The Mercury Lounge (Venue Partner)
217 E Houston St
212.260.4700
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Oakley Hall
- When
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Saturday Oct 25, 2008 (8pm)
- Where
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Directions: F, JMZ at Essex and Delancey or F, V at 2nd Ave
- Price
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$15
- Links
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