Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was fantastic!! Witty and fun adaptation. Choreography,…read morecharacters and dance ensemble was amazing! This was our first time here. Staff and fellow guests were friendly. Lots of people helped us with directions around the theater. We parked in South Lot. Short paved walk to entrance. Note: Fixed chair seats have numbers on the seat. Grass reserved seats have the numbers on the ground. Lots of folks were initially confused. Ask the staff if you lost, they are very helpful. Lots of people brought their own food (some with full on dinners and dessert). You can buy food there also. We had lots of fun. We'll definitely come back and see other shows. Fun, fun, fun, and laughs.

Food venue change is a step backwards. Great facility otherwise. Not sure why they got rid of so…read moremany great food options. Of course, we'll be back but we might bring our own food next time. No more ice cream? This place is for kids too. Willy Wonka was an excellent show. Great performances all around.

We were Looking for something fun to do with the kids, we came to the Avo in Vista and watched…read moreJunioe B. Jones. The musical was really well done with an all kids cast. We all enjoyed the performance and were glad we gave it a try. We look forward to upcoming performances.

This is yet another review where I'm between 3 and 4 stars...sometimes I round down, but this time…read moreI'll round up. Avo Playhouse is a repurposed movie theatre in Vista...a very cool revitalized area with quite a few restaurants and at least 3 breweries within just a couple blocks. We saw the Beatles tribute band "Ticket to Ride". Our tickets were reasonably priced and the venue is small enough (seating for under 400) that there really aren't any bad seats. As a bonus, I was really happy that the bathrooms were large and clean. Only real disappointment was that there were no refreshments. It would be nice to have something simple, maybe just water, coffee, and tea? Definitely worth going back! BTW there's lots of free parking nearby.

This was my first time to this theater. It recently went under renovations. The seats are nice and…read morethe theater is intimate. Every seat is a good one. The lobby has a bar that sells themed drinks and snacks. You can purchase drinks before the performance. They have a seating area with a smaller stage. Our performance had an intermission to also make purchases. However, the restroom line is pretty long and didn't allow me to visit the restroom and make a purchase during intermission. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They had our programs and tickets ready. The show we saw was Hairspray. It was wonderful! I love the music, dancing, costumes and and staging. The sound is great - better than the Civic Theater downtown. It was a top rate show at a smaller venue and a lower price. You can't ask for more! Parking is available on the street for three hours. If your play is going to be longer, Carlsbad offers free parking by the train station just a short walk from the theater. We will definitely be returning.

Nice Theater, "Matt and Ben" Not So Much…read more The theater has been hugely renovated since I was last there years ago -- much improved! There's a spacious lobby with a bar, although they only had one person on the bar and it was slow going. At the box office (inside) they just asked for our name and didn't bother seeing the tix on my phone. Staff were friendly. The theater itself is small. They allow drinks in that you've purchased there. (No food, although I watched one woman open a bag of crackers). The usher sent us to the wrong row, causing confusion and the letters on the end of the rows weren't obvious. There are several bathrooms, including a couple of non-gender ones. Free parking can be found at the train station behind the theater. The play we saw, 'Matt and Ben' was not great. I give it 2/5. The cast wasn't what I was expecting and it wasn't that funny, they dropped f-bombs all the time and I was ready for it to end after about 15 minutes.

Went to see Alice by Heart. Very interesting play it was a bit drippy of a musical. Great staging,…read morepre show business with characters doubling as ushers in costume. There were some standout acts the caterpillar and white diamond Duchess were two of them. The Brubeck theater is a nice venue. This is my second time going here. Easy to get to with parking within steps of the theater. Great pricing for shows to support the arts.

We went to see Mama Mia this weekend. What an amazing production. I was super impressed with the…read moreset design and how easy the Flow was to change Seen's . The costumes were spot on. The choreography was great. The actor/ actresses looked like theY we're having ing fun. My favorite part was that I could see into the pit. This band geek loved watching the conductor and musicians. After the play we met the stage manager & the producer. Great job by all. What a splendid way to spend a Sunday afternoon

During the Covid madness, although we are still in it, they forced you to take zoom classes. I let…read morethe front desk guy, don't recall name, know that the zoom lessons would not work in my house due to bandwidth and my family now working remotely. They refused to work with me, refused to help or pause my membership. I told them I would happily come back when the corona virus situation was over. He told me he would call me back once he spoke to the director on what they could do for me. I never received a phone call. I had to email them and let them know I wanted to cancel my account. Come to today. I called, hoping to bring my kids back because I received an email from them stating they were going reopen on June 6th. The same guy answered the phone and recalled me. I asked if students were now coming back. He said he remembered me, that he couldn't help me because I didn't want zoom and he didn't know when the students would be allowed back. I validated the email, "We are happy to announce that we re-opened on June 6th! Students may take lessons online or come in to our studio electively based on their feelings of safety. We will continue to provide online instruction to any student who prefers to continue distance learning." He flat out lied to me. Beware. If you have any issues they will not take care of you, or help you out.

We love our music teachers! They set up a reward system that encourages students to practice and…read morethey listen to/incorporate the kids' interest in genre to keep them passionate. Everyone here is so nice. I love their communication after each lesson with feedback and suggestions. Great job!

My daughter loves this dance school. They have a friendly and caring team there. Had nothing but…read moregreat experiences with A Step Above.

We absolutely love this studio! Both of my daughters have been dancing here since they were 18…read moremonths old--now they're 7 and 5--and it's been such a positive experience every step of the way. The classes are always age-appropriate, with just the right balance of fun and challenge as they've progressed. The recital costumes are adorable and thoughtfully chosen for each age group. We've had the chance to work with many of the teachers over the years, and every one of them has been wonderful. The office staff is also incredibly supportive and welcoming. This studio has truly nurtured and grown my girls' love for dance!

I just saw the musical Lucky stiff at Brock's theater in…read moreOceanside I am so happy I have found this very clean and cute theater in North County The play was very fun The acting and singing was great What a great way to spent my Sunday afternoon watching and supporting these amazing actors The season just started with the OTC I definitely recommend them if you are like me and enjoy most different art forms

I can't speak to the quality of the adult productions, but as the parent of a child actively…read moreinvolved in San Diego community youth theater, I personally would not feel comfortable having my child perform here. I have significant concerns about the judgment and oversight surrounding youth productions, particularly when minors are cast opposite adults as romantic interests. I have also heard troubling accounts from members of the local theater community regarding how some young performers have been treated with little to no respect. Most concerning to me was a recent production that drew significant criticism over what many felt were inappropriate boundaries involving an adult and a minor in the cast. My understanding is that the directors involved were subsequently removed from the production following its closing dates. I was troubled that the circumstances were able to progress as far as they did before action was taken. When a theater works with children, I believe the owners and leadership have an especially important responsibility to know what is happening in productions operating under their name and to establish clear safeguards and boundaries for minors. In my opinion, the oversight in this situation fell far short of what I would expect from an organization entrusted with young performers. I sincerely hope the concerns raised by parents and members of the theater community lead to meaningful changes. Youth theater can be an incredible experience, but the well-being and safety of the children involved has to come before any production.

For the past couple of years we have eagerly looked forward to the Vista Viking Festival. It has…read morebeen fun to dress up in Viking themed attire and enjoy friends, vendors, entertainment, and good food. The festival was moved to the Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine museum and it has been a great venue for this two day event held late September. They have Viking games, lots of Mead and Cider vendors, Viking clothing, jewelry, and leather accessories and the music entertainment has been phenomenal. We'll definitely keep returning whenever possible.

Another great turnout for the Viking festival. This year's '25 theme was honoring Valkyrie Ladies…read more How fun. This was the third consecutive year that we've attended. And the amount of people that we know that go here is growing. We meet up with several who also attend this event annually. And recognize lots of other regulars. I literally cannot wait to get the Swedish meatball dinner! It comes with smashed potatoes and lingonberries. Seriously it's the best combo. To drink is to have a drink of the times a cider or particularly a Mead! So many great and local vendors for that! This visit I got to try a free Viking Berry Monster drink. I don't usually drink these but it was actually a pretty nice treat & I liked it. This time around we came prepared with enough cash and credit...and had given ourselves a budget in order to get the drinks, food and just enough to get merch items that we wanted. I finally created a combo oil blend that I had gotten at a Renaissance faire, in No Cali, way back in the 90's! The oil is put into a vile of your choosing. So I picked a small one that doubled as a necklace. Definitely created nostalgia in a mini bottle! So much going on this year! It's a two day event and some stay and attend the entire weekend. Or they just come back the next day. If you like this sort of outing you should go!!!

AVBG is definitely a "hidden gem" in North County San Diego. It's a beauuutiful place for…read morereflection, relaxation and recharging. I looove its vision of bringing together people, nature, and art while at the same time being educational and inspirational. I had the pleasure of meeting Rusti, the Garden Manager. She is super duper friendly and very helpful. Thank you for personally showing me where the Zen Garden is located!! This sanctuary also has a lot to offer besides the themed gardens like walking trails, scenic views, interactive areas, gift shop and special events just to name some of the awesomeness. Good to know that you can even rent it out! I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-) FYI: $5 Fee for Non-Members

Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

The Grand Ritz is a small local theater with an intimate feel. It's smaller than the big theaters,…read morewhich makes the experience more relaxed and personal. It's my preference. There's even a rooftop lounge. There's plenty of public lots and street parking nearby, which makes getting in and out easy. There's never trouble finding parking during evening events. The theater is located downtown near some great restaurants and places to grab drinks. The concessions are simple and reasonably priced. The staff members are friendly and welcoming. They offer a variety of live events, films, comedy shows, and concerts. Check their website for upcoming events. Looking forward to returning for a comedy show.

This a a wonderful neighborhood venue. It's very accessible and they have top notch shows. This…read moreparticular night was no exception. We saw an Elton John tribute band and they were very entertaining. I always know it will be an enjoyable evening when I attend a show here. It's easy to get to and there is plenty of street parking available.