This place is awesome. It's refreshing to find a movie theater where the prices are actually cheap,…read moreand not just on Tuesdays. You can catch a movie here without feeling like you just paid concert prices. The theaters are clean and feel like they've been renovated recently -- comfortable seating, well-maintained spaces, and overall a nice environment to enjoy a movie. It's a solid, no-frills theater that does exactly what it should: affordable tickets, clean screens, and a pleasant experience. Definitely a go-to spot if you want a good movie night without overpaying.

Saw Zootopia 2 here recently! This theater has been around forever, and with everything that's…read morehappened over the years, (COVID-19, streaming taking over) you really do wonder how it's still hanging on. Honestly, I hope it stays around forever, not just for nostalgia but because there's something special about a familiar place you've seen over decades and is still standing. The staff was super nice, and while the theater itself isn't the newest or fanciest, it totally gets the job done of "going to the movies."

IMAX screen and sound are impeccable - it was a little jarring at first it seemed so loud but it…read moreleveled out. One of my party needed assisted listening device. The unit we were given didn't work. Went to swap it and they said that none of them were working or other people already had them. A bit disappointing for my 81 year old mother in law who said she could hear most of the dialog but missed a few things due to the levels being too low for certain scenes. Seating, they opened the doors at 2:45 for a 3pm screening and already had the trailers running, it was so dark in there to get to the seats up three tiers of stairs was a bit challenging. Also $10.50 for a large soda. For that much I'm going to need some unleaded gas to top it off. The check in employee for the IMAX theater was also a bit clueless about what time doors opened.

I visited twice in the same week. The first time was on Thursday evening - beautiful space and…read morespotless. Came back on Saturday morning and the theatre where our movie was playing was a WRECK. There was trash everywhere including on our seats. We cleared it out and let them know. They sent two people to clean it who were still there where other people stared to pile in to see the movie. Other than that, Solid, but I think that's a major major problem.

If you have small kids it might be worth it but for adults I paid $18 admission fee, $10 parking…read moreand it was the WORST festival I ever been to!!! I expected more choices of food booths, vendors etc.... I paid $8 for a stale oily corn dog out of hunger! I wish I had read these reviews before going. DONT WASTE YOUR $$$

What a waste of money. Not worth $18 admission. Rides are costly on top of that. What does the $18…read morego towards? The Walnut Festival used to be good. Now its no better than any pop-up carnival in a grocery store parking lot. At least with all of the other festivals (Art & Wine as and example), its free admission, good bands, and it actually feels festive. This felt run down and sad.

Feb 3. 2026 3.4 stars Theater three…read more You buy tickets and food off a touch screen. There is a learning curve. You struggle with this as two employees idly chat with each other. An employee forgot to add salt to the popcorn. We had to make a special salt run.. Update: They want you to add salt and butter yourself. Too bad there is no way to evenly distribute salt and butter throughout a full bag of bland popcorn. The seats are worn though relatively comfortable. . A waste container was dragged into the theater seating area during the movie in an excessively noisy manner. MELANIA was enjoyable. We always choose a movie unlikely to be crowded or frequented by ruffians.

I was looking to catch a good thriller/horror flick here the other day, and ended up checking out…read moreFive Nights at Freddy's 2, which actually turned out to be better than expected. I hadn't been to Brenden's in years, more than a decade for sure. But the place provided a satisfactory moviegoing experience. The parking garage in the back of the theater, off Willow Pass Road, offers free parking. The ticket kiosks apparently don't take swiped cards (only tap or insert). Because I had a gift card, I had to be helped at the guest service counter to make my purchase. Not a big deal. Staff was helpful. The lobby was colorful and modern, with two levels of auditoriums and a concessions stand at the center with long lines in the afternoon. There's another concessions stand near the rear auditoriums, which was closed this past weekend while I was there. I opted not to grab any snacks on this day, but I do like that they have self-serve butter dispensers here. There's also a Cinema Cafe attached to the theater serving even more menu items. Inside the auditorium, it was quite spacious, most of the seats toward the bottom front section set up in pairs, even private seating nooks for couples offered along one side all the way to the top. The railing did not obstruct the view of the screen. Sound and picture quality were ideal. The seats themselves were visibly worn (and some even torn). But at least they were comfy, reclining far back with leg rests stretching all the way out.

I'm STILL gloating about this awesome brew fest! I seriously cannot believe that this was my first…read moretime ever attending. It has honestly given me a whole new appreciation for beer. I've really grown a strong love for beer; particularly for wheat, sour, saison, kolsch and pretty much anything on the lighter and less hoppier end. What's nice about this festival is that you get to explore a variety and try so many different beer types. With over 60 different breweries on deck, you won't be able to taste them all. This makes sense as this isn't really the point (well... at least not for most people who come here). You get to try some new beers (some unreleased) and some popular favorites. It's also a great way to discover some local breweries that you may not have heard of before. Went with a group of friends and we had an absolute blast. The line to get in looked pretty long when I first arrived, but it moved seamlessly once they opened the gate around noon. We were greeted with a souvenir glass and made our way to the beer stands. The big names like Lagunitas and Russian River Brewing weren't present, but most people have either tried their beers or at least heard of them before. They're so big now that they really don't need to "advertise" at brew fests at this stage of the game. We tried LOTS of beer and for the most part, it was all pretty tasty. There were a few that really stood out to me that I have to mention because they were so damn good! *Old Caz Beer Orange Crush Imperial Sour: INSANELY scrumptious! Went back three times for this and ended up finishing the last of it. I have never heard of an Imperial Sour before but absolutely LOVED it. It's like a slightly sour, nutty, crispy, and fruity flavor. Looked up Old Caz immediately and found out that they're in Rohnert Park. Already planning on visit their brewery soon! *Canyon Lakes Brewery G.I.R. Cucumber Wheat: Sooo refreshing!!! That cucumber though! Geezus! It was like heaven in my mouth. I would sip this down so quick on a hot day. This brewery is located on a golf course in San Ramon, so I already know that I'll be there soon to check it out. *Bartlett Brewing Invoking the Muse Mixed Ferm Saison: Amazing! A very oaty and wheat forward Saison which a smooth finish. Something that I'd easily order at a pub or brewery if I saw it on the menu. Also really enjoyed Firestone Walker's Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefeweizen and a lovely triple IPA from a brewery that I can't remember. Had sooo much beer, but these were ones that truly stood out to me. They had a good amount of food trucks out but my friends and I ended up dining at the Old Spaghetti Factory instead. When the event in 4 hours long, it makes sense to eat before, spend most of the time drinking, and then eating afterward to get the most bang for your buck. Although I must mention that I didn't have to pay to enter this year, thanks to my free ticket from Yelp East Bay! Woot woot! The live music was great and we met some really cool people. At one point, one of my friends starting serving beer to the other patrons. It was funny to watch but she was enjoying herself. The weather was great too which was awesome since it's been raining like crazy lately. All in all, I'm impressed! I have some new breweries to check out too now and I'm excited to make my way there. I will definitely be back next year and hopefully every year after that. Such a great local brew fest!

We go to lots of beer festivals (Covid surely slowed that down though). Been to this one six or…read moreseven years in a row (up to Covid). There are good festivals and bad festivals and this one is one of the best. Really well done and always has a lot of breweries. We prepay and get there early and get in first. For four hours we'll drink as much as we can. I've come across so many beers at this festival that I drink regularly. Nothing better than discovering a new great beer. Love the Hop Grenade home brewery tent too. Always buy the shirt. Since we cannot drive after slapping down 40 small beers (if we haven't taken an uber) we'll go to Spaghetti factory and get some ice cream for a bit. Super fun, very well run and one of the best beer festivals in California.

Went here last night with my wife for the very 1st time. We went because last night was free and a…read moredouble header. Two movies back to back. We got here at 5:20 pm and the doors opened at 6 pm. We were asked 2 simple questions prior to reaching the booth. When we got to the both, we were told what movies were showing and we chose Wicked: For Good. We were directed to the screen on the right side of the lot. We loved how the parking lot had individual bumps to park. This let us know that we all would be able to see with no issues. Concession stand: They have many food, snacks and drinks (alcohoic and non-alcoholic) options. We went with 2 options...a personal pan cheese and a personal pan pepperoni. We both had a slushie. Altogether, I paid about $26. The movie started and had to tune into 96.7 FM (I think) to hear the movie. All headlights were told to be turned off. The movie and sound was clear. This was a very smooth experience. We will most certainly go back.

I came here with my four kids on a Saturday night. The tickets were affordable and there was plenty…read moreof space to park and have a good view. The have a concession stand and a play area. I haven't been to the drive-in movies since I was kid, so I think I was the most excited out of the group. It was easy to connect to the radio for sound. I saw a kids' movie, so there were definitely restless kids running around their cars (safely). If you have littles but you're worried about taking them to an indoor movie theater, this is another option for watching movies without the stress!

Holiday train review - Absolutely spectacular and warm heartening experience for our 3 and 4 year…read moreold girls! I don't know what other low rating patrons are expecting... fireworks? High class service? Jazz band playing in every train car with speakers interconnected? We came expecting nothing and ended up having an incredible experience with beautiful decorations well suited for a sweet, memorable Christmas train experience. Online reservations were simple, easy to obtain, and a lot more affordable compared to the exorbant Polar Express tickets. We're extremely happy that we chose this over Sacramento's Polar Express. It's obvious that their staff spent a lot of time putting work into the trains inner and outter decor - beautiful and creative! Parents and adults FYI - on your way to your reserved train car, there's a small bar after boarding the train. It's very important to load up on your magic drinks before heading to your seat. (Drinks.. not drink! But drink responsibly, of course.) Parking isn't far and although limited, it shouldn't be a problem with reservations handled appropriately. We sang a few Christmas songs with the elves, threw snowballs at the grinch (best part, IMO), met Santa, and had a little fun at Santa's (little) village after the ride. Every sip of their hot cocoa (included with your tickets) was warming and delicious, perfect for cold weather. Couple of cookies came along with it, perfect for our kids to snack on. Overall, this was an incredible experience for our kids! Service was fantastic, ambiance was very jolly and felt like home, staff members are very friendly, and the experience is fantastic for all occasions - family, friends, and dates! The memories are ever lasting and hopefully it becomes a core memory that lasts a lifetime. Highly recommended to experience, at least once, for your little loved ones. We'll be back next year!

We were NEVER SERVED ANY FOOD during our 2-hour Tea Train and could barely get water…read more About 30 minutes after boarding we were given hot water but no tea bags. We eventually found our own. Refills of hot water, cream, and drinking water required chasing down staff. After 45 minutes we began asking where the food was, while people in another section of the car had already ordered and eaten their meals. Staff kept saying the food would come "soon." It never did. At 1 hour 45 minutes the staff disappeared, and the train returned to the station at 2 hours. No food and no explanation. I had to insist on speaking with a manager and got a refund. I still don't understand how this could happen.

The most outrageously high prices I've ever seen at any public venue, worse than baseball and…read morefootball stadiums etc. $25 for a beer? I did enjoy the music

The Pavilion has been a staple for Concord's entertainment scene hosting some notable rock bands…read moreand other renown artists. I returned for the first time in 15 years and can honestly say not much has changed. The place is decently clean for the most part, but I did notice that the cup holders in front of my seats had spider webs all over. Later on during the show I was attending, the spider came out I ended up having to kill it. I think the lack of up keeping has been due to a noticeable decrease in ticket sales. I attended a rock concert that hosted 8 bands, half of them big names and the place failed to sell at least 40% of the tickets. I believe that was due to the economy and also the fact the concert was taking place on a Sunday. Regardless, this place has some places to pick up on. The pricing was interesting, some food was expensive as you'd expect but there were hidden gems like a $12 free refill soda cup and also $2 hot dogs. I also appreciated the fact we could bring in practically unlimited sealed water bottles and an electronic spray fan with no issues. What was a huge difference compared to my prior experience was that ushers didn't ticket anyone in the seating areas, probably because there were so many empty ones and also a lot of people were trying to escape the heat/sun. Overall, I had a decent experience this time around. Staff were friendly, parking was free, and unlike most venues, you can actually find a surprisingly good deal for food and drinks. Concord Pavilion, now the Toyota Pavilion gets 4/5.

Last Saturday was my first time here. I've lived in WC for years and never been until now and will…read morebe back. Last Saturday I did one of their art walks. Staff/volunteers explain the art murals in the area. It was very interesting to learn about their artist and history. The sane day I went to see the Aztec stories exhibit. I loved it! Got to talk to the artist and his wife. Great people, very humble. His art is amazing, colorful, creative, and so detailed. His wife explained it takes him about 2 months to finish one. It's beautiful, def recommend visiting if you haven't. Both of the above events were on donations. So worth it!

Came here to leave a review about A Christmas Carol and was surprised, but not surprised, to see…read moreseveral negative reviews for it. It was the worst play I have ever seen in my life! We have been coming to see A Christmas Carol at Lesher Center for the Arts for at least 10 years now. It has always been the exact * same * play, one that was known and loved by many, if not all. This year's new adaptation was so bad that we actually walked out early. I'm going to go ahead and mention the elephant in the room here. There were way too many wheelchairs in this play. There were 3-4 wheelchairs on stage at any given time and we found it really distracting. Tiny Tim was zooming around the stage in his electric wheelchair which doesn't fit into 1800s London. So there was a lack of period accuracy with this adaptation. It might have been acceptable for Tiny Tim to be in a wheelchair (but only him) IF his acting wasn't atrocious. This kid was terrible. He had no acting skills and seemed to have no interest in playing his part. It seems like he was selected for the part only because he was in a wheelchair. Next, the actor playing Ebenezer Scrooge is an old white guy but as he looks back on his life, they have multiple ethnicities playing Scrooge as a little kid, school age boy, and then a young adult. Each version of him was a different ethnicity. There was a serious lack of continuity with his character, which was really confusing if you didn't already know the story and know which part these people were supposed to be playing. They also had the same actors playing multiple parts in the play. For example, the Filipino Scrooge (who played him as a young adult) and his love interest were playing the part of the aunt and uncle later on in the play. Again, if you didn't already KNOW the storyline, this would be really confusing as to why Scrooge was acting the part of the uncle later on. Another example - the ghost of Christmas Past was a beautiful African-American woman who leaves Scrooge at the top of the stage to go to the bottom of the stage and play his sister when he was a kid. Then she walked back up the stairs and played the part of the Ghost of Christmas Past again. Really confusing. My 10-year-old daughter was totally lost and had no idea what was going on with the characters. Finally, the Ghost of Christmas Future USED to be a 20-foot-tall black ghost figure that silently came out on the stage. Now, they rolled out an actor in (you guessed it) a wheelchair with a black sheet over his head. We were like "Really? Is that the best they could do??" They threw a sheet over this guy's head like he was a 5-year-old! And the ghost was so rude and criticizing Scrooge the whole time (he's not supposed to talk). It was so, so bad. That's when we got up and left finally, although I had wanted to leave during intermission but had hoped it might improve some if we stayed. It didn't, it only got worse. It felt like the director was taking a cheap shot at hiring so many actors in wheelchairs, because what critic or reporter is going to watch it and criticize a play with multiple disabled people in it?? They're not going to do that, so it felt like the director used an underhanded method to force positive reviews from critics. Yet we were not the only ones leaving during the middle of the play - multiple people walked out before us. I'm all for diversity in acting, but at least keep the characters consistent. Scrooge didn't need to be played by four different ethnicities. That also seemed like an intentional cheap shot by whoever does the hiring. In years past, when Tiny Tim passed away, my daughter and I were always near tears because we were so engaged with the play and felt sad for him. This year, the actor was so bad that when he "died" we felt nothing, because it all just seemed so fake and bad. Sad to say, we will NOT be returning to this play ever again if it remains in this format. The worst piece of garbage I have ever seen. I wish I could get my $250 back.

This is my new fav venue! Everything was just so easy and organized…read more -free parking with ticket -easy drop off for ride share -lots of staff working to keep lines flowing -chair rentals were only $10 -people gave each other space on the lawn -tons of higher quality food vendors then I've seen at other events -great sound quality Pro tip, although it starts off warm, it gets freezing! Bring layers. Bring a blanket.

I've been coming to Concord Pavilion for years. My high school graduation was here long ago!…read more It's a smaller venue, which I actually really like. It feels more personal, and you're never too far from the stage. One major plus: there's usually free parking, which makes things way less stressful. Security is pretty chill and easy to get through, and the shows always feel well-organized. Recently, I've seen Limp Bizkit, Doobie Brothers, and Wiz Khalifa here--all very different vibes, but each show was a blast. At the end of the night, you'll definitely spot those classic bacon-wrapped hot dog vendors (aka dirty dogs) right outside.