Tribeca – Culture

We’ve previously extolled the Tribeca portions of Hudson River Park, particularly Piers 25 and 26, which offer everything from mini golf to dog runs to boardwalks and benches where you can admire the river views. We also spotlighted Tribeca’s numerous art galleries, and since then, even more have opened up. In 2023 alone the neighborhood welcomed Mriya, the self-proclaimed first Ukrainian art gallery in the city; 60 White, a champion of avant-garde and contemporary Latin American art; and Nino Mier Gallery, which already had sites in Los Angeles, Brussels, and Soho. And yes, Tribeca offers live entertainment too, including the options below.

 

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Located within the Borough of Manhattan Community College, this performing arts venue has entertained downtown Manhattan and visitors from beyond since 1983. Each season, it presents a wildly diverse program. Highlights of the 2023-24 season are a case in point: up-and-coming jazz saxophonist Julieta Eugenio, Broadway star Liz Callaway in concert, the Tango Legends dance troupe, CirqueTacular’s Art of Circus, and a musical adaption of the Magic School Bus series of kids’ books.

 

 

Tribeca Comedy Lounge

 When you’re in need of a good laugh, stop by this comedy club. In addition to a rotating group of regulars, you might get to watch touring comedians you’ve no doubt seen on Netflix, at a comedy festival, or on one of the late-night shows. Sheng Wang, Sammy Obeid, Kate Willett, and Dan St. Germain are just a few of the myriad comedians who have delivered punchlines here recently.

 

 

The Django

Every night is jazz night at this subterranean supper club in the basement of the Roxy Hotel. Among the performers who have taken the stage here recently are the Lafayette Harris Trio, AC Lincoln, Matt Chertkoff, Lee Taylor, and the Ed Cherry Quartet. Adding to the experience are craft cocktails, a menu of small and large plates, vaulted ceilings, and leather banquettes. A swinging time is all but guaranteed.

 

 

1803

Another restaurant offering live music—most nights and weekend afternoons—1803 hosts not just jazz artists but also salsa, funk, blues, and cumbia talents. The performances take place on the balcony above the main dining area, an ideal accompaniment to the New Orleans cuisine.

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This isn’t live entertainment so much as immersive entertainment: digital, generative, interactive art exhibits. Light installations, a sound bath, and 3D visuals guide visitors through installations that replicate caverns, hanging gardens, a kaleidoscope, and more—a little New Age, a little trippy.