The Phoenix 510

Not as expected. We were invited to see a friend's band play. Expected a bar, we got glass blocked industrial space. No drink service and no food service. No outside alcohol allowed in. $10 cover. The atmosphere was a small mosh pit flanked by old furniture and televisions with some art available for purchase. The acoustics were good though. If we had been better prepared, might have been a great night instead of mediocre. Upon inspecting the place further, I started to get the concept they were going for ... an open artists' space. They hold art classes, gaming tournaments and host ba

Ensconced within an industrial forest in Hazel Park, is this pleasantly petite alternative performance venue. It's like an artist's living room exploded, but there's a stage in front.Sometimes they serve coffee in the back, but it's not coffee-shop coffee. I think they may even serve food (if there's an art opening). In any event, their BYOB policy assures instant satisfaction. Art, old sheet music, a piano harp and musical instruments line the walls. There's a coffee table made from an old piano keyboard too. This along with the thrifty-nature of the furnishings provides a slightly off-key, nourishing vibe for local musicians and bards. Every performance is live-streamed (via U-Stream) online, which is awesome. I can't think of any other Metro Detroit (or A2) venue that does this. That earns 'em the extra star.For your more untraditional, experimental and low-fi bands/performers, this place is a boon!

This is an interesting performance space in a rather industrialized area of Hazel Park. I'm not sure they know where they're going yet, but I can see it becoming a great draw for the coffee shop crowd. I went to see a friends blues band playing and was surprised by the eclectic crowd that showed up. They come to check out the music, they come to chat, they come to read, they come to just plain hang. The Phoenix serves some coffee... just your basic coffee and decaf for which they accept donations. They also have a BYO policy so there aren't any issues with bring in your own favorite beverage. I'm hoping a place like this survives and flourishes.

This place is weird.You park and go in through the back, and typically pay a donation. There's frequently live music, or poetry, or art, quite a variety.The outside is very cool and I love the side mural.But inside, it's not very cozy, just dingy and you always feel a little uncomfortable and slightly dirty. It's not very stranger friendly, kind of clique-ish, so unless you know someone, prepare to feel awkward.It has potential that hasn't been met yet.

I performed here as part of an improvised monologue slam. It's a cool funky place with interesting art (that's all for sale) and the best toilet seat I've ever seen. Great little venue and the staff was super friendly.

I love this venue! My friends are in a local band and they've played shows here, and the place has a really great feel to it. There's a lot of art and music from local artists all around to admire and purchase. The staff was super personable, and quite nice to talk with. I will admit the feel is somewhat dingy, but the atmosphere makes up for it with interesting people and art all around. It's always exciting to hear that my friends have a show here, I love being here.

I thought this place was cool. Aside from being somewhat like The Old Miami in Detroit, it's like nowhere I've ever been. Weird, mis-matched living room furniture, BYOB, local music and performances, all tucked deep away in the H.P. Also, I guess they U-Stream all their live stuff. Strange, but enjoyable.