I met a friend here two weeks ago for a concert. We came to see Mary & Friends. It was Mary Ramsey…read morefrom 10,000 Maniacs with some of her friends. They played and sang jazzy tunes. Her bass player is amazing! He sounds like Brad Paisley! I have no musical talent so it really moved me how well he played the bass. The other artists played well too! The venue is fantastic. It was my first time here. Sportsman's Tavern bought the venue three or four years ago. It isn't a dive bar like Sportsman's Tavern though. It's much more intimate. It's classier too. I liked the way they had the tables set up. I loved the stage area too. There is a small bar area where you can order drinks. There was also a waitress coming around asking if we wanted drinks or food. They have a small menu, and the food sounded good, but I wasn't hungry. You can park on the street or in their small parking lot, which holds about 25/30 spots. You'll enter the venue via a dark door near the front parking spot. There is much more room inside, than how it looks from their lot. The lot was a bit hard to find. I ended up driving around the block and then I noticed it. I'd love to come back here and see another concert soon!

I went for the first time last weekend and was genuinely surprised at how fun it was. Some overall…read morenotes from the night: - Bring earplugs!! - decent amount of parking in the lot (~15 cars?) - I got there at 7:45 and there were only a few spots left. Best to get there early! - at 7:45, most tables were taken. By 8:30 the crowd was packed at the bar and there almost wasn't enough room to even stand (maybe it's not normally that busy?) - bathrooms were clean and spacious - staff were all friendly - i recommend buying your ticket online ahead of time. I had to go early to buy one at the door (when I called at 7, they said they expected it to sell out before 8) - it looks a little odd from the outside, but The Cave is definitely a cool spot to stop at if you like live music!

A relic from the past. A Buffalo icon. A fun dive bar like no other. I've been wanting to go back…read moreto Nietzsche's for a long time. So glad that on the spur of my girlfriend invited me to go to hear some jazz piano on a Sunday night. Great way to end the weekend! Small group of silver-haired patrons. They look like relics themselves! The music was great. That atmosphere couldn't be beat. I'm coming back for more fun. Comedy, Celtic music, cartoons and bloody Mary's! I ordered the hummus and veggie plate. I needed a little something to go with my cocktail. I wouldn't come here for dinner, just for the vibe and the music. The bartenders are super friendly. 5 stars!

As it stands, in the sad old year of 2025, Nietzche's is among the last few GREAT institutions of…read moreAllentown. These are dark, dark times indeed...but somehow, Nietzsche's is a little beacon of light down at the end of Allen Street. From the exterior, it isn't hard to surmise that Nietzche's is a dive bar. Very much coated outside and in with writing on the walls, old photographs, weird relics that have been around for longer than I've been alive, you immediately forget what the sun looks like if you're going in in the daytime. But, that's okay. The people of Allentown will tell you that the dark is comforting...and you wouldn't want to see a place like this properly lit up ANYWAY... But don't get it twisted, what might come off as "rough around the edges" to some, this bar is absolutely one of the coziest, comforting dives and I'm always ecstatic whenever I get the chance to come here. They have a pretty decent variety as far as beverages go. Mostly tap beers, but they have a fridge with plenty of other canned stuff; my go-to is a cider, of course. A cheap PBR is my husband's drink of choice and has been for most of his adult life - and that's what we love about this place! The consistency!! Live music daily. Yes, daily. They literally have a calendar inside that will tell you every musician that has booked a spot that day. Sometimes it's just a solo guy playing in the front of the house, other times there's a full band in the back. Either way, you're going to get a totally unique music experience here, no matter what day you pick or what time you get there! I think they have snacks here?? I can't remember. After The Pink burned down we went to Nietzsche's the next day and they were serving up bagels and cream cheese. Totally unique experience. But I have eaten in this establishment before. However, this place isn't known for it's food, so I wouldn't rely on it. Instead, might I recommend the Jim's SteakOut down the street? Nietzsche's is owned by some pretty good people now, who are putting their heart and soul into keeping the business good and the music flowing for years to come. And I can't wait to go back. Rock on y'all.

Once again another great concert, great service & food we love this place for live music! The…read moretalent is top notch we saw Eileen Jewel and Big Sandy & his Fly Right Boys.

This is a Buffalo jewel which I had not visited until this past weekend. We had a friend who was…read moreplaying in a band on stage, so we had to visit. Not having gone to a watch a live band since the pandemic, I was impressed. This business is nicknames the honky tonkiest bar in Buffalo (or something along those lines), and I can see that being true. The staff was also friendly, very attentive, and the prices were on par with other business. There was a cover charge of $10, which is a decent deal for live music. Parking can be a hit or miss but fortunately there is parking in the shopping complex next door. I am looking forward to visiting again and seeing more bands and trying more of the food.

Much bigger of a space than I expected. I saw a Led Zeppelin tribute band, Grosh , there this past…read moreSaturday . I paid $20 plus fees for the ticket , I was hoping to get a good view of the stage and hear good acoustics. Turns out , everything turned out perfectly and I was able to really enjoy the show . There is a food truck and small bar area set up outside , but we opted to go inside Sportsmens to grab a drink . I would definitely see a show at this venue again !

Great concert venue…read more We arrived shortly after doors for Lights last night and easily secured a great spot behind the railing of yhe first elevated tier. The set up is the ground surrounded by a few higher tiers so there's not a bad spot in the building. My husband had no problems coming and going for drinks, which were inexpensive, especially for a concert venue. Great sound and screens on either side but you should have a good view even in the back. Great service, too.

My sister-in-law wanted to go to Emo night at this venue and she decided to ask my husband and I to…read morego with her. I haven't been to many shows since covid and I was super excited to get out and have a blast. It did not disappoint. The show was great and we all a great time. I was pleasantly surprised to see that when I went to use the restroom there was an attendant there with a table full of basic necessities. I've traveled a lot and I've seen this type of service before but I was surprised to see it at Town Ballroom (in the best way possible). It's a nice touch especially when there's a million things you forget when you go out to the bar and don't want to have to carry a million things. Overall it was a great night. There weren't a ton of people there so it getting drinks at the bar was easy. The bar out front is great and the drinks are always on point. It's really cool the way they have giant pictures of a lot of the artists that have performed there over the years. The bar in the back is ok. The bartender seemed annoyed and was damn near inconvenienced by us standing at the bar but I just ignored his ass and enjoyed my night. It was a great night and I look forward to more shows.

I haven't been here in years. Vibe is still pretty cool . $9 for a seltzer is a bit steep . Lights…read morefacing the crowds should have been facing the band . Great view of the stage from most vantage points . Security on site . Did not wait long for a drink . They serve LaNova pizza too . I will always prefer the atmosphere at The Cave and Sportsman's tavern - but Showplace ain't too bad !

So many memories I saw my first movie here Return of the Jedi with my father I remember crying…read morehysterically when Yoda died my father had to remove me from the theater because I was hysterical that Yoda died. We still talk about that to this day here we are years later and I have seen many bands here such as Creed Hed PE The Misfits I want to say I Saw The Killers here as well??? I'm so glad that this place is going to be alive with music again the men who I forgot his name introduced himself to me tonight name has escaped me. I'm so very sorry he invited me in for a tour and I promised him I would put the pictures on Yelp so here you all are he told me the first show will be a U2 tribute band who is supposedly the best U2 cover band in all the world I believe a week from this Saturday. Good luck to you I hope this venue succeeds for many years to come

I attended the Dave Matthews Tribute Band show on April 11. The band was outstanding. I'd advise…read moreanyone who likes Dave Matthew to see them. The $20 ticket price was more than worth it. On the other hand the facility had a rough night. A number of the beer and alcohol brands were sold out and it was early in the evening when it began to happen. How can they not anticipate the required amount of alcohol when the majority of the tickets sold were pre-sale. There were few walkups. It was the talk of the many of the customers. They definitely need to plan for crowds better.

For what it is, it's great. We came downtown for a sabers game. Game at 6 we got there a little…read moreafter 4. Not crowded. Large drink menu and very reasonably priced (considering it's downtown.) Perfect pre-game spot. Limited food menu so don't come for a real meal. Also came to a silent disco here in the past. Versatile venue downtown. Owners do a great job with the spot.

Amazing and unique music venue and event space, in a converted church, owned by Ani DiFranco. I've…read morebeen to a few concerts here and they are always amazing. The acoustics are good and there is always enough room so you aren't too squished. Easy to get to the bathroom and there are enough bars if you need a drink.

This venue is amazing. I just saw a great show here, and the venue really added to the performance…read more I was in awe of the architecture the entire time. The space was intimate and cozy. The setup was great as well - 2 bars upstairs and 1 bar downstairs. It was easy to grab a drink or run to the bathroom.

I was referred by my sister to drop in for some wings and I'm happy I listened to her since I've…read moredriven past it mar many years. I placed a to-go order over the phone and they were just being packed up at the promised time. My order consisted of a single order of hot wings that are accompanied by house made blue cheese and celery. The wings were fried and sauced perfectly! These were just the right sized and yummy. I placed my first order on Wednesday and went right back the following Friday. Please note, they do play live music from what I saw and heard people were really enjoying the show.

Central Park Grill is a neighborhood dive bar of the old school, a statement that probably…read moreencompasses both its substantial charms and its less substantial shortcomings. It features: 1) reasonably priced drinks, a fundamental part of the constitution of dive bars, offered in exchange for you overlooking the generally aged and squalid character of the establishment as a whole. 2) Two large indoor areas (the up and down of a split-level), the rear of which frequently hosts often-free live music (there's a Thursday open mic I attend), plus an outdoor patio for the warmer months. 3) Multiple TV's for the sports fans plus electric darts and a jukebox to pass the time. 4) Surprisingly good bar food that is also surprisingly veg and vegan-friendly. This is also quite reasonably priced, but the incredibly tiny kitchen area at the west end of the bar can get overwhelmed during rushes, leading to lengthy wait times. 5) Folksy and direct service of the dive-bar variant: friendly and colloquial, the more so the better known you are, without the greasy and obsequious taint of corporatism. Parking is on-street, but maybe you're allowed to use the lot across from it? It has no sign and I've never asked. In any case, CPG is a keeper if you're partial to the benefits of shot-and-beer, working-class local pubs.

Very glad I found the Buffalo Arts Studio for art classes. Currently, iI am taking the Beginning &…read moreIntermediate drawing class on Thursday nights. The cost for the 8 lessons are $175, very reasonable for the 2-hour lesson each week. It covers basic drWing techniques on the first 4 lessons, then we get to practice for the next 4 lessons. If you are looking for some ME time, this is highly recommended. I look forward to the class each week. They also have other types of art classes, such as ceramics, acrylic, oil, etc. Parking is on street or in the lot across.

This collective art studio is a great source of local art. The artists produce in various media…read more You can find ceramics, pottery, painting, printmaking. The at is high quality and you can make a purchase directly from the artist. BAS has opening events and other fundraising events. The Live on Five energy starts April 13. A fundraising that's also fun! You can bid on very affordable art. If you've been wanting to get more art in your life make a visit to Buffalo Art Studio.