The Rock and Roll Playhouse solved a real problem: a live band playing music the adults actually want to hear, in a real venue, structured so a four-year-old can lose their mind on the floor without anyone minding. Blink-182 is a good fit - fast, loud, silly, short-form enough to hold a small attention span. And this edition is free with an RSVP.
What to expect
A live band running about an hour with games, movement breaks and stories worked between songs, on Brooklyn Bowl's main floor with the bowling lanes alongside. Expect a floor full of small children dancing, adults singing along, volume dialled well below club level, and a full food and drink menu available throughout.
Good to know
- Brooklyn Bowl is at 61 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg - the L to Bedford Avenue is the closest stop
- RSVP in advance through the Brooklyn Bowl listing; the free tickets are still capacity-limited
- Every child must be with a parent or adult caregiver
- The volume is reduced for these shows, but protective earmuffs are still a reasonable thing to bring for the youngest
- It is a bowling alley as well as a music venue, so the lanes and the food menu are part of the outing
- Doors open half an hour before the set, which is enough time to stake out floor space
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Common questions
Is it really free?
The Brooklyn Bowl listing for this date shows it as a free RSVP. Reserve in advance through the venue page rather than turning up unregistered.
What age is it for?
The Rock and Roll Playhouse builds these shows for families with children ten and under, though the event is listed all ages.
Is it actually Blink-182?
No. The Rock and Roll Playhouse performs the music of Blink-182; the show is not affiliated with or endorsed by the band.
