This review is for booking a table for a kid's birthday party... I first attended a Yelp event at…read morePixels and had such a great time, I thought it would be great to host my son's birthday party there! Booking was easy to do online, and the owner Rob answered questions that I asked via email. Last Saturday, I showed up with 8 boys to celebrate my son's birthday, and the group had a blast. The party was mid-morning, and I appreciated how quiet the venue was. Some arcades have music that is blasting and so many lights flashing, and that can be overly stimulating. There are plenty of machines for guests to spread out. In the back, there are 4 controllers for Nintendo Switch, and the staff did have to come help change games for the kiddos but if you know what you're doing, you might be able to navigate on your own. Ordering pizza from Red Rooster was really easy, and the staff at Pixels even walked over to pick up the pizza for the party. So thoughtful! Throughout the 2 hours there, there were other families who came in to enjoy the arcade, as well as adults. 2 hours goes by so quickly! All the parents whose kids attended said their kiddos had a blast. Great place for a birthday party, young and old :) The dads are now talking about gathering again without the kids! Quick logistics: A single use bathroom is at the back of the space. Bring cash for tips or you can tip with card payment. Parking in the lot is free on weekends, otherwise pay for metered street marking Monday - Saturday.

My family of four really enjoyed our Sunday spent at Pixels. We've also been to the pinball museum…read morein Alameda so I figured this would be a similar experience. In comparison to the pinball museum, Pixels had more video games and I think it fit our interests more. We each got a drink from the place, the kids picked out soft drink / juice, and the husband and I each got an alcohol beverage. I like that there were many local brews they are serving. I like the idea of supporting local businesses. My son was a little shy to go play the video game station set up with gaming chairs. But we pretty much tried all the other free games. There are a few machines not included in the package cost, they are clearly labeled and close to the entrance, you will need cash coins to play those, if you want to play them. The bathroom was clean. There were so many bottles of anti-bacterial solutions lining up near the entrance and inside the facility. I'm a bit of a clean freak after the Covid-19 pandemic, so seeing this made me happy that the owner cares about protecting people. We spent about 3 hours here. I saw some lady some in with a bunch of kids. It was kind of interesting to watch them because she was working on her laptop while the kids ran around and played games. It's like a cheap daycare! I wish the had one of these arcades closer to where I live, I can just let my kids loose while I do my own thing for a couple hours!

I came here for the Charlie Chaplin-Buster Keaton Film Fest with live music by the Grand Feature…read moreFilm Orchestra (GFFO). It's a simple theater with lovely art deco architecture. Nothing fancy about it, but the auditorium seats are comfortable and in good condition, and views are great from any seat in the house since it's such an intimate space. I was surprised that the orchestra wasn't hidden below, like at a lot of other theaters, but it was great to see them perform live during the show. Lots of wind instruments, including the flute, clarinet, and trumpet, along with sounds of the violin, organ, and percussion equipment. The show started about ten minutes after the listed ticket time. The three films shown were enjoyable, especially with the orchestra doing an impressive job. Sound and picture quality were ideal. Buster Keaton had me thoroughly entertained in two of the films shown, "The Scarecrow" and "One Week". And Charlie Chaplin was delightful to watch as usual, in "The Rink", with the iconic actor in hilarious scenes at the roller rink, which I found even more amusing cuz I had just come from the skating rink myself (and had witnessed a good amount of crashing and tumbling) prior to attending this film fest. There's a lot to love about this place. Not to mention, they serve yummy milkshakes at the concessions stand. Bonus points for that!

While I greatly appreciate the variety of what's available to view, it's challenging to watch an…read moreamazing performance when someone is crunching popcorn or unwrapping candy. Sounds like rats gnawing at the timbers.

Great theater with comfortable seats that allow you to control whether you want your seat upright…read moreor lying at a different angle. You can reserve your seat before you arrive and of course you can purchase standard offerings of movie food groups, such as popcorn and various candies. There's plenty of parking available right in front of the theater.

I started having chronic back pain in which sitting for long periods of time is difficult, but the…read moreluxury recliner made the 2.5 hour movie very comfortable!

Esporterz is amazing! The team goes above and beyond in helping younger children learn the basics…read moreand they also encourage more experienced players to reach new goals. Nadia takes special care in where she places children around the room: friends next to each other, kids playing similar games next to each other, coding kids next to each other, etc.. Both of my children started summer camps there at age 7, and they always request to go back! My kids love the mix of gaming time with outdoor team activities- egg drop, capture the flag, etc... My younger son loves the coding program and is learning so much and he's very proud of what he can create with JavaScript. My older son is neurodivergent and feels totally supported, even when he changes his mind or needs different levels of involvement- the entire Esporterz team is Neuro-affirming and does a great job listening to each of their camper's needs. I always appreciate Nadia's clear communication and quick response time, she's very involved in all the best ways! We are extremely appreciative of the skills they are teaching our kids: it's not just sitting on a gaming screen all day, it's interacting with peers and gaining new skills. My kids can't wait to go back!

If my son Harrison could move into this place, he would. He's chosen to have two birthday parties…read morehere and he always leaves saying it was "the best day evarrrrrr." The staff is awesome. They somehow manage to wrangle a pack of hyped-up kids, keep everyone happy and make it look effortless. They even put up personalized birthday signs with Harrison's name, which was such a sweet surprise. The parties run smoothly, all the kids have an absolute blast playing the games of their choosing, and parents get a stress-free two hours. Harrison is already campaigning to attend their holiday and summer camps, which tells you everything you need to know. Highly recommend Esporterz!!!

With a vast array of games available for event rentals, Video Amusement proved to be the perfect…read morechoice for our recent gathering. The delivery team's professionalism was impressive, and the games themselves were not only visually stunning but also well-maintained. It was evident that the team takes great pride in their work, ultimately ensuring that this aspect of our event was exceptionally well-executed and hassle-free. Many thanks!

We rented a few games from Video Amusement for an offsite Corporate Event. The drivers arrived on…read moretime and had the games set up in no time. They were efficient. The games were durable and held up for the event. Even though we were stalled on booking our games (due to the Venue needed to help with the layout), Luiza was still openly optimistic about helping us and in the end we got all the games we wanted. We opted for Ring Toss, Giant Checkers and Clowning Around (Bean Bag Target type of game - see photo). Except for the Giant Checkers, the prices are fairly reasonable. Please note that someone else may think that the price was reasonable...it's all subjective. Here's What I Think.... They have a ton of games from which to choose. If you're in the market for arcade/carnival type games, please give them a try.

Dancing Crow Vineyards brought a selection of wines to the Clement Street Farmers Market San…read moreFrancisco. Decent pricing on a nice mix of vintages that were brought to the Farmers Market.

Stopped by the outdoor market in Larkspur and come upon this wine and casual tasting area. We…read moreenjoyed whites and reds. Then walked away with their bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Which was refreshing and hit the spot on a warm day. Hidden gem! Check it out.

I grew up going to this theater when it was a single screen with that beautiful red velvet curtain…read morein front of the screen. So many wonderful hours were spent in this wonderful place.

The Sequoia Theater has been a Mill Valley landmark since 1929, with its iconic Art Deco facade…read more They even showed some of the first "talkies" here, on their opening night. Now almost a hundred years later, it is owned by the California Film Institute, and continues to show the latest new releases on its two main screens, and to host the annual Mill Valley Film Festival. Last festival, I caught Ralph Fiennes giving a before-film chat in the front row of this small theater, along with with the director Edward Berger. The Sequoia was recently upgraded and there are bigger plans ahead for more extensive renovations. It's nice to see this historic theater preserved, and fitting that it will have a second life as part of the California Film Institute.