BROOKLYN TABERNACLE
USA
- 17 smith st, brooklyn, ny 11201
- +1 718-290-2000
what is it?
- the 300 voice strong gospel choir that sang at obamas 2012 inauguration
why go?
- the love, belief and passion you will feel here is absolutely incredible
- sense of joy and community is almost as sensational as the singing
when is it?
- sunday worship, every sunday, at the brooklyn tabernacle
- all year round
who to go with?
- anyone with ears and some soul
- MAGICAL
- GOSPEL
- COMMUNITY
COYOTE UGLY
USA
- 153 1st avenue, new york, ny 10003
- +1 212-477-4431
what is it?
- bar themed on the actual movie with bartenders performing sassy stunts on the bar top
why go?
- something completely unique
- a great place for entertainment, a vibe and some good drinks
when is it?
- opens late afternoon and closes late
who to go with?
- anyone who loves the movie or is a little sassy
- SASSY
- DANCING
- VIBE
ABIGAILS KITCHEN
USA
- 85 macdougal st, new york, ny 10012
- +1 212-673-8184
what is it?
- pioneer of dinners in the dark does cooking classes
why go?
- total newbies feel totally at home, skill builders also welcome
- abigails cooks french, but rustles up classes in thai, moroccan, indian, italian, even tapas
- and the workspace is bright, airy, gorgeous and inspiringly professional
when is it?
- group classes year round, pick a date
- books private one to one cooking lessons too
- blind folded wine tasting and dinners in the dark
who to go with?
- friends who like to cook, and eat
- COOKING
- UNUSUAL
- EXCITING
ELLENS STARDUST DINER
USA
- 1650 broadway, new york, ny 10019
- +1 212-956-5151
what is it?
- retro broadway diner where waitstaff sing for your supper.
why go?
- everyone’s a tourist here, relax and go with it.
- the next idina menzel could be taking your order.
- a combo of show tunes and a vintage diner vibe is pretty irresistible.
when is it?
- opens early, closes late, 7-days-a-week.
- no booking, so be ready to wait in line.
who to go with?
- talent spotters and nostalgic types.
- DIFFERENT
- MUSICAL
- EXCITING
LUCKY CHENG’S
USA
- 407 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
- +1 646 525 0715
what is it?
- nyc’s famous (and infamous) ‘drag dining’ experience.
why go?
- nyc’s first, longest running and, undeniably best loved, drag cabaret.
- food’s new-american, entertainment’s fierce
- lucky cheng’s rep pulls major stars from laverne cox to ru paul’s drag race alumni.
when is it?
- saturday & sunday – fabulous doesn’t do holidays.
- the place for crazy boozy brunch with bottomless mimosas and prosecco.
who to go with?
- best friends and fun dates.
- ENTERTAINING
- OUTRAGEOUS
- COMEDY
SLEEP NO MORE
USA
- 530 west 27th street, new york, ny
- +1 212-904-1880
what is it?
- a shake-it-up take on shakespeare’s ‘scottish play’.
why go?
- it’s macbeth (just don’t say the name or expect anything ordinary).
- imagine a film noir shakespearian tragedy with a pinch of david lynch.
- prepare to be fully immersed in the drama, it’s riveting, odd and unforgettable.
when is it?
- every evening, bar Wednesday.
- several performances, check dates and book online.
who to go with?
- theatre lovers and thrill seekers.
