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A two-room museum that was once a speakeasy. Learn about Prohibition, Women and Temperance, and the early roots of organized crime.

A non-profit institution dedicated to celebrating and exhibiting artifacts like memorial artworks, medical moulages, wax embryological models, natural history specimens, and artworks from around the world.

Clothing, accessories, and more to meet all your superhero needs! As a volunteer non-profit, all proceeds go to 826NYC, a writing program dedicated to supporting students and teachers.

A Korean and Chinese fusion restaurant that features Opera Nights every Monday, where opera singers stop by with sheet music to sing arias, accompanied by a pianist.

With locations in Philadelphia, Nolita, and Chinatown, the original Nom Wah (Chinatown) is New York’s oldest dim sum parlor, with the vintage decor to match. Besides its delicious food, it is known for being located within the “Bloody Angle” — a place where the streets are bent at nearly a 90 degree angle, and the site of much violence during the Tong gang wars. In the early 1900s, there were so many shootings and hatchet murders that the streets were literally stained red with blood. In recent years it has been a filming site for the movies “Premium Rush” and “Spider Man 2”.

National Historic Landmark that showcases life from the 19th century. A house converted into a museum that used to belong to the Tredwells, a wealthy merchant class family, with original furniture and possessions. Considered one of the most haunted places in New York City.

Former ice warehouse-turned anything-goes performance space. Showcases dance, circus, theater, and cabaret performances with events like “Polesque,” “House of Love,” and “Deep House Yoga”.

A Japanese speakeasy hidden inside Village Yokocho, an Izakaya in the East Village. Finely crafted drinks from ingenious Japanese mixologists, and a menu that changes every week. Interesting  painting of a small boy dressed as a devil inside, as well.

Exactly what it says on the tin. Features an aphrodisiac bar. A very bold first date idea.