Cultural events

It's a hilarious comedy.

ɪts ə hɪˈlɛəriəs ˈkɒmədi

The show starts at eight.

ðə ʃoʊ stɑːrts ət eɪt

The show starts at eight.

ðə ʃoʊ stɑrts æt eɪt

Let's check the listings.

lɛts tʃɛk ðə ˈlɪstɪŋz. ɡɪv mi ðə aɪ pi eɪ əv ðɪs ˈsɛntəns

What genre of music is it?

wʌt ˈʒɑːnrəv ˈmjuːzɪk ɪz ɪt

Where is the venue located?

wɛər ɪz ðə ˈvɛnjuː ˈloʊkeɪtɪd

Is this event free to attend?

ɪz ðɪs ɪˈvɛnt fri tə əˈtɛnd

You can ask the author questions.

ju kən æsk ðə ˈɔθər ˈkwɛstʃənz

It's a local theater group.

ɪts ə ˈloʊkəl ˈθiːətər ɡruːp

The opening night gala was fun.

ðə ˈoʊpnɪŋ naɪt ˈɡɑːlə wəz fʌn

Music festivals are so much fun.

ˈmjuːzɪk ˈfɛstɪvəlz ɑːr soʊ mʌtʃ fʌn

It's a chance to discover new books.

ɪts ə tʃæns tə dɪˈskʌvər nu bʊks

Did you get tickets?

dɪd ju ɡɛt ˈtɪkɪts

Do you like musicals?

ˈduː juː laɪk ˈmjuːzɪkəlz

How much is admission?

haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ədˈmɪʃən

Is it family-friendly?

ɪz ɪt ˈfæmɪli ˈfrɛndli

Who is playing tonight?

huː ɪz ˈpleɪɪŋ təˈnaɪt

Members get free entry.

ˈmɛmbərz ɡɛt friː ˈɛntri

This film won an award.

/ðɪs fɪlm wʌn ən əˈwɔːrd/

Are there Q&A sessions?

ɑːr ðɛr ˈkjuː ənd ˈeɪ ˈsɛʃ.ənz

Is there an opening act?

ɪz ðɛər ən ˈoʊpnɪŋ ækt

It opens at 10 AM daily.

ɪt ˈoʊpənz æt tɛn eɪ ɛm ˈdeɪli

We need to arrive early.

wi niːd tu əˈraɪv ˈɜːrli

Did you buy tickets yet?

dɪd ju baɪ ˈtɪkɪts jɛt

Is it a comedy or drama?

ɪz ɪt ə ˈkɑmədi ɔr ˈdrɑmə

I prefer dramatic plays.

aɪ prɪˈfɜːr drəˈmætɪk pleɪz

Yes, I love the singing.

jɛs, aɪ lʌv ðə ˈsɪŋɪŋ.

Did you get tickets yet?

dɪd ju ɡɛt ˈtɪkɪts jɛt

What time does it start?

wʌt taɪm dʌz ɪt stɑːrt

We danced all night long.

wiː dænst ɔːl naɪt lɒŋ

Musicals are my favorite.

ˈmjuːzɪkəlz ɑːr maɪ ˈfeɪvərɪt

The dancers were amazing.

ðə ˈdænsərz wər əˈmeɪzɪŋ

When does the show start?

[wɛn dʌz ðə ʃoʊ stɑːrt]

I'm excited for the show.

aɪm ɪkˈsaɪtɪd fɔːr ðə ʃoʊ

I bought a festival pass.

aɪ bɔːt ə ˈfɛstɪvəl pæs

Shall we see a show soon?

ʃæl wi si ə ʃoʊ sun

Is it an outdoor concert?

ˈɪz ɪt æn ˈaʊtˌdɔr ˈkɑnsɚt

Can I take photos inside?

kæn aɪ teɪk ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊz ɪnˈsaɪd

They were quite expensive.

ðeɪ wɜː kwaɪt ɪkˈspɛnsɪv

Who is performing tonight?

hu ɪz pɚˈfɔrmɪŋ təˈnaɪt

Have you been to the opera?

hæv ju bɪn tə ðə ˈɒprə

Will the director be there?

wɪl ðə dɪˈrɛktər bi ðɛr

The parade was a highlight.

ðə pəˈreɪd wʌz ə ˈhaɪˌlaɪt

Plan your visit in advance.

/plæn jər ˈvɪzɪt ɪn ədˈvæns/

I enjoy a good comedy show.

/aɪ ɪnˈdʒɔɪ ə ɡʊd ˈkɑːmədi ʃoʊ/

I enjoyed every single song.

aɪ ɪnˈdʒɔɪd ˈɛvri ˈsɪŋɡəl sɔŋ

Please do not touch the art.

pliːz duː nɑːt tʌtʃ ðə ɑːrt

Are you going to the ballet?

/ɑɹ ju ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu ðə ˈbæleɪ/

The stage design was clever.

ðə steɪdʒ dɪˈzaɪn wəz ˈklɛvər

Will there be a Q&A session?

wɪl ðɛər bi ə kjuː ænd eɪ ˈsɛʃən