Music Venues
- National Sawdust - World-class cultural programming.
- Brooklyn Bowl - Live music, bowling, food & drink—all right across the street from Wythe Hotel.
- Baby's All Right - Independently funded and operated music venue, with shows almost every night.
- Music Hall of Williamsburg - Intimate concert venue in the heart of Williamsburg.
- Brooklyn Steel - Rock music presented in a repurposed steel manufacturing plant.
Bites & Drinks
- Le Crocodile - Power lunch destination with Michelin-recognized cuisine
- Brooklyn Brewery - Cozy microbrewery, just down the street from Wythe Hotel. Tours of the facility are available for true aficionados.
- Devocion - Third-wave coffee sanctuary ideal for morning meetings
- Cafe Mogador - A neighborhood institution for relaxed business brunches
- Cheeseboat - Family-owned bistro serving an array of khachapuri and other Georgian specialties.
- Barcade - Indulge in 80s nostalgia with arcade play alongisde your drinks.
Shopping
- Awoke Vintage - Vintage clothing and accessories to update your look
- Artists & Fleas - 50+ makers of all sorts sell their creations from this repuprosed warehouse in Williamsburg every weekend.
- McNally Jackson - Premier independent bookstore featuring an extensive media and arts section
- Desert Island - Comics, graphic novels, artist prints and zines.
- Earwax Records - Vinyl records & vintage audio equipment
- WORD Bookstore - Greenpoint's literary cornerstone hosting industry events
- Spoonbill & Sugartown - Carefully curated selection of art and media publications
Other Things To Do
- Grab dinner and a film at Nitehawk Cinema
- Catch a drag show, play a game of trivia or sing your heart out at 'Queeraoke' at Metropolitan Bar
Places to Stay
- Wythe Hotel - Our festival headquarters, offering an exclusive 20% discount for attendees. This converted factory features spectacular Manhattan views and hosts Le Crocodile, one of Brooklyn's most celebrated restaurants.
- Other Options:
- The William Vale - Sophisticated luxury with a 60-foot rooftop pool
- The Hoxton - Contemporary elegance with coworking spaces
- Arlo - Design-forward rooms with stunning city views