The Lower East Side Girls Club is one of the nicest looking non-profit facilities that I have…read morevisited in a very long time. The forefront of their mission is to provide girls + young women in middle school and high school with resources/programs around art, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, science, etc. all within a "safe haven" type of environment. Giving participants opportunities to be creative, to be inspired, to be innovative, to dream and to shape their goals within the L.E.S. Girls Club supportive environment definitely falls in line with the words "Joy, Power, Responsiblity"they have boldly displayed near the front entrance. After greetings from the person at the front desk, it was great to see the gorgeous lobby which had a welcome/receptionist desk, the " Respect Art + Community Gallery and their cafe area. Girls are encouraged to "Smile" as this is brightly highlighted near the cafe section (something we should all be doing a bit more every day). Everything is so magnificent from the artwork on the walls along the 1st floor back area to the Kiki Smith Sculpture Garden and Baker Hall (dedicated to several people w/ last name Baker including the legendary Josephine Baker). Cool art decor in the 1st floor bathroom. I was delighted to come here to attend the Tough Broads Film Festival last month (October 11 - October 14). On 10/14/18 there was a viewing of the film "What Happened Miss Simone?" In L.E.S Girls Clubs' lovely Planetarium. Based on Civil Right Activist/Classically Trained Pianist/Singer/Songwriter Nina Simone's life. It is truly a moving film as one learns about her enduring domestic violence within her marital union and being diagnosed w/ Bipolar Disorder....all the while having the power to continue and endure regardless of obstacles that were placed in her way. Rest In Peace Nina Simone....she is gone but is never forgotten. Once the film ended, everyone proceeded back downstairs to enjoy complimentary wine and snacks. Of course I got distracted by the 2nd Floor Bathroom...Why? Because it is so Beautiful. Blue, purple, white, with hints of green and other colors of paint were used on the walls and seating bench to create a galaxy themed aesthetic w/ stars, skies, the earth, etc. Purposely spectacularly fragmented mirrors and objects such as red, blue, purple marbles + paint were added around the sink area to complete the bathroom's galaxy inspired masterpiece. I was told that the girls and young women like to take lots of selfies in this bathroom and I can kind of understand-lol. After talking to a few people and having some refreshments, I gathered information on their volunteer opportunities. The L.E.S. Girls Club has received funding to expand and there will a woman's empowerment group componemt implemented next year. L.E.S. Girls Club is one of the many extraordinary non-profits for those want to be a mentor for girls and young women.

This is an amazing organization that provides girls with incredible opportunities. The staff is…read morewarm and welcoming!

Boasting almost 200 years of history, The players is a private members only. You need a few of the…read moremembers to recommend you, go through vetting process and hefty membership fee later, you can find yourself a member. The stage here is amazing, with the most perfect lighting and setup, the interior and the paintings and most importantly the history and conversation that go on here are truly inspiring. I left here feeling like I got smarter! Highly recommend!

We came here to see a performance upstairs and could not believe how beautiful the building was…read more You would never realize from the outside. Once entering, you could feel the history everywhere. Everyone we ran into was very friendly and went out of their way for us. The acoustics for our show sounded amazing.

Thank you, Barbara, for creating such a special experience at Humorville. In a city like New York…read morethat constantly pushes you to go, go, go, and do more, more, more, it felt like a true gift to step into space that is quiet, creative, and genuinly fun. It gave me a chance to slow down, reconnect with myself, and share warm, lighthearted moments with fellow New Yorkers. I'd highly recommend anyone in the city to get their own "citizenship" in Humorville, or give it as a gift to their loved ones - it's a unique, refreshing, and joyfully memorable expeience!

I love HumorVille! I went with my husband, and we had an amazing time. It was heart-opening, fun,…read moreunique and also healing. Barbara, the Jester of the Peace and host, exudes love, play and spontaneity. We met wonderful people, and the whole experience was moving and connecting. A phenomenally creative and out-of-the-box experience!

I went for the grand opening and was pleasantly surprised…read more This is a dinner with cabaret and burlesque show, held at an event space. They had a live DJ, full bar, and food menu with some gourmet level dishes. I didnt get to partake of the food, but it looked good. The event space was very nice, modern, and clean. They have both a full bar and two seating areas. The entertainment was the main attraction. The cabaret and burlesque performers were great, and made it a real show. Not just a few pretty ladies walking around looking cute. It's a solid option for a dinner with a show. No complaints, I recommend.

Went here last night and could not be more disappointed. We upgraded our general admission tickets…read moreto a table thinking we were going to enjoy a nice show while eating good food. There was no show - it was 2 minute skits and DJ playing music from 2009 and 2 inexperienced exotic dancers. Food was trash and we had to meet a minimum, we couldn't even pick out anything to meet that requirement. Everything seemed like a ripoff - even the space. They rented the area in the back of an event space and the entire front was empty. Very odd. Either way, we were stunned at how we dropped $300 for nothing.

This 'club' is organized/hosted by two of my favorite NYC organizations: the food history blog…read moreFour Pounds Flour and The Brooklyn Brainery. They host an evening once a month [normally; they didn't have one last month but posted a podcast instead] to talk about some weird or unique food item and discuss its historic and scientific backgrounds. Topics have ranged from chemical flavoring to candy, fake meats to gelatin. There are always samples and $5 drink specials [usually featuring some whiskey or bourbon, which I definitely enjoy] and both hosts have a great stage presence, presenting some facts and anecdotes in a very casual, approachable way. They currently hold the events at Public Assembly, which is a pretty good space for it I guess...although the bathrooms there are crazy dark and not the best--maybe that's why they keep them so dark, so you can't see the horrors within! Regardless, I love the fact that this group exists, and even better is free to attend--I'll definitely keep going back.

Such a wonderful and important project. Haven't been here in a while but still hold it deeply as a…read moreplace I used to volunteer at that created a deep sense of community

The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming…read morePeople of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice. Committed to struggling across differences, we seek to responsibly reflect, represent and serve our various communities. It is one of the touchstones of the LGBT and allied Communities in Brooklyn but it's influence goes way beyond the boro, with people coming in from all over the tri-state area for its groups, services and events.

Please read the filtered reviews - those are the ones that are accurate. Hattie must pay to have…read morethe filtered reviews excluded. The five star ones are by her friends. The group is a joke and there is no matchmaking going on. Hattie has either dated the guys already or is friends with them - the guys are basically attending the events because she asks them to otherwise the events would be all female. She is elitist and not interested in her members. She is shady about pricing, charging people different amounts. I agree with all the filtered reviews - the events are pricey, haphazardly planned and full of her guy friends. I stopped going well before my membership was up.

TGL should really be called Hattie's Friends or Six Degrees of Hattie Elliot because when you go…read moreto one of the events you feel like you're hanging with friends: relaxed, unpretentious, fun, stimulating. Although I met a ton of cool, hot, accomplished women at the events (including my beautiful fiance! Note: I still had to cast spells, woo and prod and cajole and impress. Definitely NOT included TGL membership;) I also made some good guy friends. If you're active, engaged and into food and drink i'd definitely recommend checking out TGL!

I stopped by for a quick drink as I waited for the bus. Great area with many bars around. I ordered…read moretheir take on the espresso martini. It was delicious and uses coffee liqueur. There was a private event tonight which was fun based on my observations of the patrons. Super queer friendly as well. I will be back!

Avoid. In a sea of…read morewonderful and fun bars, Jade is not one I'll be back to. The owner, who was bartending, was in such a mood when I was ordering a drink that I knew she was going to be rude. I almost walked away but I didn't because of the sheer fact that I was there ordering drinks for a group and not myself, I'm shook. I still tipped 20%. I'm not a dick. But Jade is.