The world's most famous arena for a reason. All acts bring their A-game, and if the crowd is into it, the experience is second to none.
Nobody's better at booking shows. If its at Brooklyn Bowl you know it's going to be good. Put in for bowling & dinner at 9, you'll be fed and on the lanes by 11.
Stake out a spot stage right (house left) and you'll have groove space and short beer & bathroom lines all night.
Lit up for the holidays, it's an incomparable experience. Expect the High Culture set no matter who's playing.
Best small (<300 capacity) venue in the city. If a band's got buzz catch them here, the Merc is the last intimate show they'll do.
If you arrive late, head upstairs. The sound is fantastic and the rail has one of the best viewing spots in the city.
Load up on cheap margaritas at happy hour--the showroom cover starts at $10 and typically exceeds reasonable for the lineup.
Loading dock out back is the best place to catch an outdoor show in a concrete jungle. Drinks are surprisingly reasonable.
