Ciego de Ávila Province
Locals willingly hitch, walk or carpool to make the 6km trip from Morón to this cabaret, held in a cave on the southern shores of Laguna de la Leche.
Must-see entertainment in Cuba
Granma Province
For traditional music, head to this dependable option, which has Saturday and Sunday night peñas (musical performances) and painting expos.
Holguín
Culture vultures steam the creases out of their evening dresses to see live theater and performances by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín here.
Santiago de Cuba
Children's shows are staged at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday at this theater near General Portuondo, opposite the Iglesia de Santo Tomás.
Las Tunas
This large thatched venue at the west entrance to town has the standard feathers, salsa and pasties show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Santa Clara
Cinema below the Hotel Santa Clara Libre where large-screen English-language films are shown. Check noticeboard for showtimes.
Guantánamo Province
Revamped cinema in the heart of the Parque Martí action. Mainly in Spanish; a few films in English with Spanish subtitles.
Sancti Spíritus
Of the city's two main cinemas, this is your best bet for a decent movie (some in English with Spanish subtitles).
Santiago de Cuba
This classical choir sometimes allows visitors to attend its practice sessions from 9am to 11am Monday to Friday.
Santiago de Cuba
Stylish venue with interesting solo acts singing their hearts out to great piano music come nightfall. Good fun.
Isla de la Juventud
If you're at a loose end, check the noticeboard at the town's main cinema in Parque Guerrillero Heroico.
Las Tunas
Get your groove on with reggaeton, salsa and pop at this disco. There's a matinee program on Sundays.
Cienfuegos
The most modern of the city's three cinemas. Has a penchant for French-themed film festivals.
Vedado
Shows movies during the week and hosts a theater company, Teatro El Público, at weekends.
Bayamo
Wide-ranging cultural events, including art expos, on the east side of Parque Céspedes.
Las Tunas Province
Have a drink or bite to eat and work up a sweat dancing at this downtown venue.
Trinidad
This stadium, at the southeastern end of Frank País, hosts baseball games.
Varadero
A kilometer east of the Sol Palmeras, Cabaret Cueva del Pirata presents scantily clad dancers in a Cuban-style floor show with a buccaneer twist (eye…
Havana
Opposite the Capitolio, Cine Payret is Centro Habana's largest and oldest cinema, erected in 1878. The building has suffered at least three fires in its…
Trinidad
They've changed the beat to 4/4 time in the old Casa de la Rumba where the decor is dedicated exclusively to the Beatles, including four life-sized…
Guantánamo Province
Baseball games are played from October to April at this stadium in Reparto San Justo, 1.5km south of the Cupet-Cimex gas station. Despite a strong…
Las Tunas
October to April is baseball season. Las Tunas plays at this stadium near the train station. Los Magos (the Wizards) haven't produced much magic of late…
Cienfuegos
Don't be deceived by the cabaret moniker, the Guanaroca in Hotel Jagua is more an events room than a regular cabaret with regular shows. It more commonly…
Isla de la Juventud
Nueva Gerona's baseball stadium, Estadio Cristóbal Labra is seven blocks west of Calle 39. Ask at your local casa particular (private homestay) for…
Bayamo
Bayamo's glittery nightclub-cabaret opposite the Hotel Sierra Maestra draws out the locals on weekends in their equally glittery attire. It's the largest…
Las Tunas
Cultural activities happen at this friendly Afro-Caribbean association, HQ of the Compañía Folklórica Onilé. Drop in on Sunday for some dancing and…
Villa Clara Province
A block east of the park is an elegant 1923-vintage theater with dance performances, plays and Theater Guiñol for kids. It was being renovated at last…
Santiago de Cuba
This cinema, next to the cathedral, is one of only a few currently operating in Santiago de Cuba. Occasional English-language films.
Bayamo
From October to April there are baseball games at this stadium, approximately 2km east of the center.
