1. Fig. 19
8.6
131 Chrystie St (btwn Broome & Delancey St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 122 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: The drinks are a bit on the sweet side -- and there's proseco on tap if that's your jam -- but it has a chill vibe in the back of an art gallery that's a great reprieve from the rest of the LES.
Simon Favreau-Lessard: Hidden at the back of an art gallery, this Speakeasy offers some solid cocktail offering
Alexis Bendjouia: Go in through the art gallery, great little speakeasy. Pretty romantic I guess...
2. New Museum
7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
The Standard: NY (See) Check out this museum to discover kooky new artists and inspiration, then go to the roof to take in the awesome LES view! Read more.
Concert Ticket Agency: Founded in 1977. New art, new ideas...amazing. Parties here are a must. Great place to see live music as well.
Mae 🌸🌺 Beerman: Loved this museum. Nice space, cute shop. And great art of course.
3. Rockwood Music Hall
8.5
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 143 tips and reviews
Mazda: There's no cover, but there is a drink minimum. Just choose from their great selection of artists and enjoy!
lauren: No cover shows featuring some amazing up and coming artists!
Christina Sees: one of the best places for live music. I dare you to go to a show right now. Pick an artist, any artist. They'll all impress.
4. Bitforms Gallery
8.5
131 Allen St (btwn Rivington and Delancey St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 7 tips and reviews
Christin Gabriel: "X by Y" was a great exhibit/installation intersecting art, technology, programming, & design. Artist: Daniel Ronzin
Marius Watz: Dedicated to digital art, Bitforms has a roster of amazing artists.
Eric Braverman: Beautiful Art
5. Con Artist Collective
8.1
119 Ludlow St (btw Rivington and Delancey), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews
Brian Shevlin: Weekly art gallery exhibit and party every Wednesday from 8pm until very late, usually 4am. Pick up some amazing original art at reasonable prices.
Kanako Miyamoto: Check out their website. www.conartistnyc.com They'll tell you what art exhibition going. There is always something fun going on every Wednesday.
Kanako Miyamoto: If you are looking for a cool painting for your apartment, you will find one here art work price range from $20 to $2000. Ask for Chris Mendoza's work. He is one of the coolest artist in the century.
6. Dixon Place
8.4
161A Chrystie St (btw Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews
Little Lord Theater: Home to one of our favorite evenings of performances, Little Theatre, usually the second Monday of the month. Be sure to buy a reasonably-priced drink at the bar to support indie arts programming!
Carla: Great performances every month at the International Women Artists' Salon 2nite showcasing video and poetry......more later
Robert Madison: They support local artists!
7. Sperone Westwater
8.9
257 Bowery (Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews
Pierre Valade: Having first opened its doors in 1975, the gallery is now celebrating its 35th anniversary, and continues to exhibit an international roster of prominent artists working in a wide variety of media. Read more.
Lower East Side Partnership: Sperone Westwater is the number one gallery in the LES! They'll be showcasing some of their favorite exhibits at Art Basel Miami Beach. Can't make it? No worries. They're always in the LES!
Chloe: Love the newest exhibition and how they present the beautiful works
9. citizenM Bowery
9.2
189 Bowery (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 7 tips and reviews
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Totally young scene. Pretty cool tho and I love that meres one from 5 Pointz is doing and curating the art. The outdoor plaza “open to the public” will be an interesting experiment.
Furio: Chill or work in the beautiful canteen, then later go on rooftop for a drink with one of the greatest view of downtown and more, finally walk down the stairs since it's the Museum of the Street Art!
Jacobo Gómez: Awesome location, the rooms are tiny bit otherwise perfect. Go to the rooftop and have a drink looking over any part of Manhattan you want.
10. Salon 94 Bowery
7.5
243 Bowery (Stanton St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 5 tips and reviews
BLOUIN ARTINFO: At Gagosian uptown, Richard Prince is showing pricey new paintings. At this new space, the third Salon 94 outpost, he offers three decades of art peculiarly placed on humble T-shirts.
Oz Lubling: Interesting and often challenging art displayed beautifully in this unique space.
Lower East Side Partnership: Experience the brightness of Art Basel Miami Beach at Salon 94 Bowery with exhibits from Katy Grannan, Gordon Parks and Karl Fritsch. It's like Art Basel Miami Beach without the crowds.
12. The Slipper Room
8.0
167 Orchard St (at Stanton St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · Lower East Side · 57 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Open your mind and slide into the Slipper Room. It’s your Lower East Side haven for the sultry and seductive arts. So grab your ID and come on by.
Elvis Rodricks: Came here for the midnight show performance. Funny host and acts. Talented burlesque and cirque art performances. Not too crowded albeit limited seating. For $10 its a great deal!
Sriram Krishnan: Super fun entertainment, esp with Alfredo as the host
13. Bowery Ballroom
9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
Diego Rufo: One of the best music venues in NY. It books great bands, both well known and up-and-coming. If you’re curious about an artist, this is where you seem them. And it does not oversell the space!! Read more.
Songkick: Intimate venue that welcomes an eclectic mix of high quality performing artists to its stage. Be prepared for it to get crowded though!
New York Habitat: Converted into a music venue in 1997, the Bowery Ballroom features artists from all genres. It's spacious but the balcony is the best spot!