This is a cool, fun event spot. Great intimate gathering spot. Not as big seating, seats about 300…read moreor so peeps. Stage isn't huge but works well and gives everyone a great closeness to the band you wouldn't get at other venues. Have been to Mega 80s concerts here in the past. Have yet to see a comedy here, but would be such a good close up venue for sure. There's even another upcoming concert on February 22nd here. I definitely prefer smaller concerts locales likes this.

It you've never been to the Magic Bag, it's a strange set up. The crowd area is split up into tiers…read morewith built in seating around the edges of these tiers, and then open areas in between the seating for dancing or gathering. The audio for show we went to could have been better. The bass was blown out and all instruments were super low in the mix. In my opinion, the drink were a bit over priced too. The bathrooms were clean though.

I have been to a couple shows here by now and I honestly love this venue! I definitely prefer…read moreconcerts at smaller venues and this place is about as small you can get while still having room to move. I usually park on the residential street behind the venue because by the time I arrive, the surrounding parking lots are all full. This works out in my favor though because I have not had to pay for parking. You enter through the back where they check your ID and scan your ticket. They have a nice little seating area with benches towards the back and a decent sized area for a "pit" where you would watch the show. All of their drinks seem fairly priced for a music venue. I paid $8 for a Bell's Oberon Eclipse. It does get SUPER hot in there, especially if you are in the mix closer to the stage. I feel like the music sounds pretty good here and I usually leave feeling super pleased with my experience.

Intimate venue: no joke intended. Sound is fantastic. Staff was very nice. The artists deserved a…read morebigger crowd, but weeknights are rough and made it especially intimate.

A nicer version of a dive bar, with everything clean and in good condition. Staff is nice, small…read moretap list. Small sidewalk patio area. Sports TVs. Parking is an issue, very limited Woodward parking otherwise parking down a long side street.

If you don't mind paying an extra $2 for ice, please stop by. Uneventful, suce bar with, billiards,…read moreair hickey and a dj booth.

I always love the street fair!!! The vendors are always so cool and unique and the food trucks that…read moreare there are always a hit! It's so nice to just walk around and experience the different artists in the community with drink in hand.

Love the DIY fair! It's an annual tradition to say goodbye to summer and welcome in fall. They have…read moresome fun and unique art stands. My daughter particularly enjoys the stuffed toys and puppets. I enjoy the atmosphere and fun crowd. The music is great and so is the food. They have one of the best funnel cake trucks with amazing fried Oreos, sooo good!!! Treat Dreams has an ice cream truck with their famous flavors. The ice cream cookies are the absolute best!!! They have an eclectic variety of food trucks that look and smell mouthwatering. But they could use more seating, it's very limited compared to the amount of people eating the goodies. I love the adult beverages available to purchase through tickets. They have a ginormous variety of beer and mixed drinks, plus some of the money goes toward different charities and good causes. It's ten tickets for $20, but this year I noticed you may purchase individual tickets. I prefer this option! Tickets are $2 a piece, so most beers cost around $6 or three tickets. I got the Griffinclaw pumpkin beer. It was amazing! Very pumpkin forward with a nice spice aftertaste. Most of the mixed drinks are between three and four tickets, cheaper than most bars. I've even seen some for two tickets. The parking can be challenging. We were able to find a good spot and only paid $3.00. But I wonder if it gets more challenging in the evening hours. I bet this a fun time at night. This is a great event when paired with the Funky Ferndale fair. I look forward to next year.

We hosted our office holiday luncheon at The Oakland, and it could not have been a better…read moreexperience. During this time of year, they transform the space with their Miracle pop-up, which made the atmosphere absolutely perfect for a festive work event. Even though it's their busiest season, they were incredibly accommodating and allowed us to host our luncheon. The Owner and General Manager were both extremely responsive and helpful from start to finish. They offered thoughtful suggestions on catering and the ideal setup, and patiently answered every question I had along the way. The staff was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and genuinely funny--which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Everyone had a fantastic time and couldn't stop talking about the ambience. Truly a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend for both private events and a great night out!

I went to the Oakland on a Friday, and it was excellent! The bar tenders made amazing drinks, the…read moreambiance was great for my wife and friends, and even the owner came up to say hello. A very classy place that I highly recommend!

This is another gem in metro Detroit that I can't believe I haven't reviewed before. The Royal Oak…read moreMusic Theatre is a long-standing pillar within the community, located just a few blocks off of Main Street in downtown Royal Oak. This theatre is a great, smaller-scale theatre that will attract lower key artists and concerts than those that would come to Detroit. I would equate the Royal Oak Music Theatre to a step down from The Fillmore in Detroit, but also a step up from St. Andrew's Hall also in Detroit. The Royal Oak Music Theatre certainly has not gone through any noticeable updates throughout the years it has been in business, which seems like several several decades now. So it definitely shows signs of wear and just feels a tad outdated, but not quite rundown. But it's still such a solid venue and is in a much better, less trafficked city than Detroit that allows coming and going to and from shows here a lot less of a headache. There is tons of parking options surrounding the theatre in the parking lots throughout downtown Royal Oak and on the side street parking as well. There are also a ton of delicious restaurants and bars easily within walking distance for you to grab a bite or a drink before and after your show, along with doing some shopping as well! It's truly a delightful experience every time I come to Royal Oak Music Theatre!

Went there tonight with my wife and friends to see Mickey Dolenz. When we first walked in they had…read morea security thing but said no need to empty your pockets. As we proceeded forward I saw a security guard and said good evening and gave him a fist bump. Next thing I knew another security guard forcefully pulls me over the left. Then they had me empty my pockets go through a metal detector then, I feel unlawfully, frisked my body, pockets, etc. I have NEVER been so offended in my life. I'm 67 years old and don't need to be treated like I was tonight. Hey Guards F*ck you.

We stopped in here while we waited for D'Amato's restaurant to open. What's super convenient is…read morethat Gracie's and D'Amato's share the space together. They have a number of craft cocktails that are absolutely delicious. I had the Cherry Bourbon Mule and my wife had a Dirty Martini - both were awesome. In fact, I had 2 more Mules afterwards if that tells you anything. The bartender was great - responsive, cordial and even humorous. When we come back to Royal Oak, we will certainly be back. Give it a try!

We tucked into the bar on a Saturday night for an early evening cocktail. They have a Saturday…read morehappy hour menu! So...the lovely barkeep took our drink order quickly so we could partake. A shared Caesar salad and zoodle/pasta dish later and we are sufficiently suffonsified. House made sauces are delicious (we tried the marinara but I'd like to try palomino next time) and there is no pressure to drink like fish or overindulge in food. DJ was setting up as we were leaving, so I'm sure the hospitable atmosphere only improves. We'll return.

This is a great spot. We were welcomed in nicely. The servers serve quick but the our server had no…read moresmiles or check in and no friend talking, just took orders and brought it out. Food is ok, my friend has been here years ago and he said the food use to me so delicious but now it's not. There was no season on the fried and strong taste of vinegar in the cabbage. The live music was very good and relaxing to us. The environment was was great. One of the entertainers has worked with Aretha Franklin in previous years. This lounge has been open for 91 years. The music part is the best. Lastly, it is highly priced. $25 per person to attend, food price and high cocktail price. I really want to come back again for the wonderful music entertainment.

I went to Bakers with my husband probably 15/20 years ago. I was making plans with a group of…read morefriends who wanted some jazz. I looked at their website and was happy to find a jazz band with a bassist (every Sunday night according to the website). I'd even looked at YouTube videos of the bassist and he was just what we wanted. My group of 12 made plans and went. To our dismay the band was different from that advertised on their site. Don't get me wrong, they were good but they played contemporary music and my group of older ones (55-85 yo) was looking for Jazz. That was disappointing. Second, the food. It was just ok. Several had the smothered pork chops and all said they were too salty. The whole wings were pretty good, seasoned and fried well. The other meals were hit or miss. The decor hasn't changed, ever! But that may be part of its vibe. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Still, I think we'll look for a different Jazz spot going forward.

Bosco has the ambiance of a basement rave with a surprise open-air element. It is delightful. If…read moreyou like dancing, you'll be right at home.

Drinks are WAYYYY too expensive and this place isn't even a good time, casamigos shot was $20 for…read moreONE are u literally kidding ... never again

This is absolutely one of my most favorite brunch places. Their food is delicious and they serve…read morequickly. Good drink options as well. Friendly staff. Great service and delicious food. Shout out to Josh and Shelby as well.

We always a have a good time here. It was busy and bustling on a Sunday during brunch but we…read moreusually get seated quick! We had $6 mimosas (always sub pineapple juice mix). Every thing we ordered was great! The sausage gravy was soooo flavorful! The garlic aioli can be out on anything! And $3 mimosa refills Will keep us coming back. They have great happy hours and during the week it is a chill lowkey place to meet up with friends.