Bought tickets to see a specific comedian and got Bate and switched with no real explanation no…read moreoption for refund as they told us after we ordered our mandatory 2 items minimum per person. The food was disappointing probably frozen Costco stuff. The venue was like a dinghy attic and comedians were basically the joke, 1/3 was ok. Over all walked out of there feeling ripped right off. Never again

I'm so lucky to have this fantastic vintage venue within walking distance of my home. A few years…read moreago, the most recent owners took on the gigantic project of restoring this 1920s era vaudeville/movie house to its former glory, while also adding modern sound and lighting and reconfiguring the seating into a dinner theatre style. The pictures don't lie - there are big red velvet drapes, chandeliers and exotic Moorish/Morroccan touches like columns and murals. Just a damn cool theatre to see a show in, and I've now been to a few, from burlesque shows to my comedy idols like Bruce McCulloch. Upstairs in the smaller, and less lavishly appointed room, is Lafflines, which is a great spot to see up and coming comedians while having a few glasses of sorrow-drowning liquids and a basket of chicken strips. Both upstairs and downstairs have the same basic menu, so if you can deal with Sleemans and nachos, you're laughing. The wine list is OK, and for girl-drink drunks, they've got some sweet throwback martinis. The servers are really nice, but there never seem to be enough of them, so be decisive when they come around, because they might not get back around to you for a while! I've noticed that for some of the shows in the theatre, they'll have maybe two or three working the entire venue. Upstairs, one or two depending on the night (I tend to go on Thursdays for amateur night, so it's not usually very full). For all the fanciness of the decor, it's not at all posh, just a laid-back place to go see a live show. If you don't like fun, well, stay home.

Came by for an event last night and really enjoyed it. The…read morebuilding has a nice airy feel to it and plenty of spaces to find your own. The staff were pleasant and I noticed some board games behind the front desk for visitors to use. I've only been in here a few times but would absolutely return for a future event or with a friend to hang out with a game on a cold evening! Note: parking is challenging/pricy in this area - would recommend transit instead. Right across the street from the Quay which has my favourite fruit/veg shop - would recommend a visit!!

This is a very nice building. Its is newly built. There is a Lego version of New Westminster in…read moreside. Free admission. This place is built for the same purpose as the conventional center downtown Vancouver. There are lots of meeting room. Of course, it is not as big as the one in Vancouver. But it serves its purpose. The gallery is free but closes at 5 pm. So you have to come early. But the plus side is they are open on weekends.

We visited FIFA fan festival to watch World cup game. We purchased reserved seat, so,it was very…read moreeasy to enter the venue and also easy for us to enter amphitheatre stage area. There were so many activities happening in the festival, such as concert, game, vineyard, beer garden, shops, food trucks, fan activities, and watch party. They were very organized and easy to move from area to another area.. Amphitheatre watch party was the highlight and was the best ever. I love the vibe, fans were so energetic, and really enjoyed watching game. Food truck and vendor area were very busy, however, I don't feel the line up was too long, it was ok. Overall, we really enjoyed the experience at fan festival. Only suggestion is about reserved seat section. I noticed that several people attempted to sit reserved seat area even though they haven't purchased, or Others with upper area and tried to sit lower area. I wish the organizer improve this point.

The new Amphitheatre is absolutely stunning. The design will leave you awestruck…read more The architecture & framework of the roof is supreme. Built at a cost of $183 million aka $100 million US, LOL, it can handle 10,000 people. Having recently opened just this month, the Amphitheatre is currently hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party & fan zone. Near the front of the stage is a concrete 'mosh pit' style area for standing or dancing. Seating is directly behind this & there's plenty of it. To the sides are beer garden style sitting areas as well. Get excited if you're heading down here for a show in the future - you're in for a real treat. This iconic hot spot will be one artists seek to perform at.

Massey Theatre is a smallish theatre in New West. Because it is on the small side, there are no bad…read moreseats. There is a concession stand in the lobby which sells drinks and snacks. Free parking available.

Neat little community theatre in New Westminster. It's basically a high school auditorium. I mean…read morethis literally. Parking is quite strange here. The high school lot doubles as venue parking, but the lot is shared with the adjacent skating rink (Moody Arena) outside, and those Moody spots CANNOT be used. Be careful and avoid getting ticketed or towed. As mentioned, this theatre is actually the auditorium of New Westminster Secondary School. The lobby is a school corridor, and they use security fences (similar to those in shopping malls) to keep the masses out of the rest of the school. The auditorium itself is quite beaten up, but I'm sure it has its share of local history. The accoustics are, well, similar to that of a high school auditorium. In other words, amusingly crappy, but expected. Don't expect the likes of the Orpheum or QE Theatre here. My friend and I had a lot of fun at the concert. This venue also seems to host quite a bit of local talent, as one of the performers I watched that evening actually attended this high school. Good to know that there's some nice local entertainment around here. Keeps the kids (and seniors in this case) out of trouble.

This is my third time visiting Michael J Fox Theatre and I love it!…read more The seats are more comfortable and more roomy than the theatres downtown Vancouver. I've watched 2 musicals and 1 magic show here and the seats were all close enough. I really enjoy picking seats online before the show. Our favourite spots are Upper Centre, Row H. Its first row so nobody will block my view! Not to mention, free parking! This theater is part of Burnaby South high school but during the shows, the set up is quite nice in the foyer. They usually have props set up for pictures too!

Most people won't think highly of a theatre at a publically run school. Surprisingly, Michael J…read more Fox theatre is one of the better theatres in the Lower Mainland. It was originally built as a part of Burnaby South Secondary School in 1993, and it was given the name Michael J. Fox theatre in 1995. I love the overall design. It feel and looks like a classic, yet modern theatre. There are 613 theatre seats and you can sit anywhere and you'll get very good view of the stage. The seats are very supportive and comfortable. Firm with good lumbar support. Unlike seats at many theatres that are very soft, seats at this theatre won't put you to sleep. After attending over a dozen assemblies and performances and I didn't experience body pain or discomfort. The stage is large enough to hold some large performances with many performers. The Nutcracker by Goh Ballet was excellent and the performers had a lot of room to do their moves. On rare occasions, Michael J. Fox theatre is used for viewing films. The drop down screen is good, but not great. This isn't a movie theatre for sure. What surprised me the most? Quality. I was at this theatre during opening day in 1993 for school. To this day, the seats look and feel almost like new and they don't squeak. Apparently, this theatre was designed to survive a 8.0 richter earthquake too. Honestly, this is the best theatre in Burnaby for the performing arts.

Nice newish Art gallery and performance place with theatre and nice stage and seating for live…read moreperformances. Has a snack bar, gift shop and even rents out art which is unique for my limited experience in the arts area. Came for the Festival du Ballet performance and with the large foyer area there was lots of room to relax during the day.

I went there for the opening of their "Views from the Southbank III" exhibition. Above-average…read moreexhibit. Excellent snacks, or "hor d'oeuvres" as they are often called at these type of events. The white macadamia nut cookies were splendid. Would eat here again.

Friendly staff directed me to the cashiers for a ticket when I was in a hurry to catch the 4pm -…read moreThe Conjuring: Last Rite. The ticket was $10.25 inc. on a Tuesday. Seats were wide and leather, clean and smelling fresh. The toilets were well maintained. It's a small cinema but comfortable. The sky train was just 3 feet away within the building. Many eateries nearby before and after the show.

This Landmark Cinemas is located very conveniently by a skytrain station which makes it an easy…read moredestination for those without a vehicle. We headed here on a Sunday morning and it was very quiet. We ended up upgrading our tickets for a few bucks each to "premiere" seats. These seats had adjustable head rests, wider arm rests, and seat warmers. There were dividers to the sides of the seat for added privacy, a coat hanger, and a little spot for storing bags. I thoroughly enjoyed these seats and would happily get the upgrades again in the future. I had no complaints about the picture or sound quality of the movie and the theater was at a good temperature.

There used to be three parts to the PNE forum and now its only 2. basically the PNE forum houses…read morethe many as seen on tv items. Yes. All there is lot of things for sale. The forum is located at the front entrance when entering PNE. I feel like every year during the PNE fair they sell the same things over and over again.

No visit to the PNE is complete without a visit to the Forum…read more For the uninitiated, think of this as Infomercialand. Many of the products pitched here are "as seen on TV". It looks like quality of the products sold has gone done over the years, as there are now many places hawking cheapo nightmarket-type stuff such as cell phone covers. But they still have classics, such as Sweepas and Shamwows. Just make sure this is the last stop when you hit up PNE, as you don't want to lug around a bunch of stuff all day.