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Apollo Theater

The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. With its rich history and continued significance, the Apollo Theater, considered the bastion of African-American culture and achievement, is one of the most fascinating chronicles in American history.

Recommended by Rev. Al Sharpton

Arena Studios

Arena Studios is one of the freaky little gems you come across in New York City. That is - if you're into S&M, Fetish, Kinky happenings and provocative art.

For the past sixteen years Arena has been involved in the transformation of the New York City fetish scene while their events, most notably the world famous Black & Blue Ball, has kept them at the forefront of the scene world-wide.

Recommended by Molly Crabapple

Bike Kill

Bike Kill is annual Tall and Mutant Bike event organized and hosted by members of the Black Label Bike Club. The event is held in Brooklyn at the end of October and features bike jousting, debouchery and destruction.  Similar bike gangs from across the country are usually in attendence.

Recommended by Tod Seelie

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

Since 1995 the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus has traveled the world, bringing its unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus, burlesque and sideshow to theaters, clubs, colleges and festivals.  The company has produced innumerable cabaret shows, all ages productions and sophisticated adult shows.

Recommended by Molly Crabapple

Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Factory values the process of creation and the spirit of experimentation. The work of our founding artists and our dedication to supporting the creation of new work by Visiting Artists bears this out. Theater Et Al, the company from which The Chocolate Factory emerged, was for many years an itinerant producing organization, renting theaters and rehearsal spaces by the hour.

Recommended by Noémie Lafrance

Christian Sanctuary of Hope

Their story in their words:

The Sanctuary of Hope was destroyed by an electrical fire. The corner store church was left a rotten husk without heat, plumbing, or electricity. We moved in one year after the fire. We kept the sign in the front and decided to remake the church in our likeness.

Recommended by Ann Liv Young

Cinders Gallery

Cinders Gallery is an artist space, gallery and events space in Williamsburg. In addition to art shows, Cinders has played host to live music events, readings, slide shows, and performances. There is a store section that features drawings, paintings, prints, t-shirts, artist books, zines, and other handmade items. Cinders currently represents a slew of artists that include Kelie Bowman, Allyson Mellberg, Maya Hayuk and offers art prints by  a number of diverse artists that include Brian Chippendale, Matt Leines, Seth Scriver and many more.

Recommended by Tod Seelie

Circle Line

Whether it's the dog days of summer; a blooming spring time day; a crisp fall weekend or even a brisk early winters morning, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has something to fit everyone's schedule.

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises offers a wide variety of sailings for every age and is a great way to spend a morning, afternoon or weekend. During the cruise, passengers will enjoy a humorous, yet informative, tour given by professional guides. Food & Beverages are available for purchase aboard. No outside food or beverages are allowed aboard.

Recommended by Noémie Lafrance

Circus Amok

Circus Amok is a New York City based circus-theater company whose mission is to provide free public art addressing contemporary issues of social justice to the people of New York City. Since 1989 the group has been bringing its funny, queer, caustic and sexy, political one-ring spectacles to diverse neighborhoods from East New York to the East Village.

Recommended by Molly Crabapple

Criminal Courts Building

Heralded in international guides as a "must see" tourist attraction - arraignments often feature petty criminals, drug addicts, drunks, hookers and all sorts of side-show acts that offer real-life community theater productions that are quick and to the point.

Night Court is located in the Criminal Courts Building at 100 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. Although open day and night, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 9 am to 1am, Night Court technically begins at 5:30pm and goes until closing.

Recommended by Ted Rall

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