"The space that is now Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg used to be a general store, a diner, and a place to play poker before it became a spot for live music in 1999. Shows are still free—although there’s a suggested $10 donation, which seems pretty fair considering none of their cocktails cost more than $14. If you need a break from the music, there’s a large backyard where you can reminisce about a time when $14 was considered expensive for a cocktail." - neha talreja, kenny yang, nikko duren, molly fitzpatrick