Record stores, restaurants, and even full-on buildings (does the standalone “Hi, How Are You” wall make you more happy or sad?) disappear from the Drag at lightning speed these days, but somehow, Hole in the Wall has prevailed. The restaurant/arcade-turned-everyday music venue has officially reached its golden anniversary, and it’s continued to launch the careers of nationally celebrated acts without losing its character. The women’s bathroom? Still has two toilets! The drinks? Still cheap! Thanks to a 2023 check from the Iconic Venue Fund, the oft-endangered club secured its lease for another 20 years. Thank God some things never change.
