| NYC Nightlife has traditionally been an adult institution | | | | you're lucky, you might get to hear the Abyssinian |
| - most NY nightspots are clearly off limits to minors. | | | | Baptist Church Gospel choir from Harlem - arguably |
| However, there actually is a NYC Nightlife available to | | | | the premier gospel group in the country. |
| those under the age of 21. In fact, there is a large | | | | If "Riverdance" is more your style, you might want |
| number of NYC nightspots that admit people as | | | | to catch the traditional Celtic music concerts held at |
| young as 16. | | | | the Blarney Star. This venue offers two shows |
| Some of these clubs and nightspots cater especially | | | | every Friday night, and at $10, the cover charge is a |
| to the under-21 crowd; others are open to minors on | | | | bargain. |
| certain nights and/or for particular shows. | | | | Young people who appreciate the sizzling Latin |
| One thing that young people heading out to enjoy | | | | rhythms of salsa and the meringue will want to check |
| NYC Nightlife will need is an ID; if you are a young | | | | out Helena's on Lafayette Street. This NYC Nightlife |
| person going out for an evening on the town, you | | | | venue features DJs playing the latest music for Cuba |
| will need to prove your age (sorry, middle-schoolers), | | | | and Latin America in a Spanish Garden setting - and |
| and don't attempt to order any alcoholic drinks. | | | | admission is FREE. |
| Chances are they won't be served in any event, and | | | | Young people today are happily rediscovering the |
| if they are, you will have to present your ID before | | | | swing dancing enjoyed by their grandparents of the |
| a member of the waitstaff will even take your order | | | | World War II generation. While Irving Plaza offers |
| (not that you should be in that part of the club | | | | other types of music as well, youngsters who want |
| anyway!) | | | | to hear the sounds that inspired the jitterbug, the |
| That said, here is a sample of NYC Nightlife available | | | | lindy hop and the suzie-q should come to their |
| to the under-21 crowd. You'll note that these | | | | Sunday big band performances. |
| nightspots offer the same range and diversity as | | | | The Big Easy comes to the Big Apple at La Belle |
| adult venues - and it costs a whole lot less to get in | | | | Epoque, where young people can enjoy French |
| to most of them as well! | | | | specialties while hearing great Louisiana zydeco music. |
| The BB King Blues Club and Grill is a venue that is | | | | This cafe is located on Broadway and is open from |
| open to people of all ages, featuring the best | | | | Wednesday through Sunday. |
| R&B performers in the area. For the | | | | This is just the tip of the iceberg - young people |
| spiritually-minded seeking an alternative to Sunday | | | | who are willing to do a bit of detective work will find |
| morning church services, the club offers a "Gospel | | | | a rich diversity of NYC Nightlife available to them. |
| Music Brunch" at 1 and 3 on Sunday afternoons; if | | | | |
