Is it just us, or should summer weekends always start on Thursday night? Metropolitan is giving your weekend a welcome head start with their live music series, running each Thursday through Saturday night in May.
Here’s the scoop: each Thursday evening in May, Sunset at Metropolitan is hosting a free outdoor concert on their massive patio space overlooking the skyline (think prime time sunset view). The Thursday concerts start just in time for happy hour at 5:30 and runs until 8:30, still early enough to get the kids in bed.
If you can’t make it out on a weeknight, not to worry. You can also enjoy live tunes on Friday (courtesy of Dressler’s) and Saturday evenings (courtesy of Hickory Tavern). Here’s the full line-up:
May 5 – Simplified (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
May 6 – Brad Bailey Jazz Trio (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
May 7 – Apple Brothers (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
May 12 – Dead 27s (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
May 13 – Brad Bailey Jazz Trio (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
May 14 – Heroes at Last (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
May 19 – 5 On Sundays (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
May 20 – Brad Bailey Jazz Trio (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
May 21 – Heywire (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
May 26 – Liquid Pleasure (5:30pm – 8:30pm)
May 27 – Brad Bailey Jazz Trio (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
May 28 – Side Effect (6:00pm – 9:00pm)
The series kicks off this week with Simplified, a band known for its feel good fusion of reggae and rock. Hailing from Charlotte, this band’s got a healthy local following and are sure to bring a good time to the Met. Other performances include old school rock and soul band the Dead 27s, power house sound of 5 on Sundays and smooth tunes from Liquid Pleasure.
Think it can’t get any better? During the concerts, Metropolitan favorites like Dressler’s and Hickory Tavern will be open with their regular menu offerings and some specials. So grab a cocktail and some apps for happy hour, or bring the whole crew for a lively family dinner. We’ll see you there!
