Must-see entertainment in The USA

  • American Players Theatre

    Wisconsin

    It stages classical productions at an outdoor amphitheater in the woods. Bring a picnic – it's tradition to hang out and nibble before the show.

  • Center Arts

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Hosts events on campus and at the Arkley Center for the Performing Arts in Eureka. You’d be amazed at the kind of top-tier talent that shows up.

  • Mahaffey Theater

    St Petersburg

    The gorgeous, 2031-seat Mahaffey Theater hosts a wide range of performing arts, from touring comedy acts to Broadway, dance, orchestras and more.

  • Brewvies Cinema Pub

    Salt Lake City

    Join locals quaffing craft beer and downing pub grub while watching new releases and indie films. There's billiards too. It's an SLC institution.

  • Betty's Grill

    Nashville

    Smoke-friendly and cash-only, Betty's Grill is one of Nashville's most authentic dives. Come for the nightly live music and inexpensive bar food.

  • Ark

    Michigan

    The Ark hosts acoustic and folk-oriented musicians, including many big names. No seat is more than 50 feet from the stage in this intimate club.

  • BB's

    St Louis

    Part blues club, part blues museum, this glossy two-level joint has good music most nights. Tasty bar food includes popular sweet-potato fries.

  • National Comedy Theatre

    San Diego

    Performances and improv classes in Mission Hills and a regular 'whose line is it anyway' type show on Fridays and Saturdays (tickets from $18).

  • Playhouse Square

    Cleveland

    Several stages comprise the elegant performing arts center, which hosts theater, opera and ballet. Check the website for $10 'Smart Seats.'

  • Pollard Theatre

    Oklahoma

    Guthrie's full-time professional theater company mixes musicals, serious drama and light comedy during a season that runs much of the year.

  • Baltimore Soundstage

    Baltimore

    Check the calendar for nationally touring up-and-coming performers, from rap artists to country singers, rock-and-rollers to folk crooners.

  • Phoenix Suns

    Phoenix

    The Suns, twice champions of the NBA Western Conference, play regular-season games at the Talking Stick Resort Arena from October to April.

  • Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

    Connecticut

    This beautiful beaux-arts building with original stage brings top acoustic, blues, jazz and folks acts to Norfolk from New York and beyond.

  • Kimball’s Twin Peak Theater

    Colorado Springs

    Staffed by artsy movie geeks, this downtown indie cinema offers beer-drinking, wine-swilling, and first-run foreign and independent films.

  • Smith's Ballpark

    Salt Lake City

    Hosts the Salt Lake Bees baseball team, the AAA minor-league affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.

  • Union Transfer

    Philadelphia

    Opened in 2011, this music hall is one of the best spaces in Philly for bigger-name bands, with eclectic bookings and good bar service.

  • El Paso Opera

    El Paso

    Performances at venues large and small around town. Recent productions include The Magic Flute and Hansel and Gretel.

  • Gallivan Center

    Salt Lake City

    Bring a picnic to the outdoor concert and movie series at the Gallivan Center, an amphitheater in a garden. Performances run in summer.

  • Portland Center Stage

    Portland

    The city's main theater company performs in the Portland Armory – a renovated Pearl District landmark with state-of-the-art features.

  • San Jose Earthquakes

    San Jose

    San Jose's Major League Soccer (MLS) team plays at Avaya Stadium from February through October.

  • Hi-Tone Cafe

    Memphis

    In new digs in Crosstown, this unassuming little dive is one of the city's best places to hear live local bands and touring indie acts.

  • Volcanic Theatre Pub

    Bend

    This great but slightly grungy all-ages venue hosts live music and theater in an old warehouse with mismatched sofas and comfy chairs.

  • San Jose Sharks

    San Jose

    San Jose's National Hockey League (NHL) team plays at SAP Center from September through April.

  • House of Blues

    Walt Disney World

    Top acts visit this national chain serving Southern cooking and blues. It's particularly popular for the Sunday Gospel Brunch buffet.

  • Huntington Park

    Ohio

    The Columbus Clippers (minor league team of the Cleveland Indians) bats at this stadium downtown. Games are inexpensive and a blast.

  • Prejean's

    Cajun Country

    Prejean's serves Cajun dining mainstays and features live Cajun music starting at 7pm every evening, and from 11am to 1pm on Sunday.

  • Spectrum Center

    Charlotte

    The Charlotte venue of choice for the biggest music tours, this 20,000-seat arena is also the home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets.

  • Chatterbox Jazz Club

    Indianapolis

    This historic bar and its grungy interior is one of Indy's best for live jazz and was one of the anchors of Mass Ave's rejuvenation.

  • Tower Theatre

    Bend

    This historic movie theater was built in 1940 and is now used as a venue for live music, film screenings, plays and other events.

  • Waterfront Playhouse

    Key West

    Catch high-quality musicals and dramas from the oldest-running theater troupe in Florida. The season runs November through April.

  • Old Rock House

    St Louis

    A great, sweaty club that draws big regional acts. Look for rock (new and old), blues, country, punk, metal and more.

  • Community Bandstand Series

    New Hampshire

    Gather by the lake for live music at the bandstand. You'll hear everything from Americana to big band to rock-n-roll tributes.

  • Newport Polo Club

    Newport

    In summer, come to watch the club's polo matches (check the website for dates) to get an authentic taste of Newport high life.

  • Salt Lake Bees

    Salt Lake City

    The AAA minor-league affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels plays at Smith's Ballpark.

  • Abravanel Hall

    Salt Lake City

    This concert hall is part of the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts and hosts the Utah Symphony and other musical events.

  • Mission Theater

    Portland

    Come early for a front-row balcony seat at this beautiful McMenamins theater, with mostly second-run movies and lectures.

  • Pocket Sandwich Theater

    Dallas

    This strip mall–located dinner theater hosts light and easy shows several nights a week. Also comedy shows and cabaret.

  • Arizona Opera

    Tucson

    Founded in 1971, the Arizona Opera performs here at the Tucson Music Hall, with its season running from October to April.

  • Moda Center

    Portland

    Formerly named the Rose Garden, this large arena is home to Portland's professional basketball team, the Trail Blazers.

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