Caveat is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

1. Caveat

9.0
21 Clinton St, New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lower East Side · 15 tips and reviews

Carrie B.Carrie Brown: Lovely performance space, has a nice bar, too.

ShellyShelly: Great vibes, and ace performing space with affordable tix, food and drink.

Steve D.Steve Dean: NYC's most iconic spot for "intellectual nightlife," Caveat features 2 live shows every night of the week, ranging from "Why Your Train Is F*cked" and "Anybody: a Hamilton-inspired hip hopera."

SummerStage - East River Park is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

2. SummerStage - East River Park

7.2
East River Park Bandshell (FDR Dr. btwn Cherry & Jackson), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lower East Side · 16 tips and reviews

SummerStageSummerStage: One of salsa's biggest singers, Tito Rojas, performed at SummerStage to a packed crowd!

FlavorpillFlavorpill: SummerStage spans all five boroughs, provides free, all-ages, rain or shine cultural stimuli, and is one of the reasons why we <3 NY. http://bit.ly/yHDHKm

SummerStageSummerStage: #summerstage2012 – August 28th to 30th at 8 PM: “I’m Going to Make a Small Incision Behind Your Ear to Check and See if You’re Actually Human REDUX”, a theater piece performed by Witness Relocation!

Dixon Place is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

3. Dixon Place

8.5
161A Chrystie St (btw Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Mariana L.Mariana L: Discover some of the most interesting theater pieces in a great space! Absolutely loved Symphony of Shadows.

FringeNYCFringeNYC: We are so excited that Dixon Place is going to be VENUE #5 at 2011 FringeNYC! Read more.

Little Lord TheaterLittle Lord Theater: Home to one of our favorite evenings of performances, Little Theatre, usually the second Monday of the month. Be sure to buy a reasonably-priced drink at the bar to support indie arts programming!

Abrons Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

4. Abrons Arts Center

8.1
466 Grand St (btwn Pitt St & Bialystoker Pl), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 15 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Randazza: Amazing space with super cool (and affordable) dance classes. Salsa? Ballroom? Zumba? They've got it all. And the staff is awesome!

Eddie B.Eddie Bernard: Give Anna Courter her respect

Nicole S.Nicole Serratore: Programming both US and International experimental work. Feels far from subway but it's almost always worth the hike for the unique shows on offer

Bowery Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

5. Bowery Ballroom

9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

Wesley B.Wesley Batista: Great place for a concert. Saw Johnnyswim and it was very nice!

MTVMTV: Frank Ocean killed the stage here for a small audience on 11/27/2011 during his first NYC performance.

Patrick V.Patrick Valenzuela: Watch a show from the balcony right next to the soundboard.

Rockwood Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

6. Rockwood Music Hall

8.7
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews

Edd M.Edd Martinez: Execlent rock place! I went to to see some friends playing and the sound is perfect and the nice small room has just enough to have great time!

Kevin S.Kevin Skobac: Stand a few feet from a passionate musician during an intimate concert to really experience music

Joe F.Joe Froh: Terrific intimate space to hear live music. Saw Glen David Andrews here and he melted the place like butter...

Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2 is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

7. Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2

8.7
196 Allen St (at Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 25 tips and reviews

Sandy A.Sandy Albert: Great sound, vibe and space. Awesome natural night light form outside and perfect atmosphere. See shows here.

Shannon Q.Shannon Quisenberry: Love music? You should know this spot.

Shannon Q.Shannon Quisenberry: This is the best place to see music in the city, country, world?

Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3 is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

8. Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3

8.4
185 Orchard St (Houston Street), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Susan P.Susan Poulos: Had a blast here seeing @carinaround...drinks were priced well..it's dark, intimate and the sound couldn't have been better...I'll be back!!

Lauren D.Lauren Dellaquila: Unlike other stages at Rockwood, this is a temperature controlled, intimate space. There's a two drink minimum. I wouldn't bother with the wines. Seating is limited. Show up early for scheduled shows.

DustinDustin: Go downstairs.

Angel Orensanz Foundation is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

9. Angel Orensanz Foundation

8.4
172 Norfolk St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St.), New York, NY
Event Space · Lower East Side · 24 tips and reviews

EmmaEmma: Beautiful wedding venue. The lighting is worth a million bucks!

jake f.jake furst: Get married here. We did.

Trevor S.Trevor Sumner: Wow, best wedding venue ever.

Mercury Lounge is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

10. Mercury Lounge

8.1
217 E Houston St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 132 tips and reviews

Caroline C.Caroline Chung: Great small venue for music lovers discovering up and coming talent!

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Great intimate venue. Bands love playing here, you'll love seeing them here. Just grab your drinks on the way in and stake out your place on the floor. It's going to get crowded.

SPINSPIN: Cults say their Mercury Lounge gig was “the scariest show we’ve ever played, we had been a full band for less than a month.” Fun fact: The Strokes & Yeah Yeah Yeahs cut their teeth here too.

The Slipper Room is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

11. The Slipper Room

8.0
167 Orchard St (at Stanton St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · Lower East Side · 57 tips and reviews

Sriram K.Sriram Krishnan: Super fun entertainment, esp with Alfredo as the host

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: They’re known for their burlesque revues, but go for Seth Herzog’s SWEET comedy show on Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Big name guests. Read more.

Nate B.Nate Bear: Just go to any burlesque night here. You're sure to be entertained! Performers are all creative and some are hilarious.

Old Man Hustle is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

12. Old Man Hustle

7.9
39 Essex St (btwn Hester St & Grand St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews

Eliza L.Eliza Lievano: Great vibe love this place drinks are great bartender is funny and they have a comedy show

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “The wine list is small but affordable, and hot dogs, topped with ethnic-inspired combinations like chopped onions and teriyaki sauce, are offered sporadically.” Read more.

Jonathan L.Jonathan L.: Super duper hole in the wall dive bar. Love the set up. Happy hour specials are on point as well. Very small place so don't come with a large group. About 20 people fit comfortably in this joint.

Arlene's Grocery is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

13. Arlene's Grocery

7.8
95 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 103 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great bar and fun event space. Classic LES venue. Have always had a good time here.

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: great small venue (bar) to see a show. great vibe...nothing snooty here. drinks are on the cheap side. great bands.

Songza MusicSongza Music: Epic live band karaoke Monday nights at 10pm. Bring your inner Axl Rose.

Parkside Lounge is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

14. Parkside Lounge

7.4
317 E Houston St (at Attorney St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 86 tips and reviews

Sara .Sara 🌈⚔🍾: Attended and hosted many events here - Love their event space in the back! The skeeball and video games are a great touch. Good prices too.

Christopher L.Christopher Lee: You deserve a Bailout Package. Go let the bartender give you some financial aid.

Daniel U.Daniel Udell: Get a St. Charles with BULLDOG. They make their own pickle brine.

Teatro SEA is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Lower East Side, New York.

15. Teatro SEA

7.5
107 Suffolk St (btwn Delance & Rivington St), New York, NY
Theater · Lower East Side · 1 tip

Leonard Z.Leonard Zelig: The only Latino children theater in NYC!