Michael Jackson was born on August 29, and Who's Bad, the tribute act that has toured the catalogue for over twenty years, marks the date at Brooklyn Bowl with a full band and choreography. The room is unusual: sixteen bowling lanes run alongside the concert floor, with fried chicken from the Blue Ribbon kitchen coming to the lane. If you want a night out that works for a group with mixed tastes, this is the easy call.
What to expect
A general-admission floor in front of the stage, lanes behind it that stay in play through the set, and table service along the rail. The band works through the hits with costume nods and moonwalk choreography, and the crowd dances rather than stands. Lane reservations are separate from show admission.
Good to know
- L to Bedford Av or G to Nassau Av, then walk toward Wythe Avenue.
- Bowling lanes book separately from concert entry and sell out first.
- The Blue Ribbon kitchen serves through the show if you want dinner on site.
- The floor is standing-room; there is limited seating on the mezzanine.
- Works well for a mixed group who want more than a straight gig.
- Arrive early if you want a rail spot near the stage.
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Common questions
Can I bowl during the concert?
Yes. The lanes run alongside the concert floor and stay in play, but lane reservations are booked separately from show entry.
Is there food?
Brooklyn Bowl's kitchen is run by Blue Ribbon and serves through the night, including lane-side service.
Is the show seated?
No, the main concert floor is standing general admission with limited mezzanine seating.
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