2. The Joyce Theater
9.2
175 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Theater · Chelsea · 47 tips and reviews
M J: Sure there are other dance theaters, but there's none like the Joyce! I've worked there,I know! The best companies perform here and more than likely you'll be able to spot a few celebs in the crowd Read more.
Peter Frank: I only come here every few years, usually when my mom is in town. And every time I'm reminded what a treasure it is. Always interesting performers, no bad seats in the house, and gentle ticket prices. Read more.
THIRTEEN: THIRTEEN members receive 20% off day of performance tickets at New York City’s home for dance for over 25 years! Read more.
3. The McKittrick Hotel
9.0
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 325 tips and reviews
Jessica Monahan: The set is flat out incredible. Don't be afraid to touch props, open doors. It's all there to explore and they haven't overlooked a single detail. The performance is less acting & more dance/movement.
Ira B: Amazing performance and extremely interactive and in depth.
Caroline: Best NYC insider tip - never seen before such a stunning theatre performance!!! Enjoy the suprise of this shakespeare interactive show.
4. Manderley Bar
8.9
530 W 27th St (between 10th and 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews
Paulo Gustavo: Faça sua reserva com antecedência. Quando acabar o show, você vai querer ficar aqui.
John A: Great live jazz... Get the green absinthe punch instead of whatever you usually drink .. Boozy and sweet with that smooth black licorice aftertaste. Surprising how easy they go down.
Ivana Kurtović: Beautiful performance and atmosphere of an old jazz smoky places
5. Gallow Green
8.6
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 233 tips and reviews
Susan Loh: check the calendar for Sunday brunch and snag a spot. $50 for incredible buffet, bottomless drinks, and live music.
E Mar: Hands down the best brunch I've had in NYC. Live jazz, unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys, and food to die for. Make sure you get the bread pudding with the bourbon caramel sauce.
Gothamist: This bewitching outdoor bar boasts some pretty gorgeous decor, with vintage train tracks and boxcars, lush greenery, live jazz music, and an ethereal, haunting, old-world ambiance. Read more.
6. Sleep No More
8.9
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Chelsea · 66 tips and reviews
John A: Long queues but worth it for a different theatre experience to get you out of your chair. If you like to talk to actors, then try a different show around town. Love the absinthe punch and jazz band.
cj fitzgerald: Interactive theater experience in a Chelsea warehouse converted into the McKittrick "Hotel". Actors move from room to room performing scenes based on Macbeth sans dialogue while you explore the hotel.
Daniela Benrey: Awesome theatre experience and unique performance. Don’t expect to see everything or understand the plot. There is too much to explore and too much going on. Just enjoy what you see.
7. Rubin Museum of Art
8.7
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Chelsea · 102 tips and reviews
MetroFocus: Acoustic jazz concerts can be enjoyed on Friday nights here in a room that has the best acoustics in NYC. Add this place to your to-do list and check out our other local jazz picks on MetroFocus. Read more.
Compass: The center for Himalayan and Tibetan art hosts film screenings, live music, dance performances, and art demonstrations for all ages.
Diana Pardue: Great jazz series on Friday evenings - enjoy the cafe before or after the concert!
The New Yorker: Sarah Larson calls Sid Gold's an "elegant punk-and-pop piano bar, where you can sit in an alcove booth or on a barstool around the piano, drink Hemingway Daiquiris, eat clams casino, and perform..." Read more.
Ana MG: Sophisticated live piano karaoke with a speakeasy feel. Classy cocktails; full bar w beer & wine. Hidden gem.
Joanna Flamm: Sit in an alcove booth in the back and step up to the mic for live piano karaoke. Feels very 1940s.
10. Bathtub Gin
8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews
Timothy Appnel: Go Sunday or Tuesday evenings to enjoy the Wasabassco Burlesque performances at no charge. Be sure to make a table reservation and tip the performers generously when you do.
Stina P.: Sipping a Dutch Bramble at the bar and listening to live jazz on Mondays are a must. If you're lucky, add an Englishman.
Antonio E.: Great place for a drink in a speakeasy bar. I really appreciated the atmosphere and the live music band.
Katharina Galla: art and technology align to the creation avant garde art for the millennium age - concerts, talks, shows
Untapped Cities: The Eyebeam Art & Technology center played host to the Chelsea Music Festival's Finale, which was a jazz performance smooth enough to engender nostalgia for hot summer nights and tree lined roads. Read more.
DezVFX GraphicDesignNY: This spot is an art hackers dream. I've been here several times and each time iv been enlightened, inspired, educated and entertained!
12. Gotham Comedy Club
8.3
208 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Chelsea · 76 tips and reviews
Angelina Annunziato: Email Angelina@mycitylifenyc.com to receive VIP discount when comedian COLIN KANE performs. FYI his next shows are, Thu 3/3, Sat. 3/19, Thu 4/7, & Thu 4/21
LogoTV: "My favorite place to perform in New York City! There's no better club to watch comedy on Fri or Sat nights! And you never know when someone like Seinfeld will drop by" – Helen, Setup Squad
Robert Lewis: Love performing here I really do
14. Bateaux New York
8.8
Chelsea Piers Pier 61 (Westside Highway), New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews
Clarice Long: Um cruzeiro para curtir ao lado de pessoas especiais! http://www.weplann.com.br/nova-york/cruzeiro-jantar Jantar, vista e música ao vivo!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: The Bateaux New York cruise line along the Hudson is amazing! The views of New York City, the bridges, Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty with live music. The service and everything is top notch
Janis Biksa: Come early and enjoy for as much time as is available, it is one of the potentially relaxing enjoyable things to in New York!
15. The Cell Theatre
8.4
338 W 23rd St (btw 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews
I CARE IF YOU LISTEN: The Cell is a wonderful, versatile and modular "Twenty First Century Salon™." Lectures, Art shows, and avant-garde concerts happen here. The piano they own is not the best instrument around...
Stephen Cyr: A lovely small, bright space with wonderful people.
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