Great theater - quality acting and productions…read more The venue itself is an old auto mechanic shop and it is still quite chilly and drafty and it is clear the actors smoke inside the building. There's a lot of cement and dark paint and cinderblocks. There are no creature comforts except for a pot of coffee and a drinking fountain. So keep that in mind if you like a glass of wine before the theater. As always - the productions are usually classic and exceptional. So if you are a true theater aficionado, this is exactly what you're looking for! It is theater set in the rawest conditions, and there is something very artsy about that!

Germinal has been around for nearly four decades, and stages four or five shows a year. Seating…read moreabout 100 people, it's small - but, the layout is great, and you should have a decent view no matter where you're seated. Also, I found the seating at Germinal to be much more comfortable than at a lot of other similar venues. So, what should you expect? Well, when they say they're a minimalist theater, they're not kidding! The sets leave quite a bit to your imagination, but (from what I've seen) the acting more than makes up for it. Insider tip: Check their website for specials, as they do run 2-1 tickets, meaning you could see a show for under $12. There is a small lot behind the theater, but just plan on street parking. Also, if you have a choice, bring your clunker. The neighborhood is a little iffy. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Germinal, and I'm looking forward to going back.

Such a cute intimate theater. We went for Saw the musical. Very funny! I would spring for closer…read moreseats next time. We did the very back row and there isn't much of a slope, so it can be hard to see over heads. Especially when the person in front of you wants to rock a giant wide brimmed hat. For fox sake please don't wear a giant hat to a theater!!

Really fun experience! The musical was a blast, but I just wish the seats were angled better so you…read morecan see the stage well from the last couple of rows. I really had to strain my neck to see a lot of the show.

This is a great family activity. $8 a ticket gets you a show (about 35/40 min) and 30 min…read moreper-performance and 50 minutes post-performance of playing - decorating your ticket and putting on puppet shows. There's a beautiful garden space in the back as well where you can sit surrounded by plants. The show itself was very engaging for our kids (age 4, 6) as there is audience participation and jokes during the performance. They even incorporated all of the kids name at the beginning and a very positive introduction about when to listen vs when to engage. Very impressive that the owner does all of this herself. Our only minor complaint is that there were one or two pieces of dialogue not well suited for kids (e.g. stealing away someone's girlfriend) and some verbal fillers. However, overall we had a great time and will definitely be back for the next show!

We took our little one here over the weekend for a production of Hansel and Gretel. The ticket…read moreprices were very reasonable ($7 each) and there is a lot to see and do before the show begins. We enjoyed the pre-show decorating of our "ticket puppet" with construction paper and markers and looking around at all the wonderful puppets and marionettes hanging throughout the building. The main theater area is very roomy, clean and quiet. It has little "mini theaters" set up inside where the kids could put on their own puppet shows before and after the big performance. The show was very good! Our two-year old was captivated for most of the time, smiling and waving her little "ticket puppet" in the air. My only minor disappointment in the performance itself was that it had a fair amount of "filler" in it, which can be understandable considering the story in question, but the extra banter of the "father not being able to find any food while hunting" or the kids "finding and eating the mouse's berries in the forest" caused a few of the kids to lose interest. It almost seemed like it would make more sense to put on two shorter performances than trying to extend one story to fill the time allotment. It may also have to do with this particular story. Perhaps other stories don't have such a dramatic problem? Anyway, please don't let this dissuade you from visiting the theater! We had a great time and your kids will love it too!

Love this new live music venue!…read more Tickets: The Federal has the same owners as The Oriental, so you can get tickets for The Fed at The Oriental's box office as well the box office at The Fed and online. You will save yourself some money on fees if you pay cash at either venue's box office. Balcony: There is a tiered balcony upstairs where everyone can see the stage while seated. Don't be the asshat that goes up to the balcony and stands in front of people. Upstairs is for seated enjoyment of the show. Downstairs is for standing. ADA Seating: There are a few ADA seats available downstairs near the stage. Be aware, the main floor is sloped, so you'll need to navigate that sloped floor to get to the ADA seats. Drinks: There is a bar downstairs near the main entrance that is double-sided, so you can get drinks in the lobby or at the back of the venue main floor (similar to Boulder Theater). If you use a card, they will close you out with each transaction (no opening a tab and no hassle to close your tab at the end of the show). Parking: There is no parking lot for the venue. All parking is on the street. Plan ahead and give yourself time to hunt for a spot. Rideshare: If you take a rideshare, DO NOT use the venue address, use an address around the corner. There is no space to pull off on Federal in front of the venue. Federal is a very busy street. It is incredibly unsafe to have your Uber stop on Federal in front of the venue. You are very likely to get rear-ended. Events: Highly recommend you follow the venue on Facebook. This is the way I hear about all the new shows they book, when tickets go on sale and when they do special deals on tickets.

Four shows here so far. Great service. Reasonable bar prices. Friendly staff. Nice sight lines…read more Other than it being rather warm at two of the shows, (yes, it's hard to pick a temperature during warm winter weather), I have had a very good time at every show.

I love this place because it's relaxing, the service is great, and the wine is amazing. What else…read morecould you really ask for?

Welcoming, friendly, open to questions, nice comfortable setting. Wine tasting was fun. Great…read moreselection of locally made wine.

Jake's is a roadhouse that is right out of a movie. I kept expecting to see Patrick Swayze's…read moredoppelgänger. Bartender was super nice and attentive. She is a good person who also seems like can get rowdy if provoked. I like her. We had the burger and Philly. No complaints. From a lunch on Friday perspective, the clientele seem like hard working, no bull crap patriots.

Jake's roadhouse has been around for a long time. I have always enjoyed stopping in to hear a band…read moreor check out the menu. I do have a girlfriend that bartends there so I will stop in occasionally to say hello. I've always had a good time there. It's really comfortable inside or even outside on the patio and their food is a lot on a plate very plentiful and the Prices are just right. They have live bands, and other things going on all the time so if you get an opportunity stop in and check it out sometime. Thanks For The Read Until Next Time....

The Curtain Playhouse is a vigorous acting experience. I have had a few of my children take part in…read morea few of their productions and, long story short, we will not be returning! The two "directors" are rude and harsh towards the children. I have seen three of their productions and in each one, the same few people got the main roles and everyone else was lucky to get on stage once or twice (two of them being their own children). They moved around 5 times in the time my family and family friends were a part of their program, each location had a very small stage with uncomfortable move-around chairs for the audience. Although it is obvious the family who runs it works hard to make every show the best they can, they are not friendly to kids or teens.