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    Alvas Showroom

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues
    Closed 3:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Daniel R.

    Cool and intimate setting to see a show. Has a nice, friendly small town vibe and they book interesting and very professional talent. Recommended!

    The band Shine On, a Pink Floyd cover-band playing at Alva's Showroom in San Pedro.
    Heidie S.

    Such a great small little venue. Lots of parking available. Really great sound. Got to see a Pink Floyd cover-band for our first outing here. Great night. Suggestion, get there early to get your preferred spot to sit. It really doesn't matter where you sit technically because you'll be able to see/hear everything well. Problem is if you have a larger group you may not be able to sit together. Just in case that's a deal breaker for ya, it's something to keep in mind.

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    Chris D.

    What a cool venue this is. Easy to get to, plenty of parking, pretty cheap tickets. Came here for a CD release event for Eclectic Trio. The entire front row was papasan chairs. I immediately sat in one and it was like the band was playing in my living room. Full view of the band. Only issue is those chairs are so low to the ground it was a challenge for this 41 year old to get out of the chair. All the other rows were regular chairs. Cool place. Check out their website for the schedule. Most bands seem to be in the jazz category. You can bring in your own drinks and snacks as long as they are non alcoholic.

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    Jbird M.

    Excellent venue for live music. Great musicians. Friendly staff. Owner is awesome. Don't sleep on this place!

    Incendio at Alva's
    Matt R.

    Great little local venue in a fantastic area of San Pedro. Plenty of free parking and everyone is friendly and fun. Saw Incendio there and they were awesome!

    Scheila Gonzalez ONE SHOT DEAL

    Wonderful Venue. Great Sound, Nice Room. Matt runs a great place. Highly recommended. I've gone to both One Shot Deal twice and Don Randi and all three shows were top notch. Looking forward to my next visit.

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    Matt L.

    Thank you so much, Richard. We never get tired of hearing that!

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    Wonderful live music venue. Excellent size for musical interaction. No bad seats. Take your own drinks.

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    Best music venue anywhere. Great variety of bands. Comfortable seating. Amazing sound. Friendly owner. Wish it was closer...

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    Ask the Community - Alvas Showroom

    Is there likely to be a line of people waiting for the doors to open? How long before the event should we plan on being there?

    Depends on the artist or if it's sold out. It's never too long a line. It's first come, first serve, open seating. There isn't a bad seat in the house.

    Are seats assigned/reserved?

    No first come but nice small place all seats are great. Some do have small tables.

    Do patrons need to wear masks during the show?

    Hi, L.C. Thank you for asking. We are following the rules and guidelines provided by the government. As they send out new information, that is what we follow.… 

    How is the sound system here?

    It is a very small room, but the sound has always been excellent every time I have been there.

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    I feel like they are doing a public service by offering access to great music, in an intimate setting, and at a low cost.

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    Crimsin - 2022 FIRST CHOICE
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    Crimsin

    3.6(139 reviews)
    1.4 miSan Pedro
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    On Halloween people are suppose to dress up as a vampire, Cleopatra- Queen of the Nile- Barney or a…read moredepiction of LA's confusing traffic signs or something else entirely. That is custom, that is tradition and for most it meant to inject fun into life. In my opinion, what maximizes the fun is when a person quips or puns using their custom as fodder for the joke. For instance, on one Halloween. I called my insurance and the person on the phone told me that she was dressed as cat. At the end of the conversation, I was meant to rate her and I said do not worry your service was "purrr-fect." How long have you been waiting to say that joke? She replied. Since the moment she told me she was cat. So when I played and partied with sailors and marines I expected for similar jokes to be made since, in a way, they were in uniform/customs. Like when, me and another civilian played pool with two Sailors they introduced themselves as Diane and Scott, not Officer Sampson and Officer Aguilera. Then we just played a regular game of pool. They did not say things like, prepare for the onslaught of seafaring sailors. So I did not get a chance to say I will sink your battleship as I perfectly aligned my eight ball to a corner pocket. Basically, they were civilians in uniform they were not sailors playing pool. Makes sense, they were sailors on leave so their sea related puns must have stayed on board their ship. Regardless, the party experience with sailors and marines was fire in the hole. And this bar is one of the central places where the sailor party can be felt because San Pedro welcomes them once a year during Fleet Week. It is common sense but Sailors and Marines spend their time locked up, in a ship, or in base, or somewhere else. So when they step to land, the goal must be clear: party with restrained abandon. And this hope encompasses all around, so it is hard to not become a party animal. Imagine that they are the moon, and all around are party-wolves. When they rise, so do the party time howls. I can see this bar becoming a draw for partiers for a weekend. Some people may never come to Crimsin for their cocktails but I hope they come here for the sailors and marines. During this past Fleet Week, I bought a beer for a Marine named Thomas. He also did not say my name is Hightower or Olson or MacDonald when I asked for his name. He still accepted the beer and said thank you for the support. So I may not march in a parade supporting Marines, but still Thomas made me feel like paying for a Marine's drink was showing support for the freedoms that the armed warriors of this country provide. Yes, I know I did not run the SSO but still I was thanked for my support for a Marine. In the grand scheme of things, I accept his gratitude and trust that he meant his words. On a previous Fleet Week, me and a sailor both ordered from a bartender. The bartender ignored me and tended to the sailor. Makes sense, he was the guest of honor. And the sailor treated my drink too. Mad respect. And I hope it is the high seas that taught him to show respect to another for not all wars are won with missiles and bayonets. So the moment not only affords the right to party but it also affords the right to witness the evolution of military culture and how it has arrived to hold people with good values, a good heart, and compassion in their actions.

    The bartender with the blonde hair is a scammer. She tried charging me without a receipt and told…read moreme the two 10oz margaritas in plastic cups I got were 35$ then I asked her to ring them up and give me a receipt and came back and told me 21$ with no receipt, I handed her $25 cash and she didn't bring me back any change, I was gonna tip but self tipping felt like I was scammed and like she was desperate for the cash.. 0/0 would never come back , drinks were not good and then the bar only adding 1oz on a margarita and selling them in 10oz plastic cups felt very scammy. Do better Crimsin

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    The Whale & Ale- Gastropub - Sausage Rolls

    The Whale & Ale- Gastropub

    4.7(86 reviews)
    1.4 miSan Pedro
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    Ohmygosh! My husband and I stumbled here by accident not knowing they had reopened! What an awesome…read moresurprise and ending to our night after a very long day! Our bartender amanda was sweet and attentive even after having a busy day and it was almost closing time. Her drinks were delicious! We met Mardo the manager and owner who was friendly and talkative and seems very passionate about keeping the history of this place alive! Super excited for that! And the food was so good!!!! The scotch egg and French fries were my favorite but honestly everything was good. We got clam shower, scotch egg with Parmesan potatoes and fish and chips with a very very well done tartar sauce. I could take a bath in that stuff! Thanks guys we'll be back every time we are in town!

    So we went in at 4 pm on a Thursday - place smelled really bad so we ate out front. We were the…read moreonly ones there. Ordered the clam chowder and a hamburger because the menu is really small so that sounded like a good bet. So the clam chowder came out with no clams and plenty of raw bacon. For $12 - in a shallow bowl. I ordered the $25 burger medium well and it came out a very well done dried out brick. I asked for please No banana peppers on top and there were extra. The bun was so soggy I couldn't pick it up. The fries were under done too. Anyway I had a few bites after pulling the tons of banana peppers off and took the rest home for my husband who will eat anything. Come on guys - with so many other options around you need to do better. Bleh

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