Luhring Augustine did a good job of converting an old warehouse/storage facility into a blue chip commercial art gallery that stages four shows of contemporary art per year. Which means you can catch museum quality shows in an unlikely spot, away from all the Chelsea pomp, and it actually has friendly staff, instead of a cold gallerina sat behind a desk pretending to be on the phone.

Just by sitting on a bench and drinking a coffee in the park, I can be entertained by so many performers and some crazy people.

Bluestockings Cooperative is a community-supported bookstore and activist space.

A well-curated vintage movie poster store. Smart and friendly staff.

I don't go to the movies much but when I do I love coming here... they have the best of the independent and international films and it's the last of it's kind in New York.