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.

  Bowery, Culture, Divey, Hipster

September 4, 2008

Deitch Studios New York

Kind of like an overflow box on the East River for large-scale art productions. Scenesters will travel for floating sculptures, music video screenings, and other events and installations that need breathing room.

  Long Island City, Culture, Artsy, Avant-Garde

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.

  Long Island City, Culture, Alfresco, Experimental

September 21, 2006

Mercury Lounge New York

Super-crowded concert space for truly devoted fans of the newest acts making it in NYC. Squeeze your way to a plastic-cup-contained beverage but down it before elbowing up to the stage. Claustrophobes beware.

  Downtown, Culture, Divey, Hipster

October 30, 2008

92YTribeca New York

Downtown community center books bands, lectures, forums, film screenings, and more with an indie bent (it’s for the kids!) on the cheap.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Cheap