Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Long Beach

"The Brooklyn Academy of Music, or “BAM,” is one of the most remarkable artistic establishments in all of New York. Many creative geniuses and influential figures have appeared here. Since its opening in 1861, BAM has set a great tone for this borough as an area of serious cultural value."

"Another option is heading to the venues The Bell House or Littlefield in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn. Both of these venues have music, comedy, DJs, and other performances, as well as dancing and drinks. The Gowanus area is easily walkable from Park Slope and is home to hip bars and restaurants. Stop in at the Lavender Lake for a beer on the patio or if you're looking for a more wholesome night, order an ice cream cone (chocolate lovers must order "It Came From the Gowanus") at Ample Hills Creamery's rooftop terrace."

"Eighties-themed dance parties, comedy shows, feature films, NPR-hosted trivia hours, and literary read-offs all go down nightly at The Bell House—a converted 1920s warehouse-turned-bar and live music venue in Gowanus. Pre-show, grab a craft beer from the 26-foot-long oak bar and cozy up to a bistro-style table in the low-lit front lounge. Then come showtime, it’s off to the main room, where the red velvet curtains go up to reveal a commanding stage."

"The Bell House is an awesome bar/venue in a former warehouse in Gowanus where up and coming talent and big names perform. Be sure to check their calendar to see any special seasonal events or what their latest music, special events, or comedy line ups are. This location also has been used to film Netflix comedy specials!"

"This stark arrangement of gleaming modernist temples houses some of Manhattan’s most important performance companies: the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the iconic Metropolitan Opera House. The lobby's interior walls are dressed with brightly saturated murals by painter Marc Chagall. Various other venues are tucked in and around the 16-acre campus, including a theater, two film-screening centers and the renowned Juilliard School for performing arts."

"Tip: Besides the one-and-only Broadway Theater, other theaters of interest to many visitors are the famous 1970s disco, Studio 54 and Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall. Broadway Theater District information."

"Slam poetry has become a sensation over the past few years or so. Nuyorican is a small gem amongst locals and poet lovers alike, where people come to pour their hearts out through poetry readings, and slam. Founded in 1973 by writer and poet Miguel Algarin, Nuyorican has risen to fame through numerous awards, including Best Spoken Word Venue by the New York Press."

"On a mission to “make good ice cream that makes you feel good,” Van Leeuwen has been making us salivate since 2008 when they started serving some of the best ice cream in Brooklyn. We recommend their Honeycomb which is actually made with caramel candy rather than honey. It’s perfect for those times when you feel like a simple sweet flavor but you want something slightly more complex than vanilla."

"In 2008, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream was once a small business selling ice cream out of a yellow truck. Now, they have a number of shops and trucks throughout the entire city of New York!. They even have shops in LA and New Jersey!"

"Serving a full menu of our vegan and classic ice creams, housemade vegan chocolate chip cookies, sundaes and milkshakes along with coffee and tea."

"Restaurants Bakeries Boerum Hill. This sunny European-American bakery, opened by a pair of Philadelphia transplants, has established itself as a neighborhood favorite in Cobble Hill. Zachary Golper, formerly the head baker at fancy-pants French restaurant Le Bec-Fin, is the man behind the bread, and he named his debut shop after the French saying bien cuit, meaning a “well-done” darkened crust."

"All of their breads, but Raisin Walnut, Challah, and Miche are favorites. Cobble Hill | 120 Smith St (nr. Dean St), Brooklyn. Crown Heights | 721 Franklin Ave, BK"

"If you’re looking for the best cookies in NYC, then you absolutely need to visit The Smile To-Go. Its menu features one of the most delicious peanut butter cookies in the city. However, it’s not just a peanut butter cookie – it has a jelly center which oozes when the cookie is broken apart."

"This casual counter-service spot comes from the team behind popular Soho cafe the Smile. Here, it’s a to-go operation inside Shinola at the Empire Stores, serving tasty baked goods and sandwiches. The move is to grab a snack and enjoy it out by the water."

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"One of old Tbilisi's most emblematic structures is one of its newest – the higgledy-piggledy clock tower, like something out of a fairy tale, outside the Gabriadze puppet theatre. Built by puppet master Rezo Gabriadze during a renovation of his theatre a few years ago, it evokes the spirit not only of the theatre beside it but also, somehow, of the whole Old Town. On the hour, an angel pops out of a door near the top and strikes the bell outside with a hammer."

"Brits do it best at Jason Atherton’s clubby, new A-lister, hidden away inside the landmark Metropolitan Life Tower. This is the latest venture for the Michelin-starred British chef, its wood-and-stucco dining... Top ChoiceItalian in Financial District & Lower Manhattan"

"Stephen Starr and Jason Atherton, chef and restaurateur, created The Clocktower. Located in the Met Life Building, it makes the list of top 20 upscale eateries for many reasons."