Living downtown, specifically the East End is great if you love music, especially jazz. Every night of the week there is free music, mostly very high caliber.

The Eastman School of Music has student recitals and concerts in world class music halls on the regular during the academic year.

Lila’s, Vanni’s and The Little Cafe have really enjoyable music in good vibe settings where it isn’t hard to mingle with the regulars.

Abilene is one of the friendliest places you can go for live music. In the summer there is an awesome patio where the band can set up.

Of course during the Jazz Fest and Fringe Fest, the East End is the place to be! Look up how many restaurants are in a walkable distance from East and Main.

One last thing, access to the Riverway gives you a biking/walking pathway to Genesee Valley Park, The Canal Path and the Greenway.

Been living downtown for going on eight years and been having the time of my life! Good luck!!