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

I grew up with great regional theatres in the New York-Philadelphia corridor -- affordable…read moreBroadway-quality productions in more intimate environments. We have the same experience level at the La Jolla Playhouse. The Playhouse is actually three theaters of different sizes, which are perfect for productions ranging from small cast plays to large-scale musicals. We've enjoyed several plays and musicals here. The acoustics are terrific, and the seating comfortable. The Playhouse is on the UCSD campus, and there's designated parking for the Playhouse.

IF YOU WANT to have success in booking theatre jobs in San Diego (or elsewhere), GO SEE KARYN…read moreOVERSTREET! I can not say this loud enough and here is why. I have worked with over 25 different vocal teachers/coaches in my 30+ career and love affair with musical theatre. Teachers in my past have been skilled at technique and teaching but many were missing the other critical element of "the business." Here is what Karyn can give you in her lessons: vocal warm ups, technique, access to a massive music library, advice, her past and personal experience, acting while singing coaching...but WAIT... there is more. Karyn sets you up for success with her knowledge around technology. Every song that I have learned with her she provides the sheet music, a tracked accompaniment with and without vocal line, mp3 or youtube of someone else singing the song and FULL ACCESS in my own google folder so that I can actually practice without hiring an accompanist. For those of us who are old enough to remember the practice pre-phone/computer days, these resources are invaluable. Karyn is a cheerleader, a skilled musician, a friend and someone who WANTS you to book the show/college/job. Worth EVERY single penny.

Choosing Karyn Overstreet as a vocal coach was probably one of the best decisions in my performing…read morecareer. She has transformed my voice by making it stronger and I continue to learn so much from every lesson. She is an ecstatic teacher, who supports and uplifts in her studio, always with the biggest smile. She is truly your #1 fan. If you're looking to rise above in terms of technique, vocal power and agility, and incredible song selection, Karyn Overstreet is the one to get you there.

Amazing dance community. Ms. Barbara ours here heart and soul into this place and you can tell…read more Thank you!

My daughter has danced here for over 10 years. I drive past two other dance studios for my daughter…read moreto dance here. The positive culture that Mrs Barbara has built at this studio is beyond reproach. All of the staff are role models for great dancers and good human beings.

Our kids have now been attending CPJMA for the past 5 years. We love that it is a smaller school…read moreand have made a number of lifelong friends with other CPJMA families. We have been so happy with all of our boys' teachers. Ms Mai, Ms Macker, Ms Tessaro- Love, Ms Sor and now Ms Guffy and Ms Sottile. They truly are top notch and care so much for the kids. We love the emphasis on music - the school offers an amazing Suzuki violin program which kids can start in Kindergarten. If kids start in Kinder or 1st grade, parents have to also take lessons to be able to help their kids practice, however, the violin program is not mandatory. CPJMA also offers a number of after school options including Spanish, music club, Lego building and cooking classes. Since my husband and I work full time we signed our kids up for "Connect the World". Our kids are now learning about other cultures around the world. It's a great program. Our new principal Ms Sakeenah Smith is also fantastic and is a great addition to the school. Although no school is perfect, we think CPJMA is a great option and feel fortunate it's our local School.

Crown Point Junior Music Academy (CPJMA) is a wonderful school located in Pacific Beach. It's a…read moreschool with an extra focus on music. My God Daughter loves this school, her teachers, and her classmates. She invited me and my wifey to her science fair last week to check out her project. It was great to see all the cool and creative projects the children came up with. On this particular evening, she invited us to family movie night where "The Lego Movie" was playing. The school does fundraising by selling: snacks, food, drinks, and raffle tickets. We got a few slices of pizza, popcorn, and some drinks. They had two separate screens with the movie playing, so no bad seats in the house. Families brought in blankets and pillows so the kiddos could lay out and watch the movie comfortably. It was nice, we had a great time. A lot of families showed up to support the school's movie night. PB seems like a pretty tight knit community!

Wow! The Liberty Station space is BREATHTAKING! So massive, clean, and state of the art. Everything…read moreis new and fancy. Stunning venue and they must have some magic up their sleeve because I couldn't hear the airplanes fly over which is a miracle. Those planes are so freaking loud. The bathrooms are immaculate! I would rather see a show here than the Civic. Parking is easier too than downtown by the Civic. Probably safer as well. You will get more bang for your buck at Cygnet and most likely have a better experience which is all we really want when going to the theater.

Enjoyed my first time here on the day of their last show on this stage before they move to liberty…read morestation. I saw Oklahoma for the first time. The musicians on stage were fantastic and made the show magical. All the actors were amazing and the dancing and singing was great too. It's nice to come see a wholesome show and have a fun time. I'm excited to see you at your new venue!!

Overall a decent luau experience outside of Hawaii. A fun summer activity to enjoy with your…read morepartner, family, or friends. The Catamaran hotel hosts a sunset luau in front of the beach every summer from June to September and this year it was on a Thursday. I like how it's reserved seating. You can purchase VIP or general admission tickets. Everyone gets a plastic lei upon arrival. The VIP seats were $20 more per person and included closer seats, early access to the luau (30 mins before general admission so you skip the long line), a plastic souvenir cup filled with Mai tai to take home, a small welcome appetizer, and a photo with 2 of the dancers. VIP tickets were $150 per person. Dinner is a buffet which included salads, sides, main entrees, desserts/fruits, coffee, tea, and water. There was a separate kids buffet line with pizza, potato wedges, chicken tenders, and fruits. Don't forget to get in line for the dole whip as well! The food was edible. Self parking was $20 and valet was $27 but there is free street parking around the hotel if you're lucky to find a spot. There are a few things the Catamaran hotel can easily change to make this a 5 star experience: - at least include complimentary self parking (after all we are paying several hundred dollars for an event) - the VIP photo opportunity with the dancers should include a clear and high resolution photo (after all we are paying several hundred dollars for an event). It was pretty disappointing to get the picture and realize the pictures are not clear. It was more upsetting when the photographer directed us to the website to purchase the high resolution photo and refused to take a picture of us with our own phone. - add a few more items to the dinner buffet and improve the taste

Doing our 3rd Annual review! Despite on some previous…read morereviews from yelpers being disappointed...I personally do not agree that this is an event to be missed! Lots of changes this year! There's only one entrance for everyone, printed tickets or scanned tickets. Everyone gets a lei and photo opportunity with the dancers. Tables have turned!! Yay no one has to face the sun in the eyes anymore. VIP kahuna gets free Mai Tai in a souvenir cup....OK I will say if you're not early, drinks are prepared before hand and may be watered down......however!! You can very kindly ask for another drink, especially if there's a little bug that floats in.. no problem. The staff want to ensure we have a good time, very attentive and helpful. The bar drinks are cheaper here than inside the hotel bar, and honestly we loved the drinks. Fruity, fun what else could you ask for? You can bring outside drinks. Kids are welcomed to this event, they have an opportunity for kids to come up to the stage as well as adult interactions. I don't recommend young young kiddos, only those who have strong interests in dancing, and sitting for long periods of time. They have little goodie bags for kids for activities and they get a few pineapple souvenir cup. (There's no longer a kid corner as the previous year) Another addition they have added is more dancers spaced around the seating area, which is nice but I personally feel it takes away from the main stage. Perhaps as suggestive is to have dancers there as entertainment before the show starts as folks find thier seats. The food! I can tell they are going back and forth between self serve and folks serving the food. This year, self serve, all you can eat. Take your pick of food, we were very satisfied with the selection of food and desserts are plentiful in options and coffee/tea/ water also served. The presentation of the Kahlua pig is exciting and let's you know the show is starting. There are public announcements for anniversaries, birthdays and just because. The show is different every year with great audience interaction and good vibes sent out. Still standing by my highly recommended review and we will continue our tradition to attend. Some other changes changesprices have increased Dates have changed to less availability so book when you can. There's signs in the hotel, walk past the beautiful water fall koi pond, pass the seating straight out and you'll see photo opps, and the bay area. Note there's is only one bathroom and its a bit of a walk, passed the shop and coffee shop down the hall way. Parking is valet or self parking. We did have to pay with validation this time around. The arm was not up. Security is more this year which was comforting but also nerve-wracking. All in all its a great experience to have fun together as a family or couple. Its a fun show and food was great. Good luck yelpers! Best vibes! Aloha!!

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

Fun experience Especially when we only got the tickets 30min…read morebefore the show on a whim. Seats were not too bad, it's a little dingy in decor (the colors look like a child that got ahold of playdoh and mix all the colors) but, I guess that would be my only negative opinion, once ABBA (Swedish) started it all didn't matter. They were fun and very talented. Very entertaining. I enjoyed those around us that were attending. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Price wasn't bad, entering with security was actually super pleasant and very professional and polite. Exiting wasn't too bad either,