What is it about the Sideshow Acts that draws us in? I've enjoyed this form of entertainment from…read moreelementary school. The Circus used to come and park in a vacant lot near my house in Florida. That was my first experience seeing a sideshow. I was in Second or Third Grade. Every time I get the opportunity I have to go see the sideshow acts. Coney Island was my go to place at one time. I'm fond of the Fortune Teller. That was pre-Covid-19. I don't know what you will find if you visit Coney Island now. I'm posting some photos I took a long time ago. I have my memories of fun times until I can get back to Coney Island Park again. I hope the sideshow will still be there. There's one of my photos of what was a beer joint. Coney Island Brewery is there now. The old Coney Island Lager has a connection to the Sideshow atmosphere of Coney Island. I'll let you do the research and look it up! I'm posting my favorite Shmaltz Brewing Company photo. That's what I remember most about Coney Island Lager. There's a long history here. I Love it!

How did I end up in a car with Doc Wasabassco, Sizzle Dizzle, and Nasty Canasta, at 1:30 am?…read more My gf and I really like burlesque, and when we heard that Wasabassco was throwing a show in Coney Island for the opening of the 2010 season, we certainly didn't want to miss the chance to see burlesque at the Sideshow by the Seashore. I've always been fascinated by Coney Island, the clitoral appendage of Brooklyn; a place Federico Fellini would have loved. The old style kitsch decor of this place fits perfectly: The hammerhead shark above the bar; the wonderful Seeburg juke box; the sideshow paintings; the wooden bleachers in the theater area; the lonely dog wandering around the bar. This place exudes that same seedy feel that drags me around here a few times a year. The bar serves Coney Island Craft Lagers by Shmaltz Brewery. They come in large, 1 pint bottles, at $9 each. Ouch! I tried first a Sword Swallower (6.8% ABV): 8 hops and 4 malts; bitter and hoppy. This was followed by a Human Blockhead (10% ABV): 6 hops and 7 malts; complex taste, herbal and slightly spicy. These beers can be deceptive: lots of taste, but also lots of alcohol. And trust me: it's going to hit you. Highlights from the show, which was awesome, included Melody Sweets and her hawaiian-marijuana song; Nikki Le Villain and her Cleopatra+albino snake[1] piece; Nasty Canasta and her Coney Island dance; Miss Coney Island 2010 Gigi La Famme and her dance on a Black Sabbath song; and the grand finale with all the girls in a bath tub of champagne. A word of advice for the ladies: don't come here alone; this place attracts creeps. And I am not talking about the artists in the show (they're totally cool). I am talking about Jeffrey Dahmer kind of creeps that hang around the bar. After the show, we were enjoying a beer at the bar in the company of Doc Wasabassco, Nasty Canasta, and Sizzle Dizzle, and there was this guy sitting behind Nasty that tried to stroke her hair. Twice. That wasn't cool at all. Luckily the owner handled the situation very well, and escorted the guy to the door (together with a second creepy guy). We finished our drinks and gave a lift back home to the Wasabassco crew. The place closes kinda early, soon after 1 am. --------------------------------------------- [1] Nikki was using what looked to me like a big-ass python, while Cleopatra actually used an asp. Not that that really matters, actually.

I love coming here for shows, rain or shine it's a great time. They headliners are always showcased…read morewell, as their sound system is excellent. They view is great from any direction. The food and drinks are expensive, of course, but the quality is okay. There is always seating and the open-air, fully covered space is great protection from the elements. I hope there will be more shows later in the season.

Positives: A unique location, which is fun if you wanna check out some Coney Island stuff…read more Interesting semi-outdoor vibe. Great sound and visibility from anywhere in venue. Negatives: Food options were minimal and not very good. Takes forever to get in due to long lines.

Want to have a great musical experience at home? Planning a party and want to invite a band, but…read moredon't have a lot of money? Just call Alexander! Alexander is not just a really good musician, but also a great performer who knows how to entertain, make people laugh, and when necessary pull on the heart strings. He specializes in Russian and European songs, but also knows a lot of American pop music. He can play more instruments than I can count, including a great synthesizer that he can make sound like any other instrument. He tailors his repertoire based on the kind of event you are having: he'll play a Hava Nagila for a bar mizva, a romantic love song for a wedding, or a club number for a birthday dance party. He also takes requests, so don't be afraid to ask him for your favorite song! Chances are, he will know how to play it.

great music with great musicians at a great venue. St Anne's and Homy Apostles in east to get to in…read moreBrooklyn Heights. extraordinary.

From the owner: Experience the magic of a live orchestra in the awe-inspiring St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church…read morein Brooklyn Heights

This is certainly a hidden gem in Coney Island. This is a beautiful venue with a beautiful view of…read morethe beach and skyline. It's particularly best to come here during the summer. I attended a rooftop party event here and it was perfect. It's a spacious venue with a full bar. Lots of room to dance and take photos. My friends and I primarily had drinks when we came here. I'm looking forward to coming here for brunch next time around.

A great spot during the Mermaid Parade celebrations. They have a downstairs that was an oasis from…read morethe sun and heat - great A/C. And the private rooftop, with access only to ticket holders, was so nice to avoid crowds and get an easy bathroom. Not much to write home about in terms of drinks, but a great DJ rocking all day. And just steps from the parade. A great place to party during and after the parade.

It's a nice park right near the boardwalk, and their Seaside Summer Concert series is really fun…read more Count on a really diverse crowd, ranging from elderly couples on lawn chairs to families with kids to hardcore fans of the artists playing. The place tends to completely fill up, too, and when there's no more room on the lawn, people cluster on the sidewalks outside. The staff could work on their communication skills, however. When we saw a show there most recently, we decided to try the rented chairs in the reserved section of the lawn. How could we get to the reserved section? The first staff member we asked told us to go across the park to a white tent. We went to the tent and discovered it was a Verizon marketing booth. We asked a second staff member, and they told us to go "down that way." We found the merch table and the disabled section, but didn't see the chair rental area. We asked a THIRD staff member and he waved us back in the direction from which we had come. Finally, we spotted a blue flag indicating the chair rental section. Seriously, how hard would it have been for any of those staff members to give clear directions and just tell us to look for the blue flag? Once inside, the confusion continued. There was an entire section of empty chairs that was closed off. I asked about it, and was told that it might be opened in the event they needed more space. The front of the empty section was for people who had paid for VIP seating. Okay, fine, that's all good. Right before the set started, the staff opened the gate and let people into the empty area. Then they changed their mind about five minutes later and closed it off again. About five minutes after we'd sat down in the new section, one of the ushers appeared and announced that anyone wearing purple wristbands--as opposed to the neon-colored VIP bands--had to move back a few rows. We complied. About fifteen minutes later, another staff member indicated that we could all move up again. As soon as everyone had scurried up to the vacant rows, ANOTHER usher turned up and told us all to move back. When we told her that her colleague had moved us up, she denied it. We all moved back, again. I honestly wouldn't have cared where the ushers wanted us to sit, but the game of musical chairs was insane. Still, it's a free (or in the case of the lawn chairs, $5) concert series so how much can you complain, really? It's a fun time.

"This is a nice little park all year, but in the summer this place comes alive with..shall we say…read morean eclectic music scene. ...and it's all free!! add this to your free things to do in the summer list (for next year), you won't be disapointed, at the seaside park you will find every thing from lounge lizards to hip hop stars it's worth the metrocard swipe to go check it out."

Great dance school! My daughter has been a student for a few…read moreyears now. Amazing atmosphere, great instructors!

Great dancing school!! Put your kid here if you want them to learn dance and have a good time doing…read moreit ! I went there when I was 4 years old I am now 12 and still love dance! Never have a problem going to dance here- award winning school

There should be a way to give No Stars! This has to be the worst venue in NYC for people with…read morehandicapping conditions. They aren't ashamed to tell you they have no ramps no elevator and no escalator to help you ascend the four (yes four) flights of stairs to the auditorium . Their only suggestion is that you get friends or relatives to assist you. I'm heartbroken I missed my granddaughter's dance recital because there are no accommodations. Even worse when my family came out they couldn't get their car for over an hour. Supposedly the valet went home with their keys in his pocket! And he lives on Staten Island! I'm not sure what the scam is but that is totally unbelievable !! Still waiting for an apology or explanation !!

This theater is great for watching people beat each other up! It has a good sized stage, great…read moreaudio system and comfortable chairs, but the chairs are just too low (wish they could elevate that). This is our first time here and not sure would return because we came here due to invitation from our friends who sponsored the fights that night. This review came 2 weeks late. It was The Battle of the Millennium night. I don't know who the fighters were, but they were pretty awesome! Except when they knock each other down till bleeding. It was brutal. It looks like I'm reviewing the fights more than the theater. Anyway, the theater's entrance is kinda hidden. You have to walk pass the groceries store on the ground floor then turn right and walk upstairs to the theater on the second floor. I'm not sure what other activities they have in here but it could be for anything and everything.

This haunted house was so fun!!! Before entering (part one-because there's 4!), we were asked our…read morenames, which was told to someone inside the haunted house. An actor later jumped out screaming my name and continued to follow us, much to my screaming delight. (Not a spoiler because they seem to switch things up, which is so rad). So damn scary!!! The actors' makeup was on point and the costumes-wow!! Everyone really put their heart into it. The jump scares were legit too-to the point I screamed pretty much nonstop. Thanks all for such a spooky fun time! We'll definitely come back next year!

Weny with my friends and their daughters. The kids loved it and a good time was had by all the…read moreactors were scary the guy who spider walked on the floor was s nice touch

Very nice, spacious studio with all variaty of classes for the kids and adults. Located right near…read morethe train station.

Avoid! Attempted to reach out during posted business hours to confirm a class was being held. One…read morephone number posted was out of service and another no one answered. Attempts at reaching out via Facebook also went unanswered. Frustrating to say the least. Finally managed to contact someone someone to confirm class was being held. Then I tried driving there. Supposedly there were two paid parking lots; they neglected to mention one has very few spaces that don't require a permit. The other was hard to find and closed. When I tried to call after to discuss my issues... suddenly I am back to their voicemail. Poor communication, no parking, and frustration through the roof... and I never even got to dance. Nope, never again.