The Valentine Theatre is beautiful. It's Grand. It's Romantic. It's a jewel of Toledo. I've…read morebeen there for many TSA performances and most recently, The Toledo Opera with friends.

FTR, baby!!! The…read moreValentine Theatre is a staple in downtown Toledo. The ambiance exudes history and culture - the massive mural in the entrance depicts theatre performers from 1895 to 1920. It's painted by Paul Geiger, a Toledo local and someone my parents know. :) Unfortunately, the theatre was under renovation for much of my childhood and I didn't attend many performances here, but nonetheless, this place rocks! I recently got to return for a friend's wedding and it was the perfect venue for it. They opened up the theatre for guests to walk around and check it out and the reception was held in the mural room. If you find yourself in Toledo, check out the bill and see what's playing at the Valentine Theatre.

The bar itself is very fun and very full of personality! There is graffiti and stickers all over…read morethe wall and polls that show a rich history of happy patrons and bands who have had joyous times here! The bar staff were incredibly friendly and very attentive! The only critiques I have are that there are many many tables for watching and not much room for dancing ( or in my case moshing since I visited to see a metal show) which was a bit sad, they do not serve food here which again was a bit sad ( I should have looked up though) BUT!!!!! They do have a popcorn machine so that was a very happy surprise! This bar has good vibes and character!

A Beautifully Filthy Rock & Roll Dive…read more If you love a good, grungy, rock and roll dive bar, Howard's Club H is the place for you. It's got all the essentials: cold beer (only slightly overpriced), bartenders who are usually nice enough, and a smell that can only be described as shame with a hint of stale beer. The bathrooms? Perfectly disgusting, just as they should be in a place like this. The walls are covered in layers of graffiti and stickers, some of it actually pretty interesting if you take the time to look. Live bands crank out music that ranges from surprisingly solid to who let them on stage? But that's part of the charm. This is the kind of bar where you go to lose track of time, drink with strangers who might become friends, and soak in the glorious decay of a true dive. It's not for everyone, but if you appreciate a bar with character, history, and just the right amount of grime, Howard's Club H is a must.

College bar. Ignored by the bartenders. Decent drinks for the price. Self service and seating…read more Pizza was not cut and the toppings and cheese just slid right off the pizza. No napkins or trash cans in sight. Go somewhere else.

Food is great. Pool available and a great bar. Staff is knowledgeable and know how to mix a great…read moredrink. Early evenings are a great time to go! A bit quiet but I prefer it that way!

This place is "off the map", in a way. Younger locals know that it's a place where you can see an…read moreart opening or hear a band play. My first experience there happened to be a photo shoot that my friend Sarah did for her Alter Ego exhibition. I was very impressed by the studio space -- it was very roomy. In one part I saw Roost Roast's coffee roasting equipment (but no sign of Roost to bug him for a cup!). There was also a desk hosting a vintage typewriter and a curious manuscript. Another section had interesting tye dyed shirts? My friend Paul's spot had some equipment for music, and it was actually his band that I got to see perform later on in that space. It was very nice, you'll see familiar faces around town. It's non-smoking, but that's ok because the porch is a very cozy place to light one. You get a great view of the night sky -- plus it's juuuust far enough from downtown to be able to kick back and relax.

This is a really cool space for dance parties, DIY film screenings, shows, art showings, you name…read moreit. Love that there's a parking lot and that it's close enough to downtown for walking, but far enough that it has that tucked-away, off-the-beaten-path vibe. The porch is a cool place to hang out and strike up a conversation with a stranger. There is only one small bathroom, which is definitely a bummer, but I can deal considering the opportunities Yellow Barn affords for the talented go-getters in this town.

The Halfass holds such a special place in my heart, that I'm not sure that a simple review can…read morereally do it justice. Sure, it sucks that that new management came in a few years ago and painted over a lot of the old scribblings. The place has luckily regained more posters & records covers, etc. to adorn the walls. You know what? The kids here are still kinda the same -- at least in all of the important ways. When I played a show here a coupla years ago, I met a super-cool gal who reminded me of a reflection of myself at 19 or 20 -- into poetry and rock and roll. We chatted about X, and I knew that the Halfass was in good hands of this next generation. This is where I ate many greasy pounds of tempeh and curly fries in school. It's also where I poured my broken 19-yr old heart out to friends working behind the counter, then used my meal card to buy and down an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's. Not too much later, I got to do my laundry (the washers were right on the other side of the wall) while watching Low. Throughout the years the EQMC consistently brings in great bands -- both local and touring. They also provided a home for the first few ever Bang! dance parties. I first spotted my current sweetheart here. I brought him along to a show here to get the official stamp of approval from a best friend while seeing Saturday Looks Good to Me. Who knows -- without the trifecta of the Halfass, the Pirate House (RIP), and the downtown A2 Kinko's, my life may have taken a very different course. But thankfully, the Halfass was and remains there -- providing delicious greasy-ass food, pretty reliably great people, and a little incubator for musicians and students with plenty of all-ages shows.

I like this place. I like the vibe, and everything. I think EQMC people are a bit snobby though. At…read moreleast, to the New Beat Happening crowd. The first show I went to here, I left bored to get a sandwich from jimmy john's. When I came back, which was nice enough that it was allowed, I came back in time for some punk to try to steal money after jumping on stage and 'rapping'. It's nice to have some of the Detroit bands out in ann arbor, but if you have a car, it's nothing you couldn't see every week in Detroit or Ypsilanti.

Went for a concert. They didn't turn the A/C on and actually had a person pass out. If you are…read moregoing to make rookie mistakes- fix them, pass out free water then! They had one bartender for a large turnout. We ordered two beers, received to whiskeys instead...not a complete complaint. They also charged extra money at the door for minors. Stated it was on the website and maybe it was but it was a shock to myself and everyone that had a minor. I suggest just putting it in the ticket prices. I definitely wouldn't go back...

Get official tickets for the event from the ppl selling it and not from resale. Had a great time…read morebut it almost got screwed up bc the person I bought resale from sold me a ticket for the wrong night. Thankfully the manager was very understanding once we explained the situation, but I wouldn't bank on that experience!

Discovered this place when some friends from the dance studio upstairs took me to Lo-Fi. I had no…read moreidea there was another bar in the basement of the building. It's a neat, clean little bar. Nice place for grabbing a cold drink while hanging out with friends. There was a DJ in the corner playing music when we went. The bartender was attentive and professional. Would definitely be open to coming back here!

Great venue for live shows and for dancing. I appreciate that it's a smaller space so it definitely…read morefeels more intimate and not as chaotic as other places might get. There's a good amount of seating and their drink prices are reasonable. Great service, great music and a chill vibe!