B.B. King Blues Club
Address: West 42nd between 7th & 8th Avenue
Phone: 212-997-4144
Website: www.bbkingblues.com
Located in the center of Times Square, this club and restaurant boasts an impressive roster of guest performers. The real star remains the in-house Gospel Brunch Buffet, accompanied by the Harlem Gospel Choir.
International Center for Photography
Address: 1114 Avenue of the Americas (at West 43rd Street)
Phone: 212-857-0001
Website: www.icp.org/
Featuring innovative rotating exhibits. There is also a wonderful gift/book store perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Radio City Music Hall
Address: 50th Street at 6th Avenue
Phone: 212-247-4777
Website: www.radiocity.com
Restored to historic grandeur in 1999, this illustrious Art Deco Theater Hall is the setting for one of the most popular theatrical events in the world, the Christmas Spectacular featuring the legendary, leg-kicking Rockettes. Lesser known, but no less noteworthy, the space hosts a variety of leading musical performances from classical to rock legends. They also host a tour of the building for a wonderful inside glimpse of old New York.
This Midtown auditorium features a broad range of live performance that spans from jazz to stand-up comedy. They also host a film and lecture series.