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1. Culture Fix

9 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St.), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This subterranean bar, gallery and performance space hosts regular music and comedy events, such as the monthly Acoustic Night and the weekly Comedy Night hosted by Aaron Glaser and Danny Jolles. Read more.

ReRun Theater is one of Fun..

2. ReRun Theater

147 Front St (Jay Street), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · DUMBO · 11 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This movie house is located at the back of reBar, a gastropub serving small plates. The theater screens indie flicks; grab a bag of duck-fat popcorn ($5–$7) before settling in for a showing. Read more.

3. Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · DUMBO · 53 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The bawdy hosts and performers change every week at Floating Kabarette!, a weekly cabaret show (Sat 10:30pm). The red-lit island tables on the indoor lake are the most romantic seats. Read more.

Museum of the Moving Image is one of Fun..

4. Museum of the Moving Image

9.2
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Read more.

5. Russian Tea Room

6.6
150 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Theater District · 112 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Try the Cavitini with Imperial Vodka made from wheat and rye served dry, chilled and up with 10-grams Hackleback Caviar and olives. It's a classic Russian cocktail and absolutely delicious.

The McKittrick Hotel is one of Fun..

6. The McKittrick Hotel

9.0
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 325 tips and reviews

7. The New York Earth Room

7.6
141 Wooster St (btw Prince St and Houston St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · SoHo · 35 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: As the name suggests, the Earth Room is a room full of dirt. Rich, dark dirt, knee deep, housed in a 3600 square foot room in Soho, intriguing viewers for the past 30 years.

The Box is one of Fun..

8. The Box

8.0
189 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews
Studio Museum in Harlem is one of Fun..

9. Studio Museum in Harlem

8.7
144 W 125th St (Between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Harlem · 56 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Cash-strapped daters should visit this uptown institution on Sundays for free admission. Explore exhibits such as “Harlem Postcards,” which uses photography to examine changes in the neighborhood. Read more.

Le Poisson Rouge is one of Fun..

10. Le Poisson Rouge

8.5
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bowl is one of Fun..

11. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews
Bowery is one of Fun..

12. Bowery

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 8 tips and reviews
Joe's Pub is one of Fun..

13. Joe's Pub

9.1
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews
Bowery Ballroom is one of Fun..

14. Bowery Ballroom

9.2
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
Mercury Lounge is one of Fun..

15. Mercury Lounge

8.3
217 E Houston St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 133 tips and reviews
Performance Space 122 is one of Fun..

16. Performance Space 122

7.0
150 1st Ave (at E 9th St.), New York, NY
Indie Theater · East Village · 7 tips and reviews
Knitting Factory is one of Fun..

17. Knitting Factory

361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews
The Kitchen is one of Fun..

18. The Kitchen

8.3
512 W 19th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 7 tips and reviews
BAM Rose Cinemas is one of Fun..

19. BAM Rose Cinemas

9.4
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & St. Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Fort Greene · 111 tips and reviews
Wave Hill is one of Fun..

20. Wave Hill

9.5
675 W 252nd St (Independence Ave), Bronx, NY
Garden · Riverdale · 53 tips and reviews
3rd Ward is one of Fun..

21. 3rd Ward

195 Morgan Ave (btwn Stagg & Meadow), New York, NY
Art Gallery · 43 tips and reviews
Harlem Stage Gatehouse is one of Fun..

22. Harlem Stage Gatehouse

7.8
150 Convent Ave (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Manhattanville · 11 tips and reviews
CAMEO is one of Fun..

23. CAMEO

93 N 6th St (b/w Wythe Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 124 tips and reviews
Haunch of Venison is one of Fun..

24. Haunch of Venison

550 W 21st St (11th Avenue), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 2 tips and reviews
The Bell House is one of Fun..

25. The Bell House

8.8
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews
92nd Street Y is one of Fun..

26. 92nd Street Y

8.9
1395 Lexington Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY
Community Center · Upper East Side · 62 tips and reviews
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of Fun..

27. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

307 W 26th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Chelsea · 171 tips and reviews
The Duplex is one of Fun..

28. The Duplex

7.9
61 Christopher St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · West Village · 94 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg is one of Fun..

29. Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg

50 Kent Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

30. UCB Theatre East

153 E 3rd St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Alphabet City · 56 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This offshoot of the original Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre can’t be beat for a cheap and hilarious date. Plus, you’ll look especially cool on the off-chance that a big-name comedian shows up. Read more.

31. Nitehawk Cinema

9.5
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 300 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.

32. Tammany Hall

152 Orchard St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · Lower East Side · 52 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Starting February 9, DJ Ceremony and Apathy Angel will host Corruption at Tammany Hall, a burlesque show, on Thursdays at 9pm. It’s followed by a free dance party at 11pm. Read more.

Union Hall is one of Fun..

33. Union Hall

8.7
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · North Slope · 171 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Browse the vintage tomes that line this bar's walls with a bookish date, or head downstairs for one of the venue’s music or comedy shows, such as Eugene Mirman’s weekly Pretty Good Friends. Read more.

Barbès is one of Fun..

34. Barbès

8.7
376 9th St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 64 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This small French space hosts one of the city’s most diverse music scenes in its back room. Arrive early to take advantage of happy hour, with $1 off beers and $3 off cocktails. Read more.

35. Apollo Theater

9.0
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Every Wednesday the Apollo hosts an Amateur Night, where you can cheer on performers or boo them off the stage! Be sure to get there early for tickets, as this night sells out quickly!

36. Harlem Stage Gatehouse

7.8
150 Convent Ave (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Manhattanville · 11 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: A membership to Harlem Stage is super affordable-- and comes with sweet perks, like 20% off tickets. http://bit.ly/yDDkat

37. Knitting Factory

361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: The Knitting Factory has an iTunes app that makes it easier to keep up with upcoming events. For more info on the new-and-improved Knitting Factory, click here: http://bit.ly/wBcQH6

38. Joe's Pub

9.1
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: A 1-year subscription to New York Magazine is included when you purchase a ticket to any show at Joe's Pub. Neat! Read more about why we love Joe's Pub here: http://bit.ly/xrKEuM

New Museum is one of Fun..

39. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews

40. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Take advantage of the after-hours events and unique special programming that make MoMA much more than your average museum. Check out some of their current exhibits and events: http://bit.ly/A9TAGZ

41. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Brooklyn Bowl offers an unbeatable combination of various musical types, (everyone from Childish Gambino to Karen O.) and bowling for a night of undisputed fun: http://bit.ly/x83yOF

42. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.3
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: BAM embodies the true essence of Brooklyn: intelligent but quirky fun http://bit.ly/x0uQcG

43. 92YTribeca

200 Hudson St (at Canal St.), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Tribeca · 55 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: A loungier vibe with all the things you love about the parent site, 92YTribeca is a hot spot for awesome guests http://bit.ly/JhHoz

44. 3rd Ward

195 Morgan Ave (btwn Stagg & Meadow), New York, NY
Art Gallery · 43 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: 3rd Ward is one of the few places in this city that caters to your party-dance-groove needs, as well as your educational needs. http://bit.ly/p58VLe

45. Le Poisson Rouge

8.5
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Innovative and up-and-coming musicians/artists can be found here on any given night. LPR is always a step ahead: http://bit.ly/wTao1A

46. Performance Space 122

7.0
150 1st Ave (at E 9th St.), New York, NY
Indie Theater · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: We love how this space integrates media, art and music to transcend genre boundaries, within an awesome historic space. Find out more: http://bit.ly/wwyaQ3

47. 285 Kent Avenue

285 Kent Ave (btwn S 1st & S 2nd), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 23 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: An uber-hip spot for emerging artists and indie favorites, right next door to Glasslands. Just make sure you can stand the smell of smoke.

48. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.3
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Besides the award-winning theatre and dance productions, BAM's also a great place just to see a movie, because usually it's filled with (respectful) film nerds - even new releases.

49. The Kitchen

8.3
512 W 19th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 7 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: The Kitchen is a temple of the avant-garde, so be prepared for something experimental when at the Chelsea-based nonprofit.

50. Sullivan Room

218 Sullivan St. (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St.), New York, NY
Night Club · Greenwich Village · 37 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Holding strong as an underground electronic party hotspot; watch out for SR’s BasicNYC parties with Sleepy & Boo – great DJ bookings.

51. Poets House

8.8
10 River Ter (at Murray St), New York, NY
Library · Battery Park City · 16 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: The best far-downtown place to read, write, or (duh) find great poetry, the brand-new Poets House is free and open to the public.

52. Cielo

18 Little West 12th St (btwn Greenwich & Washington St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 166 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: François K's dubwise Deep Space parties are a Monday night fixture. Its sleek design and open-air deck make it a haven in the MPD.

MakerBot Store is one of Fun..

53. MakerBot Store

298 Mulberry St (btwn Bleecker & Houston), New York, NY
Hobby Store · NoHo · 16 tips and reviews

54. Museum of the Moving Image

9.2
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews

Urban OysterUrban Oyster: In the "Behind the Screen" exhibit, check out the Live TV Control Room installation, which takes you behind the scenes of a New York Mets TV broadcast on SNY. The director's concentration is amazing. Read more.