Bossa Nova Civic Club

Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick


Yet another reason you never need to leave Brooklyn, this smallish hole-in-the-wall club is a great place to get your groove on, with DJs spinning house, EDM and techno in a (somewhat) tropical-themed interior. There's a great sound system, fairly priced drinks and a celebratory crowd that's there to dance. A $10 cover applies after midnight on Friday and Saturday.


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