If you love music, this is a very good place for you to visit. My girlfriend and I visited there…read morebecause my girlfriend is a pianist. When we first got there, we were a little confused about where it was because it was up on the second floor of the landmark center but once we got up there, we were very pleased to see all the wonderful instruments that they had available. There is a very delightful gentleman there who took us on a tour of the old pianos that you were not supposed to play in another section of the museum. After that, both my girlfriend and I very much enjoyed being able to play the other instruments that were available in the main section of the museum.

Absolutely wonderful space with instruments ranging from harpsichord to piano to Indonesian…read moreGamelan. There is a hands on keyboard practise space for exploration. Definitely recommend a visit!

One of the best spaces for live performances in the Twin Cities--a beautiful old arch, great…read morelighting, a big stage, stadium seating, and a BAR!!! With DRINKS!!! The seats are older, but still more comfortable than a lot of small and medium size theaters in town. It's great for movies, too. The theater lends itself to complete blackouts which makes for great film viewing, and it sets a good atmosphere for creepy performances on stage.

I am an Actress performing at The Southern Theater with Uncharted Theatre. It has been a very nice…read morerun so far with lots of freedom as far as use of the space. They have multiple unisex restrooms, beverage station and the back is well ventilated.

What a great place! We went for a play that was done by the unlabeled group. We had a great time…read more There are no bad seats

It's open for The Rez Sisters right now - the play that triggered a native theater Renaissance…read more With food truck and brewery options.

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.

What a great venue! I came here to see one of my favorite local bands. It was my first time in…read morehere, and boy did I enjoy myself! The acoustics are great, and there's plenty of room to stand, to dance, or to sit. It's clearly family friendly, and it was full of music lovers of all ages. You can tell that the Cedar Culture Center is really made with its community in mind. In addition to the great concert experience, I had a great time getting my beverage --they have a wonderful concessions area with a great selection of snacks and drinks, including a very respectable selection of non-alcoholic options. The people behind the counter were super nice and helpful as well. It was really easy for me to find street parking as well. I will definitely keep my eyes out for more good shows here.

My 1st time at the Cedar Cultural Center, and I was blown away with a magically beautiful evening…read moreof music with voulouse + bad posture's farewell show. The volunteers were all so kind and friendly. There were snacks, alcohol drinks, and THC drinks available during the show. Seats were unassigned with no bad spot in the entire place. I can't wait to go back for another experience!

We showed up early as we had VIP for Ryan Bingham. My sister is a huge fan. I don't know any of…read morehis songs. The guy working there looks exactly like Chris Stapleton. I even told him that. They have a water fountain and I filled my reusable plastic water bottle that you can bring in. Staff also handed out bottles of warm water. We stood next to the rail for the entire show. The theater entrance is down a side street. The yelpies will be held across the alley. I wish I would have sat in the balcony. The theater is historic. Staff were nice.

I saw The Killers here in June 2025 and it was my first visit to the Palace. Entry was fast and…read moreeasy. The view and sound from behind the soundboard was great, standing room only. The restrooms were clean when I visited at the start of the evening. I'd come back for shows considering it's so small. The only complaint, exit was slow and crowded even though there were plenty of exit options but they were kept close, leaving one bottle-neck exit out the main doors.

How have I never reviewed the Ordway?! I come here often enough and for long enough…read more This is one of my favorite venues in the Twin Cities for theater. Seats are comfortable and have good leg room and not really a bad seat in the place. I also love the addition of the concert hall for smaller events. Staff are always helpful and friendly. The bars always do a fun drink that rotates for the show at the time. Do yourself a favor and pre-order a drink for intermission if you plan to have refreshments at that time. The one drawback here is parking. The ramps aren't super close (although, they're within an easy walk) and street parking in this area is always chaos, so give yourself plenty of time before your show to find space. If you haven't had the chance to enjoy and event here, get yourself to the Ordway!

We've been coming to the Ordway for years! It's definitely my preferred theater in the Cities!…read more Parking is a bit of a toss-up...here are my go-tos: hope for a miracle and get street parking, pay a little more and get a spot in a nearby garage, get a bite beforehand at the St. Paul Grill and use their Valet :) The space itself is very modern and clean! I actually like that it is updated and not a "historic" theater. You don't have steep staircases, old bathrooms, or impossibly tight leg room! Tickets are usually reasonably priced, and my favorite "cheat code" is to buy the "limited view" seats in the front corners, as they are significantly discounted, and often only have a minimal disruption in the view. Staff is always friendly and excited to welcome you to the show! They have snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, but often frown upon you bringing it into the theater with you, so plan ahead and get there before the show to enjoy!

This is for Lenten fish fry: ATMOSPHERE - This is one of the…read morebiggest VFWs I've been to. There's a large bar area, then in an adjoining room is a dinning space with another bar. It's very patriotic as you might imagine. There were lots of kids around, and everyone knew each other, which was lovely except there was a "you don't belong" attitude by some. In particular, the server in the bar in the dinning area ignored my two girlfriends to the point of taking an order from a gentleman standing BEHIND them. Thankfully the gentleman called her on it, and made her take their order. And I'm glad to say that was the only person who was openly rude. In fact, the people at the fish fry were all super friendly. FISH - The set up here is really great. You wait in line to pay, then the line becomes a line for the buffet. It's great to be able to fill up your own plate. The buffet table had baked beans, macaroni & cheese, dinner rolls, boiled potatoes with parsley, cole slaw, and of course, fish. A new serving of freshly fried fish came out every few minutes to replenish the buffet table. The fish had a breading type of batter (rather than a light fluffy batter.) It was light and flakey, hot and crispy, it was wonderful. COST - $10, this was a steal! EXTRAS - When we were there former Gov. Pawlenty and his family showed up. Plus or negative, that's your call.

Everyone raves about their Lenten Friday fish fries (we used to volunteer with or scout troop to…read morehelp bus tables), but fish has never been something I enjoy. We usually go with my parents after church on Saturdays. Most of the tables in the bar area are high top, and we have a 9-month old, so that can be difficult if all the lower tables are taken. But they do have high chairs available that work fine at the lower tables. Their food is always good, affordable, and out to your table quick. If it's crazy-busy with people ordering food, it might take a while, since I've never seen more than one cook in their small kitchen (they have another one that gets used for fish fries), but we've never had a problem, since most people are just ordering drinks. They only part that's a bit of a bummer for us, is that if you order a pop (the hubbs and I don't usually order alcoholic beverages), it comes in a small solo cup, and you have to pay for a refill (I'm sure that's part of being a bar). We each typically order a water and a pop right away, then we don't go thirsty or have to pay for another small pop.