming touring bands and offers its stage to local favorites. One wall is adorned with hand-painted black and white portraits of artists like Kurt Cobain, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix and Janice Joplin. Plus, PBRs are only two bucks here, so drink up while you get down.

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