Animazing Gallery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

461 Broome St Bsmt
New York, NY 10013

GO-GO-YU-BALI m. writes: i purchased several stuff here when i just moved to nyc.
they carry quite unique stuff that you cannot possibly find anywhere else.
i got one clock which was the one of a kind stuff and have been my most favorite clock i've ever purchased (i am…

Jazz Gallery the
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

290 Hudson St Fl 2
New York, NY 10013

Jared M. writes: Man, I loved my time here.  I saw Steve Coleman about three years ago and the show and setting were perfect.  It is a drag that there isn't a bar but spaces like this are pretty hard to come by so the lack of booze is something you can get over.

Manhattan Ensemble Theatre Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

55 Mercer St Fl 5
New York, NY 10013

Kimberli M. writes: Keep an eye on what's playing here. If you were lucky you saw ( parts of Desire or Golda's Balcony here. The theater is small but the space can be very well used if used right.

Fishion Herb Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

107 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

andy t. writes: A cheap, clean place to get a massage in chinatown -- at $40 per hour, it's more affordable than Mexico. There's a nice selection of Chinese restaurants across the street, if you're feeling hungry when you emerge...

Broadway Theatre
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1681 Broadway
New York, NY 10019

Catie L. writes: Friday evening I went with friends to see "The Color Purple."  It was  very good play and I will give it 5 stars.  Fantasia as Miss Ceiley was brilliant along with her co-stars especially the woman that played Sug Avery.  This play takes one through…

Belly Dancing by Serena Studios
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

939 8th Ave
#403
New York, NY 10019

Mariposa X. writes: Looking for a hip scarf for bellydancing?  Serena has them in a lot of colors in prices starting at $25.  I went to this studio because someone told me about the "boutique."  I think it's a stretch to call a closet a boutique, but they had what I…

New York Film Festival
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

70 Lincoln Center Plz Frnt 4
New York, NY 10023

Erica C. writes: The New York Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival must be two outstanding reasons for New York's lack of envy for Los Angeles.  Each fall, New York Film Festival screens some of the best new films created - from shorts by virtual unknowns, to…

Underground Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

955 W End Ave
New York, NY 10025

Scott R. writes: This is a great little neighborhood bar.  They've got a killer jukebox and it's a good place to chill w/ friends or a date if you're in the area.  Since almost no one is 'in the area' except those that live up here, it's more neighborhood-y than most…

United Artists Theatre Inc

2474 Forest Ave
Staten Island, NY 10303

Kevin R. writes: My local movie theatre, I honestly like to try an avoid this place because it gets packed, but that is true with any movie theatre. I can walk here so location is good. Stadium Seating, which is a plus. There isn't much to do for me after a movie…

Brick Theater
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

575 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

ken s. writes: It can't be stated enough that the Brick is one of the strongest indie theaters staging plays in NY (Williamsburg, Brooklyn to be specific).

In light of the pan below, it would be like saying, "I went to Barnes & Noble the other day, my steak was very…

Spiral Flow Studio
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

302 Bedford Avenue
Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Ransom B. writes: Finally! A place to do hatha on the Southside. I love this little studio. From ballet classes to pilates, Spiral Flow is here to keep you Southsiders in tip top shape.

The workout I did was intense. The class was small, so there was no cheating on…

American Airlines Theatre
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

227 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Susan S. writes: One of the most comfortable theatres on Broadway, the American Airlines is the Broadway home of the Roundabout Theatre Company.

It has 740 seats and as I have sat in the back rows of both the orchestra and the balcony, I can say that there are few bad…

Biltmore Theatre
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

261 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10079

Quincy B. writes: Mauritius - now playing at the Biltmore

Excellent play. Dramatic, yet with a lot of humor. Great performances. Interesting plot.

If you're offended by strong language, you might walk out at intermission like the elderly folks behind us. But if you're a…

Millennium Theater
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brighton Beach

1029 Brighton Beach Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

E s. writes: well, theres nothing that ever plays there that interests me but it does for my grandma and mother so ill  give this place

Clearview Cinema GRP Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

400 E. 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021

Jessica B. writes: Annoying though the labyrinth may be, the staff at Clearview is inimitable.  A girlfriend and I arrived late, in from the cold and starving, but the popcorn was 4 minutes away from popping.  

So, what's the solution?  Oh yes, you guessed it:  popcorn…

Greenwich Street Theatre
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

547 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013

Gourmet G. writes: In the past few years, this tiny West SoHo theater - it seats only seventy-four - has gained a reputation for being a house that welcomes innovative and often avant garde new works from rising young playwrights, although established pieces - such as…

Loew's 72nd Street East 1
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1230 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Don M. writes: This is not a particularly pretty theater, nor is it a particularly well maintained theater.  It's not even a particularly clean theater.  

But- it's a single screen, which means no fighting the hordes on Friday night.  There's over 750 seats here,…

Joseph Fischl Inc.
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1397 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Susan S. writes: Gallery, picture frame dealer & purveyor of fine art materials.

Regal Union Square Stadium 14
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village, Manhattan/Union Square

850 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

Brian L. writes: theater itself is fine.  i mean let's be real, a theater is a theater.  

but my god, they need to work on their thermostat controls in some of the theaters because it can get boiling at times.  i forget which theater it is exactly, but one of the…

York's Shona Gallery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

99 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

Nish N. writes: If you're looking for 12 foot wooden giraffe statues, or perhaps an nice jade rhino for that nightstand, you typically have to head to Kenya. Unless, that is, you happen to be in SoHo so you can peruse the wonderous African imports at York's.

Pricey,…

R&R
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

416 W. 14th Street
Between 9th Avenue and Washington Street
New York, NY 10014

Timothy A. writes: This is a surprisingly cool place to see a band. I saw Violet Nine there a few months ago, and it was great. The place is actually separated into four sections, one for the bar, one for the merch, one for the stage, and one in which people enter…

Loews Village 7
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

66 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Li M. writes: I am completely indifferent about this theater.

It's adequate, but the selection is limited.  Mostly, they will play an equal amount of wide and limited release movies, and sometimes, they will be the only theater playing a certain movie.  This week,…

World Cup

New York, NY 10003

Ryan C. writes: New rule:  If you're a big, rich entity like the United States, and you aren't breeding talent on the homefront, you pay for some fucking ringers from a latin american country! Why does this country not take football seriously?  I know I didn't the…

Masterpiece Theatre

New York, NY 10079

Diana B. writes: Usually good, esp. British productions of classics (and not-so- classics). Unfortunately, it's not on when fund drives are (too frequently).

In NYC: 9 PM on Sundays.

Works by James, Austen, Dickens, Trollope, Paul Scott, et al.

A Prairie Home Companion

New York, NY 10079

Diana B. writes: Fun: entertaining and cozy.

Riverbank State Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

679 Riverside Dr
New York City, NY 10031

Meg C. writes: Running track, softball and baseball fields, a full size football field, pool, ice skating, and it's right off the 1 line.

I play organized sports at this park and it's one of my favorites. the Turf fields are in good shape. There are bathrooms and…

SOHO Dance Studio
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

598 Broadway
6th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Herman S. writes: If you want to learn how to dance Salsa, Argentine Tango or the Hustle then this is a great place to start.  I began learning Salsa at another studio but decided to try this place out instead after they changed instructors and the quality of the…

The Oak Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

59 W 44th Street
The Algonquin Hotel
New York, NY 10079

Kimberli M. writes: It felt like I stepped back in time in the Oak Room. Entertaining jazz/cabaret played by icons of cabaret as you dine on a simple but tasty meal. The history in this space is amazing. A nice small room, I think all seats are good. The piano in the…

Chinatown Fair
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

8 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

Chris E. writes: The only real arcade left in Manhattan (the Port Authority one doesn't count). Depressing considering the fact that the scene is pretty much dead. Still, they have pinball machines, a DDR machine, Ms Pac-man and Galaga and like 7 different varieties…

Promenade Theater
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2162 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Diana B. writes: Small theatre. Bills itself as "the only off-Bway theater on Bway".

I first saw Ron Silver there and predicted his future success.

Plays are not usually topnotch.

Max Lang Gallery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

229 10th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Tamar N. writes: Nice two-storey space on 10th Ave.  They sell mostly secondary market art (read: very expensive), so it is almost like going to a little museum with free admission.

Michael's Pub
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

211 E 55th St
New York, NY 10079

Judith G. writes: If your can't find Woody Allen at Elaine's, you might get lucky and catch him play his clarinet here, on most Monday nights.

I have been here twice.  

Once I sat at a table inside the quite casual room and chowed down on some pub grub.  I had…

The Galerie St. Etienne
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

24 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10079

Karen C. writes: Visited them to view their "More Than Coffee Was Served", cafe culture of Vienna.  Wonderful pieces, beautiful sketches, painting, writings.  There were a few Gustav Klimt pieces that were a unexpected plus.

Josepina
Neighborhood: Bronx/Spuyten Duyvil

3522 Johnson Ave
Bronx, NY 10463

Nancy C. writes: My fiance and I ended up at Josepina after dinner plans with a friend were postponed. The friend recommended we check out this neighborhood Italian restaurant instead for a nice, romantic dinner.

The food and service were spot on! We started off with…

Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Columbia Street Waterfront District

315 Columbia St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Andrea V. writes: This place just opened this year and it defies all categories. It's a venue for bands, an art gallery, movie theater, and a vintage guitar shop in front. They're also offering music lessons and coffee, and soon they are going to have more events in…

A Prairie Home Companion
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

123 W. 43rd St
New York, NY 10184

San B. writes: Once a year Garrison Keillor, and the crew that's singlehandedly keeping radio theater alive, makes a pilgrimage from Minnesota to NYC's Town Hall for the Holidays.   A Prairie Home is kitch, silly, clever, charming and definitely an acquired taste.…

New York Transit Museum Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

42nd Street & Park Avenue
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10184

Roxanne R. writes: The New York Transit Museum located in Brooklyn is a 60,000 square foot decomissioned subway station. The Transit Museum's Gallery Annex is located in Grand Central Terminal and presents transportation themed exhibits and shares the space with the…

Glasslands Gallery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

289 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226

chris r. writes: things that happened:

there was a middle aged guy in miami vice gear (but sadly no crockett stubble) who danced almost the whole night.  more than anyone, probably.  we made up a biography for him.  he might have been the most interesting person…