I've seen some amazing shows here at the historic First Avenue. However, the space itself leaves…read moremuch to be desired. It gets extremely hot, sound quality is not great, bathroom access is challenging, and it's just super crowded. Standing so long, if you get there for the opener, is really hard on the feet. There's almost no seating in the whole venue. Every time I'm there, at least one person passes out and has to be taken away. Make sure you drink enough water and are healthy enough for a very hot, stand on your feet evening.

A true Minnesota legend! I highly recommend everyone see at least one show here. The place is small…read moreand gets packed but the energy is infectious! Standing room only although if you get there early enough you maybe able to snag a spot on the wall which offers great views if you are short like me! The sound is loud so you may want to bring earplugs if that sort of thing bothers you. Tickets are usually very reasonably priced and the drinks are standard concert prices.

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.

This venue is nice and small, which gives the vibe of a house show or intimate performance. It's…read moremagical to see artists you really love here! Bar is in the back corner and also gives good vibes.

Such an iconic stage. So many bands. I've easily have seen over 100 bands here…read more My first time there was in the 80's and I saw Impaler. It was a beautiful way to lose my virginity to this venue. Metal with actual raw pieces of meat and fake blood. My teenage self was on the road to having ringing in my later years. Biggest name for me? Jane's Addiction before they moved to the Main Room and that Lala Palooza thing. Hell, the pretenders played there in 2023 as a warmup place to kick off their big tour and to get close to fans. How kick ass is that? The place holds 250 people. 250! Think about that. Nirvana also played that room before they blew up. The last amazing show I saw there was Melissa Carper in the late summer of 2024. Three piece band. A fiddle player, Melissa on a standup base and a dude strumming on a hollow body. It was one of those shows where the audience was there for the music and there was no chit chat. The music was beautiful and I was rocking ear plugs, even though they weren't really needed for that show. It was f'n beautiful. I can't believe I'm only associated with two photos (at the writing of this review) and I will be correcting that. Cross over between the Main Room is now kind of a pain in the ass as people typically don't do it and staff are a little in the muck but it is what it is. If you can see a show there, do it.

This is an absolutely beautiful venue. Fantastic acoustics, visuals, and beautiful architecture and…read moredecor. There might not be a bad seat in the whole house. Parking is expensive and safety outside the Orpheum in the evenings is questionable. Just be careful, and you can park in a lot just one block away. It's expensive, but it's probably the safest parking option.

I'll keep this one short and sweet, because if you're reading this, you're probably already pretty…read moreset on seeing a show here: She place is gorgeous but the seats are NOT comfy at all. Majority of the seats have a warning on their website that the legroom is nonexistent. There are some blind spots to be aware of, and the box seating definitely misses much of the side stage. We used A View From My Seat to see what each seat is like before we booked seats for Cursed Child, and am so glad we did. It was like sorting through a landmine trying to find a seat that had decent views in our price point and getting an aisle spot to the legroom didn't affect us as much. Definitely do your research before picking a seat here!

The venue itself is absolutely spectacular! I haven't been in a theater that has maintained its…read morevintage atmosphere. It was one of the most beautiful venues I have been in, and I haven't been in almost every one in the twin cities. The acoustics were great, and it didn't feel like all the sounds were bouncing off the walls. The things most venues do is overlook the bathrooms, however even when there was a line for the women's, it went very quickly! The staff were incredible and extremely nice and helpful. I would definitely come back!

I am sure I really can't add to all the thoughtful superlatives heaped upon this MN landmark…read more Basically, it is all true. Incredible Art Deco interior that will occupy your mind while you are waiting in quiet desperation for the act you came to see. Beer, wine and a limited bar offers the patrons something to enjoy your event with. The audio is generally pretty good, depending on where you sit. The same goes for event viewing - no obstructive view in the theater.

I went there to go see David petals and thorns tour it was an amazing experience at that place they…read moreshould keep the place people are welcoming there I met some people that are really cool people who have the same energy as you such an amazing bond keep up the good work Saint Paul

Top 5 spot in the Twin Cities for theatre or concerts!! Went…read moreto a comedy show here and it sounded amazing. Lots of seating, very clean bars and restrooms. Staff was accommodating of anything we needed. Plenty of food/drink options nearby as well. Parking: on street or ramp, very reasonably priced.

Legit place! What an atmosphere 5/5! Love their layout,…read morearmory is the perfect way to describe it! Food 5/5 we had all kinds of food here and everything tasted amazing! Not even sure if it was catered or it was from the armory Service was fast and fed my drink on all night it was good Service 4.5/5

Armory is now my fav venue to see a concert in the Twin Cities! The acoustics are amazing and the…read morebathrooms are super clean! Bar service was quick and friendly so we were able to get back to enjoying the music ASAP. I loved that they had hot food available on the menu. Had I known, I may not have eaten so early before the concert. I'd love to try their food next time.

Fun dance bar! A big group of us met up here as a second choice because the place we initially…read morewanted to go had an overpriced cover fee. We heard that pourhouse was only $5, so we decided to try it out. It has a fun vibe and two floors to mingle on. "Some shitty cover band" was playing and they played all the right songs, super fun to sing along with and dance to! We missed the memo that it must have been an ugly Christmas sweater party, but nonetheless we had fun! Coat check was only $3 as well. Not bad!

My friends came here for New Year's Eve and one of our friends was drugged at the bar, as it turned…read moreout it was pcp and this happens often at Pourhouse. This business is refusing to take any kind of accountability for this, but yet it keeps occurring. Not sure what the resolution would be other than the management team taking more/better safety precautions knowing it's a recurring issue at their establishment. So I guess this is more of a warning, proceed at your own risk.

I went to a show here with some trepidation after reading the reviews. I was particularly worried…read moreabout the sound quality, especially after reading complaint after complaint. I dunno, maybe I'm deaf (highly possible) but sound wasn't an issue for me. I wondered too if the band we were seeing maybe brought some gear because I really didn't have issues with the sound quality. Moving on... we had a good time really.. Mill City Nights isn't going to be the fanciest, nicest venue you've ever been to for a show. It also isn't going to be all historic like First Avenue. But it is a totally fine place to hang out in the dark and listen to some music. I did really dig the hard wood floor, which was worn in the best possible way. Fun for stomping around as you were dancing. We found the security procedure at the front door to be fine -- Carded us, patted us down not very thoroughly, took a peek into my purse and that was about it. The ticket buying procedure could have been better. Seemed to take a long time. But once we were in the door, no issues. I found the bar staff to be friendly and competent. Security seemed a little intense at times (like, who's going to jump the stage during the set break really?) But whatever. I didn't have to go to the restroom, so can't comment there. Since we were downstairs, I also can't comment on the balcony situation, except to say that whoever spilled a beer on my head sucks. Is it my favorite venue in the Twin Cities? No way. Would I go back if the right band was playing? Sure.

This was not the best venue for a concert…read more 1. It was extremely hot with all the bodies crammed in there. 2. It was difficult to see with the odd long retangular shape of the room, even with the stage being raised. 3. The sound and acoustics are bad. Not sure why but the sound needs improvement. 4. There are large pilars throughout the main floor, so if you are far back towards the bar, good luck trying to see any part of the show. The one good thing was there were multiple, easily accessible bars and clean bathrooms downstairs.

I've now seen a couple of different comedy shows at the Acme Comedy Club. I like how intimate the…read morevenue is, but some of the seats/rows are very close together. The lighting and sound has always been decent as well (not too loud or too bright). You don't get to pick your seat. It gets assigned after you pick up your ticket and check in. They will take in your preference on how close you want to be to the stage (remember those in the front couple row may be picked on lol). I haven't eaten at Acme before, but I've always gotten a drink. Servers walk around during the show, so there is no need to get up and go to the bar. Which is good, because you can't get served at the bar window inside of the venue. They have brought in some comedians I've heard of before and seek out to attend and others I've never heard of before, but went to anyways and I've enjoyed both equally.

If you're considering the dinner-and-show experience at Acme Comedy Co., I'd suggest looking…read moreelsewhere. The only bright spot of the evening was our server at Stix, who was friendly, attentive, and did a good job. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The chicken was overcooked and unseasoned, and the meal was not worth the price. The comedy show was far worse. Tim Slagle's act included offensive jokes about women, LGBTQ+ people, and Somalis that were misogynistic, racist, and homophobic. Instead of being entertaining, the performance was mean-spirited and uncomfortable. We got up and left before the show ended, and we weren't alone. Hearing from staff on the way out that this is how he performs every time was especially concerning. Since Acme continues to book him, it's fair to assume they are comfortable associating their brand with that type of material. This was my first visit, and it will definitely be my last.