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Entertainment in Monaco

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    La Note Bleue

    The Blue Note comes in the shape of a jazz lounge with vast decking terrace on the sands of Larvotto. Some of the best jazz musicians in the region play here.

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    Casino de Monte Carlo

    The drama of watching the poker-faced gamble in Monte Carlo’s grand marble-and-gold casino makes the stiff admission fees, stakes and obligatory cloakroom ‘tips’ almost bearable. To enter the casino, you must be at least 18.

    The Salon Europe has English and European roulette and 30/40; the Salons Privés offer European roulette, blackjack and chemin de fer. A jacket and tie are required to enter the Salons Privés and the Salon Ordinaire in the evening.

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    Cosmopolitan

    Whether you’re after cocktails or excellent wine, Cosmopolitan should see you right. With its chocolate-orange decor, contemporary furniture and The Big Chill music, it’s a nice place to ease yourself into a night out.

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    Sass Café

    The atmosphere at this popular piano bar is reminiscent of old-school cabarets, with its shiny bar counter, lacquered grand piano (live jazz every night) and padded red walls.

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    Cinéma Le Sporting

    Cinéma Le Sporting shows nondubbed films daily.

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    Blue Gin

    Blue Gin is magical. It is a cocktail bar with champagne terrace.

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    Théâtre Princesse Grace

    Grace Kelly designed the interior of Théâtre Princesse Grace.

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    Sass Café

    Hipper-than-cool lounge lizards gather at this piano bar to dine and jive to live jazz.

    reviewed

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    Le Sporting

    Le Sporting is Monaco's prime pop-concert and cabaret-show venue. Buy tickets at the SBM Ticket Office or at Fnac.

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    Flashman's

    The retro American-diner-style decor, with fluoro lights and chrome counter, is funky. DJs start playing around 10pm. Dress code is smart-casual.

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    Legend

    Resident DJs Pierre and Max spin a mix of sounds at this disco adjoining the Metropole shopping centre. Bikinis are obligatory at beach parties.

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    Living Room

    DJ Kriss is the sound man at this hybrid piano bar-nightclub with tough door policy. Dress up nice (jacket required) and be as famous as possible.

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  16. Les Ballets de Monte Carlo

    The Monte Carlo Ballet is a word-class act. The company regularly tours internationally – performances in Monaco therefore sell out months in advance.

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    Opéra de Monte Carlo

    Or Salle Garnier; an 1892 confection of neoclassical splendour adjoining Monte Carlo Casino and designed by Charles Garnier (who also designed the Paris opera).

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    Jimmy'z

    Part of the SBM empire, the most famous nightclub in town - jet-set den for 30-odd years - comes with Cuban smoking room, top DJs, models and celebrities à gogo.

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    Théâtre du Fort Antoine

    Watching an open-air performance at Théâtre du Fort Antoine makes for a fabulous evening out. July and August ushers in a rash of free plays and musical concerts.

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    Karé(ment)

    One glimpse of the stunning waterside terrace and you'll be fighting for a bar stool at this celebrity-cool lounge bar in the Grimaldi Forum. Fashion shows, DJ mixes and cultural happenings are held here.

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    Cinéma d'Été

    From late June to the end of July films are screened in English at the open-air Cinéma d'Été, on a car-park roof. The show kicks off daily at 21:15; the programme is online at www.cinemasporting.com.

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    Quai des Artistes

    Tucked beneath awning at the port, with a glass façade and terrace overlooking the boats, this Art Deco metropolitan space with Parisian-style metro entrance is a great spot to drink, hang out, chat and dine on seafood. Kitchen closed afternoons.

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    Zébra Square

    The plates, floor and odd lamp are patterned like a zebra at this chic address in the Grimaldi Forum where Monaco trendies mingle with better-known bods on cushion-stacked sofa seating facing the sea. DJs, fashion shows and art happenings add an after-dark buzz.

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    Café de Paris

    Monaco’s best-known cafe has been in business since 1882 and is the place to people watch. Service is brisk and rather snobbish but it's the price to pay for a front-row view of the casino’s razzmatazz.

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  26. Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra

    Going strong since 1856, the orchestra has maintained the tradition of summer concerts in the Cour d’Honneur (Courtyard of Honour) at the Palais Princier. Tickets (€18 to €80), sold at the Atrium du Casino in the casino, are like gold dust. The orchestra performs in the principality's various auditoriums the rest of the year.

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