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Home/Venues/Memphis/Canvas

Part of the Gay Memphis Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Canvas, Memphis

Canvas, Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Out's Take

Madison Ave arts lounge with karaoke and rotating local art.

Midtown (Madison Avenue)·$
1737 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, United States
Neighborhood BarLaid BackLive MusicKaraokeLate NightMixed CrowdLocalsCollege
WebsiteInstagramFacebook(901) 443-5232

About Canvas

Canvas opened on Madison Avenue in 2016 in a former antiques shop, pitched by founders Rob Coletta and Brandon Knight as an interactive arts lounge. In practice that means gallery wall space rotated among local artists who sell on a small consignment fee, live art made during weekend music sets, and karaoke three nights a week. It is a cheap night out — pizza slices run a few dollars, with a full bar and local taps. It is not a gay bar, but Midtown regulars describe it as one of the more alternative, LGBTQ+ friendly rooms on the strip.

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Hours & Location

Monday
7pm–3am
Tuesday
7pm–3am
Wednesday
7pm–3am
Thursday
7pm–3am
Friday
7pm–3am
Saturday
7pm–3am
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