The pleasantly not-snooty scene at Von. Pic by Puja.

​With so many weekend options, it's easy to overlook the fact that some of the city's most beloved DJs play for free on weeknights, in situations offering an intimate vibe and cheaper drinks (sometimes with no cover!) at places that ordinarily boast huge lines and bad attitudes. Even the music itself is often better, with the DJ free to simply entertain close friends instead of the usual weekend rabble. With that in mind, we left our jackets at home and headed to the East Village for a well-deserved Thursday Night Out.

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