Theatre 80 is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

1. Theatre 80

7.5
80 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · East Village · 27 tips and reviews

Steve M.Steve Morrow: Coolest people the owner is one of a kind the history involved with the building is very interesting the tour guide kt is awesome your gonna have a good time

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Come here for the naughtiest burlesque show in NYC, !BadAss! Burlesque. The performances at this bimonthly revue aren’t the playful, teasing kind; they’re perverse and raunchy. Read more.

Paige C.Paige C: If you grew up watching "Saved by the Bell" then you MUST see "Bayside! The Musical" ASAP! We were laughing the entire time. It's a musical parody sure to be loved by any 80's/90's pop-culture fan!

The Ellen Stewart Theatre @ LA MaMa is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

2. The Ellen Stewart Theatre @ LA MaMa

7.3
66 E 4th St (btw 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

Abiola A.Abiola Abrams: A NYC landmark -- or it should be.

FringeNYCFringeNYC: We are so excited that The Ellen Stewart Theatre @ LA MAMA returns as VENUE #9 at FringeNYC 2011! Read more.

Glenn Yousef C.Glenn Yousef C.: Rude, unhelpful staff!! Rude just like the people in the surrounding area...what a disappointment!

Tompkins Square Park is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

3. Tompkins Square Park

8.6
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · East Village · 160 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason McKeyton: Such a beautiful park to visit, specially if you have a dog! I love it!

DensDens: Head over to the dog park, pretend to give one of the furry little guys a scratch on the head but actually whisper how much you hate dogs into the lil' guy's ear. "Why you gotta poop everywhere?!"

KatKat: Best benches in the city

Connelly Theater is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

4. Connelly Theater

8.3
220 E 4th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Alphabet City · 8 tips and reviews

Andrey S.Andrey Samoylov: Great show, beautiful actors.

Greig R.Greig Roselli: Beautiful space. Look up before the performance to see three bas-relief theatre masks set into the proscenium arch.

FringeNYCFringeNYC: We are pumped that the Connelly Theater returns as VENUE #7 for FringeNYC 2011! Read more.

La Mama is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

5. La Mama

8.4
74A E 4th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Aves), New York, NY
Indie Theater · East Village · 9 tips and reviews

Simon K.Simon Kopec Modiano: Get there early to secure a premium seat. However, if you arrive a little late make sure to walk up the seating stair- you will have a better view of what seats are available.

Karen C.Karen Chung: Great experimental theater

Trae F.Trae F: Great old theater w a lot of history

The Infinite Wrench is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

6. The Infinite Wrench

8.3
85 E 4th St (btw 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · East Village · 5 tips and reviews

David D.David D.: About a quarter of the show changes each week, so after about a month or so it's a completely different show. If you don't see it this week, then you'll miss this version of the show forever!

David D.David D.: This show was formerly known as "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Bind," which has been running for more than a decade.

David D.David D.: Due to a trademark dispute, this wonderful and amazing show, formerly known as "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind," has officially changed its name to "The Infinite Wrench."

Kraine Theater is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

7. Kraine Theater

7.2
85 E 4th St (2nd Ave and Bowery), New York, NY
Theater · East Village · 20 tips and reviews

ConZergeConZerge: Want something a little quirky on Friday/Saturday night? Try the improv show here: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. You're given a play menu & order plays by shouting out numbers. Ask Conzerge.

Myke H.Myke H: Check their twitter for updates on really good shows. They post all the time and have festivals all the time too!

Hyphen S.Hyphen Sage: ChristmApocalypse in the Frigid Festival!

New York Theatre Workshop is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

8. New York Theatre Workshop

8.9
79 E 4th St (btwn The Bowery & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Theater · East Village · 22 tips and reviews

Frederic B.Frederic Bloch: One of the best theatres with the best shows in a NYC.

Rafael G.Rafael Gallegos: $20 Cheap tix on Sundays!

Becky P.Becky Paine: New Season start September 10. www.nytw.org

Orpheum Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

9. Orpheum Theatre

8.8
126 2nd Ave (at St. Marks Pl.), New York, NY
Indie Theater · East Village · 35 tips and reviews

Xristo M.Xristo M: Really good show,..enjoyed it thoroughly

BuyWithMe NYCBuyWithMe NYC: $39 gets you one ticket to see STOMP plus a $10 Dave & Buster’s gift card ($82.50 value) with this week's BWM deal-> Read more.

Teddy N.Teddy Nicholas: Make sure you print our your tickets, unless you're will call, then bring your credit card!

Ideal Glass Gallery is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

10. Ideal Glass Gallery

8.3
22 E 2nd St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · East Village · 1 tip

Laura G.Laura Gorman: great performances, nice space

Club Cumming is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

11. Club Cumming

8.2
505 E 6th St (Ave A), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 12 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Yes it's a bit of a dive bar, but it is the most exciting of its sort. Super love it in here. It's just like walking back into the early 90s clubs. Trust me, that's a huge compliment!

Christopher D.Christopher Doyle: This bar is owned by Alan Cumming, most recently in "Instinct" and "The Good Wife".

Kevin B.Kevin Baker: Have fun here

Wild Project is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

12. Wild Project

8.2
195 E 3rd St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Theater · Alphabet City · 9 tips and reviews

Jenny G.Jenny Gomez: DO NOT MISS Chad Beckim's after running through Oct 6th. Partial Comfort rocks!

Molly T.Molly T: Avant Music Festival. Do it!

Randy G.Randy Gibson: The annual Avant Music Festival of avant-garde music happens in February Read more.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in the East Village, New York.

13. Nuyorican Poets Cafe

8.0
236 E 3rd St (btwn Ave. B & C), New York, NY
Theater · Alphabet City · 39 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: Great atmosphere. Highly recommend going to one of its poetry slams.

NY WaterwayNY Waterway: If you have to wait awhile outside to get in...it is still worth it!

Akshay P.Akshay Patil: See a Moth StorySLAM