The Variety Playhouse now makes its way as a middle-sized venue attracting all kinds of different national acts. It began its life as a movie theatre for Little Five Points, but now attracts all sorts of different types of underground music lovers. This place offers a nice relaxed atmosphere, and is a smoke free venue. Possibly the coolest thing about the place is their policy on bootleg recordings. If the band is cool with it, the venue will not complain about microphones and recording equipment coming into the show with you. So whether you are into jam bands, jazz, indie or punk rock, check out the website and see what show most interests you.