St Louis
A true cabinet of curiosities. The interior of this two-level club is a master class in mosaics, while the rambling outdoor garden is chock-full of folk…
St Louis
A true cabinet of curiosities. The interior of this two-level club is a master class in mosaics, while the rambling outdoor garden is chock-full of folk…
Chicago
Commanding local acts wither the mikes nightly at this mainstream blues club. It's a pretty spartan setup, with a small, narrow room that gets packed…
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Washington, DC
Woolly Mammoth is the edgiest of DC’s experimental groups. For most shows, $20 ‘stampede’ seats are available at the box office two hours before…
Cleveland
Listen to scrappy bands, DJs, storytellers or science lectures while munching on a weenie, for which you can choose from among 50 toppings, from gourmet …
Honolulu
In the restored 1871 Kamehameha V Post Office building, this little 100-seat treasure is dedicated to premiering works by Hawaii’s playwrights. Themes…
Houston
Acoustic, Irish, folk and country performers play nightly in pubby surrounds. Concert prices vary but Mondays (open-mike) and Wednesdays (Irish folk) are…
South Carolina
Folks groove to doo-wop, old-time R&B and beach music at this North Myrtle institution, which calls itself 'Home of the Shag.' The dance, that is. Free…
Fort Lauderdale
This funky church-turned-cinema offers plush velvet seats, film festival entries, independent and European films, and plenty of kid-friendly programs. It…
Chicago
Rosa’s is an unadorned, real-deal blues club that brings in top local talent and dedicated fans to a somewhat derelict Logan Square block. Get ready to…
Fort Worth
By day it looks like it could be a plumbing-supply warehouse but by night, this nondescript building shakes to hundreds of dancers moving in rhythm on the…
Dallas
Open at the crack of dawn for those impromptu morning pub crawls, the Goat's a divey neighborhood bar with live blues three nights a week plus live music…
Idaho
A classic shot of Americana. Grab a malt and fries and get the kids in their jammies for the full experience. Look for the monstrous potato on the back…
Dallas
Long the anchor of Lower Greenwood, this former movie theater is widely regarded as the best live-music venue in town. Check the website for upcoming gigs…
Oklahoma
Rising rockers grace the boards where Bob Wills played Western swing in the '30s and the Sex Pistols caused confusion in 1978 (check out the hole Sid…
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
Burlington
Broadway hits, international acts, music, dance and theater grace the stage at this art-deco masterpiece. Expect anything from King Lear to Ladysmith…
St Petersburg
Well-loved outdoor concert venue inside an intimate courtyard; national and local bands reverberate downtown.
Chip ‘n’ Dale Campfire Singalong
Walt Disney World
This intimate and low-key character experience offers singing and dancing with Chip and Dale, campfires for roasting marshmallows, and a free outdoor…
Rhode Island
For more than 60 years, Theatre By the Sea has entertained families with Broadway musicals and new plays. Recent hits have included Hair, Annie and Andrew…
Chicago
Hidden behind a wall of laundry machines is the secret entrance to Chicago's only purpose-built magic lounge. See amazing feats of prestidigitation seven…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Old standards get new interpretations and new songs are premiered at Davenport's, a magnet for the local theater crowd. The front room is a fun, inclusive…
Orlando
The envy of any college town, this clapboard-sided theater screens independent and classic films, and has the excellent Eden Bar restaurant, featuring…
Providence Performing Arts Center
Providence
This popular venue for touring Broadway musicals and other big-name performances is in a former Loew's Theater dating from 1928. It has a lavish art-deco…
Mt Shasta Region
Dust it up on the 5000-sq-ft maple dance floor in the 1906 Broadway Ballroom. Square dancing, round dancing, ballroom dancing – they do it all. Multiday…
Las Vegas
This friendly Fremont East piano bar is a hit with locals, who crowd the place on weekends to hear their favorite 'singing bartenders' belting out…
Chicago
One of Chicago's top-tier (and original) improv houses, iO is a bit edgier (and cheaper) than its competition, with four stages hosting bawdy shows of…
Cape Cod
On the grounds of the Cape Playhouse, this vintage movie theater shows foreign and independent films. It's a true art house: the entire ceiling is covered…
Orlando
A model of inspiring regional theater, with classic and modern performances in a downtown Orlando space (located on the 2nd floor).
Atlanta
Atlanta's state-of-the-art, $1.6-billion multipurpose eight-petal retractable-roof stadium is home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons (football) and the MLS'…
Chicago
Take a gander at the illuminated six-story sign – it's an official landmark and an excellent photo op. Everyone from Duke Ellington to Dolly Parton to…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Living up to its name, this cramped but appealing basement jazz den offers a grab-bag collection of acts who take the stage nightly. Admission includes a…
Detroit
Come for the music, stay for the top-notch soul food – Detroit's longest continuously operating jazz club has made it through 85 years of ups and downs…
Chicago
One of Chicago's premier drama houses, with a gorgeous Theater District facility. It specializes in new and classic American productions and has been…
Louisville
Churchill Downs is the landmark racetrack that hosts the epic Kentucky Derby in May. But there's plenty of action besides that: warm-ups and other…
Nashville
Though you'll find a variety of country shows throughout the week, the performance to see is the Grand Ole Opry, a lavish tribute to classic Nashville…
Seattle
This punk, hip-hop and alternative-music joint is, along with the Crocodile in Belltown, one of Seattle's most revered small music venues. Its storied…
San Diego
Good, clean fun at this cavernous Gaslamp bar with dueling pianos. Talented players have an amazing repertoire, including classics, rock and more. We once…
Las Vegas
Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil is the creator of the Strip's hottest shows. Seven heart-stopping displays of human artistry in dance, acrobatics and…
Chicago
Tickets are hard to come by for this bold modern opera company, which fills the chandeliered Civic Opera House with a shrewd mix of common classics and…
Nashville
The Basement is a staple of the indie music scene, with an eclectic offering of artists performing most nights of the week. Catch a huge line-up of…
Minneapolis
This is the long-standing bedrock of Minneapolis' music scene. First Avenue is the main room featuring national acts; smaller 7th St Entry is for up-and…
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