Nightlife in Ferndale

With its unique decor and handcrafted specialty cocktails, The Bosco exemplifies class without pretension. According to Metromix, the premises evoke nature inside and out, with decorative trees and a courtyard adorned with waterfalls. At the bar, mixologists create specialty martinis that incorporate fresh fruit juices, simple syrups, liqueurs, and chocolate shavings. Later in the evenings, live DJs spin eclectic tunes at lounge-style events, and patrons enjoy amenities such as valet parking, bottle service, and a direct landline to the president.

Landmarks of standup for decades, Connxtions Comedy Clubs remain mainstays for up-and-coming comics and national stars, with a roster of past performers that includes Sinbad, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, D. L. Hughley, and Rob Schneider. Headlining comedians, many seen on national television, keep the venues teetering Thursday–Saturday nights, whereas Wednesday nights host improv spectacles and open mics where rookies can begin their ascent into stardom or descent into miming. While refueling chuckle tanks, duos and groups can split a savory appetizer, such as fried pickle spears or buffalo popcorn shrimp, or enjoy a potent cocktail at the bar.

For some, entertainment might mean sharing a feast in a chandelier-lit banquet room with 200 of their closest friends. For others, it might mean pumping iron at the gym after a jog on the treadmill. 59 West Entertainment Complex accommodates both of these tastes, as well as several more. Alongside a fully equipped fitness center, 10 tournament-sized pool tables fill the complex's billiards hall, where guests can rack up another round, defeat boss levels in the arcade, or watch sports on 13 large-screen televisions. 59 West complements this atmosphere with a menu full of twists on contemporary bar food. Chefs fill wraps with BLT fixings, coat housemade mozzarella sticks with pesto, and baste barbecue ribs slow roasted for 24 hours with a special rub.

With a stage sturdy enough to bear the weight of standup comedy giants such as Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, and Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle continues to cultivate talent to fill up its schedule. In the same way that it has operated since 1979, the venue employs a three-tier format for its shows: two locals, one up-and-coming and one seasoned, followed by a nationally recognized comic. This approach exposes audiences to new voices while comforting them with the promise of a recognizable face at evening’s end.