I came to see the open mic show on Wednesday. My expectations weren't high, but I was wrong…read more The open mic show was run flawlessly with one comedian after another running 3 minute sets. The audience was very supportive and 95% were funny.

PSA: My latest experience is purely one thing. Comedian, great. Venue, nice. Ordered food and a…read more$4.50 soda as their clearly stated 2 minimum required. Asked for a refill of my $4.50 soda. No refills. This isn't printed on the menu and the server claimed he told me when I ordered, but I listened as he took other orders, nope, also no disclaimer. So if you order a soda, ask for no ice and don't expect a refill. I know business is tough but so is living.

Did not enjoy my experience here. You get charged $10 at the door. However, some people in my group…read moregot charged $5 and others got charged none. Seems weird. The girl who got charged none was told to write a Google review to get in for free. The inconsistency is a bit bothersome. The bartenders were nice, but also pushed Google reviews in exchange for a stronger drink. They did not follow through with their word ... my drink was nearly just sprite and grenadine, maybe a tiny splash of vodka. It was clear these bartenders did not have much bartending experience. Wish I would've saved the $25 I spent to get in for one disappointing drink.

Great vibes every visit music on point funky lounge area in the back and food vendors rotating so…read morenever the same.

I like this venue. We didn't really have an issue with parking, but the normal parking area is…read moreunder renovation. Plan ahead. The venue was serving food and had several options of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There isn't a bad view. We sat in section F and had a good view of the stage. The audio was good, but at times it was difficult to hear. Can't wait to go to another event.

Wonderful concert hall. Comfy seats. Great sight lines and views. The hall is not too big but not…read moretoo small either. Easy parking and smooth security and entry process. Clean and tidy inside. Very reasonable pricing for the symphony. A "must do" for any Raleigh visitor (and resident!)

I went to see Ricky Smiley, and this ended up being one of the best comedy nights I've had in a…read morewhile. Every opening act was hilarious, and the main show kept the energy high the entire time. The service was just as solid. Food and drinks came out quickly, and the staff stayed on top of everything without ever feeling rushed. Raleigh Improv is hands-down one of the best comedy venues in the area. You don't feel squeezed in or packed like sardines. There's plenty of room to walk around, the seating feels comfortable, and the overall layout makes it easy to enjoy the show without bumping elbows with strangers. Even the bathrooms impressed me -- large, clean, and well-maintained, which is not something every venue can say. Quick tip: Go to the first show of the night. It saves you from waiting outside in a long line while the earlier crowd exits. Such a great experience. I'll definitely be back for more shows!

I've been to Improv in NY but this was our first time at Raleigh Improv…read more We had VIP tickets to see TJ Miller. When we arrived for our 9:30 show, there were tons of parking spots available which was really nice not to have to keep circling the lot like we do for Goodnights. We also had a separate VIP line outside. It was very organized. The only difference between the two comedy clubs when it comes to seating is that your seats are not reserved specifically to your name and an employee points to which seats you will go to. We had awesome seats being that we were third in line! Middle table, on the end, perfect view. Quite a few people were uncomfortable being right on the stage and looking up, so they requested to move back. I did noticed this club can easily have bad seats being in the way back or off to the sides with obstructed viewing. The only way to be guaranteed great seats is to buy VIP and be one of the first people in line. Ordering is super easy and done with a QR code so you don't have to bother anyone around you to get service. The beer was nice and cold but I will say I don't recommend the guacamole and chips...it has corn and beans in it and it just tasted off. The staff are all amazing here, respectful, kind, and quick. They even pick up your dishes throughout the show. It can be a bit disruptive being at the end table but it's not to the point where it's annoying. I appreciate clean tables! Our show was hilarious and they allowed people to meet TJ Miller afterwards as long as you bought his hot sauce. We didn't line up for this, husband was unfortunately not interested (and to be fair, we do own over 20 bottles of hot sauce right now). Acoustics weren't super, audio definitely needs some fine tuning or an upgrade. Overall, I definitely prefer Improv to its predecessor and hope to come back again!

Nice venue, loud music!…read more First, I highly recommend that you bring some ear-plugs with you, you won't regret it! I visited Kings on my last visit to Raleigh to watch Paerish perform. My only complaint was the maxing out of the volume on the sound system, when the bands all played, without hearing protection it was impossible to hear the lyrics. And those that didn't bring hearing protection ended up with a ringing in their ears the following day! The bar was great, I was dismayed when I found out that soda water had a charge above the entrance fee, since part of my tip went toward their register, but somebody has to pay for the bubbles out of their tap! If I go again, I will be certain to bring some extra sets of earplugs for the people that come with me.

Kings is not closed anymore!! Having great music summer of 2023!! Excellent sound. Great place. Go…read morethere

I laughed so hard, I cried. It was almost hard to breath between skits. I am now addicted to these…read morelate night excursions, thankfully 2 weeks between shows to recover. Can't wait for this Saturday's new season! Thank you Jennifer Goodwin for dragging me out that late, it is certainly worth a late Saturday night!

From the owner: Horrible Folks is a group of local artists specializing in live improvised comedy and video…read moresketches. We perform regular shows at The Cameo Art House Theatre, but we're open for outside shows depending on availability. For more info please contact us at horriblefolks@gmail.com.

A small, intimate venue that often hosts local shows. Come see the improv team Hush Hush perform…read morehilarious shows every Friday for a suggested $5! They'll read audience secrets and create funny scenes from them. It's a really fun time. If you hear any of my secrets, though, just keep in on the DL.

From the owner: Okay Alright presents the best comedy, poetry, music and more in the Triangle. Most shows are…read moreproduced by local arts collective Mettlesome.

The only plausible murder in this sham of a "show" was of good taste and believable acting…read more If anyone can be bored to death, then the Dinner Detective is to blame for the crime. Detective Noel chewed the scenery with her soap opera one note delivery born out of community college summer acting programs or a month as an intern at summer stock. Someone tell her the pink hair trend is over and her forty-plus year old self should catch up. Why do they need a 23 minute preamble before the actual "show"begins? For 75$ why did they serve crappy Duncan Hines boxed cake? C'mon. The entree was ok, a saving grace, and the friends at my table were fun and understood how stupid it all was. If you need a particular brand of torture and a reminder of why "dinner theatre" is a lie and an affront to actual quality entertainment- have at it. But I warned you.

Worst experience EVER!! The Raleigh Dinner Detective "dinner" experience was probaly the worst…read moreexperience I've had since covid. The manager/owner didn't care that there was an issue only gave a "how dare you call and complain" attitude, when all we wanted was a simple apology and confirmation that it would be fixed. This was supposed to be a fun dinner outing, but they ruined the evening!! We booked for a birthday dinner experience and checked in only to find out that they "miscounted" the seats and did not have a place for us to sit. SERIOUSLY, THIS IS A DINNER EXPERIENCE! How do you not have enough seats??? They had to bring out a separate table to seat us, which meant we would not get the FULL EXPERIENCE. There were no actors at the table, no QR codes, no clues under the chair. When speaking with the manager/owner on the phone, she was aggressive and rude. The manager claimed that it was a "human" mistake and that we had to have more "grace" while they fixed it. Then she said we should leave as we weren't the "right kind of people" because we didnt have enough grace. As customers we tried and wanted to have a fun experience and were so disappointed that we did not get that experience. To further complete the disastrous experience, the food was not as promised when we booked...the "chocolate mousse cake" was basic dry yellow cake with chocolate frosting. The host tried, but the whole experience was lacking. I would definitely not suggest this experience if you want to be entertained and have a decent meal because even with reservation you might not get a seat!

I enjoyed my first event at the Cary Theater commemorating Juneteenth with Rhythm & Rhyme tonight…read more It felt like the Apollo stage in Harlem tonight. I invited a good friend who lives locally and enjoys the town's events, tonight I discovered why. Tickets were affordable at $7 with tax. Several poets and music artists came out to showcase their talents and it was well enjoyed. The popular triangle R&B band NIITO performed live and really tore the house down with their cover songs. This event was well organized and seating was plentiful. We grabbed balcony seats and really enjoyed having our own space away from the crowd. While parking is not plentiful, there are still a few lots and street parking to take advantage of. Come early, leave happy. I look forward to more events and possibly seeing a film here in the future.

I want to point out we didn't watch a movie but when we visited the coffee shop was open to the…read moretheater lobby so I wanted to check it out. There were several very sweet older ladies (likely volunteers) that I talked to about the theater and its history. The theater itself was the original in Cary and had been renovated a couple of times over the years. They have one screen that showed mostly art type films and have some live performances. I would go here if I was living here since it was a type of place that appeals to me. If you live there and haven't been I would recommend, if visiting and staying check it out.