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Postcrypt Coffeehouse is an acoustic music venue in the basement of St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University. Shows are always free and open to the public.
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The Postcrypt Coffeehouse, established in 1964, features professional, amateur, and student performers every Friday and Saturday night throughout the academic year from 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Admission is always free and open to all and our shows and regular open-stages bring in a diversity of music and artists. From blues, folk, jazz, rock, country, a capella, and performace arts such as poetry, comed

y, and storytelling -Postcrypt has it all- with the strict rule that everything has to be acoustic. We believe in an accessible and friendly atmosphere for artists to share their craft, so, our artists (local as well as from around the country) perform for small audiences without microphones. Some of the more well-known artists who have graced our stage include: David Bromberg, Jeff Buckley, Shawn Colvin, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Dar Williams. Postcrypt is completely student run and non-profit, and is the only free venue of its kind in the New York area. Our devoted volunteers listen to demos, book artists, manage the business, work in the bar, and interact with our guests who range from age 10 to age 80. Many of these guests come from Morningside Heights and have been with Postcrypt for decades. Known nationally as a fantastic folk music site, Postcrypt was recently listed in the Lonely Planet Guide to New York City. All-in-all, Postcrypt is a key way for Columbia University to interact with neighborhood residents, for students to discover new (and old) music, and for aspiring musicians to come into their own.

11/13/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday, November 15th
8:30 – Brian Nguyen
9:30 – Jemma Mines
10:30 – hunny days

Saturday, November 9th
No Programming

11/08/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday, November 8th
8:30 – Hannah Sommers & Lucia Rondini
9:30 – Gabriela McBride
10:30 – Erika Leigh

Saturday, November 9th
No Programming

10/25/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday, October 25th
8:30 – Crown Quartet
9:30 – Lilli De Jonghe
10:30 – Skylar Tang

Saturday, October 26th
8:30 - Scary Stories
Regale us with your most terrifying tales!

10/17/2024

Friday, October 18th
8:30 – Ruby Farmer and Friends
9:30 – Joan Park
10:30 – Austin Rios-Colón

Saturday, October 19th
No Programming

10/10/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday, October 11th
8:30 – Caroline Nieto
9:30 – Makae Brieschke
10:30 – Federico Stock

Saturday, October 12th
No Programming

10/02/2024

THIS WEEK AT THE CRYPT

Friday, October 4th
116th Initiative x Postcrypt
Back To School Benefit Concert

8:00 – The Jimmy Liu Quartet
9:00 – Priceless Advice/Long Journey Home
10:00 – TheFleok
11:00 – MESA

Saturday, October 5th
No Programming

Please note that Saturday’s concert will be at ADP, located at 526 W 114th St.

09/26/2024

Join us on October 4th for a mutual aid benefit concert in support of
The 116th Initiative is a mutual aid collective that raises funds to support low income and first generation students at Barnard and Columbia. There is always need this time of year as students face tuition hikes and other unexpected expenses imposed by the university.
To support your fellow students and community, join us at ADP as we celebrate the start of Fall with student performances! Expect jazz, rock, and a little bit of everything in between!
Tickets are sliding scale, with all proceeds going to mutual aid. Reserve your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116-x-postcrypt-back-to-school-benefit-concert-tickets-1027719395377?aff=oddtdtcreator

**updated flyer with correct address

09/26/2024

Join us on October 4th for a mutual aid benefit concert in support of
The 116th initiative is a mutual aid collective that raises funds to support low income and first gen students at Barnard and Columbia. There is always need this time of year as students face tuition hikes and other unexpected expenses imposed by the university.
To support your fellow students and community, join us at ADP as we celebrate the start of Fall with student performances! Expect jazz, rock, and a little bit of everything in between!
Tickets are sliding scale, with all proceeds going to mutual aid. Reserve your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116-x-postcrypt-back-to-school-benefit-concert-tickets-1027719395377?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/25/2024

THIS WEEK AT THE CRYPT

Friday, September 27th
8:30 – Ava Lozner
9:30 – RAYAN
10:30 – Caleb Dye

Saturday, September 28th
8:30 – Open Mic

Please note that Columbia campus, and therefore the Crypt, is currently only accessible to those with a current Columbia University ID.

09/09/2024

JOIN THE CRYPTKEEPERS!! Apply now for the board positions of special events manager, bar manager, and booking manager in training. Link in bio.

04/22/2024

Postcrypt Coffeehouse is a space dedicated to inclusivity on all fronts. We do not tolerate any forms of discrimination or hate. Our priority is to foster an open and welcoming environment for all contributors, participants, and audience members.

The suppression of freedom of speech on our campus goes against these values. We support and stand with our fellow students, and condemn the recent actions of the Columbia administration. In our role as an arts organization, we will always work to protect personal expression.

In recognition of the above truths, Postcrypt Coffeehouse has decided to cancel shows while the Gaza Solidarity Encampment stands.

04/14/2024

FOLK FEST!

today 12-5, music starts at 1.
Enjoy the beautiful weather and some beautiful music!

04/11/2024

FOLK FEST THIS SUNDAY!!

Featuring performances from Makae, Florid, Lily Too, and Stan & Chucks, Folk Fest is Postcrypt’s annual free folk music festival. Join us at noon at the sundial and on the Butler Lawns!!

04/04/2024

There will be NO POSTCRYPT this weekend!

Enjoy Bacchanal and keep your eyes and ears open for more information regarding Folk Fest, Postcrypt’s annual folk music festival taking place next Sunday, 4/14.

03/29/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday, March 29
8:30 – joey recker
9:30 - Stalling
10:30 - Treya Lam

Saturday, March 30
Blue Bird Concert 8-11

03/22/2024

THIS WEEKEND AT THE CRYPT

Friday 3/22
8:30PM: Applewhite
9:30PM: Ana Paul
10:30PM: Itai Rekem

Saturday 3/23
8:30PM: Jo Williamson
9:30PM: The Oystermen
10:30PM: Federico Stock

03/18/2024

Calling all Columbia & Barnard folk/bluegrass/jazz/funk student artists!
We want you to open for Postcrypt’s annual Folk Fest!
Please fill out the form by 3/24/24 to be considered!

Form link:
https://forms.gle/5K9iamZTou5j4iur9

Address

1160 Amsterdam Avenue, St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University
New York, NY
10027

Opening Hours

Friday	8:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday	8:30pm - 11:30pm

Website

http://postcrypt.org/

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