Must-see entertainment in The USA

  • Bathhouse Theater

    Seattle

    The Bathhouse Theater on the western side of Green Lake was a 1928 bathing pavilion that was converted into a live-performance venue in 1970. It's…

  • Amalie Arena

    Tampa

    The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning play hockey at the newly renamed Amalie Arena (formerly it was the Tampa Bay Times Forum) from October to April. The arena…

  • Bayside Bowl

    Portland

    With some 20 lanes and a packed schedule of live music, from rock bands to house DJs, Bayside is not your average bowling alley. Finish your set with a…

  • Kate Gould Park

    Cape Cod

    If you're in town on a Friday night, don't miss the free summertime band concerts held under the stars at Kate Gould Park, behind the Wayside Inn on Main…

  • FedEx Forum

    Memphis

    A downtown arena home to the Memphis Grizzlies, the city's only major professional sports team. Memphis does love its basketball squad, and this place is…

  • Tropicana Field

    St Petersburg

    Home to the major-league Tampa Bay Rays, who play baseball from April to September. There's a 360-degree walkway around the ballpark from which fans can…

  • Haleo Luau

    Kona Coast

    The Sheraton's touristy luau weaves together Hawaiian themes and tales of ancient kings and battles, along with fiery dances from across Polynesia. The…

  • Park Theater

    Las Vegas

    Stage one of Monte Carlo's rebranding as Park MGM, this state-of-the-art, 5000-plus-seat concert venue is Vegas' newest, and plays host to acts such as…

  • Brad Garrett's Comedy Club

    Las Vegas

    TV sit-com star Brad Garrett and a rotating lineup of stand-up comedians do their schtick at this clubby theater with red-velvet curtains. It's pricey, so…

  • Shrine of the Ages

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Used for performances, lectures and other public events, the 'Shrine' is also the venue for educative ranger programs on the Grand Canyon, its geology,…

  • Louisville Slugger Field

    Louisville

    The home stadium of the Louisville Bats, the city's minor league AAA baseball team is affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds, and Louisville City FC, who…

  • Cape Cod Melody Tent

    Cape Cod

    The Melody Tent is just that – a giant tent, seating 2300 people – with nobody sitting more than 50ft from the revolving stage. From Memorial Day to Labor…

  • Cinebarre Canal Place 9

    New Orleans

    The screens at this multiplex are small, but if you're without a car in the Quarter or CBD, this is the closest available movie theater. Shows the usual…

  • San Diego Junior Theatre

    San Diego

    Theater productions for children with shows including everything from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, to The Wizard of Oz and…

  • Georgie's Alibi Azul

    Greater Palm Springs

    This video bar, nightclub and cafe in an old telephone exchange regales patrons with a rainbow of daily drinks specials plus events such as Sunday Disco…

  • Utah Grizzlies

    Salt Lake City

    The International Hockey League's Utah Grizzlies plays at the Maverik Center, which hosted most of the men's ice hockey competitions during the 2002…

  • Cellar Door

    Sequoia National Park

    Cellar Door serves wine with live music in a subterranean club on Main St. The events are all over the place – a Metallica cover band one night, salsa…

  • Big Top Chautauqua

    Wisconsin

    The Chautauqua is a major regional summer event with big-name concerts and musical theater. It all happens under a big tent about 3 miles south of…

  • Guild Cinema

    Albuquerque

    The only independently owned, single-screen theater in town programs great indie, avant-garde, Hollywood fringe, political and international features…

  • ZACH Theatre Center

    Austin

    Often reprising popular Broadway and off-Broadway hits, this theatre now has three venues: Topfer Theatre (202 S Lamar Blvd), Whisenhunt Stage (1510…

  • Stoney's Rockin' Country

    Las Vegas

    An off-Strip place (just south of Mandalay Bay) that’s worth the trip. Friday and Saturday feature all-you-can-drink draft beer specials and free line…

  • Mac King

    Las Vegas

    Wholesome, redheaded Mac has the most popular afternoon magic and comedy show in town, with lots of PG-13 laughs and sleight of hand thrown in. He really…

  • Tin Roof

    Birmingham

    Karaoke nights, DJ sets, bingo nights and a slate of performances ranging from country to rock traipse across this rustic-ish bar, which really punches…

  • Sawmill Art Center

    Pennsylvania

    This friendly little establishment puts on theater shows and runs a series of craft classes. It's a nice source of local information on the Pennsylvania…

  • Sylvan Theater

    Washington, DC

    The open-air Sylvan Theater, a stone's throw southeast of the Washington Monument, hosts a variety of performances. The summer evening military band…

  • Palace Theatre & Saloon

    Fairbanks

    Pioneer Park comes alive at night in this historical theater with honky-tonk piano, cancan dancers and other acts in the Golden Heart Revue, which…

  • McKee Amphitheater

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    Come here for summer-evening special events and outdoor ranger programs; check at a visitor center or online for the latest details about what's on.

  • Ridgefield Playhouse

    Connecticut

    Leaning toward the classic rock and such, this theater, set interestingly in an old high school, also hosts comedy, film and Shakespearean works,…

  • Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre

    Hudson Valley

    Enjoy a double bill of first-run movies in the great outdoors in this seasonal drive-in that's been going since 1950. Go on Tuesday evenings for bargain…

  • Uptown

    Oakland

    For an eclectic calendar of indie, punk and experimental sounds, burlesque shows and fun DJ dance parties, this club hits the spot. Come for a mix of…

  • Bay Drive-in Theater

    New York

    First-run movies on two screens under the stars around a mile or so southeast of downtown Alexandria Bay. The A-Bay Cafe onsite offers basic grill fare…

  • Fort Union Drive-In

    New Mexico

    One of New Mexico's few remaining drive-in movie theaters lies just north of town and has great views of the surrounding high desert. Call or check its…

  • KFC Yum! Center

    Louisville

    Basketball is big here, and the University of Louisville Cardinals draw a flood of red to this downtown arena from late October to mid-March. The arena…

  • Coca-Cola Field

    Buffalo

    The Buffalo Bisons, the city's minor-league baseball team, is affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays and play at this 17,000-seat stadium during the season…

  • Cité des Arts

    Cajun Country

    This nonprofit arts 'incubator' has become a reliable spot for live music performances, theater shows and local visual art exhibitions. Check online for a…

  • Quixote's True Blue

    Denver

    Fight some windmills at this geeky-meets-freaky space kitted out with a quality PA system and a good bar. Most nights it’s free, but sometimes there’s a…

  • Gertrude’s Jazz Bar

    Kailua-Kona

    There are a lot of cheesy bars on Aliʻi Dr, but Gertrude's classes the joint up a little with live music (usually from around 6pm to 9pm), cocktails and…

  • Red Square

    Burlington

    With a stylish SoHo-like ambience, this is where Vermonters in the know go to sip martinis or wine, munch on good bar food (including sandwiches) and…

  • University of Washington Huskies

    Seattle

    The nickname of all of the University of Washington's 19 college sports teams. The NFL football team plays at the massive Husky Stadium.

  • Loft

    Colorado Springs

    This Old Colorado City spot features diverse artists in an underground performance space sans liquor license. There's usually one show per week and swing…

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