Must-see entertainment in Eastern USA

  • Joseph P Riley, Jr Park

    Charleston

    Home of the RiverDogs minor-league baseball team and the Citadel team. The stadium is a namesake of a longtime former Charleston mayor who regularly…

  • Lightbox Film Center

    Philadelphia

    On a mission to screen films that others don't – from classics and forgotten gems to the most obscure of documentaries and art-house pics – the Lightbox…

  • Capitol Steps

    Washington, DC

    This singing troupe claims to be the only group in America that tries to be funnier than Congress. Many of the performers are former congressional…

  • Intersection

    Michigan

    This multi-room venue has been hosting live music for more than four decades. Genres span rock, metal, hip-hop, electronic dance music and more. The…

  • Nederlander Theatre

    Chicago

    The James M Nederlander Theatre, built in 1926, is known for its stunning Far East architectural elements. For almost a century it was called the Oriental…

  • Ritz 5

    Philadelphia

    There are five screens at this branch of the local Ritz trio of cinemas, screening mainly indie, art-house and foreign films. Films on Wednesday cost $7…

  • Jazz in the Garden

    Washington, DC

    Lots of locals show up for these free outdoor jazz, blues and world-music concerts at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Bring a blanket and…

  • 55 Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Dating back to the Prohibition era, this friendly basement dive is great for low-key shows without high covers or dressing up. There are regular…

  • Silo City

    Buffalo

    This district of abandoned grain elevators, a striking part of Buffalo's post-industrial landscape, is the dramatic location for many performances in the…

  • Prop Thtr

    Chicago

    This long-running storefront venue presents original plays and fresh stage adaptations of literary works by writers from Nabokov to William S Burroughs…

  • Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

    Buffalo

    Eclectic doesn't even start to cover the range of events and performances happening at this 40-plus-year-old arts center founded by a group of visual…

  • Art's Place

    Outer Banks

    You can't miss this colorfully painted haunt in Kitty Hawk, where tourists are 'sometimes tolerated.' This place prides itself on being a 'local secret'…

  • Gotham Comedy Club

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Fancying itself as a NYC comedy hall of fame, and backing it up with regular big names and Gotham All-Stars shows, this expanded club provides space for…

  • Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

    Cleveland

    The Cavaliers play basketball at the Fieldhouse, which was closed at the time of research but is due to reopen in October 2019 after a $185 million…

  • Otherworld Theatre

    Chicago

    It claims to be the world's first theater dedicated to science fiction and fantasy. There are two stages: a 120-seat main stage and the 40-seat black box,…

  • Ifé-Ilé Afro-Cuban Dance

    Miami

    Ifé-Ilé is a nonprofit organization that promotes cultural understanding through dance and performs in a range of styles – traditional Afro Cuban, mambo,…

  • Franklin Theatre

    Tennessee

    In the heart of downtown, this restored 1937 theater juggles an impressive lineup of musical acts, classic movies and live performances. Recent shows…

  • Dance Center at Columbia College

    Chicago

    More than an academic institution, the Dance Center is one of the most focused collegiate modern-dance programs in the country and has carved out a fine…

  • Royal George Theatre

    Chicago

    The Royal George is actually four theaters in one building. The cabaret venue stages long-running mainstream productions such as Late Nite Catechism, a…

  • Cotuit Center For the Arts

    Cape Cod

    Whether you're looking to take in a musical or learn the basics of landscape painting, the overflowing calendar of events at the Cotuit Center For the…

  • Victory Gardens Theater

    Chicago

    Long established and playwright-friendly, Victory Gardens specializes in world premieres of plays by Chicago authors. It’s located in the historic…

  • Dad's Garage

    Atlanta

    No, that's not a hipster worship hall. Dad's Garage, Atlanta's most award-winning and longest-standing improv group, took over this former church in the…

  • Capri Theatre

    Alabama

    This old school, art deco beauty is the longest continually running theater in the state. In its time it has gone from family movie house to softcore porn…

  • Coral Gables Art Cinema

    Miami

    In the epicenter of Coral Gables' downtown, you'll find one of Miami's best art-house cinemas. It screens indie and foreign films in a modern 144-seat…

  • Music Hall

    Cincinnati

    Acoustically pristine Music Hall is where the symphony orchestra, pops orchestra, opera and ballet hold their seasons. A $143 million renovation,…

  • Ohio Stadium

    Ohio

    The Ohio State Buckeyes pack a rabid crowd into legendary, horseshoe-shaped Ohio Stadium for their games, held on Saturdays in the fall. Expect 105,000…

  • Paramount Center

    Boston

    This art deco masterpiece, restored by Emerson College, reopened in 2010. Originally a 1700-seat, single-screen cinema, it was owned by Paramount Pictures…

  • Beacham & the Social

    Orlando

    Both the Beacham and the more intimate and recommended Social next door are cornerstones of Orlando's nightclub and live-music scene. They host bands from…

  • The Strand Ballroom & Theatre

    Providence

    Providence's legendary music venue (formerly known as Lupo's) was expanded and rebranded in 2017 as the Strand. Over $1 million worth of refurbishments to…

  • Music of the Baroque

    Chicago

    One of the largest choral and orchestral groups of its kind in the USA, MoB brings the music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to vibrant life. Its…

  • BB&T Pavilion

    New Jersey

    Mainly used as an outdoor amphitheater for rock and pop concerts between May and November, the BB&T Pavilion attracts major talents such as Green Day,…

  • Randol's

    Cajun Country

    Dishes such as crab cake au gratin are quite tasty, but it's nightly live Cajun tunes that are the why-go. Regulars are always scooting around the floor;…

  • Colonial Theatre

    Midcoast Maine

    This art-deco gem has been showing movies since before WWI (1912, to be exact – the Colonial opened the day the Titanic set sail). This spot lures…

  • Ritz East

    Philadelphia

    Ritz East has two screens and is a clean and comfy place to watch a movie.

  • Colony

    Catskills

    With its large stage in the middle of the hall and a surrounding balcony, there are no bad seats here. Local and regional musicians take the stage to…

  • Hudson Opera House

    Hudson Valley

    In 2017 this 1855 building, Hudson's one-time City Hall, fully reopened after an $8.3-million renovation that has created a top-class arts center…

  • Chris' Jazz Cafe

    Philadelphia

    Showcasing local talent along with national greats, this intimate space features musicians from Monday to Saturday. Sets usually kick off around 8pm, with…

  • Knitting Factory

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    A longtime outpost for folk, indie and experimental music in New York, Williamsburg’s Knitting Factory is where to go to see everything from '90s rock to…

  • Rhumb Line

    Massachusetts

    This club across from the train station is the best place on Cape Ann to hear live music, with performances six nights a week, plus a 'sea chantey' sing…

  • Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos

    Savannah

    This dueling piano bar, where patrons decide what's played on the stage, brings the party crowd from far and wide. The lively space can host up to 450…

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