Fantastic Merlins with Kid Dakota at the Black Dog as seen by French artist Stéphane Levallois, responsible for the 56 pages booklet of their new CD How the light gets in focused on Leonard Cohen's songs ; record of the week in june on French National Radio and record of the month in Franch music magazine So Jazz. Record available as an import at the Black Dog. A must have ! The Merlins Company is also playing every friday at the Black Dog (see Fantastic Friday Music Series)
The Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar features the finest locally-roasted espresso and gourmet coffees, a select and creative wine list, your favorite domestic and imported beers, and just the right tasty treats to go with them! The Black Dog offers free wireless Internet and features organic and/or locally grown produce whenever possible. Read more!
OPENING HOURS Mon-Thurs: 7am-10pm Fri: 7am-11pm Sat: 7am-9pm Sun: 8am-8pm Menu | Directions | Contact HAPPY HOUR! The Black Dog is pleased to announce our daily Happy Hour, from 4pm to 7pm, 7 days a week! Wind down after work in style! Beer specials include $3 Summit Pints and $2.50 bottles of Grainbelt Premium. Wine specials include $4.75 glasses from our house selection of New and Old World wines. **Happy Hour prices are not available during certain special events. Browse our food and drinks menu • Parking Information! • Events Calendar! • Join the Black Dog page on Facebook to hear about coming events! • Submit artwork or demo tapes for a show!
UPCOMING EVENTS Join the Black Dog page on Facebook to hear about coming events! **Construction*Construction*Construction** The LRT construction has begun in the Black Dog's neighborhood and will continue in one form or another through November. We plan to deal with this as best we can and we pledge that if you can make it here, you'll be greeted with a smile and our heartfelt appreciation. We will do our best to keep the most up to date detours and driving directions on the construction link at the top of the CALENDAR PAGE. *Thanks to all the players, engineers, helpers, enthusiasts, dancers, children and all the people who came and made the Black Dog Block Party on July 25th being an exciting community moment *David Rovics will be at the Black Dog during his 2010 US tour on September 25th * Help keep the Planet healthy -- by enjoying a gourmet meal! The Twin Cities Media Alliance, sponsor of the award-winning local news website, Twin Cities Daily Planet , invites you to a "Pick of the Market" dinner. August 29, at 6:30 p.m., at the Black Dog Café. *Batter Up!* Wednesday, September 1st, 7:30AM-9:00AM. You are invited to go to bat for St.Paul legislators leading the charge for a new community ballpark in Lowertown. RSVP at 651-288-9883 or arh1281@gmail.com. *Lowertown First Fridays* An ongoing monthly art happening in Lowertown. Open Studios, new shows at A-Z and the Black Dog (art of Wing Young Huey and Lara Hanson). Friday, September 3rd, 6:00pm - 9:00pm *Tony Hymas - Brian Roessler - Pete Hennig* Our friend; pianist Tony Hymas, in town from London, is invited to perform with Fantastic Merlins rhythm section and Black Dog favorites Brian Roessler and Pete Hennig. Saturday, September 4th, 8:00pm. *Concrete and Grass Music Festival* The Black Dog welcomes the return of Mississippi Peace.Thursday, September 9th, 8:00PM. FREE! *Fantastic Merlins* The Merlins return from their August hiatus for more "Fantastic" Fridays. Starting 10ish this week (so you can catch the scene at Concrete and Grass)until midnight. Friday, September 10th. NO COVER! *Sendero-Flamenco* Saturday, September 11th 9PM *Tango Night* Saturday, September 18th, 8:00pm (lessons at 7:30). Dancers are requested to donate $5 to Tango Society of Minnesota. Lots more details on the "Calendar" page. Check out our Events Calendar for more upcoming events!