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First Avenue & 7th St Entry

First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Music Venue, Rock Club, and Night Club
Warehouse District, Minneapolis
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    The experts at The Wall Street Journal and City Pages recommend this place
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    Joe S.
    "also Prince filmed Purple Rain concert sequences"(3 Tips)
    Micah S.
    "Great sight lines, even when it's packed."(3 Tips)
    Chris D.
    "... on Saturdays for 'Too Much Love' - downside, X's on the hands are required...."(2 Tips)
    Matthew S.
    "Go to Get Cryphy in the Record Room the first Friday of every month!"(2 Tips)
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  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    There is a special place in heaven for the people who have to clean the bathrooms.
  • Josh R.
    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
  • Dayna F.
    Dayna FrankJanuary 13, 2011
    Big lines? You can also enter for Mainroom shows at the Record Room door (located on 1st Ave side).
  • City Pages
    City PagesNovember 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure to take a look at all the amazing poster on the walls.
  • Charles E.
    Charles EdgeJanuary 15, 2012
    The best music venue in all of Minneapolis.
  • ±radical32
    ±radical32September 10, 2010
    Best concert venue in town. There's always a 40% chance you might see Prince here.
  • Chris I.
    Chris IkemanMarch 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best seat in the house.
  • Dan W.
    Dan WalchJuly 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Twin Cities concert venue.
  • Caleb M.
    Caleb MOctober 9, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Yes but I wanna did the same day you had to get a ticket
  • Amanda
    AmandaMay 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    City Pages Best Rock Club - 2013
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconFebruary 16, 2013
    best dance club ever
  • Abby A.heart icon on user image
    Abby Anderson JonesSeptember 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Legendary Minnesota venue!
  • Mick Management
    Mick ManagementJanuary 31, 2012
    Be sure to check out Walk the Moon when they open for Young the Giant here on Feb 20, 2012!
  • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
    Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMarch 10, 2011
    Mpls.St.Paul Magazine March 2011 editors’ pick for best place to see a concert.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WilsonJuly 16, 2016
    Rock'in it with ASID Celebration!
  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KellNovember 26, 2012
    Ladies: use of restroom should be reserved for emergencies only. Seriously.
  • Ell M.
    Ell MahalaMarch 30, 2012
    If you haven't been, GO NOW! FOR THE LOVE OF PETE GO NOW!
  • Emily J.heart icon on user image
    Emily JohnsonJanuary 21, 2016
    Awesome venue.
  • PJ S.
    PJ StoeMarch 1, 2013
    Classic venue don't stand next to couples talking and making out.
  • Emel O.
    Emel OliverJanuary 24, 2010
    Go every first saturday of each month whilst Nate Lawrence is hosting the even, a guaranteed awesome time! Read more
  • Mannesota N.
    Mannesota NatureJune 3, 2017
    Our experience with this place was absolutely one of the worst ever in any city throughout the world. No dance space available. Standing room only. Dangerous, negative and rude atomshpere.
  • Brian W.heart icon on user image
    Brian WeneApril 27, 2013
    Boo Yeah it's the Slim!!!! The Langhorne Slim!!!!
  • 2 GINGERS® Whiskey
    2 GINGERS® WhiskeyFebruary 20, 2012
    Order a Big Ginger or a Skinny Ginger here!
  • Cody C.heart icon on user image
    Cody CarpenterOctober 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Abandon all hope, ye who poop post-opening act.
  • Samuel F.
    Samuel FulcoMarch 8, 2013
    Lindsey Stirling was sooooo awesome!!!!!
  • Chris D.
    Chris DuhaimeJanuary 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    18+ on Saturdays for 'Too Much Love' - downside, X's on the hands are required. :)
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GutnikAugust 10, 2014
    Concerts live music
  • Johnny S.
    Johnny SundahlFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Best stage view at any time: Game Bar. Best service too.
  • Jordan I.
    Jordan IsaacsonJune 17, 2012
    Their vodka tonics are stronggggg.
  • Solange G.
    Solange GuillaumeJuly 22, 2012
    Coat check doesn't charge for bags or bike helmets.
  • Wil E.heart icon on user image
    Wil E.March 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My friend Zach says be wary of the smelly people there..
  • Peter E.heart icon on user image
    Peter EklundFebruary 22, 2020
    7th street entry is horrible if the show sold out
  • Melani S.heart icon on user image
    Melani SchwartzJune 2, 2010
    Get as close to the stage as you can. Watch out for crowd surfers.
  • jenni k.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Iration
    IrationAugust 16, 2011
    2011-10-23 Iration's Lei'd Back Fall Tour with Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Through The Roots Read more
  • SarahMay
    SarahMayMay 8, 2011
    awesome show last night Yelle in the Main room and Hotdish in VIP room
  • Matthew S.
    Matthew StilwellAugust 31, 2010
    Go to Get Cryphy in the Record Room the first Friday of every month!
  • Tiger
    TigerApril 12, 2011
    Alex the sound chick is awesome! And big ups to the green room
  • Last Gang E.
    Last Gang Ent.April 19, 2012
    Lindi Ortega plays here April 26 and 27 with Social Distortion! Check her out @ lindiortega.ca
  • Derik H.
    Derik HatlingDecember 4, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't hang your coat on the barricade!
  • Billy S.
    Billy SchlotterOctober 20, 2011
    Make sure to not stand under the vents. Its a little cold.
  • Doctor G.
    Doctor GarciaJuly 12, 2011
    Check out F1RST Wrestling when they do a show here!
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RossMarch 24, 2010
    Go here and use the end stall in the men's restroom. Reward yourself with Summit for bravery. Read more
  • Phatgoose
    PhatgooseJanuary 3, 2012
    Must Check out First Avenue!
  • Daneen E.
    Daneen EifflerFebruary 22, 2011
    Historically great music venue. Supposedly haunted.
  • Mikael T.heart icon on user image
    Mikael ThomasAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you don't ever go to a show here, you're missing out.
  • Derik H.
    Derik HatlingDecember 4, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't tell whoever is running the soundboard how to do their job!
  • Leif B.heart icon on user image
    Leif BrostromNovember 16, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Do I really need to leave a tip? The best.
  • Dan K.
    Dan KunkelDecember 8, 2013
    God dammit it's cold in here!
  • Seth P.heart icon on user image
    Seth PeakeOctober 5, 2013
    Sickest venue in minnesnowta.......
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