KGB Bar NYC

This former Ukrainian social club still boasts its Soviet-themed decor, but it now draws creative types who like the low-key boho vibe.

There's free entertainment almost every night at 7pm, thanks to KGB's excellent, eclectic reading series covering various genres (fiction, science fiction, poetry, and so forth). (The readings are usually done by 9pm, if you don't like literature with your beer.) And it stays open very late, so it's where the other waiters and bartenders go when their shifts are done.

11/06/2024

KGB Monday Night Poetry Open Mic 11/20 in the Red Room space collabs with the Scored Open Mic for a spot in a Monday night line up next season. Read the flyer for all the details and DM to sign up.

11/04/2024

If u haven’t signed up for ur 5 minutes at tonight’s Open Mic now is the time. DM

Photos from KGB Bar NYC's post 10/31/2024

Your is here! We have an interview with James Marcus on his book on Ralph Waldo Emerson titled” Glad to the Brink of Fear.” Our brief interview had more laughs than Emerson, who did not like his children laughing inside the house, may have had in his entire life.

10/29/2024

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Venmo luckyamericanfilms $15 for entry. Less than two weeks out! Join us Nov 9 @ KGB for the return of Brutalist Couture, the second feature film from Jonathan Rosado + a special live performance by The Suede Hello, in the new first floor Private Curtain space.

10/28/2024

Tonight’s Open Mic Halloween Edition doors open at 8. DM to sign up.

Photos from KGB Bar NYC's post 10/25/2024

Rest in Peace Gary Indiana, who was simply part of the air we breathe down here. We were honored to publish a piece by Gary in 2019 and take heart that creative New Yorkers continue to find him essential reading.

Photos from KGB Bar NYC's post 10/24/2024

Your is here! “Immoral Practices of the Meat Industry” by .hart.jpg is a real shock. Don’t read it over lunch.

10/23/2024

In our new first floor space The Private Curtain, formerly The Kraine Theater Opening Night! Running thru Saturday. Tickets available via their IG. Directed by and written and produced by Benjamin Schiller

10/21/2024

DM to sign up for tonight’s Open Mic

10/20/2024

Confessions in our new first floor Private Curtain space 7pm with hosts and

10/18/2024

Tonight! Our friends from the New School will be reading up in the Red Room

Photos from KGB Bar NYC's post 10/17/2024

Your : “Poem On My Father’s Birthday” by .jolie Save it now and read it when you have some time this weekend!

10/15/2024

Tonight at 7 Mark Swartz launches his latest-

10/14/2024

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Brutalist Couture returns to Manhattan 11/9 @ KGB! 7PM • Tickets $15. Venmo luckyamericanfilms with your name as the note. After the screening The Suede Hello will perform live for the first time in 18 months. Limited seating, will sell out. On sale now.

10/10/2024

Pig Roast Publishing hosting tonight’s launch of Gabriel Hart’s new book ON HIGH AT RED TIDE

10/09/2024
10/06/2024

7pm in the Red Room hosted by .benjamin Documentary Poetics Night

10/06/2024

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monday begins mictober, 4 mondays in autumn, dm to sign up

10/06/2024

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Don’t forget!

10/06/2024

Time to go to Confessions, in our new venue on the first floor the Private Curtain. Doors open at 7. Hosted by Cassidy Grady and Annabel Boardman.

10/05/2024

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This week the KGB Bar Monday Night Poetry Series continues with this week’s featured readers Pablo Medina,Tangie Mitchell .jolie , & Matthew Rohrer! Stop by, grab a drink, make a friend, and enjoy an excellent evening of poetry & writing. See you soon ✨️

09/29/2024

The Open Mic every Monday is hosted by the wonderful
DM to sign up for your 5 minutes on the Red Room stage. 21 plus, no cover, 2 drink minimum…

09/29/2024

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This week the KGB Bar Monday Night Poetry Series commences with featured readers Kevin Prufer , Erin Belieu .erin.belieu, & Adrian Matejka. Stop by, grab a drink, make a friend, enjoy this awesome lineup of readers. See you soon!

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85 E 4th Street
New York, NY
10003

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 4am
Tuesday 7pm - 4am
Wednesday 7pm - 4am
Thursday 7pm - 4am
Friday 7pm - 4am
Saturday 7pm - 4am
Sunday 7pm - 4am

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