United States Nightclubs

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.

74 Leonard Street (4 Blocks South of Canal Street, Between Broadway & Church)

Sip N Chat Cocktail Lounge is a Brooklyn restaurant and local bar that offers live entertainment. You can start with a few drinks, then enjoy a good meal, and finish the night by enjoying live singing and instrumental music. Enjoy live music and food at our bar and lounge.

The house band for the Live Rock N Roll Karaoke night at Arlene’s Grocery, subscribe to a theory. That is, that the animation of the performance - along with the execution of the songs, is inextricably tied to the success of the evening. Success in this instance means a packed house for the entire three-hour show, with everyone enjoying themselves fully, and frequently some relishing an unforgettable night.

Happy Hour everyday of the week with Lime and Strawberry Margarita's, Draft Beer Specials, and wine special's. Also try Rodeo Bar new Happy Hour Food menu with all the Rodeo treat's you have grown to love.

The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure set to open in 2008 as a public open space. Running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen, it was built in the 1930s to remove dangerous trains from Manhattan’s streets. No trains have run on it since 1980. Friends of the High Line (FHL), a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit group, formed in 1999 when the historic structure was under threat of demolition. FHL is currently working with the City of New York to transform the structure into a park. The High Line south of 30th Street was donated to the City by CSX Transportation in 2005. The team of Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro is now at work on a design for the High Line’s public landscape. Construction began in spring 2006. The first phase (Gansevoort Street to 20th Street) is projected to open in 2008. For more information, and to see designs for the new park, please visit www.thehighline.org.

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.

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.

A cozy ambiance with exposed brick, marble tables, leather chairs and a friendly staff. This is the newest spot on restaurant row to enjoy cocktails, fine wines and sumtuous food.

Created and controlled by the former owner of New York's famous Roxy and Palladium nightclubs, 230 FIFTH opened on May 4, 2006 and in just one year of existence has received worldwide recognition as New York's # 1 Rooftop Garden and Fully Enclosed Penthouse Lounge / Bar!
230 Fifth is New York's largest (partially heated for winter) outdoor Rooftop Garden and fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge.

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille’s Grill.

Located at 61 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg– redefines the entertainment experience for the 21st century. Centered around a 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue, and food by Blue Ribbon, Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, literally and conceptually, in the 23,000-square foot former Hecla Iron Works (1882), one block from the burgeoning waterfront.

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.

Bar 43 is a premier bar and grill. located just off Queens Blvd on 43 rd St. Bar 43 offers top notch entertainment, food, and cocktails. There are 13 plasma TVs, showing all major sports at all times. Whether you want to kick back with the boys and watch the game or its girls night out there is something for everyone.

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.

M2 Ultralounge is The Premier Venue for Events, Entertainment, and Nightlife

Founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs — in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane — several record labels and other ventures. The Knitt offers live music, DJ's and fun atmosphere.

The 40/40 Club, an all-American sports bar and lounge owned by hip hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez (6 West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway), opened its doors to the public in the Summer of 2003. Created by the three longtime friends, 40/40 is 8,000 square feet of pure sports and entertainment in an opulent lounge setting, providing a unique experience not found elsewhere in New York City.
The 40/40 Club is named after one of baseball's most prestigious achievements. A benchmark for power and speed, The 40/40 Club includes players who hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. Only Barry Bonds (1996), Alex Rodriguez (1998), Jose Canseco (1988) and the newest fourth member, Alfonso Soriano (2006) can call The 40/40 Club home. The four jerseys of these men grace an area of the lounge to honor their great accomplishment.

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

By Subway 1; A, C; B, D at Columbus Circle, then walk west along 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your left between 11th and 12th Avenues.
By Car - Within Manhattan: Take 8th Ave., 10th Ave. or 12th Ave./West Side Highway North. If you choose 8th Ave. or 10th Ave., turn left at W. 55th St. Then turn right on 12th Ave. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right. If you take the West Side Highway, turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.
From Brooklyn: Take the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to West St. Follow to Route 9A/West Side Highway. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.
From New Jersey: Take the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan. Turn left on W. 41st St. Turn right at 12th Ave./West Side Highway. Turn right at W. 56th St. Terminal 5 will be on your right.

Since the 1950s the Café Wha? has been a favorite hot spot cornered in the heart of Greenwich Village. The 60s was an impressionable and revolutionary era. Artists of the time frequented the Café Wha? as it was known to be a sanctuary for talent; Allen Ginsberg regularly sipped his cocktails here. The Café Wha? was the original stomping ground for prodigies Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Bruce Springsteen, Peter, Paul & Mary, Kool and the Gang, as well as comedians, Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby also began their road to stardom on this historic stage. The Café Wha? encompassed the Beat Generation and continues to hold tight to its spirit, entertaining all walks of life.

Event facility and nighclub. DJ, Hot Spot, Nightclub, Singles Scene, Swank.

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.

Once you visit Eros Lounge, you'll see what sets this lounge and nightclub above the rest. Every drink is served in glass, including the martinis, top-shelf liquor, beer, and wine, so you can enjoy an evening out with your friends in a classy lounge and nightclub. Eros also accepts reservations and walk-in appointments for its 4 VIP rooms with couches, provides valet parking and coat checking, and offers specialty prizes at the end of the night! You'll love the leather chairs, nice & fancy tables, and the well-decorated lounge, so visit soon for a wonderful evening out.
Make sure you dress to impress, and bring your ID to prove that you're over 21!

Laugh Lounge nyc returns the tradition of live comedy to the ever-more-trendy Lower East Side, home of Manhattan's original vaudeville theaters where the art of stand-up comedy originated. Laugh Lounge nyc embraces the Lower East Side's hipster incarnation with elements of the area's rich history of comedy clubs.

Luxor lounge offers something for everyone. From Latin Night, Euro Night, Ladies Night, Superbowl Sunday, Hookah's and much more. Enjoy the smooth Hookah's or one of the themed nights. As well as Live music, DJ's, and great food. Located in Long island on 28th St.

Cielo Club is a state-of-the-art space in downtown ultra chick Meet Packing District.

DJ, Live Music, Lounge, Nightclub, Private Party Space.