New York Magazine

You may not see any celebs at this gay soiree but you'll definitely see who did their hair extensions.

The freak-folk hero with Jesus hair plays two shows following the release of his latest album, What Will We Be .

Both shows by the local intellectual-rock darlings (profiled in last week's print issue) are sold out, but try Craigslist.

Snappy comedian Brad Loekle hosts a weekly comedy series at this beloved gay bar.

Wein is the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and lives to play.

Local house DJ Jason Swamy hosts this seven-hour house party.

The veteran clarinetist and his trio perform a live show as part of a long-running weekly residency.

Singer-songwriter Sasha Dobson combines nostalgia with optimism, drawing from greats like Ella Fitzgerald and fashioning a fusion of Brazilian and American jazz.

A weekly celebration of pre-rave Manchester miserablism.

Veronika Sweet and Nasty Canasta's weekly burlesque act.

Tea dance, drag show, and go-go boys all in one.

Eugene Mirman and Michael Showalter host an unmissable comedy bonanza with a variety of talents on the rise.

Make the trek to Queens for a night of smart comedy and cheap drinks.