Knowing my fascination with the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of…read moreBrooklyn Heights or the Battle of Long Island), my son surprised me with this historical gem. The Old Stone House is located in the Park Slope neighborhood near the boundary with Gowanus. It sits adjacent to Washington Park. The house itself is a reconstruction of the original structure, which burned & was excavated. It uses some of the original stones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An important site in the defeat of Washington's troops, it headquartered the British troops in the first major battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Old Stone House was even the earliest headquarters of the Brooklyn Dodgers. I continue to mourn the fact that they were moved from Brooklyn, having followed the team in my childhood with my Daddy. He instilled in me the love of baseball. Today the house is a wonderful museum with displays and exhibits of the Battle of Brooklyn. Most impressive is the large exhibit of miniature soldiers as they were positioned during that 1776 assault. Whether or not you're a Revolutionary War Historian, you'll learn much about the area and its place in history by visiting the Old Stone House.

Pretty cool small and free museum in Brooklyn. People were nice as well. Definitely worth visiting…read moreduring their limited hours.

I used to be a regular at this dance studio. They had special deals on Groupon and LivingSocial…read more Their hip-hop dancing classes were the best! I loved the music the instructor played. If you want a good workout, I highly recommend this place.

Dancewave is conveniently located right off the Atlantic/Barclays train station and just one block…read moreaway from the Barclays Stadium. I have not taken a dance class with this studio per se, but have taken classes here with an instructor who rents the space. The dance studio is small, but well kept with clean bathrooms, a clear entrance way and space to maneuver. The studio has nice wooden floors and large mirrors, always convenient for practicing dance and rehearsing a choreographed piece. I did take off one star because the space is quite small and when the room gets full it's difficult to "let loose" and branch out as a dancer. I found that it can feel cramped with upwards of 12 adults in the room. Nonetheless, this is NYC and space is hard to come by anywhere! All in all, a conveniently located, well maintained studio that is perfect for small dance classes and workshops.

We hired Evan for our daughter's birthday a few years ago, and it was such a success that we hired…read morehim for our son's birthday this fall. He had the kids mesmerized. The adults even had a blast.

We had Magic Evan for our son's 5th birthday and he was amazing! He does a really good job of…read morekeeping the balance between magic tricks themselves and keeping the young'uns entertained and attentive (because they're being entertained), and our son & his friends were enraptured the entire timeI highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kid's magician. Thanks Evan!

Inside is spacious and has a cool vibe! Also inside bocce ball! Great for groups! We sat outside…read more(which was alright, they tried their best with what outside space they had). All ordering is done at the bar so easy tab splitting. We didn't have the food but drink menus were plentiful and overall good deals.

Union Hall is one of those classic Brooklyn spots that just feels good the second you walk in. The…read morelocation is great, the drinks are solid, and it has that older New York, cozy-but-lively vibe that's getting harder to find these days. They've only got two bocce lanes, so just a heads up, if it's a busier night or you're going during peak hours, you might be waiting a bit. But on normal weeknights, it's totally doable to walk in, grab a drink, and play without any stress. It's very laid-back in the best way. Downstairs, they host comedy shows and other performances, which makes it such a fun multipurpose hangout. People usually grab a drink and chill upstairs while waiting for their show to start, and it creates this really nice, social energy without feeling chaotic. Overall, Union Hall is a quaint neighborhood staple, great drinks, fun games, and a little bit of that old-school local charm. Perfect for a casual night out or something a little different from the usual bar scene.

There is a parking lot at the museum and often street parking on one side of the museum…read more This is a wonderfully curated museum. We came mainly to see the Iris Van Herpen exhibition which was phenomenal. Also showing was Art of Manga, Hopi Kachina Dolls and Cézanne to Modigliani. This a polished small museum with appealing special exhibitions and an inviting permanent collection.

I used to love it here for years, but it's gotten too popular and lost the charm it had for me…read more The popularity is great for the museum itself. It's experienced an undeniable glow up. People I could never get to step a toe in a museum now beg me to come with them to see some trendy exhibit they heard about. Marketing has improved immensely. They've expanded their reach beyond geeks and schoolchildren to a wide variety of people, and that's good. It keeps the museum alive. It's just no longer one of my favorite places personally. What I miss the most are the old First Saturdays that no one knew about. I'd look forward to them all month like a child looks forward to Christmas. It felt like Brooklyn's best kept secret. Now you have to preregister to get sardined. I'm not much of a noisy crowd person, so I end up leaving early the rare occasion I attempt to go. I do enjoy the salsa parties. Those are fun. Staff can be rude as all else. I've never personally had an issue, but I've seen some uncalled for behavior towards other patrons, especially if they give touristy vibes. The littlest thing can set someone off. It's completely uncalled for.

This is a great studio and art school. I took a weekend intensive fabric marbling class with…read moreNatalie Stopka, who is so patient and kind. Our class was a random assortment of ladies of different personalities (how PC is that ;), but Natalie was very attentive and always sweet. She shared all her tips and techniques and helped guide us to create some unique creations. Of course, none of our work really looked as good as Natalie's, but maybe in time. :-/ The intensives also come with a week of free studio time, but it's really quite a schlep, so I didn't get to take advantage of it. Nice little bonus though!

This past Friday I went to the grand opening party and premier gallery exhibit - what fun! Amazing…read morefiber art exhibit curated by Joetta Maue (who also teaches classes at the center.) It was such a beautiful evening I just have to start from the beginning. I walked up with my friend (who had a piece in the show) and was immediately WOWed when we saw the beautifully lit large windows showcasing tons of happy, supportive, exciting people looking and talking about fiber art. Yes, I've been to galleries before but something felt really good in that space, positive vibes from the get-go. We were greeted by a lovely lady asking for donations. For $5 you got a raffle ticket and free tote bag or scarf. The raffle prizes were all at least $100, well worth a $5-$20 donation, let alone the rest of the evening which I am about unravel to you. Works ranged from gigantic detailed creatures hanging from the ceiling and spilling to the floor, gorgeous intricate embroidered illustrations, very cool sculptural/costume-like joined head piece, large scale portrait quilts, intriguing fabric films.. everything I saw was a FEAST for the eyes, and completely different, yet connected. Cutting edge indeed. I was super impressed and got to meet many of the artists there that night, including Joetta. Although it was crowed (which is SO great for a gallery opening!) the atmosphere was completely positive. The live brass band added a bouncy background to conversation, and later an impromptu dance party/congo. There was lots of delicious savory finger food and darling 'textile arts center' cupcakes. Plenty of complimentary wine and cold craft beers. Bathrooms were spotless, well lit, brightly colored and stocked with essentials. One of the more inspiring NY events I've been to. The current exhibition is up Sept 17 - Oct 11, even without the party it's absolutely worth checking out. The facilities are gorgeous, and class listings are on their website.

So good ! Best value entertainment I know of. I enjoyed every performance I ever saw that I…read more brought my children to see. Better than any Broadway show.

I recently had the opportunity to come to Puppetworks for the first time and watched The Sleeping…read moreBeauty. Puppetworks make fairy tales come to life through marionette puppetry, offering hour-long performances geared to kids that will charm everyone in the audience. Kids are encouraged to sit on rugs in front of the stage, while adults and other kids can also sit on the sides and back of the event space. Dozens of beautiful, colorful marionettes of all sizes hang from the wall, giving the impression that they are also part of the audience. The performance itself is professionally curated: the story, the voices, the sound effects, the music, the scenery, and the lights. Artistic Director Nicolas Coppola and his crew clearly put a lot of passion in their work, and it shows in the production. I was definitely impressed. Kids loved it, of course, with lots of active participation during the show. Plus, at the end of the show, Mr. Coppola came out of the stage with a marionette for the kids to meet. Since 1980 Puppetworks offer fun entertainment for kids and family in the neighborhood. Tickets are currently $10 for children, and $11 for adult. You reserve your tickets in advance[1] and pay at the door. As a parent, I also appreciate the fact that they offer performances on school closure days. They also offer interactive in-school presentations for Pre-K classes, and school shows for groups of 20 or more persons every weekday. ------------------------------ [1] Call 718-965-3391, or e-mail to: puppetworksinfo@gmail.com.

What is there not to say about this place. Every class is such a good time. I've been coming here…read morefor several months now and it has been such an amazing experience. Molly and Joseph are amazing instructors and are so patient with us. It's been so fun learning a new dance style and meeting new people while doing so. This studio offers several classes of different dancing styles that happen during the week. You can do a drop-in class or pay for a pass. The choice is yours. If you're looking for a hobby, love to dance, or want to learn, give this studio a try. You won't regret it! See you on the dance floor :)

I've been meaning to write a better review for this place. It has been very meaningful for me and I…read moreknow many people. I lost a lot a few years ago due to chronic health issues one of which affected my nervous system for years. In the past being unaware, I would try to go to dance but brain issues prevented me from being fully present in it, and finally I gave up when it got worse. As I found out my issues, I began healing and decided to return to dancing as a way to continue that. And now, as my body has started to regained health I can finally enjoy it. Salsa salsa gave me a place to go after I lost a lot. It gave me friends and a community and such wonderful, kind instructors that unknowingly are helping me heal. Very grateful for it.

Stopped in with a friend earlier today to check out some games. Talked with two of the folks who…read morework there for probably 45 minutes and ended up buying way too many They have great selection and a really knowledgeable staff so if you're in the market for something new a great place to check out!

I would not send my children here ever again. It has come to my attention that not a single person…read moreon staff the day my child was there has had CPR training. if your kid has any issues this is 100% not the place to send them. I hope the owners know that this will open them up to a nasty lawsuit if anything ever goes wrong

I love exploring "new" movie theaters and have admired BAM for many years. This is not a new…read moretheater per se..10 Lafayette Avenue is a reopening for BAM KBH. It is located across from the Peter J. Sharp Building ( where I usually see movies) and next to Whole Foods, housed in the L10 Arts and Cultural Center. I was greeted by the kind employee and he instructed me to go to the 2nd floor to see my film. I entered and two engineers or project managers? were speaking and I stated " Wow, this is really cool!". They smiled and said "This is Day 3 of the cinema opening". I was in a popcorn and soda mood, picked my snacks up at the Concession Stand and walked to my movie room. I walked down a sleek hall with round leather "pouf" orange ottomans; perfect to sit and wait outside for your movie to start. I love the movie theaters that are small and sleek... oohhh what have we here? Leather seating, leg room, big screen and less crowds!" The popcorn and soda were fresh and delicious. The entire staff were wonderful and courteous. BAM is surrounded by cool restaurants like Olea and Miss Ada, Apple for shopping, and nearby Atlantic Avenue Mall. I haven't been a regular moviegoer as I used to be, COVID unfortunately impacted that habit. However, when I do go to see a movie or actor that really motivates me to patronize movie theaters, BAM is now on my top 3 movie theater venues. See ya at the movies! The BAM KBH theater is located in 10 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd floor

BAM Cinemas is a historic theater located in the Peter Jay Sharp Building in Brooklyn. They not…read moreonly have new releases they also show independent and foreign films. The theater reminded me of what it used to be going to the theater. We were in Theater 3 and the entry was arched and the theater was ornate. There was so much seating, at least 150 seats, and there is not reserved seating. The seats do not recline , but do have cup holders. Leg room was a bit tight. Sound was excellent , it is surround sound and the screen was clear. A great place to watch a movie.