New York City Nightlife

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Nightlife

New York City has a vibrant nightlife encompassing jazz bars, nightclubs, lounges, comedy clubs and live shows. The Village, Broadway, Bowery and Madison Square Garden are just a few of the best destinations for evening entertainment in New York.

As the hub of the jazz world, New York is home to venues such as 55 Bar and Arthur's Tavern. Jazz tours from the Village to Harlem are also an option. Rivertown Lounge has a pool room and live Djs, and Cream boasts two dance floors and four theme rooms to relax in. As the launching pad of comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, New York has many comedy shows; catch these at the New York Comedy Club or the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. There are always Broadway shows to be seen, try the Palace or O'Neill theatres for the latest.

As for clubbing, 13 Bar/Lounge is a lounge and nightclub offering live music and poetry readings, Aria dance club features Latin, rock and hip hop, and the Bowery Ballroom is an Art Deco-style venue with alternative and indie rock. Madison Square Garden hosts rock concerts, sporting events and exhibitions. The Oak Room offers superb cabaret and the People's Voice Café features live folk music. Radio City Music Hall, at the Rockefeller Center, also has live music.

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