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"One of the best things to do in Brooklyn for arts and culture lovers is checking out a show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, or BAM. This performing arts venue is famous for its’ cutting edge and avant-garde performances. The original structure was built in 1861 for the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn in Brooklyn Heights but burnt to the ground in 1903."

"The Brooklyn Academy of Music, or “BAM,” is one of the most remarkable artistic establishments in all of New York. Many creative geniuses and influential figures have appeared here. Since its opening in 1861, BAM has set a great tone for this borough as an area of serious cultural value."

"Another option is heading to the venues The Bell House or Littlefield in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn. Both of these venues have music, comedy, DJs, and other performances, as well as dancing and drinks. The Gowanus area is easily walkable from Park Slope and is home to hip bars and restaurants. Stop in at the Lavender Lake for a beer on the patio or if you're looking for a more wholesome night, order an ice cream cone (chocolate lovers must order "It Came From the Gowanus") at Ample Hills Creamery's rooftop terrace."

"Gowanus The Bell House has been bringing music fans and party-goers to the boonies of the Gowanus Canal since before it was cool. The large format dance hall is divided in two -- one space appointed with bistro tables and plush chairs, the other equipped with a dance floor and a stage. When you aren’t in the mood to dance, check out comedy shows, storytelling sessions, podcast tapings, and taxidermy competitions."

"The Bell House is an awesome bar/venue in a former warehouse in Gowanus where up and coming talent and big names perform. Be sure to check their calendar to see any special seasonal events or what their latest music, special events, or comedy line ups are. This location also has been used to film Netflix comedy specials!"

"This stark arrangement of gleaming modernist temples houses some of Manhattan’s most important performance companies: the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the iconic Metropolitan Opera House. The lobby's interior walls are dressed with brightly saturated murals by painter Marc Chagall. Various other venues are tucked in and around the 16-acre campus, including a theater, two film-screening centers and the renowned Juilliard School for performing arts."

"Tip: Besides the one-and-only Broadway Theater, other theaters of interest to many visitors are the famous 1970s disco, Studio 54 and Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall. Broadway Theater District information."

"Slam poetry has become a sensation over the past few years or so. Nuyorican is a small gem amongst locals and poet lovers alike, where people come to pour their hearts out through poetry readings, and slam. Founded in 1973 by writer and poet Miguel Algarin, Nuyorican has risen to fame through numerous awards, including Best Spoken Word Venue by the New York Press."

"Another cool indie art gallery in Brooklyn to check out is August Garufi, a New York-based artist who invites visitors to stop in his working studio on Smith Street where he creates in daily to browse his current works on display that tie in his love of poetry into his mixed forms of art through film, canvas, and installations. This is a one-man artist studio by Garufi who likes to embody serenity, calmness, and natural peace within his work. With each piece sharing and telling unique stories, you can never get bored at his exhibition."

"At 792 feet, the Woolworth Building at 233 Broadway was the tallest in the world from 1913 to 1930. Commissioned by the “five-and-dime” store magnate Frank Winfield Woolworth, the great neo-Gothic skyscraper was designed by the architect Cass Gilbert to resemble a medieval European cathedral, and is often referred to as New York’s “Cathedral of Commerce.”. Along with elaborate ornamental stonework, all but the lower four floors of the Woolworth Building feature a terra-cotta facade that from a distance reads as limestone, but upon closer inspection is a polychromatic scheme of vibrant blue, green and golden yellow glazes."

"The Woolworth Building, at 57 stories, is one of the oldest skyscrapers in New York City. This once tallest building in the world is one of the masterpieces of early skyscraper design. Still to this day, it remains one of the fifty tallest buildings in the United States as well as one of the twenty tallest buildings in New York City."

"Stax Ice Cream is a small shop that’s on a mission to foster a culture of friendship, promote Asian American awareness, all the while enjoying quality ice cream and desserts. All their ice cream flavors are inspired by desserts in their founders’ Asian American culture – subtly sweet but delicious and will satisfy any sweet tooth craving. Their most popular dessert, the Cremella hot-pressed donut ice cream sandwich, allows customers to customize their preferred level of sweetness as they offer plain, vanilla glazed, and chocolate frosted donuts."

"A post shared by STAX ICE CREAM (@staxicecream) on Jul 9, 2018 at 2:54pm PDT. A doughnut plus ice cream, what more could any sweet tooth want?!"

"Since reopening during the pandemic, the rotating restaurants-in-residence program at Intersect by Lexus unveiled a new first-floor cocktail spot and also recently debuted modern outdoor seating options designed by the Rockwell Group. The latest chef to helm the program’s kitchen is chef David Kinch of Manresa, bringing his acclaimed farm-to-table California cuisine to NYC. Guests can sample his a la carte menu at sleek individual outdoor seating spaces with wooden tables and retractable blinds.How to book: Via website"

"The 3-Michelin starred Manresa by chef David Kinch of California is currently in rotation at the newly opened INTERSECT BY LEXUS in Chelsea. Overseen by Intersect executive chef Nick Martinez, the menu hones in and dazzles chef Kinch’s menu of sea bream sashimi, roasted aged duck, grilled A5 Miyazaki Ribeye, salted butter ice cream and more. The open-format kitchen allows you to watch the chefs gracefully prepare the dishes."

"The old-world architecture of this building is not only a place for worship but also remains a center for cultural activities of all kind. Along with the exotically painted glass windows and beautiful marble work, the building comes out in an Italian Renaissance theme. The Campanile tower stands high to the west of the church itself."