Dinner and a Show
Our favorite places to enjoy performing arts in Niagara County — and where to dine before curtain call.
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center | Niagara Falls
Originally opened in 1904 as the Niagara Falls High School, this historic building has transformed into a community-focused center that houses more than 100 artists. Along with visual arts, visitors can enjoy live theater, dance companies and other performances year-round.
- Grab dinner at one of Niagara Falls’ cozy, family-owned Italian restaurants in the surrounding Little Italy.
Historic Palace Theatre | Lockport
This historic theater has been a community staple in Lockport for almost 100 years. Expect stellar renditions of Broadway faves by the resident company, Curtain Up Productions.
- Grab dinner at Shamus Restaurant for cozy gastropub entrees in a homey environment.
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Riviera Theatre | North Tonawanda
Home to an original “Mighty Wurlitzer” organ, this historic landmark plays host to music acts, plays and variety shows — and, of course, Wurlitzer organ concerts.
- Grab dinner at Webster’s Bar and Bistro for Parisian-bistro fare paired with luscious wines.
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Ghostlight Theatre | North Tonawanda
Housed in a (haunted!) 1889 church building, the Ghostlight is the home of a non-profit company called Starry Night Theatre. (They claim to have captured a photo of a ghost during a 2004 production of A Christmas Carol. Spooky!)
- Grab dinner at Remington Tavern and Seafood Exchange for oysters, fresh seafood and steaks in a historic trolley barn on the Erie Canal.
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Artpark | Lewiston
Officially known as Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park, this summer venue offers concerts, Broadway musicals, orchestra performances and more in an idyllic setting along the Niagara Gorge.
- Grab dinner at Griffon Brewery & Gastropub for worldly pub fare, like banh-mi nachos, Jamaican jerk salmon and a covetable menu of burgers. (Those sweeping Niagara River views on the patio are a definite plus.)
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From a day at the spa and a hands-on cooking class to a world-class vista…
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Here in Niagara Falls USA, there are ample places where you can take a bite…
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When the sun goes down, it’s time to visit the many Niagara Falls USA night…