The Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center is such a great venue if you appreciate a smaller, intimate…read moreconcert experience. With only about 450 seats, there really isn't a bad seat in the house, and they consistently bring in fun and entertaining acts. On Saturday, 05/09, we caught Daybreak, a tribute to Barry Manilow, and it was a blast. The lead singer mentioned several times that he was battling a cold and wasn't thrilled with his vocal register that night, but honestly, I thought he sounded very good. The group is based out of Florida, so having them come through town felt like a real treat. They played all the hits, the frontman even has a resemblance to Barry, and you could tell that when fully healthy, his pipes can absolutely hit every note. Really fun evening, great crowd, and another reminder of why this venue is such a hidden gem in the South Bay.

The Norris Theater has been showing wonderful plays, musicians, tribute bands for decades. I…read morerecently saw the incomparable Sharon Owens perform as Barbra Streisand. She nailed Barbra. Her look, her hands, her voice, her singing. If you have a chance to see Ms Owens, do not hesitate. She is magnificent. I have seen Barbra live 4 times and as I told Sharon Owens, her performance was remarkable

We visited about a dozen venues while looking for the right location for our daughter's bat…read moremitzvah, and the Norris Pavilion immediately stood out as the clear choice. The space offers a lot of flexibility with multiple rooms and layout options. It's very roomy. Our ~135 guests were comfortable throughout dinner, dancing, and mingling. Dani was wonderful from start to finish. She supported us for months during the planning process with professionalism and knowledge, and she went the extra mile to assist during the event. Her help was thoughtful and made a real difference. The Norris Pavilion is a stunning venue, and we would love to celebrate there again in the future.

Had our wedding here in November of 2023. Beautiful venue with ample parking and large enough for…read moreon-site ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner reception. We used an outside catering company and even with the outside catering fee, the venue is super affordable and accommodated all of our needs. Tables, chairs, flatware, china and glassware are included! The lighting was beautiful and we were more than happy with the pavilion. The little details like built-in bar, customized marquee, dressing rooms, personalized gobo, and front fountain were just icing on the cake. Linda was our on site contact and she was an absolute joy to work with. My original wedding venue fell through 54 days before my wedding date and Linda showed us the venue and we booked right away. She is knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our event exactly what we wanted. Linda was really excited about all the details that we wanted like Korean drumming during cocktail hour, stringing wedding wishes from our guests as decorations, acapella singing during ceremony and for the father daughter dance. She found creative ways for us to incorporate all the details and helped us make it happen instead of discouraging us like other venue managers did at other venues we looked at. This venue is definitely a hidden gem and worth your consideration for your event.

Great staff and my daughter is enjoying the hip hop class. It was so crowded that they created…read moreanother class for the older kids. It is so enjoyable to see my daughter enjoying herself and having fun learning the different body moves. Thank you!

Great staff. My daughter had a great time. Just a bit busy and overcrowded, but I'm glad the studio…read moreis thriving.

I danced with this studio for about 8 years. While it's a great conservatory for serious students…read morewho love dance, there are several troubling aspects that I don't reflect back on fondly: - No water bottles were allowed inside the studio. This may have been to protect the floors, but water should always be available to young people doing intense exercise. - The studio has no windows and no air conditioning. - The technique students were taught forced turn out rather than working on the given flexibility of the hips. I can tell you from experience that this results in chronic knee, hip, and ankle pain (for some people). - Favoritism and bullying from the instructors wasn't unusual. Can be a nurturing environment for some, but for the students with issues or just going through the normal, lousy parts of being a teenager, this is not a kind place. - This may be true of nearly every studio, but it required an enormous amount of parent contribution. The students who fell behind or struggled were always the ones without a strong family network. The classical training from Uta and Lydia is top notch - some of my classmates have become professionals at SF Ballet, the Joffrey, and NYCB. While I can appreciate the no-nonsense, no-frills aspects of PV ballet, my mother and I look back on the experience and say, "Eh. Wouldn't do it again."

Can't believe this place is still here…read more.. I used to take ballet lessons here, like... 15 years ago?!?! It has been so long. Uta is a super strict teacher but she taught me all the basics of ballet. I wasn't prima ballerina material but some of the girls who went here went on to become professionals; that is how dedicated the pupils of this place are, and I applaud that.

My son has been taking lessons here almost since they opened. The teachers are professional…read moremusicians with their own bands, and they are so patient with the kids. Students can perform a few times a year. Most performances are at Norris Theatre and once a year is in the parking lot between Bristol Farms and CVS. Every child (and teen and adult!) is welcome, whether they're focused on one instrument or just wanting exposure to playing music. Love that the Doll family opened this studio on the hill.

Great musically talented instructors and awesome and friendly staff all the way from front office,…read moreand teachers. You can tell that the instructors care about music and each student. Haley at the front office is friendly and professional. Alec, Marcus are amazing guitar instructors who ensures that each kid has amazing time in music.

KNOW that this Miss Taiwan World Pageant is NOT the same thing as the Miss Taiwanese American…read morePageant. If you're trying to figure out which pageant to go with, go with the Miss Taiwanese American Pageant one. This pageant is among the MOST disorganized pageants anyone could ever sign up for. The event started late, & many of the guests who attended had to leave because the event was running late. (There were no food booths anywhere nearby!) Anyhow, I made the mistake of signing up for this pageant when I didn't fully understand the drama that happened between Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles (aka Taiwan Center in Rosemead) and Jack Liu, the Chairman/CEO of the Miss Taiwan Foundation/Miss Taiwan World Foundation (which runs the Miss Taiwan World Pageant, Miss Teen Taiwan World Pagent, Miss Pre-Teen Taiwan World Pageant, Miss Jr Taiwan World Pageant, & Mr. Jr Taiwan World Pageant.) I was even warned to not join that pageant when I first signed up. A weird thing about this pageant was that Jack said that individuals could automatically get a princess title if they said they were from another state or country. So if you said you were born or lived in Argentina or Pennsylvania, you'd get the title of "Miss Taiwan Argentina" or "Miss Taiwan Pennsylvania." However when I asked if I could get the title of "Miss Taiwan Arkansas" since I was born in Arkansas, they unfortunately turned me down. Very strange. The day after the pageant, he asks that everyone meets at the San Gabriel Mission to take photos. There were many volunteer photographers; however, I was never given a copy of the photos taken of me. Unfortunately, my filtered reviews here on Yelp were deleted... So if you'd like, you can contact me directly to understand the controversies around this pageant over the last several years.

Jack Liu is a very sensible and funny man. The pageant itself is a fun opportunity for people who…read morearen't very competitive. The pageant is not as competitive as other pageants out there but nevertheless, there is still an intro, q and a, and introducing a place in Taiwan.

I've bought two instruments from Palos Verdes Music House (a ukulele bass and a baritone ukulele)…read moreand have been very pleased with both. Jon the owner is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Living in Long Beach there are other music stores clcoser to me but it is well worth the drive to shop here. I might even start coming here for lessons soon. I would highly recommend this store to my musician friends especially over the big corporate stores. You gotta help the mom and pop stores out and this is a good one.

Awesome place with great staff. They sell guitars and ukuleles as well as do lessons. Great place…read moreon the hill for all things music related!

The good: This is a super cool concept claw arcade where you…read morecan win small and cute prizes like stuffed animals, bracelets and balls without needing to converse with a worker. My daughter won a princess bracelet and loves it (we ended up having to spend $8 to get it). I liked how bright and well lit the space was and liked that there wasn't overstimulating loud party music like there is at other claw arcades. The space is open, inviting and new. The bad: The machine was confusing to operate to get coins. I slid my credit card a few times and it didn't work but eventually used ApplePay. You have to click the yellow "continue" button at the bottom which I missed at first because it's small. Every game required two coins and the two big machine required 3 which is $2 and $3. This is more expensive than other claw machine arcades I've been to. It was also more difficult to win the small toys compared to the other claw arcade I've been to (I've been to 3 others at this point). The interesting: There's no attendant or workers inside. Just cameras. This is a chain Japanese business with other locations all over the state.

The claws are rigged to drop the prize. No shaking or anything to cause it to suddenly open and let…read morethe prize go. Sad because my little one was so upset after grabbing so many times and it dropping it each time. We have been to several clawcades and this is the first time we had this happen. Spoke to the person working telling him something was wrong since the claws popped open each time and he shrugged saying "well you aren't guaranteed to win". Save your money and little kid heartache.

We had the most incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service…read moreduring our wine tasting and dinner was truly impeccable--attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed without ever feeling intrusive. You can tell this team takes pride in what they do. The wine tasting was beautifully curated, and the staff did such a great job walking us through each pour, sharing helpful details, and making the whole experience feel relaxed but still elevated. Every question we had was answered with ease, and the pacing was spot-on. Dinner was just as impressive. Our table shared the chicken, steak, and salmon, and every single dish was outstanding. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the steak was tender and rich, and the salmon was beautifully prepared--fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Sharing everything family-style made it even better because we got to try a little of everything, and honestly, there wasn't a single miss. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. We felt genuinely taken care of the entire evening, and it made the night feel special. This is the kind of service and dining experience that makes you want to come back immediately--and bring friends. Highly recommend for a wine tasting, date night, or special occasion. We'll absolutely be back.

This is a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts who want to taste a variety of decent varietals from the…read moretop regions in the world. But the added bonus is their excellent food menu. We ordered the duck cassoulet, pear and Gorgonzola salad and a very tasty salmon entree. They swap out wines periodically. We were treated to some top quality full bodied reds (Syrah, Cabernet) and our server knew his stuff to guide us with our picks. Make the trek out to Palos Verdes and you won't be disappointed. We'll be back for sure.

We hosted my son's 9th birthday at Zenesis X and everyone had a blast! Sophie was amazing to work…read morewith and super helpful making sure everything was ready for the party. The space is awesome. You can customize the screens and lighting, and there are tons of games so everyone from our 5-year-olds to teens and even parents had fun. I'm not a VR person, but I loved the rollercoaster Parents, definitely try it with your kids! It will make for good memories. I normally don't repeat birthday venues, but we'll definitely be back! Highly recommend ZenesisX!

Nice addition to this outside mall. Hourly play on all systems. Lots of fun. Something for every…read moreone. Staff is eager to assist. You can play PC, Console or VR games. There is even a dance floor and party area.