Things to do in Venice at night?

I keep hearing that Venice is magical at night once the cruise ships and day trippers leave. We are staying on the island for 2 nights.

What is there to actually do after dinner though?
Are things open late?

We aren’t looking for clubs, just maybe cool jazz bars, places to get a drink by a canal, or safe areas to just wander around and get lost without hitting dead ends.
Thanks for any suggestions you have!

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I went a few years ago and walked around at night a bit. While I didn’t find any clubs, many small bars and restaurants can get quite lively, especially around the main square, with many locals meeting up and enjoying the night with a few beers or an aperol spritz. Found this a nice way to mingle and connect with the locals.

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