Entertainment in Ljubljana
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Sax Pub
In Trnovo and decorated with colourful murals and graffiti inside and out, Sax has live jazz at 21:30 on Thursday.
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Tramontana
Slovenia, which cannot (it must be said) boast a truly rich tradition of indigenous music often looks to its former co-tenants, and music of the republics of the late Yugoslavia is all the rage at two clubs: Tramontana, celebrated for its Balkan žur (Balkan party), and Katastrofa (431 51 55; www.petica.si, Celovška cesta 25; ;20:00-05:00 Fri & Sat) in the Tivoli Recreation Centre in Park Tivoli.
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Vinoteka Movia
If you're more interested in the grape than the grain, hop over to this excellent wine bar where, with due ceremony and ritual, you can taste your way through some award-winning Slovenian wines. They do retail as well: buy a bottle of the their white Veliko Belo or red Veliko Rdeče, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
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Klub K4
This evergreen club in the basement of the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana (Študentska Organizacija Univerze Ljubljani; ŠOU) features rave-electronic music Friday and Saturday, with other styles of music weeknights, and a popular gay and lesbian night on Sunday. It closes when university breaks up.
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Slovenska Kinoteka
Shows archival art and classic films whereas its sister-cinema Kino Dvor (Court Cinema; 434 25 48; www.kinodvor.si, in Slovene; Kolodvorska ulica* 13) nearby shows more contemporary films. Screenings are usually at 18:00, 20:00 and 22:00 and cost around €4.
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BiKoFe
A favourite with the hipster crowd, this small, smoky bar has mosaic tables, student art on the walls, soul and jazz on the stereo, and a giant water pipe on the menu for that long, lingering smoke. Cool but abit pretentious. There's a shady outdoor patio.
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Kavarna Pločnik
With the distinctive name of 'Pavement', this roped-off café-bar on the southern side of Prešernov trg is one of the most popular places for a drink. Sit outside and watch the passing parade or listen to some live music (most nights).
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Čarli
If you're looking to continue bending your elbow into the wee hours, head for Čarli, a convivial, socialist-era boozer along the river east of Prešernov trg that its regulars treat like a second home.
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Slovenian Youth Theatre
Established in 1955 as the first professional theatre for children and youth in Slovenia, this company has staged some highly acclaimed contemporary productions in the Festival Hall north of the train station.
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Jazz Club Gajo
Just up from the Parliament building, Gajo is the city's premier venue for live jazz and attracts both local and international talent, usually midweek or on Friday at 20:30. Jam sessions are at 20:30 Monday.
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Čajna Hiša
If you take your cuppa seriously come here; the appropriately named 'Teahouse' offers a wide range of green and black teas and fruit tisanes for around €3 a pot; it sells the leaves, too.
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Cutty Sark
A pleasant and well-stocked nautically themed pub in the courtyard behind Wolfova ulica 6, the Cutty Sark is a congenial place for a pivo (beer) or glass of vino (wine).
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Slaščičarna Pri Vodnjaku
For all kinds of chocolate of the-ice cream and drinking kind, the 'Confectionery by the Fountain' will surely satisfy - there are 32 different flavours as well as teas and fresh juices.
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Ambiente
This stylish café-cum-bistro, hidden down a narrow side street just east of Miklošičeva cesta, caters to a diverse crowd throughout the day. Food is good too.
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Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre stages its own shows throughout the year and hosts Lutke, the biennial International Puppet Festival (Mednarodni Lutkovni Festival), in September.
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Glej Theatre
Glej has been Ljubljana's foremost experimental theatre, working with companies that include Betontanc (dance) and Grejpfrut (drama). It stages about five productions a year.
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Klub Metropol
This ultramodern bar with multicoloured comfy chairs and a groovy glass bar is almost too good for the students who frequent it and the hackers from Kiber Pipa downstairs.
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Pr'skelet
OK, it might be something of a one-joke wonder but you'll shake, rattle and roll at this skeleton-themed basement bar, where cocktails are two for one throughout the day.
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Grajska Kavarna
You wouldn't go out of your way to reach the 'Castle Café', but if you're on the hill and thirsty or peckish, it's a decent pit stop. Think 1970s concrete café.
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Salon
Salon is a dazzling designer-kitsch cocktail bar featuring gold ceilings, faux leopard armchairs, heavy burgundy and gold drapes, and excellent cocktails and shooters.
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KUD France Prešeren
This 'noninstitutional culture and arts society' in Trnovo stages concerts as well as performances, literary events, exhibitions, workshops and so on, on most nights.
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Maček
Place to be seen on a sunny summer afternoon, the 'Cat' is Pločnik's rival on the right bank of the Ljubljanica. Happy hour is between 16:00 and 19:00 daily.
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Dvorni Bar
This wine bar is an excellent place to taste Slovenia vintages; they've got 100 different types in stock and frequently schedule promotions and wine tastings.
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Factory Ljubljana
Ljubljana's biggest club is hidden in a shopping centre opposite the Leclerc Hypermarket in the far southeast suburbs. You can take bus No. 27 to get there.
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As Pub
As Pub DJs transform this candle-lit basement bar, hidden beneath an upmarket fish restaurant, into a pumping, crowd-pulling nightclub four nights a week.
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