In case you haven't heard, all the cool kids play mahjong now, and the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn is throwing a party involving the Chinese tile game. Design studio A+A+A+ and NEW INC are hosting a mahjong tournament with prizes that include a coveted New Museum membership. The gags won't end there: Artist Trevor Van de Velde will conduct a mini synth-orchestra using rice cookers; a DJ and saxophone duo will belt out sick beats; and did we mention there will be food and a craft making station, too?
Whether or not you realize it, New York is undergoing a nightlife renaissance. Communities that were once driven underground and considered "niche" have blossomed and claimed their rightful spot in the city's entertainment ecosystem—Note the whirlwind success of Charli xcx's BRAT last year.
Whether it's a new Latin party about to take over one of the biggest club venues in the Lower East Side, a Black-centered festival in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, or a party celebrating 2001 downtown NYC club culture, there's no shortage of exciting parties going on this month. Here are some of our top picks.
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