Nokia Theatre Times Square
(1515 Broadway at 44th St, 212-930-1950)
The shows
Blondie plays Parallel Lines. June 22, $37.50–$47.50.
Gilberto Gil. June 24; $45, $65.
BEFORE THE SHOW
Turkish hole-in-the-wall Akdeniz (19 W 46th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 212-575-2307) offers affordable Mediterranean fare and an escape from the sensory overload of Times Square.
AFTER THE SHOW
Forgo the temptation to fall into a touristy Irish pub and opt for a martini in Brasserie 44’s swank lounge, Bar 44 (44 W 44th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 212-944-8844).