Wow I seriously loved this place! This was my first time in and was honestly so unaware about the…read moremusic venue. The bar area was adorable and I love their drink menu. The service was quick which I enjoyed. Definitely an LGBTQ safe bar as well.

Stopped in during Bay View gallery night for a drink and was blown away. They have infused vodka…read moredrinks that are divine! We found a comfy table near bar and ordered up at the bar. It was busy and live bands were already playing in the back. We were hoping for the green lips cocktail which featured melon liquor, chartreuse and titos but alas they were out. However the wonderful bar staff mixed up some excellent blueberry infused vodka cocktails that were incredible. The blueberry flavor really came through tasting fresh and fruity. They mixed them to order also with mine being less sweet and my daughters being sweeter and they were spot on. The crowd is mixed age and there was plenty of tattoos and black leather but my sketchers and office attire is welcome too. I would definitely come back for another cocktail and maybe listen in on a local band next time.

My brother invited me to come check out Red Leather tonight. It was my first time listening to the…read moreband, and it was my first time at Shank Hall. The service at shank hall was cool. The Concert was better than I had expected!! We will definitely be back!

BF and I saw a show there yesterday. I hadn't been to Shank in years, but it hasn't changed a great…read moredeal. Door staff gets you in quickly, which is always welcome. This was a fully seated show, which was nice since the crowd leaned older. Servers and bartenders were quick and friendly. Drink prices were a little high for the basics, but that's most music venues. The sound is sweetest in the middle of the room. Bathrooms were impressively clean.

An underrated nightclub that deserves more recognition. This club sits in the Riverwest…read moreneighborhood, but you can't tell it's there because it/ quiet from the outside. The weekends are booming. I went there with friends celebrating the bachelorette and bachelor party with the Charli XCX, Ke$ha, Chappelle Roan theme. Cover charge is cheap and so are the drinks. They offer water at the side of the bar so you don't have to wait in line to hydrate and sober up on your drive home. Decent dance floor with cool lighting. They have a separate area near the dance floor with a pool table and a Pac Man video game with a set of couches to relax in when you need a break form dancing and wanna chat with your friends. It's a great place to come for your spirit and move your body with tunes to dance to!

Experience & thoughts of the evening:…read more Why are you pre-authorizing two different holds on two of my cards and I left the establishment only drinking 1 beverage. It does not make sense. The upscale drinking establishments I have frequented do not authorize purchases in this manner. Not a good business practice performed by this specific bartender. Took himself serious and stated "the drink will be $___" after placing two holds on both of my cards. I remember thinking "Absolutely Not" and I verbally stated to management, "I did not touch the 2nd drink so I will not be paying for it." I remember thinking who's drinks am I honestly paying for? As I left, there was a smirk on this specific bartender's face... a personal satisfaction on his behalf. Management observed my reaction to the bartender and I displayed the transactions from both financial accounts to management and the response to me was "that doesn't look right". I agree with management. Maybe it was my black fedora, metallic short shorts and plunging neckline that was "actually" the problem for this specific bartender. If so, sounds like a personal problem. I did not find this specific bartender professional, articulate not even the least bit attractive.

We are having a great time at the Club 90s Micheal Jacks show!!!!…read moreHigh energy, lots of local djs hanging out. The atmosphere is high energy and you can feel the happy hum around the room. Did have a bartender tell me she wouldn't sell me seltzer water after a different bartender already had. Told me they didn't even have any until I pushed it issue.

I love the rave! It has such a wide variety of bands, artists, events, and shows in one place!! In…read moreone year, I've seen punk band BearTooth and its openers. Such an amazing concert!! They performed upstairs and the room was full of energy. Then I went to see Dance Gavin Dance upstairs as well but it was split in half so they didnt preform ont he main stage. It was still a riveting concert. Downstairs they often have smaller events with djs. I recently went to Punchis Punchis Banda Rave. Imagine EDM beats but in Spanish with music most Mexicans grew up listening to. It was definitely a vibe dancing to oontz oontz. Last night, I saw Poppy with the split upstairs stage. It definitely got packed but it was still a good show! Dont forget to check out the merch while you're seeing artists. I always see some really good tshirts and extra goodies. Their drinks are on the more expensive side. I will reassure you guys that the cocktails are usually heavy poured for their price so there's that. They also usually have food vendors outside to grab a quick bite before the show starts or during the openers.

Came here for Monday Poetry night. Grabbed my special, vodka cran with lemonade. So pretty-they use…read morepink lemonade here. It's rather a bit strong tasting since the glasses are short. Poetry Starts at 7:30 I arrive around 8, and signed up. An older crowd for sure, like 70's mainly with a few 30 year olds, and couple 20 somethings. I was really impressed with a few of the volunteer speakers and first time readers. And I loved having the opportunity to read something on stage for the first time that I wrote. I will say I was at the bottom of a 13 people list and didn't get "show time" until like 10:15 which I felt was a bit late. It's a neat spot if you're looking to switch things up or push yourself out of your comfort zone. I knocked off a star because I felt like some of the poetry was a bit vulgar for my liking and untasteful. Somebody brought a puppy which was also a highlight-love baby things!

Great venue! The owners were great and provided great sound and lighting that made the show!…read moreAbsolute must go if you're in the area! #90_Proof_Official.

I noticed Kathy Griffin was performing at the Pabst Theater so I knew I had to check this theater…read moreout. The theater is in a great location within walking distance to many of the hotels. Upon entering the theater, small bags and purses were checked then the usher checked our tickets. The historical theater's lobby is ornate. There's a small lounge on the side of the main entry. This area is defiantly additional holding area. The cleaned washrooms are located on the ground floor. The ushers were friendly to show us to our seats which was located in front of the red skirt. The theater is compact with great views of the stage. Overall, I thought this theater was great and I would return for another show.

A beautiful theatre with a gorgeous chandelier, balconies, busts of world renowned composers,…read morevelvet and wood interiors. I enjoyed visiting this theatre for the first time, it is gorgeous! Seeing the oldest active police band in the country at their annual concert at Pabst Theatre was a lovely experience. The staff is nice and attentive. Next time I'll have to stop by at its bar. Tip: We dined at "Mediterranean Cuisine", which is close to the theatre, and it was fantastic!

Vivarium is a new live music venue on Milwaukee's lower East Side, and I saw the band Luna there in…read moreabout the third week of Vivarium's existence. Run by the Colectivo crowd, it looks just like the Back Room, high ceilings adorned with metal trusses, fake and real plants, and no soundproofing. Checking in with the app the employees were super nice! Really refreshing. If you follow live music in Milwaukee you've already heard about the talking crowds and bad sightlines from the Buffalo Nickels show and a co-worker said the same about the Charlie Paar show. We were there early so got a good spot closer to the stage, but even close up the stage could stand to be higher. Luna was sounding good but the guitarist was noting a ghost in his equipment, band members seemed to be wincing from sound issues. Something for the club to figure out. Went to watch from the back and the room sound is really good. Sightlines are horrible back there, as the stage needs to be higher. The crowd was so talkative during the whole show, my friend noted people are disengaged from the bad sightlines, so that makes sense. Stand in front of the truss with the wifi device for a better engaged crowd, good sound and better sight lines. Bar offerings are good, bathrooms are clean and stylish. A solid three stars (OK) with room for improvement.

BF and I visited Vivarium to see the band Enter the Haggis. It was the third show at the new venue,…read moreso everything is clean and nice. The interior decor appears to have been moved directly over from the Back Room at Collectivo, with the same ceiling treatment and plants - both real and faux. The bar is also pretty much the same, with mixed drinks, wine, beers and non alcoholic options. Seating at this show was all folding chairs, but the staff brought out more when they saw the size of the crowd in attendance. Perhaps it was our average collective age. There are a few loveseats and high stools along the right side of the room. It is not a fantastic acoustic space, with it's abundance of hard surfaces and no soft finishes, but it is intimate and allows you to get right up by the musicians. The bathrooms, at least the women's, are large with plenty of stalls and flattering lighting. This is a good replacement for the Back Room - essentially a carbon copy - but you have some chance of parking successfully over here as the street is less busy. There are also plenty of restaurants around for pre-show eats.

Time to update the review since it's under new ownership..well not really new because it's been a…read morefew years. The owner always throws a huge spread for parties. They have bands throughout the year and in summer they have an outside tent so you can watch live music in the warm weather. It's a really nice dive bar that she spent money on making nice. The pizza is a definite buy because it's homemade by an amazing Italian cook. I call this place my living room because I can stagger there from my house. It's such a cute place if you haven't been you need to try it.

An absolute gem of a dive bar in the Milwaukee area. It has everything! Fun decor (especially in…read morethe bathrooms :)), a back room with pool tables and darts. Free popcorn with tons of seasoning flavors! A bowl of free dum dums. And HOMEMADE pickle shots! I love getting pickled at Patti's!

We always enjoy an evening of music at the Riverside it's a beautiful venue with amazing and…read morefriendly staff. The building is also absolutely beautiful .

I've been going here to see who's throughout the past decade like Tosh.O, plays and music…read moreconcerts. The most recent show I've seen was the Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone film and live music orchestra performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. What a surreal experience, it was wild hearing live music as the movie played on the movie screen. They served Butter beer and popcorn to enhance the Harry Potter movie watching experience! The front facing building has been renovated which now looks more Modern. And refreshed. The inside shows the classic preserved historic look adding to the experience. Convenient service from the security bag check at the entrance, ticket checking, and concession stands! Come see a show and support the entertainment industry! Including local!

I like seeing shows at Turner Hall, I really do. This is a great-sized room - roughly 900 people,…read moregive or take, depending on the set up. The bars are efficient and there's rarely a big back-up. They offer several CBD/THC options, a decent bar, a selection of pre-made cocktails as well as, at this time, CBD/Delta treats. Their rail alcohol options aren't bottom of the barrel rail. They've just switched to cash-free, so plan accordingly. They also have an on-site ear plug machine, which makes me sad, but I know is a boon for many. Sadly, there hasn't been a bar/food option available on the ground floor for a while. The seating is dependent on the show - sometimes there is, sometimes there ain't. I'm at the point where that's a deciding factor for me, I want to sit, or at least have the choice to sit. I'm not in love with the entryway stair case. Two floors until you can access the performance level. It's slow and cumbersome. They really need a waiting area inside for people getting a ride share, because parking is expensive and limited here.The Deer District area is sometimes chaotic and sometimes scary. It would be great, especially in winter, to wait inside for a Lyft or an Uber. But after all of that, I've seen some great shows here and made some great memories, so cheers to Turner Hall! Thanks for the memories.

I attended a show at Turner Hall for the first time. It's a cool venue with a lot of history. I'd…read morelove to take a tour of it. Bathrooms by the old bar are clean, which is highly appreciated. The lady bartender by the seating area was far from attentive. We got drinks and water and she gave a sarcastic answer when my husband asked if they had water.