Joe's Pub.
In 3 Shout NY guides.
Music
The Best Cabaret Venues in New York City
The Public Theater's downstairs venue is one of the most culturally vital rooms in the city.
Go for: boundary-pushing acts that do not fit the traditional show tune mold.
Music
The Best Small Music Venues in New York City
The seated cabaret room inside the Public Theater.
Go for: a songwriter you love, heard properly.
City
The East Village Guide: Where to Eat, Drink and Go Out in 2026
The intimate cabaret room inside The Public Theater, on the western edge of the neighborhood.
Go for: A late show.