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New York nightlife can be many things to many people--whatever you're in the mood for, you can find it here. There are low-lit, relaxed wine bars (Turks & Frogs) and bars with old-fashioned and newfangled cocktails (Pegu Club). If you like your music live, check out Joe's Pub at the Public Theater, or the Bowery Ballroom, where all kinds of emerging (and already arrived) artists perform. If you prefer DJs, APT is a chic, relatively low-key spot for dancing and drinks in the sometimes overwhelming Meatpacking District. Cafe Noir, in Soho, is a small, dark bar & restaurant with a sophisticated but still relaxed vibe and tasty food and drinks. Or, venture out to Brooklyn for a different scene--two fun spots to try are Barcade (where you can play video games and choose from a wide selection of beers) or Union Hall, which boasts more great live music, plus two bocce ball courts.