New Orleans
Picture a grand Victorian mansion, all disheveled and punk, and you’ve caught the essence of this strangely inviting place to drink. Live acts of varying…
Must-see entertainment in Eastern USA
Washington, DC
The Anthem opened in 2017 and has quickly become one of DC's best live-music venues. The 6000-capacity hall books acts from Judas Priest to Lorde to Big…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Looking for a tasty slice of Chicago fringe theater? Maybe something oddball, interactive, thought-provoking or just plain silly? The 100-year-old Chopin…
Chicago
The Jazz Showcase, set in a gorgeous room on the eastern side of the historic Dearborn Station, is Chicago's top club for national names. In general,…
Chicago
The former Film Center of the School of the Art Institute was renamed for the late Chicago Tribune film critic Gene Siskel. It shows everything from…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Rocking since 1978, Irving Plaza has seen them all: the Ramones, Bob Dylan, U2, Pearl Jam, you name it. These days it’s a great in-between stage for…
Arkansas
Run by the Central Arkansas Library System, this theater shows everything from children's plays to classic horror movies. Of special note are occasional…
Boston
The six-time Super Bowl champs play football in the state-of-the-art Gillette Stadium, which is just 50 minutes south of Boston, but it’s hard to get a…
Mississippi
Grab a seat at the bar, take your pick of craft beers, order the fried black-eyed peas – they're served in a Mason jar – then kick back for local chitchat…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The Walter Reade boasts some wonderfully wide, screening room–style seats. Every September/October it hosts the New York Film Festival, featuring plenty…
Maryland
Settle in at tables to watch performances by well-known bands and musicians, from Dave Davies to Lee Ann Womack to Keller Williams. Small bites ($8 to $16…
Louisiana
We'll be honest – we weren't expecting to find an awesome independent movie theater out this way, but the Robinson forcefully dispelled our preconceptions…
New Haven
Performing classics and new works in a converted church, this Tony-winning repertory company has mounted more than 90 world premieres. Its varied program…
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater
Boston
Against a gorgeous, blue-water backdrop, the glass theater at the ICA is one of its coolest features and a venue for dance, music and other performance…
Philadelphia
One of Philly's most exciting and original contemporary theater companies, Pig Iron shows can be bizarre combinations of vaudeville, clowning and silence,…
Chicago
Long, narrow and high volume, this veteran blues club draws a slightly older crowd that soaks up every crackling, electrified moment. As one local…
SoHo & Chinatown
Part bar, part cabaret and performance venue, intimate Joe's serves up both emerging acts and top-shelf performers. Past entertainers have included Patti…
John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
Orlando
Set on the shores of Lake Estelle in grassy Loch Haven Park, this lovely theater includes three intimate stages hosting professional classics such as…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Symphony Space is a multidisciplinary gem supported by the local community. It often hosts three-day series that are dedicated to one musician, and also…
Minneapolis
This is Minneapolis's top-gun theater troupe, with a jumbo facility to prove it. Unsold 'rush' tickets go on sale 30 minutes before showtime for $15 to …
Fort Lauderdale
Great event space with concerts that range from local up-and-comings to legends and household names. It's a multilevel space where up to 1300 people can…
Minneapolis
This popular North Loop dive bar offers live music most nights, with Tuesdays reserved for reggae acts. Other nights of the week bring everything from…
Detroit
The candlelit, art deco ambience at Cliff Bell's attracts a diverse young crowd to hear local jazz bands. The elegant club, decked out in mahogany and…
New Haven
Toad's is arguably New England's premier music hall, having earned its rep hosting the likes of the Rolling Stones, U2 and Bob Dylan. These days, an…
New Haven
An old-school beatnik dive with a roadhouse feel, this is the heart of New Haven's local music scene (it dubs itself the 'musician's living room'). It's…
West Virginia
This two-hour live NPR radio broadcast showcases a range of up-and-coming national talent, from folk and blues to indie to world music. Most shows are…
Minnesota
The troupe at this highly regarded regional theater typically performs five plays per season, with works drawn from a mix of contemporary and historical…
Cajun Country
Saturday evening's 'Rendez-Vous des Cajuns' is a Cajun country roundup of music and a little bit of banter; it's performed live here and broadcast on…
New Hampshire
After 90 years, this classic Main St theater is still going strong. A diverse lineup of off-Broadway musicals, African and Eastern dance troupes, jazz…
New Hampshire
A long way from the big-city lights of New York and Boston, Dartmouth hosts its own entertainment at this outstanding performing-arts venue. The season…
Philadelphia
Home to U Penn's radio station, WXPN, this former factory is one of Philly's premier live-music venues. There are upstairs and downstairs performance…
New Orleans
One of New Orleans’ better venues for live blues, alt-rock, jazz, comedy and roots music, the Howlin’ Wolf draws a lively crowd. The attached 'Den'…
Chicago
Hyped national indie bands are the main players at this ubercool, midsize venue with excellent sound. The front room has a kitchen that offers small…
Baltimore
It's bigger than 8-by-10 feet, but this bi-level club in Federal Hill still feels intimate – even when rocking out with jam bands, DJs and great local…
Detroit
The Detroit Tigers play pro baseball at Comerica, one of the league's most decked-out stadiums. The park is particularly kid friendly, with a small Ferris…
Wisconsin
Legendary downtown theater and music venue for old rockers, new rockers, comedy acts and lots more. Check the website to see what's on during your visit…
Atlanta
A historic, smartly booked and well-run concert venue built in 1940 and fully renovated in 2015. It hosts a variety of touring artists and is one of the…
Atlanta
This arts complex contains within its campus the High Museum, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre.
Cajun Country
A good time to visit Eunice is on a Saturday from 9am to noon when this accordion factory and shop hosts a Cajun-music jam session. Musician Marc Savoy…
Minneapolis
The National Football League's Minnesota Vikings play at this spiffy, glass-walled indoor arena on Sundays from September through December. See the…
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