Must-see entertainment in Pennsylvania

  • Johnny Brenda's

    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.

  • Union Transfer

    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.

  • Row House Cinema

    Pittsburgh

    This art-house and repertory cinema in Lawrenceville has theme weeks and gives a discount for wearing a costume.

  • MCG Jazz

    Pittsburgh

    Part of a community arts-and-crafts school on the North Side, this 350-seat venue hosts top jazz musicians.

  • Rex Theater

    Pittsburgh

    A converted movie theater, this South Side favorite hosts touring jazz, rock and indie bands.

  • Beaver Stadium

    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…

  • Fulton Theatre

    Pennsylvania Dutch Country

    This attractive regional theater has a surprisingly full main-stage calendar – you can see a show almost all year round. Performances are generally easy…

  • Sawmill Art Center

    Pennsylvania

    This friendly little establishment puts on theater shows and runs a series of craft classes. It's a nice source of local information on the Pennsylvania…

  • Painted Bride

    Philadelphia

    Performing-arts company Painted Bride recently sold their Old City base in order to secure their future. Check the website for a performance schedule and…

  • ArtsQuest Center

    Pennsylvania

    A state-of-the-art performance space with a cinema, restaurant and more, plus the Levitt Pavilion, which hosts free outdoor concerts.