City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the style and color, to the lounge-like bathrooms, to the sound; There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.
Bing: Even though Minneapolis is a cold city, this venue is a magical place! The people who live here love to see live music, and everyone should experience seeing live music at Varsity.” – Andy Grammer
City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the sight lines, and the sound- This place is faultless. There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.
4. Guthrie Theater
9.1
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews
Meredith M: Top notch performances, excellent dining choices, beautiful view of the river, spend the evening before watching a show Read more.
Robert Amundson: Best venue for a concert even ever.
Gordon Wright: Great space, but the theatrical performances are uninspired and completely "safe".
6. Aster Cafe
8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews
Jaimeson Wennerstrum: Go here for the live music; you won't regret it!
METRO magazine: The Aster complements its elegant aesthetics with live music and an array of cheese plates, salads, sandwiches, local brews and tea-infused drinks. Read more.
City Pages: If you find yourself near the river at lunchtime, Aster offers a variety of homemade sandwiches. Those taking in a romantic moonlight gaze at the river can have a cocktail & catch nightly live music. Read more.
7. Icehouse
8.6
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews
Sharifa Simon: Love that the menu changes. If the aerated cheesecake or the rabbit saddle w/ sausage comes back, order it! Brunch is delicious, the live music makes it very unique, the building is a gem.
Albert M: Atmosphere: excellent, jazz band, live music. Food: great, the lamb is excellent. Overall it's a great restaurant with very good service, good food and super good music!
Georgia Ansley: Such an amazing place for brunch and live music. The food is amazing and everyone is very friendly.
8. Hell's Kitchen
8.4
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews
Betsey Giles: Great live local music venue AND great food, a rare combination in the Twin Cities.
Brian Caauwe: Brunch was fantastic, and included a live band to top off the experience.
DDMcsnatch: I love their decor! Amazing artwork. Went during happy hour and it was packed. Service was a bit slow- assuming due to the crowd. Drinks were a bit pricey. Awesome live music!
Soul Train: Cover for the shows are waived w/ a $20 per person purchase on Foodie Nights. Live music from folks like Les Nubians, Judy Collins and Bobby Lyle.
Solange Guillaume: Best late-night music in town - for $5 Friday and Saturday come see great local musician - some jazz, some not.
Hi Me: Live music is great, just get the set menu option, sit back and relax
13. Orpheum Theatre
9.1
910 Hennepin Ave (at 9th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 42 tips and reviews
Hennepin Theatre Trust: Buy tickets for events at the Orpheum Theatre in person at the State Theatre Box Office in advance of the performance or night of at the Orpheum Theatre and don't pay any Ticketmaster fees.
Ziya Yenice: Once upon a time, concerts were amazing. 29 years ago, attended concert of David Sanborn.
Tiffany Rupp: It is the most expensive theatre in the cities but every penny spent is well worth it. We've seen a handful of plays here and enjoyed each of them.
Artspace Projects: Interested in renting space at the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts? contact: info@artspaceusa.org Read more.
Gary Hart: Beautiful intimate theater, with excellent acoustics and lighting. Deep stage and incredible architecture. All add to the beautiful experience from any performing art.
Kittie Fahey: Be sure to become a member (4+ shows) and receive discounts on additional performances, restaurants, parking, and more!
15. Pantages Theatre
9.0
710 Hennepin Ave (7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 3 tips and reviews
Hennepin Theatre Trust: Buy tickets for events at the Pantages Theatre in person at the State Theatre Box Office in advance of the performance or night of at the Pantages Theatre and don't pay any Ticketmaster fees.
Narnia Fans: The Stage Adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters will perform here on Friday, May 10th at 8pm & Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 4pm & 8pm. Read more.
Ben-Bob Thompson: It is is about 60 degrees in here. Bundle up!