MUSIC VENUES & CLUBS (554 listings) File Created: 07-Apr-04
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TYPTip: Dance clubs will often make you wait on line before entering. Sometimes this is due to a large crowd inside, but other times they do it just to add to the mystique of the club. In cases such as this, rather than waiting on line, you should get in a cab - or better yet offer a limousine driver $10 to do it - and drive around the block. Have the driver park directly in front of the bar. Often the people working the door will greet your car, open your door, and escort you directly in the club - all because it looks good.

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Bowery Ballroom Call for listings. Ticket prices vary.
   6 Delancey St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-533-2111
   E-mail:................info@mercuryloungenyc.com;    Internet:....................www.boweryballroom.com
Shows begin at 20:00.; ax, mcc, tc; Bowery (Delancey:J,Mmr), 2 Ave (Houston:F), Grand St (Chrystie:B), Spring St (Lafayette:6,4); Map
      
CB's 313 Gallery Owner of CBGB expanded to next door.
Showcases alternative art that's not always appreciated at commercial galleries. Also a rock music venue.
   313 Bowery..................................................................................................................Tel: 212-677-0455
   Internet:...............................................................................................................................www.cbgb.com
Cash; Bleecker St (Lafayette:4#,6); Map
      
NY Rock  
   PO Box 563, Gracie Station...........................................................................................Tel: 212-246-4657
   Internet:............................................................................................................................www.nyrock.com
      
NYC Raves  
Interested in attending a NYC rave? This site will help you get started and explains the general rave culture with links to other related web sites.
   Internet:............................................................................................www.hyperreal.org/raves/nyc/index
      
NyNewMusic.com Support your local music industry.
Information on local bands, clubs and venues. Gives you a chance to hear samples and purchase CDs which can be difficult to obtain elsewhere
   Tel: ................................................212-988-5964;    E-mail:..........................pete@nynewmusic.com
   Internet:.................................................................................................................http://nynewmusic.com
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Platform.net Club Calendar  
Platform Network is the original and leading urban lifestyle portal on the web, aggregating top urban brands into a single network and providing a direct connection to the hottest gear, websites, magazines, music and news.
   Internet:..................................................................................................................http://www.platform.net
      
CB's 313 Gallery Owner of CBGB expanded to next door.
Showcases alternative art that's not always appreciated at commercial galleries. Also a rock music venue
   313 Bowery..................................................................................................................Tel: 212-677-0455
   Internet:...............................................................................................................................www.cbgb.com
Cash; Bleecker St (Lafayette:4#,6); Map
      
205 Club  
A laid-back crowd enjoys live jazz, latin funk and DJs throughout the week. Rated best by Ny Mag 4/24/00
   205 Chrystie St. (At Stanton St.).................................................................................Tel: 212-473-5816
Cash; 2 Ave (Houston:F); Map
      
219 Flamingo Formerly known as Flamingo East.
   219 Second Ave. (14th St.).........................................................................................Tel: 212-462-9077
3 Ave (14th:L), Union Sq. (14th:L-N,R-4,5,6); Map
      
2i's  
This lounge and dance clubs hosts a range of events featuring hip-hop, funk and reggae music. Saturday nights are jumpin' with yuppie dancers. $10 cover on Sat.
   248 W. 14th St.............................................................................................................Tel: 212-807-1775
Mcc; 14 St (7th Ave:1,2,3,9), 8 Ave (14th:L); Map
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420 Bar & Lounge  
Dark, friendly, no frills Upper West Side lounge hidden by black velvet curtains. Live band every Thu., party all weekend with pool room downstairs. No hats, sneakers, or t-shirts.
   420 Amsterdam Ave. (Between 80th and 81st Sts.).................................................Tel: 212-579-8450
Daily 16-4; ax, dis, mc, v; 79 St (Brdwy:1,9,2,3??); Map
      
5 & 10 No Exaggeration  
Features live big band music and great continental food.
   77 Greene St................................................................................................................Tel: 212-925-7414
Daily 5-3:30, Open every day 17-closing (varies); Eng, Fr, It, Span; ax, mc, v; Prince St (Brdwy:N,R), Spring St (AveAmer(6th Av):C,E,A); Map
      
Aaron Davis Hall Concert hall located way way uptown.
   2245 W. 134th St.............................................................................................Box Office:212-650-7100
   General Info:................................212-873-1650;    Fax:.................................................212-862-4600
Daily 19-24, Open daily; v, mc, ax; 1, 9 train to 137th St.; 137 St-City College (Brdwy:1,9), 135 St (St. Nicholas Ave/8th Ave:C,A#,(B)); Map
      
Acme Bar and Grill A showcase for alternative pop, jazz, rock and blues.
   9 Great Jones (Btw. Broadway/Lafayette St.)..............................................................Tel: 212-420-1934
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-420-4755
Mo-Th 11-24; Fr-Sa 11-1; Su 11-23; dis, mc, v, jcb; Brdwy-Lafayette St (W.Houston:B,D,F,Q), Bleecker St (Lafayette:4#,6); Map
      
Acquiesce  
A swingers paradise that prefers couples but, it's not a requirement. Solo men will have to pay $125 for two hours while women only pay $25 for the evening...hmmmm.
   Tel: ........................................................................................................................................212-644-1020
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Apollo Theater Built in 1914 The Apollo is located on Harlem's W.
125th St and has and continues to feature many elaborate, leading cabaret concerts.
   253 W. 125th St. (Adam Clayton Powell Jr/Frederick Douglass Blvds.)...................Tel: 212-749-5838
   Tickets:..................................................................................................................................212-531-5305
Box Office Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10-18, We 10-20, Sa 12-6; mcc; 125 St (St. Nicholas Ave/8th:Cx,D,B,A); Map
      
Arc  
   6 Hubert St (at Hudson St.).........................................................................................Tel: 212-226-9212
Canal St (Ave Amer(6th Av):A-C-E), Franklin St (Varick:1,9); Map
      
Arlene Grocery Lower East Side bar featuring local bands 7 nights a week.
Cheap drinks. Lots of fun.
   95 Stanton St (Betw Ludlow & Orchard Sts)..............................................................Tel: 212-358-1633
7 Days Noon-4AM; cash; 2 Ave (Houston:F), Essex St (Delancy:M,J,Z); Map
      
Arthur's Tavern  
Established since 1942 this dark, smoky West Village club features live jazz music 7 days a week.
   57 Grove St (at Seventh Ave)......................................................................................Tel: 212-675-6879
Daily 7 PM-4 AM; cash; Christopher St-Sheridan Sq:1,9); Map
      
Asti A warm, friendly, touristy place.
Join the waitstaff and regulars in singing opera and show tunes.
   13 E. 12th St.................................................................................................................Tel: 212-741-9105
Mcc; Map
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B.B. King Blues Club & Grill  
   W. 42nd St. (Betw. 7th & 8th Ave.)...............................................................................Tel: 212-997-4144
   Internet:.................................................................................................................www.bbkingblues.com
      
Baby Jupiter A performance space with a bohemian atmosphere. Asian-Cajun cuisine
   170 Orchard St...........................................................................................................Tel: 212-982-2229
V, mc; 2 Ave (Houston:F); Map
      
Back Fence Live folk music every night at 20:30.
   155 Bleecker St..........................................................................................................Tel: 212-475-9221
Open Mo-Su 14-4am; ax, v, mc, dc; W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q); Map
      
Baggot Inn  
Quality original bands and alternative singer/songwriters find a welcome mat at this industry-friendly showcase village club.
   82 W. 3rd St.................................................................................................................Tel: 212-477-0622
   Fax:................................................212-473-6658;    Internet:.........................www.thebaggotinn.com
Check website or call for live performance schedules.; Map
      
Baktun  
Comfortable yet high-tech lounge divided by a double-sided projection screen. Noted for it's multimedia displays.
   418 W. 14th St.............................................................................................................Tel: 212-206-1590
   Internet:............................................................................................................................www.baktun.com
14 St (8th Ave:A,Cx,E), 8 Ave (14th:L); Map
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BAM Cafe  
   30 LaFayette....................................................Internet:http://www.bam.org/asp/bam_frameset.asp
Su-We 17-23, Brunch- Su 12-16; Map
      
Bank, The This former bank has two rooms to rave in and a bar to relax at.
All genres of techno and a occasional hip hop night for the urban dwellers.
   225 East Houston St..................................................................................................Tel: 212-505-5033
Daily 20-4; Eng; cash; Delancy St (Essex:F), Essex St (Delancy:M,J,Z); Map
      
Bar 169  
   169 East Broadway (at Essex St.).............................................................................Tel: 212-473-8866
      
Bar d'O This place is usually empty at 11pm and packed at 2am.
A very cosmopolitan cocktail lounge. Although you can catch a Live Drag Cabaret on Sat, Sun and Tues. Admission $5.00
   29 Bedford St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-627-1580
Daily 7pm-2am; cash, tc; Houston St (Varick:1,9), W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q); Map
      
Bar-B  
   188 Allen St. (between Houston and Stanton Sts.).....................................................Tel: 212-982-5336
Map
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Beauty Bar This bar is in the space of a former hair salon.
Beer and wine served among antique furniture and conehead hair dryers. Interestingly enough, you can get your nails done Thu.& Fri. nights from 17:30-21:30.
   231 E. 14th St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-539-1389
Mo-Fr 17-4, Su, Sa 19-4; cash; 14 St-Union Sq. (Brdwy) (4th Ave -w of Brdwy:4, 5, 6 ), 3 Ave (14th:L); Map
      
Beekman Bar and Books  
Overstuffed armchairs, wood paneling, fireplaces, and well-stocked bookshelves. Special air exchange system, live jazz Fr/Sa 'til 2am.
   889 First Ave. (50th St.)...............................................................................................Tel: 212-980-9314
Su-Th 16:30-2, Fr 16:30-3, Sa 18-3; ax, v, mc, dc; 51 St (Lex:6,4), Lex-3 Ave (53th:E,F); Map
      
Belmont Lounge  
A music scene that doesn't aspire to be a scene, this low-key, unpretentious lounge is where bands such as Nine Inch Nails, The Spin Doctors and Blues Traveler choose to chill. Plush sofas and servers who look like models complete the effect.
   117 E. 15th St. (Park Ave. S./Irving Pl.).......................................................................Tel: 212-533-0009
Daily 16-4, Open daily noon-4 a.m.; mcc, dc, dis; Union Sq. (14th:L-N,R-4,5,6); Map
      
Billy Stopless No nudies, lingerie.
A down-to-earth, after-work clientele gathers here to drink a few and relax.
   729 Sixth Ave...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-989-3373
Daily 12-4; Map
      
Birdland  
bul 2745 Broadway (at 105th St.).....................................................................................Tel: 212-749-2228
Map
bul 315 W. 44th St. (Btwn 8th & 9th Ave.).........................................................................Tel: 212-581-3080
   Fax:................................................212-956-7130;    Internet:...........................www.birdlandjazz.com
Once a hangout for Charlie Parker, now both known and amateur groups and performers take the stage. M-Sa 17-3, Su 12-3; Eng, Span; ax, dc, mc, v; 42 St-Times Sq (7th/Brdwy:1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+7xr-A,C,E); Map
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BK's  
   133 W. 33rd St. between Sixth and Seventh Aves...............................................................................Map
      
Black Betty Laid-back, cozy lounge and Middle Eastern restaurant.
Mixed music scene including jazz, soul, funk and DJs spin on Weds. and Thurs.
   366 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn.....................................................................................Tel: 718-599-0243
      
Black Star Bar  
   92 Second Ave. (between 5th and 6th Sts.)................................................................Tel: 212-254-4747
2 Ave (Houston:F), Astor Place (8th St/4th Ave:6); Map
      
Blarney Star Great place to enjoy a pint of Guinness and traditional Irish music.
   43 Murray St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-732-2873
   Internet:....................................................................................................................www.blarneystar.com
Ax, v, mc; Chambers St (Church:A,C--2,3-C,E (WTC)); Map
      
Blue Angel Supper Club  
The restaurant opens 2 hours before showtime and closes immediately after the performance. The showtimes are: Tu, Th, Fr at 20, We at 14 and 20, Sa at 15 and 20, and Su at 15.
   323 W. 44th St. (8th/9th Ave)......................................................................................Tel: 212-262-3333
V, mc, dis; (8 & 9 Ave.); 42 St-Times Sq (7th Ave:7x-1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+A,C,E); Map
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Blue Note  
You can feel the presence of Miles, Coltrane, Henderson & Sonny Rollins as Jazz, Latin, and Blues bounce off your ears at this world famous club. Tourists and jazz aficionados alike flock here to get a piece of the magic that the Blue Note has been cranking out for years.
   131 W. 3rd St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-475-8592
   E-mail:.........................bluenote@interjazz.com;    Internet:...................................www.bluenote.net
Nighlty shows at 9pm and 11:30pm, open daily 7pm-4am; Eng, Hebr, Span, Jap; mcc, dc, jcb, tc; W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q); Map
      
Blue Water Grill Restaurant/club/bar offering a cool jazz room. Quite the scene.
   31 Union Sq. W. (at 16th St.).......................................................................................Tel: 212-675-9500
Mo-Th 11:30-0:30, FrSa 11:30-1; ax, v, mcc; 14 St-Union Sq. (Brdwy) (4th Ave -w of Brdwy:4, 5, 6 ); Map
      
Bob Bar  
A very eclectic mix of partiers dance the night away to hip-hop and reggae at this small club.
   235 Eldridge St. (Between Houston & Stanton Sts.)...................................................Tel: 212-777-0588
Map
      
Boiler Room  
The 80's-themed jukebox brings joy to the patrons as does the cheap beer and pool table. Mixed clientele including straights and gays. Certain nights cater to gays and lesbians.
   86 E. 4th St. (E. 4th St. at 2nd Ave.).............................................................................Tel: 212-254-7536
Daily 16-4; cash; Astor Place (8th St/4th Ave:6), 2 Ave (Houston:F); Map
      
Boston Comedy Club Comedy club with Monday open-mike amateur night.
$5-10 cover and 2 drink minimum.
   82 W. 3rd St. (Thompson/Sullivan).............................................................................Tel: 212-477-1000
Shows @ Su-Th 9:30pm, Fr-Sa 10pm & 12:15; Eng; ax, v, mc; W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q); Map
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Bottom Line  
Known for booking top-notch singers, folk-rock bands, bluegrass and country stars, standards singers and a few comedy acts. All-women acts. Small intimate cabaret setting.
   15 W. 4th St..................................................................................................................Tel: 212-228-6300
   Concert Hot Line:................................................................................................................212-228-7880
Varies Nightly; cash; W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q); Map
      
Broadway Grill Piano & cocktail bar.
Performing Broadway shows every Tu-Sa, dining and desserts.
   1605 Broadway (48th/49th Sts.).................................................................................Tel: 212-315-6161
Daily 12-4; ax, v, mc, dis; 49 St (7th Ave:N,R), 50 St (Brdwy:1,9), 50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E); Map
      
Cafe Carlyle  
Sophisticated supper club with entertainment by Bobby Short and perhaps Woody Allen with his Dixieland Jazz Band on Mondays but always a reservation.
   35 E. 76th St. Carlyle Hotel (@ Madison)...............................................Reservations:212-744-1600
   Fax:................................................212-717-4682;    Internet:...............www.thecarlyle.com/dine.cfm
Music nightly 8:45 p.m. & 10:45. Cover $45. No minimum. Dinner served from 18-24.; ax, v, mc, dc; 77 St (Lex:6x,4); Map
      
Cafe Novecento Club-style beats surging from sculptural speakers compete with the uproar from happy patrons at this Argentinean meat market. - CitySearch
   343 West Broadway (at Grand St.)...........................................................................Tel: 212-925-4706
Map
      
Cafe Wha? Live music. Showcases funk, salsa and classic rock bands.
$10 cover and 2 drink minimum.
   115 MacDougal St (Btwn Bleecker& W.3rd Sts).......................................................Tel: 212-254-3706
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-475-4951
Su-Th 10-2:30, FrSa 10-4, Su-Th 8:30pm-2:30am, Fr-Sa 8:30pm-4am; Eng; ax, v, mc; W. 4 St-Wash.Sq.(A,B,C,D,E,F,Q), Houston St (Varick:1,9); Map
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Carnegie Hall and Weill Recital Hall  
Guided tours available; since 1891 the hall has been host to the world's greatest orchestras, conductors and soloists. Weill Recital Hall is at 154 W. 57th St. Carnegie Hall seats 2,800 and the smaller Weill Recital Hall seats 250. The building was designed by William Burnet Tuthill and opened to great fanfare from New York society who adored its European Renaissance-style architecture. Andrew Carnegie funded its construction and its artistic legacy is set in stone. The website has information on the hall including what's new & notable, tickets & a concert calendar. Take a virtual tour
   881 Seventh Ave.........................................................................................Group Sales:212-903-9705
   Subscription:................................212-903-9700;    Box Office:......................................212-247-7800
   Admin:...........................................212-903-9600;    Archives:........................................212-903-9629
   Rentals:........................................212-903-9710;    Reservations ( Dining ):..............212-903-9689
   Catering:.......................................212-903-9790;    Fax: Rentals:.................................212-581-6539
   Internet:...................................................................................................................www.carnegiehall.org
Box office open M-Sa 11-18; Su 12-18;on day of shows,until start of show. In lobby of Carnegie Hall.; mcc, dc; 57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK); Map
      
Carousel A friendly swingers club to escape routine with erotic games.
   Fulton St........................................................................................................................Tel: 212-252-2138
Daily 21:30-4
      
CBGB  
The birthplace of the 70's No-Wave scene, with acts including Blondie, Television, and Talking Heads, this club now serves up the small hardcore, punk, and generally loud underground bands.
   315 Bowery (Bleecker St.)..........................................................................................Tel: 212-982-4052
   Fax:................................................212-995-0019;    Internet:........................................www.cbgb.com
Hours vary for live shows; call club for schedule; cash; LM (1 & 2 Sts.); Bleecker St (Lafayette:4#,6); Map
      
Central Park Summer Stage  
Free rock, and jazz musicians, as well as poetry readings, dance, and opera performances. Weekends, June through August.
   Central Park W............................................................................................................Tel: 212-360-2777
   Internet:..............................................................................................................www.summerstage.com
Various times for shows. call for info & tickets for specific time or check out the website; free
      
Cheetah Mega-danceclub.
The decor of course is faux "cheetah" animal hide with 2 two stuffed cheetahs watch over the bar. Rated best by NY Mag 4/24/00
   12 W. 21st St. (Between 5th and 6th Ave.)..................................................................Tel: 212-206-7770
Su-Tu, ThSa 22-4; Span, Eng; ax, v, mc; 23 St ( 6th Ave:F,Q), 23 St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
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Chicago B.L.U.E.S.  
Quickly becoming a legend for it's open