The Rex has risen from its pugilistic, blue-collar past to become an outstanding jazz and blues venue. Over a dozen Dixieland, experimental and other local and international acts knock over the joint each week. Cheap drinks; affordable cover.
Rex
Top choice in Kensington Market & Chinatown
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