Tampa
The New York Yankees play spring-training baseball games in March at Steinbrenner Field, the 10,000-seat stadium modeled after the 'House that Ruth Built'…
Must-see entertainment in Americas
Rio de Janeiro
Portela is a highly successful samba school with creative themes and brilliant costumes. It has been crowned Carnaval champion nearly two dozen times…
Rio de Janeiro
Rocinha is a Series A samba school that hosts fun parades. Its colors are blue, green and white, and butterflies (the symbol of Rocinha) often figure…
Rio de Janeiro
Going strong since 1931, this samba school has staged many dazzling parades over the years. Unidos da Tijuca has been crowned champion three times since…
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…
Medellín
In the old neighborhood of Prado Centro, this small place hosts different local theater groups year-round. The theater library has a large collection…
Buenos Aires
The administrative office of the Argentinian Pato association can provide information on where to see Pato, a game played on horseback that combines…
Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1948 this samba school has won more than a dozen parades over the years – most recently in 2018. It's located way out in Nilópolis (38km…
Bayamo
Bayamo's glittery nightclub-cabaret opposite the Hotel Sierra Maestra draws out the locals on weekends in their equally glittery attire. It's the largest…
Cuzco
Mama Africa is the classic backpackers’ hangout, usually packed with people sprawled across cushions or swaying to rock and reggae rhythms. Happy hour is…
Greater Palm Springs
If you're in the mood for a hand of blackjack or a spin at the slot machine, ensconce yourself at this casino operated by the Agua Caliente Band of…
Tampa
The NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers play at Raymond James Stadium from August (preseason) to December, but single-game tickets are hard to come by; most games…
Las Tunas
Cultural activities happen at this friendly Afro-Caribbean association, HQ of the Compañía Folklórica Onilé. Drop in on Sunday for some dancing and…
Villa Clara Province
A block east of the park is an elegant 1923-vintage theater with dance performances, plays and Theater Guiñol for kids. It was being renovated at last…
Corpus Christi
Named after the city's favorite daughter (though also branded as the American Bank Center), this venue still hosts occasional music and dance performances.
Napa & Sonoma Wine Country
This casino mega-plex is located just off Hwy 101 in Rohnert Park. It has all the standard games, plus a good lineup of musical acts worth checking out.
Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel
Rio de Janeiro
Located 38km west of downtown, this samba school vaulted to fame in 2017 when it (along with Portela) was crowned parade champion of Rio's Carnaval.
Cape Cod
Students from the University of Hartford (Connecticut) stage musicals, Shakespeare and contemporary plays at this well-known summertime playhouse.
Rio de Janeiro
Located 15km northwest of Centro, Imperatriz Leopoldinense is named after Empress Maria Leopoldina, archduchess of Austria and wife of Pedro I.
Santiago
The main racetrack is the grand Club Hípico de Santiago, where views of the Andes compete for your attention with the action on the turf.
Quepos
If you feel like putting your cash on the line, there’s a small casino at the Best Western Hotel Kamuk, but the scene gets a bit seedy.
Santiago de Cuba
This cinema, next to the cathedral, is one of only a few currently operating in Santiago de Cuba. Occasional English-language films.
Fairbanks
This multipurpose arena hosts numerous events, including the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics.
Quetzaltenango
Less a cinema than an over-sized lounge, the Blue Angle screens two mostly English-language commercial and arthouse films a night.
Rio de Janeiro
One of Copacabana's only cinemas is a fine retreat when the weather sours. The Roxy shows the usual films on wide release.
Casa de la Cultura Performing Arts
Ushuaia
Hidden behind a gym, this place hosts occasional live-music shows. It’s 6km north of the center via Av Maipú.
Rio de Janeiro
Sells tickets to many events and venues, including the big KM de Vantagens concert hall in Barra da Tijuca.
Bayamo
From October to April there are baseball games at this stadium, approximately 2km east of the center.
Toluca
The Centro Cultural Toluca complex (formerly MUMCI) has an IMAX theater that has regular screenings.
Saskatoon
This is the local place for big-name concerts; it's inconveniently located 10km north of downtown.
San Joaquin Valley
This gorgeous Gilded Age theater hosts comedians, touring music legends and local civic events.
Quito
The most recent Hollywood blockbusters are shown here (usually subtitled rather than dubbed).
Ushuaia
First-run movies are shown at the Museo del Presidio’s fully restored hangar-style theater.
Montréal
This is where the Grand Prix du Canada takes place. Refurbishments were completed in 2019.
Salt Lake City
Sells tickets to concerts and performing arts events for four Salt Lake City venues.
Buenos Aires
Soccer club whose home ground is in Avellaneda in the south of Buenos Aires.
Belize City
The Marion Jones Sporting Complex is used for various sporting events.
