This is a true hidden event gem, right in the middle of St Paul's most up and coming area…read more Management is exceptional. The space is beautiful and flexible. We are forever fans and recommend NGT to anyone who wants a party to remember.

We had the funeral luncheon for my grandfather here. They made everything SO easy! We weren't…read moreworried about anything regarding the luncheon and they were so accommodating to us.

He Said: I have attended many concerts at The Armory, and I…read morealways enjoy the experience. The venue is a converted...wait for it...armory. The place is huge and smack in heart of downtown Minneapolis. There are street and parking ramp options. The Armory holds events other than concerts. Take a look at your personal calendar, see if there is a show you like, and buy a ticket. *Hint - if you can, go to their on-site box office to buy your tickets, so you save on the online fees). My friends have been in the suites, and they say they are great. There is, also, and small outside spot to grab some fresh air, so you do not have to exit the venue. Pros: - The place is huge, clean, and easy to get to - The sound system is great - When the crowd is really into it, you can feel the ground shake! Cons: - Some shows can be pretty expensive

Very well-run concert venue. I've done GA, the Penthouse and Generals Hall experiences here and the…read morepremium options are worth the upgrade! Staff is very professional and friendly, and the premium options are not crowded. The Generals Hall has a large balcony in the back of the venue that gives you a clear line of sight of the stage. The Penthouse has a smaller balcony slightly off-center. Both the Penthouse and Generals Hall have comfortable seating available. In the GA areas, both sides of the armory are lined with bartenders so the wait isn't that long for getting a drink. There is concession-style food available. Good variety of beer, seltzers, wine, and a full bar available. Show-specific merch is available for purchase at the back of the venue on the main floor. There are ATMs available.

It's my first time, and I'm already a fan. This is a small venue made for fans of the local and…read moreniche. Someone on Reddit described it as feeling like a coffee shop, and the description is apt. It's clean, unfussy, and made to showcase the artist. (Good acoustics, too!) The service is great--friendly, helpful, and efficient--and the menu way more impressive than I was expecting. (They have beer, wine, and a stellar set of zero proof beverages. Love to see it!) They have a super group of artists tonight and an impressive set of shows coming up. Definitely check them out!

In town for a convention and my union held a gathering here with a performance by Morris Day and…read morethe Time. This venue was formerly a movie theater that has been renovated to a multi purpose facility for concerts, special events and shows. It's a vintage historic site that includes several bars, seated balcony and open space lower level with a stage and small rooms on both floors. Equipped with lighting, audio and large screens for video, it's a versatile space for all occasions.

I reserved upper floor seats at the Uptown Theater in late October 2024 for a Saturday night show…read moreby the Drive by Truckers (performing their Southern Rock Opera tour). Overall, the sound quality was clear (but also super-loud). It was awesome having upper level reserved seats (a bit pricey at $85 each, but worth it to get an unobstructed view of the stage while seated). On the plus side, check-in with the Wallet app for your online ticket was easy. Also, the facilities were pretty clean. The only minus is they do not really serve food or snacks. The cocktail beverage seemed a bit overpriced ($15 + tax) for what you got. Would recommend getting dinner and drinks before you enter the Uptown Theater and just enjoy the show.

Excellent!! I grew up in this neck of the woods and this complex just....appeared!…read more I was just back in MN for the day and went to this theater with a friend. There is huge parking structure which is free (at least on a Friday night), a lot of different hip restaurants to dine at prior, and nice shopping (think: Anthropologie). This is a an above par theater that has you pick your seat yourself when you buy your ticket. I love this feature, because then there is no rush to sit down. All around, very quality. This theater is part of the development called "Shops at West End" in St. Louis Park. From the website..."The Shops at West End is an exciting mixed-use development located in the heart of Minneapolis in the highly affluent St. Louis Park neighborhood...[and] is centrally located and easily accessible off two major highways, I-394 and Highway 100."

Wow, this place blows…read more Let's see... we show up 9 minutes after showtime for Avatar (which had been out for months at this point) and the ticket office wouldn't let us into the movie because the previews last only 7 minutes, which was emphasized to us. Ok, so big deal, so we decide on a different movie and get to the concession stand and everything is WAY overpriced.. even more so than the average movie theatre. There's 25 cent charge for real butter. Icee's are still 5 bucks but are the size of a sippy cup. They have a "VIP" bar, which was a good concept, but it's 5 bucks just to get into. The movie was 12 bucks for a matinee. All the prices have been set to make even change so your $4.72 with tax would equal $5.00 The restrooms have the old old school air dryers that take 10 mins to dry your hands. Good lord, avoid like the plague.

While not a huge fan of live music, I accepted an invitation to go with some friends to this year's…read moreRTG at the Walker Art Center. My expectations were low, but it turned out to be a great time--Im very glad I was convinced to go. As I mentioned, Im not a music guru... But I like to think of RTG as an "event." Several local bands play, but to me, it's more about the atmosphere and comraderie. The venue is beautiful and situated in such a fashion that you can sit on the hill next to the Walker and look down on the stage--with the downtown skyline in the background. There are also a number of vendors and food trucks such as the Barrio taco truck and some of the best corn dogs Ive ever tasted. Of course, if you are a drinker you can partake in plenty of local Summit beers. So even if you arent familiar with some of the bands, I highly recommened experiencing this event at least once. The only drawback to this particular event is the price. Thankfully, my ticket was donated to me... But typically, the tickets are expensive. If you combine that with parking ($10) and food, you can expect to spend around $80 or more for the entire outing. I should also mention that the photography policy is confusing. The website is a little ambiguous about the types of cameras they allow. Thankfully, they let me in with my D3100 but they made me promise not to shoot video. Id check with security before bringing an SLR.

I have to say, this year was better than last. Better…read morelineup, better organization, more food. Some complaints if I may, and feel free to add your own opinions here. This is Yelp afterall! 1. Rules. They were conflicting. Facebook said bring a cooler. Get there and it says now outside food. What the F is the cooler for then? Make sure everybody is on the same page re: the rules before they show up for work at this event. We brought water and were told we couldn't have it. Then later, we were told we could. Too bad I had already guzzled it and had to piss. Same applies for the umbrella rule. It was 90 degrees and no shade. We are pale ass minnesotans. let us have an umbrella to block the shade. Makes me angry when I see other people were allowed in with an umbrella. 2. Food. Can I just say that Vincent must have the best burger in town if the burger at RTG was any indication? Wicked good. Seriously. I was happy to see Holy Land in the lineup this year. I was upset to see that there were two lines. One to order (shorter) and one to pickup (much much longer). No receipt, so when you go to pick up, dude asks you what you had. Seriously? I just waited 45 minutes for a fucking gyro (what else is there to do really?) and you have no idea what I ordered, so I have to tell you again. How many people stood in the pickup line w/o paying and just said give me one of everything and got it? Silly Silly Silly. Once I got my Gyro, I was tempted to stand in line for the bathroom because by the time you get to the front, you would be ready to shit it out. You can still hear the music and chat with your neighbors while in line, which makes it moderately ok. Conversation ranged from how stupid Holy Land is for not being able to manage with one line to how stupid Holy Land is for not being able to manage with one line. That and how there will never be peace in the Middle East with such a lack of logic...) I could have driven to Central ave and back and gotten my shit quicker. 3. Beverage. Just beer. Really? Oh wait, there was water for a buck (not a bad deal, actually. No hidden prices there) and watery lemonade for $6. I waited in line for what turned out to be a $6 lemonade. The sign said Lemonade $3. Refills any size. I ordered, thinking it was 3 bucks. Dude said: "That'll be six bucks to break the ice." I said: "Hard work breaking that ice, huh?" but paid anyway, because the lady needed something to drink since beer doesn't sit with her. Bourbon yes, vodka yes. Beer no. RTG, can you please allow better selections for drinks, better preparedness on message, and better vendor organization for a better experience next year?

OVERALL: a super fun festival and I'm glad I ran into it! I was on my way to Costco when I saw it…read moreacross the street so we had to stop by. EXPERIENCE: There were so many different food vendors, activities, and a main stage. It was fun to just walk around and look at everything. FOOD: We got the pork belly, sticky rice, and spring rolls. The spring rolls were nice and fresh and had chicken and shrimp unlike the usual the pork and shrimp. The pork belly was perfectly crispy and delicious. I wish I had some soy sauce for the sticky rice but it was all good. DRINKS: We got the Thai Tea, taro, and the Thai coffee. All were pretty tasty! SERVICE: Lines weren't too long and we got food quickly. PRICE: Drinks were $7 each, and the food was $26 for all!

Thai Street Food celebrates Thai culture. This year the Festival was held at the West End Festival…read moreSite instead of the Wat Promwochirayan. Lots of easy parking nearby and lots of thing to do, see and enjoy! Lots of excellent foods! Two fun filled days for this free festival. We enjoyed live performances, the parade, watching the kids in the free bounce house, show cars, and the FOOD!

Arch Allies plays tribute to Styx, Boston and Reo Speedwagon. I've seen them three times and are…read moregreat. Hairball is a tribute concert extravaganza with 3 separate lead singers who take turns dressing up and singing like Axl Rose of Guns and Roses, Joe Elliot of Def Leppard, Steve Perry of Journey, Freddy Mercury of Queen, Prince, Alice Cooper and more. They play over 2 hours and you're on your feet jamming and singing along the whole time. Septemberfest is the fundraiser for Faithful Sheppard school. With food trucks, beer sales, porta potties, it's a good time. I've attended twice in the last two years. Sure you meander to the front and step on beer cans but it's a great time for this 40 something. Check out Hairball or Arch Allies in Facebook to see where they are at next. Hairball tours nationally, they are that great.