I'M happy to report that the bathrooms have been remodeled,,…read moreTHANK GOD,,,and they got the remains of elvis out of the cellar,, also the popcorn machine is working again, it's been out of order since 63,,, also ,,, if your an alcoholic his is a good place to drink, and if your not an alcoholic YOU SOON WILL BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also comedy nite on thursdays,,,help them

Loved the welcoming nature of this place! It was awesome that it has a stage in back, we missed the…read morecomedy and showed up at the tail end sadly but we stayed and found out there was karaoke. Everyone was really friendly and kind that we met and such a fun experience in a cozy setting. Fantastic! I think it was a little difficult they only took cash but thank god my date had some on him and we had an absolute ball! Thanks!

In town for a convention and my union held a gathering here with a performance by Morris Day and…read morethe Time. This venue was formerly a movie theater that has been renovated to a multi purpose facility for concerts, special events and shows. It's a vintage historic site that includes several bars, seated balcony and open space lower level with a stage and small rooms on both floors. Equipped with lighting, audio and large screens for video, it's a versatile space for all occasions.

I reserved upper floor seats at the Uptown Theater in late October 2024 for a Saturday night show…read moreby the Drive by Truckers (performing their Southern Rock Opera tour). Overall, the sound quality was clear (but also super-loud). It was awesome having upper level reserved seats (a bit pricey at $85 each, but worth it to get an unobstructed view of the stage while seated). On the plus side, check-in with the Wallet app for your online ticket was easy. Also, the facilities were pretty clean. The only minus is they do not really serve food or snacks. The cocktail beverage seemed a bit overpriced ($15 + tax) for what you got. Would recommend getting dinner and drinks before you enter the Uptown Theater and just enjoy the show.

We attended a Hiss Golden Messenger show, which was terrific. The sound system and acoistics are…read morevery good. This general admission show had very limited seating. For popular shows, come early - we'll before doors open -- or you may be standing all night. A front room had tables and chairs and bar stools, but very limited or no view of the stage. The area in front of the stage was clear and was standing room only, jam packed once the main act started. There is an upstairs balcony in the back and part of one side of the stage, with bar stools (perhaps 25 or 30) and a ledge to place food and drink. There are also a few sofà seats with very obstructed stage views. During the show, in the balcony many attendees stood behind the seated people, viewing the show between those seated. The bar menu is solid and reasonable proced for liquor, beer, and wine. A hamburger and fries were very good. A veggie burger was terrible.

Light food when a concert is happening. The drinks are always good and well made. The service is…read moregreat and the bartenders are great with getting your drink. The ambiance is a more intimate stage where you really see the show and musicians.

A grand old building with " this is a college campus" parking. They have prepaid parking for the…read moreclosest "church street" lot but don't get into that long slow lane, if you aren't prepaid. We were directed to the Nolte lot which was wasn't far away and a tunnel walk to the Northrup (which was nice as it was cold.) At the theater itself, they had plenty of people to help direct and the seats were comfortable and the view was just fine.

North Auditorium - twin Cities ballet Nutcracker…read more In 1989, I saw my first performance of The Nutcracker at the North Auditorium. Thirty-six years later, I brought my son back -- he's about the same age I was then -- hoping to share the magic of Christmas and the magic of The Nutcracker with him. When I called to purchase tickets, I specifically asked whether this was a classical version of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, and I was told that it was. Because of that assurance, you can imagine my disappointment when it became clear that this was not a classical interpretation at all. The director took extensive liberties with this 133-year-old masterpiece to make it more "Minnesota." There was a wooden flute meant to imitate a loon, complete with a loon dance. There were Viking elements, a bird dance I couldn't make sense of, and a riverboat scene with fish. Were some of these moments cute? Yes. Were they Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker? No. If I had seen the riverboat dance with the little fish at a student dance recital, I would have smiled and thought it was charming. But when you are expecting the timeless classical Nutcracker -- first produced in 1892 and beloved for its enduring magic -- this reimagining is deeply underwhelming. To be fair, there were positives. I appreciated the relaxed sensory-friendly performance, especially as I have an autistic son. It was wonderful to see so many young children there with their families, and the little girls dressed in their ballerina-inspired outfits were absolutely adorable. The student performers did well, and this was clearly a meaningful experience for them. That said, I only counted about four principal dancers who felt at a professional level. The two principal dancers in Act II who performed the solos and duets were very good, and for a brief moment, I was truly captivated by their dancing. The set design, however, was lackluster -- it felt cheaply made and lacked the Christmas magic this piece deserves. Perhaps the production was working within a very limited budget. I did receive discounted tickets, and I'm grateful for that. Had I paid full price, I would have been very upset. This performance was not worth full price. I love theater. I love dance. I always wished I could have been a dancer myself and took classes when I was younger. I have friends who are professional dancers, now retired, so I understand what the arts can be -- the breathtaking, awe-inspiring, make-you-cry-and-you-don't-know-why magic of live performance. That is what I hoped my son would experience. He didn't. I didn't either. When it was over, I asked him what he thought. He shrugged and said, "Good." And that really sums it up. It was good -- but it wasn't great. It wasn't extraordinary. And it wasn't Christmas magic. If you have a friend or family member in the performance, I understand wanting to attend. But if you're expecting the classic Nutcracker and the kind of Christmas magic this piece is known for, you won't find it here

We've become regulars at Crooners. It's a fantastic venue that combines the ambiance, good food,…read moreand warm service of a Wisconsin supper club with world-class music. I'll still take in the sounds at Dakota Jazz on Nicollet Mall and BERLIN in the North Loop, but when I consider pricing, the kitchen, and the intimate space, Crooners is number 1. I love them all, and Minneapolis is fortunate to have one of the best music scenes in the country. Crooners makes its patrons feel like family. Mary T, the philanthropic owner and an ambassador for Minnesota empathy and 10,000 Lake ethics, is there almost every night, checking that everything is going smoothly. The artists all seem to love the place, and their performances are organic, a throwback to when audiences felt part of the show. I love Crooners and will return as often as I can.

Here for the first time last night. We saw an MJ tribute outside in the Belvedere tent. The weather…read morewas absolutely gorgeous which made being outside in the patio tent even better. Food was wonderful. Our waiter was new and overwhelmed a bit but he did well. Music was outstanding. We had such a great time, I will definitely be back. Just a few logistical things that I didn't understand before I went. They have three different musical stages so pay attention to which venue you are booking if you care about being outside or inside. Our show started at 6pm, we arrived at 5:30pm and didn't get our food until after the show started. I'm not sure what time they start seating. You order off a full menu, it's not like a dinner/show package where you only have a few options. Lastly, there was a long line inside to be seated around 5:45pm. Seemed like they kept people waiting inline instead of seating them when they arrived.

This was my first time going out in Minneapolis, and it'd been a while since my local friend had. I…read morewas recommended this bar by commenters on Reddit who sounded adamant that this is the vibe I was looking for. I used to live in Atlanta, currently live in Austin, and have experienced nightlife in Nashville/Savannah/Miami. Thus, my expectations were sky high. Based on my research it appears the Twin Cities have limited options compared to the above 5 cities. And promising options like "Fool Me Once" were listed as already closed. There was a short line outside & it was chilly so I couldn't wait to be let in. There was no cover which usually means expensive drinks and that's exactly the case ($13-$14 per shot). The main floor was quite empty when we arrived around 11:30pm so I made a beeline for the basement hidden behind the bar, which I didn't see until I posed for my neon sign photo. Downstairs there is another bar to the right when you are at the foot of the stairs, and the famous disco room is to your left. We went on Saturday night and it was packed to the brim! I moseyed my way up to the DJ booth but it was annoying having to jostle the vacant & occupied VIP tables. My friend and I danced a little but left within an hour because it was so stuffy. But you know, that reminded me of a similar basement at Dark Horse Tavern in Atlanta where I used to go almost every weekend.

They make awesome cocktails here. I was impressed with how fast the bartenders were moving…read more They bartenders were making all type of unique drinks. One of the drinks was an espresso martinis. They actually put two beans on top. The beans floated to the top like a happy child on an inter-tube in a water park.

The Dakota Jazz Club is one of my favorite venues and places to see shows/live music. We went for…read morean RnB Soul Sistas night and had an incredible time. Such wonderful energy and a beautiful performance. They had a sold out crowd, but our servers were so attentive and checked on us frequently. We ordered a grilled cabbage caesar (so good, could use a little salt though), the shrimp and grits (DELICIOUS), and a steak. The food was very tasty! The drinks weren't anything special - I actually think they gave us the wrong drinks but overall it was a great experience. Very much looking forward to checking out other shows in the future.

We went to Dakota Club in Minneapolis this weekend to see Musiq Soulchild. Overall, the experience…read morewas okay. The music was definitely louder than the vocals, and the drums in particular felt a little overboard at times, which made it harder to really enjoy the vocals. Musiq Soulchild's performance itself was good, but he brought another artist on to perform three songs, which was interesting but not really what we were expecting. I personally would have preferred more of Musiq's own performance. On the positive side, the food and service were both great. The atmosphere was nice, and I would definitely go back to Dakota Club to check out another show and see how another performance compares.

If you have friends visiting from out of town and wanna go out, this is a great spot. There is a…read morecover fee, but you could essentially spend the whole night here and feel like you went bar hopping. Each room has its own bar and the vibe is completely different from the last room. They have karaoke and drag shows going on at the second floor, SO FUN. Bring cash if you want to tip the dancers! The bartenders are quick and easy, and drinks have a good pour. I didn't feel skimped out at all. I'd definitely come back again!

Fantastic drag from the ladies of La femme, the stage is visible for everyone to see, they have…read moreseating for the show! A lot of straight Women come here to feel safer than most other clubs/bars, but that also does bring in the straight men who want to take advantage or pick up queer Women hoping they'll have a threesome with another Woman, instead of respecting boundaries and human beings. A diverse crowd of sexualities is available here Security has been doing better recently about safety. They have 3-4 security guards constantly walking the premises. There are 3 different music dance rooms with different genres. Typically it's a white music room (Katy Perry and Black eyed peas, Justin Timberlake), Black music room (T pain, Jay Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and a mixed room (Rhianna, Pitbull, Shakira, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Cardi B) . As well as a pool/arcade area and the drag room with the stage. The music could be updated to not play republican or abusive artists like Kanye and Nicki Minaj They do not tolerate underage drinking at all, so don't even try it here. If you under age drink at home and come drunk, you will not get in. They have different nights for different events, but you can always find fun no matter the night. The drag is my favorite part, there is a diverse cast with rotating talent, they do have a regular set base cast as well. Mercedes is the GOAT. she's incredible. The gay 90s sets out to create a truly inclusive space for everybody, despite race, gender, disability or sexuality. Straight men looking to take advantage, often visit here so just keep an eye out for them. You'll notice they travel alone or in packs of two they also keep to the edges sometimes. Keep an eye out for each other ladies and thems. People do get drugged here occasionally, but over all not as much as other places. The bathrooms are surprisingly not gross, there is good privacy and 3 different locations.