Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

220 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Nightlife Japas 38 karaokejapas38.com Top karaoke gear and song titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Philippine. New songs added every month. Fresh sushi, izakaya munchies and full bar. Open late. Private party rooms. 212 679 4040 | 9 E. 38th St., (Fifth–Madison Aves.), NYC 10016 Latin/Salsa Bembe bembe.us  Unmarked hide- away beneath the Williamsburg Bridge (look for the blue light) features dancing by candlelight to Latin-infused beats laid down by sexy DJs. 718 387 5389 | 81 S. 6th St. (Berry St.), Brooklyn 11211 Salsa Con Fuego salsaconfuego .com  Modern Salsa club serves high-end Puerto Rican and Latino cuisine and specialty cocktails to go along with live music and dancing. Also, Salsa Music Gallery. 718 561 6161 | 2297 Cedar Ave. (W. FordhamRd.– Landing Rd.), University Heights, Bronx 10468 LGBT Julius’ Bar juliusbarny.com The City’s oldest gay bar serves up great burgers, cheap drinks and gay history. Site of 1966 “sip-in” protest- ing anti-gay Liquor Authority regu- lations. 212 243 1928 | 159W. 10th St. (Waverly Pl.), NYC 10014 The Monster monsterbarnyc.com Gay dance club and piano bar. 212 924 3558 | 80 Grove St. (Seventh Ave. South), NYC 10014 Stonewall Inn thestonewallinnnyc .com  Gay-rights landmark. This watering hole was the epicenter of the 1969 riots in reaction to police raids, which marked the beginning of the Gay Rights movement. 212 488 2705 | 53 Christopher St. (Seventh Ave. South–Waverly Pl.), NYC 10014 Therapy therapy-nyc.com  Hell’s Kitchen gay bar in 1910 carriage house. Nightly DJs; drag shows Sunday–Thursday; Saturday sketch class with male model and supplies. Eclectic dinner menu. No cover charge. 212 397 1700 | 348W. 52nd St. (Eighth–Ninth Aves.), NYC 10036 Performance Spaces The Bell House thebellhouseny.com Two-roomGowanus music and events venue in former warehouse. Indie bands, nationally-known DJs, name comedians. Beer, cocktails, sandwiches. All shows 21+ unless noted. 718 643 6510 | 149 7th St. (2nd–3rd Aves.), Brooklyn 11215 City Winery citywinery.com/ newyork  Two performance venues: 350-seat concert hall; 150-capacity loft space. Views: Hudson River Park, sunset. Restaurant, tasting room, pizza bar, coffee roasting station, winery. 646 677 8350 | Pier 57, 25 Eleventh Ave. (15th–16th Sts.), NYC 10011  Freehold Brooklyn freeholdbrooklyn .com  Unique Williamsburg “hotel lobby” venue includes live music, stand-up comedy, DJ parties, multiple bars, a coffee shop, restau- rant, game room, spacious courtyard, event space. 718 388 7591 | 45 S. 3rd St. (Wythe–Kent Aves.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11249  HousingWorks Bookstore Cafe housingworks.org/bookstore Volunteer-staffed bookstore/café/ cultural institution presents eclectic concerts, readings and special events. The proceeds fund their fight to end AIDS and homelessness. 212 334 3324 | 126 Crosby St. (Prince– Houston Sts.), NYC 10012 ShrineWorld Music Venue shrinenyc .com  Independent multimedia arts and culture venue dedicated to all mediums: film, theater, dance, and live music. Books only independent artists, groups and live bands. Age 21 or older (with valid ID) for entry. 212 690 7807 | 2271 AdamClayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (133rd–134th Sts.), NYC 10030 Piano Bars Brandy’s Piano Bar brandyspianobar .com  Intimate spot showcases live talent nightly. Staffers and patrons belt out show tunes and other favor- ites. Two drink minimum per person. 212 744 4949 | 235 E. 84th St. (Second– Third Aves.), NYC 10028