You don’t have to be a regular night owl to enjoy the parties, clubs, DJs and lounges that abound in the NYC nightlife scene. Take a look back at some of the city’s legendary scenes, then scope out the boroughs’ hottest options for every preference and price cap. Notable New York nightlife names dish on the parties you won’t want to miss, door-people reveal how to behave if you want to get in, and we fill you in on our latest favorite DJ mixes available for you listening pleasure.
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The best gay nightlife in New York
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The best places to dance in NYC
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Superstar DJ Armin van Buuren on what NYC means to his music
Grammy-nominated Dutchman Armin van Buuren finds himself right at home
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The top club sound systems
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Danceteria, Studio 54 and other legendary clubs and parties
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Cool nightlife photographers in New York
Feast your eyes on some of NYC’s best nightlife photography
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These incredible photos show NYC nightlife is anything but dead
Our fair city’s edge ain’t dulling anytime soon
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What it’s like to be a late-night dancer in NYC
When the sun goes down, these four talented performers turn it up. At everything from East Village bars to monthly gay parties, it takes more work than you...
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