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Nowadays is a renowned nightclub and cultural venue located in the Ridgewood neighborhood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. Opened in 2015 by Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter, the founders of the beloved Mister Saturday Night parties, Nowadays was conceptualized as an inclusive space dedicated to community, high-quality sound, and dance music in an unpretentious, relaxed environment. The venue began as a seasonal outdoor bar with picnic tables, food trucks, and casual vibes, but quickly became known for its "Mister Sunday" daytime parties, which fostered a community-oriented alternative to the city’s traditional club scene.

In 2017, Nowadays expanded by debuting a large indoor space fitted with a custom-designed sound system by audio pioneer Devon Turnbull (Ojas), effectively turning the venue into a year-round destination for nightlife, music, and cultural events. The reputation of Nowadays has grown exponentially, establishing it as a vital hub for dance music aficionados, audiophiles, and the queer community. Its ethos revolves around radical hospitality, inclusivity, and harm reduction, with a strong emphasis on consent and a safer space policy that prioritizes respect for all guests.

The no-photos and no-video policy encourages visitors to immerse fully in the communal experience. Over time, the club has introduced diverse programming beyond dance parties, including lectures, film screenings, listening sessions, and skillshares, reflecting its deep commitment to community and cultural enrichment. The venue’s open-air backyard, heated in winter, and indoor dance floor have undergone updates and expansions to accommodate growing crowds, though its core aesthetics—warm lighting, plants, and a sense of comfort—remain central.

The importance of Nowadays in New York’s cultural landscape is significant. It is celebrated for its nurturing of local talent, its pivotal role for queer and marginalized communities, and as one of the few places in the city offering true “open-to-close” and extended hour parties, inviting guests to lose themselves in the music for an entire night or even a full day. As a result, it has attracted nationally and internationally renowned DJs, musicians, and artists alongside rising local talent, earning acclaim in major publications and global dance music circles.

Notable artists who have performed at Nowadays include Ben UFO, Four Tet, Avalon Emerson, Jayda G, Eris Drew, DJ Sprinkles, Bambii, Octo Octa, Anthony Naples, LSDXOXO, Shanti Celeste, Aurora Halal, Theo Parrish, DJ Python, Powder, AceMo, Umfang, DJ Swisha, Gerd Janson, Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Marcellus Pittman, Honey Dijon, DJ Holographic, Tim Sweeney, and local stalwarts like Olive T, Lauren Flax, DJ Wawa, and the founders themselves, Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter.

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