11 RESULTS

September 8, 2009

Bowery Ballroom New York

Besides the unbeatable indie lineup, unobstructed views, great acoustics, and a spacious standing-room setup make this divey music venue a citywide favorite. A downstairs bar means you can drink to your heart’s content while waiting for your preferred musical act to take the stage.

September 8, 2009

Brooklyn Bowl New York

Rock and roll — literally — at Williamsburg’s new bowling alley/Blue Ribbon restaurant/music venue all in one. While chugging back Brooklyn-brewed beer, take note of this cool detail: The sixteen-lane behemoth is the first LEED certified bowling alley in the world.

June 11, 2009

Brooklyn Academy of Music New York

America’s oldest performing arts center is totally exciting and progressive (imagine that!). The creative campus includes an indie cinema, cafe, and theaters where live music, dance, film, and theater collide. A shining cultural landmark.

Photo: Peter Maus / Courtesy of BAM

November 13, 2008

Cake Shop New York

Hip, ground-level coffee shop with sweet treats by day, intimate beer-fueled music scene downstairs by night.

November 16, 2006

Webster Hall New York

Historic music hall brings rad acts like Girl Talk, Ladytron, and Calvin Harris to town. Warning: Check schedule to avoid hip-hop club nights.

November 2, 2006

Nublu New York

By day, a record label. By night, a laid-back nightclub where anything goes (and usually does). Live music performances and DJ sets happen in the middle of the dance floor. A very energetic, worldly crowd comes to sweat, sing, and sway to the hard drinks.

Photo: Yusuf Sayman / Courtesy of Nublu

December 3, 2004

Groupe Therapy New York

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Every day after school you tagged along after them. (Some might call it stalking.) And ...

September 8, 2009

The Tank New York

Quirky nonprofit theater space for low-brow comedy, experimental musical theater, dance labs, and film screenings. It’s a little rough around the edges, but at least the beer is cheap.

Photo: Courtesy of The Tank

August 7, 2008

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center New York

Adventurous offshoot of MoMA houses works from emerging artists in the old public school hallways and classrooms. Known for exploring new genres and trends and playing host to the popular (and danceable) Warm Up party series throughout the summer.

October 19, 2006

Joe's Pub New York

There’s a good view from every seat at this intimate concert and dinner theater space. Emerging artists from cabaret, jazz, and indie scenes sweat it out for your pleasure. Fair warning: Slight subway rumblings may interrupt a much-anticipated acoustic set.

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