Breathtaking contempo ballet (DJ, live music, video projections) in Annie Leibovitz’s spectacular former studio. It’s a dance dance revolution.

Photo:  Courtesy of Francois Rousseau

America’s oldest performing arts center is totally exciting and progressive (imagine that!). The creative campus includes an indie cinema, cafe, and theaters where live music, dance, film, and theater collide. A shining cultural landmark.

Photo: Peter Maus / Courtesy of BAM

Quirky nonprofit theater space for low-brow comedy, experimental musical theater, dance labs, and film screenings. It’s a little rough around the edges, but at least the beer is cheap.

Photo: Courtesy of The Tank