Strange Brew closed at the beginning of the pandemic, in accordance with the state shutdown. “Monday the 16 th the shutdown came and we have been closed ever since," said Wallace, who opened Strange Brew about seven years ago. Wallace said that his team has considered reopening the pub in the last year, but it has always come down to the ability to host live music inside. “We just kept coming back to: we can’t do live entertainment. That is our identity. Let’s hold off best we can until we can do that," explained Wallace. As of mid-March, venues are able to start hosting live performances again. After a year-long shutdown, Strange Brew will reopen for performances this week.