Aura 5 E. 19th St. (5th Ave. & Broadway)
Flatiron
212.671.1981
Aura:
If you like glow-in-the-dark lights, and frequently renamed venues, the atmosphere here might just make your evening. At least, by virtue of its dimensions, this mini-club (once Dorsia, then Cyn) will never host the hordes that swarm the main space at bigger venues, hence the overcrowded dance floor. Hey, what else is new? There's a cute VIP balcony if you prefer perusing to cruising, and a few cozy nooks to hide in as well. The music is pretty much standard house and the bar is well stocked. Heck, a little neon never hurt anyone. Between the red lights and the chocolate-colored walls, this place’s “aura” draws more of the “well-dressed and Patron shots” set than the “glow sticks and ravers.”
