Must-see entertainment in Eastern USA

  • Happy Dog

    Cleveland

    Listen to scrappy bands, DJs, storytellers or science lectures while munching on a weenie, for which you can choose from among 50 toppings, from gourmet …

  • Fat Harold's Beach Club

    South Carolina

    Folks groove to doo-wop, old-time R&B and beach music at this North Myrtle institution, which calls itself 'Home of the Shag.' The dance, that is. Free…

  • Savor Cinema

    Fort Lauderdale

    This funky church-turned-cinema offers plush velvet seats, film festival entries, independent and European films, and plenty of kid-friendly programs. It…

  • Rosa’s Lounge

    Chicago

    Rosa’s is an unadorned, real-deal blues club that brings in top local talent and dedicated fans to a somewhat derelict Logan Square block. Get ready to…

  • Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

    Burlington

    Broadway hits, international acts, music, dance and theater grace the stage at this art-deco masterpiece. Expect anything from King Lear to Ladysmith…

  • Jannus Live

    St Petersburg

    Well-loved outdoor concert venue inside an intimate courtyard; national and local bands reverberate downtown.

  • Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Singalong

    Walt Disney World

    This intimate and low-key character experience offers singing and dancing with Chip and Dale, campfires for roasting marshmallows, and a free outdoor…

  • Theatre by the Sea

    Rhode Island

    For more than 60 years, Theatre By the Sea has entertained families with Broadway musicals and new plays. Recent hits have included Hair, Annie and Andrew…

  • Chicago Magic Lounge

    Chicago

    Hidden behind a wall of laundry machines is the secret entrance to Chicago's only purpose-built magic lounge. See amazing feats of prestidigitation seven…

  • Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Old standards get new interpretations and new songs are premiered at Davenport's, a magnet for the local theater crowd. The front room is a fun, inclusive…

  • Enzian Theater

    Orlando

    The envy of any college town, this clapboard-sided theater screens independent and classic films, and has the excellent Eden Bar restaurant, featuring…

  • Providence Performing Arts Center

    Providence

    This popular venue for touring Broadway musicals and other big-name performances is in a former Loew's Theater dating from 1928. It has a lavish art-deco…

  • iO Theater

    Chicago

    One of Chicago's top-tier (and original) improv houses, iO is a bit edgier (and cheaper) than its competition, with four stages hosting bawdy shows of…

  • Cape Cinema

    Cape Cod

    On the grounds of the Cape Playhouse, this vintage movie theater shows foreign and independent films. It's a true art house: the entire ceiling is covered…

  • Mad Cow Theatre

    Orlando

    A model of inspiring regional theater, with classic and modern performances in a downtown Orlando space (located on the 2nd floor).

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's state-of-the-art, $1.6-billion multipurpose eight-petal retractable-roof stadium is home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons (football) and the MLS'…

  • Chicago Theatre

    Chicago

    Take a gander at the illuminated six-story sign – it's an official landmark and an excellent photo op. Everyone from Duke Ellington to Dolly Parton to…

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    Smalls

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Living up to its name, this cramped but appealing basement jazz den offers a grab-bag collection of acts who take the stage nightly. Admission includes a…

  • Baker's Keyboard Lounge

    Detroit

    Come for the music, stay for the top-notch soul food – Detroit's longest continuously operating jazz club has made it through 85 years of ups and downs…

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    Goodman Theatre

    Chicago

    One of Chicago's premier drama houses, with a gorgeous Theater District facility. It specializes in new and classic American productions and has been…

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    Churchill Downs

    Louisville

    Churchill Downs is the landmark racetrack that hosts the epic Kentucky Derby in May. But there's plenty of action besides that: warm-ups and other…

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    Grand Ole Opry

    Nashville

    Though you'll find a variety of country shows throughout the week, the performance to see is the Grand Ole Opry, a lavish tribute to classic Nashville…

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    Lyric Opera of Chicago

    Chicago

    Tickets are hard to come by for this bold modern opera company, which fills the chandeliered Civic Opera House with a shrewd mix of common classics and…

  • Basement

    Nashville

    The Basement is a staple of the indie music scene, with an eclectic offering of artists performing most nights of the week. Catch a huge line-up of…

  • First Ave / First Avenue Minneapolis

    First Avenue & 7th St Entry

    Minneapolis

    This is the long-standing bedrock of Minneapolis' music scene. First Avenue is the main room featuring national acts; smaller 7th St Entry is for up-and…

  • Talladega Superspeedway

    Alabama

    Nestled in the East Alabama hills, the Talladega Superspeedway shines like Ricky Bobby’s smile on racing day. It’s the fastest track in the Nascar circuit…

  • Nitehawk Cinema

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This indie triplex has a fine lineup of first-run and repertory films, a good sound system and comfy seats. Amplifying the experience is the fact that you…

  • Fred's Lounge

    Cajun Country

    Deep in the heart of Cajun country, Mamou is a typical South Louisiana small town six days of the week, worth a peek and a short stop before rolling on to…

  • LGBT Community Center

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    'The Center' has been the nexus of LGBTIQ+ culture in the village since 1983. That’s because it provides a surrogate home for queer folks who may not feel…

  • Dock Street Theatre

    Charleston

    Dock Street Theatre is an exquisite place to see theater. It has plenty of history – a previous iteration opened in 1736 on the same spot, becoming the…

  • Film at Lincoln Center

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Film at Lincoln Center is one of New York’s cinematic gems, providing an invaluable platform for a wide gamut of documentary, feature, independent,…

  • Clermont Lounge

    Atlanta

    The Clermont is a strip club, the oldest in Atlanta. But not just a strip club. It's a bedrock of the Atlanta scene that welcomes dancers of all ages,…

  • New York Philharmonic

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The oldest professional orchestra in the US (dating to 1842) holds its season every year at David Geffen Hall; music director Jaap van Zweden took over…

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    Chicago

    Snuggled into a beautiful glass home on Navy Pier, this company is at the top of its game, presenting works from the Bard that are fresh, inventive and…

  • Birchmere

    Alexandria

    This 50-year-old place, hailing itself as ‘America’s Legendary Music Hall,’ hosts a wide range of fare, from old-time folk musicians to country, blues and…

  • BAM Strong

    New York City

    This theater, one of NYC's most important cultural institutions, has hosted long runs by important artists like Tony Kushner, Peter Brook and Laurie…

  • Village Vanguard

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Possibly NYC's most prestigious jazz club, the Vanguard has hosted literally every major star of the past 50 years. Starting in 1935 as a venue for beat…

  • Saratoga Race Course

    The Adirondacks

    Saratoga Springs' first horse race was organized August 3rd, 1863 and over 150 years later you can still stop by one of the oldest horse racing tracks in…

  • Bell House

    New York City

    This 1920s warehouse in the light-industrial grid of Gowanus showcases high-profile live music and variety, spanning indie rockers, DJ nights, comedy…

  • Bluebird Cafe

    Nashville

    It's in a strip mall in suburban South Nashville, but don't let that fool you: some of the best original singer-songwriters in country music have graced…

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