Must-see entertainment in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

  • Duplex

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Cabaret, comedy and campy dance moves are par for the course at the legendary Duplex, on song since 1950. Pictures of Joan Rivers line the walls, and…

  • BAM Café

    New York City

    Upstairs at the Peter Jay Sharp Building within the Brooklyn Academy of Music is the Lepercq Space, once a ballroom and now home to the BAM Café. This…

  • BAM Rose Cinemas

    New York City

    A former playhouse that retains ornate original design features and an old-timey feel, the theater in the Peter Jay Sharp Building at the Brooklyn Academy…

  • Eastville Comedy Club

    New York City

    A welcoming bar and diverse program combine for big laughs and community vibes at this comedy club. Shows take place in a tiled back room where local…

  • Ritz At The Bourse

    Philadelphia

    The place to come to see independent and art-house movies as well as special-event screenings such as those offered by National Theatre Live and the Royal…

  • FringeArts

    Philadelphia

    FringeArts lives up to its name by sticking to its mission of celebrating all that's at the cutting edge (and beyond) of performing arts. Drop by on the…

  • Theater for a New Audience

    New York City

    Part of the emerging cultural district surrounding BAM, the Theater for a New Audience opened in late 2013 in an ultramodern, ecofriendly building…

  • Public Theater

    SoHo & Chinatown

    This legendary theater was founded as the Shakespeare Workshop back in 1954 and has launched some of New York's big hits, including Hamilton in 2015…

  • International House

    Philadelphia

    The International House Philadelphia celebrates cultural diversity, hosting more than 200 events each year including concerts, cultural celebrations and…

  • Littlefield

    New York City

    This performance and art space occupying a 6200-sq-ft former textile warehouse showcases a wide range of live music and other shows, including comedy,…

  • Smoke

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This swank but laid-back lounge – with good stage views from plush sofas – brings out old-timers and local faves, such as George Coleman and Wynton…

  • MCU Park

    New York City

    The minor-league baseball team Brooklyn Cyclones, part of the New York–Penn League and interborough rivals of the Staten Island Yankees, plays at this…

  • Warsaw

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    What do pierogi (Polish dumplings) have in common with punk rock? Why, this rockin' stage inside the no-frills and friendly Polish National Home! There…

  • Bar Next Door

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    One of the loveliest hangouts in the neighborhood, the basement of this restored town house is all low ceilings, exposed brick and romantic lighting. You…

  • Cherry Lane Theatre

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A little backstreet theater of distinctive charm, Cherry Lane has a long and distinguished history. Started by poet Edna St Vincent Millay in 1924, it has…

  • Puppetworks

    New York City

    In a tiny theater in Park Slope, this nonprofit outfit stages delightful marionette shows that earn rave reviews from pint-size critics. Catch puppet…

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    Philadelphia

    Enjoy these alfresco concerts in the Stoner Courtyard of Penn Museum. The eclectic lineup of performances can range from Creole zydeco to Middle Eastern…

  • Albert Music Hall

    New Jersey

    Not to be confused with the Royal Albert Hall of London, this venue packs a punch with smokin' live bluegrass and warmed-up hot dogs. American folk legend…

  • Stone

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Created by renowned downtown jazz-cat John Zorn, the Stone is about the music and nothing but the music, in all its experimental and avant-garde forms…

  • Mezzrow

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This intimate basement jazz club opened its doors in 2014 and is run by the same folks behind nearby Smalls, and admission (generally $20) gets you same…

  • Beacon Theatre

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    This historic 1928 theater is a perfect medium-size venue with 2829 seats (not a terrible one in the house) and a constant flow of popular acts from ZZ…

  • Joyce Theater

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    A favorite among dance junkies thanks to its excellent sight lines and offbeat offerings, this is an intimate venue, seating 472 in a renovated cinema…

  • New York Live Arts

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    You’ll find a program of more than 100 experimental, contemporary performances annually at this sleek dance center, led by artistic director Bill T Jones…

  • BAM Fisher Building

    New York City

    Part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the BAM Fisher features an intimate 250-seat theater that showcases unique works of drama, music and dance.

  • Music Hall of Williamsburg

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This popular venue is the place to see indie bands in Brooklyn – everyone from They Might Be Giants to Teenage Fanclub and Kendrick Lamar has played here…

  • Helsinki Hudson

    Hudson Valley

    Most weekends there's live music and other performances in this restored carriage house, which is a sort of clubhouse for the valley's working artists. It…

  • August Wilson Center

    Pittsburgh

    The glass-and-metal August Wilson Center emerges looking something like a futuristic sailboat cutting across downtown Pittsburgh. The non-profit center…

  • The Palestra

    Philadelphia

    Named after a sporting enclosure common in ancient Greece, the Palestra is where you can catch U Penn men's and women's basketball games, volleyball and…

  • First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    This basement, chapel and sanctuary of this high Victorian Gothic church is occasionally used by R5 Productions (www.r5productions.com) as one of the…

  • Lightbox Film Center

    Philadelphia

    On a mission to screen films that others don't – from classics and forgotten gems to the most obscure of documentaries and art-house pics – the Lightbox…

  • 55 Bar

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Dating back to the Prohibition era, this friendly basement dive is great for low-key shows without high covers or dressing up. There are regular…

  • Ritz 5

    Philadelphia

    There are five screens at this branch of the local Ritz trio of cinemas, screening mainly indie, art-house and foreign films. Films on Wednesday cost $7…

  • Silo City

    Buffalo

    This district of abandoned grain elevators, a striking part of Buffalo's post-industrial landscape, is the dramatic location for many performances in the…

  • Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

    Buffalo

    Eclectic doesn't even start to cover the range of events and performances happening at this 40-plus-year-old arts center founded by a group of visual…

  • Gotham Comedy Club

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Fancying itself as a NYC comedy hall of fame, and backing it up with regular big names and Gotham All-Stars shows, this expanded club provides space for…

  • BB&T Pavilion

    New Jersey

    Mainly used as an outdoor amphitheater for rock and pop concerts between May and November, the BB&T Pavilion attracts major talents such as Green Day,…

  • Colony

    Catskills

    With its large stage in the middle of the hall and a surrounding balcony, there are no bad seats here. Local and regional musicians take the stage to…

  • Ritz East

    Philadelphia

    Ritz East has two screens and is a clean and comfy place to watch a movie.

  • Hudson Opera House

    Hudson Valley

    In 2017 this 1855 building, Hudson's one-time City Hall, fully reopened after an $8.3-million renovation that has created a top-class arts center…

  • Chris' Jazz Cafe

    Philadelphia

    Showcasing local talent along with national greats, this intimate space features musicians from Monday to Saturday. Sets usually kick off around 8pm, with…

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