Visitors to the SoHo section of New York City that want to experience a large selection of independent motion pictures shown on the big screen should visit the Film Forum Theater. With a history dating back to the 1970s, the owners of this theater take great pride in showing theatrical premieres of many NYC filmmakers, many of which have gone on to find critical and commercial success in Hollywood. This non-profit movie theater also holds special events in which the directors of films shown at the Film Forum discuss their films in person with the members of the theater's audience.
Film Forum
209 W. Houston St.
New York, NY 10014
212-727-8110
filmforum.org
Built by the owner of the popular Knitting Factory nightclub, Michael Dorf, SoHo's City Winery is a restaurant and bar that features wine-making classes as well as live concerts every weekend. Special classes include notable guest speakers who specialize in cultivating the best vineyards found in America and are held at least once a week at the City Winery. The full stage area located near the large wine bar has featured such eclectic musical performers as former Simple Minds drummer Mike Ogletree and international vocalist Raul Malo.
City Winery
155 Varick St.
New York, NY 10013
212-608-0555
citywinery.com
Featuring a large collection of firehouse artifacts showcasing the bravery of New York's firemen throughout American history, the New York City Fire Museum is located in the center of SoHo. This museum houses artifacts such a genuine 1912 steamer that contains a gas-powered Van Blerck tractor as well as a horse-drawn ladder wagon dating back to 1901. Hand-pumped fire engines from the Civil War era are also on display, along with a variety of modern firefighting equipment that is still being used today.
New York City Fire Museum
278 Spring St.
New York, NY 10013
212-691-1303
nycfiremuseum.org
