YALL. This jazz bar is about to turn into a jazz sports bar! :) Darryl is updating his menu and…read moreexpanding his food menu so everyone should get ready to eat, drink, and be merry here. The music is always popping & I can't get enough of the wings here. Good thing on Thursdays they have 80 cent wings available. One of my fave DJs also plays there on Thursday nights as well sooooo let's get her going ! Sea yall there for some good SOUL food like tri tip, ribs, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, and more!

After supporting one of my Pastor friends, we decided to come to a restaurant we've never been…read morebefore. We searched up places near us, and this place had 4 stars. I will just say this was a very disappointing experience. When we arrived, no one was there. When the greeter did come, she hesitantly approached us and handed us a paper printed menu in a dark, empty restaurant, which immediately felt off to us. When our food was served, several items were served cold and lacked flavor. The catfish was barely seasoned and watery, while the chicken had this "special" barbecue sauce but no taste, the Mac and cheese was straight from a box, and was gummy like, and the greens tasted super watered down. The cornbread was extremely hard, and there were white particles floating in the water. Even basic items like the salt container were unusable, sticking to the container. The owner spoke with our group and hyped the restaurant up, but the food and overall experience did not match what was coming out of his mouth. I also noticed everyone else received cornbread with their meal while I did not. Assuming it came with the meal (since me and my brother ordered the exact same thing) I was later charged an extra $6 for it without being informed. Based on the food quality and overall experience, I won't be returning. If zero stars were an option, that's what I'd give.

Great Improv show! It was all local performers and it was so funny. Great thing to do and really…read moredifferent and creative. The host interacts with the audience really well and you have the chance to offer suggestions and a couple of people get to go on stage to help out. It's at the Lighthouse Cinema and there is beer and wine and, of course, popcorn!

Saw them this past Saturday night, it was hilarious and a great time! Highly recommend!read more

This was an awesome venue for celebrating the new year, part of the First Night Monterey event this…read morepast Wednesday. On this day filled with live performances featuring a variety of music genres, Wrockinfoose ended the night with great rock tunes to keep the crowd engaged and in good spirits. Some kept it moving on the dance floor, with others relaxing in their seats simply enjoying the sounds of the band on stage while spending time with loved ones. The balcony level was not open on this special occasion. But the first floor's comfy theater folding seats, with velvety cushions, were of decent quality. And the ornate details and artwork on the auditorium walls and ceiling made the place look like a castle from the inside. It was a lovely setting for an exciting countdown to the new year, and altogether we had a delightful experience.

Venue is beautiful. Staff at the bar are nice…read more We went to a show and there were 2 super talkative audience members during a comedy show. The bouncer to the left told them to be quiet but they didn't listen. They had been distracting for most of the show but I wish the workers took it more seriously. There were many of us that kept gesturing for them to keep quiet and nothing changed. If they didn't listen to the bouncer and it kept happening, they should have just kicked them out. This kind of dampened my experience since there is no management for the experience so if I'm going to go to a show and people can just do whatever, then I'd rather not go. I'll pass on this venue.

$10 for an hour of play, or you can do a day pass. It's a steal if you ask me!…read more Tons of games, stools for shorter kids, and plenty of tasty beverage options for the grown ups. My kids absolutely loved Nikki at the front, and she was super nice playing with them. We will definitely be back again soon!

This place is amazing! So many vintage pinball machines with some new mixed in. You pay at the…read moredoor and all machines are set to free play, which i love, no swiping or quarters needed which is a huge plus when you bring kids.

The Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey is an AWESOME opportunity to hear the best and…read morebrightest musicians from middle school, high school and college students. It is so inspiring to see so many young people with a love of music that spans all generations. Held at the Monterey Convention Center, the public is allowed to hear all the performances for FREE. Students compete for awards and scholarships in jazz band performance and vocal performance as well. This is a must-see experience!

From the owner: Every spring, Monterey Jazz Festival invites the top student musicians from across the country and…read morearound the world to participate in the Next Generation Jazz Festival. Over 120 performances will take place March 31-April 2, 2017. For more information go to our website, montereyjazzfestival.org. All Next Generation Jazz Festival events and activities - From Friday night's Kick-Off Concert through Saturday and Sunday's Next Generation Jazz Festival Jazz Competition are open to the public, free of charge. The Festival will also conduct clinics, workshops, jam sessions, and auditions in the heart of historic Monterey, with music to be performed at the Monterey Conference Center, the host Portola Hotel, and the Museum of Monterey.

Plenty of vendors and things to see that may capture the imagination and attention of the attendees…read morethe food was a little lack luster for a carnival type of celebration. The music and vibe was rock music with splash of Tex Mexican band.the crowd was mellow and vendors seemed friendly and welcoming many wanted to answer questions and see if there was something they could help with from a venue of a good selling technique. There were 3 to 6 blocks in a rectangular walkway plaza that seem to be a backyard of a business industry park for the industrial business crowd.

We love the West End celebration with all the diverse artists and craftsmen. You can find all sorts…read moreof handmade items here. Great for early Christmas shopping. There were 3 bands playing some awesome music at 3 different locations. All at the same time so when your wondering around you'll walk into some funky music. I didn't see a lot of people in costumes this year which was a disappointment. But you can surely pick up items for that here. Lots of food and drink options too. Beer, wine and artisan root beer. Hand dipped ice cream, shaved ice. Things can be pretty pricey here but you can find some bargains. Found some nice t shirts for 5 bucks. Not alot of shade here, I'd bring an umbrella and a mister, it can get hot. And it's dog friendly, big plus! The only bad thing is parking. You either have to park on the street nearby if lucky enough to find a spot or far from the festival and hike in. They do offer a trolley shuttle from the Save Mart parking lot. This year I found a paid parking lot at 114 Ortiz Ave which is only a few feet from the festival. 10.00 a day and 5.00 for Seniors. I think it should be free for Seniors.

This is my second time attending this event. I love that they added the chowder tasting this year!…read moreI enjoy the variety of wineries that are chosen - giving them more exposure and introducing us to them. I also like that they have a few other cocktail and liquor options to try.

Thank you Chris and Tina! Great Festival! Loved both bands, fantastic selection of wines, good…read morebeers, and the cocktail camp with all the samples was a blast! Looking forward to next year! PS. The Chowder competition was fabulous and loved the mussels and calamari

We got into town late Sunday afternoon. I was excited when I saw this "shop" across from our hotel…read more I thought I would enjoy going in the next day, Monday. Monday comes and closed. No big deal I know a lot of shops closed on a Monday. The view from my hotel room looks right down to the shop, a little excited as I knew I would know when it opened, as there are no hours posted anywhere. It is now Saturday and not once has this shop been open. I am guessing this is more of a private practice type of place vs store, which I 100% support private practice and client appointments, but the way It's set-up is misleading. Especially seeing as yelp advertises it as open. The practitioner may be wonderful. I have no idea, I did not get an experience, but as for a store, not impressed.

Sheena helped me through an extremely difficult time. I cannot wait to see her again and have her…read morehelp me through all the difficulties that I have experienced.

What a special place in Santa Cruz for live music. We caught the group Sambada and had a blast! If…read moreyou are visiting check out their schedule of live music. The vibe is awesome.

I had a very uncomfortable experience with an African American security guard at the Latino event…read more From the moment I arrived with my family, I felt singled out. He asked for my ID despite not asking any of my other family members, even though it was obvious I had arrived with them. That immediately made me question why I was being treated differently due to his tone and professionalism. Throughout the event, he continued staring me down in a way that felt intimidating and unnecessary. Then, after already announcing that there were 15 minutes left before closing, he approached me again and told me I needed to finish my drink right then. The tone and approach felt aggressive and disrespectful. I understand security has a job to do, but there is a professional and respectful way to interact with people. Instead, I left feeling targeted as a Latina, uncomfortable, and unwelcome at an event that was supposed to be about celebrating community and culture.