Dates / fun
The Peoples Improv Theater is one of Dates / fun.

1. The Peoples Improv Theater

123 E 24th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Rose Hill · 99 tips and reviews
Joe's Pub is one of Dates / fun.

2. Joe's Pub

9.0
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This space, which reopened last October after receiving a face-lift, will appeal to both cultural connoisseurs and dilettantes alike with live music, theater shows and more. Read more.

3. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Win major points with a beer lover at this subterranean gastropub: A selection of 12 stellar craft and microbrews is always on tap. Read more.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of Dates / fun.

4. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 418 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Sample quirky treats like the decadent Salty Pimp, a chocolate-dipped vanilla cone with dulce de leche and sea salt. The shop is small, so get your cones to-go. Read more.

Landmark's Sunshine Cinema is one of Dates / fun.

5. Landmark's Sunshine Cinema

143 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Lower East Side · 138 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Couples visit this theater to canoodle in the dark while watching quality indie fare. Landmark hosts one of the best midnight-movie series in town, screening both cult faves and classics. Read more.

6. UCB Theatre East

153 E 3rd St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Alphabet City · 57 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This offshoot of the original Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre can’t be beat for a cheap and hilarious date. Plus, you’ll look especially cool on the off-chance that a big-name comedian shows up. Read more.

Culture Fix is one of Dates / fun.

7. Culture Fix

9 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St.), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Lower East Side · 33 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This subterranean bar, gallery and performance space hosts regular music and comedy events, such as the monthly Acoustic Night and the weekly Comedy Night hosted by Aaron Glaser and Danny Jolles. Read more.

Almondine Bakery is one of Dates / fun.

8. Almondine Bakery

8.3
85 Water St (btwn Dock & Main St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · DUMBO · 151 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This charming French patisserie serves eye-catching treats. Seating is limited to five tables and a breakfast bar, so arrive early—you may be able to score an almond croissant before they run out. Read more.

Galapagos Art Space is one of Dates / fun.

9. Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · DUMBO · 53 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The bawdy hosts and performers change every week at Floating Kabarette!, a weekly cabaret show (Sat 10:30pm). The red-lit island tables on the indoor lake are the most romantic seats. Read more.

Pete's Candy Store is one of Dates / fun.

10. Pete's Candy Store

8.7
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: At the weekly Quizz-Off (Wed 7:30pm), teams battle through six rounds of questions with hopes of scoring a bar tab (first place $75, second $40, third $15). Read more.