F, N, R to 23rd St. Hours vary with event. The events change often, so check ahead. Other nights are devoted to pedestrian '80s pop or live bands. Chalk it up to the number of people needed to fill this place. Still, special events and the occasional stint by a reliable promoter warrant its inclusion here.
Hours vary with event.
If you don't mind traveling to the outer boroughs, you can get a slightly grittier taste of the city's musical life. Krystal's, in the Caribbean section of Queens, is where you'll hear a hot mix of hip-hop and reggae, played for a boisterous local audience. La Nueva Escuelita Escuelita used to be a seedy Latin drag club. Now, it's a rather less seedy Latin drag club, but no less entertaining. La Nueva Escuelita is oriented toward gay and lesbian Latinos, but all are welcome.