How am I a native RIer who had never been to The Met for a show before?…read more Hey Ninteen drew me in. The facility definitely gave me Coney Island freak show vibes inside. It was probably the hand painted art inside with red curtains adorning them. I have to day the photos were quite captivating. Makes the place seem more inviting. The guys at the front were nice. I was rocking Malibu and pineapple all night. Heavy handed with the pour, thanks, but still had flavor. The show was set up with chairs. Thanks for the option but I wanted to stand. People did what they wanted but it was nice that a dance floor area right in front of the stage was left open for when Kid Charlemagne hit! Large bathroom, pretty clean. 2 bars and a little entry way for long lines getting in or a smoking area. Great size for an intimate show.

Loved my first time coming here for a show. The sound was great, staff was friendly and helpful,…read morespace was nice and had plenty of room. Will be back

I played trumpet at this theater several times in past for various artists and each time I have a…read moreblast but November 4th 2023 was extraordinary with Tabanka Djaz. All staffs and musicians got there early and we took time to prepare the show for excellence. Great people are working there with warmth and professionalism in very relaxed way so that no matter what happens show is very successful and happy through my experience here. I enjoy coming here from Boston area but parking can be tough so everyone come here, get early enough for good parking spot. Great musical experience !

The Strand Ballroom & Theatre (formerly the Paramount Theatre, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel and commonly…read moreThe Strand) is a live music venue located in downtown Providence. The theatre opened in 1915 as a vaudeville theatre and later became a cinema and concert venue. I have been to the Strand several times for concerts and live shows. It's a small venue with a busy calendar and very expensive concessions. It used to be called Lupo's until 2017 when it was renamed the Strand. The few times I've been, the shows have not started on time and they are not very good telling you what the delay is about....nevertheless, it's a place for live music for young and old to get entertained.

Great venue for sporting events or concerts. We were here last nigth to see Mercy Me perform, and…read morethe sightlines are pretty good from nearly any seat. Sound is good, facility is clean enough and there are plenty of restrooms. Employees are friendly. Security usually doesn't take too long. As with most venues of this type, food and drinks are overpriced. They do have some some local food choices such as Saugy's hotdogs. There is reasonable priced parking available nearby at the Providence Place Mall. Overall, a good place to catch a game or a concert.

I've been here twice this year, which is funny because I have not been the convention center in…read moreyears! I came earlier this year for a Providence bruins game and this week went to Stars on Ice. They get some really great shows! I found parking on the street easy and getting in through security was simple. The show was amazing! I wish the bathrooms were cleaner and that they had better signage for the seats. There was also no security or police detail to help you cross the street, which was surprising after a big show!

I'm not sure if this is the yelp page for AS220's events or not. But just in case it is, I want to…read moreshow some love here! I attended the Rhody Revue Burlesque show last night and had so much fun! The host and performers were great. This space in general is super cool with a space for galleries, bands, shows, and drinks! It was extra fun sitting in the front row too.

Cool space. Tonight there was a band and also Rhody Revue. Bar was in the center. Love that it…read moreprovides a safe space for people expressing themselves through their art. Didn't know this existed before tonight! Will need to find out what else is happening here! Thanks Yelp for introducing me to it!

Making Pawtucket famous! That's their slogan... this is truly one of my favorite small venues in…read moreRhode Island. Fun and vibey little dive bar with a mix of locals and musicians. I can't praise the owner John enough, he is always there for the patrons and musicians- keeping a safe place for us to come back to after Covid. The bartenders are always nice, and the famous $1 Jell-O shots are a must! Check it out if you are in the area or if you like to discover local live music! ps they have a free parking lot! *there is usually a $10 cover when they have a band but all of the money goes towards the musicians

I absolutely love News Cafe! Great little dive bar in the heart of downtown Pawtucket. the owner…read moreJohn really cares about this place and it shows. The bartenders are always super friendly and attentive and it's a fun little spot to catch some live local music! I believe they have some small snacks in the kitchen like stuffies and such, but I haven't tried the food. Highly recommend this local watering hole especially if you like local music!

I came here with my wife for an art opening. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the bar is!…read moreI got a local beer and my wife got a Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye. Her drink was perfect, served in an (antique?) jar. The bartenders were very friendly. And overall, the place had a cool, casual vibe.

Together with Kafe Lila, Machines With Magnets is forcing me to reconsider the city of Pawtucket,…read morewhich I had previously thought of as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV are." Currently I think of Pawtucket as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV and Kafe Lila and Machines With Magnets are," but if I spend enough time at KL and MWM, my view will undoubtedly become more nuanced. Machines With Magnets is a recording studio, art gallery, and performance space that has fast become my favorite music venue and possibly one of my favorite places in Rhode Island. The inside is beautiful, with two large rooms decked out in cool white paint and beautiful hardwood flooring (one floor is stenciled with an absolutely stunning pattern). Art of varied quality adorns the walls. I have now had the pleasure of attending two shows here--an electronic music performance and Quintron + Miss Pussycat--and I enjoyed them both. Watching bands perform with art as a backdrop is a pleasure. The sound is good and the venue is run fairly efficiently. At the latter show, they quickly cycled through four bands by alternating the rooms in which each band performed. Very smart. The crowds are fun and interesting. Drinks, Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and even pizza are sold for reasonable prices. During my first visit, a friend turned to me and said, "I wish I lived here." "I wish I could DJ here," I replied. Until either of these things happens, I'll be stopping in periodically for more music and art. You should, too.

Awful Listen if you…read morelike dive bars read some of my other reviews, I am trying to become a pro. Now with that said, Lou's is a dive, the problem is that it is one of the lamest ones I have have ever been too. I read a tip about this place and it says the place gets filled with dirtbags, sadly it couldn't be more true. Bad juke box, bad live music, awful bartenders. Bad beer, not cheap. Lou's, a dive bar with no redeeming qualities that make great dive bars so special. Tip: If you go make sure to take shower after. Terrible, thanks

In my opinion this place is more like a road house. I love cruising up on my old Harley and…read morelistening to the band kick out some tunes while throwing back a beer with some friendly folks. There is a full sized pool table and a nice stage for the musicians. I love the fact that they have A LOT of live music every week - Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday afternoons is all live music! If anything is lacking it is the fact that the kitchen is only open rarely but that's not a deal breaker for me personally, so...... ...if you ride this is a place you definitely should check out! Some idiot posted on here that the place was terrible. Not sure what his problem is but I figure he must be into rap or something - make no mistake this is a classic rock bar !

Located pretty close to 195, this is a very intimate venue to watch any performances you may be…read moreinterested in attending. They also have a gallery where you can check out the art. I would recommend getting there early as seating is first come first served except for donors who get the option to reserve a table. They allow coolers for drinks at the performances and also have treats, coffee and water for sale. Just about all the seats offer a nice view of the stage. The people there are friendly and helpful. If someone is performing there that you're interested in seeing, I wouldn't hesitate to go.

I attended a show at the Narrows Center for the Arts this past weekend and before the show even…read morestarted I was looking up their calendar online to see what I could catch at this venue in the future. What a cool place to catch some live music! Such an intimate setting, comfortable seating, not a bad view in the place! Located in an old mill building, the stage set up and chairs is located on the third floor. There is an elevator to access for those who prefer to arrive to their seats unwinded. A quick check of your tickets and you're on your way! The venue is BYO food and drink, which honestly is such a cool concept given most venues are overcharging for these things left and right. They do have a small cafe with coffee, bottled sodas, and some treats for purchase if you come empty handed. They are also located next to a brewery where you can pick up some goodies as well. Parking is a breeze - free on street as well as an available lot behind the building. The staff were very helpful and welcoming and made the whole experience an enjoyable one overall. I cannot wait to come back!