We went to the 80s throwback of "Critters" and it was an amazing time and experience :)read more

Not really a review, just a report about Dipson Amherst Theatre's Secret Cinema, for Tuesday June…read more9, 2026. Because I've gone to Regal's Monday Mystery Movie a few times, I thought I'd compare the two events. IDK when the next Mystery Movie will be, but last night the next Secret Cinema was said to be scheduled for July 14. That would be Bastille Day, if I'm not mistaken, so maybe the movie will be an old French film, or something set in France. Maybe The Pink Panther. No way to know in advance. I did find out on June 8 that Secret Cinema does not show new movies, but went anyway. (The TCM channel is one of my favorites.) Last night The Wizard of Oz was shown on the big screen, after a short talk about the film. Tickets for Secret Cinema are $10 and concessions are half price. Or maybe that's just for popcorn. I'm not sure because all I got to drink was a 20oz bottle of Aquafina, which was $5.50. If you enjoy old movies, "old" being anything from vintage to classic, you will want to check out Dipson Amherst's Secret Cinema. Always a Tuesday night.

The theater was nearly empty on Saturday. Only one other family besides my kid and I. Staff was…read morekind and quick to take your order. The floors were clean. Theater 5 was clean and the chairs were comfortable. I really like the stadium seating; they have warmers and recliners. The ambiance was relaxing and a bit darker which I prefer. Be sure to taste your fountain drink before going into the theater to make sure the lines are current.

I think I have re-found my favorite movie theater. I used to come to Flix all the time in college…read moreand then I was just closer to the all the other big theaters. I came here and saw Thunderbolts* the other night and now I don't think I'll go back to any other theater! It has that nostalgic movie theater vibe with all the luxuries of the others. They have recliner chairs, swivel tables, cup holders, and I think the seat even had a warmer in it. Talk about the 5-Star movie experience. The popcorn and snacks were great and I like how the drink machine was self-serve so I could mix up a cold drink to my liking. I will be moving over near here soon so I will be going here almost exclusively. I can't wait for my next movie night at Flix.

Sad to say but this place needed to close its doors a long time ago. Today I visited and was…read morelooking forward to the nostalgia trip. couldn't help but notice the much needed updates. Whatever.Then when I arrived and sat down in the theatre I noticed moths flying around .....and you'll never guess what came flying out of my box of candy! (JFC) Als- the sound in the theatre was absolute dog sh*t. Muffled and barley there. I tried 15 minutes of the movie but couldn't take the shit quality of a potentially awesome film and the fact that my skin felt like it was crawling. Regal ftw I guess?

This place is magical for so many reasons. I came here on Sunday because they were still showing…read moreJustice League and I knew if I didn't see it in theaters I would probably never end up actually watching it. I have a movie pass so prices don't actually matter to me, but if you don't have one then this theater is the absolutely amazing. Why you ask? Because you can see a movie for $2.50 Monday-Thursday and only $3.00 Friday-Sunday. Don't get me wrong, it's nothing special when you walk through the front door but it has everything you could possibly need here to enjoy a movie, including overpriced popcorn and pop! (Which is 50% on Tuesdays). The actual theater itself was extremely comfortable thanks to the big recliners and the fact that no matter where you sit, you will have an an awesome seat. Overall, this is an incredible bargain compared to other theaters. You may not be seeing the movies that just came out a week ago, but you'll get some that have been out a few weeks or might just about to get a blu-ray release. I highly recommend checking this place out!

The Aurora Theatre and Popcorn Shop is open throughout the day, prior to Show Times…read more They're exotic flavors, elevated popcorn eating to a new level! Not only is popcorn served with movie theater, butter, and salt, but you can get any number of sweet and savory flavors custom blended for you. You will want to check for store hours before coming down, but it's nice to be able to shop for popcorn during the daytime.

We had the opportunity to go see Grease at The Aurora Theatre. Nothing like seeing an old movie on…read morea big screen. Old movie theaters are always fun to visit. The back half of the seating has been updated with modern reclining seats. With this, you get to experience the old theater in comfort. There's a small concession stand & I got the old standby pop & popcorn. I know they advertise a popcorn shop but didn't see anything other than the standard movie theater popcorn. Overall nice visit. 2025-45

Every visit to Shea's is special. As soon as you walk in you feel the magic of the place. This…read morevisit was for the play Suffs, a story based on the Woman's Suffrage Movement. Fantastic play! For this play our seats were on the very top balcony. This means 4 flights of stairs!. Ha ha, you better be in shape for that walk. It was high up but ee actually had a perfect view of the stage. Shea's is celebrating it's 100 birthday and up until this point has had no elevators. They're now in the process of adding an addition which will include elevators. Since it's an addition it won't take away from the original charm of the building. If somehow you live in the Buffalo area and have never been to Shea's you really need to check it out. For everyone else. Just go again. 2026-30

We were there to hear about the 2026-27 season. Tickets are free, but we had to register. The event…read morewas called for 5:30. At 6 the doors were finally opened to sit down and hear about the season. It is now 6:15. The organ is still playing; there is no evidence of someone coming out to talk about the '26-'27 season. There are vendors in the lobby, selling beer, water, wine, popcorn. Nothing complimentary. 6:32 and the first speakers have appeared. Very disorganized. The presentation was a bit lengthy, but very nice. Each of the seven shows in the subscriber series was introduced. Guest artists performed songs from two musicals in the subscription: "Sound of Music" and "The Great Gatsby". There are three additional shows which are not part of the subscription, but to which subscribers can purchase tickets ahead of the general public. The presentation lasted about an hour.

Very nice venue, sweet staff, but the shows are just ok! I adore theatre, but this place isn't…read morereally a standout. Unless it's a show you particularly love, I would skip this place.

What a great find! I never knew this place even existed until today. We went to see Seussical the…read moreDr Seuss Musical and it was wonderful. We went w 12 of us the kids were 4 yrs old and they did great sitting through this colorful and high energy play. The theatre is a classic and the actors really gear everything towards the children. They even came out after and answered questions for the kids. Nice to know we have such a wonderful theatre geared towards children in our backyard right here in Buffalo.

Wonderful time. We attended the Eagles concert it was identical to the group. Also attended…read moreGordon lightfoot concert. Mr lightfoot was definitely smiling down on that concert. I could have sat there all Night long. Great ticket prices too Wonderful thing; west herr dealerships and riviera theater

The West Herr Riviera Theatre used to have a real, hometown nostalgic feel to it. It used to be a…read moreplace of magic. Now, it's just a cash cow. I got this email basically warning me that all gift card transactions will incur a $3 fee. Is this fair? Absolutely not. How gross. Aside from this, I can't really say my experiences there recently have been great; the bar overcharges for drinks and the bartenders automatically set the card reader to a 20% tip on your beverages. I'm not kidding. They rush you to pay for your drinks if you're using credit so as to distract you from the automatic tip setting. If you don't catch it and change it, you're screwed. I don't mind tipping, I just don't like a place using scummy practices like this and essentially forcing you into tipping. Also...notice the lack of diversity in their show lineups: Mostly tribute bands. That's fine but like...there used to be variety, there used to be so much more. Anyway, I'm leaving this review as a life-long NT resident who misses the old Riv. It was truly magic.

In Buffalo, we're lucky to have so many older historic buildings finding contemporary uses. It's a…read moretestament to change and innovation. Whether that's Silo City Rocks, The Pierce Arrow Building, Statler City or many more...the ALT Theater is one of the more unique performance spaces that I've set foot in. Finding the actual Theater itself is a bit of a challenge. It's on Great Arrow Ave (making a right from Elmwood) and since the Pierce Arrow Building is so huge, it may take a while to find the actual door to the Theater. The entrance to get it is adjacent to the one of the parking lots. You then have to get up to the third floor to find your way into the actual performance space (lots of signage is helpful!). How amazing it is that a former luxury car assembled their vehicles in this building? And now it's home to two Theater spaces (ALT and Subversive), a film studio and hosts incredible events such as the Mass Appeal fashion show? I'm gushing about the Pierce Arrow building being put to good use, but let's get back to the ALT. It dubs itself as a black box Theater, although the show that I saw here ended up almost being setup as a proscenium of sorts, which shows that there is flexibility with the way you can use the space and engage the audience. Surprisingly, it was pretty warm here (The Pierce Arrow Building is nearly 133,000 square feet so most parts of it are not heated or accessible). It's focus is on experimental Theater (self-proclaimed as a hub for experimentation and innovation). The sound and acoustics were wired well for this particular show. One of the challenges is actually finding the space and navigating the Pierce Arrow Building (I actually got lost as I was trying to get out of the building and ended up in some creepy maintenance rooms), but it's part of the fun. You practically get a crash course in Urban Exploration when you go see a show here. If you've never experienced the ALT or the Pierce Arrow Building in any form, I urge you to check out their shows and find one that you think you'd enjoy!

A very small and artistic theater. It seats only about 40 or so people, but that's part of the…read moreasthetic. For the scale, they have an excellent sound and lighting system.