Once again Einstein surfaces as a super grandfather of music. In America at Christmas time, he welcomed carolers by standing on his porch, accompanying them with his violin.
An active porchfest is a really good indication of a cool town. I hit the one in the neighboring town every year.
Throw a backpack full of beer on, hop on a bike, and go see a bunch of bands.
We have friends who play, so I generally meet my wife at the super-swank house that hosts them.