Have you ever heard of community theatre? 
Yes, there is one in my community and we collaborate with professionals to put on performances.
Huh, I don't have any near me. Closest one is 2 hours away 
Ours is has a large amount of members, but it's non-profit, so we donate to keep it operating.
Do they put on known musicals/plays or is it mostly new indie type material? 
They put on plays, carnival, circus, and commercial theatre performances.
Do they cost a lot to go to? Or is just a donation type fee?
Mostly donations, but it's great because these performances help develop the community members skills.
That's cool. Might have to check out the one that's closest to me when I go to that area again
You definitely should, some of these performances will educate you on human rights and gender equality.