Attended my first event there, Carol King & James Taylor musical show. Very interesting venue, it…read morewas built in 1918 and the design reflects the affluence of the time after WW1. It's a former movie theater in its time. The molding in the auditorium is fascinating. The venue seats 750, the show was sold out last night. The auditorium is white and yellow, These colors give it a sterile feeling. Whenever I go to a venue I always note the number of emergency exits. The auditorium had two on each side of the stage. This venue is located on a steep hill in downtown Tacoma, the entrance to the venue has not been altered to today's standards so it's two double doors with a several steps up from the sidewalk. When the show was over all 750 of us funneled out of the theater via the double door entrance. I was stunned, had there been a fire trampling would occur, the small lobby we funneled thru there was a set of emergency exit doors. I truly felt my safety was at risk as we were all trying to exit via a set of two doors. I was trying to understand why the two doors in the auditorium were not open as an option to exit. The show was great I just really question the exit strategy.

Pros: Came here for The Naked Magicians and had a blast; was able to find free parking fairly…read moreeasily (lots of parking lots/garages nearby that were inexpensive--$10 for the evening); smaller, intimate venue; pretty much every seat is a good seat with a good view the way the venue is set up; friendly customer service--both in person and over the phone; checked in quickly; would definitely recommend/return Cons: Kind of an older theater; does not have a parking garage if its own; built on a hill, which can be challenging for some; limited food options (snacks and alcohol, but no real entrees); I believe no food/drink allowed in theater

My daughter loves this place! She asks to go every day. It definitely has tropical vacation vibes…read morein there and is super fun for kids. The front desk staff are very friendly and helpful. I like the family swim so I can help her practice what I see them working on in her lessons. The water is warmer than the YMCA and the facilities are way cleaner, too. We also like the individual changing huts better than traditional locker rooms. I was thrilled when my daughter moved up a level after attending her first Jump Start Clinic. That made it worth it. Fun, fun, fun all around!

I'm leaving a review solely to say, Don't get seats in rows B or C. My siblings and I thought we…read morewere getting my mom really good seats in row C. When we got to the theater, it turns out the second and third rows aren't on a raised step like the other seats. It's behind A and B on the floor. D, E, and F would have been better choices. The seats are slightly staggered but my mom can really only see one side of the stage clearly. I feel a little miffed we paid to look at the actor through two rows of people.

I went to the Theatre on the Square a while ago to see a flamenco performance (Fanny Ara in Juncal…read moreStreet: Flamenco) and I find it odd that I have driven past this place several times and never knew it was a performing arts space. I had been to the Pantages Theater before, which is right up the street, and I guess this building fits right in with the other spaces in the square. There is a parking lot right across the street which makes it very convenient to get to the venue. The space itself is very clean throughout and modern looking in structure and paint. It is wheelchair accessible with elevators and the volunteer staff are very friendly and can answer just about any question you want to know. It appeared to mainly be made up of older ladies who probably have been patrons to the arts scene for the longest time. There is also a nice concession area with small snacks, coffee, adult beverages, and other things. I didn't purchase anything so I don't know what the prices were like. The theater itself had a very intimate setting in that it's a smaller theater with limited seating. It's quiet different from the theaters that require a larger stage for ballets, operas, or other events were there are larger in production and stage presence. I really liked the setting. The seats were easy to find and you don't feel cramped. The performance itself was amazing. The lighting and sound were also equally as amazing. I had seen flamenco at a theater in Olympia and this one was much better. I'll definitely be back to the Theatre on the Square. I will say that if you see a show you want to attend, buy your tickets early since the theater is small the performances sell out quickly.

The place is conveniently located to go to Olympic National Park or to Mount Rainier. We had to go…read moreearly in the morning to visit one park on one day and another on the other day. The staff provided danish and muffins before we headed out The staff went above and beyond what was expected. They were kind and I never felt a burden to ask for assistance The rooms were great but it was the service that would bring us back

Staff were great. The puzzles and games were challenging and fun!! Highly recommendread more

Our group had a blast finishing the "Rockstar" room. Our host was great about preparing us for the…read moredifferent kind of locks in the room so we didn't waste time doing unlocking activities when we'd actually figured out the puzzle. With an experienced group of six we finished in 32min and 17 seconds! What an ego boost to know we are the fastest group at the moment :) Heads up: If you're colorblind or tone deaf you may face a slight extra challenge.

The Estate escape room was so much fun. Itt was inventive and challenging enough to make us work…read moreat it. We were all impressed with the level of professionalism of this small business!

Absolutely adored this place. Incredibly well constructed room and the staff was flippen amazing…read more So playful and fun. Top 3 of all our escape rooming shenanigans!

If you are looking for a dance studio with a positive learning environment, South Sound Dance is my…read morego-to studio recommendation. Experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. As a mature (and I mean mature) adult with two left feet and zero prior dance experience, I moved out of my comfort zone and purchased pair of ballet shoes. No tutu yet but I am enjoying the exercise and comradery I found at South Sound Dance. Each class is an enjoyable learning experience.

Oh My Goodness!! I cannot say enough about this place!…read moreFrom the first time I "enquired" about this business they were PROMPT, not pushy. Persistent but not pushy. Thorough without being annoying. A+ on info and reaching out to answer your questions and encourage you to "try on" a class before you commit. I was new to the area and thought it might be a fun way to establish a routine. As an adult with grown children I wouldn't have thought the dance studio that was a family kind of thing would have been a place for me to thrive as an adult. I'm not competitive and wanted a reason to exercise. I've found a family type of environment, a fun way to exercise with out the pressure to be more than you are (or want to be)... the folks that work here are professionals that welcome any level, positive and encouraging. At 55 I'm having the best time! Thank you SSD!

I spent one night here while I was passing through Tacoma. I am a fan of the Best Western chain,…read moreand this stay was good, but nothing exceptional. I am a very light sleeper, and even with the air conditioning at times the street and freeway noise kept me awake. This is not the fault of the hotel, of course, but if you have the chance, stay on the other side of the hotel, away from the freeway and frontage road. The complementary breakfast offered a nice selection of food. I would stay here again.