The Dark Room at The Grandel: Jazz, Art, and Cuisine
Experience the nexus of art and life in St. Louis' Grand Center Arts District at The Dark Room: live jazz, visual art, and artisan cuisine.
Located in the Grand Center Arts District, The Dark Room at The Grandel offers a unique blend of live jazz, visual art, and dining. This non-profit venue, operated by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, features rotating photography exhibits and a stage for local jazz musicians.
A brief summary to The Dark Room at The Grandel
- 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, Grand Center, Missouri, 63103, US
- +1314-710-5643
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the event calendar for upcoming jazz performances and photography exhibits.
- Consider visiting before a show at the Grandel Theatre for a complete arts experience.
- Take advantage of metered street parking or nearby parking garages, especially during evening events.
Getting There
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Walking
From anywhere in the Grand Center Arts District, The Dark Room is easily accessible by foot. ориентируйтесь по площади Grandel Square. The Dark Room is located at 3610 Grandel Square, within The Grandel building.
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Public Transport
The Grand MetroLink Station is located just a couple blocks from The Dark Room. You can also take the MetroBus #70 and hop off at any of the several Grand stops. A single ride on the MetroBus costs $1, and a single ride on MetroLink costs $2.50. A one-day adventure pass for both bus and rail is $5.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in St. Louis. A short taxi ride from downtown St. Louis to The Dark Room will likely cost between $15 and $25, depending on traffic and surge pricing. Taxi rates generally start at $3.50 plus a per-mile charge.
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Driving
If driving, follow Grand Boulevard to the heart of the Grand Center Arts District. Metered street parking is available, as well as secure parking lots and covered parking garages. Evening parking rates typically range from $10 to $20. Metered street parking costs $1-$2 per hour and is available for 2 hours at a time from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday.
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