The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a massive venue when it comes to live entertainment. The Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and artistes performing. Lincoln Center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. And as if that wasn't enough, the Center also hosts many events put on by the Film Society at Lincoln Center. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater (home of the New York City Opera) and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
With a name as mystical as Brú na Bó, and a colorful milieu of artworks adoring the window, you are lured to walk into this magnificent art and antique shop. If you have an eye for antiques or love to collect works of regional artists, then you will love browsing through the collection of Brú na Bó. Its ever-changing inventory of paintings, porcelain art, textiles and new furniture reflect the work of talented local painters and craftsmen. The collection of antique furniture found here is extensive, offering a lot of options in products which are handcrafted from reclaimed antique woods. And its association with art is not just restricted to visual artworks, as the shop also arranges special performances by local as well as upcoming national artists or bands, throughout the year.
With a permanent collection numbering over two million individual works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply the Met, is not only a New York City landmark, it is the United States' largest art museum and the fifth-most visited museum of any kind in the world. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the museum encompasses more than 1.5 million square feet (139,355 square meters) of exhibition space. European paintings on display include those by world-renown masters like Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian, and Vermeer. The vast collection has been split between several galleries, arranged by geographic origin and other thematic schemes. The Egyptian art gallery is especially enticing, as are the Met's repositories of Asian, African and Medieval art. Others include Islamic, Roman, and Greek art, the Arms and Armory section, the Costume Institute, and European Decorative arts. When weather permits, contemporary sculptures are displayed at the open-air roof garden. Apart from being a treasure trove for art lovers, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a fun-filled and educational experience for all ages.
Tucked away in Queens is an old-fashioned testament to film and television. The actual studios of the one-time Paramount East Coast production house are closed, but the museum provides tours about film making where you can see makeup, costumes and well-known movie sets. There are several theaters for film screenings and a gift shop for souvenir hunters.
The Apollo Theater is a distinguished and legendary landmark in Harlem. Originally it was a burlesque hall for an all-white audience when it opened its doors in 1914, but by the 1930s it became home to legendary jazz greats like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The theater has been restored, and every Wednesday at 7:30p the stage is opened to amateurs; when heckling is not just common, but expected. There are also musical performances held on other nights. Admission varies. Call for details.
The Sands Point Preserve makes full use of its 216 acres (87.41 hectares): landscaped gardens lead to tangles of trees, meadows become cliffs overlooking beaches, vines of honeysuckles and other flowers surround a freshwater pond, and a castle sits on sweeping lawns. Explore Long Island history by touring the elegant gray-stone Hempstead House or the French eclectic Falaise, after exploring the natural beauty of this diverse environment on 6 marked trails. Educational visits are welcomed, and festivals or special events often take advantage of the spectacular scenery.
Iggy's is a bar from which people have come to expect much more than just a drink. There are 14 TVs on which you can catch all the live sporting action, a complete food menu, and the most popular bit, karaoke. You can sing your favorite songs at the bar with friends all day long, and in front of a packed room between 7p and 4a. You can also use the venue for private events, of which the kids' karaoke parties are perhaps the most popular.
Cora Dance offers educational programs in dance and choreography at its studios at the Red Hook Ministries in Park Slope. Its innovative programs and spaces foster an open environment of creativity, where dancers can express freely themselves. It also hosts a variety of auction and charitable programs such as themed dance parties and proms. Led by owner and art director Shannon Hummel, the staff guide you in understanding the steps of various dance forms, overcoming stage fright and performing before a large audience.
Established in 2011, New York Distilling Co. is among the three oldest distilleries in the city. The brainchild of Tom Potter and Allen Katz, this distillery specializes in American gin and offers varieties in their distilled beverages. These include the likes of the creations like Dorothy Parker, Perry’s Tot, Mister Katz's and Chief Gowanus. You can try their spirits, cocktails and other beverages at their attached bar, The Shanty. Weekend tours are available of the distillery where you can see how they make their gins. You can even buy their products on-site.
A brand new brewery in Amityville, the Small Craft Brewing Company is quickly turning into a crowd favorite. The nautical-themed decor and the quaint ambiance of the spot reels patrons in for a few pints of great beer. The inventive drafts are concocted with careful consideration for the taste buds of customers, and the beers available on tap each imbue unique flavors. These include the Depth Charge, which is an IPA, the Dream Boat, a stout, Bay House, a brown ale, and other equally delectable drafts. Groups of friends as well as families can venture into the quirky establishment, and pets are welcome, too. The friendly atmosphere and helpful staff add to the allure of the place, and patrons will undoubtedly have a good time here!
Roll in for a fun Axe throwing experience at Bury The Hatchet, the premiere entertainment destination for you and your friends. Axe throwing is a great pastime and you will seek immense pleasure in this thrilling activity. Though not much training is required to become a pro at axe throwing, this indoor facility offers you 15 minutes of assistance, if you are new to this sport. You can also participate in the axe throwing leagues which are equally fun and engaging.
You can catch French movies (with English subtitles) every Tuesday, at FIAF's Florence Gould Hall. This hall presents performing arts events, lectures and weekly Ciné-Club screenings. The hall belongs to the largest Alliance Française in America, and it also has one of the largest private French libraries.