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.