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Cafes and Music Venues
Berkeley, CA
The Ashkenaz is a non-profit live music and dance venue located in Berkeley, CA, that presents regional and international artists playing traditional and contemporary music from all around the world. Ashkenaz is the East Bay’s home to international music and dance since 1973. ...
Bakersfield, CA
Opened in 1930, The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater is a performing arts and community events center with the hottest acts in comedy, music, film, and more. Located in Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District, the theater is recognized for its fine acoustics and exquisite blend of Spanish Colonial and Art Deco styles. The Fox Theater Foundation is the non-profit organization that operates the theater. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Tucson, AZ
The Rialto Theatre Tucson is a unique entertainment venue and cornerstone of downtown Tucson, AZ, offering a broad range of high-quality performing arts that are reflective of the diverse and vibrant community it serves. The Rialto Theatre Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the stewardship and preservation of the historic theater. ...
Los Angeles, CA
The Smell is an all-ages, volunteer-run, alcohol and drug-free, DIY venue in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Since 1998, The Smell has been a community-oriented art and music space open to people interested in participating in and supporting an environment of creativity and artistic innovation and freedom. ...
Helena, MT
The Myrna Loy is a vibrant arts center and theater built in a historic granite jailhouse in Helena, MT. The auditorium is a 240-seat proscenium arch theater complete with stage lighting, sound system, a state-of-the-art digital projection system, and a full Marley dance floor. The auditorium has ample backstage area as well as two upper-level dressing rooms with space for twenty-five performers. The auditorium is an ideal venue for film, concerts, plays, dance, conferences, and other special events. The Screening Room is a 50-seat digital projection theater that can accommodate smaller events such as film, speakers or intimate concerts. And the Jailhouse Gallery features works by local and regional artists of note. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Corsicana, TX
Corsicana Palace Theatre is a fully restored, state-of-the-art 1921 vaudeville house located in downtown Corsicana, TX. This premier live performing arts venue seats 550 guests and enriches the local community through the best of professional performing arts in Navarro County. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Hershey, PA
Opened in 1933, the historic Hershey Theatre in downtown Hershey, PA, is the area’s premier performing arts center presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, intimate concerts, classical music and dance attractions, comedy shows, and world-renowned entertainers. The theater has 1,904 seats with 1,144 in the orchestra section and 760 upstairs.
The non-profit M.S. Hershey Foundation operates the Hershey Theatre, Hershey Gardens, The Hershey Story: The Museum on Chocolate Avenue, and Hershey Community Archives. ...
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Princeton, NJ
McCarter Theatre Center is an independent, non-profit performing arts center with three distinctive performance spaces: Matthews Theatre is a 1100-seat theater opened in 1930, Berlind Theatre is a contemporary 360-seat performance space, and Richardson Auditorium is Princeton University’s premier performance venue. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Music Box Village is a unique art-site and performance platform located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. This experiment in musical architecture is the flagship project of New Orleans Airlift. The unique outdoor art site and bar is also available for private dinners and celebrations, weddings, corporate events. ...
Athens, GA
The Morton Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Athens, GA. Founded in 1910 as an African-American built, owned, and operated vaudeville theater, the 480-capacity, acoustically superb auditorium boasts state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems framed in the simple elegance of its bluesy décor. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Boise, ID
Located on the Boise State University campus, 1,994-seat Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts is Idaho’s premier performing arts center. The Main Hall is the primary performance space at the Morrison Center. Broadway In Boise, Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, Opera Idaho and many other local and national touring acts perform on the Main Hall stage.
The Danny Peterson Theatre is a black box theatre located inside the Morrison Center. This 210-seat space is used as a classroom as well as hosting student and public performances. The Danny Peterson Theatre is managed by the Theatre, Film and Creative Writing Department.
The Rectial Hall is located on the academic side of the Morrison Center. This 200-seat space is used as a classroom in addition to hosting student and public performances. The Recital Hall is managed by the Music Department. ...
Anoka, MN
Heart of the City Music Factory is a unique concert venue and event center located on the 2nd floor of the historic Old Milk Factory on the Rum River in Anoka, MN. The Music Factory features a monthly concert series of diverse styles of music and is rented out regularly for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, luncheons and other meetings. This venue is also the recording studio and rehearsal space for the Heart of the City Band. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Windber, PA
Built in 1921, the historic Arcadia Theater Windber provides a variety of quality, professional, and cultural entertainment for the communities in the Laurel Highlands. The venue has sloped, fixed seating on the main floor and in the balcony. ...
Durham, NC
Sharp 9 Gallery is a jazz club in Durham, NC, operated by Durham Jazz Workshop. DJW is an arts organization dedicated to providing the very best in jazz education and live performances. The Sharp Nine Gallery Jazz Club concert series presents local jazz artists as well as regional and national performers.T he Durham Jazz Workshop sells wine by the glass or bottle as well as a selection of beers from Durham’s Ponysaurus Brewery. ...
Green Bay, WI
Cup O Joy Music Venue is a volunteer run, nonprofit, Christian listening room in Green Bay, WI, known for hosting “Music That Inspires”. Cup O Joy maintains an alcohol-free, family-friendly environment. ...
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Three Oaks, MI
The Acorn theater brings great performers to southwest Michigan. Located in the historic featherbone factory, The Acorn has a full bar, an acoustically rich sound system, and seating for 300 including 100 fixed auditorium seats. Acorn Center for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization, hosts a singer songwriter competition, Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights, open mic nights, and educational workshops. ...
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Seattle, WA
The Paramount Theatre Seattle is a performing arts venue in downtown Seattle, WA. The theater offers a state-of-the-art convertible floor system that can transform the auditorium space into a ballroom. Operated by Seattle Theatre Group, programming includes Broadway, concerts, theater, dance, and film. ...
Birmingham, AL
Firehouse Community Arts Center, located in a historic fire station in Birmingham, AL, is a creative learning space dedicated to the enrichment of the area’s musical community. At the Firehouse, students learn and create music together and share their creative voices in one-on-one lessons and practice spaces. The two-story building has offices on the first floor and learning spaces on the second where the Firehouse provides instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, songwriting and recording. ...
Earlville, NY
Originally built in 1892, Earlville Opera House is a multi-arts center serving both artists and the broader community with arts programming in multiple disciplines. The facility includes a theater, art galleries, and the Arts Café. The theater is unique and intimate and the acoustics are excellent. ...
Binghamton, NY
The Bundy Museum of History & Art Campus is a complex of five independent buildings in Binghamton, NY. Located behind the historic Harlow E. Bundy House, the Bundy Museum Annex was originally the family carriage house. The Annex is home to The Bundy Annex Theater; a large and exquisite space available for private and community events. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Ithaca, NY
Located in downtown Ithaca, NY, the State Theatre was originally constructed in 1928. This historic building features an ornate lobby, amazing sightlines, ample green rooms, and a seating capacity of 1,600. The nonprofit State Theatre of Ithaca hosts concerts, theatrical productions, comedy shows, classic movies, dance performances, readings, and community performances. ...
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly Mid-Hudson Civic Center) is the Hudson Valley’s premier venue for live shows, concerts, trade shows, and expos. Home to Mair Hall, a 3,050 seat multi-purpose space, and McCann Ice Arena, the MJN Convention Center is a full entertainment center presenting family shows, banquets, and sporting events. ...
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Albany, NY
The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, NY. The Palace Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization that operates the Palace Theatre Albany. Capital Region audiences are treated to a broad array of entertainment including the best in concerts, stand-up comedy, classical performances, films, community events and more. ...
Eugene, OR
The W.O.W. Hall is owned and operated by the Community Center for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to: providing cultural arts and educational opportunities for all ages and income levels, preserving and operating the historic Woodmen of the World Hall as a multipurpose community arts center, and maintaining a supportive environment for local artists and their creative efforts. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Everett, WA
Established in 1901, the Historic Everett Theatre is The Gem of Snohomish County Arts located in downtown Everett, WA. The three-level facility with seating for 800 includes the main floor, the Loge, and the Upper Balcony. The theater is run by the nonprofit Historic Everett Theatre Preservation Society which produces and co-produces comedy events, live music shows, including nationally and internationally known artists, providing a venue for local talent to perform as well as, community events and rentals. ...
Seattle, WA
A former church opened in 1922, Town Hall Seattle is a landmark historic building and performance hall in the heart of Seattle, WA. Town Hall Association is the nonprofit organization that maintains the venue and fosters an engaged community through civic, arts, and educational programs. The Great Hall, Town Hall’s signature performance space, is a premier venue for acoustic and amplified music with iconic curved oak pews and a custom acoustic reflector. ...
Teton Village, WY
Home to The Grand Teton Music Festival every summer, Walk Festival Hall is and all-wood performance facility located at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, WY. Built in 2006, the acclaimed concert hall features an intimate atmosphere, clear sightlines, and warm acoustics. Walk Hall is available to rent year-round for concerts, conferences, and film festivals. ...
Sheffield, MA
Established in 1887, the historic Dewey Memorial Hall is a large space with a soaring beamed ceiling, raised stage, and kitchen. The hall is used for lectures, art shows, committee meetings, concerts, private parties and weddings, as well as contra dances and the Dewey Hall Folk Series. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Seattle, WA
Built in 1907, The Moore Theatre is the oldest operating theatre in Seattle presenting a broad spectrum of performing arts: dance, concerts, comedy, lecturers, variety shows and more. Virtually every musical genre has had a place on the Moore stage in recent years, from the most hardcore punk to flashy funk. The Moore is operated by the nonprofit Seattle Theatre Group which also manages Neptune Theatre and Paramount Theatre Seattle. ...
Seattle, WA
Washington Hall is a historic, nonprofit, community building that is available for events, performances, meetings, classes and rehearsals. Built in 1908, the venue has been a cultural home to many communities and art forms, and for a long time embodied the soul of Seattle’s Central District neighborhood.
Washington Hall offers two beautifully restored event spaces: on the second floor is a 735-capacity ballroom with a stage, theater lighting system, and balcony, and the Lodge Room on the first floor is a smaller, 300-capacity gathering space. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Seattle, WA
The Neptune Theatre is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, WA. It is operated by Seattle Theatre Group. ...
Cafes and Event Venues
Seattle, WA
Celebrating a Black Central District, Cypher Café is run by the Washington not-for-profit corporation Black Power Unlimited which manages the first floor of Washington Hall. Spaces developed by The Hidmo Cypher include the Lodge Room, Library, Café, Kitchen and Classroom. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Yakima, WA
The Capitol Theatre Yakima is a performing arts venue and the premier entertainment center of Central Washington. Located in downtown Yakima since 1920, this historic theater serves as the primary performing arts facility for the Yakima region. The 1500-seat Main Stage is ideal for concerts, musicals, plays, lectures, and other performing arts. The stage is also home to Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Town Hall, and many local dance studios. The nonprofit Capitol Theatre Committee programs, manages, and maintains the city-owned facilities. ...
Tacoma, WA
Real Art Tacoma is a nonprofit, all ages, creative art space and music venue in South Tacoma, WA. The DIY venue is run by musicians and fans of local and all music. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Ironwood, MI
Built in 1928, the Historic Ironwood Theatre is an independent nonprofit venue in Ironwood, MI. ...
Portland, OR
Established in 1973, Artichoke Community Music is a music store, production studio, thriving educational space and performance venue: Café Artichoke. Artichoke Community Music provides a creative space for people of all ages and background to gather, play, and share traditional music from all cultures in a generous listening environment. ...
Portland, OR
The Old Church Concert Hall is a nonprofit, non-religious, all-ages venue in Portland’s West End creative and cultural district. Built in 1882, the historic venue features stunning architecture, a marquee, bar, stage, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems in an intimate 300-seat space. Programming includes a full range of classical and acoustic music, comedy, spoken word, lectures and speakers. ...
Bend, OR
Originally built in 1940, The Tower Theatre Bend is a fully-restored Art Deco theater located at the center of downtown Bend, OR. The acoustically brilliant space features 466 seats, a state-of-the-art PA system, theatrical lighting, video projection, a Steinway concert grand piano, custom marley dance floor and more. The theater is host to nationally and internationally-acclaimed performances including music, theater, concerts, and comedy. The venue is also available for films, corporate meetings, weddings, civic gatherings and social events. ...
Cambridge, MA
Club Passim is a historic listening room in Cambridge, MA, presenting both new and established performers in a huge variety of genres ranging from folk to Celtic to jazz. Passim, a nonprofit arts organization, consists of Club Passim and the Passim School of Music which offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults and allows students the opportunity to take classes with Club artists and perform on the Club stage. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Iowa City, IA
The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City, IA, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. From intimate performances to school concerts to live theater, the Englert’s historic stage accommodates a variety of performances with its professional lighting, sound, and front of house staff. ...
Eugene, OR
The Jazz Station is an all-ages community performance space and art gallery in downtown Eugene, OR. A frequent stop for musicians throughout the Northwest, The Jazz Station is operated by the nonprofit Willamette Jazz Society. The intimate venue has a 70 seat capacity, a baby grand piano, an elevated stage and sound system, professional theater lighting, and a green room. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Boulder, CO
Built in 1898, Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO, features a lofty, barn-like construction with an open architecture and incredible acoustics. The venue presents a diverse array of music legends, film festivals, dances, public art exhibits, the Colorado Music Festival, and occasional private events.
In addition to the auditorium, The Community House, built in 1918, hosts intimate concerts, forums, films and educational programs throughout the year. ...
Petoskey, MI
The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Bay Harbor. Opened in 2018, the Center presents a year-round line-up of events across all performing arts genres including music, theater, dance, comedy and more. The 525-seat theater includes box seating and features state-of-the-art acoustics and equipment including a 45′ cinema screen and Dolby theatrical surround sound. ...
Event Venues and Grounds
Cortland, NY
Cortland Country Music Park in Cortland, NY, is a nonprofit music venue with indoor and outdoor stages. The park includes a campground with a pond, the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame museum, and the Opry Barn which holds regular dinners and dancing. ...
Geneva, NY
The Smith Center for the Arts, Inc. is committed to providing and sustaining diverse arts and education enrichment opportunities for the Finger Lakes. Boasting well-preserved Moorish-inspired design from the 1930’s and an iconic star-lit ceiling, the theater is truly one of a kind. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
San Antonio, TX
Situated along the banks of the San Antonio River, The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts presents Broadway tours, comedians, theater, dance, and world-class concerts in all genres in the most acoustically sound concert hall available.
The facility is comprised of three venues: The H-E-B Performance Hall – a flexible 1,745 reserved seat or 2,100 general admission capacity performance space, The Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater – a 259-seat black box studio theater with numerous flexible seating arrangements, and The Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza – an exterior venue along San Antonio’s famous River Walk. ...
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Red Bank, NJ
The Count Basie Center for the Arts is New Jersey’s leading nonprofit performing arts center and home to the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, The Vogel, and the Basie Center Performing Arts Academy. ...
Kenosha, WI
Rhode Center for the Arts in Kenosha, WI, is the home of the Lakeside Players, Inc.; a non-profit community theatre group formed in 1973. The Rhode Center is home to two performance venues: the 320-capacity Donna Wolf-Steigerwaldt Auditorium and the 230-capacity Skinner Hall. Additionally, the Judy Rossow Grand Lobby can hold 300. Each year a full season of comedies, dramas, and musicals are presented as part of the LSP Mainstage Series, the all-ages Family Theatre Series, as well as adults-only performances in the Stage Noir Series. ...
Tomball, TX
Main Street Crossing is a listening room, concert hall, community center, church, private venue, and nonprofit organization located in historic Old Town Tomball, TX, outside of Houston. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Brenham, TX
Located in the heart of Downtown Brenham, TX, the Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre ins includes the Hasskarl Auditorium, a 321 seat vintage vaudeville theater restored to its original beauty with modern-day technology, and the 200-person Bullock Ballroom with its state-of-the-art audio/video system, catering kitchen, and elegant restrooms. Additionally, Morriss Hall offers seating for up to 220. ...
Pampa, TX
Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center is in the old Harris Drug Store in Pampa, TX, where Woody Guthrie worked and got his first guitar. The Center serves as a combination museum, visitors center, and music venue hosting some of the finest musicians in the business about once a month. ...
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Arabi, LA
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center has been bringing alternative film, music, performance, and visual art to New Orleans since November 1986. Presenting events seven nights a week, all year round, Zeitgeist is considered one of the premier alternative arts center in the South. ...
La Grange, TX
The Bugle Boy is a listening room where artists perform original music from a wide range of musical styles including folk, blues, rock, soul, R&B, jazz and more. Most concerts are live streamed. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Springfield, MO
The Gillioz is the premiere event venue in Springfield, MO. Programming includes a blend of film, music concerts, conferences, comedy, theatre and opera. ...
New Braunfels, TX
The historic Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre in downtown New Braunfels, TX, hosts a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences including theatrical performances, dance recitals, live music, business conferences, and weddings. The former Art Deco movie palace was built in 1942 and is now managed by nonprofit Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association, Inc. ...
Portsmouth, NH
3S Artspace located in the Northern Tier neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, is a nonprofit contemporary art and performance space. ...
Bentonville, AR
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR, is a free museum with a world-class collection of American art. The museum is also home to the Van Cliburn Concert Series and the Forest Concert Series.
The 500-capacity Great Hall is a dramatic and elegant venue featuring soaring, pine-beamed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of Crystal Bridges’ upper pond.
Eleven restaurant is a 500-capacity space with high-arching, pine-beamed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with gorgeous views of the entire Crystal Bridges campus.
Located north of the museum, the North Forest offers a chance to become fully immersed in the natural flora and fauna of the Ozark forest that surrounds Crystal Bridges. ...
Pittsburgh, PA
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, PA, that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally. At the heart of the AWAACC is the 492-seat theater equipped with world-class theatrical lighting and audio systems. ...
Winter Park, FL
Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts is a non-profit center for the performing and visual arts in Winter Park, FL. The center provides affordable, family-friendly music, spoken word, and visual arts in an intimate performance space complete with a full PA system and stage lighting. Seating is available for around 100 guests at cafe tables near the stage, high-top tables near the bar, and elsewhere in rows of chairs. Blue Bamboo is also home to an art gallery, recording company, and practice rooms for music lessons. ...
Gulfport, FL
Founded in 1977, The Blueberry Patch is a peace-loving community of artists, writers, musicians, and those who appreciate and support the arts. The Blueberry Patch is a location for the freedom of music, art, written and spoken word, and performance. The Patch strives to give to back to the community through recurring multi-functional social events, revolving around art, music, and literature, offering a place for personal growth and acceptance. ...
Roanoke, VA
Based in Downtown Roanoke, VA, 5 Points Music Sanctuary is a non-profit focusing on music therapy, hearing loss advocacy, and accessibility initiatives. The venue has a standing capacity of 250 with a suggested seated capacity for 150 for concerts, weddings, fundraisers, receptions, birthday parties, and more. A former church, the venue features a full bar and some of the best acoustics in Southwest Virginia. ...
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Keene, NH
First opened in 1924, The Colonial Theatre Keene is the Monadnock Region’s preeminent performing arts center and niche film venue. The nonprofit theater hosts first-run independent films drawing patrons of all ages and from all walks of life. ...
Roanoke, VA
The Spot on Kirk is an intimate music venue and gathering place on Kirk Avenue in Downtown Roanoke that runs as a nonprofit organization. The 125-capacity venue includes a stage and a projector with a screen. A variety of local and national musicians perform at The Spot: folk, blues, Americana, singer-songwriter, hip-hop, R&B, and even Zydeco. Blue Ridge Catering provides a cash bar with beer, wine, sodas, and water. ...
Newark, OH
Built in 1928, Midland Theatre is a venue in downtown Newark, OH, presenting touring and local artists and other events. The Newark Midland Theatre Association is the organization dedicated to building value in the community with the positive, shared experiences of the performing arts. ...
Homer, NY
The Center for the Arts of Homer, built in 1894, is an historic former church. The facilities include the 400-seat The William and Ruth Whiting Theater, The Karen L. Sager Community Room (a banquet hall), a visual art gallery, dance studio, and commercial kitchen. The Center for the Arts is well known for hosting national music concerts, film, art, theatre, and so much more. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
Auburn, NY
Auburn Public Theater (APT) is a non-profit, multi-venue community arts center in downtown Auburn, NY. Through its Producing and Presenting Series, Auburn Public Theater brings nationally touring acts, live music, musical theater, plays and comedians to its 199-seat Main Stage for compelling and diverse programming throughout the year. ...
Henderson, NV
Fraternal Order of Eagles 2672 was formed in 1927 in Henderson, NV. The members’ area has a full bar, four TVs, jukebox, pool, darts and more. The Main Hall has a projector, a removable stage, and its own bar. ...
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Cleveland, OH
Opened in 1921, Playhouse Square is a performing arts center and home to ten performance spaces in Cleveland, OH, offering the best of Broadway, theater, concerts, and family entertainment. Venues in the theater district include the 3194-capacity KeyBank State Theatre, 2708-capacity Connor Palace, 997-capacity Mimi Ohio Theatre, 540-capacity Hanna Theatre, and intimate 99-capacity Kennedy’s Cabaret. ...
Seattle, WA
The Vera Project is an all-ages nonprofit space dedicated to fostering personal and community transformation through collaborative, youth-driven engagement in music and art. A music venue, screen print shop, recording studio, art gallery, and safe space for radical self-expression, VERA is a home to Seattle’s creative community.
Vera’s 350-capacity main showroom has a full stage, sound, lighting, and projector. ...
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