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The Rapids Theatre

3.3 (47 reviews)
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Aly W.

My husband and I recently attended a catered event for his work here. It is a lovely venue. The balcony was set up almost like a lounge with small tables and intimate booths. Shame it closed after the cocktail hour. Solid acoustics. After experiencing the venue, my husband is more interested in coming back for concerts. The bathrooms are so cold, though.

Nicole D.

Came here a couple weekends ago for the first time for a concert and was impressed by the venue b/c really, it is beautiful. The parking was located behind the theatre and there was plenty of it, which was appreciated. We were in a general admission standing area and it was packed but that is really to be expected. The acoustics were good and it felt intimate which is always great when you're seeing a band you've loved FOREVER. However, with that being said, they need to get some kind of A/C system or something in there to help with the humidity/hotness because we all were sweating so bad and it wasn't even that hot outside... The girl next to me ended up falling over because it was so hot and it took awhile for security to even get over to her... Other than that, I'd say it is a good venue but definitely dress appropriately because I was really cold waiting outside but once we got in there, I was so glad I didn't have a jacket because it was horribly hot.

Alyssamarie Q.

The theater inside is very nice, but security wasn't great. The security guards didn't know how to handle crowd surfers and pits but overall most of the staff was very nice. They don't give water cups even though they have a bar, which I think is illegal. Overall it was a great show though!

Standing in line last night while they slowly frisk you, check ID, and scan ticket--and it was damn cold, 7 degrees!
Mark M.

+ Great sound, balcony tables and bar - Balcony men's room closed; entrance to show far too slow. Went here last night for the Papa Roach/Stone Sour concert and had a great time. I really like this place for seeing a rock band. The sound is always bang on and it's a great size, not too big. Pretty much anywhere you are in the balcony, either sitting or standing, you get to see the band very well. They have tables and a convenient bar up there. Beer is $5, not bad for an event. The only problem is that the men's room always seems to be closed in the balcony. The big issue last night was that even though we arrived one hour after the doors opened, we had to wait outside in a long line-up of people in the frigid temperatures (7 degrees). This was a poor set up. It took us a half hour to get inside. They only had one guy putting alcohol wrist bands on, and then another guy scanning the ticket. Towards the end, there was a separate line for women, but still, they could have managed it a lot better with having a couple more staff check everyone in. They have a box office in the front of the building to buy or pickup your tickets. Just don't buy them an hour before the show or you will have to wait a very long time in a separate purchasing line. I'm not sure why it takes them so darn long for you to buy a ticket at that time. I find the best parking for the show to be by the Family Dollar lot across the street.

Terrible video quality on TVs
Lauren S.

I love the setup of this concert venue. The inside has such beautiful, colorful woodwork. The bar is large and fully staffed so you can get a beer anytime. One of my biggest complaints is the video quality on the TVs. Its so blurry you can't even tell who is on stage. I would love to give 4 stars because it's a good venue but based off of my most recent experience, I just can't. Power was out around the area and there was a severe lack of communication from the venue management to the crowd that was standing in 25 degree weather and 60 mph winds. Doors were supposed to open at 6, we didn't get in till after 8. Power or not, I don't understand why they couldn't let us in so we didn't freeze to death. They did post on the Facebook group twice, once to say they are working on the backup generators and the other time said "bear with us". It was brutal. Despite those complications, the sound was good and there was plenty of room for dancing and moshing.

Anthony C.

I have been going to concerts for 15years maybe more. I have NEVER left a show more disapointed and angry as I did today. What the hell is this bullshit!? Posting set times that are over an hour off!? As well as shortening sets to get everyone out by 11. We got a notification on the venue FB page that doors were 630, show started 730. Veil of Maya 815, DGD 9pm, Underoath 10:15. We got there at 8, and found out we had missed 2 of the 4 bands. We went almost entirely for Veil Of maya. I love DGD and I wanted to see both. I showed up at just after 8, expecting to have enough time to grab a drink and find a good spot. And then DGD comes out and I find out I missed Veil of Maya bY 20min, rather then being 10min early. My friends and i Will NEVER go back to the Rapids Theater. That is the second show where the venue changed things from the rest of the tour.

Manson 2/9/18
Maddie R.

Such a beautiful venue. I've attended around 5 shows here. Security is so nice here and the bartenders are very helpful when trying to select drinks. Prices are pretty fair for food, drinks, and coat check. It's a venue. So there will be the typical dropping of plastic cups and garbage. That's not a concern of mine. The only complaint I have is that there seems to be no toilet paper in a handful of the stalls. But that's expected... unless you don't check beforehand...

Amanda W.

Came in for the Our Lady Peace Concert. This was my first experience at this venue and honestly hope it's my last. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and the way it is laid out would be beautiful for a wedding. I was not here for a wedding, but a sold out concert. You can't move when you find a spot. And people will be bumping into you and rubbing on you and spilling drinks on you all night long. They do have two bars which is nice. They do have a little concession stand that had some grody looking pizza and pop, water etc. I bought a bottle of water for three bucks. The bathrooms are not the nicest but were clean enough. They have an outdoor area for smokers. The security was very friendly and the highlight of the venue, apart from the beautiful ceiling.

Wedding Reception 7-7-17
Allison P.

My husband and I got married at Rapids Theatre on 7-7-17. I cannot say enough about how incredible the venue was! Our guests were absolutely blown away and have not stopped talking about it how impressed they were! The venue looks vastly different than it does for concerts....much, much shinier and cleaner! And the lighting! Even the pictures don't do it justice. Absolutely breathtaking! The staff was so attentive, especially to the bridal party. They made sure that we were on schedule and always had everything that we needed to make the night run smoothly. Lindsey was SO helpful in the planning stage. She was always available for questions and gave us great advice. I am SO thankful that we decided to have our wedding at Rapids. Truly the best day of our lives!

Kate D. B.

Just look up, and you'll see.... how beautiful this venue is. The ceiling is gorgeous. We saw Flogging Molly at the Rapids. Quick entry, cheap drinks, plentiful bathroom stalls ... not sure what else you could ask for. $3 shots. $5 well drinks. $6 Labatt Blue??? We were perplexed at the last one, but no worries ...we can make do with wells.

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A great venue for an intimate evening listening to Blues. We enjoyed the reserved table with walk up bar service.

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This isn't stone Temple Pilots. They were scheduled at 7pm. This band is Camp Power. Young as 20yrs old. Wtf.

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The Rapids Theatre is gorgeous and a perfect venue for wedding and concerts!

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The Avalon Ballroom Theatre At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort - View from the balcony

The Avalon Ballroom Theatre At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

3.0(22 reviews)
2.2 mi
$$

We received tickets to see Sergio Mendez at the Avalon Theater at Fallsview Casino. Think bossa…read morenova music with a mixture of jazz and funk. Fun concert! Our seats were in the 1st row on the balcony. Basically, there are no bad seats here, but the front row has a railing that partially blocks the stage. Luckily, there were empty seats higher up, so we moved. The band and Sergio.were great, but there seemed to be problems with the sound with the singers. Not sure if it was our location (speakers), problems with mics, or something else. Regardless, it took away a bit of enjoyment. Overall, not a bad place to see a concert. Side note. Your concert ticket gives you free parking in the ramp garage. 2023-99

A great theater to see a concert! I was here for Nick Carter and had a third row center seat!…read moreI will say, security sucks, and needs to be fixed. Everyone stands during BSB shows, which is fine. Nick came out and everyone stood up. There is a big space between the front row and the stage, so the whole front row moved up, which is fine. However, security did absolutely nothing, so everyone from the sides also went to fill that gap, and since I was in the center, went right in front of me. I was also directly in the middle of the row, so I couldn't get out. And to add to this, the one guy that was actually at Nick Carter's show not only moved out to the front, but stood front and center right in front of me. I am short, so I had the honor of seeing the back of his dumb head the entire show. Not to mention, what man stands in front of thousands of women at a Nick Carter show?? I realize that isn't the venue's issue, but I have pent up anger... So, would I see a show here again? Yes, But security needs to fix this, and I will most definitely complain about it if I go back. People with worse seats than me should NEVER be able to go stand in the front row.

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Hard Rock Cafe - Messi Chicken Sandwich at the Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

2.6(246 reviews)
1.4 mi
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On my first night staying at the Sheraton Fallsview, I did not really know my way around Niagara…read moreFalls yet, and it was getting late. Since the Hard Rock Cafe on Falls Avenue was conveniently located in the hotel area, I decided to stop there for dinner. I ordered the MESSI Chicken Burger because it looked really good on the menu, and I wanted to try something different. When it arrived at the table, it looked amazing. It was covered in cheese, just the way I like it, and the presentation made it look very appetizing. Unfortunately, underneath all of that cheese were two very hard, overcooked chicken patties. The fries were good, and I did eat the meal, but the burger itself was not what I expected and was definitely disappointing. I also ordered what I believe was an apple cobbler or a similar dessert, but unfortunately, that was even more disappointing. I am not a picky eater, but between the overcooked burger and the dessert, I was not happy with the food at all, especially considering how much I spent. The positive part of the experience was my server. He was very friendly and provided excellent customer service. Since it was my first night in Niagara Falls, he made suggestions about tours and things to do, and he even gave me helpful advice about where I could charge my phone around the city so I could keep taking pictures. I truly appreciated his kindness and helpfulness. Overall, the service was very good, but the food was a major disappointment. The location was convenient, and my server was excellent, but based on what I ordered, I left feeling dissatisfied with the meal.

Consistent good food. And cool stuff to do at. Sunday lunchtime, got seated right away. Spicy…read moreshrimp was so yummy! Hubby had cheeseburger. Our server Tracy was fabulous, very friendly and checked on us. Wanted to get in and out to make our reservation at the falls. Great music and videos while there. Had time to pick up a tshirt. Perfect!

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OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino - Boyz II Men

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

4.2(11 reviews)
2.2 mi

I have been to enough concert venues big and small to know a quality spot when I go to one and…read moreafter traveling from Nevada to see the Red Clay Strays perform at the OLG Stage, I was not disappointed. The staff out front were welcoming and friendly. They were there primarily to remind guests of the "no outside food or drinks" policy. So I chugged my Starbucks down before entering. The security checked my bag and I walked through a metal detector. . I stopped by the merch line before heading to my seat. There was ample staff to guide me to my seat. The seats were comfy and my view from 11 rows back was amazing. Sound quality, lights, and video screen clarity made the show top notch experience. Exiting afterwards was smooth-the crowd just kept slowly making its way to the nearest exits- no traffic jams of people going the wrong way.

I was at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Sunday 11/23 for the Raymond Lam Go with the flow…read moreconcert. The venue is spacious and easy to find. I wish that security did a better job of explaining that after they have cleared you, you are to go straight to your section/seats, and there would be no option to wander around the casino. I showed up early thinking I would need extra time to find my section and maybe grab a bite to eat. I ended up getting two cookies from Craig's Cookie, one of the popup vendors and a bottle of water from concessions. The concession staff also says that they have to take the bottle cap away from me because someone threw a bottle cap on stage before and injured a performer/artist, so it's confiscated. Other than that, I had a great time and would totally return if another event brings me here. I will know to eat ahead of time and not enter the concert venue too early. If an event brings you here, I would highly recommend coming to see for yourself and also a great excuse to check out the Niagara Falls as it's pretty much walking distance/a very short drive.

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Evening Star Concert Hall - O-Town ... OMG!!!

Evening Star Concert Hall

3.3(4 reviews)
4.7 mi
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So this place is a dive. And parking is awful. And inside is stuffy and dank…read more BUT ... If one of your favorite bands of all time plays here, DEFINITELY. GO. Because Evening Star is a tiny concert venue, so even if you are all the way in the back of general admission, you will likely be closer to the stage than typical. And tickets will likely be way more affordable than other venues, too. (Plus cheap concessions--water was a mere $2 a bottle, unlike the typical $6+ most concert places gouge you for these days.) This was recently the case for me. I was soooooo lucky to see O-Town at Evening Star ... AND IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE!! Or, ahem ahem, a LIQUID DREAM come true!! ;-) I purchased pit pass tickets, WHICH WERE PHENOMENAL!! I was one-body-deep from the stage, and O-Town was right there--LIKE RIGHT THERE!! I had the perfect view, and SO MUCH EYE CONTACT with the guys, so many longing reaches, my heart exploded no less than a million times. After the show, O-Town had a selfie meet-and-greet option, and I definitely invested in that!! I saw them in 2001 and 2002, and have adored their music ever since. (Like adore-adored, I can belt out both the hits and the deep cuts off of their original album word-for-word, haha.) With the lights on for the meet-and-greet, you could clearly see Evening Star is indeed pretty rundown. But WHO CARES when you can be SO 'EFFIN CLOSE to your faves!! The sound quality of the concert was great, the stage was close and elevated enough where even the back of the house surely had a great view, and the party was POPPIN' with my favorite boys of Pop!! If you don't know O-Town, you are boy-band-MISSING-OUT!! (Immediately YouTube their more recent single, "Off"--damn, they still got it!!) But even if boy bands aren't your thing, whatever is musically your flavor, if they come to Evening Star, GO. You will likely be closer to them than ever before and have the time of your life with your favorite musicians. I'M STILL LOSING IT THAT I WAS SO CLOSE TO O-TOWN!! LIKE I LEGIT GOT HUGS!! FROM ALL OF THEM!! Because I WANT IT ALL!! OR NOTHING AT ALL!! (See what I did there, haha.) So get in there at Evening Star, and get all your hugs from your faves too!!

Went in here last week to see Puddle of Mudd. They didn't come on until 11:30pm, which was just…read morecrazy given that it was a work night. The place is a good size, it looks a lot smaller from the outside. The prices of the drinks were reasonable, and bottles of water were only 2 bucks. There was lots of room to see the opening bands and Puddle of Mudd quite close. The audio though wasn't the greatest, I've heard better. I stood by the side near the windows and nobody from the bar ever came to clean things up, with lots of beer bottles and cups piling up. The music ended around 1:30am which was far too late.

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Sound Of Harmony - Setup at Kurtz

Sound Of Harmony

5.0(4 reviews)
1.0 mi

The short review: We 100% recommend Sound of Harmony!!! They did a phenomenal job!…read more The long review: From the very beginning, they made the whole process very easy for us - not only the DJ and music selection elements, but the entire wedding. We had an initial walk-through with Shane (owner/manager), Steve (MC) and Ross (DJ), who asked us a few questions so they could better understand us and make recommendations for our wedding - e.g. what kind of music we like, how did I my wife and I meet, how would we describe each other, etc... This walkthrough was very helpful as we had no idea what we were doing and gave us a good idea of what to expect and what we needed to prepare in the coming months. To add another layer of difficulty, we were trying to coordinate a wedding in Niagara on the Lake, ON, while living in Boston, Massachusetts. They checked-in with us from time to time with more elements to consider and to discuss the details of the timeline for our wedding. As we got closer to the event date, we had a few Skype sessions with Steve, our MC. We provided him with some very ambiguous and open-ended information about our bridesmaids, groomsmen and parents that he was able to, somehow, turn into beautiful introductions for each person before they gave their speeches. Steve not only went above and beyond prior to the event to make us feel comfortable with how things were going to go, but during the event as well - introducing his great sense of humor throughout without overpowering the event. Steve was so beloved, in fact, that at the end of the event much of the wedding party asked to have them join them for drinks while they continued the celebrations that night. Ross was the DJ during the event. As a half "American", half Ukrainian wedding, we threw a very complicated set at him. We gave him songs that were in another language with varying styles that he needed to balance with a mix of traditional jazz and 90s pop music. He was able to pull this off without a hitch and read the crowd very well. Ross was great about taking requests from the guests. We had a diverse group of people - with equally diverse tastes - whose requests he was able to satisfy and blend into the overall style/feel we wanted for the evening. We also had Sound of Harmony provide blue uplights - which we highly recommend as well. It added a nice feel around the room where we felt something would have been missing otherwise. It's a small addition, but makes a big impact. We couldn't have asked for a better team to DJ our event. Working with them was by far the easiest part of wedding planning. The day of the wedding we still had a lot of things to keep in mind and take care of but the DJ and the MC were not one of them. We are truly thankful for all their hard work! They absolutely nailed it!

My husband and I hired Sound of Harmony DJ service for our wedding in Niagara Falls, at the…read moreAmericana hotel. I must say, they had to have been the BEST DJ service I've ever experienced. Not only were my guests super impressed, but the servers we also commenting saying it was the best they have experienced in a long time. They made our day even more special. It was almost like we had known them for years, they made it seem so personal, like we were all family, the way they were so passionate about the job they had done. I am so thankful I hired them, I couldn't imagine our special day any other way!! Thank-you SO much Shane and Teal! Adam and Iesha Harrington

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