Must-see entertainment in The Southwest

  • Fremont Country Club

    Las Vegas

    Expect anything from 'rock to alternative, blues to country, punk to pop' at this sprawling old-school concert hall in the heart of the Fremont East…

  • Robber's Roost

    Southwestern Utah

    Former bookstore and cafe now used primarily as a seasonal venue for Entrada Institute performing-arts events.

  • Arizona Coyotes

    Greater Phoenix

    The NHL Coyotes play regular-season home games at the Gila River Arena from October to April. The arena is also one of the city's main music venues.

  • Phoenix Mercury

    Phoenix

    Phoenix's WNBA team plays at the downtown Talking Stick Resort Arena from May to September. It won the national championship in 2007, 2009 and 2014.

  • Charly's Pub & Grill

    Flagstaff

    Inside the Weatherford Hotel, Charly's offers a no-surprises menu of grilled meats and fried treats, plus regular live blues, jazz and folk gigs.

  • Maverik Center

    Salt Lake City

    The ECHL's Utah Grizzlies play ice hockey here. Also serves as a concert and entertainment venue.

  • Vivint Smart Home Arena

    Salt Lake City

    The home stadium of the Utah Jazz, the men's professional basketball team. Also a concert venue.

  • Tingley Coliseum

    Albuquerque

    This indoor arena plays host to the state fair, the New Mexico Brew Festival and various hobbyist events, from gem to gun shows.

  • Mary D Fisher Theatre

    Sedona

    A Sedona International Film Festival venue in February, this movie theater screens documentaries and art-house films year-round.

  • Assembly Hall

    Salt Lake City

    A lovely 1875 Gothic building in Temple Sq hosts free weekend concerts large and small.

  • KiMo Theatre

    Albuquerque

    The gorgeous, historic KiMo Theatre sees performances by big-name national acts, as well as local ballet, theater and cinema.

  • Warehouse 21

    Santa Fe

    This youth-oriented arts and activity center in a 3500-sq-ft warehouse by the Railyard occasionally hosts live-music acts.

  • Rio Tinto Stadium

    Salt Lake City

    This soccer stadium in Sandy is home to Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

  • Storyteller Cinema

    Taos

    Catch mainstream flicks at Taos' only movie house, a seven-screen theater right off Paseo del Pueblo Sur.

  • Loft Cinema

    Tucson

    For indie, art-house and foreign movies head to Loft Cinema, in business since 1972.

  • Las Vegas Motor Speedway

    Las Vegas

    For adrenaline-pumped Nascar, Indy, and dirt-track and drag races, drive out to this $200-million facility featuring a 1.5-mile super speedway, a state-of…

  • Colosseum

    Las Vegas

    A high-tech version of ancient Rome's famous arena, this spectacular 4100-seat venue has state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems fit for the first…

  • Michael Jackson ONE

    Las Vegas

    Despite recent revelations, Cirque du Soleil's musical homage to Michael Jackson ONE is going as though it's operating in a bubble (wait, is Vegas a…

  • Fantasy

    Las Vegas

    This deliciously trashy topless revue, billed as 'sexy couples' entertainment,' features gorgeous women of many shapes and sizes, and one man for comedic…

  • Carrot Top

    Las Vegas

    Even if his ubiquitous presence in the 90s annoyed you to death, this wild and curly, orange-haired comedian’s shtick could leave your side split and your…

  • Crazy Horse 3

    Las Vegas

    Not even the FBI’s ‘Operation G-Sting’ (aka ‘Strippergate’) could keep the doors of the legendary gentleman’s/strip club Crazy Horse, where porn star…

  • T-Mobile Arena

    Las Vegas

    New in 2016 and costing a cool $375 million, Las Vegas' premier stadium occupies a prime spot on the Strip and boasts 24 private boxes, 54 suites and…

  • Thunder from Down Under

    Las Vegas

    At Excalibur, shirtless, stripped-down Australian beefcakes provide nonstop flirting and fun, and bachelorettes often get pulled up on stage. Stick around…

  • Tix 4 Tonight

    Las Vegas

    Offers half-price tix for a limited lineup of same-day shows and small discounts on ‘always sold-out’ shows. It's located outside Neiman Marcus department…

  • Las Vegas Ballpark

    Summerlin

    The boys from Las Vegas' very own minor league team – the Aviators – slug fastballs here during the summer months, aiming for the Spring Mountains visible…

  • Mandalay Bay Events Center

    Las Vegas

    Operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti performed at the opening of this arena-style events center, which hosts championship boxing, ultimate fighting and…

  • MGM Grand Garden Arena

    Las Vegas

    Madonna, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones have all rocked the stage of this 17,000-seat arena, which also hosts championship boxing…

  • ArtTix

    Salt Lake City

    Sells tickets to concerts and performing arts events for four Salt Lake City venues.