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Critics’ picks

Comedy: TJ & Dave

  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice

A hilarious, profound and accessible improv act returns to NYC.

  1. Fri Jun 1 - Mon Jun 4
  2. Barrow Street Theatre

Gay & Lesbian: Harry Hay Days

  • Critics choice
  • Free

The Radical Faeries pay homage to one of their founders.

  1. Fri Jun 1 – Sun Jun 3
  2. Le Petit Versailles Garden

Live music: Brad Paisley

  • Price band: 3/4
  • Critics choice

Head out to Jones Beach to catch this Nashville superstar.

  1. Fri Jun 1
  2. Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Nightlife: Blkmarket Membership Anniversary Party

  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice

The electronic-dance-music fiesta turns six.

  1. Fri Jun 1 – Sat Jun 2
  2. Location TBA
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Top stories

Summer concerts in NYC

We’ve rounded up the top ten shows of the season, along with the best indie, festival and world-music picks at clubs and outdoor venues all over NYC.

NYC bear guide

Find out how you can walk among the bears with our handy field guide to New York City's gay ursine scene.

50 funniest New Yorkers

The best comedians—and most hilarious writers and performers—living in Gotham, as picked by TONY.

100 best NYC songs

The greatest tunes about Gotham. Hear them all and watch exclusive performances.

Music & Nightlife in pictures

Jack White at Roseland

The White Stripes hero goes it alone. (Photos and review)

Electric Daisy Carnival 2012

The electronic-music megafest makes its NYC-area debut.

Regina Spektor at United Palace

The downtown antifolk heroine journeyed to Washington Heights.

Night of 1000 Stevies 2012

The massive Nicksfest returns to Highline Ballroom.

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Music & Nightlife in video

Live at TONY: Here We Go Magic

Watch the band perform a stripped-down rendition of "Alone but Moving" in the TONY office.

Kurt Braunohler interview

The comedian discusses NYC’s comedy scene and his upcoming IFC show, Bunk.

Live at TONY: The Staves

The singing sisters from England charm the pants off Time Out New York with an in-office performance.

The Hookies 2012 International Escort Awards

Watch a video of red-carpet interviews at “the Oscars of escorting.”

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New York's best

Free music venues

Enjoy jazz, soul, rock and more—without paying a cover charge.

Best downtown rock clubs

The city's reliable sound factories.

Classiest jazz haunts

Find world-class jazz in a swank setting.

Best jazz bargains

The price is right at these clubs.

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