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Push your boundaries at this high-concept art space (complete with dangling fish aquari-
um), famed for its highly eclectic lineup. Experimentation and cross-genre pollination
between classical, ethnic folk music, opera and more is the norm, with past performers in-
cluding Deerhunter, Marc Ribot and Cibo Matto.
(
212-505-3474;
www.lepoissonrouge.com
; 158
Bleecker St;
A/C/E, B/D/F/M to W 4th St-Washington Sq)
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Comedy Cellar
COMEDY
This long-established basement club in Greenwich Village features mainstream material
and a good list of regulars (eg Colin Quinn, SNL's Darrell Hammond, Wanda Sykes), plus
an occasional high-profile drop-in like Dave Chappelle. Its success continues: Comedy
Cellar now boasts another location around the corner on W 3rd St.
(
212-254-3480;
www.comedycellar.com
;
117 MacDougal St btwn W 3rd & Minetta Ln; cover $12-24;
shows start approx 9pm Sun-
Fri, 7pm & 9:30pm Sat;
A/C/E, B/D/F/M to W 4th St-Washington Sq)
50
Blue Note
This is by far the most famous (and expensive) of the city's jazz clubs. Most shows are
$30 at the bar, $45 at a table, but can rise for the biggest jazz stars (there are also a few
cheaper $20 shows, as well as jazz brunch on Sundays at 11:30am). Go on an off night,
and be quiet - all attention is on the stage!
(
JAZZ
212-475-8592;
www.bluenote.net
; 131 W 3rd St btwn
Sixth Ave & MacDougal St;
A/C/E, B/D/F/M to W 4th St-Washington Sq)
51
Cherry Lane Theater
THEATER
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Started by poet Edna St Vincent Millay, this West Village classic has given a voice to nu-
merous playwrights and actors over the years. It remains true to its mission of creating
'live' theater that's accessible to the public. Readings, plays and spoken-word perform-
ances rotate frequently.
(
212-989-2020;
www.cherrylanetheater.org
;
38 Commerce St;
1 to Christopher
St-Sheridan Sq)
