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Festivities
8 Having A Ball
From history to location, everything you need to know about Governors Ball.

9 Going Mobile

We took Gov Balls mobile app for a spin so you can navigate the festival like a pro.

11 PLAYLIST

Stream the lineup to familiarize yourself with all 60+ of the festivals artists.

Ready to Rock Fucked Up gets down with a fan at ya Festival in Norway, 2010. By Marjana Jaidi

Departments
5 Your Experts 43 Masthead

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Guide
We divided NYC by Gov Balls transport options Shuttle, Ferry, and Subway and provided recommendations for where to eat, sleep, shop, party, and explore near each.

The

Gov Ball Festival Guide

Contents

14 Shuttle Williamsburg + Greenpoint 21 Ferry Nomad + Kips Bay + Flatiron 28 Subway Union Square + East Village
Hours 35 After Where to eat around the
official after parties.

How to use our Guide:

Click on the home button from any page to return to the table of contents. Use these tabs to navigate between categories within The Guide. All icons and links throughout the guide lead to to more content and/or info.

On The Cover:

The Williamsburg Bridge, shot from Brooklyn by Oliver Correa.

Your

Experts

Look for these music insiders recommendations, found throughout the guide.
Yeasayer

Chris Keating at ya Festival. By Marjana Jaidi

Chris Keating

NYC Favorite: El Tenampa Tacos in Sunset Park. The best and most secret tacos in NYC. First Festival: WHFStival, Washington DC in 1997. I think Green Day and Echo and The Bunnymen played. Favorite Festival: The one that happens in my backyard. On Repeat: Dion, A Certain Ratio, Jaheim. Travel Essentials: Mouthwash, The Wire. Coolest Place Youve Visited: Newgrange, Ireland; Teufelsberg, Berlin; Arcosanti, Arizona.

Swear and Shake By Tetiana Steblova

Swear and Shake

Kari Spieler
NYC Favorite: I love hanging in Clinton Hill. First Festival: Mountain Jam at Hunter Mountain. It was one of the best shows weve ever played. So so fun! Favorite Festival: Shaky Knees in Atlanta. On Repeat: Ive been loving the new Youth Lagoon. Its gorgeous. Also, Blake Mills record is a good one. Travel Essential: Underwear. Gov Ball Must-See: I cant wait to see Feist. She is one of my favorite artists and Ive never gotten to see her play.

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Your
MS MR

Experts

Max Hershenow
NYC Favorite: Impossible to choose! I really love my neighborhood, Bed-Stuy, and especially my local bar One Last Shag :) First Festival: My parents used to work at a tiny folk music festival where I grew up in Idaho that we went to every summer, but my first real festival was actually Bestival, which we played last year! Favorite Festival: Laneway Festival in Australia. On Repeat: Tove Lo, St Lucia and Haim. Travel Essential: Sweatpants. Gov Ball Must-See: Im a huge Dirty Projectors fan and keep missing them, so Im excited to check them out, but Im also pretty pumped to see Kanye.

Lizzy Plapinger
NYC Favorite: My favorite quintessential NYC spot is Grand Central Station. First Festival: I THINK it was Wireless Festival in London in 2006, both The Strokes and Massive Attack headlined. Favorite Festival: Glastonbury. On Repeat: Daft Punk, Mac DeMarco, and Tame Impala. Travel Essential: Disposable Camera. Gov Ball Must-See: So many of my favorite artists are playing (Beach House, Bloc Party etc.) so the challenge is going to be getting to see as much as possible and hoping it doesnt all overlap too much! I still havent seen Twin Shadow play (and Im a huge fan) so Im definitely looking forward to seeing him.

Ms MR By Logan White

Founders Entertainment

Jordan Wolowitz

NYC Favorite: Sushi Yasuda. First Festival: Bonnaroo. Favorite Festival: Besides Gov Ball? Outside Lands. On Repeat: Wavves, Portugal. The Man, Charli XCX. Travel Essentials: Toothbrush, toothpaste, socks. Coolest Place Youve visited: Greece. Gov Ball Must-See: All of them!

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Festivities
8 Having a Ball
Everything you need to know about Gov Ball.

Preview the Gov Ball mobile app and get a rundown of its features.

Test Drive

1 1 Playlist

We help you navigate the lineup with these essential artists.

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Having a Ball
At A Glance
Randalls Island, New York

Location Dates

Surfs Up Matthew Shultz of Cage the Elephant surfs the crowd at Gov Ball 2012. By Laura Baker-Finch

June 7-9, 2013

11:45am / Midnight

Starts / Ends: Reentry Money

Not Allowed

Cash Only, ATMS On-Site

Average Weather
79-64F (26-17C)

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Website

Gov Ball basics: your starting point for navigating the festival like a pro.

In less than three years, Governors Ball has managed to cement itself as New York Citys premier music festival. Its 2011 debut on Governors Island lent Gov Ball its name, but it was the following installment on Randalls Island where the festival truly shined. 2012s two-day event showed that a crowd can be moved as much by surging guitars and strategic crescendos as by computerized beats and equalizer teaks. For 2013, Governors Ball stays true to its previous editions, if not in original location, in its diverse, yet well-curated, lineup. Expect the same fun in the sun as in 2011 and 2012, but with an extra stage, an extra day, and extra artists. This years motto should be go big or go home and yours should match. Laura Baker-Finch

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Test Drive:

GovMobile Ball App

E verything you need to know about the Gov Ball mobile app. By Maressa Levy

Download:

means theyve done away with paper schedules and maps, so if you want to know whats going on at the festival, the mobile app, available for iPhone and Android platforms, is absolutely essential to navigating the festival. For our review, we broke down the app into four sections Lineup & Schedule, Eat & Drink, News & Social, and Gov Ball Cam - to help you navigate the ins and outs of Randalls Island. We also listed some helpful features that will be rolled out in the coming weeks. Read on for tips on how to best utilize the apps features both before and during the festival. Pre-festival, create your own custom schedule to ensure your favorite artists sets dont overlap, and while youre at Gov Ball, review (and tweet at) your favorite food and beverage vendors, or share Gov Ball official polaroid-style photos via your social networks. Be sure to check the app regularly for updates, as the Festival Map, Eventbrite Mobile Ticketing, Festival Essentials, and Attractions will be added closer to the festival date.

Gov Balls eco-friendly approach

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Test Drive:

Gov Ball Mobile App

The Run-Down
Lineup & Schedule Eat & Drink News & Social Gov Ball Cam

Use it For: Syncing your mobile custom schedule with the one you created on the official Gov Ball website. Cool Feature: Use the Grid View to see which performers overlap and calculate exactly how much time you have to grab a beer between sets.

Use it For: Viewing vendor locations on the map or writing a review for the food youve already sampled. Cool Feature: The Twitter tab under the about section of select vendors allows you to tweet what you eat. Just had the best grilled cheese of your life or decided that Jalapeo Corn Dogs are your new favorite food? Tweet em!

Use it For: Posting to Twitter and Facebook directly from the app. Cool Feature: If you use the @ and # symbols in the tool bar while posting to Twitter within the app, @ govballnyc and #govballnyc will automatically come up. To tweet at anyone else, use the @ on your keypad.

Use it For: Creating Official Gov Ball polaroid-style photos, which you can take on the spot or import from your Photo Library. Cool Feature: Share photos directly from Gov Ball Cam to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Look Out For...

Navigate the festival grounds with the Festival Map, which you can use to locate food and beverage vendors, lounges, attractions, and stages. You can also filter the maps pins by category, which is useful if youre searching for a specific vendor or stage. Use Eventbrite Mobile Ticketing to access your Gov Ball Ticket and Transportation Pass straight from your phone so you dont have to deal with pesky details. Under Eat & Drink, check the Festival Essentials to find out whats allowed into the festival, and use the Attractions feature to fill your downtime with lawn games and ping-pong.

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Playlist

1. These White Walls

Swear And Shake

2. Float

Pacific Air

3. Nice Flight
Solid Gold St. Lucia

4. All E yes On Y ou 5. Form

POLICA

On Cloud 9 Kendrick Lamar at Roseland Ballroom, February 2013. By Marjana Jaidi

6. The Feeling
The Knocks Holy Ghost!

7. Its Not Over 8. Pierce the Morning Rain

Dinosaur Jr.

This Spotify Playlist is the final piece to your Gov Ball pregame. Listen to it, learn it, love it.

9. Household Goods
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

By Jason Rezvan

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Playlist
10. Angsty
Best Coast

1 1. Six Weeks 12. Messages

Of Monsters And Men Dillon Francis featuring Simon Lord

13. Black Spot

Local Natives

14. Sad E yes

Crystal Castles

15. The Bad In Each Other

Feist
I Love It Icona Pop at the Converse Fader Fort during CMJ 2012. By Marjana Jaidi

16. My Body 1 7. Wishes

Young the Giant Beach House

18. Gone Baby, Dont Be Long

Erykah Badu

Were only a few weeks away now from the third

installment of Gov Ball, and as the festival tries to show the world that, yes, a three-day outdoor summer music festival in NYC is very much a sustainable business model, mindful attendees are already planning daily itineraries, weighing after party options, and ironing out any remaining logistical perturbances. While the festival wont overwhelm you with a bill that lists half its acts in size eight font or force you into too many life-or-death set conflicts (only two bands on at a time!), this years lineup is a bold leap forward from last years svelte two-day offering. Its grown both vertically and horizontally, landing a handful of high-profile artists to hold down headlining slots while also expanding the heft of its diverse daytime offerings. This Spotify playlist is the last piece of your Gov Ball pregame. Listen to it, learn it, love it. Sequenced to match the festivals daily schedule, its a chronological taste of things to come.

19. Red Morning Light

Kings Of Leon Pretty Lights

20. Around the Block 21. Contra

Moon Hooch

22. Medicine Spoon 23. My Gun

Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics The Rubens

24. Basically, I

Robert DeLong

25. A Dancing Shell

Wild Nothing
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Playlist

Yeezus Walks Kanye West at Festival Mawazine in Morocco, 2011. By Marjana Jaidi

26. Im Home
Griz

35. Man on Fire

27. Ash Tree Lane

MS MR

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

45. Drifter

Roadkill Ghost Choir

55. Providence
Foals

36. 212

28. Ready For The Weekend

Icona Pop

Azealia Banks, Lazy Jay

46. Doses & Mimosas

Cherub Haim

56. Glitter Aint Gold

Gary Clark, Jr. Yeasayer Beirut

37. Where Im Going

Cut Copy

47. Dont Save Me 48. Bad Mood

57. Reagans Skeleton 58. Santa Fe 59. Half Gate

29. The House That 38. m.A.A.d city Heaven Built Kendrick Lamar,
Japandroids MC Eiht

The Vaccines

49. Roller Skates

Steel Pulse

Grizzly Bear

30. PaperHype

Paper Diamond, Protohype

39. Applesauce 40. Fragments

Animal Collective
Thievery Corporation

50. BFK

60. Classy Girls 61. Octopus

Bloc Party

Freddie Gibbs

The Lumineers

31. Under My Nose

Fucked Up

51. Miracle Mile

32. Just From Chevron

Dirty Projectors

41. Patience

Cold War Kids

62. Reunion
The xx

Guns N Roses

63. POWER 42. Cherry Wine 33. Would That Not Portugal. The Man Kanye West Nas, Amy Winehouse Be Nice 43. E very Song 53. Five Seconds 64. Paul Newman Divine Fits On An On Twin Shadow Vs. The Demons 34. Breezeblocks The Avett Brothers 44. Criminal 54. Monomania alt-J
The Revivalists Deerhunter
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52. Purple Y ellow Red and Blue

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Williamsburg + Greenpoint

The new generation taking flight in Brooklyns Williamsburg and Greenpoint has instilled a laidback vibe to the borough, fostering a distinct nightlife scene and a music community of indie labels, venues, musicians, and fans. In Williamsburg, music venues, cocktail lounges, beer gardens, dive bars, and restaurants line Bedford Avenue and its side streets. To the north, Greenpoint may be less dense, but the neighborhood holds its own with standout bars and eateries lining Manhattan Avenue, just north of McCarren Park. Hop on the Gov Ball shuttle right outside Brooklyn Bowl in North Williamsburg for the best route to the festival from Brooklyn.

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Shuttle
Williamsburg + Greenpoint
Eat Sleep Shop Party Explore

Getting to Gov Ball

The shuttle stop is right in front of Brooklyn Bowl, making it an ideal transportation option if you plan to catch one of the many after parties in the area. You can take the shuttle to the festival from 11am-4pm; after 4, return trips from the festival will run until after the event ends. Shuttles will be beverage-friendly and equipped with good music, making the ride all the more enjoyable.

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Williamsburg + Greenpoint

Authentic Vietnamese

Nha TOI

160 Havemeyer Street (718) 599-1820 nhatoi-nyc.com This little Vietnamese restaurant specializes in Banh-mi, or Vietnamese sandwiches, which come with a variety of fillings. Nha Toi also serves up goi cuon (fresh rolls), pho (hot rice noodle soups), and bun (cold rice noodles), so sample a little of everything for an experience thatll transport you out of Brooklyn, if only for a moment. lect from a build-your-ownmeal styled menu. Pair your choice with a daily cocktail and ice cream sandwich well into the night.
Classic Comfort Food

My favorite Vietnamese spot in NY.

Lizzy Plapinger, MS MR

Late-Night Vegan Options

Brooklyns Best Tacos

Station

166 North 7th Street (718) 599-1596 stationnyc.com This new Williamsburg addition off the Bedford L station is perfect for both brunch and a late-night meal for vegans and carnivores alike.
Oysters + Craft Cocktails

Calexico

645 Manhattan Avenue (347) 763-2129 calexico.net Calexicos Greenpoint location was voted best Mexican in NYC by the 2012 Zagat Guide, and their street carts offer Mexican dishes of equal quality for those on the go. Stop in for some tacos, Mexican tortas, and carne fries, and dont forget to try their chipotle crack sauce - its addictive.
Not Just for Carnivores

The Lovin Cup Cafe

93 North 6th Street (718) 302-1180 thelovincupcafe.com

Maison Premiere
298 Bedford Avenue (347) 335-0446 maisonpremiere.com

$1 oysters during happy hour - thats all you need to know, but its still worth your time once happy hour is over. Their dinner menu and alcohol selection, which includes absinthe, will excite any seafood lover.

The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Avenue (718) 551-0520 themeatballshop.com

The cafe is very music oriented - from its rockumentaries projected on the wall, classic soundtrack, and connection to the music venue Cameo Gallery. You cant go wrong with $15 prix fixe drunk brunch or late night offerings (until 4am Thursday-Saturday) after catching a show.

As the name suggests, this restaurant is dedicated to meatballs, which you se-

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Williamsburg + Greenpoint Euro-Inspired Boutique Hotel

Hotel Le Jolie
235 Meeker Avenue (866) 526-4097 hotellejolie.com

Hotel Le Jolie takes its inspiration from European boutique hotels, yet its location within Williamsburgs borders ensures your stay will be unique to Brooklyn. This hotel combines local hotspots within its accommodation packages; so rather than just asking the hotels concierge where to go in the area, opt for the Brooklyn Brewery or Dinner in New York Packages while booking your stay.
Luxury Williamsburg Hotel

Factory Turned Hotel

Wythe Hotel
89 Wythe Avenue (718) 460-8000 wythehotel.com This converted factory has open, airy, loft-style rooms with exposed brick and striking Manhattan views. Located next door to the Gov Ball shuttle stop, the Wythe features a sprawling sixth floor rooftop bar, The Ides, which is quickly becoming a go-to drinking destination in Brooklyn. The Wythes in-house restaurant, Reynards, is open from 7am-midnight daily and sources all of its ingredients locally.

King and Grove

160 North 12th Street (718) 218-7500 kingandgrove.com

King & Grove features a pool area with private cabanas, a 360-degree rooftop bar with views of Manhattan, and a sleek architectural design. Within the hotel, which overlooks McCarren Park, rooms are bright and spacious, with modern, stylish furnishings. King and Grove is located just a three-minute walk from the Gov Ball shuttle stop, and is also within walking distance to many area bars and restaurants.

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Williamsburg + Greenpoint A-Traks Flagship Store Brooklyns Guitar Emporium

Fools Gold Store

536 Metropolitan Avenue store.foolsgoldrecs.com This small shop serves as the flagship store and event space for Fools Gold Records, a tastemaker label founded by A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs in 2007. Here youll find a full range of Fools Gold releases and merchandise including vinyls, accessories, headphones, toys, art prints, and small gifts, as well as bimonthly art exhibitions.

Southside Guitars
303 Grand Street (718) 218-8201 southsideguitars.com

Southside is a guitar-lovers haven, with walls covered in vintage music gear and rare guitars. Whether youre a musician or a collector, youll love the showroom whether you want to browse or purchase. Southside also offers repair services, and the owners buys used guitars for their personal collection regularly.
Greenpoints Newest Hotspot

Ms Mr

Vintage Hunting
Its no secret that this Brooklyn-based duo has a keen sense of style. Check out their picks for scoring the best vintage threads.
10 Ft Single

Vintage on a Budget

166 North 7th Street (718) 599-1596 Great vintage store in Williamsburg with a back room full of one-of-a-kind (but sort of pricey) pieces. -- Max Hershenow

Monk Vintage
469 Driggs Avenue (718) 384-6665 Located next door to the thrift chain Buffalo Exchange, Monk features a diverse collection of mens and womens clothing, as well as vintage accessories, hats, luggage, cameras, and posters. The neon interior is reminiscent of the 70s, the era in which most of the clothing originated, and unlike many NYC vintage shops, the clothing is affordable.

Franklin Ave

Franklin Street between Oak Street + Green Street The newly revitalized Franklin Avenue has become the go-to destination for shopping and dining in Greenpoint, with options ranging from independent bookstore Word to Permanent Records, which features a large selection of used vinyl. Whether you have a specific destination in mind or youre just going for a stroll, Franklin Avenue is worth a look.

Malin Landau

160 Havemeyer Street (718) 599-1820 malinlandaeus.com One of the best curated vintage stores Ive ever been to. I can rarely afford anything in there but her taste and collection are amazing and she has a great eye for new trends. -- Lizzy Plapinger

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Shuttle
Williamsburg + Greenpoint divey gay bar in Williamsburg Max Hershenow, MS MR

Metropolitan

559 Lorimer Street (718) 599-4444 metropolitanbarny.com A fun, friendly bar offering skee ball, pool, a photo booth, and an outdoor patio in addition to a daily Happy Hour from 3-8pm. Located near the Lorimer stop off the L train, they host a killer Sunday BBQ with free food and cheap beer.

Spritzenhaus is my favorite hang these days. Its best if you pre-game/dine there and then hit up a warehouse party after that. Thats the Williamsburg way.
Kari Spieler, Swear and Shake

Bowling, Music, and Fried Chicken

Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avenue (728) 963-3369 brooklynbowl.com

Belgian Beer + Sausage

Spritzenhaus
33 Nassau Avenue (347) 987-4632 spritzenhaus33.com

Honky Tonk in Brooklyn

Skinny Dennis

152 Metropolitan Avenue (212) 555-1212 If youre a fan of fresh, warm peanuts, pinball, vintage jukeboxes, taxidermied boars, and - of course - honky tonk, Skinny Dennis will be your new favorite stomping ground. Enjoy 10 craft brews on tap, all priced around an affordable $5, or opt for a frozen coffee, served with bourbon, coffee liquor, and a brandy floater.

This Belgian beer bar is the go-to place for sausages and, you guessed it, beer. Choose from 10 different sausage options (they even have a Vegan one), then select your toppings. The beer list is massive, offering up gluten-free beers and ciders in addition to traditional brews. Spritzenhaus is great for large groups, and has ample indoor/outdoor seating in the summer months.

Not only is Brooklyn Bowl the shuttle stop for Gov Ball, its also the venue for the majority of the festivals official after parties. Get the full rundown under our After Hours section.
Intimate Concert Hall

Music Hall of Williamsburg

66 North 6th Street (718) 486-5400 musichallofwilliamsburg.com This BK venue is known for booking top-notch artists. Read more about the venue and its Gov Ball After Party featuring Japandroids under After Hours.

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Williamsburg + Greenpoint
Point of View Looking at Manhattan from East River State Park in Williamsburg. By Oliver Correa

I always suggest renting a bike and riding around Brooklyn. Its incredible to see the different neighborhoods in the borough.
Kari Spieler, Swear and Shake

Brewery Tours and Cheap Beers

Dinner and a Movie

Brooklyn Flea Food Market

Brooklyn Brewery
79 North 11th Street (718) 486-7422 brooklynbrewery.com

NightHawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Avenue (718) 384-3980 nitehawkcinema.com

Smorgasburg
East River State Park smorgasburg.com This local culinary delight has something for all tastes, from the gastro-adventurous to those with more traditional tastes. Smorgasburg is open from 11am6pm on Saturdays at East River State Park. With more than 75 vendors serving up affordable fare, you should make sure to wear loose fitting clothes and plan to taste a little of everything.

The Brooklyn Brewerys primary purpose is to make beer, but at the end of the week, its doors are opened to visitors who come and enjoy the cheap beer and lively atmosphere. Take a weekend tour of the brewery to taste a few different beers while you learn about their beer-making process.

A new spin on the dinner and a movie combo, Nitehawk serves food and drinks that you can bring directly to your seat. This isnt your typical movie theater food, either: options range from the Nitehawk Blend Burger to Fish Tacos. The beverage options are just as varied, ranging from ciders to bottles of sparkling wine.

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Ferry
Red, Yellow and Blue art installation in Madison Square Park by Orly Genger. Photo by Oliver Correa.

NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON

Near the festivals Ferry transport at East 35th Street at the FDR Drive lays NoMad, Kips Bay, and the Flatiron neighborhoods of middle Manhattan. These ferry-convenient districts may not be a traditional go-to for an afternoon of shopping or a night of bar hopping but things are beginning to change. Since the introduction of several notable boutique hotels, including The Ace, Gramercy Park, and The NoMad, stores, bars, and restaurants have followed suit. Park Avenue South from Union Square north is lined with myriad restaurants and the areas famous music venue, Gramercy Theatre, is one of the citys best.

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Ferry
NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON
Eat Sleep Shop Party Explore

Getting to Gov Ball

The Manhattan Ferry is an easy way to get to and from Gov Ball. Ferries will depart from East 34th Street and the FDR Drive for Randalls Island starting at 11:00am each day and run every 15 minutes. Departures to Randalls will stop at 9:00pm, but ferries will run back to Manhattan until after the event ends. Most boats will have a full bar and music to get you pumped for the day.

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NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON

Classic Burgers and Shakes

Shake Shack

Madison Avenue and 23rd Street (212) 889-6600 shakeshack.com This NYC classic began as a hot dog cart in 2001 to support the Madison Square Parks first art installation. New Yorkers lined up daily for three summers until the Shack opened a permanent kiosk in 2004. Opt for a their staple burger and shake, but check the Shack Cam before you go - lines wrap the park during Summer months.

Tacos with a Twist

Salvation Taco
145 East 39th Street (212) 865-5800 salvationtaco.com

Located inside the Pod 39 Hotel, Salvation Taco is the newest addition to The Spotted Pig restaurateurs Ken Friedman and Chef April Bloomfields rosters. The menu features creative tacos with cross-cultural inspirations, to be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the hotels rooftop bar.
Dumplings on a Budget

Everything on the menu is under $10, and they feature four combo meals for those that cant decide on a single item. Be forewarned - this is a grab-and-go establishment, with very little seating.
24/7 French Cuisine

West Coast Fish Tacos

Wahoos

333 Park Ave South (212) 466-3330 wahoos.com A love of surf and food is evident at Wahoos, both in the atmosphere and in its Mexican-, Brazilian-, and Asian-infused menu. While their fish tacos made them known, their bowls are not to be overlooked.
Classical Sushi

LExpress

249 Park Avenue (212) 254-5858 lexpressnyc.com Inspired by Lyons late-night culture, LExpress serves traditional French fare 24/7. Although it can be crowded, the brightly-lit eatery far surpasses other late night options, with menu items including Steak Frites, Grilled Swordfish, and Grilled Organic Salmon.

Sushi Yasuda

DiDi Dumpling

38 Lexington Avenue (718) 709-8132 If youre in a rush or on a strict budget, DiDis affordable prices and delicious dumplings are great options.

204 East 43rd Street (212) 972-1001 sushiyasuda.com Recommended by Gov Ball co-founder Jordan Wolowitz, Sushi Yasudas dedication to classical sushi is not to be missed during your NYC trip.

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NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON Modern Yet Elegant Pod-Sized Luxury Paris Meets New York

Gramercy Park Hotel

2 Lexington Avenue (212) 920-3300 gramercyparkhotel.com

Pod 39

145 E 39th Street (212) 865-5700 thepodhotel.com This unusual hotels pods are designed to maximize space, utilizing built-in storage drawers, closets, and workspaces accented by furnishings that are hip and modern. The hotels roof deck is ideal for soaking up city views while you enjoy a cocktail and a taco from Salvation Taco. You can even meet fellow Pod-goers in advance via the Pod Culture section on the hotels website.

NOMAD HOTEL

1170 Broadway (212) 796-1500 thenomadhotel.com Housed in a beautiful turn of the century building in the middle of the newly-named neighborhood of the eponymous name, The NoMad Hotel has a Parisian, residential theme to it. Each room is adorned with hand-selected, custom furnishing as well as original artwork, making the interior as beautiful as it is comfortable. Whether youre staying there or not, stop by for its elegant lounge.

Modern cool meets vintage luxury at this NYC mainstay, which first opened in 1925. The Gramercy Park Hotel features plush furnishings, warm colors, bohemian dcor, and decadent accents in each of its spacious rooms, and each room key comes with access to the private Gramercy Park. The hotel is also home to art-focused Rose Bar and The Gramercy Terrace, located on the hotels 17th floor.

Good for Musicians

20 West 29th Street (212) 679-2222 acehotel.com/newyork The Ace is known for housing a young population of musicians and actors. When booking, opt for a mini, small, medium, or large room - all are uniquely decorated with personal, homey touches that make the rooms feel more like staying at your best friends apartment than at a hotel. The hotel also hosts parties in its basement space, Liberty Hall.

Ace hotel

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Ferry
NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON

Eclectic Travel Essentials

Opening Ceremony
1190 Broadway (646) 695-5680 openingceremony.us This Ace Hotel outpost of the multi-national Opening Ceremony features an extensive collection of unique travel essentials, including apothecary items, specially-commissioned souvenirs, and international snacks.

Retro Barbershop and Boutiques

Modern French Fashion

Rudys Barber Shop

14 West 29th Street (212) 532-7200 rudysbarbershop.com

Maison Kitsune
1170 Broadway (212) 481-6010 kitsune.fr

Global Goods

Project No. 8
22 W 29th Street (212) 725-0008 projectno8.com

The first East Coast location of a West Coast staple, this retro barbershop offers more than just haircuts. The shops upstairs boutique sells accessories and clothing found around the city, integrating emerging new designers ware with vintage goods.

Founded by Daft Punks former manager, this eclectic fashion line doubles as an electronic music record label. Located inside the NoMad Hotel, the Kitsune boutique carries clothing, accessories, shoes, and Kitsune music compilations.

This travel and design shop is a carefully curated boutique located inside the Ace Hotel. Owners Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusiak travel often, which is reflected in No. 8s unique selection of global goods, including books, jewelry, and travel accessories.

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NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON

Ping-Pong and Cocktails

Spin New York

48 E 23rd Street (212) 982-8802 newyork.spingalactic.com Ping pong and alcohol may seem like an unlikely combination, but it is this combination that SPiN New York is all about. This unique daytime/nightime ping pong hall also serves a full courtside menu of food and drinks, and courts rentals start at $10 per half-hour for non-members.

The Art of the Cocktail

Extensive Whiskey List

Mid-Sized Music Venue

Milk & Honey

30 East 23rd Street mlkhny.com/newyork Unless you are a member, reservations are required at this swanky speakeasy. Milk & Honey doesnt have a menu - instead, describe the kind of drinks you enjoy, and your server will personalize your cocktail. Milk & Honey also offers some great grazing options, like Baked Cornish Scallops, Meatball Sliders, and Popcorn Shrimp.

The Flatiron Room

37 West 26th Street (212) 725-3860 theflatironroom.com

Gramercy Theater

127 East 23rd Street (212) 614-6932 venue.thegramercytheatre.com Gramercy opened in 1937, but didnt become a live music venue until 2006. With a seated area in back and a standing room in front, Gramercy caters to a variety of musicians, genres, and concert-attendees. Head to Late-Night Eats for more info on the Gov Ball After Party hosted by the venue.

The Flatiron Room offers one of the most extensive whiskey lists on the East Coast, specializing in rare whiskeys old and new. The bar, which ones a Bottle Keep program, also offers live music and a menu that includes Lamb Chops, Black Cod, a variety of Flat Breads, and Chimichurri Steak Bites.

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NOMAD + KIPS BAY + FLATIRON
Red, Yellow and Blue art installation in Madison Square Park. By Oliver Correa.

An Urban Oasis

Italian Foodie Superstore

Madison Square Park

Eataly

A Raunchier NYC

23rd Street and Madison Avenue (212) 538-4071 madisonsquarepark.org A quaint park located between 23rd and 26th Streets and Fifth and Madison Avenues, Madison Square Park is home to Shake Shack - where tourists and locals a like come for a quintessential New York City summer lunch - as well as rotating art installations sponsored by the Madison Square Park Conservancy. Mad. Sq., as the park is colloquially known, also provides a dog park, free WiFi, a fountain and reflecting pool, and a childrens playground. With the iconic Flatiron Building looming overhead, Madison Square Park is the perfect place to relax and soak in the city.

200 5th Avenue (212) 229-2560 eataly.com Comprised of Italian delicacy mini-markets, wine stores, an educational center, and seven sit-down eateries, Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. Eatalys restaurants only use ingredients sold in store, so youre guaranteed a fresh, delicious meal that you can re-create in your own home - or at least try to.

Museum of Sex
233 5th Avenue (212) 689-6337 museumofsex.com

Dedicated to honoring the history, evolution, and cultural significance of sexuality, this museum features an unusual array of exhibitions, like The Sex Lives of Animals and Universe of Desire: Why We Like What We Like, which will be running during Gov Ball. The museums permanent collection includes vintage pornography, erotic paintings, sex dolls, and more.

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Union Square + East Village

As one of the biggest

subway hubs in the city, Union Square and its neighboring East Village are a convenient starting point for getting to and from the festival. But convenience isnt the areas only draw; home of the punk movement centered around CBGB (now John Varvatos) and St. Marks Place, music permeates everything from the residents to the music venues and record stores. Punk rock aside, the East Village has the highest concentration of bars in the city, with an equally extensive list of restaurants and retailers. Easy to get to, easy to stay in.

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Union square + East Village
Eat Sleep Shop Party Explore

Getting to Gov Ball

Taking public transportation to Randalls Island is a two-part process. First, take the 4, 5, or 6 subway line (green) to 125th Street. When you emerge from subway, look for the X80 express bus on the corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. The buses to Gov Ball will be labeled accordingly, and will take you directly to the festival entrance. Your subway ride will cost you $2.50 one-way, no matter where you begin, and the X80 bus costs $6.00 round-trip, so dont forget to load your MetroCard.

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Union square + East Village

Moroccan Cuisine

Cafe Mogador
101 Saint Marks Place (212) 677-2226 cafemogador.com This family-owned and operated restaurant has been cooking up Moroccan and Mediterranean meals for more than 30 years. In addition to traditional options, Mogador offers up seasonal specials complemented by their extensive wine and cocktail selection. Mogador opened a Brooklyn outpost in March 2012, if youre in the mood for Moroccan across the river.
Affordable Lobster Rolls

Cafe Mogador is my new favorite brunch spot. Its tasty and not too pricey.
Kari Spieler, Swear and Shake

Oodles of Noodles

Republic

Traditional, Hearty Fare

37 Union Square West (212) 627-7172 thinknoodles.com Communal seating and modern dcor give this restaurant a contemporary feel that pairs perfectly with Republics non-traditional take on Asian cuisine.
Taiwanese Street Food

Saxon + Parole
316 Bowery (212) 254-0350 saxonandparole.com

Lukes Lobster
93 East 7th Street (212) 387-8487 lukeslobster.com

Baohaus

Named after two 19th-century racehorses, Saxon + Parole features traditional all-American fare. Although its known to fill up quickly, you can usually snag a seat at their long bar if youre with a small party.
Cozy Coffeeshop

Lukes Lobster offers seafood rolls so fresh that they can be traced back to the docks of Maine.
Southern Fare

Peels

238 East 14th Street (646) 669-8889 baohausnyc.com This tiny, hole-in-the-wall location serves up Taiwanese-Chinese street food right off the 3rd Avenue L stop. The small baos are perfect to grab-&-go, even late at night.

Grey Dog

325 Bowery (646) 602-7015 peelsnyc.com New Yorkers will wait over an hour to have breakfast at Peels, which offers traditional Southern fare like their Build-A-Biscuit option. But Peels quiets down for dinner, when diners can enjoy true Southern meals like cheese curds and shrimp coquettes.

90 University Place (212) 414-4739 thegreydog.com A quick and easy place to grab breakfast (served all day), lunch, or dinner, centrally located near Union Square Park.

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Union square + East Village Highrise East VIllage Hotel

Central Location

Standard East
25 Cooper Square (212) 475-5700 standardhotels.com

W Union Square
89 Wythe Avenue (718) 460-8000 wythehotel.com

Floor to ceiling windows bring the outside in at The Standard East, located in the historic East Village. Guest rooms are clean, quaint, and simply decorated, and the Standard provides a complimentary continental breakfast in the Penthouse while the lobby is under construction. The staff is attentive and helpful, and will provide you with a comfortable, quiet stay.
Trendy Downtown Hotel

Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery (212) 505-9100 theboweryhotel.com

Bringing luxury to the historically gritty Lower East Side, The Bowery Hotel exudes old New York City charm and style. The lobby is lavishly decorated with overstuffed leather chairs andvintage-patterned couches, a style that extends to the rooms themselves, which are adorned with plush velvet seating and wooden accents. The hotels 135 guest rooms offer floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of downtown NYC.

The W is centrally located inside the Beaux Arts building overlooking Union Square Park, with easy access to the East Village, Gramercy Park, and the Flatiron District. Each room is furnished in a modern dcor, with sleek designs and primary colors. Enjoy their famed Whatever/Whenever Service, lounge bar, store, and pet-friendly attitude.

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Union square + East Village Walls of Sneakers 18 Miles of Books Music-Oriented Menswear

Flight Club
812 Broadway (212) 505-2330 flightclubny.com

Strand

828 Broadway (212) 473-1452 strandbooks.com An NYC mainstay since 1927, this legendary bookstore houses 18 miles of new, used, and out-of-print titles. Stop in to browse their diverse collection or attend a reading, but book lovers beware - hours can fly by in this literary haven.

John Varvatos
315 Bowery (212) 358-0315 johnvarvatos.com

Flight Club carries a unique, rare sneakers inventory that rotates frequently. Stop in to pick up some Nikes for everyday wear, or opt for a coveted pair of retro Air Jordans. Whatever your taste, Flight Club will have a pair of sneakers perfect for you.

John Varvatos has blended fashion with music by creating his NoHo shop in the now defunct CBGBs. The space still maintains the punk venues graffitied walls, sells records and 1970s hi-fi equipment, and features a stage for monthly performances.

East Village Vinyl

other music
15 East 4th St New York (212) 477-8150 othermusic.com Other Musics small size says nothing of their extensive record selection. They stock a wide variety of new releases spanning genres and price points. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and often hosts free in-store performances.

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An NYC Nightlife Institution

Webster Hall
125 East 11th Street (212) 353-1600 websterhall.com The biggest and longest running nightclub in the city, this hotspot is a mix between a club and a concert venue, with 5 floors featuring different genres and vibes. Head to After Hours for more info on the venue and its offical Gov Ball After Party featuring Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Kidnap Kid.
Dark, Intimate Bar Historic Music Venue Japanese Speakeasy

Madame geneva

4 Bleecker Street (212) 254-0350 madamgeneva-nyc.com Known for their signature gin cocktails, Madame Geneva can get quite crowded at the bar, so grab your drink along with an appetizer and find a place to sit on one of the leather-clad vintage couches.
Good Music, Cheap Drinks

Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place (212) 777-6800 irvingplaza.com

Angel Share

8 Stuyvesant Street (212) 777-5415 Located inside the Village Yokocho. The bar is cozy and quiet, but only accommodates groups of four and under, so plan accordingly
Jamaica in NYC

Irving transitioned into a rock music venue in 1978, and has since played host to countless music legends. Take in the history at a Gov Ball After Party and find more venue info in our After Hours section.
Laid-back Neighborhood Bar

Kingston Hall
149 2nd Avenue (212) 673-2663 kingstonhall.com

Lit Lounge

93 2nd Avenue (212) 777-7987 litloungenyc.com With a boutique art gallery right next door and a music venue in its basement, Lit Lounge is the epitome of an East Village bar.

Black & White

86 E 10th Street (212) 253-0246 This small neighborhood bars close proximity to Webster Hall makes it ideal for after parties and relaxing in an intimate black booth.

Located above the 13th Step on 2nd Ave, this Jamaican-themed bar features a pool table, balcony, and fruity drinks served in coconuts. Although the Jamaican theme is apparent, Kingston Hall is far from garish.

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A Day in the Park

Union Square
Theres more to explore within Union Square than just the subway station, although the buskers that frequent the underground hub do often elicit a stop. The park itself isnt too big, only spanning northwards from 14th to 17th Street between Park Avenue and Broadway, but treasures reside within and around its green lawns. Pop up demonstrations, celebrations, and performances are ever rotating, yet there are more stable attractions as well - for these, see below.
Entice your Senses Catch the Latest Flick

Greenmarket

unionsquarenyc.org/park/ greenmarket Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, head to the North-West side of Union Square from 8am-6pm to support local family farmers, butchers, and bakers at the citys first and largest greenmarket.
History Lesson

Regal Union Square

850 Broadway (212) 253-6266 regmovies.com

For the latest blockbuster releases in 2and 3-D, Regal Union Square is your best bet. Showtimes usually start at 11am and end close to midnight, but theyre quick to sell out - arrive early or buy online.
Books, Coffee, View

Walking Tour

(212) 517-1826 unionsquarenyc.org/park/ walking-tour For a social and political history and tour of the Union Square neighborhood, arrive at the Abraham Lincoln Statue any Saturday at 2pm. If youre in a group, call ahead for the free, 90-minute tour.

Barnes & Noble

33 East 17th Street (212) 253-0810 barnesandnoble.com

This B&N location on the parks northern end stocks titles across four floors, houses a Starbucks and caf, hosts readings and lectures, and features impressive views overlooking Union Square.

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Eats
Jump to a Venue:

At-A-Glance

If youre hitting up an official Gov Ball afterparty, grab a bite at one of these late-night eateries. By Laura Baker-Finch

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving

Gramercy

BK Bowl

MHoW

Santos Party HOuse

Party House

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving

Gramercy

BK Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
Andrew W.K.s Tribeca venue, club, and lounge. The name speaks for itself.
96 Lafayette Street, Manhattan +1 (212) 584-5492 Canal Street N,Q,R,6,J

Location Phone

Theres no shortage of great Chinese in China Town, yet Joes Shanghai (www.joeshanghairestaurants. com; 9 Pell Street) manages to stand out. Until 11pm each night, try their famous pork or crabmeat soup dumplings or specialty dishes ranging from crispy jumbo shrimp to Wine Chicken cold cuts. /// If you want authentic Vietnamese in NYC, look no further than Nha Trang (www.nhatrangone.com; 87 Baxter Street). It may only stay open until 10pm, but its pho is worth the pre-party trip. /// Lose yourself in the limbo between bar and restaurant at 169 Bar (www.169barnyc.com; 169 East Broadway). While many venture to this historic bar simply for the $5 shot-beer combos, they end up staying for the oysters, Po Boy Sandwiches, and Chicken Thighs served until 4am.

Subways

Festival Transport
Subway 780

Venue Capacity Open Since

2008 2/3

Floors / Bars Etc.

2 Music Venues; Award-Winning Sound www.santospartyhouse.com

Website Twitter

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Kate Boy Hey Champ Gemini Club

Tickets

@SantosPartyHaus

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Bowery Ballroom

Santos

Bowery Ballroom

Webster

Irving

Gramercy

BK Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
Bowery Ballroom is the Goldilocks of NYCs music venues: just right.
6 Delancey Street, Manhattan +1 (212) 533-2111

Location Phone

One Mile House (www.onemilehousenyc.com; 10 Delancey Street) inspires after a prohibition-era watering hole if not in secrecy, in dcor. Until 4am each night, pair a seasonal cocktail or craft beer with a traditional pub meal perfect for sharing, or for stuffing your face to get that after-party second wind. /// The sprawling location of The General (www.emmgrp. com/the-general; 199 Bowery) houses five dining experiences the outdoor patio, caf, pastry counter, bar, and dining room to suit any occasion. But no matter where you sit, the modern Asian cuisine served until 1am is always the same. /// With its street-facing order window and bite-size eats, Snack Dragon (164 Orchard Street) embraces the pedestrian life of NYC. Prefer your Mexican street food sitting down? There are a few stools and tables inside, though theyre often full by 4am with troupers who made it until last call.
The Revivalists, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Swear and Shake Tickets

Bowery J, Delancey-Essex Street F, J, M; Spring Street 6

Subways

Festival Transport
Subway 795

Venue Capacity Open Since

1997

Floors / Bars
2/3

Downstairs bar and lounge www.boweryballroom.com @BoweryBallroom

Etc.

Website Twitter

June 7

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Webster Hall

Santos

Bowery

Webster Hall

Irving

Gramercy

BK Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
The biggest nightclub in New York City has live music spanning four floors.
125 East 11th Street, Manhattan +1 (212) 353-1600 Union Square 4,5,6,N,Q,R; 3rd Avenue L; Astor Place 6

Location Phone

June 7

While Dos Toros (www.dostoros.com; 137 4th Avenue) wont be open after the party, its location a block away from Webster means you can get your fill before 11pm. Vegetarians be warned all dishes at this taco joint use rice cooked in chicken stock. /// The St. Marks storefronts of 2 Bros Pizza (www.2brospizza. com; 32 St. Marks Place) are both cheap - $1 slices and convenient theyre open 24 hours most weekend nights. /// Located directly across the street from Webster Hall, Village Pourhouse (downtownnyc. villagepourhouse.com; 64 3rd Avenue) has become an East Village staple perfect for sports watching, beer drinking, and pub food eating either before or after the show. /// As you descend the steps into Mamouns (www.mamouns.com; 22 St. Marks Place), youll be treated to a falafel sandwich that has been a city favorite since 1971. Open until 5am on weeknights, you can stop by Totally before or after Webster Hall. Enormous
Extinct Dinosaurs, Kidnap Kid
Tickets

Subways

Festival Transport
Subway 2500 1886

Venue Capacity Open Since Floors / Bars

4/8

5 Environments; 3 Music Venues www.websterhall.com @WebsterHall

Etc.

Website Twitter

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Irving Plaza

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving Plaza

Gramercy

BK Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
A major stepping stone for rock musicians since 1978.
Location Phone

17 Irving Place, Manhattan +1 (212) 777-6800 Union Square 4,5,6,N,Q,R,L

June 7

The cozy booths, sidewalk seating, and extensive menu of Coffee Shop (www.thecoffeeshopnyc.com; 29 Union Square West) keep foodies and budgetdiners a like coming back for more. Open 23 hours a day, pop in after midnight for their late-night menu featuring steak, salad, mac & cheese, pancakes, and mojitos. /// Until Midnight weekend nights, Maoz Vegetarian (www.maozusa.com; 38 Union Square East) serves up the best falafel sandwiches and salads in the area. Before you adorn your pita at the do-it-yourself toppings bar, make sure to ask for an order of their crispy Belgian or sweet potato fries. /// The tiny, hole-in-the-wall location of Baohaus (www.baohausnyc.com; 238 East 14th Street) will change your view on Taiwanese-Chinese food. Food personality and Baohaus owner, Eddie Huang, will also change your view on cheap NYC eats all the baos and fries on the menu are less than $4.
Dinosaur Jr. Reignwolf
Tickets

Subways

Festival Transport
Subway 650

Venue Capacity Open Since

1948

Floors / Bars
2/3

Snacks sold at lobby bar www.irvingplaza.com @IrvingPlaza

Etc.

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Gramercy Theatre

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving

Gramercy Theater

BK Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
Theater-style seating and general admission standing: the best of both worlds.
127 East 23rd Street, Manhattan +1 (212) 614-6932 23rd Street 6

Location Phone

Keeping its doors open until 2am weekend nights, Sushi Samba (www.sushisamba.com; 245 Park Avenue South) continues the party well into the night with its lively atmosphere. But what really draws the crowds is the top-notch sushi with a Brazilian twist. /// At LExpress (www.lexpressnyc.com; 249 Park Avenue South), you can experience traditional French cooking 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Dine at the bar with a wine in hand, or in their expansive (by New York standards) dining room. /// For a post-festival treat, head to Ralphs (www.ralphsices.com; 144 East 24th Street) and let one of their famous Italian Ices, ice creams, sundaes, or smoothies cool you down after a long day in the hot sun. Arrive before 11pm to cool down before the after-party.

Subways

Festival Transport
Ferry 650

Venue Capacity Open Since

1937

Floors / Bars
2/3

The Lounge @ Gramercy Theatre; Snacks sold at bar www.thegramercytheatre.com @GramercyTheatre

Etc.

Website Twitter

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GRiZ Cherub
Tickets

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Brooklyn Bowl

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving

Gramercy

Brooklyn Bowl

MHoW

At-A-Glance
Live music, bowling, and fried chicken: a triple threat.
Location Phone

61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn +1 (718) 963-3369 Bedford L; Nassau G

June 9

Despite being better known as a bar than a restaurant, Bar Matchless (www.barmatchless.com; 557 Manhattan Avenue) serves home-style American classics until at least 3am every night. On the corner of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, its not a bad choice for a pre-festival brunch either. /// Open until 3am Friday and Saturday and until midnight on Sunday, Vinnies Pizza (www.vinniesbrooklyn.com; Policia Solid Gold 148 Bedford Avenue) is the place to Tickets go for a quick, yet authentic, New York slice. /// For fried chicken, all-day breakfast, and beverages ranging from cocktails to milkshakes, Haim head to Jimmys Diner (www. Kate Boy jimmysdinerbrooklyn.com; 577 Tickets Union Avenue) until Midnight. Its a favorite of the Food Networks Guy Fieri as well as Team Spirit frontman Sister Sparrow and Black Bell label owner Ayad Al Hollis Brown Adhamy. Shakey Grave
Tickets

Subways

Festival Transport
Shuttle 600

Venue Capacity Open Since

2009 1/2

June 7

Floors / Bars Etc.

June 8

Bowling Alley Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken www.brooklynbowl.com @brooklynbowl

Website Twitter

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Williamsburg

Music Hall of

Santos

Bowery

Webster

Irving

Gramercy

BK Bowl

o Music H all of

MH W

WBurg

At-A-Glance
Bowery Ballrooms little sister across the river.
Location Phone

66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn +1 (718) 486-5400

From the build-your-own-meal menu at the Meatball Shop (www.themeatballshop.com; 170 Bedford Avenue), choose between 6 kinds of balls including a vegetarian option various sauces, a number of sides, and whether you want your choices in a sandwich, slider, pasta, or salad. Then order yourself a specialty jello shot and dine anytime before 4am weekend nights. /// Unlike most options youll find open until 2am, Station NYC (www.stationnyc. com; 166 North 7th Street) offers a full menu in their dining room not just something greasy to eat on the curb. Great vegans and gluten free options, too. /// A bagel may not be your usual go-to, late-night food, but let the bagels sandwiches and cream cheese flavors at this 24-hour Bagelsmith (www. bagelsmith.com; 189 Bedford Avenue) location change your mind. June 7

Bedford Avenue L

Subways

Festival Transport
Shuttle 550

Venue Capacity Open Since

2007

Floors / Bars
2 / 3-4

Downstairs bar and lounge www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com @MusicHallofWB

Etc.

Website Twitter

Japandroids
Sold Out

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Marjana Jaidi
Creative Director Editorial Director

Laura Baker-Finch
Having a Ball, 8 Late Night Eats, 35-42

Editorial Assistant

Maressa Levy
Test Drive, 9-10

Tourism Consultant Contributing Writer

Emily Desjardins Jason Rezvan

Playlist, 11-13

Photography

Oliver Correa
Williamsburg Bridge, 1, 14 East River State Park, 20 Madison Square Park, 21, 27 Subway Break Dancers, 28 W Hotel, 31 Rusko at Webster Hall, 33 Union Square, 34

Marjana Jaidi
Fucked Up, 3 Chris Keating, 5 Gov Ball 2012 Fans, 7 Kendrick Lamar, 11 Icona Pop, 12 Kanye West, 13 Shake Shack, 23

Laura Baker-Finch
Matthew Shultz, 8 Other Music, 32

Tetiana Steblova
Swear and Shake, 5

Logan White
MS MR, 6

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