New Orleans
'Tips,' as locals call it, is one of New Orleans’ great musical icons. The legendary Uptown nightclub, which takes its name from Professor Longhair’s 1953…
Must-see entertainment in Southern USA
Cajun Country
This intimate venue on the back porch of the accompanying guesthouse is what Louisiana is all about: good music, good people and good beer. Everyone…
New Orleans
The premier night-time destination in the Riverbend area, the legendary Maple Leaf’s dimly lit, pressed-tin caverns are the kind of environs you’d expect…
Louisiana
This haunted house is a labor of love of many Baton Rouge residents, and is regularly voted one of the best in the country. You'll walk through a…
Memphis
Don't even think of showing up at this gritty, hole-in-the-wall juke joint before midnight. Order a 40oz beer and a basket of wings, then sit back to…
Nashville
A true Nashville gem, this nonprofit cinema showcases the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema 365 days a year. It's also…
Arkansas
The White Water manages to line up some excellent acts for its small stage, with bands ranging from straight-up rockers to alt-country heroes to indie…
South Carolina
Folks groove to doo-wop, old-time R&B and beach music at this North Myrtle institution, which calls itself 'Home of the Shag.' The dance, that is. Free…
Atlanta
Atlanta's state-of-the-art, $1.6-billion multipurpose eight-petal retractable-roof stadium is home to the NFL's Atlanta Falcons (football) and the MLS'…
Louisville
Churchill Downs is the landmark racetrack that hosts the epic Kentucky Derby in May. But there's plenty of action besides that: warm-ups and other…
Nashville
Though you'll find a variety of country shows throughout the week, the performance to see is the Grand Ole Opry, a lavish tribute to classic Nashville…
Nashville
The Basement is a staple of the indie music scene, with an eclectic offering of artists performing most nights of the week. Catch a huge line-up of…
Alabama
Nestled in the East Alabama hills, the Talladega Superspeedway shines like Ricky Bobby’s smile on racing day. It’s the fastest track in the Nascar circuit…
Cajun Country
Deep in the heart of Cajun country, Mamou is a typical South Louisiana small town six days of the week, worth a peek and a short stop before rolling on to…
Charleston
Dock Street Theatre is an exquisite place to see theater. It has plenty of history – a previous iteration opened in 1736 on the same spot, becoming the…
Atlanta
The Clermont is a strip club, the oldest in Atlanta. But not just a strip club. It's a bedrock of the Atlanta scene that welcomes dancers of all ages,…
Nashville
It's in a strip mall in suburban South Nashville, but don't let that fool you: some of the best original singer-songwriters in country music have graced…
Atlanta
This divey Virginia-Highland blues bar behind a neon alligator is one of the nation's top spots for the world's best down-and-dirty blues. Taj Mahal,…
Mississippi
Smoot's Grocery, we like how you sing the blues. Housed in a well-worn former grocery close to the Mississippi, this beer hall loves live music. It's…
New Orleans
Picture a grand Victorian mansion, all disheveled and punk, and you’ve caught the essence of this strangely inviting place to drink. Live acts of varying…
Arkansas
Run by the Central Arkansas Library System, this theater shows everything from children's plays to classic horror movies. Of special note are occasional…
Mississippi
Grab a seat at the bar, take your pick of craft beers, order the fried black-eyed peas – they're served in a Mason jar – then kick back for local chitchat…
Louisiana
We'll be honest – we weren't expecting to find an awesome independent movie theater out this way, but the Robinson forcefully dispelled our preconceptions…
Cajun Country
Saturday evening's 'Rendez-Vous des Cajuns' is a Cajun country roundup of music and a little bit of banter; it's performed live here and broadcast on…
New Orleans
One of New Orleans’ better venues for live blues, alt-rock, jazz, comedy and roots music, the Howlin’ Wolf draws a lively crowd. The attached 'Den'…
Atlanta
A historic, smartly booked and well-run concert venue built in 1940 and fully renovated in 2015. It hosts a variety of touring artists and is one of the…
Atlanta
This arts complex contains within its campus the High Museum, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre.
Cajun Country
A good time to visit Eunice is on a Saturday from 9am to noon when this accordion factory and shop hosts a Cajun-music jam session. Musician Marc Savoy…
Atlanta
An eclectic performance-art venue for hip-hop, spoken-word poetry and soul artists on the rise. It's a must-stop for those looking to dive into Atlanta's…
Mississippi
All shapes and sizes, colors and creeds descend on this down-home Farish St club when everywhere else closes. It hosts authentic Delta musicians, who have…
Memphis
This Midtown favorite has food, pool and occasional live music that caters to a laid-back young crowd hyped up on 36 taps of draft craft and another 130…
Arkansas
'The Rep' is one of the South's most energetic little regional theaters. It has a fantastic slate of shows, ranging from off-Broadway musicals to quirky…
Atlanta
One of Atlanta's best live-music venues, this concert space is located inside a beautifully revamped 100-year-old iron and steel foundry on the Westside.
Nashville
If you’re looking for a great spot to connect with Nashville's music history, head to the legendary Exit/In. This intimate space has hosted all-time…
Charlotte
At the very heart of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) country, 14 miles northeast of Uptown, Charlotte’s prestigious motorsports…
Asheville
Asheville’s premier live-music venue, downtown’s Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club has been a showcase for big-name indie and punk bands since 2002…
New Orleans
The Superdome hovers like a giant bronze hubcap between the elevated I-10 freeway and downtown’s skyscrapers. The immense indoor stadium, which seats more…
Louisiana
LSU's Tiger Stadium is also popularly known as 'Death Valley,' and lest you think that title is a little too grim, try coming here as an opposing team on…
Nashville
Located inside the former Marathon Motorworks factory (Nashville’s only local automobile manufacturer, which shuttered in 1914), this venue is simple but…
Nashville
Hailed as Nashville’s weekly lawn party, this is much more than a concert series. Set in beautiful Centennial Park with the famous Parthenon as a backdrop…
