London's Best Entertainment

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01. Palasad Billiards
777 Adelaide St. N. (3.5 km from the College)
519.645.7164
www.palasad.com

Designed from the ground up to alleviate doldrums, Palasad features a bowling alley, pool tables, a modest arcade, and a great selection of food and drinks. Sunday through Thursday, bowling and billiards are half-price from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (more specials online). Open seven nights a week.

02. Victoria Park
Richmond St. & Central Ave. to Wellington St. & Dufferin Ave. (5.5 km from the College)
www.london.ca

Whether throwing a football with your friends or enjoying a quiet outdoor place to study, Victoria Park welcomes all. Features a band shell and skate park at centre, and across from food and shopping on Richmond Row.

03. Rainbow Cinemas
355 Wellington St. (Citi Plaza) (6 km from the College)
519.434.2200
www.rainbowcinemas.ca

Seven theatres feature the latest releases, including occasional 3D films. General admission for students is $7, only $4 on Tuesdays (add $3 for 3D features). See www.fsu.ca for Fanshawe's First Run Film features. Admission on Wednesday's is $3.50 for students.

04. The Grand Theatre
471 Richmond St. (6 km from the College)
519.672.8800
www.grandtheatre.com

Well over 100 years old, this elegant theatre features a gorgeous traditional design and has stood the test of time with brilliant shows and actors. Regularly featuring concert and theatrical performances, visit their website for show and membership information.

05. Laser Quest
149 Carling St. (6 km from the College)
519.660.6000
www.laserquest.com

Multi-level laser tag play and arcade games available while you wait, this place is sure to have something for everyone looking to have some fun. General admission is $8, or $6 with a membership ($25 once). Event and group rates are available online.

06. John Labatt Centre
99 Dundas St. at Talbot (6.5 km from the College)
519.667.5700
www.johnlabattcentre.com

Concerts, London Knights hockey, and more touch down at the JLC. Visit their website for a complete list of events, and enter in weekly draws for Knights tickets on www.fsu.ca. Tickets are available at the Biz Booth for JLC events.

07. Yuk Yuk's London
340 Wellington St. at York (6.5 km from the College)
519.936.2309
www.yukyuks.com

With performances Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Casual, cabaret-style atmosphere, no dress code, no smoking. Not wheelchair accessible. Without reservations, tickets only available 90 minutes before show.

08. Fleetway Bowling Centre
720 Proudfoot Ln. (8 km from the College)
519.472.9310
www.fleetwayfun.com

Featuring five and 10-pin bowling, billiards, 18-hole glo golf, a 40-foot rock wall and a High Ropes sky trail, there is more to do at Fleetway than the average school night will allow. Cool off at the Dairy Queen on site. Reservations, pricing, and web specials all available online.

09. Cineplex Odeon Westmount & VIP Cinemas
755 Wonderland Rd. S. (12 km from the College)
519.474.2152
www.cineplex.com

Check out all the latest movie releases in comfort and style. General admission $11.50, add $5 for VIP theatres and $3 for 3D features. VIP auditoriums are licensed lounges (19+) with premium seating, reservations, and in-seat food and beverage service.

10. Boler Mountain
689 Griffith St., in Byron (16 km from the College)
519.657.8822
www.bolermountain.com

Featuring mountain biking trails in the summer months, and skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more during the winter, Boler Mountain makes a great getaway within London for anyone that needs a day outside. Pricing and membership information is available online.

11. Mustang Drive-In Theatre
2551 Wilton Grove Rd. (17 km from the College)
519.644.1160
www.mustangdrive-in.com

Open seven nights a week, this drive-in theatre features new screens and at least two features per night. General admission is $10 per person ($5 each on Tuesdays) or $15 for the entire carload of people on Thursdays. Cash only, check the websites to watch for features — holidays and bonus weekends can have a third or even fourth film as well.