The best parties and club nights in NYC this month: March 2025

Since its inception in New York City, Laylit—a party that celebrates a modern, blended Arab identity—has grown so much that it throws parties all over the world. That means that New Yorkers get to see less of them, and why it's even more special whenever they're in town. Head to their full Elsewhere takeover on March 15 to enjoy music from the diaspora, blended with club beats from across the world. 

Spain-raised and Berlin-based club producer and performer Sarah Sommers is what you get when you mix high femme aesthetics with hardcore grunge. On March 15, she's landing in the U.S. for the first time and once she's here, she's headed straight to The Chocolate Factory. She will be playing among other icons, including one of our favorite New York DJs, Honey Bun, and Julianna Huxtable who will B2B with Jasss. Expect an unforgettable night of techno, club and disco with energy so high it's sure to burst through the factory roof. 

Mercury in Raggaeton, the Latin-centered party that happens only when Mercury is in retrograde, is coming back after months of anticipation. On March 22, you'll be able to dance all night to a lineup of local and international DJs including Saint Cabolco, Dangerous Rose, Josh Steers, Sinkitty and Skywalker at the up-and-coming venue Chocolate Factory which yes, was formally a funcitoning chocolate factory. Last time, Mercury in Raggaeton's perreo opened portals and left an unforgettable mark, and this year promises even more debauchery.

As of this month, Schmuck, one of the best bars in the world, is open for business. The bar hopes to bring a neighborhood playground to the East Village. Inspired by a mix of Mid-Century Modern, the Space Age and Brutalist design movements, the 1,600-square foot bar is broken up into two spaces. The all-seated experience found in the cherry red living room offers 12 original cocktails that call to familiar ingredients and dishes, like the cinnamon bun and coffee number, FIKA, and the fennel-forward, salad-inspired BLANKA. 

While concrete-heavy, the smaller room leans more casual, centered around a long wooden table geared for gathering. Ten cocktails round out the menu here, like the Caramelized Apple and the Le Banané, popularly featured during their pop-up days. Snacking can also be had here, with a menu that includes White Bean Cacio e Pepe, Crushed Potatoes with a spicy peanut sauce and the Chocolate & Olive Oil, a dark chocolate mousse topped with salt flakes. Make sure to act fast, though: Reservations are already notoriously difficult to get.