9 Unusual Things To Do in Williamsburg
This list of the most unusual things to do in Williamsburg will show you a different side of Brooklyn’s most happening neighborhood.
1. Do karaoke in a couple’s apartment
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2. Go bowling in a dive bar
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3. Listen to a live reggae band
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4. Hop on a creepy trolley tour
Ruins
It’s hard to miss the black Victorian trolley chugging down Bedford Avenue five nights a week. Madame Morbid’s tours expose a darker side of Brooklyn, traversing some of the borough’s oldest neighborhoods and uncovering chilling tales of murder, crime and hauntings. If possible, book during a full moon for themed snacks (moon pies), accessories (werewolf fangs) and uninhibited pack howling.
5. Watch a rebel gospel band
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6. Take a workshop or class
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7. Watch indie movies in an old bodega
Cinema
You won’t get plush seats or table service at the Spectacle Theater, but this indie establishment has charms of its own. Established and run by a staff of cinephile volunteers, and situated in what used to be a neighborhood bodega, it screens quirky, rare and overlooked films not showing at your local AMC.
8. Break out your salsa moves at Bembe
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