Nightlife in New York City

Nightlife in New York City
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Jazz Clubs in New York
New York City is the "hub" of the Jazz World. All the greats made their names here, and young up-and-comers flock to the city for the chance to prove themselves.
List maintained by Gordon Polatnick: Gordon Polatnick moved back to New York City in 1995 and was immediately bitten by the jazz bug. Soon after, he developed West Miles Disease and has been scratching that itch all over town in search of improvisational healing. Gordon invites the curious jazz novice and the aficionado to share in his thrill seeking adventures from the Village to Harlem, every night of the week.
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Manhattan
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55 Bar 55 Christopher St. (btwn. 7th Ave. So. & Waverly Place) 212-929-9883
Leni and Mike Stern hold court, also Sweet Georgia Brown, Billy Bang and Wayne Krantz. $3 cover and 2 drink min. Weeknight shows begin at 9:30 pm. Early show Friday and Saturday are from 6:00 - 9:30 pm. Friday and Saturday late shows begin at 10:00 pm. Get there early because the club is small and Mike Stern et al packs them in. Expect a $15 cover on Mike Stern nights, but that includes 2 drinks.
American Museum of Natural History On 81st St. off Central Park West (Hayden Planetarium) (212) 769-5100
Fridays under The Sphere at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Others will know it as the Hadyn Planetarium. There are two sets weekly (5:45 / 7:15 PM) by highly regarded musicians such as Jimmy Heath, Lou Donaldson, Steve Turre, and David "Fathead" Newman and their quartets. The show admission is included with museum price (suggested donation), and drinks and tapas are available. This is the early Friday show to make, especially if you haven't been to the complex before -- it will surely impress even the most jaded.
Arthur's Tavern 57 Grove St. (N.W. corner of Grove and 7th Ave. South at Sheridan Square) 212-675-6879
Since 1937. Longest continually run jazz club in NYC. No cover charge. Jazz: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dixieland jazz: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Blues and R&B from 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. Sunday and Monday. The Creole Cooking Jazz Band, Grove Street Stompers and Sweet Georgia Brown have been playing here weekly forever, and for good reason: they rock the house.
Birdland 315 West 44th Street (btwn. 8th and 9th) 212-581-3080
All show times: 9:00 and 11:00 P.M. (with early 5:30 tribute sets added to the Mon., Tues. and Fri. schedules). Music charge varies, $20-35. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person at the tables. At the bar, the music charge includes one drink. Sundays belong to Arturo O'Farrill’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, Mondays have been reserved for the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin for the later sets, and now every Monday from 5:30 - 7:30pm - The Art Blakey Jazz Messenger's Revue perform. Tuesdays typically go to The Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra directed by Paul Mercer Ellington with early sets at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. showcasing David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Centennial Band. From Wednesday - Saturday expect the best in local and internationally touring artists. Just added: Every Friday from 5:30 - 7:30pm - Lew Anderson's All American Big Band. All will enjoy the excellent sightlines to the stage.
Blue Note 131 W. 3rd St (btwn. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.) (212) 475-8592
Opened in 1981, the Blue Note is arguably the world's most popular jazz club. World renown talent take the stage for six day runs, with Mondays usually reserved for excellent local talent. Two sets are 9:00 and 11:30. Prices are $35 for table reservations + minimum, or $25 cover at the bar. There is $5.00 cover charge for the Friday and Saturday late night jam sessions. Sunday brunch served Noon - 6 PM. Show times at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.
Blue Water Grill 31 Union Square West (Corner West 16th St.) (212) 675-9500
Fine restaurant with live jazz booked for downstairs dining area. Call for reservations. No cover, but meals are high end. Website does not mention who's playing, indicating that the jazz is an afterthought. That is, they don't book musicians who are in a position to complain if the audience noise level starts to peak. Call for performance calendar.
Cafe Creole 99 McDougal St. (btwn. W. 3rd & Bleecker) (212) 475-4132
A new addition to the McDougal Street music scene with Cajun and Caribbean cuisine and jazz served up Tuesday thru Sunday from 6:00-2:00 and Mondays from 9-2. No cover. No website, so call for schedule.
The Cajun 129 Eighth Ave. (btwn. 16th & 17th Streets) 212-691-6174
Dixieland and swing nightly 8 - 11 as backdrop to a New Orleans dining experience. Sunday brunches and Wednesday lunches are also accompanied by live music.
Cleopatra’s Needle 2485 Broadway (btwn. 92nd & 93rd) 212-769-6969
Music from 9 pm - 4 am. No cover. $10. min. per set. Eclectic menu, big screen sports and weekly showcases, featuring Eric Lewis Trio on Mondays. And nightly open jams from 2 am - 4 am. Jazz vocalists open mic every Sunday 1 to 5 pm.
C-Note 157 Ave. C (btwn. 9th & 10th St.) (212) 677-8142
A first rate neighborhood club. Daily doses of early evening jazz trios 5pm-7pm, and open jams every Sunday from 3pm-6pm -(moving to Sat. at end of June). Daily schedule also includes all manner of music and you can keep up by asking to get on their email list. Usually no cover. If you are this far East it's worth a stop to see who they have, but call in advance and press "3" for schedule updates. Of note you can often find pianist Gil Coggins who's recorded with both Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins jamming at C-Note.
Decade 1117 First Avenue (at 61st Street) (212) 835-5979
Jazz with dinner weekdays for the Upper East Side. In this "dress appropriately" club/restaurant you can expect a well-heeled audience. Dinner menus are offered for a variety of budgets: prix-fixe meals weighing in at $45, $25, and $10 levels. Dinner hours are 6:00 - 9:00 after which the club reverts to a non-improv dance and night club vibe. Better check their detailed website for hour to hour programming. Closed Sundays.
Detour 349 E. 13th St. (btwn. 1st & 2nd Aves.) 212-533-6212
Sun. - Thurs.: Music starts at 9:00. Fri. - Sat: Music starts at 9:30. No cover but informally enforced 2 drink minimum. Detour is the place to go in the East Village to catch Matt Wilson and John Funkhouser for free on their way up. They are among the talented new breed gigging at this inconspicuous diamond in the rough. Talk loudly or listen closely, all are welcome.
Fat Cat 75 Christopher Street (at 7th Ave. South) (212) 675-6056
This club is "around the corner pocket" from Smalls and features billiards and jazz. $10 admission for 6 hours of music from 10pm-4am Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Fat Cat is the little brother of Smalls and features a similar posture and roster. It has reopened after wrinkles have been ironed out, check it out and tell us what you think.
Fez under Time Café 380 Lafayette St. (at Great Jones Street) 212-533-2680
Every Thursday Night: Mingus Big Band. Doors Open at 8:30 & 11 pm with sets at 9:30 & 11:30. Cover: $18. Late show is $10 for students with valid ID. Mingus Big Band features the bad boys of New York's big band players.
The Garage 99 7th Ave. So (Just South of W 4th St.) 212-645-0600
An open and spacious restaurant with a gregarious liquor bar / oyster bar. Aspiring jazz groups nightly, usually fronted by a vocalist. No cover. Plenty of outdoor seating in good weather. Sunday Jazz Brunch begins at noon.
Gishen Café 2150 5th Ave. (btwn. 131st & 132nd) (212) 283-7699
Jazz jams several nights a week with Friday and Saturday nights typically non jazz DJ party events. Call ahead for schedule updates.
Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street) (212) 423-3500
Fridays and Saturdays 5 - 8 PM. Worldbeat jazz program. After viewing the exhibits and collections, relax with a cocktail in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed rotunda and enjoy music that reflects both classic jazz and international musical influences. Museum tickets: Adults $12; Students and Seniors (with valid ID) $8; Children under 12 Free; Members Free.
Internet Cafe 82 E 3rd St. (btwn. 1st & 2nd Aves.) 212-614-0747
Set times: Friday & Saturday night sets are at 10 & 11:30 pm; all other nights sets are at 9:30 & 11 pm. The cover remains $5, with no minimum. The most unpretentious and informal straight ahead jazz cafe perhaps in the world. Call ahead for summer schedule.
Iridium 1650 Broadway (at 51st St) 212-582-2121
Top internationally known artists play six day runs, and Les Paul Trio every Monday. Sets: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 and 10:30. Fri. & Sat 3rd Set at Midnight. Minimum cover charge: $20.00. $10.00 Drink Min.
Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson St. (Corner of Spring) (212) 242-1063
A second floor jazz art and artist showcase. Call ahead for events. Most nights sets begin at 9:00 and 10:30 for a $10 cover charge. Monday's feature Frank Lacy's 14 Piece "Vibe Tribe." A recent series of concerts features duo performances of four hands on one piano. This and other Jazz Gallery performance series are funded in part by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Presenting Program. Also featured is a Sunday series of concerts on the river aboard the historic ferry "Yankee" moored at Pier 25 directly at the foot of North Moore Street.
Jazz Standard 116 East 27th St (btwn. Lexington and Park Ave South) (212) 576-2232Closed for renovations.
A finely appointed basement club with 130 seats featuring straight ahead jazz artists. Sets at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. weekdays; 8:00, 10:30 and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays; and 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. COVER: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday $18 + $10 min. Student discount: half price cover on the second set, if not sold out. Friday and Saturday $25 + $10 min. Student discount: half price cover on the midnight set, if not sold out. A street level lounge and restaurant, 27 Standard, also features jazz at with no cover charge, nightly.
Jules 65 St. Marks Pl. (btwn. 1st & 2nd Aves.) 212-477-5560
A friendly, and casual French bistro with some outdoor seating, great food and abundant wine selection, and a deep love of jazz. Jazz nightly starting at 9:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends. No cover. Jean Michel Pilc and other noteworthy artists perform here. Sunday jazz brunch starts at 12:00 and goes till 3:00.
K’av’eh’az 123 Mercer St. (btwn. Prince & Spring Sts.) 212-343-0612
A Euro-styled coffee house and art gallery in SoHo that has jazz nightly and starting in the afternoon on weekends. They feature straight ahead artistes as well as Latin jazz and flamenco guitar (Sundays from 4-7). Ray Vega performs weekly on Wednesdays with his Boperation. An open blues jam takes place Mondays 9-12. $8 minimum on food or drink.
Knickerbocker Saloon 33 University Place (at 9th St.) 212-228-8490
Opened in 1978. $5.00 minimum on food or drink -- specializing in gigantic steaks. Jazz music presented Wed. through Sat. Often featuring legends with stars as bright as Sir Roland Hanna, Junior Mance, Mulgrew Miller, Billy Drummond, and Earl May. This is the last hold out in an area that was once a Golden Triangle of informal jazz haunts including the venues: The Village Gate, Bradleys and The Cookery.
Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St. (btwn. Broadway & Church St.) (212) 219-3006
This is the granddaddy long legs of "downtown jazz" venues -- featuring a genre bending blend of envelope pushing and utterly deserving acts on several intimate stages throughout the deceptively vast complex. There are too many shows to mention so just go to their web site calendar or call them directly to attain schedule and ticket information.
The Lenox Lounge 288 Lenox Ave. (btwn. 124th & 125th St.) 212-427-0253
Recently renovated to its original 1930's art deco splendor. The Zebra Room in back with its baby grand piano, tiled floors and leather banqueted booths is one of the finest looking jazz spaces in town. Local jazz booked on weekends with a $15 cover charge and 2 drink minimum. The 3 Sets are 10:00, 11:30 and 1:00. Blues and R & B Thursday sets are free to attend with a 2 drink minimum – music from 8:00-12:00. $5 cover and 2 drink minimum for Monday night jazz jam sessions with Roy Campbell and Taz. Doors open at 10:00 PM for first set and jam follows at 11:30.
Metronome: Jazz Lounge 915 Broadway (Corner of 21st St.) 212-505-7400
Music showcased: Wed. to Sat. 7:00 - 11:00. No cover — Enjoy a swanky downtown setting and menu while you enjoy a good mix of the city's talented performers. Find out what night Danny Mixon is playing before booking your reservations.
Parlor Entertainment 555 Edgecombe Ave, #3F (Corner of 160th St.) 212-781-6595
This is the essence of Harlem jazz -- a rite of passage for all jazz fans and musicians. Get buzzed up to Apt. #3F, Marjorie, Ray, and Rudel welcome you into their home every! Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 4:00 to enjoy two sets of standards and original music provided by a rotating roster of jazz legends and local talent. Marjorie's living room is absolutely the warmest, most spirited 500 square feet in all New York. No cover; tip jar; free cookies and punch.
Red Blazer 32 W 37th St. (btwn. 5th & 6th) 212-947-8940
M-Th four sets starting at 7 pm. Fri-Sat 9 pm - 12:30. Mondays they have trios, and the bands get larger through Saturday. The focus is swing music for your dancing pleasure, and vocalists accompany each night. $16 covers three courses, plus coffee or tea.
Showmans 375 West 125th Street (East of Morningside Ave.) 212-864-8941
Next door to the down-home, soul food mecca: M & G DinerM - Th Sets: 8:30, 10, 11:30. Friday and Saturday Sets: 10:30, 12:30, 2:30. Two drink minimum per set. Jazz tap dancing on Thursdays. A beautiful blending of the genteel with the earthy soul histories of Harlem can be found in this well appointed local showcase, which has been home to the greats (e.g. Sara Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, Eartha Kitt) since 1942. (In its current location since August of 1998). A Hammond B-3 organ graces the stage, and is put to good use by Danny Mixon -- check the schedule. Soul food appetizers are always available for the asking
Smalls 183 West 10th Street (at 7th Avenue) 212-929-7565
Open: 10 pm - 8 am. Smalls has at least 3 bands nightly. 10 hrs. of jazz on weekdays, 12 hrs of jazz on friday, saturday and sunday. Cover just $10. Stay as long as you like. Self serve free non-alcoholic beverages at the bar or bring your own. Early bird free show on Saturdays at 7:30. Keep an eye out for regular sax phenom, Myron Walden.
Smoke 2751 Broadway (at 106th St) 212-864-6662
Picking up where Augie's (its forerunner) left off, Smoke has developed into a hip and casually swank jazz joint with the chops and personalities to recommend it to serious fans of NY jazz. Sets at 9, 11, 12:30. Bar closes at 4:00. $10 drink tickets serve as the cover charge. Big name acts could cost quite a bit more, and reservations are a must on those special occasions. Monday and Thursday night jam sessions encourages vocalists and players to step up. 10:00pm Monday Jam Session hosted by John Farnsworth & special guests. Late Night Thursday Jam Session hosted by Joel Frahm - >From 1:30 am until 4 am.
Sofia's 221 W. 46th St. (btwn. 8th Ave. & Broadway) (212) 719-5799
This is the Italian restaurant at the 1931 Edison Hotel which features jazz music in its bar Tuesdays - Saturdays 7:00 P.M. to 12:00. Call ahead for schedule. No Cover.
St. Nick’s Pub 773 St. Nicholas Blvd. (Corner of 149th St.) 212-283-9728
Best Monday night jam session in the city. The scene gets kicking at midnight. There is a tourist scene prior to the Monday jam with Patience Higgins and the Sugar Hill Jazz Quartet driving the festivities beginning at 9:30. For the last half dozen years, Friday nights have belonged to the Bill Saxton Trio...highly recommended! Thursday features the club's charming singing bartender, Arlene Talley. Guest artists frequently stop by to sit in. Among them: James Carter, Olu Dara, Savion Glover, Reggie Workman, Wynton Marsalis, Laurel Watson, Etta Jones, even Stevie and Aisha Wonder.
Sweet Basil 88 Seventh Ave. (btwn. Bleecker and Grove) 212-242-1785Closed April 30, 2001
Since 1975. Keep a look out for their replacement: Sweet Rhythms: opening to be announced.
Swing 46 349 W. 46th Street (btwn. 8th & 9th Aves.) 212-262-9554
Swing dance & supper club. Featuring Live Bands - Swing & Jump Blues 7 Nights a week. Each night there is a dance lesson at 9:15 pm followed by a live swing band. Sunday - Wednesday the ticket price is $7. Thursday - Saturday it's $12. Suggested dress code - no jeans or sneakers and Jackets are not required. Sundays have featured early evening tap classes: Legendary hoofer, Buster Brown's "Crazy Tap Jam," 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Tonic 107 Norfolk St (btwn. Delancey & Rivington) 212-358-7501
Sets vary beginning either 8:00 or 10:00 for $10. A midnight show might cost $5. Happily, no pretensions past those usually associated with the avant-garde. Down below there can be found a dj spinning in the Subtonic Lounge Thurs.- Sats. Sunday brunch features the klezmer band of the week. This is the one club to visit if you want to mix an earthy community vibe with a good night of esoteric sounds.
Torch 137 Ludlow St. (btwn. Stanton & Rivington Sts.) 212-228-5151
Come for dinner or drinks. No cover. Stylish dress is encouraged by this trendy hideaway with a penchant for charismatic vocalists who hope to put you in mind of a time long ago and far away. Open Sun - Thurs. from 6:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.; and on the weekend till 4:00 A.M. Chet Bakerish, Todd Londigan will impress you with his tap shoes, when he's not on tour with The Flying Neutrinos.
Village Vanguard 178 Seventh Ave. (near 11th St.) 212-255-4037
Sets: Sunday - Thursday 9:30 and 11:30, Friday and Saturday 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30. Monday nights, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, established by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis over 33 years ago continues their big band tradition. Sunday - Thursday: $25.00 at the door (includes $15.00 admission plus a $10.00 drink minimum). On Friday and Saturday: $30.00 at the door (includes $20.00 admission plus a $10.00 drink minimum). The Vanguard opened its doors in 1935 and is the archetypal Greenwich Village jazz club which has the right vibes and an excellent booking policy. Catch pianist Tommy Flanagan here for a perfect jazz night out.
Zinc Bar 90 W. Houston St. (btwn. Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl) 212-477-8337
Open 7 days, 6 P.M. - 3:30 A.M. on weeknights, and till 4 A.M. on weekends. $5 cover and a one drink min. Weekly theme nights dominate the schedule. Monday showcases the guitar trio of Ron Affif at 8:00 and 9:00. Featured bands play 3 sets Mon. -Thurs. at 10:30, 12, and 2:00. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are jazz nights, while Thursdays are Latin, Fridays are African and Saturdays are Brazilian Bossa Nova. Fri. and Sat. the first set starts at 11. Sundays bring poetry readings at 6:30, and Brazilian Samba groups into the night. A lounge exists in back for your smoky comfort.
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NYC Nightclubs
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Pull out your dancin' shoes and check out the famous NYC nightlife. Almost all clubs charge a cover, which can range from $5-$15 weeknights and up to $30 on the weekend. Be prepared to pay! If you are under age, bouncers at almost any club in the city will take your fake ID and laugh at you. Call ahead for info (which changes quickly.)
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13 Bar/Lounge, 35 E. 13th St. (btw. Broadway & University Pl.) (212) 979-6677
Three floor lounge/nightclub with live ecclectic Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Soul music every Tuesday and Spoken Word poetry every Monday. Wed - Sun are DJ parties featuring Brit Pop, Retro dance music, Trance and everything in between. Doors open 7:30pm - 10pm depending on the night, and cover ranges from $0 - $10. Check their website for schedules. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to W. 4th St.
2i's, 248 W. 14th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 807-1775
Two bars on two floors playing Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Old School dance music. Proper attire is expected. $5 - $15 cover. Open 10:30pm - 4am every night. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.
Aria, 539 W. 21st St., btwn 10th Ave. & 11th Ave. (212) 229-1618
This dance club features all kinds of music from Latin to Rock to Hip Hop. $20 cover. 21 or older. Hours: Mon. & Thur.-Sat., 11pm - 4am. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.
Au Bar, 41 E. 58th St, btwn Park Ave. & Madison Ave. (212) 308-9455
Supper club with dancing, where a DJ spins all kinds of tunes every day. Open 9pm - 4am. Cover charge on the weekend ($20 on Friday, $25 on Saturday, $10 if you're having dinner). 21 and older. Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St.; N, R to 5th Ave.
Bar 169, 169 E. Broadway, @ Essex St. (212) 473-8866
This dance club has live and DJ music of all kinds. Regular shows include Latin music every Thursday, and Underground every second Sunday. Hours: Sun., 5pm - 4am; all other days, 4pm - 4am. Subway: F to E. Broadway; J, M, Z to Essex St.
Le Bar Bat, 311 West 57th St., btwn 8th & 9th Aves. (212) 307-7228
Multilevel club with live bands every night except Sunday, a dance club with DJs, a restaurant, four bars and an upstairs chillout room with TVs and a jukebox. Cover is $10 during the week, $15 on Thursday, and $20 on the weekend. Ages 21 and older. Club hours: 5:30pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St., btw. Bowery & Crystie St. (212) 533-2111 (see events)
Outfitted in classy Art Deco style, this three-level former shoe store has a downstairs lounge and a 500-capacity concert hall. A cool mid-sized venue for Electronica, Alternative and Indie-rock. Downstairs opens at 7pm, upstairs opens at 8pm with shows starting at 9:30 or 10pm. Tickets from $12 - $30. Age limit varies (16 - 21) depending on the show. The Box Office at the Mercury Lounge is open from 12 - 7pm, Mon.-Sat. (212-260-4700). Subway: J, M to Bowery, 6 to Spring St.
CBGB, 313 Bowery at Bleecker St. (212) 982-4052 (see events)
Since 1976, this club has been serving the best in Punk and Alternative rock. Blondie and the Talking Heads got their starts here. CB's (as it's affectionately called) now hosts many different kinds of music, but it's still true to its punk roots. Shows nightly at 8pm. Cover: $5-$10. Ages 16 and over to get in, 21 to drink (obviously). Subway: B, D, F, Q to Broadway-Lafayette, 6 to Bleeker.
Centro-Fly, 45 W. 21st St., btwn 5th Ave. & 6th Ave. (212) 627-7770
Nightclub/restaurant with DJs, a dance floor, party rooms, and swank grub. Ages 21 and over. $20 cover. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10pm - 5:30am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.
Chaos, 225 E. Houston St., @ Essex St. (212) 475-3200
This dance club has a different party each night, with music ranging from Caribbean to House. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10pm - 4:30am. Ages 21 and over. $20 cover. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.
Cheeta Club, 12 W. 21st St., btwn 5th and 6th Aves. (212) 206-7770
Decent star watching and decadent atmosphere make this a great club for dancing or lounging around. Cover: varies, $10 - $20. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10pm-4am. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.
China Club, 268 W. 47th Street, btwn Broadway and 8th. (212) 398-3800
Rock and Roll place where Jagger and Bowie are spotted often (both live part time on the Upper West Side). Good people watching, but go elsewhere for dancing. Cover: $20. Hours: 10pm-4am daily. Subway: N, R to 47th St.; 1, 9, C, E to 49th St.
Club New York, 252 W. 43rd St., btwn Broadway & 8th Ave. (212) 997-9510
Thursday is ladies night with Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and House music. On Fri. & Sat. they host "Pop Music en Espanol" for you Latin (music) Lovers. $10 cover for ladies Fri./Sat., gents pay $15 - $20 every day. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.-Port Authority; N, R, S, 1, 2, 3, 9, 7 to 42nd St-Times Sq.
Club 215, 215 W. 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 643-1199
Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. $10 cover, more if there is a show. Ages 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.; A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 34th St.
Copacabana, 617 W. 57th Street, btwn 11th and 12th Aves. (212) 582-2672
Several levels, one of New York's oldest nightclubs with the best in live Latin music. Cover: $5-35. Open Tue. & Fri., 6pm - 5am and Sat., 10pm - 6am. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.
Crazy Nanny's, 21 7th Avenue South, @ Leroy Street (212) 366-6312
Billing themselves as "A Place for Gay Women - Biological or Otherwise," this club has two floors, two bars, DJs, a jukebox, a pool table (tournaments every Monday), and more. Open every day 4pm - 4am with Happy Hour until 7pm. Dance parties Thur - Sat ($8 cover for women, $10 for guys) and kareoke on Sunday. 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston; A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to West 4th St.
Cream, 246 Columbus Ave at 71st Street. (212) 712-1666
Two dance floors and four theme rooms let you lounge or dance the night away. $20 cover. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10pm - 4am. Subway: B, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 72nd St.
Culture Club, 179 Varick St., btwn King & Charlton Sts. (212) 243-1999
Dance your heart out to 80's music. Thursday: 6pm - 5am, $15 cover for men after 9pm. Fri. & Sat.: 9pm - 5am, $20 cover. Age 21 or over. Subway: 1, 9, to Houston
Decade, 1117 1st Ave., @ 6th St. (212) 835-5979
Upscale dinner and dance club. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 6pm - 4am. Ages 23 and over. Cover varies from $0 - $20, but the club is free for dinner guests. Check their website for more information (http://www.ny.com/cgibin/frame.cgi?url=http://www.decadeny.com/&frame=/frame/clubs.html). Subway: N, R to Lexington Ave.; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St.
Demerara, 215 W. 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 643-1199
This club plays host to private promoters of all kinds, so there's no set party schedule. However, there's almost always something going on on the weekend. Call or check their website to find out about events. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.
Don Hill's, 511 Greenwich St., @ Spring St. (212) 334-1390
Come dance to 80s tunes, Rock and Brit Pop. Tues - Sat from 9pm - 4am. Cover is $10 - $15. Ages 21 and over. Subway: C, E to Spring St.; 1, 9 to Houston.
Downtime, 251 W. 30th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 695-2747
This three-level night club boasts live music on the Main floor, plus a DJ dance hall and a Game Room. Live shows include Jazz, Blues, Rock and Pop music. Must be 18 or older to get into the club (with two forms of ID). Open Wed - Sat from 5pm - 4am, and other days for special events. The cover charge is usually $5 after 7:30pm, $10 on Fridays, and $10 - $15 on Saturdays. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.
Edelweiss, 572 11th Ave., btwn 43rd & 44th Sts. (212) 629-1021
A diverse crowd frequents this 10,000 square foot club with dance floors on two levels, 3 bars, and a VIP lounge. Open 7 days a week from 8pm until late. $20-$25 cover on weekends, less during the week. No jeans or sneakers. 21 and over. Free parking. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.
Exit, 610 W. 56th St., btwn 11th & 12th Aves. (212) 582-8282
Dance the morning away to Hip Hop, Techno, R&B and House music at this 4 level nightclub. You can also chill out in one of their lounge areas if you're too tired to close down the dance floor at 9am. Open Friday from 10pm - 6am (18 and over) and Sat from 10pm - 9am (21 and over). $25 cover. Subway: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St.
Filter 14, 432 West 14th St., @ Washington St. (212) 366-5680
House music, Garage classics, with classic Disco and Hip Hop thrown in for good measure so you can grove the way you want to in their two lounges or out on the dance floor. 21 and over. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10pm - 3 or 4am. $0 - $10 cover charge. Subways: A,C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th Street; L train to 8th Avenue.
El Flamingo, 547 W. 21st St., btwn 10th & 11th Aves. (212) 243-2121
Home of the off-broadway hit, The Donkey Show, showing Wed - Sat at 8pm and Fri & Sat at 10:30pm with a Disco dance party afterward. See nytheater.com for more info. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.
Flamingo East, 219 2nd Ave., btwn 13th & 14th Sts. (212) 533-2860
Open Monday through Saturday from 10pm - 4am. Subway: L to 3rd Ave.; N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.
Float, 240 W. 52nd St., btwn 8th Ave. & Broadway (212) 581-0055
A big dance floor and two large lounge areas, one of which overlooks the main floor. DJs play Trance, Funk, Hip Hop, Old School Classics and Progressive European Techno. $25 cover. Dress code is Trendy, no jeans, no sneakers. Open Thur - Sat from 11pm - 5am. 21 and over. Subway: B, D, E to 7th Ave.
Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St., btwn Wythe & Kent Aves., Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718) 782-5188
In addition to the reflecting pool and industrial-chic interior, Galapagos draws the hip Williamsburg crowds for its nightly music, dance, theater, performance art & gallery shows. It costs nothing to get into the bar, but there is often a cover for the back room shows. Performances Tuesday - Saturday. Film Screenings every Sunday and Monday. Hours: Sun - Thur from 6pm - 2am, Fri & Sat 6pm - 4am. Happy hour Monday-Saturday 6pm - 8pm. Ages 21 and over. Subway: L to Bedford Ave.
Hush, 17 W. 19th St., btwn 5th & 6th Ave. (212) 989-HUSH
Supper club with weekly dancing and occasional bands. Dinner served Wednesday - Saturday until 11pm. Happy Hour with 2 for 1 cocktails and complimentary buffet from 5pm - 8pm, Tues - Sat. The club is open Friday and Saturday after 10pm with DJs spinning a mix of dance music in two rooms ($10 - $20, free for ladies before midnight). There is also a Salsa night with lessons on Mondays. 21 and older. Subway: N, R to 23rd St.
Jet Lounge, 286 Spring St., btwn Hudson & Verick Sts. (212) 929-4780
230 capacity nightclub with an upstairs lounge open Wed - Sun from 10pm - 4am. DJs change week to week, but Thursday is usually R&B and House music, and Fri/Sat are Trance & Hip Hop. 21 and over. Subway: C, E to Spring St.
Joy, 253 West 28th St., btwn 7th & 8th Ave. (212) 244-3005
This Chelsea Club has a Red Room, Blue Room, VIP area and parties Thursday - Saturday from 10pm - 4am (also available for private parties). DJs play Hip Hop, House, Classics, or Funk/Disco. $5 - $15 cover. Proper attire required. Subway: 1, 9 to 28th St.; C, E to 23rd St.
La Nueva Escuelita, 301 W. 39th St., @ 8th Ave. (212) 631-0588
Come for the dancing, stay for the drag shows! New York's famous divas perform Thur - Sat at 2am, and Sun at 8pm & 1:30am. The club is open Thur - Sat from 10pm - 5am and Sun from 7pm - 5am with DJs spinning Salsa, Merengue, Latin, House, Bachata & Classics. Cover runs $5 - $15. Casual dress. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St.
Latin Quarter, 2551 Broadway at 96th St. (212) 864-7600
This bar/dance hall has live Salsa, Merengue and more from 9pm - 4am, Thursday - Sunday. Cover is $0 - $20. Women must be 21 to enter, men must be 23 or older. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9 to 96th St.
Limelight, 660 Sixth Ave. @ 20th Street. (212) 807-7780
The famous converted church club has finally reopened! The balconies are great for people watching and the stained glass windows add a uniquely surreal touch. 5 rooms playing different kinds of music. Cover: $25. Hours: Wed - Sun 10pm-4am. Must be 18 or older. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.
Lotus, 409 W. 14th St., btwn 9th & 10th Aves. (212) 243-4420
Restaurant, lounge, and nightclub with DJs playing House, Hip Hop, Soul and more every night. Dinner is served from 6pm - 11pm and the club stays open until 4am. Sometimes there's a $10 - $20 cover. Dress nice. Ages 21 and over. Subway: C, E to 14th St.
Meow Mix, 269 Houston St. at Suffolk St. (212) 254-0688
"The hottest chick bar in New York" has live bands and DJ parties every night. Live music runs from Punk to Folk and the cover runs from $5 - $10. Hours: 5pm - 4am weekdays, 3pm - 4am on the weekend. Ages 21 and over. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.
Nell's, 246 W. 14th St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 675-1567
Nell's is a full service club, with a dance floor, a lounge, a live stage, three bars and food service. DJ and live music every night. Cuban on Wed, Reggae on Thur, Jazz/International on Fri, and Kareoke on Sun. Dress code is "dressy casual." Hours: every night from 10pm - 4am, except Monday (6pm - 12am) and Wednesday (9pm - 3am). Cover: $15 Thur - Sat, $10 Sun - Wed. Ages 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to 14th St.
Niagara, 112 Ave. A, @ 7th St. (212) 420-9517
Lounge/bar upstairs and a tiki bar downstairs with a dance floor and frozen drinks. Occasionally there is a $5 cover downstairs. DJs play everything from 50's Rockabilly to 80's Punk. Open 2pm - 4am on weekends, 4pm - 4am during the week (Happy Hour every day until 8pm). 21 and over only. No baseball hats, no sneakers. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.
NV, 289 Spring St., @ Hudson St. (212) 929-NVNV
500 plus capacity club with two dance floors and a lounge. Open Wed - Sun from 10pm - 4am. $20 - $25 cover. Check their site for event info and discounts. Subway: 1, 9 to Canal St.
Ohm, 16 W. 22nd St., btwn 5th & 6th Aves. (212) 229-2000
Dinner and lounge are open from 8pm - 11pm, Thursday through Saturday, with a late night supper menu available until 2am. The dance floor opens at 10pm with high energy Techno on Saturday and a more mellow mix of Euro, Latin, House and Hip Hop on Thursday and Friday. 21 and over. Cover charge is $20 on Friday after 10pm and $25 on Saturday after 10pm. Subway: F, N, R to 23rd St.
One51, 151 E. 50th St., btwn Lexington & 3rd Aves. (212) 753-1144
Supper club in a beautiful 1920's opera house. Open for dancing Wed - Sat from 11pm - 4am. Open for dinner Tues - Sat from 6pm - 11pm. DJ plays all kinds of dance music including Hip Hop, Funk, Reggae, and Classics. 21 and over. Cover varies, usually $20 - $25. Subway: E, F to Lexington Ave.; 6 to 51st St.
Polly Esther's, 186 W. 4th St., btwn 6th & 7th Aves. (212) 628-4477
Dance your heart out to 70's and 80's music. $8 cover. Open Wednesday from 6pm - 4am and Thur - Sat from 8pm - 4am. Age 21 and over. Subway: 1, 9 to Christopher St.; A, B, C, D, E, F, Q to West 4th St.
Pulse, 226 E. 54th St., btwn 2nd & 3rd Aves. (212) 688-5577
This Nightclub plays host to promotional events of all kinds, so their schedule and music is different all the time. Sometimes they even have live bands. They are always open Friday and Saturday until 4:30am. Cover is usually $10 - $15. Age 23 and older for women, 25 and older for men. Subway: E, F to Lexington Ave.; 6 to 51st St.
Remy Lounge, 104 Greenwich St., 2 blocks S. of the World Trade Center (212) 267-4646
Temporarily Closed.
The Roxy, 515 W. 18th St., btwn 10th and 11th Aves. (212) 645-5156
Wednesday is roller skating night (skates available for rent) from 8pm - 2am with a $12 - $15 cover. Friday is a different party every week ($20 - $30 cover) and Saturday is Gay night with Deep House DJ tunes and a $25 entrance fee. 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.
Rubber Monkey, 279 Church St., @ White St. (212) 219-0225
On the first floor they have a Pub/lounge with a back room where they serve food and have a stage set up (check out open mic Mondays!). Downstairs is the dance floor and a second lounge. DJs spin everything from New House to Classics to Hip Hop. Open every day from 5pm - late. Happy Hour during the week from 5pm - 10pm. Sunday is Gay Night. Cover $5 - $10. Age 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, N, R, 1, 9, 6 to Canal St.
Sapphire, 249 Eldridge St., btwn Houston & Stanton Sts. (212) 777-5153
Small dance club (180 cap.) playing a combo of House, Classics, Reggae, Hip Hop, and Soul. Open 7pm - 4am every night with a 7 - 10pm Happy Hour. 21 and over. Cover: $5 after 10pm on Fri & Sat, $3 on Sun, and just a dollar on Monday and Tuesday. Subway: F to 2nd Ave.
Shine, 285 W. Broadway at Canal St. (212) 941-0900 (see events)
Primarily an eclectic DJ nightclub with occasional live music. Check out their Live Roots Reggae Sundays ($3). Cover is usually $10 - $20. Ages 21 and over. Hours are from 9 or 10pm - 4am. Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 9 to Canal St.
S.O.B.'s (Sounds of Brazil), 204 Varick St. at Houston St. (212) 243-4940
Authentic Brazilian dance spot and more. Shows include all kinds of live Latin music, plus Hip Hop, Reggae, and African. Hip Hop shows are 18 and over, all others are 21 and over. Doors usually open at 6:30pm and tickets vary between $0 - $20. Every weekend is like Carnival in Rio. Subway: 1, 9 to Houston St.
Sound Factory, 618 W. 46th St, btwn 11th and 12th Aves. (212) 489-0001
This afterhours club is exquisite. $25-$30 cover. Friday is 18 and older, Saturday is 21 and older, and both nights they play Progressive House from 11pm into the wee hours. Subway: C, E to 50th St.
Spa, 76 East 13th St btwn Broadway and 4th. (212) 388-1060
Featuring two dance rooms plus table service where you can choose from a whole menu of different waters (hence the name). Open Tues - Sat from 10pm - 4am. Check out DJ Mark Ronson spinning Hip Hop on Tuesdays and Fridays. Otherwise the music varies. 21 and over. Cover charge is around $20. You won't get in wearing fur. Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.
Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., btwn Broadway & 8th Ave. (212) 517-4065
The famous and infamous nightclub is back in business every Thur - Sat from 10pm - 4am. Tables are available for a $500 min. with bottle service only. DJs spin an ecclectic club mix. $25 cover. Age 21 and over. Dress code is "Spectacular." Subway: B, D, E to 7th Ave.; N, R to 57th St. True, 28 E. 23rd St., btwn Madison & Park Aves. (212) 254-6117
Medium sized alternative club with two floors, a downstairs lounge, and a small stage. Current regular parties are: Latin on Mon, Latin (with dance lessons) on Tues, Fetish on Wed, Goth (18 and older) on Thur, Retro Rock on Fri, and what has been called the best Lesbian party in town every Saturday. Cover is $8 - $12. Usually ages 21 and over. Opens between 8 & 10pm. Subway: N, R, 6 to 23rd St.
The Tunnel, 220 12th Ave., @ 27th St. (212) 695-4682
Five DJs in 7 rooms. Open Fri-Sun from 10pm - 8am (guest list closes at 12:30am). Friday is the "Evolution" glamour show. Saturday is an 18 and over D-Tour show with Tribal/Progressive beats. Sunday is a 21 and over Hip Hop party. Cover is $15 - $20. Dress code is fashionable, trendy or evening wear. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.; 1, 9 to 28th St.
Twirl, 208 W. 23rd St., btwn 7th & 8th Aves. (212) 691-7685
Billing themselves as a "special events facility," this lounge and dance club could be hosting anything when you want to go, so give them a call to find out what's going on. They are open to the public pretty much every Friday and Saturday from 10pm - 4am with DJs spinning on the 1200 square ft. dance floor. Cover is $5 - $20 and it is usually, but not always, age 21 and over only. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.
Venue, 505 Columbus Ave., btwn 84th & 85th Sts. (212) 579-9463
Two dance floors and a lounge showcase the sounds of three different DJs. Services include a coat check, catering, and private parties. Open every day from 7pm - 4am. Must be 24 or older. No cover. Dress code is casual, casual neat, and smart. Subway: C, E to 23rd St.
Village Underground, 130 W. 3rd St., btwn 5th & 6th Aves. (212) 777-7745 (see events)
This West Village club hosts all kinds of parties and bands throughout the week. On Friday and Saturday they usually have Latin/Brazilian music, and Sunday is open mic R&B. Call for show schedule or check out the Village Voice. Open 10pm - 4am every day. Cover runs from $0 - $15 and shows are usually 21 and over. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to W. 4th St.
Vinyl, 6 Hubert St., @ Hudson St. (212) 343-1379
Home to three of the best regular weekend party's in New York. There's Be Yourself on Fridays starting at midnight ($20), Club Shelter on Saturdays at 11pm ($17), and Body and Soul, the non-alcoholic Sunday House party, from 4pm - late ($15). Subway: A, C, E to Canal St.; 1, 9 to Franklin St.
Warehouse, 141 E. 140th St., btwn Grand Concourse & Walton, Bronx (718) 992-5974
The largest club in the Bronx has two floors, three rooms, and an outdoor patio. Friday parties vary, but Saturday is their big night, with House and Tribal tunes on the main dance floor and Hip Hop, Reggae, and R&B in the lounge. $13 cover for members, $15 for non-members. The crowd is mostly gay and bi, men and women. Open 11:30pm - 6:30am. Subway: 4 to 138th St.; 2 to 149th St.-Grand Concourse.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., btwn 3rd & 4th Aves. (212) 353-1600
Lounge and Sports bar with 4 dance floors. Events vary during the week. Open 10pm - 4 or 5am Friday and Saturday playing different dance grooves on each floor: Reggae/Hip Hop, Disco/Top 40, House/Techno/Trance, and Salsa/Merengue. 19 years old or older to get in. $30 cover (reduced admission pass available on their website). Dress code is casual, trendy, and neat. Subway: L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.
Wetlands, 161 Hudson St. near Laight St. (212) 386-3600
After 13 years serving up eclectic live music seven nights a week, Wetlands Preserve will close it's doors on Saturday, September 15th. In addition to music they have an environmental activism center and sponsor city events promoting a more eco-friendly outlook on the city. Shows are generally 18 and over, sometimes all ages, and the cover is usually $8 - $15. Hours: 8pm - late (2am - 4am). Subway: 1, 9 to Canal.
World, 43rd & Broadway, Times Square (212) 398.2563
On Saturday night, WWF New York (restaurant and entertainment complex) becomes The World, a nightclub where you can dance to Hip Hop and Techno beats until 4am. The action starts at 11pm and there is a $25 cover charge. 21 and over only. Subway: 1, 9 to Canal.
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NYC Comedy Clubs
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New York City is well known for its many Comedy Clubs. What would you expect from the city who brought you Jerry Seinfeld? While all of the following places have great comics, the minimums tend to run a bit high.
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Boston Comedy Club
82 West 3rd St. btw. Thomson and Sullivan, 477-1000
Take the A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to West 4th StreetTwo drink minimum every night$8 Mon at 8pm, Sun and Tues-Thurs at 9:30pm$12 Fri-Sat at 8pm, 10pm and Midnight
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Caroline's on Broadway
1626 Broadway btw. 49th and 50th Sts, 757-4100
B, D to 7th Ave, C, E, 1, 9 to 50th St, N, R to 49th St.
Two drink minimum every night. Customers get harrassed frequently by comedians here, so if you prefer not to be part of the act, skip Caroline's.$10-$27 Sun-Thurs at 8pm and 10:30pm$17-$27 Fri-Sat at 8pm, 10:30pm and 12:30am
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal Street between W. 3rd. and Bleecker, 254-3480
A, C, E, B, D, F, Q to West 4th Street
Cozy comedy room in the heart of the village, located below the Olive Tree Cafe. Been going for more than 11 years. "Best comedy room in town" according to the New York Post. Website: "Reserve seats online for any Monday-Thursday night shows and your tickets are FREE". Two drink minimum every night$10 Sun-Wed 9pm$10 Thu 9pm and 11pm12$ Fri 9pm 10:45pm and 12:30amSat 7pm 10$ 9pm 10:45pm and12:30am $12
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Comic Strip Live (calendar)
1568 Second Ave. between 81st and 82nd St, 861-9386
4, 5, 6 to 86th Street
Pub style club where Jim Morris did his Reagan impressions. Ten dollar drink minimum every nightMon No cover at 8pm$10 Tues-Thu at 8:30pm$15 Fri at 8:30pm, 10:30 pm and 12:30am$15 Sat at 8pm, 10:15pm and 12:30am$10 Sun at 8pm
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Dangerfield's
1118 First Ave. bet. 61st and 62nd St, 593-1650
N, R to Lexington, 4, 5, 6, to 59th Street
Rodney's own club, a place where up and coming comics launch their careers. HBO specials featuring Roseanne Barr, Sam Kinnison, and Jerry Seinfeld have been filmed here. Be prepared for a surprise, since show programs are only posted on the day of the show. Special guests appear often unannounced.No Drink Minimum$12.50 Sun-Thurs at 8:45pm$15 Fri at 8:30pm and 10:30pm$15 Sat at 8pm and 12:30am$20 Sat at 10:30pm
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Gladys' Comedy Room
At Hamburger Harry's, 145 W. 45th St btw Broadway and Sixth, 832-1762
If you are looking for a place to have a party, this is a good choice. Beer and food are good and cheap and minors are allowed to enter the club. Call ahead for reservations and mention NY.com. $5 table minimum every night; can be food or drink.Wed 7:30pm-11pm: Talent NightSign up to perform 6:45; names are drawn by lottery.$12 Thursday and Friday from 8:30-11:15$12 Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30
Discount for any adult under 5 feet with proof of height.
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Gotham Comedy Club
34 W. 22nd St btw 5th and 6th Ave, 367-9000
F, N, R, 1, 9 to 23rd Street
Two drink minimum every night$10 Sun-Thurs at 8:30pm$15 Fri-Sat at 8:30pm and 10:30pm
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New York Comedy Club
241 E 24th St btw 2nd and 3rd Ave, 696-5233
6 to 23rd Street
Two drink minimum every night$5 Sun-Thurs at 9pm$10 Fri at 8pm, 10pm, and 11:30pm$10 Sat at 8pm, 10pm, and 11:30pm
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Stand-Up NY
236 West 78th Street, near Broadway, 595-0850
1, 9 to 79th Street
Good comedy with headliners from Leno and Letterman shows. Steven Wright tries out new material here on occasional trips.
Two drink minimum every night$10 Sun-Thurs at 7pm and 9pm$12 Fri and Sat at 8pm, 10pm and 12:15pm
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The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (schedule)
161 W. 22nd St btw 6th and 7th Ave, 366-9176
The theater, owned and operated by TV's Upright Citizens Brigade, hosts improvised and sketch comedy six nights a week. No show is over $5.
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Late Night Dining in New York City
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These diners, lounges and dessert bars are great places to grab a bite to eat any time.
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Coffee Shop, 29 Union Square West at 16th St. (212) 243-7969
The predominant majority of the waitresses here are models, or drag queens dressed up that way. A strange hybrid of bar and diner, on weekends the Coffee Shop closes only for 1 hour. The food is quite good, varying from diner food to fine Brazilian.
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Carnegie Deli, 854 7th Avenue at 55th St. (212) 757-2245. Open til 4am
The giant stuffed delicatessan sandwiches are a perfect late night snack.
DT/UT, 1626 2nd Ave between 84th and 85th Streets. (212) 327-1327. Open 8am-Midnight Sun-Thu, 8am-2am Fri-Sat
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DT/UT (Downtown/Uptown) is a great upper east side dessert bar hangout with live performances.
Empire Diner, 210 10th Avenue at 22nd Street. (212) 243-2736. Open 24 hrs daily
Right near the Roxy, you'll find all types of late night clubbers hitting this place for chow at 4am. An elegant refurbishment of a 1929 diner, you'll find excellent quality food and a bar to boot. It has been reported that Bette Davis considered this her favorite diner.
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Florent, 69 Gansevoort Street between Washington and Greenwich Streets. (212) 989-5779. 9am-5am Sun-Thu, 24 hrs Fri-Sat
The hip fashion crowd hangs out at this Hell's Kitchen dining establishment, near the meat district. Formally considered a cafe, look for the small pink neon sign with the same name. Open around the clock.
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Le Figaro Coffee Shop, 184 Bleecker Street at MacDougal. (212) 677-1100 Open Fri-Sat 10:00am- 4:00am and Sun-Thu 10:00am-2:30am.
Le Figaro is a fun place to hang out and people-watch.
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Tom's Restaurant, 112th and B'way. (212) 864-6137. Open 24 hours, Thur-Sun.
The same Tom's that Suzanne Vega sang about, and the one seen on Seinfeld every week. Your typical greasy spoon, but it has a friendly atmosphere and is open 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday. Favorite dishes include gravy fries, chicken dinner special and the split pea soup. Ask them to make your burger "nice"!