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New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy releases plan to strengthen after-dark industry
"This strategy is about being proactive: investing in the systems that protect our people, our venues and our creative economy before they're priced out or erased."
NITECAP
Nov 4, 20251 min read


‘Soft Clubbing’ Is the New Rave. Literally.
“More people are pursuing “soft clubbing” so as not to forgo social outings altogether, but rather to take part in their own creative ways. “
NITECAP
Oct 28, 20251 min read


How Nashville, Tennessee is championing independent music venues as essential for cultural and economic prosperity
Music and culture in Nashville and cities nationwide are "under threat due to rising property costs in the city’s increasingly “hot” real estate market, corporate competition, and neighborhood disputes about noise. "
NITECAP
Oct 21, 20251 min read


DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries
Door Dash seeks to "bring even more business to the merchants it works with and stay ahead of ever-increasing customer demand."
NITECAP
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Rainbow Festival draws thousands as Sacramento tests new open-drink zones
Th e first event to use the zone allowed "people 21 and older to walk outside with alcohol in designated areas while wearing a wristband...
NITECAP
Oct 11, 20251 min read


Dallas launches New Division to keep nightlife safe and thriving
The city says the overall goal is to keep the nightlife scene safe, vibrant and ready for global events, like the World Cup.
NITECAP
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Berkeley isn’t known for nightlife. Could that change?
The city plans to form a Nightlife Council, meant to support Berkeley’s bars, restaurants and art and entertainment centers.
NITECAP
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Hear this: Noise ordinance will not change in Las Vegas Arts District
Young people are seeking the social connection that bars and restaurants provide.
NITECAP
Sep 2, 20251 min read


How Bars Are Adapting to Gen Z, the Homebody Generation
Young people are seeking the social connection that bars and restaurants provide.
NITECAP
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Mayor Brandon Scott creates an office to oversee art, entertainment, nightlife and film activities in Baltimore
MOACE is envisioned as an office that“will shape the future of Baltimore’s live events, cultural workforce, creative economy, nightlife and film industry — positioning the arts as a core driver of the city’s growth and identity,”
NITECAP
Aug 12, 20251 min read


New Orleans Nighttime Economy Office Releases First-Ever Business Guide
"The Nightlife Business Best Practices Guide attempts to address permitting, zoning, licensing, parking" challenges faced by New Orleans businesses
NITECAP
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Nightlife and music industries pump billions into city’s economy, study finds
“These impact studies make it clear: Philadelphia’s nighttime and music economies are vital to our city’s economic growth, job creation, and overall quality of life,”
NITECAP
Jul 8, 20251 min read


California may have found a golden goose for businesses
Well-behaved drinkers who stick to the public promenade during designated hours can freely walk between businesses or up and down the plaza, adult beverage in hand.
NITECAP
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Raleigh presents sociable city assessment plan to enhance nightlife economy
A nightlife study by Responsible Hospitality Institute evaluates Raleigh's nighttime economy and recommends best practices for improvements.
NITECAP
Jun 24, 20251 min read


Director of Nightlife Economy Discusses Role and What's in the Works this Summer in Boston
Boston's Nightlife Czar explains her job and summer plans for late night food trucks in seven locations throughout the City
NITECAP
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Why some people stereotype house music as ‘gay’
cultural, historical and social factors that have intertwined house music with LGBTQ+ culture
NITECAP
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Pittsburgh’s Office of Nighttime Economy supports partiers, businesses, and late-shift workers
With a mission to support the city’s “social and nighttime economy” while still co-existing with residents, Harnden describes her role as a “connector and interpreter,” linking Pittsburgh’s hospitality and nightlife businesses, community members and groups, and city government.
NITECAP
Jun 3, 20251 min read


A Look at Accomplishments in U.S. Nighttime Economy Management
A look back on 2024 accomplishments of Nighttime Economy Managers from across the United States and what's working in 2025.
NITECAP
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Inside the Sustainability Efforts of Coachella Festival and Stagecoach
"Goldenvoice wants to stage successful (read: profitable) music events with minimal negative environmental effect."
NITECAP
Apr 22, 20251 min read


California Bill Would Let Cities Extend Last Call to 4 a.m. in Some Downtown Areas
Assemblyman Haney says his bill, which would extend last call on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, provides "a pro-local control, pro-business solution that allows California cities to do what they need to do to recover and to attract the conventions, the visitors, the events that all of us can benefit from.”
NITECAP
Apr 15, 20251 min read
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