Lafayette Theater does it all, with the possible exception of theater. Just go to their website:…read more http://lafayettetheater.com/ and see what they've got coming up. One ongoing event that's definitely worth checking out is the Tuesday Dinner & Movie night. For $15, you get a candlelit dinner (catered by Scanoli's Cajun and BBQ Restaurant, across the street) and a classic movie. These days, the movie alone would cost you $10! And that means that the $5-dinner, already very good on the palate, was also quite gentle on the wallet. They also show Monday night football on the big screen. Moreover, for most of these events, the bar is open, which means you can enjoy a drink while you watch the movie. Tell me, where else in the US can you do that! I'm sure such places exist, but they're few and far between. For what it's worth, you can also rent out the space for events such as receptions and weddings. I haven't yet been there for something like that. But if it's handled anywhere near as well as the movie night, I'm already a fan.

First Mummies show! Great show...I had heard this is closing soon. Only downfall...bathrooms…read more Otherwise...great show.

Well, is this or the Slippery Noodle the true oldest bar in the state?…read more I sure hope it's Knickerbocker Saloon, because the place is great. Good drinks, good beer selection, friendly (if seriously busy) bartenders, decent patio and fantastic inside seating. The decor is wonderful - love the belt-driven fans and the tin ceiling. And the food is really good - the pork tenderloin (brought down from sister bar Digby's was a "grown up" version with flavorful marinated meat encased in a nice breading that refused to crumble off, topped with a mustard sauce and house-made cucumber, onion and jalapeño pickles on a brioche bun that stood up to it all. It's not the tenderloin I had as a kid, but it's a delight for a grown-up. I really like this place, and so does my wife.

Had to stop in since I was in the area with some time on my hands. I've been to the bar in Indy…read morethat claims "oldest bar in Indiana" as well. Now, whichever it is, I've been there. The bartender was friendly & attentive. The surprise was that food comes from the bar across the street! There is no kitchen here, but they own the other bar. I got their (bar across the street) namesake burger & chips. Both were very good. I could see going back, but maybe to the bar across the street, since that's where the food comes from anyway.

This controversial mural is the work of The Droops, an Indianapolis-based artist collective who…read morewere commissioned by The Spot to do the piece in 2015. It located on the side of the Spot and overlooks their parking lot. It takes up 2 sections of the bar's side wall. The mural is in great shape but as you can see in the photos, its lower park is obstructed by parked vehicles. It is a collogue of random images that include a guillotine, a beer on a folding chair, a tombstone, a skull, a in a bikini with four eyes holding a beer up, a knife, a clown, a bomb, a trumpet, a cigarette butt, a foot, a face being punched by a fist, a hand holding a knife, and an odd character holding a beer while playing a piano. The mural also depicts a naked woman tied to a tree and male genitalia in between a hotdog bun, which caused quite a site as you can imagine. There were calls by the community to have the offensive piece removed, covered up or fenced off. The change.org petition ended with 20 supporters. At one point the Lafayette police issued a warning that artwork was violation of the city's graffiti ordinance. There was a point during all of this that they used a Mike Pence head (who was governor at the time) to cover the male genitalia. Ultimately, the Spot won and the city decided that the mural was not graffiti and did not meet the criteria for a citation. The mural is standing today. Even though there are a lot of images to digest. The artwork is very nice. This is a provocative piece that definitely generates conversation. You can deiced for yourself what your thoughts on the piece are. Parking to get a closer look at the mural is easy, even though it overlooks a parking lot, the lot is kind of tight. There is however, some free parking pretty close to the mural too. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. There of tons of murals to check out in the immediate area.

Good bar with friendly staff. On weeknights it's a chill place that makes good drinks at a decent…read moreprice. They have a turntable and offer to play records if you bring them in. On weekends it can get packed and they open up the dance area with loud music. The vibe is still good, just a lot more going on. The outdoor area is a great place to hang out for a more chill experience on these nights.

Had an amazing date night with my husband and went to see the Silhouettes shadow dancers it was…read moreamazing. The longer center is always a great place to go for a show. They did an amazing job.

I have so many memories of watching movies at this one-time vaudeville theater turned movie theater…read moreturned performing arts center. It's the home of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra - yes, Lafayette does indeed have a symphony orchestra. Lately they have been booking more musical acts. We went to see some tribute bands here and had a great time. They have also been booking some mid-level acts, including a couple of well-known Christian artists. The venue has a lot of that old vaudeville charm. The original architectural details have been preserved. There is a lobby where alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served, and you can hang until the show starts. The ushers are all volunteers, believe it or not, and they are super friendly and helpful. The only thing I can think of to criticize is the loudness of the bands we saw. A bit loud for the room, we thought. But we still had a blast!

It's been five and a half years since my last review, so I thought that an update is in order,…read moreparticularly since a few irritating things on recent visits cause me to lower the rating. The quality of the food remains high. The Americana burger that I spoke of in my previous review seems not to be on the menu any more, but several other burgers are, and they are quite good. My current favorite item, however, is the pork chop, which is huge (I get three meals out of it) and delicious. My wife continues to get her go-to item, the lobster mac and cheese, and speaks highly of it every time. (Not surprisingly, though, it has gone up in price since my previous review; it now costs $24.70 instead of $19. The pork chop is the same price.) The one menu item I tend to avoid is the french fries, which aren't as good as you would think they would be in a place like this. Now, about those irritating things. About a month ago my wife and I stopped by here in the late afternoon, about a quarter to five, and she of course ordered the lobster mac. The price on the lunch menu was the same as on the dinner menu, and so was (I think) the portion size, but at lunch you don't get a complimentary salad with your meal. Since we were about fifteen minutes away from the dinner-menu turnover (or so we were told; there was nothing in writing to alert the customer to this), you would have thought the restaurant would, in the name of good customer relations, have thrown in the stupid salad, but no, rules are rules. Then yesterday my wife and I ordered takeout. I placed the order on Red 7's website at around 2:30 PM. At this time, of course, the only menu showing online was the lunch menu. But when I indicated that I would like a 4:30 PM pickup, a dinner menu appeared. Not unreasonably, I took this as a sign that they were now offering the dinner menu at 4:30. I ordered my pork chop and my wife's lobster mac from the dinner menu, and the restaurant accepted my order and sent me a confirmation email. Then, about 4:15 PM, after my wife and I were already on the road to pick up the food (we live in West Lafayette, the restaurant is in Lafayette, about a 20 minute drive away), I got a phone call from the restaurant saying that the pork chop was only available at dinner and would not be ready until "around 5". So we had to turn around, drive home, and then leave again about 20 minutes later. I have no idea why Red 7 couldn't state explicitly when the dinner menu took effect, why they made the menu available and accepted my order when I placed it if it would not be in effect at the time of pickup, and why the restaurant felt the need to wait until fifteen minutes before I was supposed to pick up the food before telling me it wasn't going to be ready. Forwarned is forearmed, I suppose, and from now on, despite what the computer says, I won't be ordering dinner for any time earlier than 5 PM. But these annoying things are precisely the kind of thing that can detract from an otherwise good meal and leave the customer with a (no pun intended) bad taste in his mouth.

This is still one of my favorite places in Lafayette! I love their patio, portion sizes and food!…read moreRecently I ordered the almond & Parmesan crusted chicken and it was amazing! For $18 I was able to eat 3 meals because the portion was very nice. I would suggest subbing the spinach for the brussel sprouts. The patio is always love to sit on with ample seating and the service has been good on each visit.

We love the Sparrow and are here at least once a week. Great food and service always!read more

Was in town on business and stopped in and had lunch. I've been in several times because of the…read moresandwiches are so great. Bartending staff was awesome. Super friendly and helpful. The bartender asked if I wanted to aïoli with my ketchup which I applied. Oh absolutely and it was delicious burger was pretty good size. I took half at home and ate at the next day. Still tasty.

Everything, good place to go for lectures,shows.etc. Especially X-mass shows, concerts, Comedy…read more and much , much much more!

Excellent place to see a play, concert...maybe not the best for a chemistry test - lol…read more The facility has been around for ages. It is basically a smaller replica of New York's Radio City Music Hall. Despite the history the place was clean and good repair. The host team was friendly and help get all of us convocation goers to our seats.

Tod the piano player is awesome. Too bad the owner, much like the bad guy in "nobody" feels the…read moreneed to sing. Nobody is coming here to see you. Be happy with the revenue you're pulling in and stay off stage. Lots of bars. Never have to wait for a drink. Lots of security. Lots of parking.

We had a large group of people and had a blast! You pay a cover, go through security, get your cup…read more The drinks are cheap and the workers are there to work not be your friend for the most part. Come for fun vibes, dancing, and the awesome (raunchy) piano bar

This is an artsy coffee, bagel and sandwich shop across from the historic courthouse in Lafayette…read more We stopped in for an early lunch. The menu is at the coffee bar and that's where you order. There is a mix of table and lounge seating along the long narrow dining room. Students and other academics work at laptops and discuss heady topics. The walls are filled with modern and kitschy art. The staff is busy making specialty coffees but a clerk stops to give us the menu. Food comes out quickly. I order a bowl of the wild rice and mushroom soup. The soup is house made, thick and hearty. My husband and I share a Thai Tuna on a whole wheat bagel. The bagels are made in Bloomington. The tuna is interesting with Thai spices. I love the pickled onions and fresh cucumbers. The Broad Ripple chips are an odd blend of sweetly and spicy hot. There is limited street parking. The shop was full when we left. The sandwiches are great.

Wow! Best bagel sandwiches ever. We were in town for a soccer game and did an online order which…read morewas ready when we arrived. The bahn mi bagel was so good, and my partner loved the ham and pimento sandwich. Love all the local partnerships you can see in their ingredient choices.