What types of Roman entertainment are discussed in Isenberg's, Caesar?

The gladiatorial games, a popular and bloody form of entertainment, are dicuseed in the book, although to contemporary readers they are a horrifying aspect of Roman life. Note, the games still exert some fascination, otherwise, so many contemporary historical novels and movies would not feature climactic gladiatorial scenes. Other types of entertainment also flourished in every Roman city: chariot races, public religious ceremonies, the theater, and private dinner parties with good food and conversation. A comparison of popular Roman culture with our own might yield some interesting insights.