Not listening bars but…
If you’re still there and have a free night, to me, the perfect evening is a round of beers at Blind Tiger Ale House on Bleecker. Then a pizza pie from John’s across the street. Then walk to the Village Vangaurd for a show. Doesn’t get much better than that.
if you’re into record/cd shopping, like Jazz and depending what part of the island your on, check out Jazz Record Center and Downtown Music Gallery.