Must-see entertainment in The USA

  • Green Room

    Flagstaff

    Grungy, cavernous and welcoming, the Green Room is Flag's best place to catch indie, punk, electronic and other acts. There are plenty of DJ nights too …

  • Arneson River Theater

    San Antonio

    Catch a show or live music performance on this outdoor stage, which sits across the river from the audience. It's on the River Walk in La Villita Historic…

  • Royal Farms Arena

    Baltimore

    Rock legends, country music icons, pop princesses and the hottest comedians fill the seats at the largest indoor performance venue in the city. Also come…

  • Silo’s Jazz Club

    Napa

    A cabaret-style wine-and-beer bar, Silo’s offers varied music acts on Friday and Saturday nights. On Thursday it’s good for drinks. Buy tickets ahead of…

  • Entrada Institute

    Southwestern Utah

    This nonprofit has an artist-in-residence program and offers cowboy poetry and other performing-arts events, mostly at Robber's Roost. See the website…

  • Tanqueray’s Downtown Orlando

    Orlando

    A former bank vault, this underground smoky dive bar draws folks looking to hang out with friends over a beer. There's Guinness on tap, and you can catch…

  • Peterborough Players

    New Hampshire

    This acclaimed community theatre group performs at a wonderful barn-style performance hall about 3.5 miles from Peterborough center. The group was founded…

  • New Orleans Opera

    New Orleans

    The New Orleans Opera rarely causes much of a stir, but remains an important part of the local culture. Productions are held just about anywhere, from the…

  • Annenberg Theater

    Greater Palm Springs

    This intimate theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum has great acoustics and presents an eclectic schedule of films, lectures, theater, ballet and music…

  • Dead Crow Comedy Room

    Coastal North Carolina

    Dark, cramped, underground and in the heart of downtown, just like a comedy club should be. Stop in for improv, open-mic nights and touring comedians,…

  • Royal Grove

    Waikiki

    This shopping mall’s open-air stage may lack oceanfront views, but Hawaiian music and hula performances by top island talent happen here most evenings…

  • Austin Symphony

    Austin

    Founded in the early 20th century, the city's oldest performing-arts group plays classical and pop music at numerous venues throughout the city. The main…

  • Bushnell

    Connecticut

    Hosting more than 500 events a year, Bushnell plays a major role in the state's cultural life. This landmark historic building is the go-to for most…

  • Court Theatre

    Chicago

    A classical company hosted by the University of Chicago, the Court focuses on great works from the Greeks to Shakespeare to August Wilson, and various…

  • Pepsi Center

    Denver

    The mammoth Pepsi Center hosts the Denver Nuggets basketball team, the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League and the Colorado Avalanche hockey…

  • Osio Cinema

    Monterey

    Downtown Monterey cinema screens indie dramas, cutting-edge documentaries and offbeat Hollywood films. Drop by its Cafe Lumiere for locally roasted coffee…

  • Cheyenne Gunslingers

    Wyoming

    A nonprofit group of actors puts on a spirited – if not entirely accurate – Old West show in Gunslinger Sq that includes all the archetypal characters…

  • Flamingo Cantina

    Austin

    Called 'the last place with soul on 6th,' Austin's premier reggae joint prides itself on its good rasta vibes and bouncy dance floor. Seat yourself on the…

  • La Paloma Theatre

    San Diego

    Built in 1928, this landmark – and central Encinitas’ main venue – shows arthouse movies nightly and The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Fridays at midnight,…

  • Crest Theatre

    Sacramento

    A classic old movie house that’s been restored to its 1949 splendor. Hosts indie and foreign films and the annual Trash Film Orgy (trashfilmorgy.com) on…

  • Continental Club

    Houston

    You can't beat the top-notch rock, rockabilly and theme events at least five nights a week. It's got a good bar and patio; the performance hall has just…

  • Emo's East

    Austin

    For over 20 years, Emo's led the pack in the punk and indie scene in a crowded space on Red River St. Since 2011, it's been enjoying some shiny new digs …

  • Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club

    Connecticut

    Yuk it up with visiting comedians from New York and Boston. Located in the basement of City Steam Brewery. Times and prices vary: check the website for…

  • Atlantic Theater Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Founded by David Mamet and William H Macy in 1985, the Atlantic Theater is a pivotal anchor for the off-Broadway community, hosting many Tony Award and…

  • Florida Orchestra

    St Petersburg

    The Florida Orchestra's office is in St Petersburg; it plays at Tampa's Straz Center as often as at Mahaffey downtown.

  • Lime Rock Race Track

    Connecticut

    Who would have thought that this sleepy corner of Connecticut would be home to one of the USA's best-loved race tracks? Check the website for details of…

  • Elephant Room

    Austin

    This intimate, subterranean jazz club has a cool vibe, and live music almost every night. The cover charge stays low, mostly free except on weekends, and…

  • Starlight Drive-In

    Atlanta

    Atlanta's only remaining drive-in theater shows double features on every screen. Drive up, tune in via your car radio and enjoy big-tickets movies like…

  • Isis Theatre

    Aspen

    The only movie house in Aspen proper plays first-run Hollywood fare, but thankfully spices up the blockbusters with an occasional pinch of art-house and…

  • Cooley Law School Stadium

    Michigan

    The Lansing Lugnuts, a minor league team affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays, play in this downtown venue. The good-time games always have some sort of…

  • Orlando Repertory Theater

    Orlando

    Performances for families and children run primarily in the afternoons or early evenings. Shows stretch the gamut of styles and content, including Nancy…

  • Venkman's

    Atlanta

    This newer entertainment supper club in the Old Fourth Ward hosts live music and is rather serious about food and drink (there's a to-die-for patty melt)…

  • Great American Ballpark

    Cincinnati

    Home to the Reds – pro baseball's first team – Cincy is a great place to catch a game thanks to its bells-and-whistles riverside ballpark. Many of the…

  • The Fillmore

    Philadelphia

    With room for up to 2500 spectators, this is one of Philly's largest live-music venues. Upstairs is the more intimate 450-person Foundry space, which is…

  • Minglewood Hall

    Memphis

    Housed in a former bread factory, this midsize venue hosts regional and national acts, from Gary Clark Jr, Lucinda Williams, Old Crow Medicine Show and…

  • Orchestra Hall

    Minneapolis

    Superb acoustics for concerts by the acclaimed Minnesota Orchestra. Check the website for an event calendar; buy tickets online or at the venue box office…

  • Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

    Boston

    A white sail-like tent with sweeping harbor views, this is a great venue for summer concerts. It seats about 5000 people, so you can actually see the…

  • Taos Center for the Arts

    Taos

    In a remodeled 1890s adobe mansion, the TCA programs local and international performances of everything from chamber music to belly dancing to theater, as…

  • Austin Film Society

    Austin

    Frequent classic and independent film screenings at venues around town. Slacker director Richard Linklater was an early promoter and Quentin Tarantino is…

  • Mo‘oheau Bandstand

    Hilo

    This historic bandstand holds occasional hula shows, band concerts, political rallies and other gatherings. Check the bandstand's Facebook page or local…

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