Came for the most amazing performance by comedian, Alok!…read more The Pyramid Scheme is a fun retro take on a dive bar known for their great shows, pinball machines and (somewhat) reasonably priced drinks. The staff may seem rough on the outer edges, but they are all actually teddy bears once you get to know them. Usually shows are standing room only, which is a drag if you are old like me and opt not to wear orthotics. Luckily, the 9 pm encore show was seated. My old bones appreciated this. Now look below as I'm fangirling in the attached photos! I absolutely adore Alok and their courage to humorously challenge the gender binary and systematically poke holes in the patriarchal system that comprises The USA.

i have been attending the Pyramid Scheme for years now. I absolutely love all of the staff and they…read morereally become like friends and family after constantly seeing them when attending shows. The lineups are often pretty diverse, now offering more local music and the addition of more free events to bring together the community. They've added vintage nights, trivia, and free pinball days which I think is a very important and necessary community good. The venue has a front half with a bar, pinball cabinets, and even some outdoor seating. The back hosts the concert venue with interior bar, seating, and elevated stage. I'm allergic to alcohol so I can't speak to the drinks nor the prices but they have free water jugs readily available which is a lifesaver during shows and is just such a small, nice feature to have access to. I definitely would recommend coming here for a concert, finding some new local music, or establishing a new hang out for your friends.

Midtown is such a cute performance space. They are located in studio park, right on top of of the…read more123 restaurant and movie theatre. They host open mic nights (usually free), comedians, and niche musical artists. I believe the venue only sits around 100 people, but the intimate space makes for fun shows where artists can interact with the audience. There is a full service bar in the back and they serve a few snacky-type foods (popcorn, pretzels). Ticket prices range, and I think it's based on who they book. So just be in tune to their website for info. If you park in the "STUDIO PARK(ING)" ramp, they will validate the parking ticket. My experience seeing shows here has always been positive. Midtown is also a part of the Listening Lawn performances in the summer! Overall a 5/5 rating.

I've been to the Listening Room a few times now, most recently for a stand up show. Seats were…read morefirst come, first served, so we got there early and grabbed a seat near the front. One of the nice things about this venue is that there's not really a bad seat there, due to the small size of the room. It's pretty cozy, but I like the more intimate setup for shows. I will say that we could hear the concert happening outside on the lawn throughout the set, which was a bit distracting at times but not too bad. A server will take your order right from your seat - they have a small drink menu and a couple snack options. They only had one mocktail option available - a lemonade drink which was really sweet but tasty. I wish they had the other non-alcoholic drinks that One Twenty Three offers downstairs. Drinks are pretty pricey, and I'd skip the snacks and just head to One Twenty Three for dinner before or after the show. They close out your tab automatically at the end of the night and add a 20% gratuity. You can still ask to see your bill if you want to check the total, etc. I think this is useful so you don't have to flag down your server to close out your tab if it's busy. I still really like this venue, and will continue to seek out shows here.

First off these guys here did a phenomenal job with crowd control and getting everyone in and out…read moreof the cold in a very timely manner , the line was wrapped around the block and it wasike it took no time at all to get in , the merch lineoved extremely fast forcas long as it was and the food and beverage lines almost no wait .....KUDOS to all the workers present for tonights Wallows show .....the venue was awesome the sound was superb and my son and I really enjoyed this show I couldn't get over how good they sounded and the sound crew was money today ....the crew here should be proud today ....if you ever get a chance to see a show here check it out seems like all seats in this venue are good we sat in 204 row E

Came here for a concert with friends and the layout sis not disappoint! The upper balcony seats are…read moresuch a nice touch for those who do not want to be stuck in the GA pit on the first floor! The views from the venue are great no matter where you are seated! Very clean and safe as well!

Huge arena. A lot of spots for snacks and drinks. However, expensive for drinks and snacks, it…read morewasn't half bad. Just an extremely lack of parking for big events. Might need a lot of extra time to figure out where to park.

Been to Van andel a few times now for concerts and a hockey game for the GR Griffins. Parking on a…read moreFriday night is usually a challenge if trying to find street parking but lots of garages/lots around for 10-20$ for the evening which are all pretty close by. Entrance/security has always been pretty easy and convenient. I just wish they had more food options inside the arena. Lots of beer, cocktails, canned drink options with arena pricing. Food options included popcorn, pizza, hot dogs, nachos and other snack kind of foods. I usually just plan to eat before or after the show or game. Thankfully, in the heart of downtown with lots of options for dinner.

I love this bar in the BOB. It is on the first floor, as soon as you walk in the back door. There…read moreis a small bar that no one ever sits at, so it's always open, there is a bit of an open area, and then there is a stage and dance floor. There are always bands here that play fun music and it's always a really good time. The bartender there is really nice (somehow we always see the same guy). They serve some of the Bob's Brewery beers, and some outside beers, along with liquor. This is a fun stop to make, and I would recommend checking it out if you've never been in there!

Stopped in on a Friday night with a group of friends. Sat at the bar- pretty quite inside the…read moreestablishment. Bartender did a good job, but not much of a personality... Love the decor and they have a nice selection at the bar. Music was odd.. cant even remember who or what was playing.. but just mediocre music. Not very busy, either. I like the idea of this bar.. but for some reason, I feel like the music and the atmosphere just kinda miss the mark. Personal opinion!

The Intersection is a multi-stage venue that gets some decent acts. I've seen at least 15 shows…read morethere since 2011. The main venue is large and cavernous with hard concrete floors and limited reserved seating. The "stache" is the front room with a small stage, which makes for an intimate show and we've seen some favorite bands there. Elevation is downstairs and I've only been in there once but is also pretty nice for a smaller show. The bar lines tend to move quickly, and I like that there's a bar in the lobby that's usually less busy. They don't serve any food, which is a bit of a bummer but there are a few places around where you can get dinner before a show. No designated parking lot for the Intersection but there's plenty of street parking nearby. Overall I prefer 20 Monroe to the Intersection these days mostly for their snacks :) But if a band I like comes to the Intersection, it's an easy yes for me since it's close to home and a decent spot for a concert.

My first experience going to the Intersection was fun and an enjoyable night out. There is parking…read moreeverywhere around the venue. We paid $20 cash or card and walked just a block to the front door. We were greeted and asked for our ID. We were directed to another counter after we go in the door to show our tickets for the show. All the staff were polite, professional and welcomed us to the venue. There were ample amount of wait staff and people at the bar to get drinks fast. I was drinking ling islands and they cost $10.75 without tip. We were notified due to the venue not selling out the VIP section was open and first come first serve so we found the most perfect spot to enjoy the band, people watch and have a place to put our drinks. The sound system was incredible and the auto very clear. The bathroom were clearly marked and there were plenty of stalls. Overall good night out.

A friend was playing a show at the Tip Top recently and it had been years since I'd been there. The…read morebar is cozy and people were very friendly. We paid $15 per person for the band, cash only (they do have an ATM on site). They have live music most weekends, and you can reserve tickets online ahead of time. We got a booth for our group of four and it had an okay view of the stage - there are a couple of pillars that obscure the view but the music sounded great. I was worried it might be way too loud in the small bar, but it seemed fine. Bring earplugs if you need them! I think they sell them at the bar too. We got some food to split - the fried green beans and the grilled cheese sandwich. This food is simple but tasty, and goes great with a cold beer. I especially liked the crispy fried green beans with jalapeno ranch! Tip Top definitely gives the vibe of a Nashville honky tonk, and I had a great time.

So went for a concert, didn't know anything about the venue. It looks like a neighborhood bar from…read morethe outside but dang you get transported to a sonic retro oasis on the inside. Great crowd, awesome drinks and delicious food. Won't break the bank.. promise you that So go take a chance at some great live music and have the chicken and waffles, AT THE BAR!!!

A very cozy casual soccer bar/restaurant :) i live close by so it's just an easy place to go to for…read morea drink or a quick bite. They have most sports games up but i know they're known for having the early soccer games playing! I've heard great things about their brunch only on the weekends. They brought back their lunch special and it seems like they have trivia there now!! I feel like food is 4/5 but overall the vibe, lots of seating, and staff just make it a fun nonjudgmental place to be :) All the staff are super friendly. Parking is just metered street parking.

Loved the atmosphere and the food and drinks were outstanding. Was our first time there and will…read moremake sure to come back the next time we're in Grand Rapids

Still good 11 years later. This is the place to go for arcade games, stuffed burgers and good beer/…read morewhiskey options. Unabashedly a hipster/ alternative vibe that I love. I didn't have time to wait 20-25min for a burger because I had to make a show at the Pyramid Scheme across the street and opted to try the cubano nachos. Delicious and fun authentic flavors with a satisfying crunch. You can share it, but I ate most of it as my dinner and loved it. I guess branching out from the amazing stuffed burgers was well worth it. Everything here goes well with a beer or whiskey. Cheers!

Such a cool place!!! Had no idea it was here. Definitely will go more! Food was good and drinks…read moreeven better. Service was amazing! As we were here a homeless woman came in asking the tables for $$ for food. I told the waitress and the manager came shortly to the lady and offered her food and gave her a coat. I think this was such a good thing!! But if word gets around to other homeless ppl I think it will turn into something that's not good. Would go again!!!

What a lovely experience. We saw The Color Purple and it was amazing. I couldn't say enough good…read morethings about the actors and sets. Seats were very comfortable (which since we are usually going to the theater in Detroit was a nice change). Sound quality was excellent and I loved all the accessibility things in place for a diverse clientele

10000/10 Hilarious…read moreThe cast, production team, comedy was just on point. Really made my day. Highly recommend.