We went here for a date night and had the BEST time! Affordable date night, great location, & had…read moreus laughing the whole night. We'll definitely be back!

My husband brought me here to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. He knows I love watching…read morestand-up comedy and improv. One of my favorite places in Austin, TX was Esther's Follies. This place has a similar live improv show that gets the crowd laughing. Arrive early to find parking. I think we were there at least 30 minutes to an hour before the show, and the lot only had about 3 very tight spots left. Street parking looked limited. If you were forced that route, you'll need time to drive around looking for a spot and then walking your way back to the theater. At least the building parking was free! I'm not sure if the building has an elevator. We climbed stairs to enter it. The ticket booth is just inside to the left at the top of the stairs. A staff and show member greeted us and explained how the show worked, since we were new here. Chairs were lined up in rows, but they have little tables between every two chairs. Great for setting down your drinks and also gives you a more intimate experience if you are there on a date. You can also move your seat around a bit to adjust for long legs or growing girth. The front two rows have red velvet 2-seater lounge couches. These plush luxury seating options look great until you find yourself called on to participate in the performance in some way. Just for the record, sitting further back doesn't guarantee you won't be included in the show in some unexpected way. Audience participation happened in a variety of ways. Before the show, you could write ideas on post it notes and stick them on their idea board. Additionally, you could jot down a phrase on an index card and place it in a fishbowl. These items were regularly exploited during the show requiring the actors to think on their feet. Bartenders can make cocktails and standard mixed drinks. Beer and wine are fast and simple. Surprisingly, they don't do margaritas here because they take too long to make and the line backs up. Eventually they hope to get a frozen margarita machine to make it easier. Food options are severely limited to items you might find at an independent theatre. There is a small container of premade popcorn that honestly isn't very satisfying. We also split some chocolate covered pretzels that appeared to be individually wrapped by a special retailer. I recommend eating prior to coming or at least have a decent healthy snack at home and then go out to eat afterwards. The show was fun! The actors had a lot of different scenarios that kept you entertained. Each sketch only lasted 10-15 minutes. If you were only mildly amused, you didn't have to wait long before they were throwing something new at you. I would definitely come back here and would recommend others check it out for a fun evening of laughs.

Had the best time at the comedy club last Friday, and Christine truly made the night unforgettable…read more She was attentive, friendly, and had a great sense of humor to match the vibe. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. Amazing service like that doesn't go unnoticed-- thank you for making a fun night even better!

Let me just say, you come for the act, not the club. I come here to see Sammy Obeid and hes…read moreamazing. The food is mid at best. I wish there would invest in better quality food and better NA options. Would love to see mocktails on the menu as well as coke zero. The people that work here are nice but the quality of the space and food isnt it. I don't think I've ever had a cocktail here so cant speak to the quality of the drinks. Also- 2 item per person minimum but they do have NA drinks as cheap as $3 and snack things as low as $5 so its not too pricey.

My first trip to the majestic was a movie with my parents as a child. All these years later,I still…read morejump at the chance to go. Mostly lived musical acts these days. One of my most memorable was the only time I saw Johnny Cash and it was shortly before he passed away. Another fun annual event here are Christmas movies. Very cool. If you haven't been.... Go!

Stopped by the Majestic Theatre a while back for a Lyle Lovett concert. When you arrive parking can…read morebe a bit tricky as you'll need to either street park or park in a nearby garage. When you arrive you'll want to allow time to get through security/ticketing. Walking in you'll feel like you've been transported in time to an old Hollywood-style regal and lavish theatre. We sat on the upper level for this concert. Luckily the seats were pretty open on our row but may be a bit tight if you are sitting next to someone. This theatre is iconic and definitely worth stopping by for a show at least once.

Stopped by the House of Blues for a concert and it didn't disappoint. Just as a heads up, there are…read moreseats on the second level. You'll want to double check if seating is reserved or open on the second level if you prefer to sit vs. stand. We stopped by to see Valley and they were so good live. When you arrive parking is pretty difficult and you'll either need to park in a nearby garage or on the street. The venue itself is vibrant, high energy, mixed with being in the heart of Dallas. We ended up sitting upstairs and I'm so glad we did as I didn't want to stand the entire concert. The beers are more on the expensive side so I'd recommend pregaming before the concert. This is a great venue to watch a concert from if you are in Dallas.

I did not try the food but the exclusive pass in the Foundation Room was not worth it because it…read moretook a long time for the food to come out and the bars were all understaffed. The service was really good though, everybody including the people that guided us to our seats. I also appreciate how quickly the line to get in the concert move along. Overall the ambiance is lovely and there's great art throughout the venue. I will warn you traffic is heavy for valet and parking is not optimal.

The Stomping Ground Comedy Theater offers entertainment for those on a budget. We spent $15 per…read moreticket for the early show on a Friday night of a holiday weekend. You can Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB) which also saves you money. We brought bottles of beer, and the box office had a bottle opener we could use to pop them open. There was no corkage fee, but they aren't going to be providing glasses or ice, nor will they pour your beverage for you. If you need a snack during the show, they offer some concessions at the box office window. It looked like candy, chips, and canned soda were available for sale. Before the late show, someone setup a table to sell multi-colored popcorn. It's not dinner, but it will tide you over until you can eat a proper meal elsewhere. The venue is located in a business park with plenty of free parking outside. There was a police officer parked in the lot and making the rounds. Not sure if that is par, but the business park seemed like a clean and relatively safe area. It's not the Ritz, but it isn't dive bar quality either. The walls are painted black and decorated with colorful panels. Metal stacking chairs with built in cushions are lined up nicely with at least one small table squeezed in each row. You could move the chairs if you felt you needed a little more elbow room. There are no arm rests. The low table allows you to set your drinks and snacks down so you can clap for the entertainment, but you'll need to get there early to score a spot next to one. The front row has two, 3-seater, plush couches. We got there early enough to get one of those seats, but opted to avoid the potential punishment of sitting in the front row of a comedy show. The comics during the early show were from Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. It was mostly local talent. Both men and women performed short sets of maybe 10-15 minutes. There were about 5 different comics that performed during the early show. Each comic had a monologue with some gems and some duds. This is raw talent, not polished TV fodder, but entertaining just the same. The late show was a special show. I wish we could have stayed for it, as the publicity for it was originally how we found out about this place. The venue is also offering improv classes. You'll have to check their website for prices and a schedule. Improv classes are for everyone, and everybody who takes them can benefit from learning to think out of the box, to integrating spontaneous creativity in their life, and to fostering better communication with others. This place is a good bargain for those looking for a night out without breaking the bank. Since my hubby is cheap, I'm sure we will be back.

A not-for-profit comedy community with a unified mission. I love everything about this place and…read morehow they train students in improv, standup, sketch etc. with great care and consideration in the curriculum. There is a happy sense of community, equity, transparency.

Be aware of the 20% auto gratuity on food/drink orders, we were a little caught off guard by that…read more the food itself was okay, the drinks were basic and quick, nothing to write home about but it was decent and the wait for the food was short. This was my family's first time in Dallas. We did some bar hopping before hand and ended up walking into Frankies and downstairs to the show at Sharkys on a whim. i believe it was $15 a person which seemed like a fair price for laughs and a good show. The comedians we saw perform were overall not very funny. The small crowd the place did manage to draw was pretty dead. laughs were few and far between but we were trying to have fun regardless. Comics attempting to roast people were mostly appropriate but at a certain point went way too far with it. It came across as insults rather than poking fun. It actually made me pretty uncomfortable, needless to say, we left early and i doubt we will ever come back. This is a first for me as far as paying for a show and leaving early... not a great impression. The Owner seems like a pretty good guy... maybe it was just a bad night? I dont know, but it left a pretty cruddy stain on the otherwise great time we had in a new city.

Atmosphere was good, not clean. Comedy was not very good. Bar service was quick and friendly…read more Would recommend trying something else if you are looking for a good comedy show however this one was free so there is that! Did not eat here.

Maybe I am biased, since the crafts and festivals in San Francisco actually sell things you want to…read morebuy, but this wasn't that. It was lots of junky crafts and a few (non-crowded) food stalls - All packed together in an alley for only about 4 blocks. I went with 2 friends, the only thing one of us actually purchased was a sticker. I suppose the good news is that parking was pretty easy and it is only 1x per year. Hard pass.

Great venue, great weather, great people watching and some great artist out there…read more Not many mask wearer's if that is a concern but we got there early so it was not a problem. Hope things continue to get better because we miss these type of events. Great job Deep Ellum

There's construction out front right now, so getting in is a little tricky. We honestly didn't…read morerealize they were open until we got closer. The upside? They weren't charging a cover at the door like they normally do. Personally, I think that door charge needs to go away completely. The seating arrangement is also a little awkward. If you come with one other person and only take two seats at a shared table, someone else can end up sitting directly across from you. I understand it's a live music venue, but when you're trying to eat and carry on a conversation, sitting face-to-face with strangers can feel uncomfortable. I've been coming to The Free Man for years, and I always order the Cajun wings. They've always come tossed in the Cajun sauce. Last night, they came out dry with the sauce served on the side. I asked about it, and I was told, "That's how they do it now." Since when? It honestly felt like my order was made incorrectly and they just put the sauce on the side to fix it. If that really is a new policy, why is the kitchen deciding that for customers? At the very least, ask whether we want the sauce on the side or tossed. I also noticed the wings seemed overcooked--the meat near the bone had a very dark brown color that I wasn't a fan of. The Cajun fries were still excellent, as always. I also ordered the red beans and rice. They were okay. Someone definitely got a little heavy-handed with the hot sauce. The rice was cooked well, but overall it was just average. For drinks, I ordered a ginger beer. Mine came in the can, while the person I was with received theirs poured over a cup full of ice, which watered it down. I would rather have the can and decide how much ice I want. I've also been hearing from other reviews that a 20% gratuity is automatically added. I didn't notice that on my bill, which makes me wonder if it was already included because the suggested tip amounts seemed unusually low. If gratuity is included, just be transparent about it. Don't make customers feel like they should leave an additional tip because they weren't clearly informed. Now for the best part: the band was fantastic. They're the reason I continue coming back. The Free Man has always been one of my favorite places for live music, but it feels like some of the little details have started slipping. People come here for great food, great music, and a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded people. Don't make the experience more complicated than it needs to be.

Recently, I revisited the Free Man in Deep Ellum with my nephew and we had a great time. The staff…read morehas changed and were polite and sociable; , drinks/food was excellent; and the live entertainment was on point. Keep it up and I definitely will be back in the future...A+