Must-see entertainment in The USA

  • Venice Cafe

    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…

  • Blue Chicago

    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…

  • Happy Dog

    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 …

  • Kumu Kahua Theatre

    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…

  • McGonigel's Mucky Duck

    Houston

    Acoustic, Irish, folk and country performers play nightly in pubby surrounds. Concert prices vary but Mondays (open-mike) and Wednesdays (Irish folk) are…

  • Fat Harold's Beach Club

    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…

  • Savor Cinema

    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…

  • Rosa’s Lounge

    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…

  • Stagecoach Ballroom

    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…

  • Goat

    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…

  • Spud Drive-In Theater

    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…

  • Granada Theater

    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…

  • Cain's Ballroom

    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…

  • Jannus Live

    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…

  • Theatre by the Sea

    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 Magic Lounge

    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…

  • Davenport’s Piano Bar Cabaret

    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…

  • Enzian Theater

    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…

  • McCloud Dance Country

    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…

  • Don't Tell Mama

    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…

  • iO Theater

    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 Cinema

    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…

  • Mad Cow Theatre

    Orlando

    A model of inspiring regional theater, with classic and modern performances in a downtown Orlando space (located on the 2nd floor).

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium

    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 Theatre

    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…

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    Smalls

    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…

  • Baker's Keyboard Lounge

    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…

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    Goodman Theatre

    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…

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    Churchill Downs

    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…

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    Grand Ole Opry

    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…

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    Neumos

    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…

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    Shout House

    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…

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    Cirque du Soleil

    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…

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    Lyric Opera of Chicago

    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…

  • Basement

    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…

  • First Ave / First Avenue Minneapolis

    First Avenue & 7th St Entry

    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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