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Blue Note Jazz Club, New York. Photo by Dino Perrucci, courtesy of Blue Note

Blue Note

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In this jazz-loving city, the famous Blue Note in Greenwich Village has hosted performances by legends including BB King, Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Brubeck. At least two live sets every night…

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The Metropolitan Opera House, New York. Photo by Caroline Digonis. Courtesy of Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera House

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Part of the Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera House in Clinton is one of the world's finest. Top soloists have included Pavarotti and Domingo, astounding sets cost millions, and subtitles…

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IFC Center

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Waverly Theater was taken over by the Independent Film Channel, renovated and renamed the IFC Center. It is now one of Manhattan's finest movie theatres and proud of the fact that it shows no…

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The interior of Websiter Hall, Manhattan. Courtesy of Kenneth Schacter and Webster Hall

Webster Hall

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The Webster Hall (known in the '80s as the Ritz) is a mainstream-glam dance shack. Within this tremendous historical ballroom lie NYC's hottest DJs, six separate lounges and what is arguably…

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Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York. Courtesy of Brooklyn Academy of Music, © Toby Wales

Brooklyn Academy of Music

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Opened in 1861, Brooklyn Academy of Music is America's longest-running performing arts academy. Annual highlights include Next Wave Festival every winter, showcasing experimental performance.…

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Beige

Tue only

Something of a gay Manhattan institution, Beige at the B Bar is an upmarket, urban sophisticate night where media wannabe's hang out hoping to catch a glimpse of a true star. Well-dressed…

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Sullivan Room

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Sullivan Room in Greenwich Village is an unpretentious club dedicated to the underground music scene, playing deep house and techno. A launching ground for many young DJs, the atmosphere only…

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The Bar

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Located in the East Village, The Bar is a straight-up gay bar for blokes who like blokes, although women do come along for the generous happy hours between 3pm and 8pm.

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Cielo

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Those that get past the discerning doormen at Cielo in the Meatpacking District enter a bar with 1970s-style decor, top-rated sound system and European DJs spinning deep-house music. The chic…

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Henrietta Hudson

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Home to New York's hottest lesbians and gay-boy friendly, Henrietta Hudson prides itself on its diversity and offers something different every night of the week.

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Carnegie Hall

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Built with money mostly donated by the Scottish-born industrialist Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Hall opened in 1891. Originally called Music Hall, it was renamed after Carnegie in 1898 and has…

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McSorley's Old Ale House

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Opened in 1854, McSorley's Old Ale House in East Village is the city's oldest bar and only serves McSorley's own light and dark beer. Presidents and authors have drunk here for 150 years, yet…

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Birdland, New York. Courtesy of Birdland Birdland

Birdland

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Birdland, named after Charlie "Bird" Parker, is a smart uptown jazz club in the heart of Manhattan's theatre district. It's often worth ringing ahead to find out who's playing and then booking…

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Photo credit to Annie Mills

Lenox Lounge

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Harlem's Historic Lenox Lounge is a wonder of the Art Deco movement. It is in the famous Zebra Room that Billie Holiday first crooned her way to stardom and hosts live jazz sessions every…

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Nuyorican Poet's Cafe

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A community arts centre with hip-hop and provocative drama, the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in East Village is legendary for its Slam poetry competitions. Friday nights are liveliest with open-mic…

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230 Fifth, New York. Courtesy of 230 Fifth

230 Fifth

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The main attraction at the swanky 230 Fifth rooftop bar is the panoramic view. Join the after-work crowd on the roof terrace to see the Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline, or relax…

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The Campbell Apartment, New York. Courtesy of The Campbell Apartment

The Campbell Apartment

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Located inside Grand Central, The Campbell Apartment was formerly the luxurious office of 1920s mogul John Campbell. Its renovated interior now makes a relaxing place to enjoy a cocktail in…

Saxophone. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen

Free Jazz in Harlem

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Soak up the Harlem jazz Scene at EZ's Woodshed - New York's only free jazz day club, with its very own gift shop, art gallery and cafe. Live bands play the venue each day, and surprise guest…

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Urge Lounge

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A former funeral parlour which may still be haunted, the spooky Urge Lounge is a noirish, fashionable gay New York nightspot. The owners claim to have encountered a poltergeist during…

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Enoteca I Trulli

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An offshoot of restaurant I Trulli, Gramercy winebar Enoteca I Trulli has over 40 Italian wines chosen by its owner. Perch at the bar with local wine lovers and enjoy a glass of crisp…