Must-see entertainment in New England

  • Dick's Beantown Comedy

    Boston

    In the basement of the nightclub Howl at the Moon, veteran local comedian Dick Doherty brings in national acts with Boston roots as well as up-and-coming…

  • Cape Cod Theatre Project

    Cape Cod

    The Theatre Project brings professional actors together with playwrights to perform staged readings of four new works during the month of July. Many of…

  • Bayside Bowl

    Portland

    With some 20 lanes and a packed schedule of live music, from rock bands to house DJs, Bayside is not your average bowling alley. Finish your set with a…

  • Kate Gould Park

    Cape Cod

    If you're in town on a Friday night, don't miss the free summertime band concerts held under the stars at Kate Gould Park, behind the Wayside Inn on Main…

  • Cape Cod Melody Tent

    Cape Cod

    The Melody Tent is just that – a giant tent, seating 2300 people – with nobody sitting more than 50ft from the revolving stage. From Memorial Day to Labor…

  • Ridgefield Playhouse

    Connecticut

    Leaning toward the classic rock and such, this theater, set interestingly in an old high school, also hosts comedy, film and Shakespearean works,…

  • Red Square

    Burlington

    With a stylish SoHo-like ambience, this is where Vermonters in the know go to sip martinis or wine, munch on good bar food (including sandwiches) and…

  • Community Music Center

    South End & Chinatown

    Catering to the South End's economically and ethnically diverse community, this music school puts on occasional live shows featuring everything from…

  • Port City Music Hall

    Portland

    This three-story performance space hosts big-name touring bands and smaller-scale performances. Check the calendar online.

  • Portland House of Music

    Portland

    Live music nightly, with lots of beers on tap and generally low cover charges. See the website for what's playing.

  • Chatham Orpheum

    Cape Cod

    A beautifully restored, two-screen movie house dating from 1916. There's a cool cafe inside.

  • Monomoy Theatre

    Cape Cod

    Students from the University of Hartford (Connecticut) stage musicals, Shakespeare and contemporary plays at this well-known summertime playhouse.