NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Le Poisson Rouge

Manhattan

Dedicated to the fusion of music, film, dance and visual art, Le Poisson Rouge is a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Manhattan

This 16.3-acre campus is home to 12 resident companies, including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the New York City Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the New York Philharmonic, among others.

Mercury Lounge

Manhattan

Opened in 1993, this small, storefront music venue on the Lower East Side can accommodate 250 rock fans. Live shows are held every night of the week with few off-night exceptions. The stage, elevated only a few feet off the ground, promotes an intimate connection between audience and band.

Music Hall of Williamsburg

Brooklyn

This three-level, three-bar rock venue located in the uber-hip Brooklyn neighborhood of its namesake boasts balcony seating and elevated side levels on the ground floor, providing excellent sight lines.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Manhattan

Since its opening in 1965, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has earned a reputation as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of information on the performing arts. Each year, the library presents more than 200 free concerts, play readings, lectures, film screenings and panel discussions.