Must-see entertainment in West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

  • Sleep No More

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    One of the most immersive theater experiences ever conceived, Sleep No More is a loose, noir retelling of Macbeth set inside a series of Chelsea…

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    Smalls

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Living up to its name, this cramped but appealing basement jazz den offers a grab-bag collection of acts who take the stage nightly. Admission includes a…

  • LGBT Community Center

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    'The Center' has been the nexus of LGBTIQ+ culture in the village since 1983. That’s because it provides a surrogate home for queer folks who may not feel…

  • Village Vanguard

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Possibly NYC's most prestigious jazz club, the Vanguard has hosted literally every major star of the past 50 years. Starting in 1935 as a venue for beat…

  • Blue Note

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    With the likes of Sarah Vaughan, Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie gracing its stage since it opened in 1981, Blue Note is one of NYC's premier jazz…

  • Comedy Cellar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This legendary, intimate comedy club beneath the Olive Tree cafe in the West Village features a cast of talented regulars (Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander,…

  • IFC Center

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This art-house cinema in NYU land has a solidly curated lineup of new indies, cult classics and foreign films. Catch shorts, documentaries, mini festivals…

  • Duplex

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Cabaret, comedy and campy dance moves are par for the course at the legendary Duplex, on song since 1950. Pictures of Joan Rivers line the walls, and…

  • Bar Next Door

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    One of the loveliest hangouts in the neighborhood, the basement of this restored town house is all low ceilings, exposed brick and romantic lighting. You…

  • Cherry Lane Theatre

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A little backstreet theater of distinctive charm, Cherry Lane has a long and distinguished history. Started by poet Edna St Vincent Millay in 1924, it has…

  • Mezzrow

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This intimate basement jazz club opened its doors in 2014 and is run by the same folks behind nearby Smalls, and admission (generally $20) gets you same…

  • Joyce Theater

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A favorite among dance junkies thanks to its excellent sight lines and offbeat offerings, this is an intimate venue, seating 472 in a renovated cinema…

  • New York Live Arts

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    You’ll find a program of more than 100 experimental, contemporary performances annually at this sleek dance center, led by artistic director Bill T Jones…

  • 55 Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Dating back to the Prohibition era, this friendly basement dive is great for low-key shows without high covers or dressing up. There are regular…

  • Gotham Comedy Club

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Fancying itself as a NYC comedy hall of fame, and backing it up with regular big names and Gotham All-Stars shows, this expanded club provides space for…

  • Angelika Film Center

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Angelika specializes in foreign and independent films and has some quirky charms (the rumble of the subway, long lines and occasionally bad sound). But…

  • (Le) Poisson Rouge

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This high-concept art space hosts a highly eclectic lineup of live music, with the likes of Deerhunter, Gary Bartz and Yo La Tengo performing in past…

  • Cinépolis Chelsea

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This beloved neighborhood movie theater screens first-run films, plus classics and weekend midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. There's…

  • Kitchen

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A loft-like experimental space in west Chelsea that also produces edgy theater, readings and music performances; Kitchen is where you’ll find new,…

  • Atlantic Theater Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded by David Mamet and William H Macy in 1985, the Atlantic Theater is a pivotal anchor for the off-Broadway community, hosting many Tony Award and…

  • Irish Repertory Theatre

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This repertory troupe, based in a Chelsea warehouse, showcases the finest contributions to the theater world from the Irish and Irish-American community.

  • 13th St Repertory Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded in 1972, this rep theater offers regular shows throughout the year, including children’s theater and the New Works Reading Series on weekends. The…