Explore The Urbane Arts Club, a unique Brooklyn arts club and event venue within a 1920s speakeasy located in Prospect Park South/Ditmas Park
Hear tales of family, gatherings, romance, and crime over the past 100 years
Uncover the building's past lives as everything from a synagogue to a speakeasy where hooch was smuggled through a tunnel in the basement from the illicit distillery next door
See stunning Art Nouveau details, stained glass windows, and modern visual art
Stick around after the tour for an evening of live music, burlesque, cocktails, swing dancing, and more!
🥂 Sip complimentary sparkling wine in the small parlor room after the tour, as The Urbane's monthly Jazz & Gin night kicks into full swing!
Photos Courtesy of The Urbane Arts Club
About this Tour:
Celebrated by the BBC as one of the city's top 8 literary destinations, The Urbane Arts Club is more than just a venue—it's a vibrant hub for culture and creativity. Through an eclectic mix of literary launches, musical showcases, and theatrical performances, it fosters an environment rich in conversation and artistic expression.
Visit this unique spot for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with owner Joe Cooke! After the tour, stick around for an evening of live music, burlesque, and swing dancing during The Urbane's monthly Jazz & Gin Soirée.
About the Jazz & Gin Soirée
Each month features NYC’s best swing bands and swing DJs, classic burlesque, craft cocktails, and a free dance lesson. The Club’s 1,200 sq ft ballroom boasts wooden floors, plus a lounge and gallery. As weather permits, enjoy the outdoor patio w/cafe tables, garden, and dance on the porch!
Joe Cooke leads commercial strategy for WSJ and supports M&A across Dow Jones consumer assets, reporting to the General Manager of WSJ. He focuses on growth strategy, new products, and extending WSJ’s core strengths across formats and platforms. Before Dow Jones, Joe spent ten years at NBCU News—working across NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC—leading strategy for streaming, subscription, and digital initiatives. He holds a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford.
In-person Insider tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.
But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!
What if I need to cancel?
If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.
To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com
