West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Cabaret, comedy and campy dance moves are par for the course at the legendary Duplex, on song since 1950. Pictures of Joan Rivers line the walls, and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Cabaret, comedy and campy dance moves are par for the course at the legendary Duplex, on song since 1950. Pictures of Joan Rivers line the walls, and…
New York City
Upstairs at the Peter Jay Sharp Building within the Brooklyn Academy of Music is the Lepercq Space, once a ballroom and now home to the BAM Café. This…
New York City
A former playhouse that retains ornate original design features and an old-timey feel, the theater in the Peter Jay Sharp Building at the Brooklyn Academy…
New York City
A welcoming bar and diverse program combine for big laughs and community vibes at this comedy club. Shows take place in a tiled back room where local…
Philadelphia
The place to come to see independent and art-house movies as well as special-event screenings such as those offered by National Theatre Live and the Royal…
Philadelphia
FringeArts lives up to its name by sticking to its mission of celebrating all that's at the cutting edge (and beyond) of performing arts. Drop by on the…
New York City
Part of the emerging cultural district surrounding BAM, the Theater for a New Audience opened in late 2013 in an ultramodern, ecofriendly building…
SoHo & Chinatown
This legendary theater was founded as the Shakespeare Workshop back in 1954 and has launched some of New York's big hits, including Hamilton in 2015…
Philadelphia
The International House Philadelphia celebrates cultural diversity, hosting more than 200 events each year including concerts, cultural celebrations and…
New York City
This performance and art space occupying a 6200-sq-ft former textile warehouse showcases a wide range of live music and other shows, including comedy,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This swank but laid-back lounge – with good stage views from plush sofas – brings out old-timers and local faves, such as George Coleman and Wynton…
New York City
The minor-league baseball team Brooklyn Cyclones, part of the New York–Penn League and interborough rivals of the Staten Island Yankees, plays at this…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
What do pierogi (Polish dumplings) have in common with punk rock? Why, this rockin' stage inside the no-frills and friendly Polish National Home! There…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
One of the loveliest hangouts in the neighborhood, the basement of this restored town house is all low ceilings, exposed brick and romantic lighting. You…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A little backstreet theater of distinctive charm, Cherry Lane has a long and distinguished history. Started by poet Edna St Vincent Millay in 1924, it has…
New York City
In a tiny theater in Park Slope, this nonprofit outfit stages delightful marionette shows that earn rave reviews from pint-size critics. Catch puppet…
Philadelphia
Enjoy these alfresco concerts in the Stoner Courtyard of Penn Museum. The eclectic lineup of performances can range from Creole zydeco to Middle Eastern…
New Jersey
Not to be confused with the Royal Albert Hall of London, this venue packs a punch with smokin' live bluegrass and warmed-up hot dogs. American folk legend…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Created by renowned downtown jazz-cat John Zorn, the Stone is about the music and nothing but the music, in all its experimental and avant-garde forms…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This intimate basement jazz club opened its doors in 2014 and is run by the same folks behind nearby Smalls, and admission (generally $20) gets you same…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This historic 1928 theater is a perfect medium-size venue with 2829 seats (not a terrible one in the house) and a constant flow of popular acts from ZZ…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A favorite among dance junkies thanks to its excellent sight lines and offbeat offerings, this is an intimate venue, seating 472 in a renovated cinema…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
You’ll find a program of more than 100 experimental, contemporary performances annually at this sleek dance center, led by artistic director Bill T Jones…
New York City
Part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the BAM Fisher features an intimate 250-seat theater that showcases unique works of drama, music and dance.
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
This popular venue is the place to see indie bands in Brooklyn – everyone from They Might Be Giants to Teenage Fanclub and Kendrick Lamar has played here…
Hudson Valley
Most weekends there's live music and other performances in this restored carriage house, which is a sort of clubhouse for the valley's working artists. It…
Pittsburgh
The glass-and-metal August Wilson Center emerges looking something like a futuristic sailboat cutting across downtown Pittsburgh. The non-profit center…
Philadelphia
Named after a sporting enclosure common in ancient Greece, the Palestra is where you can catch U Penn men's and women's basketball games, volleyball and…
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
This basement, chapel and sanctuary of this high Victorian Gothic church is occasionally used by R5 Productions (www.r5productions.com) as one of the…
Philadelphia
On a mission to screen films that others don't – from classics and forgotten gems to the most obscure of documentaries and art-house pics – the Lightbox…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Dating back to the Prohibition era, this friendly basement dive is great for low-key shows without high covers or dressing up. There are regular…
Philadelphia
There are five screens at this branch of the local Ritz trio of cinemas, screening mainly indie, art-house and foreign films. Films on Wednesday cost $7…
Buffalo
This district of abandoned grain elevators, a striking part of Buffalo's post-industrial landscape, is the dramatic location for many performances in the…
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Buffalo
Eclectic doesn't even start to cover the range of events and performances happening at this 40-plus-year-old arts center founded by a group of visual…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Fancying itself as a NYC comedy hall of fame, and backing it up with regular big names and Gotham All-Stars shows, this expanded club provides space for…
New Jersey
Mainly used as an outdoor amphitheater for rock and pop concerts between May and November, the BB&T Pavilion attracts major talents such as Green Day,…
Catskills
With its large stage in the middle of the hall and a surrounding balcony, there are no bad seats here. Local and regional musicians take the stage to…
Hudson Valley
In 2017 this 1855 building, Hudson's one-time City Hall, fully reopened after an $8.3-million renovation that has created a top-class arts center…
Philadelphia
Showcasing local talent along with national greats, this intimate space features musicians from Monday to Saturday. Sets usually kick off around 8pm, with…