Must-see entertainment in New York City

  • Atlantic Theater Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded by David Mamet and William H Macy in 1985, the Atlantic Theater is a pivotal anchor for the off-Broadway community, hosting many Tony Award and…

  • Mercury Lounge

    East Village & Lower East Side

    The Mercury dependably pulls in a cool new or comeback band everyone downtown wants to see – such as Dengue Fever or The Slits. The sound is good, with an…

  • Bowery Ballroom

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This terrific, medium-size venue has the perfect sound and feel for well-known indie-rock acts such as The Shins, Jonathan Richman, Stephen Malkmus and…

  • Irish Repertory Theatre

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This repertory troupe, based in a Chelsea warehouse, showcases the finest contributions to the theater world from the Irish and Irish-American community.

  • Cleopatra's Needle

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Named after an Egyptian obelisk that resides in Central Park, this slightly dated venue has live jazz and blues musicians playing nightly from 7pm or 8pm …

  • Roxy Tribeca Cinema

    Financial District & Lower Manhattan

    This pocket-size, 99-seat movie theater in the basement of the Roxy Hotel features an eclectic and ever-changing calendar of cinephiliac delights, from…

  • Comic Strip Live

    Upper East Side

    Big names Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres have all performed at this club. Not recently, maybe, but you’re…

  • Sing Sing Karaoke

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Whether you're looking for a private room to show off for your friends or a bustling bar to find a new duet partner, Sing Sing Karaoke is a solid spot for…

  • Amore Opera

    Harlem & Upper Manhattan

    This company, formed by several members of the now-defunct Amato Opera presents well-known works such as The Magic Flute, La Bohème, The Mikado and Hansel…

  • Lyceum Theatre

    Midtown

    Dating back to 1903, this beaux-arts veteran, sporting a rather grand neoclassical limestone facade with Corinthian columns, is Broadway's oldest…

  • 13th St Repertory Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded in 1972, this rep theater offers regular shows throughout the year, including children’s theater and the New Works Reading Series on weekends. The…

  • Delancey

    East Village & Lower East Side

    Surprisingly stylish for its location next to the on ramp to the Williamsburg Bridge, the Delancey hosts some popular local bands for doting indie-rock…

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