Tucson
The Arizona Theatre Company stages shows at this renovated 1920s building.
Tucson
The Arizona Theatre Company stages shows at this renovated 1920s building.
Anchorage
A fun, cruisy bar with two dances floors, Drag Diva shows, a cabaret, and dance music most nights after 9pm.
Dallas
This grand old 1700-seat downtown theater presents a year-round schedule of touring Broadway musicals.
Anchorage
Anchorage had an orchestra before it had paved roads, which says a lot about priorities around here.
Salt Lake City
A late-night music venue and bar with good indie acts and international artists; some free shows.
Philadelphia
The city's most active and prestigious arts institution, this modern concert hall, designed by Rafael Viñoly, hosts the Philadelphia Orchestra, the…
Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds
San Diego
Del Mar’s biggest draw during summer months was founded in 1937 by a prestigious group which included Bing Crosby. It’s worth trying to brave the crowds…
South End & Chinatown
Boston’s biggest music and dance venue, the Boch Center is comprised of two theaters that face off across Tremont St. The main stage is the enormous,…
San Diego
Balboa Park’s Old Globe Theater dates from the 1935 Exposition, and in the 1970s the main stage was rebuilt à la 17th-century Globe in England, where…
Buffalo
For something a bit different, catch the Queen City Roller Girls in action at the purpose-built roller-derby track, the focus of this entertainment…
Detroit
This opulent 1928 theater, built in the Oriental style, is one of the icons of Detroit – and one of the few venues that has consistently offered…
Washington, DC
Playboy magazine once named Madam's Organ one of its favorite bars in America. The ramshackle place has been around forever, and its nightly blues, rock…
Chicago
Thanks to a renovation, the century-old Davis has burnished its deco charm while adding modern amenities such as stadium seating and state-of-the-art…
Albuquerque
First of all: yes, the city’s baseball team really was named for the episode of The Simpsons, ‘Hungry, Hungry Homer,’ when America’s favorite TV dad tried…
San Diego
This elegant 1924 building began life as a vaudeville and movie theater, then presented Mexican films to a growing Latino audience in the 1930s before…
Nashville
If you’re looking for a great spot to connect with Nashville's music history, head to the legendary Exit/In. This intimate space has hosted all-time…
Chicago
Established in 1915, the Logan Theatre is one of Logan Square's most enduring landmarks. A major renovation in 2012 unearthed gleaming marble walls and a…
Oakland
Yoshi’s has a solid jazz calendar, with talent from around the world passing through on a near-nightly basis. It’s also a Japanese restaurant, so if you…
Washington, DC
This historical venue – where John Wilkes Booth killed Abraham Lincoln – is still an active theater. It stages works related to Lincoln’s life and times …
Charlotte
At the very heart of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) country, 14 miles northeast of Uptown, Charlotte’s prestigious motorsports…
Houston
The Houston Astros (http://houston.astros.mlb.com) play pro baseball right downtown. Heat-averse Houstonians enjoy the retractable roof, which allows…
Ohio
Listening rooms are for songwriters and performers to share their works of art with an attentive audience (rather than as a backdrop to the clank of beer…
Portland
Combining futuristic elements with a rustic log-cabin aesthetic, this venue has helped transform the LoBu (lower Burnside) neighborhood from seedy to…
Cape Cod
By night, park your car at the 1950s-era Wellfleet Drive-In, where everything except the feature flick is true to the era. Grab a bite to eat at the old…
Denver
The Colorado Rockies play baseball at the highly rated Coors Field from April to September. Tickets for the outfield – the Rockpile – cost $5. Not a bad…
San Diego
This Gaslamp venue presents an eclectic lineup of concerts (some free), a good-mood-inducing Sunday Gospel brunch, raucous party nights and other events…
Asheville
Asheville’s premier live-music venue, downtown’s Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club has been a showcase for big-name indie and punk bands since 2002…
Detroit
Scrappy bands or DJs play several nights a week at this small Corktown club. Cover charge is usually around $10. By day it serves surprisingly good grub…
New Orleans
The Superdome hovers like a giant bronze hubcap between the elevated I-10 freeway and downtown’s skyscrapers. The immense indoor stadium, which seats more…
Portland
Another nice McMenamins venue; watch movies (second-run features and more) in the old school gym. Check the website for current screenings.
San Francisco
The 49ers were the National Football League's dream team from 1981–94, claiming five Superbowl championships. But after decades of chilly, fumbled games…
Orange County
Hear ye, hear ye! All those who have sired knights-to-be and future princesses, gather ye clans and proceed forthwith for an evening-long medieval feast…
Yosemite National Park
Behind the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, this theater screens two films: Ken Burns’ Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit, a celebration of the Yosemite Grant…
Chicago
The White Sox play in this modern stadium. They're the Cubs' South Side rivals. Tickets are usually cheaper and easier to get than at Wrigley Field; games…
Dallas
Four architecturally noteworthy performance venues are located here, including the 2000-seat Winspear Opera House, home to the Dallas Opera; the 1500-seat…
Chicago
The Bears, Chicago's NFL team, tackle at Soldier Field from September through January. Arrive early on game days and wander through the parking lots – you…
Philadelphia
Known as the Grand Old Lady of Locust St, the gas lamps on the front of this renovated 1857 opera house set the tone for the gorgeous baroque interior. It…
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