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Best Live Entertainment in Morningside Heights, Manhattan

17 live entertainment in Morningside Heights (Morningside), ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.

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All Live Entertainment in Morningside Heights

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  • 4.7 out of 5

    This dynamic ministry uses theatre as a tool for empowerment, inviting participants to explore real-life struggles and imagine new possibilities for justice and liberation. Rooted in techniques developed in Brazil, Theatre of the Oppressed helps individuals recognize their own power and agency within systems and institutions—and equips them to take action for social and political change.

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    Levien Gymnasium

    4.8 out of 5

    Levien Gymnasium is a event venue venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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    Faculty House

    4.5 out of 5

    Faculty House is a entertainment in Morningside Heights described by visitors as food-focused, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

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  • 4.5 out of 5

    Miller Theatre is a theater venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5

    Neidorff-Karpati Hall is the School's main performance stage, which was renovated and reopened in Fall 2018. Originally built in 1931, it is a gem of the Art Deco style which the renovation is respecting.

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  • 5.0 out of 5, 7 reviews

    Juneteenth Freedom Fest NYC, Inc. was founded in 2020 & launched in 2021 as a week-long, hybrid cultural festival! JFFNYC provides attendees with virtual & in-person programming to commemorate June 19th,-the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved African Americans were set free in Galveston, TX!

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  • 5.0 out of 5

    Music Before 1800 is a live music venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5

    Columbia Lerner Roone Arledge Cinema is a theater venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5, 3 reviews

    Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre is a theater venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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    Cowin Auditorium

    5.0 out of 5

    Capacity: 587. Configuration: Stadium seating, Piano.

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  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 review

    A Collective Arts Company dedicated to presenting an affordable theater of vibrant new work and classic plays to our Morningside Heights community.

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  • 4.5 out of 5

    With seating for 270, the intimate Gordon K. & Harriet Greenfield Hall is the School's main space for chamber music, master classes, and lectures. The Hall's Edwardian design features a distinctive stained-glass window, which allows for a high degree of natural lighting.

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    Davis Auditorium

    4.3 out of 5

    Davis Auditorium is a event venue venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 4.3 out of 5, 4 reviews

    SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York is a film festival that focuses on socially relevant film content, andhuman interest stories that raise awareness to social problems and offer positive solutions through the powerfulmedium of cinema. SRFF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit film festival that showcases socially relevant films with human interest stories as a response to the proliferation of violence and violent forms of storytelling.

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  • 4.0 out of 5

    An immersive learning theater and event venue located on the 4th floor of Russell Hall at Teachers College, Columbia University. The space supports conferences, workshops, performances, and specialized learning experiences with advanced technical capabilities.

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  • 3.3 out of 5

    Postcrypt Coffeehouse is a live music venue in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best entertainment venues in Morningside Heights?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top entertainment venues in Morningside Heights on Moodap are The Riverside Theatre (4.7 stars), Levien Gymnasium (4.8 stars) and Faculty House (4.5 stars). The full list is on this page.
What kinds of entertainment are there in Morningside Heights?
Moodap lists 17 entertainment venues in Morningside Heights. The most common kinds are Event venue (9), Live music (4) and Theater (3).
How is the full list of entertainment venues in Morningside Heights ranked?
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