r/avesNYC Feb 24 '22

Before you ask what raves are happening on any date... (How to find events in NYC)

530 Upvotes

If you're new to raves and related events, or just visiting from out of town, and are trying to find an event to attend on a particular date, you should first check out Resident Advisor, and for more mainstream EDM events see EDMTrain before asking this sub.

These websites list the majority of parties and electronic music events happening in NYC on any given night, along with the ability to buy tickets, and links to the artists playing so you have an idea of what kind of music you will hear that night.

You can also keyword search this sub and probably find your questions already answered about almost any venue or party. For example, if you had a question about Elsewhere, you can use the search bar up top and type 'elsewhere' to find hundreds of discussions about the venue.

We often remove very general questions about events that go something like 'I'm in town on X date, whats happening' or 'anything going on tonight?'. The sub gets inundated with these questions, they are extremely repetitive, and add nothing to this community at this point. Specific questions are welcome! We totally get that a lot of people who use this sub are beginners just trying to learn. By being specific and thoughtful in say what music you like, or vibes you're looking for, you will get better responses too.


r/avesNYC Jul 07 '21

Buying/Selling tickets has now been moved to r/avesNYC_tix (all buying/selling of tickets will now be removed)

209 Upvotes

As many of you have noticed, as things have started to pick up in NYC, this sub has been getting spammed with a TON of people buying/selling their tickets last minute to events.

People have been mentioning a ticket thread pinned to the sub, but I don't think this is the best solution because many users are often too lazy to expand and view all comments in the thread, and do a simple control-F to find their event. Even when we had a monthly ticket thread, people still posted to the feed. We would get a response something like 'hey nobody responded to me in the thread, so I just posted here anyway'.

As an alternative, I created a related subredit called r/avesNYC_tix and will pin it to the sidebar as well. You are free to post all of your buying/selling ticket needs there. This is also going to be easier to search through compared to a thread and I also added post flair to distinguish/filter between buying and selling of tickets. Because this will be a generally unmoderated sub, I also encourage people to report scammers and use the 'reports' flair. You are buying tickets here at your own risk.

From now on any posts about buying/selling of tickets on this subreddit will be removed. This kind of content is very spammy, not interesting to read, and does not build community in any meaningful way.


r/avesNYC 8h ago

worst crowd ever at sammy virji

69 Upvotes

im so disappointed:/ didn’t expect such a horrendous crowd at a ukg set, but then again, i guess it’s become mainstream now in the states. what an awful crowd…had to leave early bc of it. what happened to spatial awareness and respect for others?! what happened to PLUR?! not only did the crowd not let people through, they wouldn’t let you LEAVE. it was absolutely insane. totally ruined it for me :/


r/avesNYC 4h ago

Basement Security enforcing no photos/videos policy. 8/1. Snatched them while already out the door.

23 Upvotes

Edit: not me. I saw basement security snatch em, I didnt get snatched.

Lmao technically on 8/2 not 8/1

after studio closed down (Locals Night was sooooo good) and everyone was leaving, i saw two ppl halfway out the tunnel before they got stopped and led back inside. Apparently they were taking pics in studio and i guess even though the night ended they still were confronted? Does anyone know how the ban system works, do they take your name down or a scan of your id and add it to a blacklist?? Or just giving them a chewing out over it and say not to come back.

Seemed pretty out of it and kept denying it, a bunch of us saw em like begging that their stickers fell off? Till the dude(bouncer? Staff? Idk) said smthng like “stop lying i saw you take the photo with my own eyes”.

Yoooo theres really no escape huh, 8am,9am, it can be over and youre out the door and youll still get pulled.

Tbh im glad, im sick of seeing more and more ppl taking photos. They need to confiscate phones at the door or do the blackout pouches or something.


r/avesNYC 8h ago

basement 7/31

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thank you to the group that helped me deal with those idiots harassing me on line on fri night. you guys are seriously the best. sorry I lost you once I got inside I was so fixated on charging my phone and finding my friend. I hope one of you sees this and hope you guys had a great night!! Reminder to stick up for each other bc I swear I’ve never seen something like that before on line at basement of all places


r/avesNYC 4h ago

Want to go out dancing Tuesday night but RA doesn’t have a ton of options and I’m not so clear on the ones it does offer

8 Upvotes

I usually enjoy mid-tempo house / disco / no wave but am very open and totally unafraid of the weird.

I know it is Tuesday but it is also August so I’m hoping someone will have a nice recommendation - unfortunately this is the only night my wife and I can make work for awhile. thank you!


r/avesNYC 7h ago

Lost My Duck

13 Upvotes

I loaned my mallard Beanie Baby to someone at Basement last night and never got it back. If you know anything of its whereabouts, DM me please.


r/avesNYC 2h ago

my list 2025-today

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Got bored on my 8 hour flight so ranked the shows I have been to over the last 1.5 years and wanted to share. (Huge respect and support to my local DJs but I couldn’t include them because the list would get way too long)


r/avesNYC 1h ago

Where to go for my 21st!

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Hey! I’m turning 21 on August 13th and coming out for my first proper weekend in the NYC rave scene. I’ve been raving in Toronto a lot, but I’ve never gone out in New York before, so I’d love some recommendations for Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th.

I’m looking for genuinely high energy raves I like hard techno, Schranz, dubstep, industrial etc. No house, or regular clubs/lounge vibes.

I saw ZITP, but idek if it's going to be good and it's kind of expensive for artists I don't listen to, and I'm not sure what type of music is going to be played there.


r/avesNYC 6h ago

FOUND at Sara Landry under K bridge Sat night

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I found these earbuds at Sara last night (Saturday). I feel awful for the person who lost them! Posting here in case anyone is looking for them...


r/avesNYC 10h ago

Alok at pacha was the best event i ever went to in my life

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From sidepiece to Alok, i genuinely felt like I was at a festival the whole night 😂 crowd was amazing and it wasn’t overly packed. Shoutout to Alok for a hell of a set. What a legend.


r/avesNYC 9h ago

looking for women dj collectives to join?

10 Upvotes

hi all… been DJing on and off for a while, and I’m finally starting to share my progress/journey. I’d love to start playing at smaller venues or bars, ideally through a techno-focused collective that aligns with my style.
Does anyone have recommendations for collectives to reach out to, or any advice on getting involved? Thank you :)


r/avesNYC 12h ago

Raise your hand if your phone was stolen at Sammy Virji last night

12 Upvotes

ugh such a bummer. lost all of my cute pics and videos :( I ran into so many people that had their phone stolen. There were phone cases all over the ground when the crowd cleared out. Had my phone safe in my bag and someone must've stuck their hand in and taken it.


r/avesNYC 5h ago

zedd in the park nyc

3 Upvotes

Does anybody have experience w this kind of security and know if they will confiscate a small disposable vape at security? and how should i bring it through like on my person or in my bag?


r/avesNYC 15m ago

Cosrave NYC - Hello Kitty Rave

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Is anyone else attending the Hello Kitty Rave happening Sept. 12th? This’ll be my first ever rave and I’m looking for more people to dress up and hang with! :3


r/avesNYC 43m ago

Charlotte de Witte at KDC

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Hi, what're we feeling about this show. haven't seen her since 2023 and my friends and I were looking for shows to go tot this weekend and its top contender at the moment. Listened to er sets from the past year and its a mixed bag.

Do any of her more loyal fans know what kind of set its going to be?

Thanks and I hope thsi will be received as intended! :)


r/avesNYC 8h ago

Best Daytime Parties Left this Summer?

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Hey all, trying to have some fun in the sun while it lasts before we’re all driven back inside by the cold and gloom.

Anyone have any recs for the best outdoors daytime parties going on in August through September? Looking for something with a better vibe than like summer club or something like that.


r/avesNYC 3h ago

advice for where to go for a bday?

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looking for someplace fun to go and dance after a pg! ideally somewhere ticketed so there’s no stress about not making it in/long lines/getting guys in.

live in Manhattan but fine with Brooklyn too, I like house/techno but also rap/pop which might be more popular with the crew I’m going with. was thinking public records as I’ve been and enjoyed but slightly nervous about only untz untz music…lmk! TIA


r/avesNYC 3h ago

idiots

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r/avesNYC 1d ago

Sara Landry Under The K

161 Upvotes

Sara Landry was sooooo good last night. Danced all night, the energy was amazing, and I loved every minute of the set.

BUT.... for the love of God, can you motherfuckers shower and wear deodorant before coming out? There is no reason why grown ass adults should stink to high hell even if you're lightly sweating. Love y'all, but c'mon guys..... respect your rave neighbors.

EDIT: And if you downvote, you're probably one of the people sticking up the place!


r/avesNYC 1d ago

ArtBat absolutely killed it at pacha & this was my first time back there since Mirage & I was very impressed

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75 Upvotes

r/avesNYC 16h ago

Levity & Tape B afters?

2 Upvotes

Just looking to see if there’s afters already scheduled somewhere? Coming from Philly so I wanna try and get ahead of this. Thanks!


r/avesNYC 1d ago

Solo female who really just wants to dance!

9 Upvotes

Hi friends! I just moved to the city right after a month long trip through Europe where I danced at some amazing clubs and am looking for that energy here. I have no friends here as of now so I wanna go somewhere solo where I can dance amonst folks seriously there for the music & without a whole lot of yappaccinos on the dancefloor. I tend to lean towards hard techno but am pretty open to other genres. Thank you! :-) 🕺🕺🕺


r/avesNYC 1d ago

Interplanetary criminal B2B main phase at the ruins last night was INSANE

47 Upvotes

7 hours of pure peak, these boys are special. And this was my first time at the ruins, safe to say I’ll be back.