Boston
The funny guys over at Improv Asylum decided that Boston needed a few more laughs, so they opened this premier, stand-up comedy club in the Westin Hotel…
Must-see entertainment in New England
Portland
This gorgeous old gem is the kind of old-school performance hall every great city deserves. The State is accented with art-deco and Moorish influences,…
Nantucket
This former fried-chicken shack has evolved into a roadhouse for live jazz and blues. Actually, depending on who's on the island, these days it can cover…
Connecticut
Staging around six major productions and one or two summer productions each season, this respected theater attracts recognized actors to Hartford. Plays…
Providence
Trinity offers classic and contemporary plays (Some Things are Private, A Christmas Carol) in the stunning and historic Lederer Theater downtown. It's a…
Newport
This popular rhythm and blues bar and restaurant draws top acts to an old brownstone that was once a bank. It's an intimate space where you can dine on…
Cape Cod
Whether you're looking to take in a musical or learn the basics of landscape painting, the overflowing calendar of events at the Cotuit Center For the…
Boston
This art deco masterpiece, restored by Emerson College, reopened in 2010. Originally a 1700-seat, single-screen cinema, it was owned by Paramount Pictures…
Providence
Providence's legendary music venue (formerly known as Lupo's) was expanded and rebranded in 2017 as the Strand. Over $1 million worth of refurbishments to…
Midcoast Maine
This art-deco gem has been showing movies since before WWI (1912, to be exact – the Colonial opened the day the Titanic set sail). This spot lures…
Massachusetts
This club across from the train station is the best place on Cape Ann to hear live music, with performances six nights a week, plus a 'sea chantey' sing…
South End & Chinatown
With 1600 seats, the Shubert is smaller and more intimate than some of the other Theater District venues, thus earning the moniker ‘Little Princess.' The…
Burlington
Indie darlings Phish got their start here and the joint still rocks out with the help of aspiring acts. Grab a vinyl booth, chill at the bar or dance…
South End & Chinatown
Head to this dive on a dark side street to experience the gay culture of the South End before gentrification took over. A shaded-lamp and pool-table kind…
New Hampshire
Opened in 1949 and in continual operation since then, this drive-in movie theater is a revered institution, showing summertime double features on four…
Vermont
This popular community hangout screens movies five nights a week – doubling as a cafe where skiers warm up with coffee, breakfast and delicious homemade…
Peterborough Folk Music Society
New Hampshire
This active group attracts nationally known folk musicians to perform in Bass Hall at the downtown Monadnock Center for History & Culture. Shows have…
Boston
TD Garden is home to the NHL Boston Bruins, who play hockey here from September to June, and the NBA Boston Celtics, who play basketball from October to…
New Haven
This nonprofit regional theater mounts modern and contemporary productions, including everything from comedy troupes to the likes of Tom Stoppard and…
Vermont
With four bars, three stages and two dance floors, this popular three-story club showcases great rock-and-roll bands and other national-caliber acts. Best…
Connecticut
Within the Wadsworth Atheneum, this handsome art-deco theater shows independent and art films, as well as hosting music, dance, and drama performances,…
Newport
This beautifully restored one-screen cinema used to be an Episcopalian church, built around 1834. Simple, pretty and old, the theater contains an organ…
New Hampshire
This acclaimed community theatre group performs at a wonderful barn-style performance hall about 3.5 miles from Peterborough center. The group was founded…
Connecticut
Hosting more than 500 events a year, Bushnell plays a major role in the state's cultural life. This landmark historic building is the go-to for most…
Connecticut
Yuk it up with visiting comedians from New York and Boston. Located in the basement of City Steam Brewery. Times and prices vary: check the website for…
Connecticut
Who would have thought that this sleepy corner of Connecticut would be home to one of the USA's best-loved race tracks? Check the website for details of…
Boston
A white sail-like tent with sweeping harbor views, this is a great venue for summer concerts. It seats about 5000 people, so you can actually see the…
Nantucket
Nantucket's 90-seat theater screens indie and other award-winning films. It's also a venue for live entertainment on summer weekends. It's attached to a…
Burlington
Two miles east of downtown, this beloved midsize live-music venue brings big-name acts to Burlington, along with local talent from all over the Northeast.
Connecticut
This beautiful beaux-arts building with original stage brings top acoustic, blues, jazz and folks acts to Norfolk from New York and beyond.
Newport
In summer, come to watch the club's polo matches (check the website for dates) to get an authentic taste of Newport high life.
New Hampshire
Gather by the lake for live music at the bandstand. You'll hear everything from Americana to big band to rock-n-roll tributes.
Vermont
This popular steakhouse doubles as an entertainment venue, with dancing, blues and rock and roll.
Burlington
Burlington's headquarters for standup and improv comedy, with shows five nights per week.
Midcoast Maine
Housed in a handsome, historic building, the Strand is Rockland's premier entertainment venue, and hosts variety shows, theatrical productions, live music…
Playhouse Children's Theatre Company
Midcoast Maine
It's rare to have a theater dedicated to kids, from performance to drama education, even in big cities, let alone a town of this size, but Belfast is…
Midcoast Maine
Feature films, ballet, theater performances and live streaming opera from around the world – Damariscotta may be a small town, but the Lincoln showcases…
Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
Cape Cod
WHAT's happening! The Cape's most celebrated theater always has something going on in its state-of-the-art Julie Harris Stage. The contemporary,…
Portland
The Portland Symphony Orchestra has a solid reputation in these parts; it's been around since 1923 and continues to perform popular classical and pop…
Cape Cod
A well-regarded summer stage of college students from across the country who hope to make a career in musical theater. Expect Broadway and light-opera…
