The Merry Widow is a music venue located in downtown Mobile's vibrant LoDa district. The bar/entertainment hub hosts everything from music concerts to seated comedy and cabaret, featuring an eclectic lineup of locally and nationally famous talent. Talents like Brooks Wheelan, Big Deal Burlesque, The Bright Social Hour, and The Pine Hill Haints are featured in their lineup of performers. A great addition to the city's nightlife scene, the venue also hosts regular bar hours and a crafted cocktail program to accompany the music. Doors open at 8p on weekdays and at 9p on weekends for performances.
This downtown nightclub and bar is great to visit anytime of week. Special events like bingo, DJ performances, drag shows, and more keep the party going, even after the weekend is done. Downstairs, you'll find a bar and lounge space for relaxing and conversing. Upstairs, the dance floor gets packed on weekends.
Pecan pies, salted and roasted pecan halves, milk chocolates and sultry cakes are some of the delicacies that now define The Temple Downtown better. However, its not just about the fare—weddings, receptions, conventions, parties and all kinds of family gatherings find a good choice in The Temple.
Open since 1999, the Alabama Contemporary Art Center shows contemporary artwork and leads educational programs on the arts for kids, teens, and adults. You can visit the museum to see works by the likes of Mario Ybarra Jr., Tom Leeser, and Henry Schroy. With events and ongoing classes like the pre-k studio, Make Your Own Billboard, and the Free Summer Film Series, this museum has become an important part of the arts community in Mobile.