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    Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

    4.0 (65 reviews)
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    Laura T.

    Attended the Nuctcracker last night but I've been to this venue many times over the years. No matter what the event was for (music performances, graduations, opera or ballet), I've always enjoyed my time. Ticket prices of course range in cost for the event and seat location, so I don't go often unless it's for a special occasion or with a friend or group. For this event, I thought I had selected a seat location that was accessible (as there's a lot of stairs on both main and upper levels) but whether it was a system refresh I didn't catch or just plain user error on an old iPhone, I accidentally selected a spot with a bit more knee exercise than I anticipated. However it was an amazing view from the left balcony. I would definitely recommend it for those that don't have issues with stairs as in the past I've also been in a similar view for the opera years ago. As from that high up you get to spot the background changes as well as what's happening with the entertainment on the stage. I do warn you if your right against the balcony like where my random seat was, leg room and ability to shuffle by is less than in regular rows.. The facility is well maintained, bathrooms are a decent size and parking isn't a price going to break the bank and that includes being in the parkade (off to the side off the building). There are handicap spots directly out front but I noticed last night greatly the number was greatly reduced (the staff fully reserved parking was the majority). So the 5? spots were already filled when I got there. My advice if you're not able to get there really early and are slow moving like I am in winter with my cane, park in the parkade. There's more handicap parking options and if they're filled, at least there's an elevator to bring you to the ground level. From there you can enter from the back (where there's a ramp off to the side of the stairs). The elevator and escalator are easy to find as you walk in the door (in case you need the upper floor), as is coat check, the washrooms and usually a lovely display related to the event for pictures (this time it was the sleigh from the nutcracker). For this particular event during intermission there was a price for the professional to take a photo with the beautifully dressed up character from the nutcracker (I don't want to spoil all the fun with my review!) but after the show you could sit in the sleigh and take your own photos for free. The place is decorated with many beautiful Christmas trees and props to have pictures but we liked the biggest tree by the entrance to the parkade the best. Neat views of the university too from the upper floor and in spring you'll notice a lot of grads getting photos out front. For those that enjoy drinks at the events, both levels have bars but limited places to sit during intermission. However what's changed since last year is that you can now take your drinks into the event! So I happily enjoyed my gingerale I was treated to while watching the second half of the nutcracker. Few things that made it a 4 star experience for me. Instead of looking at my ticket first the attendant tried 6-7 times to scan, check machine, try scanning again for awhile then realized I was at the wrong location (yes, my fault that I had went to where I thought I had bought the ticket). As my seat was actually located upstairs, I had to double back for the escalator that was all the way across the venue and they were already calling for last seating. I felt very rushed and the attendants upstairs weren't notified I was trying to make my way but at least they hadn't officially closed the doors. As the place wasn't fully sold out and I obviously was struggling with the distance & then stairs, it was shocking to me that the upstairs attendant was insistent I sit all the way down in my paid ticket spot. However when I came back up during intermission I noticed extra chairs were set out for others that couldn't handle the stairs. Maybe I should have asked to talk to someone else but it did leave me with a bit of frustration and added a bunch of pain for my next day. The event itself was amazing and highly recommend seeing the nutcracker. Next time I buy a ticket though, I will make sure I do so on a computer instead of my phone. Definitely don't want to repeat those stairs until my knees are better.

    Coolest seats in the place are those extended first balcony seats!
    Kristin K.

    I love the Jube! As a family, I appreciate the cleanliness and amenities including on site parking for things like the Wiggles, Dora, Backyardigans! The Jube is way more family friendly from the washrooms to the comfy couches for families with babes & tots in tow! They also have plenty of booster seats available. Whenever my toddler asks to go to a show, the first thing I check is to see if it's a the Jube! As an adult, I have thoroughly enjoyed the seating options (love the mezzanine balcony), lighting, and sound. My most recent concert here was the Goo Goo Folks last month. The staff are always friendly - I'm not sure I can say a single bad thing about the venue itself! Three cheers for the Jubilee Auditorium!

    View from first Balcony
    Arc P.

    Managed to catch Edmonton Opera's production Aida here back in October. The facility is almost identical to the Southern Alberta Jubilee. The acoustics are excellent. We were first balcony, third row and could hear the show crystal clear. Seats were comfy and the translation screen read very well from where we were. Parking was $6, but you will need to be patient while clearing out. I would suggest parking your car rear first because it helps with blending into the exit line as things can get tight when everyone is trying to get out.

    Werq the World 2019
    Jade S.

    My favourite place to see a show. The acoustics are great. But getting out of the parking arcade is brutal. I'd recommend trying to park elsewhere. There's lots of bathrooms and they're always clean. The lines at concession and coat check are fairly quickly moving. Merchandise sales people travel with the shows so you can't blame the venue for how terribly those lines are managed. It's typically kind of a complete gong show.

    From the first balcony
    Mark K.

    I've been coming to the Jube for pretty well my entire adult time and have seen numerous acts here over the years including the Wiggles, Goo Goo Dolls, Steve Earle, and of course, the Edmonton Opera. The Jube has everything you need including a reasonably priced attached parking garage. So it's relatively painless, even in -30 weather, unlike Rexall. From fancy to casual, this place covers it all. The only thing I miss is taking your drink to your seat.

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    Lulu P.

    I went to the Jubilee Auditorium to watch the opera: Mary Strauss. The auditorium is stunning! There is indeed a reason why opera is performed here :) They have coat check and also some area to buy some snacks. There is another station where you can buy wine, water, beer and cocktails. On the second floor, they have two additional stations for drinks; those you can actually pre-order for the intermission so you don't have to line up. You will need to get there with some time in advance so you park, walk to the theater, get your drink and be ready to take your seat before the show starts. So plan to arrive at least 20 mins before the show. Parking can be a little difficult... If you leave your car right in the parkade, it will take you a while to get in and get out... I usually park on a different parking lot, even if it farther it will actually take me less time to leave :) You could also take the LRT if you prefer, it is very conveniently located in the same area... it is a short 5 mins walk

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    Review Highlights - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

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    Myer Horowitz Theatre - Sold out Emma the Musical!

    Myer Horowitz Theatre

    3.0(3 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    The Myer Horowitz Theatre is an old-school type of theatre; an all-purpose kind of place that could…read morebe used for academic lectures, ballet recitals, and rock concerts (as long as they aren't too rowdy). It is located in the Student Union Building at the University of Alberta. The staff are always super-friendly every time I've been here. The ushers, the bar staff - even the people who sell the band merch whom I don't think actually work here but still, the Horowitz's friendly atmosphere rubs off on them. The U of A advertises the Horowitz as having "a close, intimate view of the performers on stage." Unfortunately it provides a close, intimate view (and feel) of your neighbours too. The seats (all 720 of them) seem to be designed for people who are 5 foot one and weigh 120 pounds. It kind of sucks to have another human decompress beside you and flow into the space you paid for. It is not spacious like more modern venues such as the Winspear. So if you can't remember the last time you walked a kilometre and you think French Fries are a vegetable you'll hate it here. It won't help to buy two seats because of the non-retractable arm rests. The seats are situated on a slight ascent but it's not steep enough to give you an unobstructed view of the stage. In other words, if you enjoy staring at the backs of people's heads you'll love it here. The seats are slightly offset so they're not directly behind each other but it still sucks. Especially if you get a couple of lovebirds in front of you who insist on resting their heads against each other. There's a large waiting area outside the theatre to laze around in while you're waiting for the doors of the theatre itself to open. Note: The time given on your ticket for the doors opening is for the downstairs entrance from the SUB building to the waiting area - not for the theatre. This is probably an attempt to get people in the building earlier so they'll buy drinks. The Myer Horowitz has a cool historical vibe. Just sitting here I can see the ghosts of old men in grey tweed jackets smoking pipes and lamenting the fact that Canada never gave communism a try. I can also see radical punk rock bands playing here, diving off the stage and beating the shit out of their fans. Also lamenting that Canada never gave communism a try. *The above paragraph is for entertainment value only. The Myer Horowitz Theatre is not associated with the Communist Party of Canada nor is it haunted. (As far as I know.)

    So Myer Horowitz is a great theatre, performing arts, music and otherwise venue. I have been here…read moremany a time over the years for special event (everything from Christmas parties for children to theatre performances with well known performers. And while the seats are beginning to show their age when it comes to comfort and size, the venue itself is rather well maintained. Staff are always great for events and this stage is quite large so it can support everything from dance to substantial sets and much more besides. The most recent event I attended here involved the venue not being entirely ready for our attendance when we arrived at the scheduled time, but otherwise the event went off seemingly without at hitch: the performance, lighting, and whatnot all went well. In the Students Union Building (SUB), this theatre venue is transit accessible, it has a manually operated elevator for accessibility, and there are nearby parkades and bicycle parking locations. There is an ample lobby which can be used for a myriad of purposes depending on the event hosted.

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    The Aviary

    The Aviary

    4.7(3 reviews)
    5.2 km

    Okay so it's a small music venue for the most part but it has a great little bar and some good…read morespace for performers to set up merchandise tables. The chairs are pretty standard for a venue like this and the stage set up looks pretty versatile. I liked the fact that the restroom was for all genders. There was some great art on display and for purchase as well. While this neighborhood is not one I visit frequently, it is an easily transit accessible location and there was street parking available in the area (I understand this is pretty limited when there's an event going on at the Stadium however). The building looks well weathered but well used as a live music venue. Purchasing tickets in advance was easy and the associated website was good. I'd definitely go to another show here. There is good acoustics for the venue in general. Signage isn't great -- it would be better if the building had better identification.

    I'm super lucky I've had a few sneak previews of this place as my husbands band had their single…read morelaunch in there before it was really open to the public (and it was still a building site). From the outside it still looks like a house but it's a funky house, the window coverings are pretty iconic of The Aviary already! The cool thing is, now that it's finished I can really see how much work they have put into the place! The entrance way is more like a venue (and less like walking into a living room) it brings you round to the bar and where you pay cover etc, once properly inside the space has a nice bar the length of the room, a handful of tables and chairs, decent size stage at the back, local art displayed all round and awesome sound! The vibe is cosy, and there big emphasis on supporting local artists - I dig that. I like the beer listings on the wall - mostly craft beer and Phil knows a lot about them and recommended a really nice lager to me while I was there. I already love watching bands in this space and can't wait to go back.

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    Starlite Room - Sold out show!

    Starlite Room

    2.7(38 reviews)
    2.9 km
    $$

    I've been to two shows here over the years - one just before Covid and one more recently. I see…read moreother reviews talking about a $5.00 membership, but they must have gotten rid of that because I've never been asked to pay for a membership. The venue is old and full of character for sure, but it is not accessible at all if you have any kind of mobility issues. And it's a shame, because the management does seem to WANT to be inclusive, but they are terribly limited by the physical location. It's true that you walk down a dingy and dank outdoor hallway to get to the entrance, and then walk up a whole bunch of stairs to get to the ID checking station. Then you go in and get to the ticket scanning station. Maybe she was having a bad day, but the attitude from her was really off-putting. When you have a mobile ticket, apparently they can't scan the QR Code if you have your phone in dark-mode. I've never had that issue with any other venue accepting my mobile tickets, but maybe their scanner is different. Anyway, she was really annoyed with me for that. Once inside, there were 3 bars open and the bartenders were all super friendly. We went back to the same bartender each time and she always remembered our orders. As others have said, the washrooms are down a flight of stairs. If you choose to leave while there are still people lined up to get in, you will have to squeeze past them in that same dank alley/hallway thing you came in - There are no other exits (though I'm sure you could use the other doors in the event of an emergency). The slanted dance floor is not everyone's cup of tea, but I think it adds to the quirky character of the old building. I thought the sound quality from the performers were great for both shows I saw and the lighting was excellent as well.

    This venue gets killer bands in. There's not much more to…read morerecommend. There's hardly any place to sit. They don't have much in the way of good beers. Bar gets very crowded with spectators leaning against it. You are not allowed to exit at East doors by stage, so this means a lot of in and out traffic at the ticket gate. People just need to learn some manners. It's $10.00 to park in the nearby lot. Bathrooms are ok.

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    The Buckingham

    The Buckingham

    3.6(84 reviews)
    2.1 km
    $$

    During out trip to Edmonton last May, it was getting pretty late but we were craving some good…read morevegan food and drinks.....thankfully The Buckingham (@thebuckonwhyte ) on the eclectic Whyte Avenue .. was open for the save! Their food is 100% vegan, what you might expect to find in a diner or bar, decadent and hearty hearty hearty! If you want healthy, they do have three salad options to choose from. We went with the Buffalo Mac'n'Cheese, Poutine, Chkn Wings and ....oh my ... Deep Fried Oreos. We don't really have vegan Poutine options here in Seattle (if you know of any, please do drop a note in the comments section letting me know where) so it's always a treat going to Canada and comparing the various Poutine options as pretty much every vegan place has their own take. If you haven't been to visit yet, you owe it to yourself to try them out. If you find yourself visiting Edmonton, make a point to visit Whyte Avenue and walk up and down the strip checking out all of the store and most definitely, including The Buckingham in your visit.

    We came for a live music event for Rock'n'for dollars. The theme was Shrek and there were about 8…read moredifferent bands that performed. Each one doing a Shrek cover and then 2 original songs. Door cover was $4. I think it was a really neat reason to hit this place and Whyte Ave. Even though it was a Monday night this place was packed! And parking around was cheap and easy (because it was free after 9pm)! The All-Vegan All-the-time menu was a bit of a surprise but really cool. They also had local brewery Sea Change beer on tap.

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    The Buckingham
    The Buckingham - Awesome vegan restaurant/bar 15:00-2:00 7 days a week

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    9910

    9910

    4.3(4 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $$

    Favourite club in Edmonton. They host regular cool nights such as Hip Hop Karaoke, various DJ's and…read morethe occasional band too. I went recently for an 80's night and the DJ's were great. If you don't know where it is the name is the address 9910 109 street and it's downstairs below The common. That's the line up you see as you drive past on a Friday night. It's pretty small and only holds about 130 people but it's popular so expect a line up. Check your coat, there is nowhere to keep your jackets if you want to take them off. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bar is well stocked. It's got fun vibes, and a quirky set up. You can also hire out the venue too. It would be great for an exclusive party or cool small wedding.

    9910 is a hidden gem in downtown Edmonton! It's underneath The Common; it has its own entrance to…read morethe left of The Common's patio. They have some great local bands play at this intimate venue. The stage is basically floor level, with various booths around the perimeter of the "dance floor." There's a bar at the back with friendly staff. The night I went, the bands were amazing (Jesse and the Dandelions - had a death cab for cutie-ish sound, which I loved; and The Velvetines)! Also there were these three cloud light things above the stage, which everyone could not stop staring at because they were just so cool. So if anything, you must go there just to see the cloud lights!! Really fun place, can't wait to go back.

    Station on Jasper - Station on Jasper, SBK and Taco Tuesday: Latin Dance Night in Downtown Edmonton, West Coast Swing Workshop

    Station on Jasper

    3.5(20 reviews)
    2.8 km

    Absolutely love this venue for dance events!…read more Great floor, super spacious, and the vibe cannot be beat. The staff are very courteous and efficient. Lots of food and drink options in the menu for both bar type foods as well as things to please foodies. Location is extremely easy to get to by public transit and there are enough parking options within walking distance. Whether it is the weekly Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba dance night on Tuesdays or the Afrobeats/Amapiano flavoured dance nights on the weekends, I've really enjoyed this venue and the types of events they host. Highly recommend checking them out. Perfect for both date night ideas as well as solo/group outings.

    Service was excellent, our waitress checked on us often and was really timely with the drinks. I…read moretried the corn dog, it was greasy but tasty. It was not a regular hot dog and the breading was nice. Seating was comfortable. My biggest problem with this place is that I paid to see a band and this place is split up into two rooms, one of which you can not really see the band. I did not pay to sit in a room beside the room the band was playing in.

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    Station on Jasper, SBK and Taco Tuesday: Latin Dance Night in Downtown Edmonton, Brazilian Zouk Workshop

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