Things to Do in New York City: The Nightlife Attractions

New York City, known as "the city that never sleeps" is one of the most populated cities in the world, boasting a population of more than 8 million people. It offers a vast array of attractions and activities to explore during the daylight hours such as a walk in Central Park and a ride to the top of the landmark skyscrapers. New York also offers many activities late at night for locals and visitors alike to enjoy.

Bargemusic

Bargemusic is a barge tour which offers musical concerts not only in the day and evening, but late at night as well. Docked in Brooklyn, directly under the Brooklyn Bridge, this cruise travels up and down the Hudson River, while featuring spectacular views of the "Big City" with an excellent sound quality and the best talent in town. Concert cruises run 52 weeks per year, five days per week.

The Cozy Cafe

The Cozy Cafe Hooka Lounge offers late night food, drink and entertainment with show that start at 11:30pm each night of the week. Shows consist of a group professional belly dancers who perform to exotic music while a meal of Greek cuisine and drinks are served. A delightful array of desserts are available which include Baklava, Kataifi and a fruit platter.

Hunk-O-Mania

Hunk-O-Mania is a late night activity for the ladies, set on Manhattan Island, who enjoy adult yet tasteful entertainment. This consists of a bar and lounge serving drinks and appetizers, while an array of barely dressed men dance on-stage to entertain the women in the audience. Large group parties such as birthday and pre-wedding parties are available with reservations in advance.

Libation

Libation is an up-scale night club situated on the Lower East Side of Manhattan Island, which offers the live performances of the best local bands while alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers are served. An elegant dinner and brunch are available, during the evening and morning hours, while large private parties are available with full meals and catering with advance reservations.

Cleopatra's Needle

Cleopatra's Needle is situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan Island, featuring a delightful array of live jazz musicians performing an excellent quality of music entertainment while food and drinks are served. Performances begin at 8pm and continue until late into the night. An extensive food menu as well as a drink menu is offered throughout the duration of the performances. The food menu includes appetizers, pastas, vegetarian dishes, meat, poultry and seafood favorites. Desserts and coffee drinks are available as well.

Resources and References

Bargemusic http://www.bargemusic.org/
Cozy Cafe Hooka Lounge http://www.cozycafenyc.com/
Hunk-O-Mania http://www.usahunk.com/
Libation http://www.libationnyc.com/dev/index.php?page=home
Cleopatra's Needle http://www.cleopatrasneedleny.com/
Village Voice http://www.villagevoice.com/calendar/