Writers with Drinks

The Bar Gets Quiet

Charlie Anders, blond of bob and mini of skirt, is the hostess with the mostest science fiction at her literary hootenanny, Writers with Drinks. (She's also the news editor of io9, Gawker's sci-fi/fantasy blog.) Aside from Anders' charming ways, the lineup of readers is always delightful. Novelists, poets, stand-up comics, and the occasional musician grace the stage, and in between, Anders contributes her famous fictional introductions, which hardly ever upstage the world-class performers.

Website: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Price: $3-$5

It feels almost like a bingo parlor at the community church. Fortunately, the quirky Midwestern atmosphere of this bar lends itself to the mostly folk and country acts that perform here. Regular DJ nights also expand the soundtrack to include everything from Latin funk and Jamaican ska to New Wave and indie dance hits.

• Hours: Daily 6pm-2am

• Entertainment: Live Entertainment, DJs