Silvana music calendar
Harlem · 300 West 116th Street. A café upstairs with a downstairs stage for jazz, bands and open mics. Check the day’s lineup for the sets you want to catch.
Things to do / After dark
NYC nightlife, live music and open mics
Find NYC nightclubs, small live music venues and open mics, from Silvana in Harlem and Arlene’s Grocery to Bushwick dance floors.
Find a show this week
Our homepage lists upcoming club nights, gigs and open mics. Use the venue’s listing to confirm door and show times, tickets, age limits and how to sign up.
Small rooms in Manhattan
Arlene’s Grocery upcoming shows
Lower East Side · 95 Stanton Street. A former bodega with multi-band bills and occasional live-band karaoke. The venue lists 21+ entry and checks ID.
Club Room at Soho Grand schedule
SoHo · 310 West Broadway. Live jazz in a hotel club setting. Check the set time, reservation terms and any cover for your date.
Blue Note New York shows
Greenwich Village · 131 West 3rd Street. The calendar separates early and late sets. Check seat type and any food or drink minimum before booking.
Cafe Wha? live music
Greenwich Village · The MacDougal Street club lists house-band shows and special bills.
Bowery Ballroom calendar
Lower Manhattan · 6 Delancey Street. Check listings for touring and local bands, plus event-specific age rules.
Where to get on the mic
Cuckoo’s and other SoHo Playhouse open mics
SoHo · The Playhouse lists Cuckoo’s as a Wednesday variety mic with in-person sign-up. The mix can include songs, comedy and spoken word.
Loisaida Center event calendar
Alphabet City · Check the host location for Nuyorican Poets Cafe open mics. The Loisaida Center events welcome poetry and other acts, including original songs.
Pete’s Candy Store calendar
Williamsburg · Look for the Sunday music open mic. Confirm sign-up time and the drink minimum if you want to play.
Brooklyn Music Kitchen calendar
Clinton Hill · Check Legendary Locals for a house-band open mic and InspiredWordNYC dates for music, comedy and poetry.
Clubs and late-night dancing
Elsewhere calendar
Bushwick · Use the Club and Live filters to distinguish DJ nights from concerts. Check the address on the listing because the promoter also puts on events elsewhere.
House of Yes calendar
Bushwick · Browse dance parties and variety shows at 2 Wyckoff Avenue. Check theme, age rules and venue before booking.
More live music in Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island
Culture Lab LIC calendar
Long Island City, Queens · Gallery concerts, jazz and seasonal outdoor music.
Bronx Music Hall events
The Bronx · Check for concerts and spoken-word events rooted in local music and arts communities.
St. George Theatre events
Staten Island · Touring concerts and other stage shows on Hyatt Street. Check the ferry schedule if you’re coming from Manhattan.
Before you head out
- If you want to perform, check whether sign-up is online or in person, whether original material is required, and what instruments or backing tracks the host can support.
- If you’re going to listen, check door time, seating, cover charges, minimums and ID rules. Some open mics have limited performer slots even when there’s room in the audience.
- Check your late-night return route and any subway work. If step-free access matters, confirm the venue entrance and the route to the performance room before buying.
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