At long last, Friday night is upon us! Whether you've meticulously planned out every stop of the evening or decided to leave your night up to fate, check out how these interesting individuals will be killin' time in New York City...
Name: Holly GoNightly
Age: Old enough to know better
Profession: Writer/Editor at BlackBook magazine
What are you doing tonight? Going to dinner in Brooklyn, then to the Bunker Club for a DJ friend’s birthday party.
How are you getting in? Taking my chances, but I think that knowing the DJ might help with the details.
Why? Being a nightlife writer, it’s important to keep tabs on what’s going on with the after-dark denizens, which constantly has me going out, and usually to the place of the moment. Bunker is that place, and it just so happens that this ‘it’ place is also the site for a birthday party. I wouldn’t necessarily seek to go to these places on a regular basis myself, I’m a big fan of seeing bands, drinking at dive bars, trying new restaurants, and basically enjoying the nuances of any bar, or restaurant—no matter the perceived “cool” factor. If Bunker doesn’t work out tonight, I would probably head to Mayahuel or Death & Co for some relaxing drinks, and those hot/knowledgeable bartenders
If you had to change plans and kill time some other way, what would you be doing? If I didn’t have to go out tonight I’d probably take a bath and watch Mad Men. Finish of the week by numbing my mind and staring at a blank wall in silence for a few hours. Or see a movie at Sunshine Cinema.
Age: Old enough to know better
Profession: Writer/Editor at BlackBook magazine
What are you doing tonight? Going to dinner in Brooklyn, then to the Bunker Club for a DJ friend’s birthday party.
How are you getting in? Taking my chances, but I think that knowing the DJ might help with the details.
Why? Being a nightlife writer, it’s important to keep tabs on what’s going on with the after-dark denizens, which constantly has me going out, and usually to the place of the moment. Bunker is that place, and it just so happens that this ‘it’ place is also the site for a birthday party. I wouldn’t necessarily seek to go to these places on a regular basis myself, I’m a big fan of seeing bands, drinking at dive bars, trying new restaurants, and basically enjoying the nuances of any bar, or restaurant—no matter the perceived “cool” factor. If Bunker doesn’t work out tonight, I would probably head to Mayahuel or Death & Co for some relaxing drinks, and those hot/knowledgeable bartenders
If you had to change plans and kill time some other way, what would you be doing? If I didn’t have to go out tonight I’d probably take a bath and watch Mad Men. Finish of the week by numbing my mind and staring at a blank wall in silence for a few hours. Or see a movie at Sunshine Cinema.
 Age: 21 Profession: DJ/Producer What are you doing tonight? Tonight you'll be able to catch me gallivanting around the LES for a bit before I make my way over to Sullivan Room for One Family. If all goes well, maybe I'll hit an after hours spot and hope things get slightly out of hand! How are you getting in? Teleportation. Why? Bass music heavy-hitter Ginz is in town for One Family, definitely not a show you want to pass up. He's a great producer and his music will have you moving and bouncing around without a doubt! If you had to change plans and kill time some other way, what would you be doing? Hmmm, I know it's a Friday night but I've been meaning to go see the Banksy film, "Exit Through the Gift Shop." It's gotten rave reviews and I'm a huge fan of his work. So if all else fails, you can find me in that independent theater on the east end of Houston with a big bag of popcorn and some snocaps. ***Make sure you catch my set at "Stuff the Turkey Rave" in Brooklyn, it is sure to be an amazing time. There's a killer lineup in a dope party spot with two dance floors and open bar specials all night. For more information visit the facebook event page. *** www.soundcloud.com/crisiskid www.facebook.com/djcrisiskid |
 Name: Steve Lewis Age: Ageless, older and younger than you or even me. Profession: Nightlife correspondent Blackbook magazine, hospitality/interior designer, dj, consultant, bon vivant What are you doing tonight? Going to multiple clubs/lounges/bars. How are you getting in? I'm Steve Lewis and my attendance is desired by many. Why? I will go to White Noise for the rockers and the music. I will go to Boom Boom Room to see whats happening at this chic spot. I will go to Lit to hang with friends. I will go to Snap to see if my design of the place is working. I will go to SubMercer to close the evening and wind down with the people who run the joint... who I love. In each case I go to places where I expect that an enjoyable or enlightening experience might be found. I try only to go to joints where the expected is unexpected. Plans are very restrictive and in an age of instantaneous communication they are silly. You may be taken here or there. I go into the night armed with an open mind. Planning ahead surely is a bore and for amateurs. A perfect stranger might bear me to an imperfect place... now that is what I seek from the night. |
Name: Alfonso Gaitan Vald'es
Age: 25
Profession: Designer/Illustrator
What are you doing tonight? Not sure, i do not plan my nights, it's better to come up with something at the moment. Most likely Friday's for me would include Eastern Bloc, Metropolitan, and Union Pool.
How are you getting in? With lot's of style of course. I go often so they won't even check my ID. There is no guest list, which I love, cause the thought of waiting KILLS ME.
Why go there?
The boys are hot, the girls are pretty. Most of them are usually local and when you meet foreigners, they tend to be pretty fun and outgoing; you can find what I call the NY style in their clothing, which is very cool. The music has a good variety; it wont get you tired. But most important, these are the places where you can run into friends, chit-chat, have a drink, and share a sexy move or two.
If plans changed? I guess i would just start walking on 2nd ave, get a falafel in the east village, and something to do would come to mind.
Age: 25
Profession: Designer/Illustrator
What are you doing tonight? Not sure, i do not plan my nights, it's better to come up with something at the moment. Most likely Friday's for me would include Eastern Bloc, Metropolitan, and Union Pool.
How are you getting in? With lot's of style of course. I go often so they won't even check my ID. There is no guest list, which I love, cause the thought of waiting KILLS ME.
Why go there?
The boys are hot, the girls are pretty. Most of them are usually local and when you meet foreigners, they tend to be pretty fun and outgoing; you can find what I call the NY style in their clothing, which is very cool. The music has a good variety; it wont get you tired. But most important, these are the places where you can run into friends, chit-chat, have a drink, and share a sexy move or two.
If plans changed? I guess i would just start walking on 2nd ave, get a falafel in the east village, and something to do would come to mind.
Name: Alex G
Age: 27
Profession: Grad Student/Promoter
What are you doing tonight? Dinner at Pelea Mexicana, then Cipriani SoHo and Le Bain
How are you getting in? I'm the promoter I use myself to get in.
Why go there? The owner of Pelea Mexicana is a friend of a friend and he was kind enough to give us a free dinner and drinks tonight to pregame before our party at Cipriani. We're promoter's at Cipriani SoHo; we host a table with gorgeous girls. Afterward we usually go to Le Bain at The Standard. The people are extremely friendly and the music there is usually great! Le bain is usually a douchebag-free environment, which is a huge plus especially in the Meatpacking!
If you weren't working tonight? I would definitely go watch Harry Potter. I've been waiting for this movie for quite some time. If i wasn't working and HP7 wasn't out, I would probably do a bar crawl from the LES to the east village with the boys. I haven't had a chance to hang out with my dudes in a while it's been too long since we've all gotten rowdy.
Age: 27
Profession: Grad Student/Promoter
What are you doing tonight? Dinner at Pelea Mexicana, then Cipriani SoHo and Le Bain
How are you getting in? I'm the promoter I use myself to get in.
Why go there? The owner of Pelea Mexicana is a friend of a friend and he was kind enough to give us a free dinner and drinks tonight to pregame before our party at Cipriani. We're promoter's at Cipriani SoHo; we host a table with gorgeous girls. Afterward we usually go to Le Bain at The Standard. The people are extremely friendly and the music there is usually great! Le bain is usually a douchebag-free environment, which is a huge plus especially in the Meatpacking!
If you weren't working tonight? I would definitely go watch Harry Potter. I've been waiting for this movie for quite some time. If i wasn't working and HP7 wasn't out, I would probably do a bar crawl from the LES to the east village with the boys. I haven't had a chance to hang out with my dudes in a while it's been too long since we've all gotten rowdy.
Name: Ashley Simpson
Age: 24
Profession: Editorial Assistant at Interview magazine.
What are you doing tonight? Drinks with friends at Spuyten Duyvil in Williamsburg, stopping by a friend's art party/exhibition opening at an event space in Chelsea. Then, who knows? Dancing at The Jane?
How are you getting in? No tight doors tonight.
Why? It's Friday and by the end of the long week, I just want to catch up with friends. Looking forward to a low-key evening...
If you had to change plans and kill time some other way, what would you be doing? Twin Shadow and Bear in Heaven at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Dance-crazy 80s new wave and hazy, synth-rock. Should be good.
Hope this was inspirational! Now go out and have some fun, it's Friday!
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