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Let’s start with the basics. Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus. The place has character. The dark wood paneling and dim lighting add a speakeasy feel, and just sitting back with a brew makes you feel decidedly sinful– a roaring Prohibition libertine.

It’s one of best laid-back spots for drinking in the city “” not to mention live music “” which makes it the obvious choice for the Miro Dance Theater‘s Beer and Band Fall Jam, a mellow celebration of music and libations, benefiting one of Philly’s great local dance companies.

The line-up for the night is killer. Moody, bluesy, psych-rock duo Toy Soldiers headlines (check out this video of them live in Brookyln to get psyched), along with Girls Rock Philly alums Oak Oak Okay, and the combination of Pete M. Wyer (who composed the soundtrack to Miro’s upcoming performance) and afro-jazz goddess Venissa Santi. Local faves the Bee Team round things out, with flirty, dirty folk ditties that we imagine would shock even our roaring libertine counterparts.

Then there’s the beer: $5 Yards Pints all night long. Yeah, we know what you’re thinking “” $5 for a Yards is not be the best deal in town “” but when you consider all profits go to Miro, that’s reason enough to down 2 or 3 (or 4.) After all, the Prohibition-era drinkers did it “” you’re not even breaking the law!

Miro Dance Theater’s Beer and Band Fall Jam, Sunday, November 16
www.mirodancetheatre.org

Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus
847 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-1035