Like no other. When…read moreyou think about places like NYC, the big appeal (imho) is the immediacy of things. If you want great art, you've got it. Great theater, you've got it. Great food, you've got it. Great music..... in spades. Terraza7 is maybe one of the greatest places you could visit in NYC. It's a music hall like no other, simultaneously offering some of the best music in a unique and intimate setting. They have a downstairs and an upstairs. I was recently here to listen to some Afro-Peruvian jazz. What a phenomenal time. I felt truly blessed to experience such magic. The music and talent were genius and what enhanced everything is audience interactions. If you're in the area, I genuinely feel like you have a responsibility to go and experience it for yourself. It'd be criminal not to. If you're not in the area, make plans to go.

A gem. Amazing performance in an intimate setting. The perfect authentic New York experience.read more

I attended the Underground Open Mic tonight to both listen to and perform some original music. This…read moreparticular open mic is a favorite of mine as it is actually where I got my start in the local open mic scene, back in fall of 2022. Located in the basement stage room of Bar Freda, this open mic breaks the mold with their epic lighting, phenomenal sound system, very talented sound guy & engaging hosts. Every Monday, from 8pm about midnight, you can enjoy free performances by incredibly talented musicians and poets from all over the world. Some are local New Yorkers, some are transplants, and others are visitors. Tonight there was a wonderful poet from London, a super talented guitarist and singer from LA, and everything in between. Everyone was phenomenal! The creators, I am Adam-Meagan (aka Not Holden Caulfield) and Colleen (aka Sunbeam Colleen), have really created something very special here. This is such a welcoming open mic with an incredibly receptive and supportive crowd. If someone forgets their lyrics or stumbles in a performance, the audience immediately begins cheering their on, which 99% helps get the performer's moral backup and gets them back into their flow state. If you ever want to experience some phenomenal local arts or even perform yourself, you definitely have to check them out!

Historically speaking I had never been to the Queens Theatre before the other night when I caught…read morethe NYC appearance by the band Rolling Quartz. The band had embarked on their North American tour from their native South Korea. Since I had never seen the band before as well, the adventure to a new space for me made the whole thing more interesting to me. Now I travel via the MTA, and from Bay Ridge this event space is a bit of a hike. It's the R train to the N to the 7 to a fairly decent walk. Those who are driving or taking an Uber might have a little better trek experience than I did but that being said once I made it past the famed Unisphere and over to New York State Pavilion, it was time to go into the Queens Theatre. When I arrived there were already about 100 attendees lined up because the band was doing all sorts of VIP things with them. A cool part of the agenda for sure. Inside the theatre is a spacious lobby area with seating all around near the windows. There are concessions there but I only saw drinks being sold when I looked. There was a small merchandise table for the band set up and I imagine that when other shows happen here this will be their space as well. Right off the bat I connected to a complimentary WiFi signal which was good but seemed to go on and off during the course of the performance. Once I was in the actual performance space I was quite impressed. The stage is sizable which was great because this was a five member band with a full backline and the seats were oh so comfortable. Yes this was a Rock Show and people would likely be standing throughout the performance but when it was time to sit you could do so in comfort. I positioned myself in the eighth or so row on the aisle since I needed to shoot photographs and I was happy to report that there were no bad sightlines in the theater. The sound was also clear and impressive which was partially a testimony to the bands team on the tour. While I didn't get to explore the venue all that much outside of the show, I did see one of the spacious side rooms which I guess they do talks in or smaller events. The band has set up their meet and greets there so it was in and out in terms of time to examine. There was a complimentary WiFi that I did find to be spotty at times but I feel this was based on the amount of people choosing to live stream the show. There were obviously restrooms and while I can only speak for the men's facility it was quite clean which is always a pleasant find. Overall this was a great experience for me but I cannot fathom when and if I might make a return based on the logistics and scarcity of what most interests me happening here. I will be keeping tabs on their calendar for good measure just in case and maybe some other localized Hard Rock bands can look into it or even local promoters who wish to do something that is no too crazy.

This was my first visit to the Queens Theater. I secured tickets through the library cultural pass…read more We went to watch "Sugar Skull - A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure." We had a hard time finding parking as the show was about to start and the park is always busy. There were two small lots nearby that were full. Upon entering check in was easy. They had a small concession stand. The seating was great with no obstructed views. The play itself was kid friendly and told the meaning and traditions of the special day. It was very informative and entertaining. I enjoyed the different styles of dances performed, the colorful outfits, the creative scenery (which was simple but effective). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to visiting again.

I came here recently for a show. I really liked this venue; there was plenty of room for people to…read morespread out and the staff were great. I would definitely come back!

What an awesome place for lovers of live music!…read more The bar at TV Eye's entrance has leather couches and tables as a perfect starting point for the night. This is a cool and chill area where you could hang out with friends or get ready for all the fun. A karaoke room is right next to it if you feel like singing! We grabbed a drink and headed to the concert area where we saw local band Lip Critic and UK band Fat Dog. The sound system was great and the crowd deserves its own compliment - there is no pretentious vibe with everyone just letting loose and having a great time. If you get hot and sweaty from the concert you can walk past the merch table to a nice open patio with picnic tables; we caught a cool breeze here before heading home for the night. TV Eye is a blast giving both laid back vibes and an awesome fun time.

Absolutely LOVEEEE this place. The arcade games are all so creative and so fun to get lost in…read more Especially the fact that they're FREE!!!! So it really pulls you into this sort of portal where you're fully locked in on games and then you look up and its been 3 hours, love it. Drinks are fine but they are a great price. Got the Waaaluigi which was really tasty and pretty unique! The wonder punch was a classic tropical rum drink and good but was a little watery. Absolutely LOVE the music here, both live and regular music through the speakers once the live shows are done. They also have a backyard outdoor courtyard that is perfect for a quick break to touch grass before going back in and screentimemaxxing again

Game night!!!! If you're looking a place to hang out with retro/indie games and have drink with the…read moregang, this is the place for you. This place is pretty sweet as you enter and feel the inner child/nerd come out. It's great place to bring the boys out to hang out, a place decent date night with your partner and for anybody in general. The employees were nice to introduce me to their specialty drinks and other items. I ended up getting the Appletini which had a somewhat sweet yet sour taste. Pretty good 7/10. I do recommend playing the weather simulator game since it has a bunch of options to play solo and coop. Then there's the box bird game that pins two players to collect as much points as you can. Pretty simple. I did enjoy this fighting game that doesn't require much knowledge. It has your simple lows and heavys and an auto combo. Pork was a great character to play with. Definitely recommend coming here

Bar crawling in Brooklyn with my Bestie, great cocktails …read more Sleepwalking after finishing this bottle.

This place is transplant central! First, we were the only black and Latino in the bar, did not get…read moreservice until we sat closer to where the bartender was yapping with his friends. We were not checked on at all and had to call for them for our 2nd drinks. But the cringiest part was when the out of town bartender "yerrr" at 2 yt transplants coming in.... Yea the atmosphere does not scream people of color are welcomed here. Go next door to the Mexican spot.

Had an amazing time here. They check your bags and such. I got patted down I didn't mind the…read moresecurity was nice. The drinks are a little pricey but worth it. Its a great place for hookah if you're into that. I loved that it was a short wait to use the bathroom after all those drinks. I am lucky I didn't need to be dressed up to get in, I felt so under dressed. I remember this place being another spot but can't think of the name. Unfortunately I was a little too lit to get out there and dance. I was totally vibing because they played my bad bunny! The service was fantastic waited under a minute for our drinks. The drinks are super strong too!!

I came here recently during a night out and thought that it was okay. When it went, it felt very…read moredirty and the floor was unbelievably sticky. People were pushing each other and ventilation was alright. Nothing that stood out here for me, but depending on the DJ, it could be a good night.

Great service! Bartender does a great job making your drinks, the vibe is alive and prices are…read moregreat. Totally recommend this place !

This is about the food - the bar itself is fine. I had a Hound Burger, a pub style burger with a…read morenice grind of meat. When it came out, however, the bun was so hot I could not hold it in my hand. The bun burned my hand. Same for the floppy opposite-of-crisp fries. Did they heat a fully dressed burger, and maybe the fries, in a microwave? It came out fairly quickly, I suspect it was ready to go but for a blast in the micro to heat it up. There was no pink left in the overcooked burger. My advice is to get a taco or pizza nearby and come here for the beer, drinks and trivia.

This is a great venue…read more The Knockdown Center is an old factory that's been repurposed into a streamlined place to see live music, with little extraneous nonsense. It's quick and easy to get through security, and they provide lockers if you don't want to hold all your stuff through the show. It's massive. It must be 10,000 square feet. Which means that while it will get packed up by the stage and some overly aggressive dude might try and fight you for trying to get back to your friends, but if you hang back there will be plenty of room to dance and chill and drink and talk and enjoy the show. There are multiple bars (efficient) where the drinks, while not cheap, could probably be worse. (I don't know about food, as I didn't see any.) Most importantly, the sound is incredible. Right by the stage, or all the way at the back of the main room, my face was melted. I had the pleasure of catching LCD Soundsystem here, and despite the pain it is to get here from where I live, I'll gladly come back for another show.

This is such a cool venue! There's a bunch of space and if you get tired, there's a seated area…read moreoutside if you needed some air. There are plenty of lockers available which my friend and I bought on site. I can't wait to come back here when summers here! I heard they open it up and it's even better!

Was recently at the Foundry for hands down, one of the best weddings we've ever been to. First the…read morelocation is in LIC, which was easy for us to get to. Second, the decor and rustic yet elegant vibe really made the night. And lastly, the food was spectacular, from the apps, food station and family style main courses, the food here was top! We really enjoyed the Foundry for a wedding location. While we were guests I can only comment on how nice everything went from the outside.

Beautiful place, they definitely transform their space. Staff professional and courteous!read more