Over the years , the festival has taken place in numerous venues , including the Angel Orensanz Center for the Arts , the St. Nicholas of Myra church basement , the New Age Cabaret ( formerly known as the Electric Circus ) , the Knitting Factory , St. Patrick 's youth center , CBGB , Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural Center , the Abrons Arts Center , Roulette Intermedium and Judson Memorial Church .