Concert halls Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

It's the first open-air theater west of the Rockies, since 1910. They regularly organize Films in the Forest, a series of sunset screenings of films in the forest: classics or documentaries, mixing diverse local talent with big-name actors. Improvisational comedies, musicals and jazz-themed dance evenings also take place here in summer. Take a seat among the tall trees, where the lighting is discreet and the sun is setting, and enjoy the show!

Ample concert concert room in the charming little town of Ballard. Folk and acoustic music for the most part.

Cinema located inside the McCaw Hall. Every year, from late May to late June, he receives the Seattle International Film Festival (www.seattlefilm.com).

This 1907 cabaret, a former brothel converted into a concert hall, is sumptuous with its tiers decorated with moldings. Throughout its history, it has hosted all the big names: from Van Morrison to Duke Ellington, including the mythical Grateful Dead, the emblematic group of San Francisco hippies. And, of course, many local rock bands. Be sure to check out the lineup beforehand, as many of the concerts are sold out!

This speakeasy opened in 1907, and has built a reputation throughout the last century as a must-see place for any night owl worth his salt in California. Renovated in 2015, it has a new look, while keeping a 1920's touch on the decoration side, thanks to a very nice dark wood bar, and decorations marked between the two wars. The eclectic program allows to gather a crowd of amateurs of soft music like jazz and folk. The dishes proposed on the restaurant's menu are classic and successful, enough to make a good dinner.

Located in the middle of nowhere, Bottom of the Hill is nonetheless a must for live music fans, who flock here every night to discover the new talent the owners have unearthed. In the past, the venue won the Readers' Poll Best of The Bay award for best rock venue for decades. Today, you'll hear everything from ska and hip-hop to rock and indie. Check out their website and you're sure to find music to your ears.

Founded in 1977, he is the oldest theatre troupe in the country to showcase gay and lesbian authors'pieces, addressing the problems of the LGBT community. This is how the— was the first American theatre to talk about the AIDS epidemic in the early 1980 s.

Brava for Women in the Arts: This is the full title of this arts centre that promotes the art of lesbian and colour women. In theatre, authors'pieces are staged and played by a troupe of women, whether homosexual or not.

This listed theater opened in 1926 and is part of the family of theaters designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca for the owner Alexander Pantages. The interior features a vaulted ceiling, while the façade is in the Spanish late Gothic style. It originally hosted vaudevilles. Then a $20 million renovation was completed in 1998 to allow it to host Broadway musicals in the best conditions. 2,197 spectators can be seated there.

Theatre known for its experimental parts and theatrical performances. Located in the Fort Mason Center, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Two Pulitzer prizes have crowned the Magic coins.

Founded in 1981, the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre company stages plays by African-American authors. The theater's programming includes shows that introduce African-American and African literature, as well as the great icons of black music. It has survived many crises, starting with the decline of the African-American community, which now represents only 6% of the population of San Francisco.

The Art Centre, which includes a gallery, a literary lounge and a jazz room, Intersection for the Arts is also a theatre. The resident troupe Campo Santo plays pieces that try to illustrate and respond to the problems of the local community, often Hispanic.

The Golden Gate Theatre is an entertainment venue located at 1 Taylor Street at the corner of Golden Gate Avenue. It opened in 1922 as a vaudeville house and later as a large movie theater. In the 1960s it had a Cinerama screen, but by the early 1970s it had declined and was only showing blaxploitation films. It was restored and reopened as a theater in 1979. Today, this charmingly old-fashioned building hosts spectacular musicals from Broadway.

Opened in 1922, the Curran Theatre is one of San Francisco's largest theaters, having been able to accommodate 1,600 patrons since renovations in 2017. It plays the best Broadway shows, and you have to book months in advance if you want to secure a seat. Right now, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing and it's a great show! Before each performance, you can also participate in the ticket lottery for US$ 29 - a certain quota is set aside for the lucky ones!

Old films and documentaries for this mission cinema where many film festivals are held.

Independent films, foreign films and documentaries are regularly displayed in the Light, a renowned art and test cinema in San Francisco since 1967.

Founded in 1923, the San Francisco Opera is home to the city's opera and ballet. The season runs from September to June and the program is very rich. The architect Arthur Brown Jr, a former student of the Beaux Arts in Paris, designed not only the War Memorial Opera House, whose foundation stone was laid in 1931, but also City Hall, the famous Coit Tower, the Veterans Building, Temple Emmanuel, and the Federal Office Building. His acoustics were greatly improved in 1980.

A small theater of 500 places, where local companies or theater schools are given. Musicals like vaudeville: The Hermosa Beach Community Theater is close to a concert café.

The world's largest gay choir. Several rehearsals are organized during the year. Concerts at the Benaroya Hall or the opera house in Seattle. The Christmas concert is very popular in Seattle.

The place embodies the history of the Barbary Coast and Prohibition. Every night, artists take turns at the microphone for live concerts. On Mondays, it's open mics in town, a stage open to all. The rest of the week, the program revisits the roots of America, from bluegrass to country. Moreover, on Saturdays and Sundays, brunches are often accompanied by free concerts that add an extra touch to your quesadilla. Highly recommended to immerse yourself in the great American music!

A concert bar run by volunteers and music enthusiasts since 1986! Shaky programming and trendy bands for this small venue that struggles to make ends meet, but is the pride of the locals. The Gilman is mainly associated with having been the springboard for the 90s punk revival led by bands like Green Day, Operation Ivy, Rancid, AFI and The Offspring. A must-see for any rock fan visiting Berkeley, you'll find good sound and a great atmosphere here.

This magnificent cinema opened in 1925 and was for decades the first cinema in the city, showing the latest releases. Then, falling into ruin, it was not until the late 1980s that it was rehabilitated. Today, it has been restored to its former glory and the non-profit association that runs it shows the great classics of Hollywood cinema. Perfect for an original evening, in a majestic context all in gilding. It was closed during the covid crisis, but should reopen shortly.

The show takes place under a big top located in front of Caesars Palace on Roman Plaza. Combining burlesque and circus acts, Absinthe is an adults-only show. The show features unique acts such as The Green Fairy, who performs an unforgettable burlesque striptease, a team of tightrope walkers who drink Jack Daniels, a couple of trapeze artists and many other virtuosos who perform incredible feats before your eyes. It is possible to reserve a table with bottle.

While a restaurant with a tropical feel, featuring southern American cuisine, occupies the casino level, the basement houses an unsuspected music hall. The concert hall, of almost human size (which is rare in Las Vegas), is decorated with a multitude of colorful motifs: abstract forms, men, animals... Mister Imagination, a painter, decorated the bar with thousands of beer caps. It is there that bands or artists of pop, blues, jazz or rock regularly perform.

The Strip's new omnisports venue, owned by AEG and MGM Resorts International, opened in April 2016 between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo. With a maximum capacity of 20,000, it is the largest omnisports venue in Las Vegas. Concerts, boxing, field hockey, basketball and rodeo are among the events scheduled. The Golden Knights, the Las Vegas field hockey team, play in this hall. During the events, the T-Mobile Arena offers food and beverage areas with high prices.

After wowing the world with his incredible magic tricks, Mat Franco, winner of Season 9 of NBC's America's Got Talent, is headlining the Linq Hotel and Casino. A fun twist on magic that defies expectations. Mat Franco presents a groundbreaking production and innovative approach to magic that is driven by his passion, inventiveness and imagination while adding his signature touch of humor and interactivity with the audience. Ideal for the whole family.

A show of lions to die of laughter. A is not lacking under any pretext.

Strange characters in the marine world make beautiful acrobatic figures on strange sounds. After Cirque du Soleil, here is the Cirque de la mer!

Contemporary theatre plays.

The Chippendales show defines itself as "the sexiest live entertainment event" in Las Vegas. Indeed, a visit to Sin City is an opportunity to witness the unforgettable show put on by these strip-teasers. Cowboys, warehousemen, mechanics, boxers... While a wide range of occupations are on show, all work uniforms will eventually come off, leaving the dancers clad in little more than a panties hat and bow tie. Get ready for 1h15 of energy, song and muscle. A must-see!

After the Hard Rock Hotel was acquired by the Virgin Group (becoming Virgin Hotels and Casino), The Joint concert hall was renamed The Theater. With a capacity of more than 4,500 people, the three-level space has been completely renovated, including bars, suites and new VIP lounges. The venue offers a very eclectic program with music of all genres (rock, pop, country, jazz...) but also sporting events. It is not uncommon to see MMA(Mix Martial Arts) fights.

At the Excalibur Hotel Casino, the auditorium is an arena that seats 900 people. At its heart, knights in armor battle each other in a production adapted from the tale of King Arthur. On the program: fights, medieval songs, court jesters, and, above all, stunts for duels with spears and swords without mercy. A good show for the whole family, which has the particularity of being composed of a dinner. Fun fact: while the stable is home to 17 horses, Tournament of Kings uses only 10 of them in each performance.

Through an intense sensory experience, Mystère by Cirque du Soleil presents breathtaking acrobatic acts, evocative dances, colorful costumes and electrifying lighting on the theme of the origin of the world. The Spermatos, Baby François, the double-faces and the milk cow are the costumed characters who animate this show full of acrobatics and poetry. A show that will please everyone, including the youngest.

Located in the centre of Berkeley, this small theatre is one of the best facilities in San Francisco Bay. Always of excellent quality, the pieces are more contemporary than at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Punchline is a club known for launching the late Robin Williams and hosting Eddie Murphy among other American comedians and actors. It all started in 1978 when it opened its doors in what was originally a dressing room for The Old Waldorf, an adjacent rock club. Originally founded by Jonathan and Anne Fox with Jeffrey and Patricia Pollack, the venue was sold to Bill Graham in 1980, who developed it into a stand-up hot spot. For bilingual English travelers and connoisseurs of American humor!

This bar was opened in 1997 by John Lee Hooker. Today it is the most famous place in the Bay Area to hear the blues. The name of the establishment is a nod to one of Hooker's most famous songs, Boom Boom from 1962. You can also come and sway to the sounds of boogie, groove or soul. Moreover, every 3rd Wednesday of the month, Soul Train Revival evenings are organized, named after the famous American TV show dedicated to this style. The front is very pretty. Notice to the amateurs of dance...

A newly renovated showroom, just opposite the Congress Hotel. Visit the website to know the program-consumption of the moment.

The Big Picture is an iconic Seattle cinema, located in the Belltown neighborhood. It recently reopened in a new location in Issaquah. This family-run cinema, owned by a couple, offers bar service and is known for being the first cinema in Washington State to allow patrons to enjoy craft cocktails during screenings. Patrons can order their drinks from the bar before the screening, or have them delivered to their seats during the film. The Big Picture also boasts a 15-foot-wide screen and an intimate atmosphere. It is reserved for people over 21.

As its name indicates, outdoor cinema. For the summer, obviously.

Pure enjoyment and cultural diversity for amateurs. Rather for olds (and more). Located in the basement of the Wild Ginger restaurant.

The place does not pay a mine, but the concerts (every Wednesday at 20 pm) are worth the trip!

Both classical and modern dance and music performances are held year-round at Royce Hall on UCLA's North Campus. The magnificent building is one of the first structures on the site. Built in 1929, it was modeled after the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, and its architecture is simply stunning. Beauty aside, attending a performance here is an excellent opportunity to experience a part of the Los Angeles student world while immersing yourself in a rich cultural heritage.

Standing at the entrance to Avalon Bay and towering over the sailboats in the harbor, the Catalina Casino is a beautiful Art Deco building, completely devoid of any slot machines. A movie theater and a large ballroom are located inside, all of which are subject to two guided tours. The circular structure of the building lends an air of elegance to this relatively wild island and is one of the most popular places in the area. In the summer, crowds flock here, attracted by a rich and eclectic program.

Opened in 1940, this venue built in the Art Deco style has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2016. While the Palladium today hosts fairly large concerts with an eclectic program, it also hosted radio shows in its early decades of operation. In addition, swing, jazz, mambo, and cha-cha-cha, which was very popular in the mid-1950s, were played there. Finally, several important political moments took place there, such as a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965.

Built in 1936 from the plans of architect Clifford Balch, this former Art Deco landmark movie theater is located in the heart of Miracle Mile, less than a fifteen minute walk from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. After fifty years of showing movies, El Rey was finally converted into a concert hall in 1994. Its grand staircase, its Art Deco hall, its VIP balcony lounge and its large ballroom equipped with an imposing stage make it a particularly enjoyable place. One listens to an eclectic selection, from jazz to pop.

This is probably one of the most popular venues in the Echo Park area. Every week, events are held at The Echo and Echo Plex, two venues located in the same building. On the program: instrumental music, rap, emo punk, pop, post-hardcore, alternative RnB... In short, a selection as sharp and as eclectic as possible. Attention, even if it is also a club, the doors open only for the concerts and DJ sets, whose schedules are indicated on the tickets.

This temple of stand-up comedy has existedsince 1974. It grew out of the informal meeting of a group of performers two years earlier, whose sole aim was to improvise scenes, characters, songs, dialogue, monologues and dances. Today, The Groundlings combines hilarious programming with a drama school that has seen the likes of Phil Hartman and Will Ferrel come and go. We loved it!