Must-see entertainment in Massachusetts

  • Dick's Beantown Comedy

    Boston

    In the basement of the nightclub Howl at the Moon, veteran local comedian Dick Doherty brings in national acts with Boston roots as well as up-and-coming…

  • Cape Cod Theatre Project

    Cape Cod

    The Theatre Project brings professional actors together with playwrights to perform staged readings of four new works during the month of July. Many of…

  • Kate Gould Park

    Cape Cod

    If you're in town on a Friday night, don't miss the free summertime band concerts held under the stars at Kate Gould Park, behind the Wayside Inn on Main…

  • Cape Cod Melody Tent

    Cape Cod

    The Melody Tent is just that – a giant tent, seating 2300 people – with nobody sitting more than 50ft from the revolving stage. From Memorial Day to Labor…

  • Provincetown Theater

    Provincetown

    This stellar performing arts center, 1 mile northeast of the town center, always has something of interest happening – sometimes Broadway musicals,…

  • Community Music Center

    South End & Chinatown

    Catering to the South End's economically and ethnically diverse community, this music school puts on occasional live shows featuring everything from…

  • Symphony Hall

    Pioneer Valley

    This imposing edifice, resembling a Greek temple, hosts the reputable Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Acoustics are top-notch.

  • Waters Edge Cinema

    Provincetown

    Upstairs at the Whaler's Wharf complex, this cinema shows mainstream and art-house films – a good option on a rainy day.

  • Provincetown Art House

    Provincetown

    The Art House has two state-of-the-art stages featuring a variety of edgy theater performances, drag shows and cabarets.

  • Chatham Orpheum

    Cape Cod

    A beautifully restored, two-screen movie house dating from 1916. There's a cool cafe inside.

  • Monomoy Theatre

    Cape Cod

    Students from the University of Hartford (Connecticut) stage musicals, Shakespeare and contemporary plays at this well-known summertime playhouse.

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