Here's Johnny on the Bowery

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

Earlier this month, we previewed Johnny, a new lounge that wants to bring a little glamour and grit to the local nightlife scene.

Johnny, a concept from East Village hospitality veterans Laura Stemmer and Johnny T. (pictured below), is located at 327 Bowery in the former ground-floor space of the Bowery Electric. (Live music still continues downstairs at the Bowery Electric via a separate entrance.)

The space is intimate and thoughtfully designed, with red velvet booths, a VIP nook and a back lounge. It's a comfortable space and a nice companion to Johnny T's other local spots, including Lovers of Today on Seventh Street, 96 Tears on Avenue A, and Berlin on Avenue A and Second Street.

The preview evening included a set from Johnny regular DJ Elliott Brakebill...

There’s also a food program led by Chef Carlos Sandoval, though we had to leave before the service started.

For now, there is a guest list for entry. You can follow Johnny on Instagram here.

These 3 East Village venues are hosting concerts to benefit L.A. wildfire relief efforts

Three East Village music venues are hosting benefit concerts on Jan. 27-29. Proceeds will benefit L.A. wildfire relief. 

Details via Instagram: 

The New York music scene is coming together to raise funds for the fallout caused by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Taking place January 27th through 29th, this event promises to be an unmissable convergence of music and community action.

Each night's ticket proceeds will go directly to mutual aid efforts providing resources, support, and relief to those affected by the fires. In addition to live music, there will be DJ sets, tattoos, raffles, and more. Full lineup TBA. Any ticket purchased will be honored at all venues day of show, capacity allowing. 

The venues:

• Berlin, 25 Avenue A 

• The Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery 

• Heaven Can Wait, 169 Avenue A 

Ticket info here.