Tour a Former Brooklyn Speakeasy + Jazz & Gin Soiree at The Urbane Arts Club

Join an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with owner Joe Cooke!

Tour a Former Brooklyn Speakeasy + Jazz & Gin Soiree at The Urbane Arts Club

Tour Highlights:

  • 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!

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!

Presented by Prohibition Productions (Patrick Soluri) and The Urbane Arts Club

About Joe Cooke

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.

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