3.5/5, +.5 for service…read more My family visited me recently and we watched Buddy Holly's Happy Days. The show itself was great, and the performers were all very talented. They will invite the audience to be part of the performance if you like, and honestly it's fun if you're into dinner theatre. As for the food...it was meh. The vegetable soup and salad were quite good, but the boss beef was overcooked (despite it saying it'd be cooked medium). The tater tots were replaced with roasted potatoes, which honestly I would've preferred anyway. I had the apple pie for dessert, which randomly came with a slice of cheddar. The slice definitely felt out of place, but the pie was average at best. Service was great, and the servers will entertain you with a pseudonym name initially before unveiling their real name. If you're into theatre performances I'd definitely recommend, but don't expect top tier food here.

I attended Celebrations for the first time on Jan. 14, 2015…read more It was "Oh Boy, BUDDY HOLLY" Enjoyed it immensely!! Our choice from the menu was the strip loin roast beef -- that says it is served medium -- both myself and my date requested it to be "well done" -- and it was -- perfect too!! The performance was top notch! -- Service most excellent!! At the end of the show the server stopped by and chatted for a bit -- Very kind!! For sure I will be back -- already checking and planning my next venture to there!! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!

Tip: Collect Scene+ points when you pay for movie tickets either online or at a kiosk, and snacks…read moreat the concession stands. I had a few fun goals during my recent vacation in Winnipeg. One of them was to visit this Cineplex Odeon McGillivray Cinemas and VIP. It completed my visiting every Cineplex location in Winnipeg. This Cineplex location is the only one offering VIP experiences. I like the idea of dining while taking in a movie. The downside is that it's super expensive at any Cineplex VIP location, including this one. I took in F1: The Movie on my birthday. I chose going to the 4 pm show, which was perfect for me to have lunch and dinner before and after this flick. This Cineplex opened well after I had moved back to the greater Toronto area. It was nice to finally check it out. There was plenty of parking when I arrived. I parked fairly close to the entrance and walked in. I like that there's a ramp when you enter the building. It makes those who require a wheelchair enter and leave it more smoothly. There are also hand railings for those who need some sturdy help. Stairs can be difficult, so it was nice to not see them. I made a left and was at the concession stands. I had already had lunch, but needed a drink. I got a regular Diet Coke. The man at the concession stand was friendly and great. He scanned my Scene+ barcode on my phone, and then my e-gift card barcode to pay for my drink. Done and done! I found auditorium 8, which was next door to the VIP theatres. Sadly, the F1 poster wasn't there. I couldn't take my usual photo of it. What's cool about auditorium 8 is that you descend down to your seat. I chose row F. Everyone else was higher up, likely because they like being further up from the screen. I like being closer to it. At this theatre, it felt like I had the entire theatre to myself because no one sat around me. It was heaven! There was lots of leg room. I appreciated the drink holder. The screen was bright and crisp. The sound was amazing. The stairway was lit when the rest of the movie theatre was dark. F1 had a duration of 2.5 hours. I was so into this movie that it didn't feel like it was that long. My bladder also held up nicely. Yay! I used the washroom before I left. It's the same style of washrooms that you get at any Cineplex VIP. I like that you don't need to push a door to enter the women's washroom. You simply walk in and find a stall. The women's washroom was impeccably clean. It was bright and inviting. Full marks! I had a wonderful experience here. I'd definitely return to take in another movie when I'm in Winnipeg. (286)

I am so happy Winnipeg offers a dine-in and movie experience. Everyone sneaks in food to theaters…read moreall the time, so this concept just makes sense. You can purchase food prior to entering the seating area in their lounge and take it into the screening. Or you can order food right at your movie theater seats. Fried pickles with ranch: this was a wonderful appetizer. They used big quarter pieces of pickles and fried them lightly in batter. The dish wasn't oily at all. The ranch dip was a perfect compliment to the dill taste. The seats were nothing like I've ever sat in for a movie. It was like sitting on your own personalized couch. I'm 5'10 and my legs were sprawled out without touching the seat in front of me during the movie. I was even able to curl up and almost sit cross-legged in these seats. The tables placed on either arm rest was spacious enough for me to put everything on. They give each patron 2 cup holders too! For $17.99 admission, you pay for an experience rather than just a movie! It's hard to go back to the "normal" movie theaters after the VIP experience.

Pretty good cinema in the city, located at the St. Vital Centre…read more Amenities are standard, but this SilverCity has UltraAVX, full recliners, and D-BOX technology. All create a movie watching experience here that I believe is one of the best in the city. I recently watched F1: The Movie with UltraAVX, and it was a really good experience. I can see the increased sound quality and picture quality compared to the standard movie watching experience. Definitely a movie theatre that I'd recommend if you're in the south end.

When the larger SilverCity-type theatres came to Winnipeg, I frequented the one at CF Polo Park…read more(it's now called Scotiabank Theatre) and this one often. They are both similar. They are attached to a mall. You have options to grab a bite to each before or after taking in a movie. You aren't limited to eating at the mall if nothing interests you, as there are eateries around both malls. Both theatres have plenty of parking. I was at St Vital Centre to meet up with a couple of friends. I had shopped for a bit after we parted ways and saw that Despicable Me 4 was playing at this SilverCity. I said yes to seeing it here. I was last at St Vital Centre in 2016. I last saw a movie at this SilverCity within the mall in 2011. Wow! The theatre is located next to Indigo. Both businesses have separate entrances from the mall. This SilverCity has ten theatres. There's lots of seating in each theatre, with plenty of legroom, which is important to me. The seats also recline. It's a nice feature. This theatre has an Xscape entertainment centre. It's essentially one large arcade with a ton of games. Seeing Doodle Jump was awesome! I played that game religiously when I had an iPhone. I downloaded this game on my Google Pixel phone after seeing this game here. I bought my ticket through the app. I wasn't hungry, but I did want to get a drink. I hit the concession stand to get a small Diet Coke. This SilverCity doesn't have fancy pop machines to fill your own cup with pop. I did get friendly customer service from a cheerful woman. I got my Scene card scanned to earn points. I headed to theatre 10. I grabbed a pair of 3D glasses. They were comfortable to wearing during this entire flick. I loved this movie. I love the Minions. It was enjoyable for the kids that were present and the adults. There weren't any meltdowns by any humans. Yay! I used the washroom afterwards. It was clean and in decent shape. It was nice breaking my more-than-a-decade streak by finally seeing a movie here. I had a great time. It's still a cool place to see a movie. (314)

Went here recently for a comedy show; this was my first time at this venue. Lots of staff keeping…read morean eye on security, tending bar, etc. Parking on-street in the neighborhood was limited but we came early and didn't have a problem finding a spot. Security kept us outside until the doors officially opened. Luckily the weather wasn't too bad. The event was fun, the venue was clean and neat. I was surprised it was folding seats rather than permanent seats but I guess that lets the venue be flexible. They had a full slate of events on their schedule, that is good news as we need more venues in Winnipeg. Noise from the club next door was a little noticeable at times, but not so much that it was a problem. I'd definitely go to more events here.

This venue is so clean and cool! Kind of hipster-ish without anyone saying it is. Kind of punk too…read more 2 bars on site. One for the visitors in the lounge and the other in the concert area. There's about 3 couches in the concert zone. They are thankfully comfy! Anywhere in the concert zone has a good view of the stage. It's very intimate and stress free. The floors are nice. The walls remind me of a movie theater wall. Minimalist. People at shows who drink beer can just drop their empty beer cans on site and after the show a staff member will clean everything up. Pretty good vibes here!

A great local theatre that is a great fit and contributor to Osborne Village. The venue isn't new…read morebut it's also not run down, just well maintained and used. It's an intimate theatre that offers up interesting yet comfy seats that slides forward for a more comfortable seat but slides back for a more upright seat (or when someone wants to squeeze by and you can just slide back and let then through). The lobby sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can even bring inside to the theatre! How awesome is that! The MTC doesn't let you do that for sure. And everyone is responsible enough to throw out their garbage so another plus for this theatre. The crowd depends on the type of show you will see but for the most part this place leans more to the 20-39 artist/hipster crowd. It's a laid back and fun scene. On a side note, the washrooms are pretty clean here.

There is not much bad that can be said about a venue that supports local theatre! The inside is a…read morebeautiful lobby that sells local art and the bathrooms are nice and clean. My one issue is that the seats are from the 70's and won't fit any slightly overweight body types. I am a very short mostly slender person who fits anywhere and I had a hard time getting into and feeling comfortable in my seat.

Tip: Collect Scene+ points whenever you pay for movie tickets, both online and at the theatre, or…read moresnacks at the concession stands. I remember when this movie theatre first opened. It was a SilverCity Famous Players at Polo Park. I loved coming here because it was a standalone movie theatre on Polo Park property, across from The Bay (rest in department store peace), with shaded parking and huge movie screens. The shaded parking was key. It kept you cooler walking between the two buildings when it was hot outside. It helped keep you less frozen and damp during the wintertime. I returned last week to see the latest Mission Impossible flick. I've watched every single one in the series, so why break this streak now? This movie was playing at Scotiabank Theatre only. It was perfect to relive memories here. It's got 3D IMAX and D-BOX seating. You can also go cheaper with a regular seat, which is equally as good with comfy seating and lots of legroom. A Tuesday matinee is the best bang for your buck if you can do it. I paid for my ticket through the Cineplex app. It was easy to present my QR code when I got to the theatre. I had already eaten a breakfast sandwich before walking through the doors. I needed a drink and hit the concession stand. I got the nicest woman behind the counter. She was super nice and friendly. I got a regular Diet Coke. I got my Scene+ barcode scanned and used an e-gift card to pay for it. She also gave me a balance printout. Nice! The drink was cold and hit the spot. It was great. I liked being back here. The downside was the kid behind me kicking the back of my seat. I looked back a few times. The parents did nothing. Luckily, it was intermittent, but still annoying. The length of the movie was almost three hours. My bladder and I were so close sitting through the whole movie. It nudged me to use the women's washroom, which wasn't far away from the theatre that I was in. I left with half an hour to spare. The women's washroom was clean. No complaints. I returned to my row, but sat away from the kicking boy. It was so much better. I should have shifted over. I enjoyed the flick. I left at the right time to use the washroom. I didn't miss much. I'm so glad that I caught a couple of movies while I was in town. It was nice to return here. It hasn't changed, other than branding. (281)

I don't think the theatre experience is dead. But when it's this pricey for a couple movie tickets,…read morea drink, and a bag of popcorn, and they're packing in as many ads during the pre-show experience as humanly possible, you have to wonder why you didn't just stay home and watch a movie from the comfort of your own couch. The only reason I'm willing to give two stars is the fact that I don't own a butter dispenser, and they do.

Came here with a friend to see the new Super Mario Bros. movie, and I was very satisfied with the…read moreexperience! The whole place feels modern, clean, and well-kept. The theatre itself was comfortable with plenty of seating, and overall it just felt like a nice place to come for a movie. Nothing felt particularly dated or run-down, which can sometimes be the case with older movie theatres. I also like that there's more to do here than simply watch a movie. There's an arcade as well, so if you arrive early, want to hang around afterward, or just feel like playing some games, you have that option too. It gives the place a little more of an entertainment-complex feel. Overall, we had a fun time. Modern, comfortable, clean, plenty of seating, and the arcade is a nice bonus. Great place for a movie night in Winnipeg. 5 stars!

Cineplex Junxion is new to me. It's at Kildonan Place. It's my new favourite Cineplex…read more I dropped by on my birthday. I had heard great things about Inside Out 2. I had already seen the first one, so it made sense to go with its follow-up to it. I took in a matinee. I splurged on seeing the 3D version of this movie. I learned that I could use my Scene points to pay for the difference between my Cineclub ticket and the upgrade to 3D. Nice! There was lots of parking in front of the theatre. I backed into a spot that was across from the main entrance. I then walked in. It felt like a cozy, casual place to meet up with someone to have a quick bite to eat and play some games. You can without committing to a movie. I needed something to munch on. The Bites side (left when you walk in) of the concessions has hot foods. On the right are your usual concessions for popcorn, candy, and more. I went for Bites. I got a hot dog and made it a combo, which consists of fries with a side ketchup, and a regular fountain drink. This combo was extremely cheap at $12 when you compare it to what you get at any Cineplex in the greater Toronto area. The hot dog and nachos combo with a drink in Ontario is at least $16. I waited for a bit for my order. I got my food in a takeaway box and a cup for my drink. I thanked the man and left to fill my cup with a drink. I like these fancy machines. I got Coke zero lime pop with some ice. It tasted yummy and refreshing. You get paper straws and lids in this area. The Xscape section was cool. I liked the huge arcade game where you can play Pac-Man and Space Invaders. I love 80's arcade games, so seeing them made my day. You can also hit the photo booth and take pictures, play pearl fisher to win prizes, and more. It was great. I found theatre 2 and my seat, placed my food and drink down, and hit the women's washroom that was close by. It was extremely clean and inviting. I headed back to the theatre. I like that the table swings forward. All seats recline with a touch of a button. It was nice, comfortable, and roomy. I felt VIP without breaking the bank. My food was yummy. The hot dog with fries hit the spot. They were hot and delicious. I liked the side of ketchup. It was a nice touch. The 3D glasses worked nicely. I loved the movie. The screen quality was excellent, as was the sound. I was comfortable and happy in an air-conditioned theatre. I loved taking in a movie here. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I had an excellent experience. (267)

The setting is lovely and the food was terrific. I had French onion soup and the mussels for my…read moremain. Everything was flavorful and not too salty, which can happen with those dishes. The service, however, is why the 5th star. It's just excellent without being pushy. Special note: there were people dressed nicely, but they are quite used to people staying in the hotel on their way north to Churchill so many people were ultra casual or straight off the plane.

Whatever you're paying Fran, double it! Exceptional service. Great food and atmosphere. We'll be…read moreback :)