If you’re looking for music, theater and film, the East End is a good place to go. Anchoring the district on Gibbs Street is the Eastman School of Music, whose students and faculty perform at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall and area cafes. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra plays in the dramatic Eastman Theatre. Blackfriars Theatre, the Little Theatre and Rochester Contemporary lend additional flavors of visual and theatrical art. Standout local musicians and touring acts headline local clubs. The Rochester International Jazz Festival and the East End Festivals keep the area hopping all summer. The East End is just a short walk to the East & Alexander entertainment district.

Bars and Restaurants

Abilene: Live music, alt-crowd jukebox, patio. 153 Liberty Pole Way; 232-3230
Alexandria: Greek restaurant, full bar. 120 East Ave.; 232-6180
Eros: Mediterranean and American cuisine. 37 Charlotte St.; 546-2230
Golden Port Dim Sum: Affordable Asian cuisine. 105 East Ave.; 256-1780
Havana Moe’s Beer & Wine Lounge: Casual bar, cigar lounge. 125 East Ave.; 325-1030
High Fidelity: Live entertainment, casual bar. 170 East Ave.; 325-6490
House of Sushi: Neo-Japanese Asian, fusion sushi and sashimi. 101 East Ave.; 546-2480
Java’s: Coffee and light fare. 16 Gibbs St.; 232-4820
Joey’s: Neighborhood tavern, pool, darts, happy hour. 561 E. Main St.; 325-9223
Lin’s Garden Chinese Restaurant: 17 Richmond St.; 232-8320
Little Bakery: Baked goods and light fare. 89 Charlotte St.; 232-4884
Little Theatre Cafe: Cafe serving wine and beer. 240 East Ave.; 258-0413
Matthew’s East End Grill: Casual, outdoor seating. 200 East Ave.; 454-4280
Max of Eastman Place: Upscale restaurant and bar, live music. 387 E. Main St.; 697-0491
Montage Grille: Live music. 50 Chestnut St.; 232-1520
One: Restaurant/nightclub. 1 Ryan Alley; 546-1010.
Restaurant 2 Vine: French bistro and bar. 24 Winthrop St.; 454-6020
Richmond’s: Bar, live music, late-night menu. 21 Richmond St.; 454-4612
Salinger’s Bar: Bar, pool table, darts. 107 East Ave.; 546-6880
Spot Coffee: 200 East Ave.; 613-4600
Stromboli Express: Pizza and stromboli. 113 East Ave.; 546-2121
Temple Bar & Grille: 109 East Ave.; 232-6000
The Bar: Nightclub, dancing and entertainment. 359 East Ave; 454-2759
Tournedos Steakhouse in the Inn on Broadway: 26 Broadway; 269-3888

Main thoroughfares: East Avenue, Main, Gibbs and Chestnut streets
Parking: MetroCenter Garage (enter at Swan, Scio or Main), East (free after 5) and side street