There isn't a bad seat in the house. That's the first thought in my head about the La Jolla…read morePlayhouse. I have been to plays in New York, Los Angeles and London. I am totally impressed. We are here to see The Recipe (life and times of Julia Child). They have a kitchen replica as you walk in. You can get your celebrity shot there! This play is so well written. Very tight scripting. This play is so well acted. Transitions are seamless. This play is hilarious! Next stop? New York would not surprise any of us, who came to see it. The staff at The Playhouse is so warm and welcoming. Both young and old are well taken care of. And guess what? I'm buying a subscription! You cannot beat this for local theatre. And I am comparing it to other venues in San Diego. No issues about parking. Not a bad seat in the house. I'm telling you, this play runs till almost the end of the month. Grab any seat available. Go alone if you have to. Don't miss The Recipe. With garlic, gusto and gratitude, Chef Marian San Diego & Carlsbad Foodies

FAMILY ALBUM is one of the best shows I've ever seen at the Playhouse in many years. It's really a…read morefresh and moving new musical. If you are a parent... or the child of a parent... it is for you! Beautiful and also Kleenex worthy!

The Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego is named after Phyllis and Daniel Epstein,…read morephilanthropists who supported the university, and has No actual connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Recent confusion arose when the amphitheater appeared on flight logs due to a misinterpretation, but university officials have clarified that it remains a campus venue with no ties to the convicted sex offender.

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located within the University of California at San Diego school…read morecampus, in La Jolla. As you parking, it can be very, very challenging. You will also need to pay for parking in the evening. The only exception to that strict rule is if you happen to have on your possession a Handicapped Placard and that you clearly display the placard on your vehicle.

Whiskey & Fuego are producers of amazing burlesque shows. Their shows are of high quality and I…read morealways have a great time when I attend one. They make sure to provide the best entertainment and make the guests feel special

My wife and I went to the Skalesque event at the Lafayette hotel and had a wonderful time! We've…read moreseen several burlesque shows over the years and this may have been our all-time favorite! Great performers, costumes, and music, all in a really cool setting with great beer, you really can't go wrong. Well done, ladies!

I have not been able to go to a show because they won't return emails or calls with a question…read moreabout a handicap spouse. Artpower is so lameI don't recommend anyone going to any of their shows. I called UCSD Mandeville Center and they even said we don't work with Artpower anymore, They they did not leave a telephone number to contact and never return their attempts for communication either either.

World-class performing artists spanning many genre and media make for an impressive season each new…read moreyear. Many performances are accompanied by pre- and post-performance talks, "tasting" and classes. The artistic director clearly favors chamber music (enough quartets already!) and may be catering to the La Jolla crowd. But each seasons there are a few surprises adding flavor with dance companies, satirists (David Sedaris is a regular), and traditional and world music. As with any arts company, they are at the mercy of benefactors' preferences, but more variety would definitely help to move ArtPower to premier status. The venues are all about the UC San Diego campus depending on the scope and popularity of performance. Mandeville Auditorium is perfectly tuned for classical music. The Loft @ UCSD leaves something to be desired. The price tags again favor the La Jolla crowd for season support but on a show here and there it is worth the splurge UCSD students can get a special and well-discounted ticket rate.

Great little spot on UCSD campus, upstairs in the Price center. They have drinks, soda, small bites…read moreand dessert things like lemon bars. Sometimes lectures or popup shows, bands will be featured in this space.

I had never visited this theater before and was excited to attend for a special afternoon date with…read moremy son. He picked a cartoon, since he is 8. The theater was nice enough, although our seating area could have used a good deep cleaning. There were crumbs and other leftover food noticeable. The waitress who took our order once seated seemed annoyed she had to climb to the top where we were sitting with obvious exacerbation over the task. In the two times she was there to take our orders I was displeased with the way we were treated, and some of the comments she made. I got the impression she was annoyed with the audience of children, which mad the experience substantially less enjoyable for me and my son. I will definitely not be going back to this theater and expected a lot more from La Jolla, especially when paying almost $50 for a matinee and over $100 on food. Definitely think this theater could take a renovation in their weekday staff and provide their customers with a more enjoyable movie dining experience. When someone doesn't enjoy their job it shows, and I saw this with several staff members there that day. Would not go back or recommend.

Saw a play here last night - The Truth Monologue. Nice theater but a little disorganized initially…read more Close to home so I'd like to see more productions here.

The Garfield Theatre is a nice venue within the Jewish Cultural Center. All seating access is from…read morestage level - a fact not revealed on any of the related websites (handicapped beware!). There are no online or posted instructions regarding parking ( the facility is along side the construction areas for thr Trolley extention into UTC ).

Dilek and Vilia are two of the most talented dancers and teachers I have ever had the good fortune…read moreto train and perform with. Their troupe is professional, beautiful and cutting edge.

Passionate, accomplished, and superb dancers the Arabina Dance Company is the first choice in San…read moreDiego for Arabian entertainment. The experienced, acclaimed, and talented staff is capable of performing in virtually any venue, from a small intimate space among the audience, to a large stage or platform. The choreography, music (live or recorded/ Turkish, Arabic etc), number of dancers, and nature of the performance can all be tailored to create the perfect environment of artistry and fun for any event. I have personally seen several Belly Dance companies in the area, and have viewed one regional competition. Individually, each member of the group is technically superb and they passionately pursue advancing and broadening their skills. Collectively, in groups of three and even four I think their choreography, execution and improvisation are world class. Authentic, entertaining, extremely talented and proficient, they are the premier group in Southern California.

This is the best performing arts deal in town. The performances are in the same complex of…read moretheaters as used by La Jolla Playhouse. The sets tend to be minimalist, but superbly done. This IS professional theatre! The players are a mix of undergrads and MFA participants, most of whom have lengthy professional resumes. We have subscribed for the last six years. A subscription of opening nights, six performances is $90! $60 for seniors! $20 for students! Regular price general public single performance tickets are $20 each. The performances most often include: a Shakespeare, an 18th or 19 century classic, a popular modern play, a very experimental performance, a dance performance (this is usually sold out in advance) and another modern or dance piece. Last night we saw a wonderful performance of Moliere's "The Misanthrope." The cast was excellent, the sets and production spectacular, overall just top-notch. And there is a new restaurant/lounge at the complex! We will try it next time and report back. Do yourself a favor and check out a performance. We take friends all the time, and everyone has loved it.

Please do not waste your money attending a performance of the LJS&C! We went to A Line Broken and…read moreleft at intermission. The trumpeter reminded me of a five year left alone with a fine musical instrument and no parental supervision. The soprano was an absolute disappointment. It seems they are trying to get on the social justice bandwagon now and are no longer interested in playing great music.

From the owner: Affordable concerts of ground-breaking, traditional and contemporary music. From Brahms to the…read moreAmerican premiere of Philip Glass' Cello Concerto, the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus creates a program that intersperses classical musical with new adventurous compositions.

RIMAC arena is a high tech gymnasium that is good for volleyball games and other indoor court…read moresports. We saw UCSD take on UCLA in volleyball. UCSD won in three sets. There is a ticket fee for all non students. The small arena has a large screen scoreboard that is paired up with a loud sound system for music. It's very entertaining and fun during the breaks. They have a "block party" for every UCSD block and the staff throws free t shirts into the stands. There is one small snack stand for sodas, nachos, pretzels and typical sports food. It was staffed with two people. There is no beer or wine served here so get ready for Gatorade. The arena is a nice volleyball venue where 200-300 spectators watched the game very comfortably. It was fun with music and the great announcer.

Eh. I've never…read morereally been a fan of seeing shows at Rimac Arena. I mean, when you wanna check out a hot show and you're REALLY excited about it... it's hard to get upset about the venue. You just wanna catch the performance. This was the case last night for the big Flight of the Conchords show at UCSD. Been wanting to see those cats for years, and finally, they brought their tour through San Diego. The show could have been at the Miramar Landfill for all I cared... I just wanted to see the best musical comedy duo since Tenacious D up close and personal, and it happened to be on this particular college campus. The show was great, but I despise the layout of Rimac. It's primarily used to house the UCSD basketball teams (both men and women), and it doubles as a large concert venue for bands and artists with a big draw. Unfortunately, the space yields some terrible acoustics. I don't think shows were necessarily top of mind during construction of this venue, and it's apparent by the vast amount of metal pillars and various other adornments that cause the sound to bounce all over the place. I think they could spend some of that trust fund loot to throw some egg crates on the walls to absorb the sound, but that's just me. You know when you see a show in a gymnasium, and for a moment, you totally forget that you're in some sweaty sports venue? Well, that's not the case here. You're well aware that you're in a basketball arena, for sure. You really have to commend the staff at UCSD for doing so many great things for the students enrolled here, though. Seems like they have a different music festival going on every month (Sungod, for example). However, I just wish they could warm up the arena somehow. It'd be like doing yoga in the middle of Time's Square. Sure, the yoga would awesome... but it'd be really tough to get the full experience because you're in the middle of a bustling intersection. Like that yoga comparison, it's hard to fully get into 'show mode' here. But coming full circle, sometimes you have to make sacrifices to see some of your favorite bands. It's unfortunate that our city doesn't have more 'real' music venues in town for an act of this caliber. Uncomfortable bench seating in a college sports hall hardly does the trick for me.