Bar and Beats

Date: Mondays
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Blue Owl (196 2nd Ave, downstairs)
Cost: Free
File Under: Sophisticated, after work, open bar, world music
Open Bar: Top Shelf Sampling, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Every Monday the new speakeasy style lounge Blue Owl features a sampling of top shelf spirits while DJs spin samba and world music to ease you into the work week.

Crash Test

Date: Mondays
Time: 11:00pm
Location: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (307 West 26th Street)
Cost: Free
File Under: Improve Comedy
More Info: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
A weekly standup showcase for NY's top standup and alternative comedians hosted by Aziz Ansari. With special guest drop-ins, short films, and more. Click here for reservations. Limited tickets available at the door.

Ease on Down

Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00pm - 3:00am
Location: Sin Sin (corner of 5th Street and 2nd Ave)
Cost: Free
File Under: Hip Hop, World Rhythms, Funk
More Info: Afrokinetic
Chris Annibell, the man behind the monthly Afrokinetic parties, teams up with Qool DJ Marv and OBaH tonight for a free weekly party at Sin Sin. Think world rhythm inspired hip hop with (most likely) some funk thrown in for good measure.

Retail Mafia Mondays

Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Sway (305 Spring Street)
Cost: Free - $5
File Under: Hip Hop, Screw, Baltimore Club, Scenster
More Info: Oxy Cottontail
A veritable who's who of the LES hiperati (Think aNYthing, Alife, Irak, Married to the Mob, etc) promote, spin, and throw down at this weekly party. There is an occasional open bar and an occasional cover when special guests are flown in but the vibe is always surprisingly relaxed. There have been rumor of door drama so always know the who what and why and trying and bring some ladies along for guaranteed entry.

Tell Your Friends!

Date: Mondays
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Lolita Bar (266 Broome Street)
Cost: Free
File Under: Stand Up Comedy
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A rotating collection of stand up comedians combined with a folk-rock house band make this one of the more unique stand up nights around. Performers have appeared on Premium Blend, VH1, Comedy Central Presents, The Onion and more. A great alternative to midtowns high-priced comedy clubs.