Philadelphia
One of Philly's most exciting and original contemporary theater companies, Pig Iron shows can be bizarre combinations of vaudeville, clowning and silence,…
Philadelphia
One of Philly's most exciting and original contemporary theater companies, Pig Iron shows can be bizarre combinations of vaudeville, clowning and silence,…
Houston
The center for alt-anything in Houston, this old house has a great garden patio and hosts an eclectic mix of performances, from strange theater to poetry…
Chicago
Long, narrow and high volume, this veteran blues club draws a slightly older crowd that soaks up every crackling, electrified moment. As one local…
Honolulu
In the Kaimuki neighborhood, east of the UH Manoa campus, watch classics, foreign flicks and indie films – including some Hawaii premieres – in a tiny…
SoHo & Chinatown
Part bar, part cabaret and performance venue, intimate Joe's serves up both emerging acts and top-shelf performers. Past entertainers have included Patti…
John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center
Orlando
Set on the shores of Lake Estelle in grassy Loch Haven Park, this lovely theater includes three intimate stages hosting professional classics such as…
Tucson
This gorgeous 1920 vaudeville and movie theater has been reborn as a top venue for live touring acts. It features everything from alt-pop to reggae, Latin…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Symphony Space is a multidisciplinary gem supported by the local community. It often hosts three-day series that are dedicated to one musician, and also…
Minneapolis
This is Minneapolis's top-gun theater troupe, with a jumbo facility to prove it. Unsold 'rush' tickets go on sale 30 minutes before showtime for $15 to …
Fort Lauderdale
Great event space with concerts that range from local up-and-comings to legends and household names. It's a multilevel space where up to 1300 people can…
Anchorage
Cruise into this very cool venue (check out the mural on the lobby ceiling) where you can enjoy great microbrews, wine and dinner while watching first-run…
Minneapolis
This popular North Loop dive bar offers live music most nights, with Tuesdays reserved for reggae acts. Other nights of the week bring everything from…
Waikiki
Once happy hour ends, the Outrigger’s poolside bar sets the scene for some of the most laid-back live-music shows of any of Waikiki’s beachfront hotels,…
Detroit
The candlelit, art deco ambience at Cliff Bell's attracts a diverse young crowd to hear local jazz bands. The elegant club, decked out in mahogany and…
New Haven
Toad's is arguably New England's premier music hall, having earned its rep hosting the likes of the Rolling Stones, U2 and Bob Dylan. These days, an…
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin
This state-of-the-art theater opened in late 2008 as part of a waterfront redevelopment along Lady Bird Lake. The multistage venue hosts drama, dance,…
New Haven
An old-school beatnik dive with a roadhouse feel, this is the heart of New Haven's local music scene (it dubs itself the 'musician's living room'). It's…
West Virginia
This two-hour live NPR radio broadcast showcases a range of up-and-coming national talent, from folk and blues to indie to world music. Most shows are…
Denver
Local rock heroes and touring indie bands light up the stage at the Hi-Dive, a venue at the heart of Denver’s local music scene. During big shows it gets…
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concerts
Hanalei
Veteran local musicians Doug and Sandy McMaster perform Hawaiian-style slack-key guitar and ukulele year-round in a refreshingly relaxed informal…
Fort Worth
Have yourself a full-on Nascar experience. November’s Texas 500 is the biggest annual event, but other races take place throughout the year. You can even…
Houston
Quite simply, Houston's best place to hear jazz – just be sure to come during the six hours it’s open each week. Set above the Black Labrador, this classy…
Nebraska
This beautifully restored 1927 theater is a fabulous place to see a film. The non-profit running it regularly shows old classics along with modern art…
Austin
The super-chill Saxon Pub, presided over by 'Rusty,' a huge knight who sits out the front, has music every night, mostly Texas performers in the blues…
Dallas
You'll get professional theater with attitude from Kitchen Dog. This razor-sharp company specializes in performing plays with a message. Some shows are…
Minnesota
The troupe at this highly regarded regional theater typically performs five plays per season, with works drawn from a mix of contemporary and historical…
Cajun Country
Saturday evening's 'Rendez-Vous des Cajuns' is a Cajun country roundup of music and a little bit of banter; it's performed live here and broadcast on…
New Hampshire
After 90 years, this classic Main St theater is still going strong. A diverse lineup of off-Broadway musicals, African and Eastern dance troupes, jazz…
New Hampshire
A long way from the big-city lights of New York and Boston, Dartmouth hosts its own entertainment at this outstanding performing-arts venue. The season…
Denver
Lots of red velvet and gold trimming deck out the Paramount, one of the premier midsized theaters in the West. Listed on the National Register of Historic…
Juneau
In among the thick cluster of jewelry shops that plays to the cruise crowd is this delightful art-house theater, which presents small-budget foreign films…
Flagstaff
A grand, old-style movie house from 1911, the Orpheum Theater is now a fine-looking music venue complete with balcony, seating, bar and lounge. It hosts…
Hilo
This historic theater is Hilo's cultural crown jewel. Its eclectic programming includes art-house and silent films (accompanied by the house organ), music…
Dallas
Texas music legends Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kelly Willis, Guy Forsyth and Steve Earl have all graced the stage at this venerable old club near the now mostly…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – S Lamar Blvd
Austin
Like the other outposts of this Austin-based movie chain, the focus is on the movie-going experience. Reserved seating. No latecomers. No talking or…
Chicago
Hyped national indie bands are the main players at this ubercool, midsize venue with excellent sound. The front room has a kitchen that offers small…
New Orleans
One of New Orleans’ better venues for live blues, alt-rock, jazz, comedy and roots music, the Howlin’ Wolf draws a lively crowd. The attached 'Den'…
Philadelphia
Home to U Penn's radio station, WXPN, this former factory is one of Philly's premier live-music venues. There are upstairs and downstairs performance…
Las Vegas
Vegas' top pop-star impersonator show features real singing and dancing talent mimicking famous performers such as the Beatles, Elvis, Madonna, James…
Baltimore
It's bigger than 8-by-10 feet, but this bi-level club in Federal Hill still feels intimate – even when rocking out with jam bands, DJs and great local…
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