Visited Grand Rapids to see Jason Cheny @ Dr Grins and had a great time! The comedy club is on the…read morethird floor of the BOB building - theres a separate line for admission fyi which was much shorter to get in (set of doors on the left hand side if facing the building) The club itself was dark and had plenty of seating (lots off to the sides) - you are pretty close to your neighbors but overall didnt feel too cramped in there. Tables are small, meant for two and had a small section of seats towards the front for larger group sitting Since it shares the space with essentially a live music venue and club, there was some competing noise/music that clashed a bit with the comedians - subtle but noticeable, especially if you sit towards the entrance The stage is small and close to the audience so you do get close to the comedians fyi if you sit towards the front (only area where youre visible too), expect to be crowd-worked lol Overall it felt like an intimate space with decent service considering there was only a single server for our 10pm show. 2 item minimum when you attend so heads up there as well. We got drinks so can't speak to the food but was happy with my time spent at Dr Grins

The drinks were wet, the service was good, and the comedians were funny AF. The place was just as…read moreyou'd expect from a comedy club, dark and moody. They even had a menu of food which we didn't try, but would consider for our next visit. The Gilmore Collection adds their own unique service tax which I feel is a little sketchy.

LOVE river city Improv! You get to feel part of the show and they think so quick on their feet it's…read moreamazing and funny. They typically perform at wealthy theatre and the listening room, both of which are great venues. Tickets are on the cheaper side and the performs are clean comedy still hilarious

My husband and I came here for date night, and it was so fun! Tickets at the door were $12 each,…read morebut we thought it was more fun than seeing a movie, so we were OK with it. We appreciate the family friendly humor, and the current humor too! Two hours went by super quickly. I'd only state that I am less than impressed with bathroom facilities. They are small and limited, so if you're coming from a restaurant for date night, go at the restaurant before you come to RCI. Otherwise, enjoy the show!!

I stopped by for one of their trivia nights, and overall it was a decent experience. We got there a…read morelittle early hoping to grab a couple of drinks and some appetizers before the event started, but we were surprised to find out that they only serve drinks (which was on us). We ended up heading across the street to eat before coming back for trivia, which worked out at least. The drink prices were fair for what you get, and the trivia event itself was a fun way to spend the evening. If you're just looking for a place to have a drink and enjoy an event, it's worth checking out.

Came for the most amazing performance by comedian, Alok!…read more The Pyramid Scheme is a fun retro take on a dive bar known for their great shows, pinball machines and (somewhat) reasonably priced drinks. The staff may seem rough on the outer edges, but they are all actually teddy bears once you get to know them. Usually shows are standing room only, which is a drag if you are old like me and opt not to wear orthotics. Luckily, the 9 pm encore show was seated. My old bones appreciated this. Now look below as I'm fangirling in the attached photos! I absolutely adore Alok and their courage to humorously challenge the gender binary and systematically poke holes in the patriarchal system that comprises The USA.

Midtown is such a cute performance space. They are located in studio park, right on top of of the…read more123 restaurant and movie theatre. They host open mic nights (usually free), comedians, and niche musical artists. I believe the venue only sits around 100 people, but the intimate space makes for fun shows where artists can interact with the audience. There is a full service bar in the back and they serve a few snacky-type foods (popcorn, pretzels). Ticket prices range, and I think it's based on who they book. So just be in tune to their website for info. If you park in the "STUDIO PARK(ING)" ramp, they will validate the parking ticket. My experience seeing shows here has always been positive. Midtown is also a part of the Listening Lawn performances in the summer! Overall a 5/5 rating.

I've been to the Listening Room a few times now, most recently for a stand up show. Seats were…read morefirst come, first served, so we got there early and grabbed a seat near the front. One of the nice things about this venue is that there's not really a bad seat there, due to the small size of the room. It's pretty cozy, but I like the more intimate setup for shows. I will say that we could hear the concert happening outside on the lawn throughout the set, which was a bit distracting at times but not too bad. A server will take your order right from your seat - they have a small drink menu and a couple snack options. They only had one mocktail option available - a lemonade drink which was really sweet but tasty. I wish they had the other non-alcoholic drinks that One Twenty Three offers downstairs. Drinks are pretty pricey, and I'd skip the snacks and just head to One Twenty Three for dinner before or after the show. They close out your tab automatically at the end of the night and add a 20% gratuity. You can still ask to see your bill if you want to check the total, etc. I think this is useful so you don't have to flag down your server to close out your tab if it's busy. I still really like this venue, and will continue to seek out shows here.

I'm in my movie era, and I'm so excited to finally have gotten a membership at Wealthy Theatre…read more Nate and I went to the Cat Video Fest on my birthday, which was so fun and sold out! I'm glad I got tickets online ahead of time, but they were still selling tickets at the door when we arrived about 20 minutes before the show. Memberships are only $15 and are good for the year. Membership gives you voting privileges for board seats as well as access to the bar at events. They sell some cocktails, beer, canned seltzers, and snacks. The theatre is historic and beautiful, and the seats were pretty comfortable. I will say it was a hot day and it got a tiny bit stuffy, but wasn't too bad. They show older movies and also have live music performances. I can't wait to come back to see more movies!

I like having a community theatre for movies, plays, or in this case, a comedic opera…read more The Yeomen of the Guard was entertaining with great talent, including a live orchestra. It ran a bit long, 3 hours with a 15 minute intermission. The theatre itself feels hipster. Slightly old but revitalized with the creative shows. You have to be a member to enjoy alcohol at the events. Join for $15 and you can drink for a year. Overall a nice place with some free parking in the back. Check out something that interest you today, playing this summer.

AWESOME local theater featuring AMAZING talent at a GREAT convenient location!…read more Thank you for for welcoming me to Grand Rapids DST (extra tear in my eye to Joe) ...it's been a heavy and hard transition from Hollywood and you gave me an opportunity TO BE entertained during my complaints of boredom living here and TO entertain in my wacky 'east meets west' "Love vs. Arranged Marriage" show. Hey you folks living in or visiting Grand Rapids, this venue is a must go if you haven't been already, why? * Inexpensive dates: shows range from only $5-$12 ($15 for special events). * Convenient: located bang downtown, but not near "hard to park" busy downtown and there are bars and restaurants to grab a bite (woof) and drink before and after. * Variety: there are shows almost every single day suited for all audiences from Shakespeare to Second City style improv fans....and if there is not one for you, hell you can put on your own show here! (theater friendly). * Venue: LaughFest and other community-wide festivals have hosted some fantastic shows at DST and if you are a business, you can even host your own classes and workshops here at VERY affordable rates. P.S. It's a non-profit organization so update your Rockstar status by donating whenever you can even $5 to support and keep this local gem going and businesses can become a sponsor and get lots of cross-promotion and free swag. A big waggy tailed WOOF to Dog Story!

this is the exact kind of small blackbox theatre venue an established city needs. It is right…read moredowntown and sports a 70 seat house at full capacity. This place tends to have stand-up and sketch comedy as their go to (every Monday night), however Pigeon Creek Shakespear performs here as part of their tour for every show. As a performer or company coming in for production, they have a decent backstage with a medium-sized changing room and clothing racks for costumes. I also like that it has the capability of a backstage crossing for right or left entry points to the stage. The stage measures roughly 16'WX10'D, and is elevated off the ground around 2' so everyone in the audience at ground level five rows back can get a great seat and see the action onstage. This venue is great to see any performance, providing the performance is worth seeing. The intimacy, acoustics, and friendliness of the staff makes this venue worth checking out for at least a performance or two.

Had a nice time with the headliner for the day. There were two "openers" which were fine…read more As others mentioned, it's a two drink minimum. Initially I mentioned the "food cancelling out the two drink minimum" that's on the tickets and was told that wasn't true at first since they said they didn't have food and I'd have to go to Bobarinos for food. However, after showing them the tickets for this concert mentioning it, they said it was fine to cancel out which was nice because the drink I wanted was out and the drink menu isn't super big. The names are SUPER fun though and they have a fun mix of cocktails. I enjoyed mine with the pizza I got for Bobarinos (you have to go down, wait, and pick it up so budget time before the show starts). The space itself is pretty tight but was sufficient. My husband said he was a claustrophobic but he got over it once the show started. If you have groups of 6 or more, you can reserve spots (and they gave these people the best spots--we had to sit in the very front or far side). We got there an hour before which was good to get our choice of the available seats. All in all, it was a fun time. Simple things to know for next time would make the experience more enjoyable overall!

Second time here... Experience wasn't any better than the first one. The comedians are okay - you…read morecertainly get some good laughs in. For whatever reason, the headliner is never as funny as the openers. The size of the space is perfect. There isn't a bad seat in the whole place. But the chairs/tables are definitely crammed in together, and pushed literally right up to the stage. It was FREEZING COLD in there. Why!? Even the comic made a comment about it. There is a two drink minimum, per person. But the drinks are not good. Really not good. They have a cocktail menu, and they include things like Razzmatazz, which I haven't drank (or even seen) since college. And it isn't like the drink prices reflect those crappy liqueurs. Our server was great, along with the lady that sat us. The line to get in from outside was enormous, but thankfully we walked straight to the front to skip it, and were let right in because we had the tickets for the show.

As a handicapped individual i was holding the arm of a friend as i walked into the establishment…read more Apparently this is why the bartender (and self proclaimed manager) refused to serve me as my friends played pool. When I explained my disability she simply stated she was going to call the police. I looked her dead in the eye for 3 minutes after telling i was waiting for an apology i never got. I simply left the establishment never to return and to ensue my fellow handicapped friends follow suit. You should be ashamed of yourself!

Bar food done right - and they have daily specials, like $8 for a burger and fires/tots/onion rings…read morewith a draft pint. That is a steal in an economy where most burgers are $16 and fries are extra. Food is good and the drinks are strong. Service is always super quick and friendly. They have pool tables and various games, along with live music on weekends and a comedy show on Wednesdays. There is a small lot in back for parking, or some street parking.

Security was efficient (without a bag got to go through quicker than those with a bag)…read more Had nice bathrooms and a variety of drinks. We did the standing room and it was very pleasant (I imagine this may depend on the show). My favorite thing was the $20 bottomless soda and popcorn. I assumed the popcorn would be just okay but it was salty and delicious! I had like 4 containers over the course of the show. It was a really good and fun value and would definitely recommend!

First off these guys here did a phenomenal job with crowd control and getting everyone in and out…read moreof the cold in a very timely manner , the line was wrapped around the block and it wasike it took no time at all to get in , the merch lineoved extremely fast forcas long as it was and the food and beverage lines almost no wait .....KUDOS to all the workers present for tonights Wallows show .....the venue was awesome the sound was superb and my son and I really enjoyed this show I couldn't get over how good they sounded and the sound crew was money today ....the crew here should be proud today ....if you ever get a chance to see a show here check it out seems like all seats in this venue are good we sat in 204 row E

There are things I can't un-see from this show. Fortunately, I think the cast would feel that is…read morethe equivalent of a 5 star review and it is. I've been meaning to write this since I saw their "Art Prize- The Musical" act a few years ago. I loved it - stand up and cheer, couldn't stop talking about it, loved it! It poked fun at every local stereotype, popular public figures, and especially Grand Rapids' beloved, Art Prize. It was witty and subversive, all while having clever accompanying music. Then this Grand Rapids-based vaudeville/burlesque act really pushed some Midwest buttons when I saw them again around Thanksgiving. Complete with songs, dance, and a full band, the show was much more R rated, showcasing several skits with tasseled girls and at one point, a large man wearing nothing but a diaper. The performance closed with a bearded female Jesus in glittery panties doing acrobatic tricks on a cross. I can't even make that up. If you are looking for a shock-value laden, goofy and outrageous, boundary-pushing good time with plenty of laughs, check them out! You won't be disappointed.

For my money, this is the absolute BEST entertainment/theatre in west Michigan. The most…read moreinteresting, the most edgy, the most engaging. While every show is different, and some have misses instead of hits, the fact that the work is risky, current, political, and beautiful. The music and orchestra, originals by Mr. Happy Pants usually, is amazing. He is an MC worthy of the title. And the sketches and audience interactions are inviting and can be squirm-worthy. "Artprize: The Musical" was the best thing I have ever seen, satirizing everything that is wrong and right with the arts in Grand Rapids. And Ms. Finan as Jesus is sublime. We go every time we can and take friends. If it makes them uncomfortable, yea! Art isn't supposed to appease--it is supposed to provoke. You want pablum? Check out Circle Theatre. You want real theatre? Super Happy Funtime.