The normally placid Long Beach Harbor morphs into a scene of pure Halloween horror as the Queen Mary's Dark Harbor spirits return from the depths to prey on any mortals who dare to enter their realm after dark. You'll make your way through six spine-tingling mazes on and around the notoriously haunted Queen Mary, with disorienting new designs, interactive alternate paths and extreme live entertainment. Bundle up for the bone-chilling 9-degree Ice Bar, search for three secret lairs, dodge hundreds of devious monsters, indulge in devilish treats and intense beverage concoctions, survive the Sinister Swings, brave the Panic 4D Experience and witness thrilling white-knuckle aerial and fire stunts -- if you dare...

Everyone's favorite ogre is coming to the stage in this musical adaptation of the beloved animated film Shrek. This all-ages production throws just about every fairy tale ever told into a blender for a hip and funny mash-up. Come along for a song-filled adventure as a very unlikely ogre hero teams up with a sassy donkey and a feisty princess who's anything but a damsel in distress. Together, the trio takes on the short-tempered bad guy, Lord Farquaad, to save their kingdom. Featuring music by Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek The Musical promises to be ogre-sized fun for the whole family at the Mariott Theatre.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride celebrates a decade of scares with their most thrilling ride yet,10 Years, featuring four zones guaranteed to make your skin crawl: Haunted Hayride, House Of Shadows, Trick Or Treat and Purgatory. On Hayride, you'll travel through the haunted woods of Griffith Park's Old Zoo and meet a legion of vicious clowns waiting with more psychopathic fun than any wagon can handle. House of Shadows leaves you lost in the darkness to find your way out of SoCal's only true Labyrinth Maze. Then, as you go door to door in Trick or Treat, you'll come face to face with its freakish occupants. You've always known your neighbors were a little off -- tonight you'll pull back the curtain. Purgatory offers the charm and magic of an old-world haunted village. And there's more: Become a part of the show at Theatre Macabre, ride the Scary-Go-Round, enjoy food and drink at the Grub Shack, shop in the Bootique, and visit a psychic. Plus, with your VIP pass you get front of the line access to all the attractions -- no need to wait to get your scare on.

Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic Torch Song. Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. But a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Join Arnold on this all-too-human journey about the families we're born into, the families we choose and the we fight battles to bring them all home. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, the Tony-winning play heads to the Hayes Theater.

Enjoy an action-packed day at Northern California's premier amusement park, California's Great America. This spring, thrill seekers can blaze a new path on RailBlazer, Great America's groundbreaking single-rail steel coaster. The first of its kind on the West Coast, RailBlazer sends riders on an "off-road" trip over rocky peaks and twisted valleys. With an initial 90-degree drop of over 100 feet, RailBlazer dares riders to challenge 1,800 feet of track and three inversions -- including a zero-gravity roll. If that wasn't enough, jump on Patriot, Great America's first floorless roller coaster, or take a spin on Gold Striker, the tallest wooden coaster in the Northwest. Great America's family rides include the wet and wild Rip Roaring Rapids and Whitewater Falls, and a 4D journey through space featuring characters from EA's Mass Effect video games. Little ones will delight in meeting the PEANUTS gang as they visit the Planet Snoopy kids area. When you need a breather, take in some live entertainment happening throughout the park. Then in summer, bring your bathing suit for some fun at Boomerang Bay, a water park with a wave pool, lazy river and thrilling slides -- all included in admission.

The 2018 Scream Zone takes all your worst nightmares and roughly stitches them together into one big fear fest. San Diego County's largest haunted experience, this annual event is considered among the goriest, scariest and screaming-est attractions to be found in the dark corners of Southern California. Those who dare to enter will find three terrifying haunts, including the horrifying House of Horror, the dizzying KarnEvil and the Haunted Hayride, each casting their own evil spells on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Parents and guardians are welcome to enter the Scream Zone compound to wait for their young thrill-seekers; there are great food vendors, photo opportunities and a Spirit Lounge bar.

Don your sexiest, most outrageous costume and come party with 3,000 people at a haunted hotel for Chicago's biggest costume party, the Haunted Halloween Ball. The Congress Plaza Hotel, said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the world, gets even spookier as the lavish ballroom is overrun with vampire bellmen and zombie cocktail servers. Meanwhile, you'll be hitting the dance floor to world renowned DJs and recording artists spinning beats that'll get you in the Halloween spirit. There will also be prizes for the most outrageous, bizarre and risqué costumes, so don't hold back! You ticket includes admission to the pre- and post-parties, as well as the main event, so you can get a whole Halloweekend out of your ticket.

The world's first, largest and most frightening Halloween theme park event is full of killer new surprises in 2018. Come if you dare and walk, or run, through the Ghost Town streets where bands of half-human, half-animal monsters prowl the foggy streets. Enter the hair-raising Shadow Lands maze and fight off demon samurais whose souls are cursed. Armed with cutting edge laser guns, brave guests will face off against hordes of zombies in the groundbreaking Special Ops: Infected interactive maze. With 14 haunted attractions and more than 1,000 monsters roaming the park and lurking in the fog, whatever nightmarish thing you're imagining, it's at Knott's Scary Farm.

Celebrate the beauty of fall on a brunch buffet cruise up the Hudson River, where New York's most dramatic natural wonders and colorful foliage come to life as the seasons change. Fill up a plate from the fall seasonal buffet spread and enjoy your meal as you behold the leaves in all their splendor through the skylights of the ship's heated and enclosed observatory. Forming a canyon of the Hudson River north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, the Palisades are among the most dramatic geologic features in New York City's vicinity. Witness this natural wonder from the seat with the best view -- on the water aboard a luxury yacht.

There's all kinds of fall fun happening in October at Decker Farm on Staten Island, where you can hop on a hayride, tour the historic farmhouse, navigate a cornstalk maze, say hi to scarecrows, get your face painted and of course, pick out your own pumpkin. You'll be soaking up that fresh air and searching for that perfect gourd on the 11-acre grounds of the oldest continuously operating family farm in the area, dating back to 1810, which is now an official New York City landmark.

Get your thrills and your chills on at Halloween Haunt at Northern California's premier theme park, California's Great America. When the sun goes down, the ghoulies come out, roaming amidst the hulking skeletons of roller coasters. Monsters and other unsavory creatures hide in the shadows of mazes and scare zones, waiting to pounce. Zombies defy gravity with their mind-blowing aerial and trampoline skills in stage shows like Nytewalkers and moan and groan as they search for their meal in the hallowed halls of Zombie High. Dare to enter The Chamber of Horrors Wax Museum, where a collection of the most feared villains, murderers, criminals and miscreants imaginable have come to life. And that's not all that will make you scream; park rides like the incredible suspended jet coaster Flight Deck, and Gold Striker -- the tallest, fastest wooden roller coaster in the Northwest -- will find you gripping the handrail in fear... and having the time of your life.

A big-top spectacle of global proportions featuring the best artists from around the world, the 2018 production of UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. Get ready for electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances, including extreme motorsports, mind-bending acrobatics, back-flipping canines, disco-dancing pachyderms, free-flying aerial acts and much, much more. It's hailed as the most interactive circus in the world, and now you can catch this spectacular show -- which is celebrating 25 years of fun under the big top -- when it raises its tent in Washington Park.

Just when you thought it was safe to go backstage, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters brings a monster of a good time back to Laguna Beach! This only happens every five years, so you'll want to enjoy this latest experience while you can! Pageant of the Monsters is a frightfully fun time with ghoulish tricks and treats, and a haunted house with an artistic twist located within the Pageant's backstage area. This year's theme is "Raiders of the Lost Art," and will send trick-or-treaters on a treasure "haunt" through the workshop labyrinths and behind-the-scenes catacombs. The Festival of Arts grounds will be filled with Halloween-themed art activities, music and other "spook-tacular" surprises.

Amazement awaits you and your guests inside Black Rabbit Rose, a swanky multi-space venue boasting a theater for magic and variety acts, plus a bar featuring craft cocktails and Thai-Chinese small plates. This retro-style cabaret show sets out to impress with an array of burlesque and specialty performers, while the world's finest close-up illusionists dazzle you with their magical talent. VIP admission grants you front-row seating at this intimate Hollywood nightspot.

A world-premiere musical on its way to Broadway, Havana Music Hall adds a mambo beat to a family saga that tracks the Calderon clan through a 50-year journey of joys and struggles, reflecting the immigrant experience across all cultures -- but with a colorful and distinctive Cuban backdrop. Rolando and Ramona Calderon are Havana musicians about to get their big break in 1958, when the revolution upends their lives and careers. What follows is a moving and ever-timely story of survival at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

He may be king, but unlike his older brother Richard the Lionheart, John has no stirring nickname, and everyone from the Pope to his own court seems to think his crown is up for grabs. Taking his audience back to the time of the Magna Carta, Shakespeare slyly commented on the politics of his own day. Now, director Aaron Posner treats you to a toxic brew of ambition and indecision in this rarely staged but timely history. The medieval court is transported to the D.C. stage as King John unfolds at Folger Theatre.

Join the boy who never wants to grow up, Peter Pan, along with his pals the Lost Boys and the mischievous fairy Tinkerbell, as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this magical production of the family fave Peter Pan. After becoming enchanted with the bedtime stories of Wendy, Michael and John Darling, Peter invites the young siblings to travel to his magical home, Neverland. A swashbuckling adventure ensues as the new friends join the Lost Boys to battle the evil Captain Hook. J.M. Barrie's classic story shines in this adaptation from Playhouse on the Prairie at the Prohibition Theatre in Houston.

Soak up the beautiful scenery of the season on this 3.75-hour cruise aboard the luxury schooner Adirondack or Adirondack III. You'll journey north on the Hudson River to the Palisades, a dramatic and picturesque area lined with breathtaking cliffs and surrounded by leafy trees bursting with brilliant reds and golds. You're welcome -- and encouraged -- to bring your own lunch for a lovely meal while enjoying unparalleled views of the fall foliage. And don't forget to dress warm for the cool air.

With smash hits like "Conga" and "1-2-3," Cuban-born Gloria Estefan became the most successful crossover artist of all time. Together with her husband and producer, Emilio, Estefan has won 26 Grammy Awards, sold over 100 million records and packed stadiums from Sydney to Singapore. Now the Estefans' incredible story comes to the stage in the musical On Your Feet! A top-notch creative team -- including Jerry Mitchell, the Tony-winning director of Kinky Boots; Sergio Trujillo, choreographer of Jersey Boys; and Alexander Dinelaris, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Birdman -- brings this musical to life. From their early days in Miami to global superstardom, the Estefans' journey is told through some of the biggest hits of the last 30 years: "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "Get on Your Feet," "Don't Wanna Lose You," "Coming Out of the Dark" and more. Don't miss On Your Feet! at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle.

Put together outdoor screenings of popular movies, live music from up-and-coming local bands and some of the city's most famous food trucks and you've got the perfect L.A. summer experience. Street Food Cinema features an ever-changing lineup of eats, music and special guests for a fabulous night of fun under the stars in Victory Park. Grab some blankets, pillows, picnic items -- even your dog -- and come on out. Films are screened in high-def DLP projection, with cinema quality picture and sound.

The Everett Children's Adventure Garden gets a spooky Halloween makeover with eye-popping pumpkins, silly scarecrows and plenty of fun! Every day, kids can explore more than 100 larger-than-life friendly scarecrows set among nearly 1,000 rare and unusual pumpkins and gourds. Pot up a black coleus plant to take home, put on a show at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, and even investigate a mysterious Victorian playhouse to learn all about bats! Weekends bring even more fall fun with pumpkin-carving demonstrations by some of NYC's best artists and interactive demonstrations featuring creepy creatures such as giant bats and reptiles at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.

You'll not only be treated to a full brunch on this weekend cruise aboard the elegant Northern Lights yacht, but you'll also enjoy a narrated tour of the sights. On this 2.5-hour excursion around Boston Harbor, soak up panoramic views while indulging in a three-course brunch menu filled with savory and sweet treats, including waffles, bagels, bacon, a Greek egg scramble, freshly baked cookies and more. The meal comes with your ticket, and cocktails will be available for purchase, including the Northern Lights Mimosa featuring St. Germain, orange juice and bubbles. You'll also see and hear about historic sites like the harbor islands, Independence Fort, Bunker Hill Monument, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and more -- not to mention that famous Boston skyline.

Hollywood's newest, coolest pop-up museum comes Instagram ready to put you and the fam right in the middle of some amazing images. The Museum of Illusions is filled with paintings, 3-D set pieces and giant props that produce eye-popping pics, inspired by cartoons, art, current events, movies and more. You can picture yourself on a raft watching the Titanic go down, climb a sheer cliff, become a burger topping or dangle over an MC Escher-like edge. Then show off your shots and really wow your crowd back home.

The seas will be bumping during this late night jam as the Hip Hop vs. Reggae Yacht Party will hit the water playing some of the best music to get everyone on the dance floor. Whether you like the pulsating beats of hip hop or the smooth riddims of reggae, this is the ride for you. With great views of the city, beautiful people, two floors of music and an on-board bar, this party will sail deep into the night.

Since 2013, Speechless has been selling out shows at comedy clubs and conferences all over the country and the world. Armed only with a laser pointer and a deck of random slides, presenters ranging from stand-up comedians to software engineers and Tony Award winners to TED presenters have put their talents to the test in the ultimate improvisational gauntlet -- giving a presentation that they've never seen before. Fusing technology with comedy, Speechless is the entertainment experience for the Web 2.0 world. Speechless has entertained and trained companies all over the world, including Google, Microsoft and Uber, has been seen at major comedy clubs, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post and The New York Times. See Speechless live at Drafthouse Comedy Theater in Washington, D.C.

You're gonna need a bigger boat -- most likely made out of felt -- for this all-puppet production of Hollywood's first-ever summer blockbuster. Jaws: Live, Abridged & Completely Underfunded is a low-fi puppet parody of the iconic horror film that's jam-packed with pop culture references, ludicrous audience interactions and penny-pinching sets. The timeless tale of a small town haunted by a big shark takes on a whole new meaning when it's performed by a cast of potty-mouthed puppets -- which you can see for yourself at Phoenix's Playhouse on the Park.

Magic Shop San Diego and 3 Generations, Inc. are proud to present an extraordinary dinner theater experience. Situated in the historic Gaslamp District of downtown San Diego, the Illusions Theatre and Bar is the perfect location to celebrate special occasions with a sensory experience beyond anything you can imagine. Gourmet food, fine liquors and wine enhance the spectacular entertainment from some of the most talented magicians in the country. This parlor magic show has been specially designed and choreographed for Illusions Theatre. It's not just a magic show; it's an adventure through your mind and a test of your imagination.

Life's too short not to soak up the truly spectacular sight of the fall foliage along the Hudson River, especially when all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy an included hot or cold beverage. This serene cruise takes off from New York's convenient Chelsea Piers aboard the Kingston, a cozy and elegant 1920s-style yacht, and carries you north in the comfort of the ship's heated and enclosed observatory or enjoying the breeze outside on the bow. You'll marvel at the views of the beautiful Upper West Side of Manhattan, the majestic George Washington Bridge and the dramatic cliffs of Palisades Park. And then there are the leaves ... the stunning reds, oranges and golds that actually inspired an entire artistic movement, not to mention poets like Walt Whitman and Thomas Wolfe, who wrote this rhapsody in the river's honor: "Oh, more than anything it was the light. / The light, the tone, the texture of the magic light. / In which he had seen the city as a child, / that made the Hudson River wonderful."

Fans of Drunk History and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare, which combines an entirely serious Shakespeare play with one completely inebriated cast member. For the last six years, Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare has been performed in the darkest corners and diviest bars in the U.K., and the cast is bringing the good time to Austin. Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show is fresh off sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe festivals, where a cast member drinks beer, wine and whiskey on stage, drunkenly sings the Dawson's Creek theme song and occasionally (accidentally, of course) bares a nipple or two. Brush up on your Bard knowledge, and head down to The Rockwell near Boston for The Taming of the Shrew, because this is Shakespeare as you never knew you wanted to see him before.

The hit CBS TV show CSI got its start in Vegas before becoming the exciting worldwide phenomenon it is today. And this hands-on interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action, as you step into the shoes of a real crime scene investigator to try and solve one of three different murders. You'll be helped along by videos featuring your favorite characters from the show and real-life forensic experts, as you match DNA, compare tire tracks and examine bullet casings and blood spatter. Then head to the state-of-the-art crime lab to see if you've ID'd the murderer and receive an official CSI diploma. With a multitude of suspects and lab stations to explore, CSI: The Experience can be a different adventure each time you visit.

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move," she fought her way into the record business as a teenager and ultimately flourished, writing hits for some of the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally found her true voice. Beautiful is the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. It's no surprise that Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album of 2015. See this unforgettable show at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City.

Bring a special someone and experience a beautiful New York City sunset against the illuminated city skyline during a lovely and intimate cruise on the Hudson and East Rivers. Relax and enjoy an included glass of champagne, beer, wine, soda or water as you take in the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open deck or glassed-in observatory of this retro 1920s-style yacht. Sights you'll see include the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the South Street Seaport, Battery Park and the Financial District -- if you can take your eyes off the setting sun.

After 17 straight years of Phantom Fright Nights, Kennywood's got the art of scaring you down to a science. You can be sure to run into whatever frightens you the most -- vampires, ghosts, zombies, mutants, clowns (evil and otherwise) and creatures of every kind -- as you make your way through more than a dozen horror-packed, adrenaline-buzzing, nightmare-inducing attractions, including the demented grandaddy of 'em all: Mortem Manor. The thrills and chills continue to pile on outside of Pittsburgh as you face down the Friday the 13th 4-D experience, skulk in complete darkness through the Haunted Ark, try to escape being a snack at the Villa of the Vampire and much more. And if that weren't enough, many of the "regular" rides and coasters are open during Halloween too, so you can keep that pulse rate sky-high throughout the night.

Enjoy every health enthusiast's favorite day -- cheat day -- at this one-of-a-kind pop-up museum! Cheat Day Land combines delicious food, smart options, new innovations and free samples from some of Los Angeles' best food spots. Each week has a new menu, so set aside the diet restrictions and treat yourself to a fun and carefree exploration of fantastic food at Cheat Day Land.

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours explore the haunted past and unsolved mysteries of Brooklyn. Relive over 400 years of history as you ride in a vintage 22-seat trolley outfitted with chandeliers, curtains inspired by Gone with the Wind and a TV monitor screening mini documentaries about the area. Learn about alien abductions, notorious murders, battlefields, bloody accidents, mob hits and more from a knowledgeable guide attired in Victorian garb. You'll leave the tour a bit of a history buff after riding through this fascinating New York neighborhood.

When an unexpected death shatters her family, Victoria retreats into the darkest recesses of her psyche in search of a way forward. To find meaning in this impossible loss, she brings a terrible creation to life -- one whose existence threatens all hopes for the future. Haunted and hunted at every turn, Victoria must endure a nightmare journey of the soul in a quest for survival. Grapple with the demons of grief and denial when this world premiere adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 1818 thriller Frankenstein unleashes its psychological suspense at Chicago's Lifeline Theatre.

Forget the North Pole -- Santa's Village in East Dundee has all the holiday fun you can handle: tons of cool rides -- including the all-new Super Cyclone roller coaster -- plus live entertainment, food and holiday shopping. The park is also home to over 200 animals, birds and fish. You'll want to visit with the Jolly Ol' Elf himself and check out his Tree House Slide -- which has been around since this Chicagoland favorite first opened way back in 1959.

Like seeing real-life superheroes in action, Big Apple Circus' latest show brings together some of the world's top circus acts and sets them lose in an intimate one-ring setting. What in the world could the impossible-sounding horizontal juggling be? Find out when Victor Moiseev debuts the dazzling feat for American audiences at NYC's Lincoln Center. What would it look like if Superman and Wonder Woman danced? Maybe something like the poetic aerial choreography of Desire in Flight. Is it possible for a person to pull off four somersaults midair and time it so perfectly that another guy dangling upside down on a swing can catch him? Just watch the Flying Tunizianis. Throw in beautiful horses, trick-performing dogs and hilarious clowns, and you've got one jaw-dropping, fun-filled show for the whole family.

A group of college students band together to tear down the statue of an historical imperialist on campus, sparking a campaign which expands to protests over rising tuition and racial and social inequality. Nope, this isn't set in the U.S. -- rather it's a production straight from the Baxter Theatre Centre at the University of Cape Town. The Fall follows the creation of this South African social movement in 2015, through the words and songs of these students themselves. The Evening Standard raves, "The story is explosive but the storytelling itself is dynamite, as a seven-strong ensemble ... talk, sing, chant, dance and stomp their way through 80 pulsating minutes of anger and sadness." Experience this powerful, timely production at the Studio Theatre in DC.

Under the watchful eye of conductor Daniel Harding, the LA Phil brings an exciting program to Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring the West Coast premiere of Olga Neuwirth's "Masaot/Clocks without Hands," which was described by The New York Times as a "big, brash, brilliant showpiece, continuing in the raucous line of Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'." That performance is paired with Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 to create an inspired way to show off this virtuoso orchestra.

Dragons, glowing pagodas and iridescent pinwheels are coming to Boerner Botanical Gardens. It's all part of China Lights, a Chinese Lantern Festival that has been bringing stunning illuminated sculptures to select venues around the world. Now it floats into Milwaukee for an after-sundown celebration of Asian life and culture, transforming the nine-acre Gardens into a magical paradise of enchanting illuminated displays. Enjoy a backstage tour of the lanterns and participate in the nightly parade. Or, simply enjoy wandering through the thrilling spectacle, which includes live performances of music, juggling and other arts, as well as the chance to purchase food and merchandise at the marketplace. Admission includes a link to the official festival tour mobile guide (you must have a cell phone), which will provide fascinating insight about the wonders all around you as you stroll. The entertainment ramps up Tuesdays through Sundays.

Melty or cheesy, thin or stuffed, from New York to Chicago, pizza is just about the one thing we can all agree on, and The Pizza Experience brings the entire world of this tasty treat to Pasadena for an immersive multisensory experience. With selfie stations, cat walks, giant installations, videos, an oversized cheese pool and a pizza hall of fame, you'll be surrounded at every angle by this delicious, delectable triangle. And yes, you will get a slice of pizza at the end of the experience, as well as a taste of other pizza-flavored snacks throughout the exhibit.

At a raucous party during their freshman year at Princeton, Tom and Amber connect in ways that seem innocent enough at first. They flirt, they get drunk and they hook up. The next day Amber accuses Tom of rape, and the two find themselves in murky territory with ramifications that could affect the rest of their lives. What actually happened between them? Tackling the highly charged topic of sexual consent, this intimate and surprising drama explores the intersection of gender and race on college campuses today. When it comes to sex, what is consent and when can it be given? If you don't remember giving it, does sex become assault? San Diego Repertory Theatre brings Anna Ziegler's thought-provoking play Actually to Lyceum Space.

EastVille Comedy Club, at it's new home in Brooklyn, prides itself on featuring the funniest and most experienced comics in the biz for a sure-fire night of laughs. The 125-seat retro club regularly hosts comedians seen in film and on television's Comedy Central, HBO, The Tonight Show and Late Show. Janeane Garofalo, Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan and Todd Barry are among the top comics who've recently played the EastVille, and up-and-comers often share the bill, so you can see the comedy stars of tomorrow, too.

When it comes to celebrating the beauty of nature in painting, the name that immediately springs to mind is Georgia O'Keeffe. From her desert vistas to her close-up, sensuous abstractions of flowers, The Mother of American Modernism's work realigns the viewer's perception to recognize the wonder of the natural world all around us. So it makes sense that the Hawaiian Pineapple Company (now Dole) would hire O'Keeffe to paint the island paradise in order to make mouths water for their pineapples. Now you can enjoy the little-known paintings from this trip complemented with lush Hawaiian flora in the The New York Botanical Garden's Conservatory. Come immerse yourself in beauty.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe is a theatrical experience like none other. Scott Glennon and Kw Badweed Johnson present a unique two-person show that is a combination of spoken word and original music, staged similarly to how Poe would have performed his own work to audiences over 100 years ago. Enjoy this Firehouse Theater Company production in Denver at the John Hand Theater.

Catch some of Atlanta's freshest and funniest comedy at the Aurora Theatre in Gwinnett, which hosts top national acts and touring comedians, as well as offering sets from the Southeast's funniest stand-ups and up-and-coming talent. Hosted by Katie Causey -- an alumnus of the very first Aurora Theatre Apprentice Company and a national competitor at the Chicago Improv Festival's College Improv Tournament -- you're all but guaranteed some good laughs. Plus, it's a refreshing change from the usual club scene -- no waitress-tipping required. The theater's located on the square in downtown Lawrenceville, providing the perfect entertainment option for a night out on the town after the show as well.

A young woman in despair returns to Rome with little more than her suitcase -- and a dark secret in the powerful drama Naked. Vulnerable and with a past, she encounters several men who push her to edge. Writer Luigi Pirandello and his heroine open up the debate about gender power dynamics amidst the powerful social and cultural mores with which the characters must contend. See what happens at the Trap Door Theatre in Chicago.

Enjoy the fall foliage now! Experience hidden Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Learn the history of the park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit forts from the Revolutionary War, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's Adirondack Mountains and much more. This fascinating, educational and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience.

The Headless Horseman rides again -- on an actual horse -- as The Sleepy Hollow Experience returns to the living history museum known as Old Sturbridge Village with its goosebump-inducing mix of immersive outdoor storytelling, seasonal scares and spectacular special effects. Thrills, chills and even some laughs are provided as this period-perfect production puts you down right in the middle of Washington Irving's classic ghost story, where you'll follow a roving band of minstrels across the grounds to learn all about bumbling schoolteacher Ichabod Crane, his love for beautiful Katrina and his rivalry with the brutish Brom Bones. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette warns that intense feels may come from "witnessing the drama unfold in real time and, sometimes, too close for comfort." So it's about as close to a real-life Westworld experience as you can get without the killer robots.

Nestled in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences boasts some pretty impressive credentials: This San Francisco landmark is the only place on Earth that houses an aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum, all under one living roof. Your general admission pass lets you get up close and personal with hundreds of free-flying tropical birds and butterflies inside the four-story living rainforest and gives you access to the award-winning, galaxy-spanning digital shows in the Morrison Planetarium. Animal-lovers can feast their eyes on an albino alligator, a colony of feisty African penguins, and more than 38,000 other live animals in the Steinhart Aquarium. In the new exhibit, Giants of Land and Sea, you can explore Northern California's natural wonders through a variety of experiences: Feel your way through an immersive fog room, keep your balance in an earthquake simulator, virtually ascend to the top of a towering redwood, and see a variety of specimens and fossils. You can learn about everything from meteors to minerals to mankind's evolution ... and that's all before you make your way up to the rolling hills and fields on the rooftop.

The Other Art Fair is a leading artist fair presented by Saatchi Art, showcasing the work of the very best in emerging art to art lovers from all experiences. Following a tremendous spring launch in DTLA, The Other Art Fair returns to Santa Monica's Barker Hangar, presenting 130 talented emerging artists alongside a unique and immersive program of features.

One step at a time, Anastasia transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December," Anastasia, at the Broadhurst Theatre, is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you're meant to be.

From Grammy-, Emmy- and Academy Award-winning actor Steven Martin and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Edie Brickell comes Bright Star, the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical that The New York Times called a "shining achievement." This sweeping tale of love and redemption, set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s, unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. Grab your Goldstar pre-sale tickets and prepare to be swept away when Musical Theatre West brings this touching musical to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Delight as the characters of Dr. Seuss books come to life in the colorful world of Seussical the Musical. Horton the Elephant, an endearing hero, takes on the unlikely role of protector to both a tiny town of Whos, and the discarded egg of Mazzie Labird, the fluffy-tailed bird with aspirations to live the high life. As others in his world conspire to keep Horton from fulfilling his self-imposed role, he trudges on, determined that "a person's a person, no matter how small." This fun, creative and fast-moving musical will bring a smile to everyone's face at Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts.

A mother's love and the spoils of war collide in this family affair. Black Repertory Group Theater's New Arts Experience presents No! Not My Son. It's a poignant look at the highs and lows of a family and community caught in the grip of drug addiction. Preston Thomas has returned from the Vietnam War and brought some demons home with him. To escape the death and destruction he's witnessed, he turns to drugs and his friends and family each have their own way of dealing with his situation.

To help you truly make the most of Sin City, VIP Nightlife takes you through a top-notch lounge and nightclub experience for a night packed with outrageous fun. The Vegas Club Crawl comes with an included shot upon check-in at Alexxa's, no covers at any of the venues, a guided tour and drink specials throughout the night, so there's no excuse for not having a roaring good time. Enjoy the VIP treatment as you explore the best Vegas has to offer. The fun begins at Alexxa's Bar and all the venues are within walking distance, so dress to impress and join the Vegas-style fun!

At nearly six foot ten, with his wild hair and flowing beard, the Dutch pianist resembles a friendly giant from a book of children's fairy tales. But his playing -- understated, haunting, melancholic -- marks him out as the gentlest of giants, his delicate melodies soothing the soul in these troubled times. "The world is a hectic place right now," says Joep. "I feel a deep urge to reconnect on a basic human level with people in general. Music as our universal language has the power to unite. Regardless of our cultural differences I believe we have an innate understanding of what it means to be human. We have our goosebumps to show for it." Joep's music is the antidote to that hectic world of uncertainty and fear -- a soundtrack for a kinder, more hopeful future; a score for the unmade film of lives yet to come. "It's pretty emotional stuff," agrees Joep. "I call it 'simple music for complex emotions. It's music that enhances images, music that creates a space for the audience to fill in the gaps with their own imagination." He will be joined by a special guest for his concert at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

Come party like it's 1929, as Bull Mansion turns into the Haunted Speakeasy this Halloween season. The veil lifts at this historic spot in downtown Worcester to reveal scenes from the town's ghostly past. Dance and enjoy spirits (booo) and spirits (*wink*) as 1920s music (and a few contemporary songs reVAMPed for that flapper feel) fill the ballroom, thanks to resident Speakeasy Spectacle Niki Luparelli and the Gold Diggers, interspersed with just the right amount of floor performances by some of New England's best burlesque and variety acts. Wanna know what ossified your Granny? What zozzled your Pops? Purchase one of their Prohibition Era cocktails and enter the Haunted '20s costume contest for an extra kick.

A consummate musician and performer, Seong-Jin Cho first burst into the spotlight in 2015 after winning First Prize at the Chopin International Competition. At only 24 years old, this South Korean virtuoso is well on his way to becoming a global sensation. He's performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls around the world, and even stepped in for Lang Lang for concerts in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hong-Kong and Seoul. Cho's musicality and technical skill will be on full display when he performs works by Chopin and Debussy at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The genteel ladies and gents who usually grace Chicago's Civic Opera House are making way for the ghosts and ghouls of Lyric Young Professionals. The grand foyer of this breathtaking opera house will be the setting for this sophisticated Halloween masquerade party. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so grab your best fangs, capes, wigs and masks, then dance the night away with young Chicago professionals. You'll hear high-energy dance music selected by DJ Metro and party with the effervescent drag group SADHAUS. In addition, there will be a spectacular food spread and an open bar featuring spooky signature cocktails.

C.S. Lewis is most famous for writing the bestselling The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series, but he was also well-known for his personal and public transition from non-believer to devout Christian. The one-man play The Most Reluctant Convert, adapted from Lewis' own thoughts and writings on the experience, stars award-winning actor Max McLean, who portrays the author as he endures the death of his mother, works through his complicated relationship with his father and walks the path from staunch atheist to one of the most influential Christian intellectuals of his day. After successful runs in New York, DC and Chicago, see the philosophical exploration the Chicago Sun-Times called "bristling, provocative, highly entertaining," when C.S. Lewis Onstage brings one of the past century's most interesting personalities to life at Herberger Center's Center Stage in Phoenix.

Located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District, Mad House Comedy Club is the perfect place to catch some of the best and brightest young comedians, not to mention local favorites, along with familiar faces from TV and national headliners. These hot comics boast major credits, including The Tonight Show, Late Show, Comedy Central, Key & Peele and tons more. With a full bar and food menu, Mad House makes it easy to make a night of it.

The disco-fueled interactive dance party known as The Donkey Show, very loosely inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, puts you smack in the middle of the action in a funky Cambridge lounge setting. Featuring two full bars and a dance floor, OBERON's Diane Paulus-created wonderland was inspired by Studio 54 in its heyday, when celebrities and art icons would mix and mingle with kids from Queens, and the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack would be shaking the speakers. While you -- and the rest of the audience -- drink, dance to disco classics or just check out the action, the motley crew of characters in this glammed-up, sex-fueled version of Shakespeare's play re-enact the hilariously chaotic tale of a magic elixir that wreaks havoc at the nightclub. But it's mostly just a cool boogie-filled bash.

Now celebrating its tenth year, the Nightmare on Van Ness Halloween Bash is a fun and exciting way to enjoy one of the biggest party nights of the year. Decked out in Halloween decorations, the 100-year-old art deco Regency Ballroom will feature sexy go-go dancers, state-of-the-art light and sound production, a costume contest with a cash prize and other fun surprises throughout the night. Enjoy three levels of nonstop Top 40, hip-hop and EDM from multiple all-star DJs. Costumes are required for everyone in attendance, so make sure you're wearing your sexy-scary best!

The winner of the 2018 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Labour of Love is a delightfully clever mashup of the political gamesmanship of The West Wing with a war of the sexes that feels straight out of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Set in a member of Parliament's district office, this wildly witty comedy is about the ups and downs of left-wing British politics over the past 25 years.

Davoe Sexton and Jayson Rabedeau patrol the notorious neighborhood on Chicago's long-neglected south-east side. The area is known to locals as "Terror Town." As veteran cops who "happen to be Black," these men must navigate the streets, the policies of policing and the deeply conflicted roles that they play in the lives of those that they are supposed to "serve and protect." Set in 2016, these officers find themselves at ground zero when long-suppressed evidence surfaces, illuminating an officer-involved shooting on the very streets that they patrol. Over the course of a single day, these officers must confront the most corrosive questions that face African-American officer. Are they Black? Are they Blue? Or are they a volatile mix of Black and Blue? This gripping, timely drama hits the Downstairs Studio stage at the Greenhouse Theater Center.

What You Can and Cannot Say During Interracial Sex! delves into the real-life story of husband-and-wife comedy duo Epstein and Hassan. The outspoken couple is known throughout the comedy and theater scenes for their hilarious, razor-sharp insights on topics others would consider taboo. This provocative show explores the couple's 31-year marriage, during which they've grappled with issues of race, sex, money and spirituality in their own unique way. Be there as the pair puts politeness on the shelf and gets down to brass tacks at New York's Alchemical Theatre Laboratory.

Wind down your weekend with a Hornblower yacht cruise across the scenic San Francisco Bay. You'll get picture postcard views of iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, the Bay Bridge and, occasionally, McCovey Cove. This two-hour Social Sundays cruise features a full cash bar where you can pick up anything from a mule to a mojito to a martini. There'll also be small bites available for purchase. Plus, a DJ will be onboard spinning the perfect Top 40 soundtrack to your cocktail-sipping, good life-living afternoon.

This Valentine's Day, love is in the air in Schaumburg as Laugh Out Loud Theater's hilarious improvisers set their sights on the world of modern romance. From Tinder to tenderness, no romantic stone is left unturned in Love Me Tinder, a show poking fun at dating, romance and everything in between. And since it's all created in the moment, you never know what might happen. Whether you're looking for a fun date night or just a laugh at Cupid's expense, you're sure to find it with this show.

Step aboard the Adirondack and let the cool breeze whisk your troubles away as you cruise past New York's famous skyline at night. This sail glides by some of the Big Apple's most beautifully lit attractions, including Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Chelsea Piers, Battery Park and more. A few rounds of champagne, wine, beer and soda are provided as part of the ticket price, and you're welcome to bring a picnic dinner on board. It's the perfect setting for a romantic date or a relaxing night out with friends.

Known for their rousing gospel, folk and classic Americana concerts, the Beer & Hymns OC band is made up of folks who just happen to like getting together with friends over a cold one and singing old-school worship tunes. Whether you grew up with these songs in church or are a total hymnal newbie, the group promises "no preaching, no proselytizing ... just a good old-fashioned sing-along" at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa.

Famed for both their risque and risk-taking spectaculars, New York's acclaimed Company XIV reprises their all-male baroque-burlesque take on the classic children's tale The Story of Ferdinand at their theater in Brooklyn. This steamy spin on the macho world of the Spanish matador bursts with erotic energy as our friend Ferdinand faces off in the ring against a ferocious bullfighter, who's no doubt seeing red. Raise a toast to the winner with an exquisitely crafted cocktail or two from the house bar.

From the top-quality live musical guests to its exceptional Southern cuisine, Biscuits & Blues is the perfect San Francisco spot to enjoy a night of down-home entertainment nearly every night of the week. Located in the heart of the theater district, this intimate venue hosts the best regional and national blues and jazz acts in a comfortable, close-up setting that's open to all ages. Voted America's No. 1 blues nightclub by The Blues Foundation and the Bay Area Blues Society, it's also known for serving up some of the best fried chicken in the entire region, not to mention California wines, microbrews and specialty cocktails.

A painter needs three things: paint, a canvas and a muse. Henny & Paint arms you with all three, including a bar stocked with cognac and Hennessey. Whether you follow the friendly instructor's guidance or take the strokes less traveled for a unique piece of your own, you're sure to meet like-minded creative people in a relaxed environment. Enjoy some drinks, great music and create your own take-home masterpiece at Liberty Loft in Brooklyn.

Composer Nico Muhly unveils his second new opera for the Met with this gripping re-imagining of Winston Graham's novel, set in the 1950s, about a beautiful, mysterious young woman named Marnie, who assumes multiple identities. Director Michael Mayer and his creative team have devised a fast-moving, cinematic world for this exhilarating story of denial and deceit, which also inspired a film by Alfred Hitchcock. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the enigmatic Marnie, and baritone Christopher Maltman is the man who pursues her -- with disastrous results. Robert Spano conducts. Commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera Music by Nico Muhly, libretto by Nicholas Wright, based on the novel by Winston Graham By special arrangement with Universal Pictures Production a gift of Andrew J. Martin-Weber Additional funding from the Francis Goelet Charitable Trusts and Dr. Coco Lazaroff.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Paula Vogel's How I Learned To Drive explores the complex relationship between a young woman and an older man as a series of driving lessons progresses from innocence to something much more dark and troubling. Told with surprising wit, this acclaimed play is an often-funny, surprising and ultimately devastating tale of survival that's all too relevant in this pivotal #MeToo era. Through wildly absurd, unexpected and disturbing turns of events, Li'l Bit comes to terms with her past and her relationships as these events shape her womanhood and her understanding of the world. Don't miss this powerful play, which features Amber Paige McGinnis in her Round House Theatre directorial debut, when it takes the stage.

Call forth the spirit of the Flying Dutchman and its ghostly crew during the Halloween Haunted Ghost Ship aboard the Spirit of Chicago. Put on your best costume for an unforgettable night on the water during which you'll celebrate the chills of the season. This party cruise sets sail from Navy Pier, offering stunning views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan in all its inky-black moonlit beauty. You'll party with dashing devils, gruesome ghouls and other hideous hounds while dancing to the music of one of Chicago's best DJs. You're sure to get thirsty, and fortunately there's a fully stocked cash bar.

BMA Award winner Niecey Robinson and friends celebrate Halloween with the historic Bal Theatre in San Leandro. Experience the music of Chaka Khan, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and more. Niecey Robinson is a six-time Bay Area Music Award winner and has opened and performed with Tony Tone Toni, The Whispers, Patty Labelle and many other greats. Get ready for a night of treats and live music. Come dressed in costume and win prizes.

If you love to party and get "freaky," then you're in luck! Experience two days of heart-thumping music, everything from house to hip-hop and more at the musical festival known as Freaky Deaky Texas. Complete with intricate stage sets and a variety of food and drink vendors, the vibe is just right for you to show off your crazy, creepiest costume while going all-out to sets by 4B, Adventure Club, 12th Planet, Alison Wonderland, Alpha 9, Bonnie X Clyde, Blunts & Blondes, Excision, Habstrakt and more. Be there when the bass drops at Sam Houston Race Park.

On this two-hour tour of the waters around Manhattan, you can see New York City from a unique perspective: the deck of Classic Harbor Line's beautiful 80-foot schooner Adirondack as it sails New York Harbor. The tour includes some of the city's most iconic landmarks: the majestic downtown skyline, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island and more. A few rounds of champagne, wine, beer and soda are provided as part of the ticket price, and you're welcome to bring a picnic lunch on board. The friendly and helpful crew will shut off the engines and set the sails for as much of the trip as possible.

One of Boston's oldest comedy houses and one of the top clubs in the country, Nick's Comedy Stop has hosted such legendary comedians as Denis Leary, Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller, Lenny Clarke and Jay Leno for more than 30 years. Nick's draws national headliners while providing a space for up-and-coming talent, as well as the leading local stand-up comics in Boston, including Steve Sweeney and Joe Wong. This hub for humor -- named the Top Comedy Club in Boston by Travel + Leisure magazine -- is located in the heart of the city's Theater District.

Grab your best ghoulfriends and head over to the Drag Brunch Halloween Spooktacular. Spice up your Sundays and unleash your inner diva at Voss Events' Drag Brunch with boozy brunch and a fabulous drag show starring the city's top female impersonators. Drag-queen royalty like Shequida, Bootsie Lefaris, Pattaya Heart, Jada Valenciaga and Sugga Pie Koko, along with special guests from RuPaul's Drag Race, are set to be among those providing plenty of quality entertainment at this all-inclusive event at New York's Highline Ballroom. Tell all the boys, Sunday mornings are about more than football this year.

Sugar Brown has transformed herself again! A highly interactive show, rated R, leave your inhibitions at the door! Sugar Brown is the slinky alter ego of dancer Lanita Shera, who explores different facets of sexuality with her original burlesque productions. In this show at Alexis Park All Suite Resort, Sugar does this not just through slinky choreography, but with poetry and comedy, as well. In this show, our protagonist takes on a newly obedient role in the bedroom, and reveals a candid look at her feelings and experiences. Stick around after the show for an exclusive meet-and-greet.

RocketBoat is a high-speed, 30-minute thrill ride on San Francisco Bay. Roaring past the beautiful San Francisco skyline, RocketBoat screams down to Bay Bridge and near AT&T Park, where you'll thrill to the high-speed twists and turns, propelled by the boat's 2800-horsepower engines. A classic rock 'n' roll soundtrack adds to the fun. If you want to get wet, sit toward the back. You'll stay a bit drier if you sit in the middle or the front of the vessel. Wet or dry, this ride is fast and fun.

Gleaming with vivid color and spilling over with fairies, princes, nymphs and storybook charm, The Sleeping Beauty unfolds like a rose, drawing you into a world of romance, wonder and grandeur. Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this celebrated classic will sweep you off your feet and cast a spell of delight all the way to true love's kiss. This gorgeous spectacle is brought to stage by Ballet Arizona, with beautiful costumes, lush sets and delightful dancing, at Phoenix Symphony Hall. All ages will enjoy this romantic performance of The Sleeping Beauty. The production is staged by Ib Andersen, based on choreography from Marius Petipa.

Win your own version of The Dundee as The Office comes to New York's Bryant Park Lounge for a trivia night based on the show about America's favorite fictional paper company. No teams are necessary, as fans of the '05-'13 NBC sitcom will be divided into four to six groups for a game that'll run about five rounds. Teams will be mixed up after each round. So if you're familiar with Shrute and Scranton-esque things like the site of Jim and Pam's first kiss, where Michael and Jan went on vacation and have an excellent memory for "Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica," you may just earn an honorary spot on the party committee and take home a prize at the end of the evening.

This new, musical version of the Washington Irving story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a fresh spin on a classic tale. Three modern-day kids try to figure out how to return home after they are magically transported back in time on Halloween night to 18th-century Sleepy Hollow -- just as the colonial town is preparing for the arrival of the Headless Horseman! Rippledink recommends this San Diego Junior Theatre premiere at Casa del Prado Theatre.

Rock the boat this Halloween and set sail on the this Pier Pressure outing, a three-hour party featuring a two-hour party cruise in DC. Two world-class, open-format DJs are set to spin the hits on the Mount Vernon Yacht, a ship offering three large decks, two floors of music and plenty of panoramic windows to soak up the beautiful DC sunset and ocean views. Dress like an inhabitant of the famed Titanic ship, then kick back, relax, hit the well-stocked cash bars and enjoy an evening of dancing and fun.

Chasing a dangerous thrill and "for the fun of the thing," two students commit the perfect murder. Motivated by pride and vanity, Wyndham Brandon hides the body in a wooden chest right under the noses of his unsuspecting dinner guests! Adapted into the 1948 Alfred Hitchcock film, Patrick Hamilton's thriller Rope opens Actors Co-op's 27th season.

It's not often that you hear the phrases "family friendly" and "improv comedy" in the same sentence, but that's exactly what you get with this fun and funny show. Improv 4 Kids comes to the Broadway Comedy Club with an entertaining production that has impressed audiences of all ages in New York City and nationwide. No two versions are ever the same as the high-energy troupe Eight Is Never Enough creates songs and skits on the spot based on audience suggestions. Lots of audience volunteers get to join the action on stage, too. The troupe has played off-Broadway at the Lambs Theatre in New York City and presented more than 1,000 performances at the Laugh Factory in Times Square and the New York Improv.

For some 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the hottest venues on the stand-up circuit, hosting both up-and-comers and established comics. Known for developing some of the country's top performers -- including stars like Robin Williams, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho -- the club's famed showcases feature the funniest rising comics in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom already boast major TV credits. A fixture in San Francisco's famous North Beach, Cobb's offers a complete dinner menu and full-service bar for a complete evening of entertainment.

There's plenty of wild life to be experienced on the Vegas Strip, but none as majestic and beautiful as the tigers, dolphins and other exotic species at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. For more than a decade, starting in 1990, magicians Siegfried & Roy were the kings of the Las Vegas urban jungle with their stunning magic show at The Mirage featuring their famed white tigers. The duo may have retired from showbiz, but their beloved big cats still call the resort home. Spend the day among these truly awesome creatures, including bottlenose dolphins, the white tigers of Nevada, the white lions of Timbavati, Bengal tigers, a black panther, several leopards and their newest attraction, four tiger cubs who are available to view in a specially designed nursery. Learn about these endangered species and what's being done to restore their populations in the wild.

This tour takes visitors through the political core of Washington, D.C. -- from the original L'Enfant city plan to the tumultuous construction of the Capitol and grounds, the rise of the magnificent Beaux Arts Library of Congress and imposing Supreme Court, and into the present day. Prolific designers like Thomas Jefferson, Robert Mills, Frederick Law Olmsted and Daniel Burnham will feature prominently. Controversy, chaos and red tape abound in this walking tour from DC Design Tours, a treat for architecture and history enthusiasts.

Art often imitates life, but Murder and a Meal Dinner Theater melds the two seamlessly and serves it up along with a delicious three-course meal. Their latest lighthearted mystery show, Murder on the Movie Set, casts you and your fellow audience members as extras on a 1940s movie set. During rehearsal for the restaurant scene, things go horribly wrong, and we're talking more than just a fly in the soup -- There's been a murder! As possible witnesses, you have to help solve the whodunnit. Was it the frazzled director, the hunky leading man, the ditzy starlet, the aging diva, or her flamboyant, sharp-tongued wardrobe master? One thing is for sure: Hollywood will never be the same again!

Whodunits -- you gotta love 'em. From the secluded locales to the cast of colorful characters in which everyone's a suspect to the final, ingenious twist, the author who did it best was Agatha Christie. One of her most famous stories, The Mousetrap, has it all. A group of strangers trapped by a snowstorm discovers that a murderer is among them, and you'll never guess who it is! The longest-running play in history, The Mousetrap has been thrilling audiences continuously since its 1952 premiere in London's West End. Now you can experience the ultimate whodunit at Crown City Theatre Company in North Hollywood.

The Agitators reveals the 45-year friendship and occasional rivalry between two great, rebellious, and flawed American icons: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Great allies? Yes. But also, at times, great adversaries. The famous abolitionists met as idealistic youngsters in the 1840s, when they were full of hopes, dreams, and a common purpose. As they grew to become the cultural icons we know today, their movements collided, and their friendship was severely tested. This is the story of that 45-year friendship -- from its beginnings in Rochester, through a Civil War, and to the highest halls of government. These two great souls agitated the nation, agitated each other and helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Experience the history at Atlas Performing Arts Center through this loving and faithful portrait of two historical figures that also brims with modern urgency and relevance.

Jason Mast, the Hollywood star at the center of the new play Famous, has just been nominated for his first Oscar and is throwing a party to celebrate. Through his eyes, you'll witness a world fueled by sex, money and power, where image is everything. The night unfolds at an adrenaline-rushed pace, ultimately revealing one of Jason's darkest secrets. His attempt to control the outcome ignites a chain of events that pushes the boundaries of real friendship and reveals the true cost of fame. Writer-director Michael Leoni, whose previous hit, Elevator, earned raves from the Los Angeles Times and Broadway World, brings this look at the cost of fame to The 11:11.

You would be hard-pressed to find a comedy club with more history or greater pedigree than the Comedy Store's West Hollywood location along the Sunset Strip. Since its beginnings in the early '70s, the venue has regaled audiences with an unrelenting torrent of the biggest names in comedy, ranging from Sam Kinison to Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Chelsea Handler, Dane Cook and beyond. Through it all, the Comedy Store has never lost its quirky, intimate atmosphere, making it as inviting for the audience as it is the comics. At any given show you're guaranteed to see some of today's best and brightest stand-ups testing out material, and you never know what surprise guests might drop by to do a set.

Purple Reign has been partying like it's 1999 for more than a decade in Vegas, and shows no signs of letting up now. Tribute artist Jason Tenner and his high-powered band re-create the experience of seeing Prince in his prime -- as well as Vanity 6 and Morris Day and the Time -- in this high-energy show that lights up the stage with outrageous outfits and infectious hits including "Let's Go Crazy," "1999," "Kiss," "When Doves Cry," "Raspberry Beret" and more. Purple Reign got to perform on the Late Show with David Letterman and was named "Best Tribute Act" in a Las Vegas Review-Journal poll, and now they're bringing the fun and the funk to The Tropicana.

Join John Hancock, Dorothy Quincy and Samuel Adams at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a night of merrymaking at Boston's only colonial tavern night experience. Raise your cider high as you sample rustic fare, including a selection of carved meats, fresh cheeses, fruits and vegetables, and hearty breads, all served buffet style. At Huzzah! Tavern Nights, you'll learn boisterous songs and cheerful dance and play 18th-century games with the Sons of Liberty and Daughters of Freedom roaming around to keep the party festive.

Do you ever wish you could be unique without being different? All Bruce and Violet Wong want is to fit in and to have friends. When they discover they both have superpowers, the fate of the world falls into their hands. Will their unique strengths be enough to save the world from the Space Chupacabra? Find out when The Wong Kids in the Secret of the Space Chupacabra, Go! blasts onto the stage at the Merle Reskin Theatre in Chicago. The family play delivers an action-packed combo of storytelling and puppetry.

Hailed as "dazzling" and "a must-see one-woman marvel" by the Los Angeles Times, Sell/Buy/Date is an exuberant show inspired by the real-life experiences of people affected by the sex industry. Brimming with Sarah Jones' dazzling medley of masterful, multicultural characterizations, the play presents an honest, moving and even humorous look at a complex and fascinating subject, all while preserving the full humanity of voices seldom heard in the theatre. See it at Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre.

Spend a gorgeous day at the races at a true Los Angeles landmark with an exclusive Farriers package that includes food, craft beer, collectible keepsakes and more. Santa Anita Park's Farriers Package features Club House admission, complete with box seating and a racing program, along with a pint of local craft beer from the Farriers bar and an entree from one of Santa Anita's brand-new Club House Mezzanine eateries. And if the memories you make at Santa Anita Park aren't enough, the Farriers package also includes a commemorative pint glass so you can take a piece of the "Great Race Place" home with you.

From Vicki Quade, the creator of the popular comedy Late Nite Catechism, comes the new interactive comedy Bible Bingo. The Archdiocese's new gaming department needs to raise money for the parish. That's where you come in: Get ready to hit Chicago's Royal George Theatre to play bingo for a variety of wacky prizes. Along the way, you'll be drawn into conversation about everything from Adam and Eve to modern sins. Just be careful: You might laugh so hard you forget to yell "bingo."

The fact that Oscar Wilde, the genius behind The Importance of Being Earnest and other oh-so-grown-up stage comedies, also wrote for children often comes as a surprise. That his fairy tales are enchanting and very, very funny is no surprise at all. Indeed, "Oscar Wilde" himself comes out to introduce his tale, The Selfish Giant, now at the Players Theatre. Told through dance, puppetry, music and skilled storytelling, The Selfish Giant is an intriguing fable about a greedy giant who learns that his most prized possessions are worthless unless they're shared. Come early for an interactive arts workshop before the show. There you can meet key members of the play's creative team and make an art project that will be used in the performance ... and then can be taken home as a special souvenir.

Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of Los Angeles on this fun food tour. Your knowledgeable tour guide will lead you on a leisurely three-hour walking adventure through this extraordinary downtown area, sharing stories of the city's early settlers, Hollywood's heyday, architectural background and the transformation of L.A.'s culture and food scene. Along the way you'll get to enjoy tastes from unique eateries, including the best bakeries, authentic ethnic restaurants and renowned establishments currently creating a buzz in the foodie universe -- six stops in all. By the end of the tour, you'll be able to impress your friends with your vast knowledge of the city and its hidden culinary gems.

Funny and fierce, Gloria follows an ambitious group of editorial assistants at a notorious Manhattan magazine, each of whom hopes for a starry life of letters and a book deal before they turn 30. But when an ordinary humdrum workday becomes anything but, the stakes for who'll get to tell their own story becomes higher than ever. A trenchant commentary on the way personal tragedy can serve as grist for the ever-ravenous media machine, Gloria will make you laugh at the very things you should be frightened of. Get wrapped up in the drama of it all at the Atwater Village Theatre in L.A.

Shelton Theater celebrates 25 years in San Francisco with the Bay Area premiere of Tennessee Williams' black comedy play Baby Doll. The story follows a virgin child bride and her alcoholic husband in a revenge plot of seduction and justice. The film was created at the height of Williams' genius and reveals the master storyteller's vision of seduction, empathy and cruelty in the Deep South. This is your chance to see the lurid, controversial tale by the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner who also wrote A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, among other classics.

Free Pizza is a weekly extravaganza at Laugh Out Loud Chicago featuring musical guests, different improv groups from around the city, ensembles from The Laugh Out Loud League and The Improv Den. And yes, there's also free pizza -- just be sure to show up before it runs out!

In Showpony, a boutique advertising agency run by African-American women merges with a larger, Fortune 500 company. Hidden agendas, alliances and liaisons rise to the surface -- in both fierce and fiercely funny ways. “Judith Leora’s scathing new comedy Showpony takes off its stiletto heels and tramples the subject of racism and misogyny … And the amazing thing is Leora does so with a refreshingly wise and welcome wit” (Travis Holder, TicketHolder). Enjoy the world premiere of Show Pony, a Los Angeles Times CRITICS' CHOICE, at Burbank's Victory Theatre Center.

With his versatile comedy style and success with millions of viewers online, comedian Ryan Davis has attracted a diverse audience all around the world. He's opened for everyone from Saturday Night Live's Jay Pharoah to Michael Blackson and Tom Green, and headlined his own hilarious sets at clubs across the country. Whether he's riffing on bad jobs or the problems with other people's kids, Ryan Davis is sure to bring the funny to this headlining show at Tommy T's Comedy Club in Rancho Cordova.

Every performance of a play is a little different, but The Infinite Wrench takes that concept to a whole nother level. Featuring a barrage of two-minute plays from the Neo-Futurists, this production delivers those plays in a different order each time, based largely on interactions with the audience. You'll see the sets come up and go down, you'll hear shouts from your fellow spectators, and you'll experience theater like you've never experienced it before. See this daring production at the Neo-Futurarium in Chicago.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed the music for one hit musical after another, and School of Rock is his latest smash! This New York Times Critics' Pick was adapted from the 2003 film School of Rock that launched Jack Black as a full-blown star. Featuring 14 new songs from Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the film, School of Rock is raising the roof at the Winter Garden Theatre. Reuters declares, "Andrew Lloyd Webber has Broadway rocking!" The show follows Dewey Finn, who was kicked out of his band and is struggling to make ends meet when he finds himself in the most unlikely of jobs -- teaching at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students' talent for classical music, he decides to teach them about rock, turning this class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock band. Don't miss the show that Entertainment Weekly calls "an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!"

Experience the DC Comedy Showcase in Adams Morgan, D.C. at Comedy Club DC. The showroom and tavern will have you feeling fresh and ready to kick back for the best laughs. Laugh Buzz Comedy hosts nationally touring comedians and showcases the hottest local comedians. Talent from HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central are known to drop in on any given night. Bask in the cool atmosphere, enjoy friendly and attentive staff, and listen to famous comedy in a range of styles. It's the perfect idea for D.C. date night, meeting new people, or just a fun night on the town.

Fans of Drunk History and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare, where an entirely serious Shakespeare play is performed with one entirely inebriated cast member. For the last six years, Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare has been performed in the darkest corners and diviest bars in the UK, and the cast is now bringing the good time to Boston. Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show is fresh off sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe festivals, where a cast member drinks beer, wine and whiskey on stage, drunkenly sings the Dawson's Creek theme song and occasionally (accidentally, of course) bares a nipple or two. Brush up on your Bard knowledge, and head over to The Rockwell for a drunken twist on Romeo and Juliet, because this is Shakespeare as you never knew you wanted to see him before.

Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with After Hours, a late-night improv show. It's interactive. It's hyperactive. It's the most fun you can have past bedtime. Come see an entirely improvised, entirely ridiculous 60 minutes that'll leave you with a full-fledged comedy hangover at Chicago's UP Comedy Club.

Learn about the gruesome side of Philadelphia history during Grim Philly's Serial Killers & Cemetery Tour. Far from your average Liberty Bell excursion, this walking tour is led by a knowledgeable professor who will lead you along major tourist sights north of Market Street while imparting lesser-known information about serial killers, slayings and psychopaths. You'll see Benjamin Franklin's Grave, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross House and more while learning about the dark deeds of murderers like Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher and H.H. Holmes. Your ticket price includes admission to a burial ground and Christ Church, along with a beer or other beverage.

Celebrated satirist Will Durst has performed for three elected presidents (if you count Al Gore ... which Durst does) and appeared as a commentator on CNN, NPR and C-SPAN. Now, he's headed back to The Marsh in San Francisco with The Durst Case Scenario: Midterm Madness, his up-to-the-minute, lightning-paced comedic exploration of a changing America during the "Time of Trump." Hailed as "[q]uite possibly the best political comedian working in the country today" by none other than The New York Times, Durst's cutting-edge commentary is pulled from the latest political headlines, and is always as timely and as irreverent as the president's latest 4:00 a.m. tweet.

According to legend, anyone who sees her dies. She's The Woman in Black, and she's the haunting presence at the heart of the eerie thriller that's been running in London's famed West End for close to 30 years and also happens to be the basis of a hit 2012 movie starring Daniel Radcliffe. In this "truly nerve-shredding experience" (The Daily Mail), an obsessive lawyer teams up with a skeptical actor to delve into his past and cleanse the curse the attorney believes looms over his family, but as the two men recreate the events of one ill-fated night, the exorcism becomes more of a life-threatening summoning. Catch this gripping ghost story at the Pasadena Playhouse.

In Edge of Life, a doctor is caught in the middle of the debate between the right to die and the choice of a patient to live the remainder of their life on their own terms. This moving story examines the difficult and multifaceted decisions regarding the right to die, including loved ones, doctors, and patients facing the edge of life. See Joel Z. Cornfield's play in this production at Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago.

Guadalupe in the Guest Room tells the story of two people -- with nothing in common but a shared grief -- who bond in the most unexpected ways. Written by rising bilingual playwright Tony Meneses, the play is a deeply moving and funny celebration of life, new beginnings and the healing power of telenovelas. Watch the birth of an unlikely friendship when this Teatro Pueblo Nuevo dramedy plays at New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad.

Three beloved stories by Eric Carle, award-winning children's book illustrator and author, are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Meanwhile, high up in the sky, Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, including a sheep, an airplane, a shark and more. The Mixed-Up Chameleon is bored with his life, which consists of sitting around and predictably changing color all day. Following an adventurous trip to the zoo, he attempts to emulate the beautiful animals he sees before coming to the conclusion that there is value in his own unique self. Adapted, designed and directed by Jim Morrow, with music by Steven Naylor and narration by Gordon Pinsent, this hour-long production features the imaginative approach to storytelling through theater that has earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. See it at Detroit's Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

Celebrate the intimate and spectacular beauty of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan's impressive skyline from the decks of the magnificent 82-foot schooner Shearwater. This 1929 vessel, built from native hardwoods, is New York City's only floating designated landmark. When the Gatsby-era ship's sails unfurl, sit back and enjoy the casually elegant atmosphere as this ocean-tested vessel glides comfortably through world-famous New York Harbor during the relaxing 90-minute ride. Your ticket includes a serving of beer, wine or choice of soft drink.

What damage can a Ping-Pong ball do as it hurtles at 700 miles an hour through a vacuum tube? Can you see the shape of sound in a dancing flame? Find out the answers to these mind-bending questions and more when lifetime professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo brings his scientific "magic" to the off-Broadway stage in That Physics Show. Maiullo's been a physics demonstrator at Rutgers University for over 20 years and has become a regular on The Weather Channel. His eye-opening performance features segments on everything from motion and momentum to sound waves and vibrations. See these feats of physics -- described as a cross between Stomp, Blue Man Group and The Gazillion Bubble Show -- at New York's Playroom Theater.

The global phenomenon Blue Man Group just keeps getting better. Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. Electrify your night at the specially designed state-of-the-art Blue Man Theater at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Dare to live in full color -- 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it's your turn.

Enjoy spectacular views of the architecture of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River, Boston Harbor and the Charles River Locks. From a panoramic-windowed boat, the Charles Riverboat Company will show you beautiful landmarks including the Hancock Tower, the Marriott Custom House, the Prudential Building, the Old North Church, Longfellow Bridge and the Back Bay, in addition to cutting-edge contemporary structures. This informative 90-minute tour is narrated by a knowledgable Boston By Foot guide and co-sponsored by BSA Space, a center for architecture and design.

Named Best Dinner Show in Los Angeles and Denver four years running, The Dinner Detective comes to Houston to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect -- including you! The evening kicks off with a reception featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights.

Could you be dining with a killer? Named "Best Dinner Show" in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The Dinner Detective makes its way to New Jersey to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a four-course dinner at the elegant DoubleTree by Hilton in Philadelphia. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day and actors are dressed just like everyone else, you'll have no way of knowing whether someone at your table is just another guest or one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect ... including you! The event starts out with a reception featuring plated hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes fresh rolls and butter, salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights.

In BRAVO 25, named "Best Bet" by New York's Theatre Is Easy and winner of the ENCORE! Producers' Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2017, queer artist Eliza Gibson draws on her real-life experience as a social worker and therapist to bring to life an A.I. avatar and six humans in a support group unlike any you've ever seen! Amber the A.I. therapist is here. Broken hearts, addicts in recovery and a polyamorous lesbian await the arrival of Superintelligence, a grieving savant who likes donuts ... Wait, someone needs a piece of somebody's liver? Maybe it's time to return to our breath. See this award-winning play at The Marsh San Francisco's MainStage Theater.

From silent movies to live theater, classic show tunes to modern dance, Fullerton's Muckenthaler Cultural Center is once again the place to be for unique and accessible entertainment. In 2018, guests will encounter Don Knott's daughter, Karen -- honoring her father with a one-woman show about his life. Plus, Celtic bluegrass, American Ragtime, and a heartfelt and humorous tribute to 70s soft rock bands!

This Pulitzer-prize winning play is based on the diary written by one of the most inspiring essayists of the 20th century. Winner of four Tony awards, including Best Play, The Diary of Anne Frank continues to be one of the most enduring Jewish dramas of our time. JCAT is so proud to bring this inspiring play, the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards, to the stage for its inaugural production in its new home, The Alan and Diane Lieberman Theater.

Our newest addition to the dark side walking tours, explore Capitol Hill with your guide to talk about scandals and hauntings. DC By Foot's Capitol Hill Ghost Tour is a walking tour intended to provide guests with the history of the largest historic residential neighborhood in DC, with a dark twist. The guides will discuss the deaths, ghosts, curses and often violent figures and events of Capitol Hill. You'll hear about hauntings associated with the Capitol, the Library of Congress, Old Capitol Prison, historic homes and dark parks.

Immerse yourself in a unique New York experience discovering the hidden parts of iconic Central Park. The parks 843 wooded acres contain many enclaves that are rarely seen by tourists. There are waterfalls, ravines, wooded arbors, bird sanctuaries, a willow-shaded loch and formal gardens to visit. On this two-hour guided walking tour, you'll discover the northern part of Central Park, an unexplored and lightly traveled revelation to both native New Yorkers and visitors alike.

The Bronx is rich in culture and food experiences. Now you can explore the area known as New York's culinary center with Inside Out Tours' three-hour excursion through Little Italy and Arthur Avenue. This Bronx neighborhood is teeming with Italian bakeries, specialty shops, fish markets, butcher shops and more. You'll learn about the history of Belmont and Fordham Roads and the immigrants from Italy, Ireland and other locations who helped form the neighborhood's local history. Then visit the thriving business district of Little Italy to sample culinary treats. Your group and guide will meet at Grand Central Station, then take an easy train ride to the Bronx to check out -- or rediscover -- this vital section of the borough.

Time Out New York raved, it's "a thrilling, gender-flipped slice of Manifest Destiny." This subversive tale of 10 men, four boats and two rivers contains none of the above. Pack your gear for this 21st-century telling of 19th-century American explorer and one-armed Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell, who assembles a brawny band of soldiers, trappers and adventurers to explore the waterways of the American West. Inspired by Powell's actual travel log from 1869, Jaclyn Backhaus's nimble and ingenious script is provocative, laugh-out-loud theater, performed by a cast of women who infuse America's historic myths of male conquest with a sly blast of subtext. Catch Men on Boats at A.C.T.'s Strand Theater in San Francisco.

Retired burlesque queen Beatrice Shelton desperately needs a vacation -- and not another trip up to Helen, Georgia, to see that "precious little German village for the umpteenth time." A Sassy Seniors Cruise through the Caribbean may be just the ticket if she can just convince her best friend Eaddy Mae Clayton to stop praying and go with her. Unfortunately, things have not been very pleasant at Magnolia Place Assisted Living since evil Nurse Pat Jones began working there. Beatrice teams up with newest resident Imogene Fletcher and soap opera-obsessed Maude Jenkins to put a plan in motion. A mystery unfolds with laughter as the gals try to outsmart Nurse Jones and figure out why so many residents have been moved to "the dark side," what exactly is that mysterious pill and what happened to Doctor Head? If they can solve the mystery, they may make it to the cruise ship after all. Watch these sassy sleuths dig for clues when Leslie Kimball's play Four Old Broads hits the stage at Marietta's New Theatre in the Square.

Named "Best Dinner Show" in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The Dinner Detective serves up a tasty whodunit along with a four-course dinner at Embassy Suites Salt Lake/West Valley City. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll have no way of knowing whether someone at your table is just another guest or one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect ... including you. The event starts out with a reception featuring passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes salad, choice of entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights.

In this campy spoof of 1950s low-budget, sci-fi B-movies like "Cat Women of the Moon," "Queen of Outer Space," and "Rocketship X-M, " Earth launches the first manned rocket to the planet Mars in response to mysterious distress signals -- and encounters a race of Amazon vampires with a thirst for human blood, led by the evil Queen Voluptua. A world premiere written and directed by Michael Dale Brown.

A favorite across the country, The Dinner Detective serves up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this popular comic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect, including you. The event starts out with a reception featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights.

Sunday brunch has never been so glam. Grab your girlfriends and a mimosa (or three) for Bitches Who Brunch, a first-class yet relaxing afternoon of music, comedy and show-stopping striptease featuring the world-famous Moonlight Dolls. You'll be dazzled by the Dolls' signature pop-up style that promises a one-of-a-kind weekend thrill. Host Abby Cadabra (Winner - Best Tease, San Antonio Burlesque Festival) leads the glittering troupe through electrifying aerial acts (keep your eyes peeled for the gorgeous, gravity-defying Ariel Airheart) and sizzling dance numbers. For additional purchase, you can dine on classic brunch fare like French Toast & Fried Chicken in Houston's elegant and sunny Prohibition Supperclub & Bar. Cap your weekend with the yummy cocktails, delectable brunch and pastie-perfect production of The Moonlight Dolls Presents: Bitches Who Brunch.

ComedySportz is Seattle's leading improv comedy show. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. The audience is always a part of this interactive, family-friendly show, and audience volunteers sometimes even wind up on stage. It's perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family, since kids love it as much as grown-ups.

Be there when AstonRep Theatre Company presents this classic play from the author of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Valene and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father's house after his recent death, find it impossible to exist without massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only Father Welsh, the local young priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabbles spiral into vicious and bloody carnage. Enjoy Martin McDonagh's The Lonesome West at Chicago's Raven Theatre West Stage.

In the hit thriller film The Silence of the Lambs, rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling matches wits with the brilliant-but-insane Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter to catch the serial killer known only as Buffalo Bill. Clarice faces her own demons while racing the clock to decipher Lecter's clues before another innocent young woman is killed and skinned by Buffalo Bill. Now the laugh-out-loud, raunchy satire Silence! The Musical brings back the creepiness but with a whole lot more fun! The saucy (and very adult) stage show features a singing chorus of floppy-eared lambs, who narrate the action as Buffalo Bill gleefully kidnaps the hapless Catherine Martin at a hoedown. Even Dr. Lecter makes an appearance, singing about the life he'd like to lead someday outside his prison walls. See the winner of the 2012 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical when it comes to Let Live Theater at The Actors Company in Los Angeles.

Actor-comedian Sinbad doesn't tell jokes so much as regale the crowd with hilarious stories about his childhood, parenthood and whatever else life throws at him. It's a style that has led him to be ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 stand-up comedians of all time. Sinbad first gained fame on TV's Star Search and A Different World, before appearing in such hit films as Houseguest and Jingle All the Way. He has won multiple NAACP Image Awards and had several hit HBO stand-up specials, as well as an acclaimed Comedy Central special, Where U Been?

Eliza Clark's Quack exposes the shaky foundations of the wellness industry, the fleeting nature of 21st-century fame and the relationship between the powerful men who dole out advice and the women who are supposed to receive it with a smile. Dr. Irving Baer and his daytime talk show reaches millions of women across America who rely on Baer to help them lose weight, manifest their destinies, and take their health into their own hands. When a take-down piece of journalism goes viral, leaving Baer's career hanging in the balance, his marriage on the rocks and his carefully maintained public persona in peril -- one thing becomes clear: if Baer is going to fall from grace, he's bringing everyone else with him. See this hilarious new comedy at Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

The longest-running dinner show in Las Vegas, Marriage Can Be Murder is an interactive and outrageous murder mystery experience in which the actors are planted among you and the other unsuspecting guests. This award-winning two-hour experience at The D Casino Hotel is a murder-mystery dinner show like no other, featuring a host of hilarious characters, confounding clues and plenty of audience interaction. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and become part of the fun as you try to figure out "whodunit" in this one-of-a-kind show.

This solo comedy/horror show reveals the secrets of the past, present and possibly future residents of the Lafayette family's infamous house. With the intent to help you, the audience, feel better about their life's obstacles, Madame Lafayette will introduce you to characters who have lessons to share -- such as learning to love yourself, face your fears and have faith. Starring Briané Goodrum, House Lafayette can be enjoyed at Chicago's iO Theater.

Park yourself down at Arts Garage to enjoy world-class music from established, Grammy-winning artists and exciting, new up-and-comers in a comfortable cabaret atmosphere in Delray Beach. From jazz, blues, Latin and soul to world music, classical, urban and hip-hop, Arts Garage attracts famed artists and "performers at the top of their game" (Palm Beach Post) with its excellent acoustics and intimate, up-close seating. You're also welcome to bring your own food and drink to make your evening complete, or partake in snacks and sodas from the concessions stand.

This punchy, 75-minute production recaptures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, then globally successful film, and repackages it into an immersive stage performance -- where the audience is literally part of the show, including the notorious "Worst Toilet in Scotland" scene. Trainspotting is the story of Mark Renton and his friends, living through the Edinburgh heroin scene of the '80s. Harry Gibson's original stage adaptation, written before it became the famous blockbuster film, was instantly successful and controversial, and won the Sunday Times Award for Best New Play. Don't miss this production at the 777 Theatre in New York City.

Don your cleverest and kinkiest costumes for a Halloween night of music, dancing and drinks along the deep waters of Lake Michigan. Aboard the Spirit of Chicago, you'll have the chance to groove your way across three floors to this year's most popular jams while gazing at romantic city views of Chicago's stunning architecture. Whether you're a kooky witch or a sleek cat, cash bars serving wine, beer and cocktails on every floor will allow you truly take your Halloween weekend to the next level this year. For one night of the year, you get to step into someone else's shoes -- or paws. Why not do it while partying on a massive boat?

The beautiful Cafe Sevilla invites guests to come and enjoy a magical evening of Spanish and Gypsy flamenco dance, an authentic three-course meal and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. Celebrating its 25th year, Sevilla is a fixture in Long Beach, and its flamenco dinner-show showcases a variety of dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. Adding to the gypsy vibe, Saturday shows will feature a live belly dancer. The included dinner features a salad, the famous Spanish dish paella Valenciana or short rib/salmon duet, and for dessert, crema Catalana, the restaurant's award-winning chocolate espresso creme brulee. A tapas menu, full bar, eclectic wine list and other menu upgrades are also available for a la carte purchase.

This Halloween, creep into the Velvet Lounge and get your freak on as SoCal's leading drag dinner theater presents the Drop Dead GOREgeous Dinner Show, an all-new production of its popular seasonal show. Indulge in a world of mystery and horror as a fury of freaks trickle out of their mad house to come play with (and scare) you. These lovely female impersonators will bewitch you with their charms and haunt your nightmares, so prepare yourself for plenty of blood, guts and glitter. In addition to the show, you'll enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal.

Once famed throughout the region as 23 East, Ardmore Music Hall (AMH) is a rock club with a rich history, providing Philadelphia's Main Line with live shows by an impressive array of artists including George Clinton & P-Funk, The Hooters, Toots & the Maytals, The Psychedelic Furs, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Stanley Clarke, members of the Grateful Dead / The Doors / Phish, Macy Gray, Television, Snarky Puppy, Dick Dale, Steve Earle and many more. With a wide dance space, a low and intimate stage, optional seating with great sight lines, 20-plus craft beers on draft and a balcony viewing area for larger events, AMH offers up some of the city's coolest concerts, ranging from rock to funk, jam, roots, adult contemporary, Americana and everything in between.

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs Weekend Improv. Done in the same fully improvised style as hit shows like Whose Line Is it Anyway?, Weekend Improv combines live action, video and audience participation into a truly unique, laugh-filled evening -- all in an intimate, cabaret setting. From scenes and songs to crazy games -- it's all made up on the spot and based on audience suggestions. You never know what might happen next, but it's sure to leave you in stitches.

A favorite across the country, The Dinner Detective serves up a tasty whodunit along with a seated four-course dinner. And since this popular comic murder mystery is set in the present day, you'll never know whether someone at your table is one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect -- including you! The event starts out with a reception featuring tray-passed hors d'oeuvres followed by the meal, which includes salad, an entrée and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. Everyone gets a commemorative mug, and the top sleuth wins a prize package -- and some serious bragging rights -- at the end of the evening.

Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted Frederick Knott's 1966 original, giving it a new setting. In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller's chilling conclusion. Chills are sure to ensue when Wait Until Dark lurks onto the stage at Patio Playhouse in Escondido.

There's nothing more warm-and-cozy autumnal than taking in the reds and yellows of the season while sipping cider. You can do both aboard the Clipper City Tall Ship during this Ciderfest cruise. While you enjoy Instagram-worthy shots of NYC, your taste buds will delight in sampling Hudson Valley hard ciders and seasonal craft beer. Pair it with a bratwurst. Then curl up with a loved one and feel the fall breeze as you take in the view. Hot mulled cider will also be available for purchase.

Fans of comedy and improv shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? will love Chicago's ComedySportz, a fun, fast-paced event that's great for the whole family. Two highly skilled teams battle for laughs and points as they create scenes, games and songs on the spot with audience participation and suggestions incorporated into the act. It's never the same show twice, and you might even end up on stage yourself! The competition moves at a blazing pace, and you ultimately get to decide the winner.

For more than a decade, the performers of Red Hots Burlesque have been bumping and grinding their way across the best stages in New York and San Francisco. Now the United States' longest-running queer burlesque show's moving their popular Friday night extravaganza to the Stud, San Francisco's oldest gay bar! Voted San Francisco's hottest happy hour by SF Weekly, Red Hots features burlesque's signature striptease numbers, along with comedy, drag, live music, death-defying aerials, acrobatics and more. This all-inclusive troupe boasts talent from every gender, size, cultural background and performance style, and with a rotating roster of international performers, you're guaranteed to see an all-new show each and every time.

Relax aboard the swanky 1920s-style yacht Manhattan as you cruise the Hudson, East and Harlem Rivers, guided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The esteemed organization designed this tour to spotlight some of Manhattan's most noted structures, areas and exterior styles. You'll get the design lowdown on iconic buildings like the Trinity Church, the Woolworth Building, the new World Trade Center and many others, along with historical, social, engineering and environmental info and more. The almost-three-hour cruise around the island -- passing under all 18 bridges -- includes a serving of beer, wine or champagne from the bar and light snacks as well as soda, water, tea or coffee.

Set in a single, well-to-do dining room, this innovative dramatic comedy from A.R. Gurney (Love Letters) presents a vivid portrait of family life through a mosaic of interrelated scenes. Through the ensuing series of 18 overlapping vignettes, covering an array of different time periods, the show's small cast of actors plays a range of different characters, revealing a wide array of insight into the human condition -- the joy, sorrow, love and laughter that accompanies the family life of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP. Enjoy Evergreen Players' touching and humorous production of The Dining Room at the Center Stage.

See all your favorite reality shows recreated in one place, live onstage at Laugh Out Loud Chicago. Drama, plot twists, eliminations, confessionals, villains and someone to root for! Anything can happen and every show is different. One actor survives and you have a voice in deciding the winner. The tribe has spoken: you're either in, or you're out. So don't sashay away.

Interested in being schooled on the history and background of the many beautiful bridges and tunnels that connect NYC's boroughs? The 1920s-style luxury yacht Manhattan provides the perfect setting for a relaxing and educational afternoon tour of New York City's engineering wonders. An architecture and city planning professor rides along to provide fascinating facts on the city's tunnels, bridges -- including the Brooklyn, Manhattan, George Washington, High and Williamsburg -- and infrastructure and mass transit feats. The almost-three-hour cruise around the island includes a beverage from the onboard bar and light hors d'oeuvres.

Risking everything to stand up for social justice, German college student Sophie Scholl courageously led the only major act of civil disobedience against Hitler and his fascist regime. Scholl's moral strength is tested while being interrogated for her crimes, leading her to question whether to save her own life or continue her righteous crusade. Based on true events, We Will Not Be Silent is a provocative and timely new work that examines the role of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Watch it all unfold at Watertown's Mosesian Center for the Arts.

Just when you thought you'd heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a stranger walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Steven Dietz's acclaimed and already widely produced dramatic thriller Yankee Tavern -- a selection of the National New Play Network's Continued Life Project -- is a fierce, funny, and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word. Catch it at the Wade James Theatre in Edmonds.

If you like the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? then you'll love ComedySportz Houston, a fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family, now running at the CSz Arena. See two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot with audience participation and suggestions incorporated into the act. With the help of a referee, the audience will generate suggestions for improv games and determine the winner. Fast, fun and interactive, no two shows are alike.

An irresistible comedy with thrills and derring-do set in the news room. Hildy wants to break away from journalism and go on a belated honeymoon. There is a jailbreak and into Hildy's hands falls the escapee as hostage. He conceals his prize in a rolltop desk and phones his scoop to his managing editor. Their job is to prevent other reporters and the sheriff from opening the desk and finding their story. Some hoodlums are enlisted to remove the desk, but they get mixed up with a Boy Scout troop and the mayor and a cleaning woman, among others. It's a whirlwind wrap up with Hildy finally making his breakaway. Catch The Front Page at Oil Lamp Theater.

Players Theatre's Halloween-themed short play festival is so frighteningly fun, even its title is scary! BOO is a three-week series that features works from a variety of playwrights, each presenting their own unique brand of Halloween horror in the form of short plays. Once your pulse returns to normal, you'll vote for your favorite play of the night, and at the end of the week the audience favorite wins a cash prize. New York's Steve and Marie Sgouros Theatre offers an intimate setting that's perfect for producing this year's spine-tingling thrills. Please see the full event description for a schedule of plays.

What makes Hollywood so weird? Is it the culture, the people or something supernatural? Honestly, it's everything, which makes this neighborhood so wonderfully kooky and endearing. Grab your cameras, ghost gear and otherworldly curiosity for a walking tour packed with haunted locations and scary stories in Los Angeles. Step into the shoes of the fallen stars of Hollywood and peer into the grisly fates that fame and fortune had in store for them. In between sights, you'll take a break at a haunted bar to make the rest of the journey extra enjoyable. Meet at the Sweet! Hollywood candy store in the Hollywood and Highland mall for a stroll through Hollywood with the ghost hosts with the most.

What better way to welcome fall than listening to dark tales of the ghastly deeds and wandering spirits that haunt the brick buildings and gravestones of Harvard Square? This 90-minute guided walking tour, conducted by experts attired in period costume, will send shivers down your spine as you listen to stories of gruesome murders, untimely deaths, dismemberments and other things that go bump in the night. Stories of lovers in mourning, deceased Harvard students and other creepy occurrences will be shared during this tour of the Square, which will culminate in the Burial Ground. Never again will you feel completely alone while making your way through Harvard Square!

Could you be dining with a killer? Named "Best Dinner Show" in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The Dinner Detective makes its way to Orange County to serve up a tasty whodunit along with a four-course dinner. And since this comedic murder mystery is set in the present day and actors are dressed just like everyone else, you'll have no way of knowing whether someone at your table is just another guest or one of the talented cast of improvisers. In fact, everyone's a suspect ... including you! The event starts out with a reception featuring plated hors d'oeuvres, followed by the meal, which includes fresh rolls and butter, salad, an entree and dessert. Between courses you can expect plenty of murder, mayhem and hidden clues coming to light as you puzzle through the crime. The top sleuth even wins a prize package at the end of the evening -- not to mention serious bragging rights.

The Resting Place is a provocative and intense look at an American family in a cloudburst of crisis. Filled with raw humor, piercing darkness and fierce love, this new play from Ashlin Halfnight addresses familial obligation, guilt and our own complacency and culpability in wrongdoing, asking: How do we reconcile our love for someone with the knowledge of their horrifying transgression? Catch the world premiere of The Resting Place at San Francisco's Magic Theatre.

Monkey Business recounts the extraordinary lives and harrowing journey of Hans and Margret Rey, the husband-and-wife duo who penned the beloved Curious George children's books. It's been 75 years since Curious George first touched the hearts and minds of children around the world, but little is known about his creators, German Jews living in Paris who narrowly escaped Nazi occupation by fleeing on makeshift bicycles across Europe, carrying their yet-to-be-published manuscript with them. In this vivid, mixed-media documentary, interviews are augmented by original hand-drawn animations and a treasure trove of archival materials from the Rey estate, including wartime journals, photographs, letters and unpublished sketches and notes. This documentary screening at Mercer Island's Stroum Jewish Community Center includes a post-film panel and Q&A.

Las Vegas Seance offers an entertaining exposé of the tricks of fraudulent mediums of a bygone era ... followed by a genuine seance with celebrity spirits. Walk into a dimly-lit room in the mystifying Majestik Theatre. Candles are lit and a Ouija board is set up to help you cross the realm from one world to the next. Will you make contact? Can you find the answer to secrets from the other side? Find out at Royal Resort Hotel.

Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on the planet. Located in the heart of the new Belmont Theater District just minutes from downtown, the Laugh Factory is renowned for attracting high-caliber stand-up talent, including up-and-coming comics and big-name stars from TV and film. For its recurring Chicago's Best Stand-Up show, the club pulls together an ever-changing and original lineup of comedy titans, representing the best the Windy City has to offer.

This HalloWeekend, hit the trick-or-treat trail to some of the hottest haunts in Hoboken, where you'll enjoy easy entry and drink specials at more than 10 of the best bars. Costumes are, of course, encouraged for this frighteningly fun event, which kicks off at Biggie's. Once you check in, you'll receive your wristband and map of participating venues, then you'll be free to hit Hoboken's famous bars for all the thrills and chills you can handle.

The award winning Backdoor Comedy Club is the city's longest running stand-up comedy showcase and, after 20 years, still reigns as the hot spot for Dallas comedy. Named "Best Comedy Club" by D Magazine and "hottest stand-up comedy showcase in the Southwest" by the Dallas Observer, Backdoor Comedy Club is the place to go for laughs. Shows feature eight or more comedians per night, including national touring comics from Comedy Central, Showtime and NBC's Last Comic Standing, as well as the best of the local pros. The coziness of the Backdoor takes you back to the roots of stand-up and gives you the intimate vibe of the original comedy rooms in NYC and LA.

This HalloWeekend, hit the trick-or-treat trail to some of the hottest haunts in Nashville, where you'll enjoy easy entry and drink specials at several of the best bars in all of Tennessee. Costumes are, of course, encouraged for this frighteningly fun event, which kicks off at Winners Bar & Grill. Once you check in, you'll receive your wristband and map of participating venues, then you'll be free to hit Nashville's famous bars for all the thrills and chills you can handle.

The mother-daughter body-swapping classic Freaky Friday morphs into musical-comedy form as "a polished, peppy, modern fairy tale" (Washington Post) in this latest adaptation -- which hits the stage at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Lauderdale. An overworked mom and a stressed-out teen magically switch places, literally spending a day in each other's shoes -- and they've only got a day to make things right before soon-to-be-married mom takes a walk down the aisle. This live stage version from the Slow Burn Theatre features "a driving pop and rock score" by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then).

You'll be treated like a king or queen at this two-hour magical meal hosted by a royal wizard. Saucy serving wenches bring you hearty food, tempting beverages and cheeky banter while Merlin the Magician provides an evening of entertainment you won't soon forget. His mesmerizing magic feats range from sleight of hand to grand illusion, and he's a bit of a comedian as well. The Rib Trader Restaurant in Orange offers dinner with sides included in the ticket price, plus wine, beer and cocktails are available for purchase.

Cap off a romantic night in the city and take in the twinkling lights of the beautiful Boston skyline with this hour-long nighttime cruise of the harbor. The smooth-running Northern Lights provides a great evening on the water, with an open-air top deck and a climate-controlled interior cabin. Relax and enjoy sights like the Old North Church, the U.S.S. Constitution, the Leonard B. Zakim Bridge, the Seaport District and more. There's even an onboard bar with beer, wine, soda, water and snacks available for purchase.

Improv only gets one chance to be funny. What if you could give it new life and fresh humor by honing the scene until it reaches its full potential? Five veteran improvisers also become the director of the scene, who guides their creative process into its hilarious, entertaining and marketable finished product. Enjoy the process as much as the conclusion with The Scene, an inventive new take on improv at Chicago's iO Theater.

Peti & Taller are in town! Join "The Hooligans of Magic" at Hooters Casino Hotel for an action-packed, laughter-filled evening of magic and mayhem where Mateo Amieva and Christian Ford prove that anything is possible in Sin City! Starring Mateo Amieva from the hit Las Vegas show Criss Angel: MINDFREAK by Cirque Du Soleil and Christian Ford aka the "Bad-Boy of Magic" from the Golden Globe-winning FOX Comedy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Enjoy a three-hour cruise aboard Manhattan's all-glass dining vessel and thrill to the unforgettable 180-degree vistas of the magnificent New York City skyline, accompanied by a three-course plated dinner (including vegetarian and gluten-free options), a bountiful wine list and entertainment by a jazz trio and cabaret singer. Enjoy your meal in one of two climate-controlled dining rooms, then dance the night away on the centrally located hardwood dance floor and enjoy drinks from the full-service cash bar. If it's nice out, take a stroll on one of the two outdoor decks offering wide-open views of Manhattan and enjoy an evening out you won't soon forget.

Theater and circus arts are intertwined in an absurdist, cynical, tender and very funny look at aging. Three elderly men arrive with suitcases in a windowless room, having answered an advertisement offering "Small Part for an Old Clown." When no one arrives to interview them, they start performing their old routines, and the competition is on. Inspired by Federico Fellini's 1970 mockumentary The Clowns, this West Coast premiere by Matei Visniec comes to the Odyssey Theatre in L.A.

Why should kids get all the treats at Halloween? This year, delight your taste buds -- without all that door-to-door walking -- at Wilkes-Barre's HalloWine & Spirits Fest"aPalooza." You'll have four hours to sample all the offerings from local wineries and distilleries at the Woodlands Inn. Your ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, and if you discover your new favorite wine or spirit, the makers will have bottles available to purchase. There'll also be a variety of other vendors on-site, offering everything from psychic services to beef jerky.

Young, tattooed and undeniably hip, Cindy Kaza is about as far from the wrinkled, gypsy-fortuneteller stereotype as you can get. But the differences aren't only cosmetic. Unlike other so-called psychics who channel tantalizing but vague messages from beyond, Kaza "brings through" extremely specific evidence like names, personality traits and favorite phrases of those now on the other side. Trained at the famed Arthur Findlay School of Intuitive Sciences in England, Kaza is not only clairvoyant (clear seeing) but clairaudient (clear hearing) and clairsentient (clear feeling). All three unique gifts will be on display in a moving and thrilling presentation at Tommy T's Comedy Comedy Club in Rancho Cordova.

The HalloWeekend pub crawl is one of the most anticipated events of the year. What is the pub crawl you ask? Imagine the world's sexiest people in the most outlandish costumes, crawling the streets of Manhattan on the best party holiday of the year. This year, Pubcrawls.com has added even more bars across all of Manhattan to the list, so you'll be able to truly experience the magic and wonder of the greatest city in the world on the most exciting night of the year: Halloween. What can be better than spending your Halloween with amazing friends, great drink specials and the most ridiculous costumes in the world? Come out to Bar None to kick off your Halloween celebration in NYC.

Oingo Boingo Dance Party features former members of the legendary new wave group Oingo Boingo, performing hits "Dead Man's Party," "Weird Science," "We Close Our Eyes," "Only a Lad," and many more. Original '80s and '90s-era Oingo Boingo members Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez, Sam "Sluggo" Phipps, Carl Graves, and on occasion Steve Bartek, John Avila, and Doug Legacy team up with an all-star band for a night of frenzied flashback fun at the Beverly Hills Saban Theatre.

This musical sensation transports you to Springfield High School's 1958 prom and introduces you to the Wonderettes -- four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, with amazing voices to match. Each one wants to make it big, and by the second act's 10-year high school reunion you'll find out which of them did. The leading ladies keep this nostalgic romp rocking with their versions of '50s and '60s jukebox classics like "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "Lipstick on Your Collar," "It's My Party" and many more. Discover for yourself why The New York Times called The Marvelous Wonderettes "an utter charm bomb" at this Kirk Theatre production on NYC's famed Theatre Row.

A perfect end to your weekend, the Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise takes you on a relaxing sunset trip around the harbor set to live jazz. Come aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style New England yacht, as the sun dips down over the beautiful Boston skyline and waterfront. You'll enjoy great views of landmarks like Fort Independence, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and the Marriot Custom House Tower, all while the Benjamin Young Trio keeps things swingin' with jazz favorites and original tunes. This 1.5-hour cruise will also have drinks and snacks available for purchase.

Things go from rosy to rotten when a pink-loving girl eats one too many pink cupcakes. Elizabeth and Victoria Kann's best-selling picture book Pinkalicious comes to life in this fun musical adaptation at St. Luke's Theatre in Manhattan. When precocious little Pinkalicious goes overboard with her passion for pink, she catches a case of "Pinkititis," turning her pink from head to toe. Now, only her little brother Peter can help her get back to normal. Kids can laugh and dance along, all while learning a valuable lesson about the downside of having too much of a good thing.

When it comes to sleek, smart and modern magic, look no further than magician David Gerard, who performs his theatrical illusions and mind reading to sold-out audiences in the Bay Area. Join Gerard for his first shows written exclusively for PianoFight in San Francisco, where you'll witness near-impossible mental and physical feats just inches away from your seat. Through a mix of psychology, misdirection, magic and showmanship, Gerard will create an experience you'll remember long after the show is over.

A lot of the time, life can be just a bunch of big "what ifs," right? If so, CSz Seattle - the home of ComedySportz, is on the same wavelength as you, and they've got quite a show in store for the eternal questioners. In Parallel Universe, the audience decides what hypothetical scenario the team will act out -- Want to see JFK fulfill his full term? Curious to know what a mosquito-less world would be like? The possibilities are endless in this parallel world opening up right before your very eyes at the Atlas Theatre in Seattle.

Laugh City features Oakland's top stand-up comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, Conan, Hulu, Netflix, Chelsea Lately and Showtime and a rotating list of hosts and openers who are regulars at Punchline, Laugh Factory and Comedy Store. Enjoy a full bar, including signature cocktails, and a post-show DJ spinning hip-hop, dance hall, Latin music and throwback jams. Laugh City is walking distance from the 12th & 19th St. Bart and a handful of late-night eateries. A night at Laugh City is always a spirited night of fun and laughter.

Winner of the 2017 LA Fringe Festival Encore Award, Trump in Space is Star Trek meets Avenue Q meets Trump. This original parody musical is an epic space adventure filled with all the sci-fi tropes we love and all the politics we love to hate. 400 years in the future, the fallout of the Trump administration has left humans stranded in search of a new planet because due to crazy Trump, the earth blew up! If you're tired of American politics, don't worry -- this will make you laugh about 'em. Don't miss Trump in Space at the Second City Studio Theatre in Los Angeles.

Cruise New York City's famous harbor aboard the 1920s-style yacht Manhattan while listening to live jazz. Sit back and enjoy a beer, wine or champagne -- included as part of your ticket -- while you take in the gorgeous view of the New York skyline and her quintessential lower-Manhattan harbor sites on this two-hour cruise. The onboard band sets a festive, jazzy mood with selections from the Great American Songbook by NYC jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker, to name just a few. Whether you need a unique way to unwind or want to impress a date, this is just the ticket.

Get a regular dose of comedy medicine at Playground Pier on the Atlantic City boardwalk as some of the East Coast's funniest comics take the stage on this weekly stand-up night in Atlantic City. Regulars include Matt Bridgestone (writer for the Justin Bieber Roast), Zach Pickert (HBO), Ray Vazquez (Comics Watching Comics) and more. Take a load off, enjoy some drinks and laughs with the ACJokes crew.

Vegas took gambling halls and gave us 24-hour luxury casinos. Then it took the humble buffet and gave us all-you-can-eat smorgasbords. Now it takes burlesque and gives us Sexxy, a show so outrageously erotic, so profusely sensual, so out-and-out fun it could only happen in the City of Sin. After opening to rave reviews in January, Las Vegas' newest topless revue keeps getting more and more popular, as both tourists and townies turn up to see its amazing routines. Created and choreographed by famed dancer and producer Jennifer Romas (Amercia's Got Talent), Sexxy pulsates with a passion that runs through vignettes featuring singing, dancing and circus arts. Even with their clothes on, the talents of the show's remarkable cast are obvious ... and astonishing. Experience them yourself at Westgate Casino's Cabaret.

The Saturday & Sunday matinee Dysfunctional Family Show (or It's All Relatives) draws from The Second City's legendary classic (or forgotten) scenes of domestic woes and the explosion of the nuclear family. You're likely to see some familiar faces as the ensemble gathers on stage for the family meeting to end them all! Rated PG-13 for some language.

Peer into the ghastly world of fiendish cults, ancient beings and otherworldly creatures so terrifying, merely looking upon them causes insanity! The tenth annual H.P. Lovecraft Festival celebrates Halloween and the horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft, who Stephen King called "the greatest practitioner of horror in the 20th century." Lit by candlelight and bathed in ghostly mist at St. John's Lutheran Church in New York, Radiotheatre performs his many stories in repertory, including The Call of Cthulhu, The Curse of Yig and The Music of Erich Zann, plus original orchestral scores and a plethora of sound effects to complete the bloodcurdling ambiance.

Enjoy a walking tour through the West Village while expanding your palette with the best bites the neighborhood has to offer. You'll learn about the history of the area while trying out six tastes from local culinary treasures. Your three-hour tour takes you through the tree-lined streets and hidden pathways of Greenwich Village where famous beat poets like Kerouac, Burroughs, Ginsberg and Cassady lived, as well as musicians like Dylan, Hendrix and Reed. Along the way, you'll sample the best bagels, pizza and cannoli in NYC, without the long lines.

Chocoholics and those with a serious sweet tooth -- get excited. The Chocolate Indulgence Tour is taking small groups to some of the best chocolatiers in Culver City, Mar Vista and Venice. You'll cruise in a comfy 7-passenger van with your knowledgeable guide, who will introduce you to some of the area's best chocolate makers and pastry chefs -- and of course, let you sample a few morsels along the way. The three-hour tour makes four to six stops and includes at least five tastings ranging from pastry to candy to beverages and more (and there may be a few other surprises along the way, too). You'll also have time to make additional purchases if you'd like, to help knock out future chocolate cravings.

The First Annual Trump Family Special is an original musical comedy spoofing the first family in a yuge way! In this send-up, Trump's brood has gathered to perform in a live televised event for the new Trump TV network. But when the orange man-of-the hour runs late, host Ivanka stalls by interviewing the various family members, which leads to a wide array of clever character songs. And when they are "off camera," we find out what they're really thinking! Reminiscent of vintage TV family specials like The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch, the show offers comic relief for these frustrating times--with a fresh perspective and fun-loving spirit. A first-rate cast delivers a cabaret evening you won't soon forget.

Forget the usual dinner-and-a-movie and head out for a night of laughs instead. Punch Line Comedy Club, San Francisco's longest-running stand-up venue, presents Comedy Allstars, featuring a rotating lineup of hilarious stand-up comics from the Bay Area and beyond, including top local headliners to up-and-coming stars and comedians with national TV credits. With stars such as Robin Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, Drew Carey, Chris Rock and more having cut their comedy teeth at the Punch Line, you never know when you're going to see the next big name in comedy.

Photography is an art form that'll never die, whether you're snapping away on a smart phone or buying 35mm cameras to experiment with prints and home developing. PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo was founded in 1983 and is the largest photography and imaging event in North America. The show features over 100 educational seminars, Photo Walks and master classes, special filmmaking and drone sessions, the Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Reviews, the Lucie Technical Awards, and over 200 exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products and services for you to touch, try and compare. Play around with cutting-edge equipment and network with potential clients at the Javits Convention Center in New York; It doesn't matter if you're a student, enthusiast or a novice, it'll be easy to find something here that'll peak anyone's interest.

Pacific Opera Project returns to the impressive Thorne Hall at Occidental College for a large production of Verdi's masterpiece, La Traviata. Following the tremendous artistic success of The Rake's Progress in 2016, POP will once again join forces with The Occidental College Glee Club to present La Traviata with a huge chorus and sizable orchestra. Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

This long-running New York City hit combines spectacular light and laser effects with masterful bubble artistry. The Yang family's amazing transformation of ordinary soap bubbles has earned them international fame and 16 Guinness World Records. The Gazillion Bubble Show has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Show with David Letterman, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Fox & Friends, The View, the Today show and more. Young or old, this is an event the whole family will enjoy.

Not only does this early evening cruise let you see some of Boston's most famous sights bathed in a beautiful glow, but it also provides prime views of the U.S.S. Constitution, which fires off its cannon every day to announce the setting of the sun. Relax aboard the classically styled motor yacht Northern Lights on the open-air top deck or the climate-controlled cabin below, enjoying a captain's commentary and light music, as well as a bar with adult beverages, soda, water and snacks available for purchase. This 90-minute sail floats by Fort Independence, passes under the iconic Tobin Bridge and gives you a glimpse of the Old North Church, where Paul Revere took his famous ride.

From the producers of Le Faux, Seattle's longest-running celebrity impersonation show, comes Julia's Queen of the Brunch, a fabulous, fun-filled weekly drag extravaganza. Every Sunday, your hostess-with-the-mostess Kristie Champagne will roll in the pink bus to Julia's on Broadway filled with Seattle's greatest local drag talent. With a new lineup of local performers each week and monthly themed shows, this gender-bending show promises a unique, exciting experience every time. Along with the over-the-top entertainment, you can purchase items from the full brunch menu, including pitchers of mimosas to enjoy throughout the show.

1867 Bar presents NYC Comedy Invades Lincoln, a night of stand-up comedy from some of the funniest comedians from the NYC comedy scene. This showcase features professional comedian Jordan Raybould. It's sure to be night to remember!

The master sleuth is back on the case! This time, Sherlock Holmes must enlist the help of the next generation of young detectives after the "great one" himself is attacked by mysterious thugs in a London alley. Match your wits with the great detective as Holmes solves a crime in which he himself is the victim. A thrilling "whodunit" sure to captivate the most dedicated Sherlockian, this is the fourth in a series of delightfully original Sherlock plays written by C.P. Stancich and produced by The Camino Real Theatre. The play has all the elements you would expect from the best Sherlock Holmes mystery and devoted fans will not be disappointed. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic crime solver character, Holmes, is a legendary master of his craft. Doyle is long gone (he died in 1930), but Holmes is very much alive in this production. The script is the work of C.P. Stancich, who has written this play in the style of Sir Conan. It's a seamless script, channeling Doyle and Holmes such that one could barely discern whether this is a product of Doyle or Stancich. A new Sherlock Holmes is in store for Playhouse audiences ... but rest assured that the title role will have the look, the feel, and the gravitas of his distinguished predecessors. Stancich gives Holmes the usual obscure clues and leads and allows our director Gary McCarver to help you moment by moment move ever closer to identifying the culprit with a hand-picked cadre of characters.

See if you can spot Gray Whales migrating down to Baja California on an Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Tour. Each year these magnificent creatures pass by Oceanside on their way south to breed, and riding aboard a luxury catamaran is one of the best ways to see them. While aboard you might also catch a glimpse of dolphins or other whales, and any sightings will be pointed out and narrated by an expert captain, who is also a certified naturalist. And even if the whales aren't being cooperative, you can enjoy fabulous ocean views as you cruise along on the comfortable boat, taking advantage of the covered and open-air seating areas during the scenic two-hour journey.

American comedian and actor Karlous Miller began his comedy career in Atlanta, but became widely known as a cast member on MTV2's Wild 'N Out. His work includes Glorious Mail, All Def Comedy and FUNarios. A Last Comic Standing alum, Miller brings a rapid-fire, high-energy style to his riffs at the Denver Improv. He has appeared on The Mo'Nique Show and the prank dating show Hell Date. Miller was also a semi-finalist on the second season of Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?, and his lighthearted yet street-smart material has been heard on radio stations across the South.

Bodies: The Exhibition has wowed millions of visitors with its striking collection of anatomical displays involving 13 whole-body specimens and more than 250 organs and partial body specimens. Preserved through an innovative process called polymer preservation, these flesh-and-blood installations are on display at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Beginning with the foundation of the body, the skeleton, the exhibit moves visitors, layer by layer, through the muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, creating a fascinatingly detailed picture of our amazing physiology. The exhibit also uses damaged organs to profoundly illustrate the ravages of smoking, overeating and other unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Step aboard the Spirit ship for unparalleled cruising fun in New York Harbor. On this three-hour cruise out of Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, you can dine on a delicious buffet (with vegetarian and gluten-free options), relax on the ship's modern rooftop lounge or in the climate-controlled interior decks, dance to DJ-spun tunes on the spacious dance floor and catch breathtaking views of one of the greatest skylines in the world. The Spirit delivers all the amazing sights of New York Harbor -- you'll see close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, cruise under the Brooklyn Bridge, admire the South Street Seaport and marvel at the Financial District.

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of rising stars such as W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher. Laugh at a lineup of the Bay Area's top stand-up comics, many of whom have appeared on late-night television, Comedy Central and other esteemed television outlets.

In a city as steeped in history as Philadelphia, there are plenty of stories and secrets to be told, and during the Haunted Pub Crawl you'll become acquainted with some of The City of Brotherly Love's most "spirited" former residents. For the first hour, you'll visit the sites of actual witch trials, see the graves of the Founding Fathers, hear about the bodies stacked under colonial structures and more in a walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. The following two hours is for paranormal pub visits, where at each location you'll get an included drink and a snack in addition to awesome specials as you listen to ghost stories, play spooky trivia games and win fun prizes. Don't miss this truly spirited evening of haunted fun!

The world famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the talents of his furry co-stars. There are more than 30 pets in the show, and each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage. There'll be new additions to the show as well -- a goat duo, Kurt and Helgo, and a special guest star, Mr. Diamond, the miniature horse! See it at The Hutchins Street Square Community Center in Lodi.

Nanci Zoppi has performed in both theatre and bands across the US and Canada. Trained at Circle in the Square Theatre School in Manhattan and skilled in most styles of music, her show promises to include many surprises in genre and era. A storyteller by nature, she weaves comedy and heartbreak through song and speech. Last seen as Dot in the SF Playhouse production of Sunday in the Park with George and Ilona in She Loves Me, Nanci returns to her greatest love, cabaret. She is a winner of a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award. The San Francisco Chronicle lauded Zoppi, declaring she "delivers each line, no matter how banal, as if it penetrates her every cell; her performances a stunning reminder that we go to the theatre to see text not just recited, but embodied." See Zoppi live when she hits the stage at Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Find a wide variety of vintage clothing, furniture and just about anything else from days gone by at the Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market. This outdoor market at Santa Monica Airport is a destination for many local decorators, clothing designers, and shop owners as well as families and collectors of all ages. Shop for antique furnishings, architectural treasures, paintings from listed European and American artists, estate jewelry, vintage fashion, chandeliers and interesting lighting, antique linens and silver at this popular community event.

Be there when Carrot Top sets up comedy shop in the Atrium Showroom at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, pulling out all the tricks from his trunks of comedy props and crazy inventions to entertain you. The comedian and pop culture icon is as well-known for his signature sense of humor and wacky performance style as he is for his massive muscles and trademark shock of red hair. This award-winning comedian has been entertaining audiences for decades, and now you can catch him rocking the Las Vegas strip at the Luxor.

Thirteen people gather on Friday the 13th at the Traver's mansion in New York for the reading of Josiah's will, which is a wall chart rendered in the form of a rebus (part word, part drawing puzzle) that almost defies solution. Instead of designating an heir, it offers the estate to anyone who can solve the will. But the lights keep going out and people keep getting murdered. Now you, the audience, can have a ball trying to untangle the puzzle faster than the hapless characters. By the final act, surprise piles upon surprise and gasps alternate with howls of laughter, when Bone Chiller takes to the stage of Rialto's Sandra R. Courtney Community Playhouse.

After a wildly successful appearance at The Public Theater, legendary chanteuse Jomama Jones steps back into the spotlight for a limited time only at the Greenwich House Theater with her critically acclaimed show Black Light. Through sultry original songs and a deeply personal narrative, Ms. Jones leads us into her radiant world, and the extraordinary community it inspires. Jomama -- the dazzling alter-ego of playwright and performer Daniel Alexander Jones -- and her extraordinary ensemble of musicians and back-up singers have returned to NYC. Now, it's your turn to be cast by her spell -- and be changed forever.

When Angels and Devils visit us, where can we find them? Follow Stephen Mead down this dark and dreary path at the National Gallery of Art just in time for Halloween season. You'll see the Gallery's highlights, historical showstoppers and fan favorites -- enough to fill your Halloween bucket as Mead stops to discuss each piece's symbols, stories and background. Having Mead lived in London until about six years ago, where he led exhibit tours of the Victoria and Albert Museum and gave talks for the U.K. National Arts Collection Fund, Mead now calls D.C. home and has combined his love of museums with his professional storytelling skills, making his tours both educational and enjoyable.

Blending traditional, tribal and modern African gospel music with Western spiritual sounds, the internationally-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir creates a powerful cross-cultural musical experience unlike anything you've heard before. As representatives of South Africa's vibrant and diverse culture, the Soweto Gospel Choir sings in English as well as several of the country's other recognized languages, even incorporating some clicking and bird songs into the mix. Formed in 2002, the choir has won two Grammy Awards, worked with the likes of Robert Plant and had multiple No. 1 albums on the Billboard World Music charts. NPR's Stephen Thompson likened the experience of listening to the Soweto Gospel Choir to being "blasted with some sort of ray gun that shoots beams of joy and hope." Catch a ray for yourself when the Soweto Gospel Choir comes to the Jones Hall for the Performing Arts.

Connor McPherson's haunting The Weir invites us to "ask ourselves what we seek from stories and those who tell them," writes The New York Times. In a remote country pub in rural Ireland, things get shaken up when a mysterious woman enters. She's recently moved into a nearby house that's known to be "haunted," and so the local bachelors try to impress her with their fascinating tales of spirits from the past and present. One story, though, proves to be much more chilling and real to the men than they could ever imagine. Now The Weir -- Laurence Olivier Award winner for "Best New Play" -- drifts into the Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles.

The only better way to see the Statue of Liberty than on a daytime cruise is being able to pretend you're a pirate while you do it! And you can't do that unless you're sailing in style on a tall ship. So come aboard the Clipper City, New York's largest tall ship, and set sail for some breathtaking views. Explore the topsail schooner's spacious main deck (no climbing the rigging, please) or head up to the quarterdeck and feel the breeze as you take in spectacular views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, the skyline and other NYC landmarks. You can even mutter an "arrr" or "ahoy!" if the mood takes you. Of course, if you're not the swashbuckling type, you can also just grab a seat and relax with a drink from the full bar while you enjoy this scenic cruise from Manhattan By Sail.