Philadelphia
The musical Cabaret, the kid's show Peter Pan and Ibsen's The Dolls House – the recent offerings by this long-established and well-regarded theater…
Must-see entertainment in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley's newest cultural offering is this black-box theatre, showing thought-provoking plays tackling the human condition by contemporary…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This high-concept art space hosts a highly eclectic lineup of live music, with the likes of Deerhunter, Gary Bartz and Yo La Tengo performing in past…
Philadelphia
There's a wide variety of events held several times a week at this elegant space built originally in 1911 as the First Church of Christ Scientist. Check…
East Village & Lower East Side
Opened in 1970, this theater is dedicated to the idea of film as an art form. It screens indie works by new filmmakers and revives classics and obscure…
Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia
Free classical-music concerts are held most Wednesdays in this handsome l859 church designed by Scottish-born architect John Norman. The church, which has…
Buffalo
This fine concert hall, home to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, has wonderful acoustics. The building is a National Historic Landmark and was partly…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This beloved neighborhood movie theater screens first-run films, plus classics and weekend midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. There's…
South Philadelphia
A century ago this venue was a nickelodeon and you can still see its roots as an old-time movie theater from its tiered levels of seating. Today it's used…
Philadelphia
This 300-seat comedy club, restaurant and bar is part of a small national chain of similar comedy venues. The lineup includes established acts as well as…
Philadelphia
This handsome, U-shaped stadium, built in 1922, is the venue for the Penn Relay track-and-field events in April, as well as the varsity football and…
Pittsburgh
An umbrella group for all the arts in downtown's Cultural District, from Pittsburgh Opera to global-minded Pittsburgh Dance Council to creative theater…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A loft-like experimental space in west Chelsea that also produces edgy theater, readings and music performances; Kitchen is where you’ll find new,…
Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
Upper West Side & Central Park
A film center for small and experimental films is tucked under a bright-green roof lawn toward the northern edge of the principal Lincoln Center compound.
Upper East Side
This swanky spot at the Carlyle Hotel draws top-shelf talent. Bring mucho bucks: the cover charge doesn’t include food or drinks, and there's a minimum…
Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre
Northern New Jersey
One of the original Loew's 'wonder theatres,' a decadent cinema that's now mostly restored to its former glory, and features concerts and other events…
Northern New Jersey
For nearly a century this cozy little theater has been offering quality arthouse cinema. So after you've done your walking tour of town, plop yourself…
Northern New Jersey
Just a 10-minute walk across the river from the Ironbound, this arena hosts Major League Soccer and international matches, which bring the area pubs alive…
Midtown
You may recognize this big, bright, mainstream classic from comedy specials filmed here on location. It's a top spot to catch US comedy big guns and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded by David Mamet and William H Macy in 1985, the Atlantic Theater is a pivotal anchor for the off-Broadway community, hosting many Tony Award and…
East Village & Lower East Side
The Mercury dependably pulls in a cool new or comeback band everyone downtown wants to see – such as Dengue Fever or The Slits. The sound is good, with an…
Philadelphia
With room for up to 2500 spectators, this is one of Philly's largest live-music venues. Upstairs is the more intimate 450-person Foundry space, which is…
The Hamptons
This free museum, which hosts two local-centric exhibitons per summer, also hosts concerts, exhibitions and theater – often with big-name actors who spend…
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
The Adirondacks
Events ranging from jazz festivals and dance exhibitions to concerts and performances by world-class comedians are hosted at this theater located in the…
East Village & Lower East Side
This terrific, medium-size venue has the perfect sound and feel for well-known indie-rock acts such as The Shins, Jonathan Richman, Stephen Malkmus and…
Buffalo
Practically the last of its kind in a fast gentrifying area, this dive bar with live music every night is holding out against the new cocktail bars of…
Philadelphia
One of the hubs of Philly's indie-rock scene, this is a great small venue with a balcony, plus a solid restaurant and bar with equally indie-minded beers.
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This repertory troupe, based in a Chelsea warehouse, showcases the finest contributions to the theater world from the Irish and Irish-American community.
Philadelphia
Opened in 2011, this music hall is one of the best spaces in Philly for bigger-name bands, with eclectic bookings and good bar service.
Pittsburgh
This art-house and repertory cinema in Lawrenceville has theme weeks and gives a discount for wearing a costume.
Finger Lakes
The restored 1894 Smith Opera House is the place to go for theater, concerts and performing arts in the area.
Pittsburgh
Part of a community arts-and-crafts school on the North Side, this 350-seat venue hosts top jazz musicians.
Northern New Jersey
Top-notch touring acts regularly hit this lovingly restored Polish community center and church.
Pittsburgh
A converted movie theater, this South Side favorite hosts touring jazz, rock and indie bands.
Long Island
Alfresco concerts under the stars feature classic rock, country and pop, rain or shine.
Upper West Side & Central Park
Named after an Egyptian obelisk that resides in Central Park, this slightly dated venue has live jazz and blues musicians playing nightly from 7pm or 8pm …
Hudson Valley
A wide range of Broadway musicals are performed by professional actors at this summer-only theater-in-the-round, 14 miles northeast of Hudson. Productions…
Pennsylvania
Here's some trivia: during Penn State football games, this stadium, which can seat over 106,000 spectators, becomes the third largest city in the state…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
This pocket-size, 99-seat movie theater in the basement of the Roxy Hotel features an eclectic and ever-changing calendar of cinephiliac delights, from…
