A Greenwich Village Live Music Night Around MacDougal Street

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Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

168 West 4th Street

Start with paella at Tio Pepe, 168 West 4th Street. The menu pairs Spanish and Mexican dishes, including enchiladas. Add sangria or a margarita before heading to Cellar Dog for jazz. Tio Pepe opens at 4 PM Wednesday through Friday and noon on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 16:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1)

75 Christopher Street

After dinner at Tio Pepe, continue to Cellar Dog at 75 Christopher Street for nightly live jazz with pool, ping-pong, and shuffleboard. Games run first come, first served, with pricing based on player count and time. The venue does not serve its own food, but delivery is allowed inside while you listen.

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115 MacDougal Street

Descend into Cafe Wha? at 115 MacDougal Street for the next live set. The intimate Greenwich Village basement venue has hosted music since 1959. A nightly house band residency anchors the schedule, alongside occasional ticketed shows by touring artists. Budget for a two-item food or drink minimum per person at either kind of performance.

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Mon – Thu, 19:00 – 03:30 (+1); Fri – Sun, 14:00 – 03:30 (+1)

183 West 10th Street, basement

Make Smalls Jazz Club the final stop for late-night jam sessions at 183 West 10th Street. The intimate basement hosts daily live jazz in a close-up setting suited to focused listening. Pre-booked admission is typically 35 USD per person. A one-drink minimum applies per person, per set. Tickets are non-refundable.