Best Rated Movie Theaters in Long Beach

"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."

"Eighties-themed dance parties, comedy shows, feature films, NPR-hosted trivia hours, and literary read-offs all go down nightly at The Bell House—a converted 1920s warehouse-turned-bar and live music venue in Gowanus. Pre-show, grab a craft beer from the 26-foot-long oak bar and cozy up to a bistro-style table in the low-lit front lounge. Then come showtime, it’s off to the main room, where the red velvet curtains go up to reveal a commanding stage."

"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."

"American chef Daniel Rose broke significant boundaries in 2006 when he took Paris, the home of fine dining, by storm with his tiny 16-seat restaurant Spring. His modern approach to classic French techniques was a huge hit and he returned to the US and opened Le Coucou where he has brought a once stale cuisine back into the limelight. There is a significant difference between Spring and Le Coucou."

"French food is romance, and Le Coucou does it up decadently. The restaurant itself is dim and hushed -- ideal for declarations of love. With candles on the tables and caviar in Champagne beurre blanc, it’s the place to pick for celebrating, apologizing, or just showing off."

"If you come down on the crispy side of the crispy vs. chewy debate, L’imprimerie’s sea-salt-sprinkled chocolate chip cookie will satisfy. Reasonably sized (both in width and in diameter), the cookies are baked flattish, leaving crispy edges that give way to a soft core. The giant chunks of extra-dark chocolate are just a little bitter; order it with a coffee if you want to eat your chocolate chip cookie like the goddamn grownup that you are."

"Empty Walkway at Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City Queens. Formerly a modern-day industrial wasteland where you were 99.999% likely to get mugged, this section of Long Island City has been completely revitalized into Hunter’s Point South Park, one of the best parks in NYC. It’s an enchanting, 10-acre park that sits along the East River and offers visitors impressive views of the Midtown East Manhattan skyline from a modern, 30-foot tall viewing platform along the water."

"Until recently this park was just a bunch of abandoned warehouses and post apocalyptic industrial wasteland. As recently as the early 2000s you would only go here if you wanted to get mugged. Today thanks to the dubious joys of gentrification, the park is a beautiful waterfront gem."

"You can stroll through the farmer’s market at Grand Army Plaza just across the street before dipping into Prospect Park for a quick walk. You could also pop by the Brooklyn Flea – locations have changed since I last lived in New York, so check out their website for details as it seems it’s now in South Brooklyn."