Bars and Nightclubs

As the coronavirus continues to spread, Marie’s Crisis Cafe became the latest Manhattan music venue to reopen, claiming that it is not a performance venue. Source

The entire concert industry is struggling as the Covid-19 shutdown continues. But a genre rooted in live performance and in-the-moment dynamics is in particular peril. Source

Making performances more accessible to audiences is part of the mission. Presenting shows that reflect the moment is another. Source

Across the continent, crowds are flocking to events organized on social media and messaging apps, despite risks and a backlash. Source

Making and hearing music in public is inherently social, and the mysterious alchemy of a live show — of sharing the same vibrating air — can’t be replicated at home. Source

Nazira is one of the hottest bookings in Europe’s club scene. She’s bringing the carefree spirit of the Continent’s dance floors home with her. Source

Sessions are the lifeblood of a centuries-old musical tradition. In New York bars, musicians are showing up, unpacking their instruments and diving in. Source

A quiet Sunday night in 1953. The Dodgers had just won the pennant. J.F.K. and Jacqueline Bouvier had just married. And four titans of bebop came together in a dive bar for a rare jam session. Source

The East Village rock and dance club closed in 2017 for renovations. It reopens in April with a revamped entryway, new acoustics and, at last, an elevator. Source

After almost 42 years, the club, which hosted jazz, comedy, burlesque, “The Vagina Monologues” and more, falls victim to rising real estate costs. Source


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