I know it’s going on right now, and if you haven’t already found a spot to watch it, then you probably don’t care about how Team USA is doing in the World Cup. However, if you’re sitting in front of your computer trying to figure out where to watch the game, you can check out this list from last week. Or, Hannah Boen, one of our interns who refuses to actually take a day off from work, has another idea. She checked out the scene at the Angelika during last week’s match. After the jump, check out why she thinks you should go there to watch the game.
It didn’t make the D list of great places to watch the World Cup, but if you’re interested in catching the next USA game, you should absolutely consider the Angelika Theater.
The crowd is starkly different from that of Trinity Hall next door. You’ll still have to deal with the vuvuzela noise, but the theater is noticeably quieter. Plus, you’ll enjoy a little more personal space at the theater than you would at Trinity Hall.
It’s a perfect viewing location for a wide range of World Cup fans.
The Angelika is the place for the super fan. The person who gets decked out in flag apparel and is constantly checking the ESPN World Cup app. This person will appreciate seeing every goal on the giant screen and enjoy getting excited with a theater full of soccer fans.
It’s also perfect for the more shy fan. The person (like me) who never really got a base knowledge of soccer and doesn’t have the energy to read the 136-page FIFA rule book. This fan can get excited about the air conditioning, the cash bar and the fact they can relax in stadium seats and do whatever they want. Because at 9 a.m., anything goes. Really. You can wear your sweats and get on your kindle. You can call your mom and catch up. Heck, I propped up my feet and ate my take-out breakfast. You can’t do that at a bar.
Entrance is free and it’s unlikely you’ll have to search for a place to rest your red-white-and-blue-clad bum. There’s honestly not a bad seat in the house.
