Nightlife

Jul 2, 2009

The Hudson Sky Terrace is hoping to earn the coveted Golden Local trophy, and its view and an exotic drink called the Brazilian Sunset just might do the trick.

Jul 2, 2009

Jay Reatard, “A Clockwork Orange,” and a hike by full moon -- with marshmallows!

Jul 2, 2009

From the “Oh no they didn’t” file comes Village Pourhouse’s Jacko-themed drinkathon. Single glove included.

Jul 1, 2009

As if a Michael Jackson wine pairing weren’t enough, the ever classy, ever subtle Village Pourhouse has announced a “King of Pop Pub Crawl.”

Jul 1, 2009

A Canada Day tribute to songwriters at Joe’s Pub, “Royal Tenenbaums” redux, and all hail the origami master!

Jun 30, 2009

Denny's has tried to reintroduce itself into the late-night snack scene by incorporating both famous and upcoming artists in their menus and restaurants.

Jun 30, 2009

Dreamy, lush indie pop from a pair of hypertalented Belgians who hang out with Connor Oberst (and play a gig in Williamsbirg tonight)

Jun 30, 2009

Manhattan’s early wild things, Danny Aiello, and Catherine Deneuve in 'The Creatures'

Jun 29, 2009

With so many places to play games and concerts, the building boom may cause more problems than it solves.

Jun 29, 2009 | 1 comment

Tonight, pay Pride-Week tribute to the gay creator of Elmo, Miss Piggy, Beaker with an evening dedicated to Muppeteer Richard Hunt’s legacy in ‘The Rainbow Connection’

Jun 29, 2009

New-style gospel, old-style swing and improv on a whole other level

Jun 29, 2009

Shimmy and shake as Cumbiagra incants summery beats that make you feel like you’re somewhere else entirely

Jun 27, 2009

The jukebox at Reynold’s Café played a Spanish ballad one recent rainy Saturday afternoon. It then played “Maria” from “West Side Story,” sung by Johnny Mathis. This Washington Heights corner tavern is...

Jun 26, 2009

Nothing against artisanal cocktails (or their talented creators), but the award for the Pretentious Quote of the Day goes to.....

Jun 25, 2009 | 3 comments

Club-goers can soon rescue their aching feet with ballet flats ... from a vending machine.

Jun 26, 2009

A southern high school deals with segregation, “The Big Blue” goes deep, and Aerosmith + ZZ Top = aww yeah

Jun 26, 2009

The Brooklyn three bring their dreamy pop to Bowery Ballroom on Saturday. Mellowness guaranteed.

Jun 25, 2009

Are you ready for a nine-day, 125-show crawl of underground NYC jazz? For $30?

Jun 25, 2009

Toy soldiers reign at the G.I. Joe Fest, "The Exploding Girl" comes to BAM and a date with Liberace.

Jun 24, 2009

If the rain ever decides to go away, maybe you'll be able to enjoy one of these rooftop bars.

Jun 24, 2009 | 34 comments

There's a little-known niche in nightclubs these days that is growing fast. They have all the allure of regular clubs -- good music, drinks, dancing -- but these new types of clubs cater to the plus-sized...

Jun 24, 2009

The granddaddy of American tattooing is profiled in a new, critically-acclaimed documentary screening at Tribeca Cinemas tonight.

Jun 24, 2009

The one-night-stand comedy “Sorry, Thanks” at BAM, Diana Krall at Carnegie Hall and a night of comedy about hard-won life lessons

Jun 23, 2009

He’s all about deep glamour, high drama and Tilda Swinton album cameos – no wonder music critics are falling over themselves for Patrick Wolf. He headlines at the Highline Ballroom tonight.