West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Angelika specializes in foreign and independent films and has some quirky charms (the rumble of the subway, long lines and occasionally bad sound). But…
Must-see entertainment in New York
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Finger Lakes
The restored 1894 Smith Opera House is the place to go for theater, concerts and performing arts in the area.
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…
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…
Upper East Side
Big names Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres have all performed at this club. Not recently, maybe, but you’re…
East Village & Lower East Side
Whether you're looking for a private room to show off for your friends or a bustling bar to find a new duet partner, Sing Sing Karaoke is a solid spot for…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
This company, formed by several members of the now-defunct Amato Opera presents well-known works such as The Magic Flute, La Bohème, The Mikado and Hansel…
Midtown
Dating back to 1903, this beaux-arts veteran, sporting a rather grand neoclassical limestone facade with Corinthian columns, is Broadway's oldest…
Hudson Valley
Built in 1885, this 843-seat theater is the oldest in Westchester County. The building's beautiful facade is a fine example of Queen Anne decorative…
The Adirondacks
Inside an extraordinary building designed by Wallace Harrison, this performing arts and convention center appears to be a giant concrete bowl on a plinth…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded in 1972, this rep theater offers regular shows throughout the year, including children’s theater and the New Works Reading Series on weekends. The…
East Village & Lower East Side
Surprisingly stylish for its location next to the on ramp to the Williamsburg Bridge, the Delancey hosts some popular local bands for doting indie-rock…
Hudson Valley
Enjoy a double bill of first-run movies in the great outdoors in this seasonal drive-in that's been going since 1950. Go on Tuesday evenings for bargain…
New York
First-run movies on two screens under the stars around a mile or so southeast of downtown Alexandria Bay. The A-Bay Cafe onsite offers basic grill fare…
Buffalo
The Buffalo Bisons, the city's minor-league baseball team, is affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays and play at this 17,000-seat stadium during the season…
Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills NFL team hasn't made the playoffs since 1999, but it has a dedicated fan base. Matches are held in this stadium 12 miles southeast of…
Buffalo
Pro hockey team Buffalo Sabres (www.nhl.com/sabres) play their games here. The stadium is also a major pop-concert venue.
Catskills
Built in 1948, this lovely art deco movie theater is the only one for miles around.
