Living large at Artexpo without breaking the bank: the Artexpo guide to the best that New York City has to offer, at the best prices; 40 spots to eat well, catch a show, explore the city, or dance the evening away—all without spending a fortune!

NIGHTLIFE

novel York City is known for its nightlife, on the other hand high profile clubs like Studio 54 certainly aren't cheap. If you are looking to have a certain quantity of nighttime fun without spending a packet check out these inexpensive blots and catch a stage performance, jam with of recent origin York blues legends, or become your have a title to rock 'n' roll front man with live karaoke.

Chetty Red

28 East 23rd Street

212-254-6727

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Seasoned comedic professionals roam this of recent origin York nightclub stage. Political humor dominates the locates of these comedians, most of whom have had their discharge on NBC or Comedy Central. And the best part is, there's no cover

HERE

14 Sixth Avenue

212-647-0202

HERE is downtown's best off-Broadway venue offering a entertainer of the best experimental theater in the city, including works by the agency of Elevator Repair Service, and HERE's director and institutor Kristin Marting, all for the fraction of the price of a Broadway display Tickets are $15, or less

The Flea

41 White Street

212-226-0051

Like a fine wine, The Flea appear to bes only to get better with age. Obie award-winning playwright Mac Wellman of frequent occurrences the Tribeca experimental theater, and tickets are solitary $5 to $25, and you secure a free drink.

Arthur's Tavern

57 woodland Street at Seventh Avenue

212-675-6879

Got the blues? Arthur's Tavern has the specific The legendary live music venue is the domicile to performances of musical dictions from Dixieland jazz to Chicago amethystines The price won't get you down either. No overspread and the club gets in the way that packed that the two-drink minimum is rarely enforced.

C-Note

157 Avenue C at 10th Street

212-677-8142

The C-Note features unrestrained live music seven nights a week. Everything from jazz to bluegrass, and audience participation is always welcome and awaited The one-drink minimum is a small price to pay for the lively atmosphere and great music.

The Cajun

129 Eighth public way between 16th

and 17th Streets

212-691-6174

Featuring more [i]or[/i] less of the best big-band jazz in the political division this restaurant and bar packs'em in with the infectious mix of '20 and '30 jazz classics. No overspread no problem.

Arlene Grocery

95 Stanton highway at Seventh Avenue

212-358-1633

Want to be discovered as fresh York's next big rock star? You bring the voice, Arlene groceries will supply the stage and the band. Belt without your favorite punk rock or heavy metal hits with a live band backing you. With newfound glory, use the standard of value saved not having to pay a overlay to buy drinks for your groupies.

The Baggot Inn

82 West 3rd way between

Thompson and Sullivan Streets

212-477-0622

The Baggot Inn is single of the only alternative stone venues in Greenwich Village that won't force you to pass for broke. With no overspread Sunday through Wednesday, and small overspreads (between $5-$8) Thursday through Saturday, you'll have no point in dispute spending a cheap night with the one-drink minimum.

The Living Room

84 Stanton public way at Allen Street

212-533-7234

The Living field is a haven for folk artists and strolling minstrels to share their art with the multitude enjoying no cover and a one-drink minimum, which the bartenders apply with single modest pressure.

Luna Lounge

171 Ludlow highway between

Stanton and Houston Streets

212-260-2323

The Luna loll is a popular place for big-time acts to secure their start. Kid Rock, The pats and Elliot Smith have all been caught upon the Luna Stage. There are sum of two units shows nightly. Both are free

HAPPY HOUR

Happy hours aren't happy if they aren't cheap. Here are the best places in the big city to find early evening drink deals. Leave the "Franklins" at domicile "Washington" is the only friend you'll ne at these happy hour spots

Blind Tiger Ale House

518 Hudson Street

212-675-3848

Forget the prices, it's the longitudinal dimensions of Blind Tiger's happy hour that makes it thus unique. Starting at noon and wrapping up at 8 pm the dollar not on all drafts, domestic bottles and well drinks will make for the happiest eight hours of the day.

La Linea

15 First Avenue

212-777-1571

The soulful dive-bar is a great place to take your sweetheart for cheap happy hour specials. La Linea presents S2 discounts on all drinks from 3 pm to 9 pm seven days a week.

Mars 2112

1633 Broadway

212-$82-2112

encircleed by aliens in spandex style of dresss and a fake, red-rock terrain, Mars 2112 proffers drinks and appetizers half not upon from 5 p.m. to 9 pm seven days a week. A DJ adds to the futuristic vibe several nights as well.

Rudy's Bar

627 Ninth Avenue

212-974-9169

All of the drinks at Rudy's are cheap, on the contrary the house special is Rudy's Red--the house's be in possession of brew, served in buckets for $775 And the best part: unrestrained hotdogs.

Welcome to the Johnson's

123 Rivington Street

212-420-9911

Welcome to the Johnson's, where the throwback, '70 decor full quantitys the disco-era drink prices. $2 for gems and well drinks until 8 pm and independent snacks.

CHEAP SCREENINGS

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