This church has a firm foothold in the 21st century, with a website featuring archived sermons and music spanning three decades. In addition to numerous worship opportunities, St. Luke's has vibrant Sunday School and VBS programs, an active music ministry offering several concerts each year, and an established Preschool.
Established in 1947, Wally's Cafe features live jazz music 365 days year and is the oldest jazz club in the United States. The club was founded by Joseph Walcott, or Wally as he was known to many, the first black nightclub owner in New England. It was frequented by such jazz greats as Billie Holiday and Charlie Parker. Wally's is a 21 and over club and serves drinks only.
A quintessential dive bar, the Midway is a popular spot to see live music in JP. The small, dark, no-frills venue books a diverse mix of bands and DJs -- punk, hip-hop, jazz, death metal, bluegrass, burlesque, and more. Expect a cover, loud music and strong drinks on the cheap. Cash only. See its website for a complete schedule of events.
Showcase Live is a 16,000-square-foot performance venue that features live performances from the top artists in jazz, rock, country, hip hop and more. Showcase Live is home to a restaurant and bar that can accommodate more than 500 seated guests, as well as 1,000 standing patrons. Call to schedule a private party.
Chianti Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge is a cultural fixture in the Beverly community. In addition to offering traditional Tuscan fare, such as carpaccio, crespelle florentine, insalatas mixtas and gnocchi del casentino, Chianti is a jazz club that has live music nightly. The ambiance and atmosphere engendered by Chianti in its hosting of music and offering of Tuscan cuisine has, consequently, given the restaurant the opportunity to present itself as the "North Shore's Premier Jazz Club."