Things to Do in Bushwick

80,000 sq ft. Indoor and outdoor stages. Brooklyn's biggest electronic music complex.

An 80,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor event complex in Bushwick with multiple stages -- The Great Hall, Kings Hall, and the Brooklyn Mirage rooftop. Primarily electronic music, but also hosts hip-hop, Latin, and live acts. The Brooklyn Mirage open-air stage is one of the best summer music experiences in the city.

140 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Event nights, check schedule

Community jazz club with nightly live sets and a fully vegan menu. Named after the Charlie Parker album.

Nightly live jazz in a welcoming Bushwick room. Musicians sit in, sets stretch long, the vibe is loose. Fully vegan menu. Named after the Charlie Parker album. One of the few legit jazz rooms in Brooklyn outside of Bed-Stuy. Open daily 6pm-2am.

6 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Daily 6pm-2am · (917) 231-4766 · indoor

Artisan chocolate factory with a cafe. Hot chocolate thick enough to stand a spoon in. Watch them make it through the glass.

Artisan raw chocolate factory in East Williamsburg/Bushwick with a cafe and gift shop. Their hot chocolate is made from thick chocolate syrup and steamed milk -- more like a dessert than a drink. Watch the chocolate-making machinery through glass walls. No refined sugars, dairy, or additives. 5-minute walk from the Jefferson L stop. A winter date that costs under $15.

70 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Check hours, typically daily · (718) 366-3633 · indoor

Climbing gym in Bushwick with bouldering, rope climbing, yoga, fitness. Day pass $35, first-timer package includes a lesson. Monthly $139. Less crowded than Williamsburg and Gowanus spots.

199 Cook St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 · Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm · indoor