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First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Night Club

Warehouse District, Minneapolis

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Ranked #2 for music venues in Minneapolis
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and City Pages recommend this place
"movie purple rain."(3 Tips)
"Great sight lines, even when it's packed."(3 Tips)
"Too Much Love"(2 Tips)
"Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages Best of 2014!"(8 Tips)

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Matt KriegerMay 2, 2019
Been here 50+ times
See Murs @theentry
CJ S.May 31, 2013
If you have an Illinois license, bring a second form of ID with your birthdate on it. Otherwise they'll try to say it's fake and won't let you in.
Chuck PNovember 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Work your way to stage left to get an awesome view and access to the food and bar there
JamesDecember 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
There is a special place in heaven for the people who have to clean the bathrooms.
2 GINGERS® WhiskeyFebruary 20, 2012
Order a Big Ginger or a Skinny Ginger here!
Josh RitterDecember 18, 2010
Catch Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band at First Avenue on February 19, 2011. Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit supports. Info and tickets at joshritter.com Read more
Chris IkemanMarch 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best seat in the house.
 Deon ParconFebruary 16, 2013
best dance club ever
IrationAugust 16, 2011
2011-10-23 Iration's Lei'd Back Fall Tour with Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Through The Roots Read more
Mick ManagementJanuary 31, 2012
Be sure to check out Walk the Moon when they open for Young the Giant here on Feb 20, 2012!
Abby Anderson JonesSeptember 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Legendary Minnesota venue!
City PagesNovember 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Make sure to take a look at all the amazing poster on the walls.
TigerApril 12, 2011
Alex the sound chick is awesome! And big ups to the green room
AmandaMay 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
City Pages Best Rock Club - 2013
Melani SchwartzJune 2, 2010
Get as close to the stage as you can. Watch out for crowd surfers.
Johnny SundahlFebruary 18, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Best stage view at any time: Game Bar. Best service too.
Dayna FrankJanuary 13, 2011
Big lines? You can also enter for Mainroom shows at the Record Room door (located on 1st Ave side).
Samuel FulcoMarch 8, 2013
Lindsey Stirling was sooooo awesome!!!!!
Emily JohnsonJanuary 21, 2016
Awesome venue.
Melissa KellNovember 26, 2012
Ladies: use of restroom should be reserved for emergencies only. Seriously.
Tom WilsonJuly 16, 2016
Rock'in it with ASID Celebration!
Ben GutnikAugust 10, 2014
Concerts live music
Wil E.March 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
My friend Zach says be wary of the smelly people there..
Ell MahalaMarch 30, 2012
If you haven't been, GO NOW! FOR THE LOVE OF PETE GO NOW!
PJ StoeMarch 1, 2013
Classic venue don't stand next to couples talking and making out.
Leif BrostromNovember 16, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Do I really need to leave a tip? The best.
Brian WeneApril 27, 2013
Boo Yeah it's the Slim!!!! The Langhorne Slim!!!!
Ross LevineJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Beware of Chloe the bigred bulldog who frequents TML, she'll eat your face and ask for seconds because she's so sad and lonely.
Jordan IsaacsonJune 17, 2012
Their vodka tonics are stronggggg.
Chris DuhaimeJanuary 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
18+ on Saturdays for 'Too Much Love' - downside, X's on the hands are required. :)
Billy SchlotterOctober 20, 2011
Make sure to not stand under the vents. Its a little cold.
Solange GuillaumeJuly 22, 2012
Coat check doesn't charge for bags or bike helmets.
Doctor GarciaJuly 12, 2011
Check out F1RST Wrestling when they do a show here!
Emel OliverJanuary 24, 2010
Go every first saturday of each month whilst Nate Lawrence is hosting the even, a guaranteed awesome time! Read more
Daneen EifflerFebruary 22, 2011
Historically great music venue. Supposedly haunted.
Mikael ThomasAugust 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you don't ever go to a show here, you're missing out.
Peter EklundFebruary 22, 2020
7th street entry is horrible if the show sold out
Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMarch 10, 2011
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine March 2011 editors’ pick for best place to see a concert.
±radical32September 10, 2010
Best concert venue in town. There's always a 40% chance you might see Prince here.
Jen PetersonApril 1, 2012
Love Nada Surf!!
Cody CarpenterOctober 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Abandon all hope, ye who poop post-opening act.
Last Gang Ent.April 19, 2012
Lindi Ortega plays here April 26 and 27 with Social Distortion! Check her out @ lindiortega.ca
PhatgooseJanuary 3, 2012
Must Check out First Avenue!
SarahMayMay 8, 2011
awesome show last night Yelle in the Main room and Hotdish in VIP room
jenni konradApril 2, 2009
Been here 25+ times
use one of the last two stalls in the women's room. you can look out on second avenue, and the people on second avenue can see you.
Derik HatlingDecember 4, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Don't tell whoever is running the soundboard how to do their job!
Dan KunkelDecember 8, 2013
God dammit it's cold in here!
Derik HatlingDecember 4, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Don't hang your coat on the barricade!
Matthew StilwellAugust 31, 2010
Go to Get Cryphy in the Record Room the first Friday of every month!
Seth PeakeOctober 5, 2013
Sickest venue in minnesnowta.......

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