Manhattan Nightclubs

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Social Bar & Lounge, Midtown

  795 8th Avenue - New York, NY              
Social Bar Grill and Lounge is a neighborhood Irish pub with something for everyone every day of the week. Stop by after work for one of the best happy hour crowds in town. Our house DJ spins Top 100 songs every Wednesday through Saturday night. We have more than 20 flat screen TVs throughout to catch the game. Daily lunch specials are available for $6.95, noon to 4 p.m. Social offers a large draft and bottled beer selection as well as plenty of bar-food favorites like burgers, sandwiches and starters. Private party space is available.
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Bowery Ballroom, The, Greenwich Village+
  6 Delancey St - New York, NY              
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The Bowery Ballroom is a music venue in the Bowery section of New York City. The structure, at 6 Delancey Street, was built just before the Stock Market Crash of 1929. It stood vacant until the end of WWII, when it became a high-end retail store. The neighborhood subsequently went into decline again, and so did the caliber of businesses occupying the space. Source
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Le Bar Bat, Midtown
  311 West 57th St. - New York, NY
             
Some come for our acclaimed Coastal Mediterranean cuisine. Others visit Providence take in the surroundings of the space that decades earlier was a landmark church, followed by a world-famous recording studio in which Hendrix, Sinatra, The Stones, Streisand and The Ramones created historic records. Still others frequent Providence to soak in the after work lounge vibe or to groove at one of the few remaining venues in the city where dinner and dancing are offered under one roof. http://www.lebarbat.com/
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Marquee, Midtown
  289 10th Avenue - Chelsea - New York, NY              
Event facility and nighclub. DJ, Hot Spot, Nightclub, Singles Scene, Swank.
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HunkMania, Greenwich Village+
  547 West 27th Street - New York, NY              
Not just a Male Revue of male strippers! It is a high energy, audience participation show that caters to women and bachelorette parties of all ages. Indulge a bachelorette party fantasy, celebrate your birthday or the ultimate girls night out!
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Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village+
  178 7th Ave S - New York, NY              
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Today, time and the eternal bottom line have distilled the Vanguard experience down to the essentials: music, drinks (no coffee or tea) and history. The angled walls display generation-old photographs and posters of those who once regularly played the room: Charles Mingus. Dexter Gordon. Elvin Jones. A battered tuba breaks the array, and an unusual double-belled euphonium (a gift from trumpeter Jabbo Smith, it turns out) hangs above the bar.
It may seem so artfully minimal, but then jazz culture has always prized economy over embellishment. Still, Ms. Gordon feels that "this little old club deserves a birthday of its own. It's going to get a cake and a buffet: a real party for a 70-year-old grande dame." The celebration will last a full week, from Feb. 14 to 20, featuring a new or established Vanguard favorite headlining each night: trumpeter Roy Hargrove, the jazz-rock trio Bad Plus, guitarist Jim Hall, Philadelphia's famed Heath Brothers, and pianist Bill Charlap.
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Raw Space Chinese Movie Screening Room, Midtown
  529 W42St - New York, NY              
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Cielo Club, Greenwich Village+
  18 Little West 12th Street - Meat Paking District - New York, NY              
Cielo Club is a state-of-the-art space in downtown ultra chick Meet Packing District.
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Webster Hall, Greenwich Village+
  125 East 11th Street - New York, NY              
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Travel by Car. From the East side, take the FDR to 14th Street or to Houston Street, Exit, go west to 3rd Avenue(from the north) and turn left (heading South), or Bowery heading north from Houston, go east to 11th Street at the Sony Theater.)
From the West Side take the West Side Highway to 14th St. or West Houston St.-Go East to Third Ave. (Heading South) or Bowery (heading North) To East 11th St.
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Iridium Jazz Club, Midtown
  1650 Broadway - (51st Street) - New York, NY              
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ALL ABOUT JAZZ - November 2002 Issue - Like most Americans born in the 1960s, Iridium Jazz Club owner Ron Sturm grew up with rock 'n' roll, not jazz. "I got more involved with jazz when I was in college at Boston University," Sturm says. "Boston was really hot then - there were a lot of jazz clubs and good things happening, and I caught a lot of shows." When the Sturm family decided to open a club, Ron is the one who suggested jazz. The name Iridium was chosen for several reasons. Iridium is a silvery white metal, but the word derives from iris, so it also refers to a rainbow. The Sturms liked the sound of the word, and better yet someone told them that saxophones were once lined with iridium.
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Blue Note, Greenwich Village+
  131 West 3rd St - (Between Thomson & LaGuardia) - New York, NY              
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From the moment you enter the Blue Note's special world, you become part of its exciting and spirited atmosphere. Sip an exotic drink, sample the great food. Whatever you choose, you'll enjoy jazz, America's most indigenous musical art form within close range of the clubs' famous stage and the superstars who perform on it.
The flagship New York club has earned the distinction of being the world’s premier jazz club and restaurant. Tony Bennett, George Benson, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Oscar Peterson, David Sanborn, Nancy Wilson, the late Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie are just a few of the superstars that have called the Blue Note "home."
Although considered one of the top venues in the world for presenting Jazz, the Blue Note also feature all the biggest names in Blues, Latin, Brazilian, Fusion, R&B, Soul, Contemporary, Big Band and Popular music.
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Bar 13, Greenwich Village+
  121 University Pl - Greenwich Village - New York, NY              
Well known among locals and visitors alike as a lounge, a club and an oasis from your everyday. Sit down among the rooftop palms or lay low in the James Bond style martini lounge. Sip a bit before you shake your troubles away on one of our two dance floors. Internationally known DJs spin techno and house for an intimate dance experience all but disappeared from downtown. Just off the historic Union Square, turn the corner and weekly parties, drink specials and hip hop classics beckon.
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Smalls Live Jazz, Greenwich Village+
  183 West 10th Street - New York, NY              
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Jazz is the art of expression set to music! Jazz is said to be the fundamental rhythms of human life and man’s contemporary reassessment of his traditional values. Volumes have been written on the origins of jazz based on black American life-styles. The early influences of tribal drums and the development of gospel, blues and field hollers seems to point out that jazz has to do with human survival and the expression of life. The origin of the word "jazz" is most often traced back to a vulgar term used for sexual acts. Some of the early sounds of jazz where associated with whore houses and "ladies of ill repute." However, the meaning of jazz soon became a musical art form, whether under composition guidelines or improvisation, jazz reflected spontaneous melodic phrasing.
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The Comic Strip Live, Upper East Side
  1568 Second Ave. - (81st-82nd Street) - New York, NY              
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The first time Eddie Murphy came into the club, he was only 18 and had a little too much attitude. A few days later, he apologized and we gave him a shot. Saturday Night Live soon followed and the rest is show biz history. Eddie in turn discovered Chris Rock at The Comic Strip one night. Rolling Stone magazine recently described Rock's career as "ballistic." Like so many acts, television Superstar Jerry Seinfeld worked for many years at the Comic Strip. Everybody called Seinfeld "Doctor Comedy" because there wasn't a bit Jerry couldn't fix. Paul Reiser was asked by a fellow Comic Strip performer to accompany him to a film audition. The Director asked Paul if he wanted to read for the part as well. He did and got the part! That film was "Diner" and it launched Paul's illustrious career.
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Stand-Up NY Comedy Club, Upper West Side
  236 West 78th Street - New York, NY              
The New York Times: "A handsomely appointed 175-seat club offers mainstream style and stand-up humor by rising talents, many of whom have been on Letterman and The Tonight Show". Drop-ins include Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams.
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Touch, Midtown
  240 West 52nd Street - New York, NY              
Classy and decadent, TOUCH is unrivaled in the New York scene. Uniquely designed, the venue boasts over 15,000 square feet of dance space and chic lounges. A booming sound system coupled with extraordinary service raises TOUCH above all expectations.
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Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club, Midtown
  349 W 46th St - New York, NY              
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Located in Midtown Manhattan's esteemed Theater District. Featuring Grammy Nominated and Award Winning Artists. Perfect for Parties and Special Events.
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Jazz Standard, Midtown
  116 East 27th Street - (Lexington-Park Ave. South) - New York, NY              
Named "Best Jazz Club" by New York Magazine, Jazz Standard presents an extraordinary lineup of world-class artists, warm hospitality, perfect sound, and comfortable seating -- and earlier sets so you can drop in after work. From classic jazz to funk, R&B, bluegrass, and more, Jazz Standard presents the legendary artists of today and the brightest stars of tomorrow. Plus, Jazz Standard serves Blue Smoke's award-winning barbecue and a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a budding fan, visit us at Jazz Standard for a fun and memorable evening filled with soulful music and mouthwatering barbecue.