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

FAMILY ALBUM is one of the best shows I've ever seen at the Playhouse in many years. It's really a…read morefresh and moving new musical. If you are a parent... or the child of a parent... it is for you! Beautiful and also Kleenex worthy!

Saw a play here last night - The Truth Monologue. Nice theater but a little disorganized initially…read more Close to home so I'd like to see more productions here.

The Garfield Theatre is a nice venue within the Jewish Cultural Center. All seating access is from…read morestage level - a fact not revealed on any of the related websites (handicapped beware!). There are no online or posted instructions regarding parking ( the facility is along side the construction areas for thr Trolley extention into UTC ).

As a big Nintendo, Studio Ghibli and anime fan, this place is amazing! All the staff are SO…read moreFRIENDLY and ensured i had a good experience. After spending $10 I somehow ended up winning TWO prizes! Overall this is total LOVE LETTER to all things nerdy! I didn't really expect much from a claw machine arcade since my typical experience at such places is usually disappointment or of being ripped off. This place is the complete opposite! There's so much heart and care put into the store. They also have an area with manga and a switch to play, so you can hang out a bit after playing on the machines. Additionally they have cool anime inspired drinks and rare items like keychains and desk ornaments for purchase, imported directly from Japan. And...free 2 hour parking validation which is CLUTCH! Working on coming back to trade up for the Labubu blind boxes.

I almost don't want to share about this place because it is so good. There are so many "not great"…read moreclaw machine spots but this place is so great because they give tips and tricks. The customer service was awesome--Jason was super helpful and friendly. He explained many things and there was also a tip and help list. There are so many variety of claw stuffies and my kids loved it. My son's birthday wish was to come here. What is great is that you can actually trade in see my pictures for the reviews. This place is so legit and started a month ago in the PB area. You can also trade in the prizes for bigger ones and the stuffed animals are also arranged in a way you can easily grab them. There's also an Nintendo switch that you can play for free and the vibe is super fun and worth your time to check this place out.

We just left the Rock of Ages show. It was so much fun…read more It turns out there is an active bar on stage when you arrive and at intermission. He has two types of beer. The server was a lot of fun. The actors, singers, dancers did a great job. All were very talented. I think Franz stole the show. There is little to no on property parking, so come early to find parking on the street.

It was my first time seeing a performance here! It was outstanding! The level of talent was off the…read morecharts! The whole family loved their experience!

What better way to expose your kids to the theatre than by bringing them to a play performed by…read moreother kids in a kid-friendly atmosphere! We've already seen "The Jungle Book Kids" and "101 Dalmations" at J*Company Youth Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in UTC. I was surprised at how professional these performances were! The kid-actors range in age from about 7 years old to 18 years old. They are surpisingly very talented in acting and singing! The stage decor and costumes were delightful as well. We got a group of 20+ to go together as "Family Day at the Theatre." All mommy's and daddy's enjoyed the performance but most importantly ALL OUR CHILDREN WERE ATTENTIVE AND EXCITED! Our children, ages infant to toddler, really enjoyed the performances ... imagine that! We plan on continuing to attend the plays in the 2008-2009 Season (and beyond) and maybe later...enroll our daughter in classes (beginning at age 4). The J*Company 2007-2008 15th Season included: High School Musical; The Jungle Book Kids; AIDA; and 101 Dalmations. Next season, 2008-2009 includes: Pocahontas; Into The Woods; and Fireflies. Plan ahead! I have one more hint ... each ticket is $16.50 (for anyone older that 2). However, if you get together ALL your friends and buy 20 tickets at one time ... the tix are ONLY $10.50 a piece! Good deal! There are also student discounts available but group ticket prices are the most affordable. Enjoy!

My daughter participated in more than a dozen J*Company productions and now I am an employee of the…read moreJCC, so of course I am biased and love this place! But if you are looking for a way to bring your child into the arts, pull them out of their shell, and introduce them to a fantastic group of kids from all over the county, J*Company is the place to do it. The director, Joey Landwehr is a wonderful person and teacher. I guarantee your kid will absolutely love the experience here. And then we get to the productions themselves. Every production is so well-done. The last play, The Pirates of Penzance was absolutely charming. Kids and adults were laughing and cheering throughout the show. Many of the performances sold out. The next show is Annie and our cast is outstanding. You have to check it out and get your tickets early because it will be a sell-out. http://tickets.lfjcc.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=182

The Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego is named after Phyllis and Daniel Epstein,…read morephilanthropists who supported the university, and has No actual connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Recent confusion arose when the amphitheater appeared on flight logs due to a misinterpretation, but university officials have clarified that it remains a campus venue with no ties to the convicted sex offender.

The Epstein Family Amphitheater is located within the University of California at San Diego school…read morecampus, in La Jolla. As you parking, it can be very, very challenging. You will also need to pay for parking in the evening. The only exception to that strict rule is if you happen to have on your possession a Handicapped Placard and that you clearly display the placard on your vehicle.

Our son has done two camps and a "rising stars" show at SDMT Academy. If my son could, he'd be at…read moreSDMT Academy every day. I can't say enough good things about it. The level of instruction is top tier with professional training for singing, dance, and acting. The level of fun and comradery is so high that he's come away with friends he still hangs out with a year later. The best part for the kids is the show they put on at the end of the camps or the rising starts production. For the short amount of time they work on the show in the camps (longer for the production), the kids put on an amazing show that blows the audience away. Anyway, it checks all the boxes for me: fun, friends, learning, growth.

From the owner: Welcome to SDMT Academy! We're committed to fostering Broadway-caliber performers through our safe…read moreand encouraging environment. We empower performers of all ages with the skills and training that will give them the poise and confidence to have productive, self-sustaining futures in the arts and beyond. SDMT Academy offers a variety of classes and intensives hosted by working professionals and Broadway alumni to empower, teach, and inspire musical theatre lovers and the San Diego theatre community. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SDMT Academy has been providing classes, both In Studio and Online following the CDC and California Department of Health protocols. We plan to continue to safely offer as many classes as possible through this time and into the future!

After dropping off my car to a shop in Mira Mesa, for…read moremaintenance, I was told the job would take about 4 hours ugh! I took a 5 minute ride via Lyft to UTC La Jolla AMC and was able to get great seats at an IMAX theater to watch Odyssey a 3 hour movie. Theater 13 wasn't as hugh as I expected but the comfy reclining seats centered to the screen was great. The seats were comfy and theater was clean, with not too many people inside. Service by the staffers was just ok. It would have been better if there was a manager onsite, because there were some kids running around the lobby without parental supervision. I like kids playing but not in a lobby with marble floors, where there can be a potential slip and fall and some kid hurts themselves. A manager or some staffer should have some oversight. The concessions guy who helped me with the kiosk which inconveniently froze its screen must have done this before because he fixed it. Afterwards, I witnessed him washing his hands before getting my bottled water, I did thank him for his help. The movie: Odyssey had received great reviews, for director, actors and actresses, storyline and the cinematography. I enjoyed the many geographical scenes, which were spectacular on the 70mm screen, along with Dolby sound system. Was disappointed that this theater doesn't offer a more elevated luxury experience by offering better food and drinks service with a press of a button. The IPIC theater in Westwood Los Angeles does and IPIC theaters throughout the LA county, even if it costs more, the convenience and service during a 3 hour movie can justify the costs. With so many high end retail shops opening here at UTC, there are lots of people who are willing to splurge $$$$ for a better movie theater experience. This AMC theater at UTC La Jolla is not bad can be improved.

This is my favorite AMC in San Diego, I love the reclining seats and the heating function. The…read moreservice here has always been fine & food is generally pretty quick when ordered on the mobile app or via their self-service kiosks. The employees do a good job of keeping the theater clean. Lots of parking in the UTC building and AMC validates parking, which is a nice perk.

An intimate theatre is named after Arthur Wagner, the founding chair of the UCSD department of…read moreDrama. His generous donation enables students to learn in this collaborative space. I talked to Arthur at a local music event and thanked him for his support of Theatre and dance programs at UCSD and his face lit up with energy. I could see how passionate he was about life and his love of the theatre. I am a true drama queen, aka alumni of this nationally ranked theatre program, and being able to thank him meant a lot. This student performance area can accommodate audiences of up to 99 people. The thrust style stage provides a unique vantage for patrons who literally sit around the stage. This fluid perspective exposes performers to real life performing experiences which nurtures and challenges up and coming talent. It is a little tricky to find in the basement of Galbraith hall so get there a little early. Tickets to the limited seating events at this location are only sold one hour before show time and everyone has a fair chance to get in at a very reasonable price. You just might get to see an emerging broadway star too!

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.