A great local theatre that is a great fit and contributor to Osborne Village. The venue isn't new…read morebut it's also not run down, just well maintained and used. It's an intimate theatre that offers up interesting yet comfy seats that slides forward for a more comfortable seat but slides back for a more upright seat (or when someone wants to squeeze by and you can just slide back and let then through). The lobby sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that you can even bring inside to the theatre! How awesome is that! The MTC doesn't let you do that for sure. And everyone is responsible enough to throw out their garbage so another plus for this theatre. The crowd depends on the type of show you will see but for the most part this place leans more to the 20-39 artist/hipster crowd. It's a laid back and fun scene. On a side note, the washrooms are pretty clean here.

There is not much bad that can be said about a venue that supports local theatre! The inside is a…read morebeautiful lobby that sells local art and the bathrooms are nice and clean. My one issue is that the seats are from the 70's and won't fit any slightly overweight body types. I am a very short mostly slender person who fits anywhere and I had a hard time getting into and feeling comfortable in my seat.

A gravel lot behind a shabby fence on main street that just happens to be a great little music…read morevenue.

Dive bar, but that means overall good vibes, reasonable drinks prices and solid rock acts... Get…read morethere early to get a good table or you'll end up on a stool somewhere...

Check out their website for ongoing shows. Comedy, improv, music of all kinds. Great for people who…read morelike something a little more intimate. A quirky venue for sure, but never a dull moment and they get some big names stopping by so keep your ears open!

From the owner: From March 2013 to August 2015, the Purple Room was an underground venue within Frame Arts…read moreWarehouse. Since then, we've been producing music & comedy events at various venues and spaces around Winnipeg, including the Cube at Old Market Square, X-Cues Café & Lounge, Le Patio 340, and the Manitoba Night Market and Festival.

Whatever you're paying Fran, double it! Exceptional service. Great food and atmosphere. We'll be…read moreback :)

Well. If it were not for our waitperson Fran it would be excellent…read more But...we did get Fran so...it was way beyond excellent. Seriously good food, but the service was better. We got Goldeye fish and Mussels and Peach Ricotta and a beautiful French White. The setting was awesome, but the whole staff was chill and welcoming and funny and engaging so we sat and hung with them instead of looking at the amazing ceiling. The Staff: Makes all the difference. In fact we ate at all three restaurants for a progressive dinner. We tipped out $150. But it was Canadian so... Lovely place. Just go.

Went here recently for a comedy show; this was my first time at this venue. Lots of staff keeping…read morean eye on security, tending bar, etc. Parking on-street in the neighborhood was limited but we came early and didn't have a problem finding a spot. Security kept us outside until the doors officially opened. Luckily the weather wasn't too bad. The event was fun, the venue was clean and neat. I was surprised it was folding seats rather than permanent seats but I guess that lets the venue be flexible. They had a full slate of events on their schedule, that is good news as we need more venues in Winnipeg. Noise from the club next door was a little noticeable at times, but not so much that it was a problem. I'd definitely go to more events here.

This venue is so clean and cool! Kind of hipster-ish without anyone saying it is. Kind of punk too…read more 2 bars on site. One for the visitors in the lounge and the other in the concert area. There's about 3 couches in the concert zone. They are thankfully comfy! Anywhere in the concert zone has a good view of the stage. It's very intimate and stress free. The floors are nice. The walls remind me of a movie theater wall. Minimalist. People at shows who drink beer can just drop their empty beer cans on site and after the show a staff member will clean everything up. Pretty good vibes here!

Chris was an absolute pleasure to deal with and really added to the fun of our bachelor party. We…read morehad 6 guys who, for the most part, had never done VR, and he was great. Helping to walk us each through the games mechanics and selecting games to match our skill set. Cannot stress enough how fun the Virtual Escape Room was; at first we thought it would be king of lame, but it was really fun for our group (4 people played at once). We even had some technical issues that made us slightly go over our allotted time, but Chris didn't bat an eye, letting us finish up our adventure. Would highly recommend. Lots of fun for groups. Laid back atmosphere and you really get the run of the place. If you're staying for a bit, don't forget to bring some snacks and drinks. Thanks Chris!!

My relatives brought us here for the evening and it is a great place! Located on the east side of…read morethe city, plenty of parking...even a nice, bright parkade. Very easy to find as it's on a major street. The decor/theme is beautiful, the ceiling is like a quiet, warm summer day with a few clouds with trees all around. Relaxing and beautiful to look at. A few food choices inside, a McDonald's! But I only noticed it because of the free wifi that came up on my phone. And a hot dog and ice cream kiosk! How wonderful to be able to enjoy an ice cream and take a break from gambling!! There's a sit down restaurant and I noticed a line to get a table at 6:30. The Event Centre is right at the casino entrance. Many concerts lined up for the upcoming months. Not sure how big it is inside though. The only thing I didn't really like is that the blackjack players don't play with the odds and basically hit or not whenever they feel like even when the dealer explains the "bust" card. Overall a fun place to spend time.

Worst Casino ever. They moved the top slots to face brick walls with no view of…read more the casino other than the machines. You sit with your back facing who knows who?? You can't even see the big screen TV without leaving your machine. I went to watch hockey and football and play slots, but you can't do that. They used to have the machines in great positioning after Covid where you could see all areas while playing and now they moved them to create more addicts. This sort of environment is a trap to simply create addicts that are FORCED to stare at the machine. Meanwhile, you go up the skywalk and see a big sign that says you should know when to stop playing?? They force people to stare at the machines and a brick wall. There is more to the casino than the machines and they should be implementing that. The so-called help centre for gamblers to seek help is never staffed with help and is used for staff breaks only??? Also, they Cherry Pick customers who spend a fortune and give them rewards for spending more?? They are rude when doing so also, making the gamblers beside them spending only $50 feel inadequate. I asked 1 time why I couldn't get the free towel they were giving away to the person beside me and was told I don't spend as much and DON'T MATTER. The McDonald's has the worst service, dirty, unfriendly, and understaffed at all times. The small ice-cream parlour is NEVER OPEN. There isn't a place to simply get a quick bite to eat without going into the restauarant which is always understaffed as well. The restaurant in the lobby is ALWAYS DARK. The only good thing about the Casino is the gift shop, and the parking. When you voice your concerns, no one cares and nothing ever changes. The level of crime these days is frightening and when leaving late at night the security say they are always monitoring the parkade. I've never once seen a WALKING SECURITY GUARD in the skywalk, or around the parkade. This is a lie. They drive around, but no one ever walks around.

Tips: - This theatre is on the third floor of Portage…read morePlace. You can use the elevator or escalators to get up there. - It offers classes, including improv. It also has performances at affordable prices. I was reminiscing about Portage Place. This mall in downtown Winnipeg isn't doing well for a number of reasons, including losing Eaton's and The Bay, which were fixtures. However, I was thrilled to hear that Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE) is still alive and kicking on the third floor of this mall. When I first moved to Winnipeg, I took in a couple of performance at this theatre. Performer were talented, local folks. Tickets were affordable. It was a nice introduction to the arts in the city. I remember my friend being in an improvisation class at PTE. A woman, who graduated Glendon College, York University when I did, had also moved to Winnipeg and was in his class. What were the odds?! This class had a performance night. I worked at Air Canada Building across the street. I was working either the afternoon or evening shift. I asked if I could take my lunch roughly when his performance was about to start. My team in network operations were super accommodating. I didn't think that it would last long, but could be contacted by cell phone in case there were network issues. Staff were friendly. I sat in the audience and saw my friend do improv with his class. He was great and I had a fun time. I was here for maybe an hour. I was proud of my friend and his class. It took guts to do improv in front of an audience. The theatre doesn't do performances in the summer, which is why I never got to take in a show when I was on vacation in Winnipeg last July. My brief visit to the city in late December wasn't enough to do much, either. I hope that I can take in a show again soon when I revisit the city for a longer period. This theatre has student pricing, which is great. Regular admission doesn't break the bank. You can get a decent seat within the first five rows in front of the stage for under $50 these days. Portage Place has underground parking. It's heated in the wintertime because, well, it's Winnipeg. I don't think that I have ever parked at this mall. I either took the bus downtown or parked in an outdoor parking lot for work behind the Air Canada Building. I'm happy that PTE is still there. I look forward to returning to take in a show one of these days. (129)