For a unique collection of art and artifacts, visit the Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art. Located near the famous Peabody Hotel, this specialized art museum features the largest and most comprehensive collection of Chinese art in the southern region of the United States. The museum is privately owned and stores a large permanent collection, it also hosts a number of events throughout the year.
Grab a cup of joe at one of Memphis' oldest and most celebrated coffeehouses. Java Cabana, located in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, serves some of the finest beverages in Memphis. Sip on some organic, fair trade coffee or tea as you share a delicious desert. Let the live music or poetry readings set a romantic background atmosphere.
Sit. Stay. Drink. Good Boy. That's the motto of Bardog Tavern, a neighborhood corner bar serving up food, drinks, and laid-back nightlife to Memphis since 2008. Voted the Best New Bar in 2009, Bardog Tavern offers a great place to bring a group for an afternoon or evening out. Play a game of Texas Hold ‘em downstairs at the weekly Wednesday Underdog Poker Tournament.
Express yourself at Memphis's finest social club, Five in One. Five in One is a living art project, and the city's home for contemporary performing and visual arts. This studio not only produces and displays artwork, but also teaches group projects and sells items from local manufacturers and vendors.