Cafe Au Go Go

Cafe Au Go Go was a basement music venue on Bleecker Street that hosted live performances for entertainment seekers. The space featured a performance stage and seating arranged close together, creating an intimate setting for shows.

The club opened in 1964 and quickly became known as a place where artists could freely experiment and perform. It operated until 1970, serving as a space for artistic exploration across multiple musical and comedic styles.

The venue drew artists from many different backgrounds and allowed them to perform freely for an engaged audience. People came here to discover fresh talent and hear performances that pushed boundaries across music and comedy.

The venue sat underground beneath a larger building and required going down stairs to enter. Visitors should expect a small, enclosed space and plan to arrive for evening shows, which typically started later in the day.

The owners faced legal troubles over obscenity charges following certain performances at the venue. This conflict made the club a symbol of battles over artistic freedom and free speech during that time period.

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Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20