# Live music and movies in California > A night spent catching a movie followed by live music keeps the energy moving. Source: https://www.atly.com/united-states/california/best-live-music-movies ## Places (8) ### 1. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum Small, cozy museum with an old-fashioned theater showing silent films accompanied by live piano music. Atmosphere feels nostalgic and intimate, enhanced by the smell of homemade popcorn and vintage film equipment on display. Visitors engage with historic projectors and enjoy a quaint retro setting that preserves early cinema history. - Address: 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/NilesEssanaySilentFilmMuseum ### 2. Farm House Collective Outdoor space combines small restaurants, bars, and a large turf area with bean bags for kids to play. Atmosphere stays family-friendly and relaxed, with live music and big screen sports adding energy. Pop-up markets and game areas create a lively, community-focused vibe. - Address: 1393 University Ave #101, Riverside, CA 92507, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/FarmHouseCollective ### 3. The Halfway Club Bar space divides into distinct vibes across front, middle, and back areas, including a back patio and a room with a projector. Atmosphere stays warm and inviting with live jazz music at a volume that allows conversation. Crowd enjoys upmarket yet relaxed neighborhood energy with a mix of classic and creative drinks. - Address: 1166 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/TheHalfwayClub ### 4. Paramount Entertainment Center Drive-in movie theater combines live music and family-friendly atmosphere with a busy swap meet featuring diverse vendors. Comfortable seating and the option to bring personal food create a relaxed vibe. Frequent live performances and dancing add energetic weekend entertainment. - Address: 7922 Rosecrans Ave, Paramount, CA 90723, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ParamountEntertainmentCenter ### 5. Alameda Cinema Grill Movie theater combines live music and salsa dancing with film screenings, creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Seating and audio quality support a good viewing experience while food service includes seat delivery. Crowd energy peaks during live band performances, adding a unique social vibe. - Address: 2301 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AlamedaCinemaGrill ### 6. Paramount Swap Meet Outdoor flea market features live music on weekends where people dance and enjoy food and drinks like micheladas. Atmosphere is family-friendly and lively, with a mix of calm and fun vibes. Vendors offer affordable prices and the setting includes a nostalgic drive-in theatre. - Address: 7900 All America City Wy, Paramount, CA 90723, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/ParamountSwapMeet ### 7. Velvet Lounge Indoor bar and outdoor patio offer chill spots with live jazz performances creating a beautiful, elegant atmosphere. Outdoor garden area invites relaxation with birds singing overhead and a gentle breeze. Music volume varies, sometimes making conversation difficult during performances. - Address: The Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/VelvetLounge ### 8. Anaheim GardenWalk Modern, upscale shopping mall with live music venues and interactive entertainment like escape rooms and bowling. Clean, airy layout with decorative art walls and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Crowd levels vary, creating a mix of lively evenings and calm daytime experiences. - Address: 321 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA - Atly: https://www.atly.com/location/AnaheimGardenWalk ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.