Music and Nightlife
In the 1980s, bands took advantage of the downtown's cheap rehearsal space and lowbrow venues like Munchies, the Mayfair, and the Haven Coffeehouse. But the music scene really took off in 1996 with the opening of the Glass House Concert Hall. Brainchild of southland promoters Perry and Paul Tollett (founders of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival), the Glass House became a nationally recognized proving ground for emerging alt rock musicians. In 2009, the Fox Theater Pomona reopened as a concert hall featuring nationally touring bands. Smaller clubs and bars also proliferated, offering everything from ranchero to hip-hop to drag shows. Hundreds of acts now rehearse, record or perform in downtown Pomona every year.
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The Glass House
The landmark all-ages music venue that hosts many touring bands.200 W. 2nd St.
The Fox Theater
A state-of-the-art venue for concerts, cinema, performances, and parties.301 S. Garey Ave.
Acerogami
A modernist bar and indie music venue that operates as a lounge during the week.228 W. 2nd St.
Noisebug
Showroom and store for large-format modular and hardware and synthesizers.252a S. Main St.
Glass House Records
The vinyl record store and concert hall box office next door to the Glass House.248 S. Main St.
Zoinks Records
A record store that buys, sells and trades vinyl, CDs, and DVDs.226 S. Main St.
The Green Room
Music themed restaurant and bar with rooftop events, a beer alley, and live entertainment.150 W. 3rd St.
The Music Boutique
Musical instruments, music lessons, DJ equipment and accessories.340 S. Garey Ave.
The SAE Studios
Professional studio where students & established musicians perform, record, & mix.191 W. 4th St.
Modern Fuzz
Studio providing pre/post production, tracking, editing, mixing and mastering.151 W. 4th St.
Flyway at Fox
Rooftop bar/nightclub featuring live music, dancing and the daring arts.345 S. Garey Ave.
Carnaval Nightclub
Nightclub with with drinks, dancing and bottle service.342 S. Thomas St.
340 Nightclub
Nightclub featuring go-go dancers, DJs and drag shows with specialty cocktails.340 S. Thomas St.
Sinners Hookah and Vapor Lounge
Hookah and vapor lounge with 3 seating levels and live performances and events.130 E. 1st St.
The Rookery
Gastropub, beer bar and burger joint featuring live music every weekend.117 W. 2nd St.
dba256 Wine Bar
Craft beer and wine bar featuring live music and rotating artwork.256 S. Main St.
Pizza, Beer and Wings
Pizza, beer and wings, with live music every weekend.296 W. 2nd St.
Characters Sports Bar
Food, live music, pool tables and a variety of beer from macro and micro breweries.276 E. 1st St.
Metro Ale House & Grill
Vintage style sports bar and grill with a basement tavern and live music.197 E. 2nd St.