I recently had the pleasure of hiring The NYC Mariachi for my birthday party, and I can't say…read moreenough about the fantastic experience I had with them. The booking process was seamless. I appreciate how promptly they responded to all of my inquiries. It meant a lot to me that they would take the time to understand my vision for the event. I am particularly grateful to Alvaro, who was incredibly accommodating throughout the event. From the very first phone call his kindness and professionalism really stood out. As the time for the party was approaching I became anxious when most of the guest were running late due to the NYC Marathon happening the same day. I was worried that the late arrivals would throw off the vibe of the party. When I was anxious to inform the band of the tardiness they met my anxiety with gentle understanding and were so flexible, adjusting their schedule to make sure everyone had a chance to enjoy their performance. Their willingness to adapt made such a difference, turning what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth and enjoyable experience. They showed up at the most perfect time, dressed impeccably, bringing incredible energy that transformed the atmosphere. As soon as they started playing, I was genuinely moved, I felt so proud of my roots. The band consists of talented musicians who were not only skilled at their instruments but also bring an incredible stage presence. They interacted with the crowd beautifully. Taking song requests and even translated some of their lyrics into English so everyone could feel included. They were perfect. My friends are still raving about their performances, many said it was the best entertainment they'd seen at a party. A week later and I am still getting messages about how much fun everyone had and how great the band was. They made my birthday unforgettable, and I can't wait to book them for future celebrations. Thank you Mariachi NYC

Just held my wife's surprise 40th birthday party at a restaurant on the Upper West side and hired…read morethe band to play for 30 minutes during dinner. They were punctual, professional, entertaining and most importantly made my wife's milestone birthday even more memorable. I don't normally post reviews, but was so impressed I wanted others to benefit from their service.

Every single time I've heard John Pina sing, it's been an outstanding experience. He brings such…read moreindividuality, passion, and positive energy to his performances and he personalizes his music for his audiences in a way that captures any music lover's heart.

I would recommend this business to any of my friends interested in throwing a party. I planned my…read morehusband a surprise birthday party while I was traveling internationally and Mark was really helpful. He was very communicative--even with the 13 hour time difference, I was able to coordinate with him easily. I had my husband be taken out of the house three hours before the party to set up... the balloon arch was delivered right on time. The photographer showed up half an hour earlier than the party. The magician I wanted to hire was booked somewhere else and I only found out a few days before, but the balloon sculpture artist Mark recommended instead was an absolute hit with the kids as well as the adults, which was a pleasant surprise. He made my husband the most outrageous birthday hat. Right when he was supposed to be done, one of the kids tripped and popped his balloons and got upset, and he stayed longer to make him (and a few other stragglers) more balloons. Truly kind. The photographer David was also really so helpful, friendly, and on it! He came early and helped with some of the set up... he was attentive and also very nice to talk to. Very natural (sometimes it's awkward when a photographer's in your face taking pictures but it wasn't awkward at all). We got a USB full of pictures right after the party! Really, what a great experience. My husband had a really great time. Thank you Mark and company!

I was throwing a birthday party for my Mother and wanted something festive and classy. I…read morebrainstormed with Mark, referring to some of the pictures on his website, and he figured out exactly what I wanted. They delivered the fabulous balloon arrangements right on time (a couple of hours before the party) and the delivery person was very helpful and friendly! Almost everyone at the party told me how much they loved the balloons. A great experience from start to finish!

DJ Joe was friendly and accommodating from the moment we met him. He asked us for suggestions for…read moresongs that we knew would get our party dancing, and he knew what to do with the list. Once he got going, he read the crowd so well that the dance floor was almost always full. Of course, the kitchen needs to stay on a schedule, but as the bride, I was delighted just to see everyone having fun. DJ Joe's not your typical young DJ but he's a good listener and has a LOT of experience, which I found invaluable. He's also so affordable compared to a lot of others I checked out in NYC. I still get compliments on how fun the reception was. -VW

Eight is Never Enough is a professional Improv Comedy group. They do shows off Broadway and in…read moreother areas around NYC. They also perform "Improv 4 Kids", which are improv comedy shows, offered at different times through the evening and rated for different age levels. Do you have any idea how cool a parent you are if you take your kids to a comedy club? And your kids have a riot? And they are encouraged to get onstage and participate in improvisational comedy before a live audience? You are the bomb. They did a great job with the comedy at keeping it age appropriate-just enough edge that the kids were scandalously hysterical. I have not seen the adult shows, but they did a great job with the show rated for Jr. High to High school kids. Would like to check out the adult shows another time. Co-Founder Walter is very nice and connects with the kids. Recommended. Check website for times and show locations.

This show was absolutely awful. It was like paying to watch a middle school drama improv class…read more Plus there was a drink minimum not mentioned on the TodayTix website or in the confirmation email. Stay away, see a movie you will be better off.

I love the artists / events / music Giant Step promotes. If you like good soul, nu-soul, house,…read moredance, electronica, downtempo, hip hop, funk; if you like your music innovative you will love the events Giant Step throws. Check our their website giantstep.net for info. on events, new releases, music news and their jukebox where you can stream the likes of: Gilles Peterson, Bugz in the Attic, OM, Zion I, Strange Fruit Project, The Roots, Mark de Clive Lowe, Cut Chemist, Beck and tons of other seriously worthy music. One Giant Step . . .

I recently found myself at a Giant Step gathering, and I was soo thrilled I went. The event took…read moreme back to when nightlife was the ish!! The music was neo-classic soul, house & dance, and straight funky. The best of the best in the music scene was hanging out and enjoying these tunes. The talent brought out by this party was great, and it was also great to see that real party vibe is not dead. Nightlife used be about the lifestyle, the music, and the trend. Now its about how much revenue you can spend, how fake you pose, and how many hours you sit a table updating your facebook status on your smartphone. Giantstep thanks for being a true blue friend.

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

Amazing Q was a hit at my recent Friendsmas gathering. A small group of 10 people, the show was…read moreadored by all and Q made sure to include everyone in his show. 10/10 recommend.

I wasnt initially impressed walking past, but once I saw the absolutely beautifully decorated…read moreroom...I was in awe. Talk about putting a smile on a face and exceeding expectations!! Special thankful to Otis, the guard, who was so helpful to us as guests.

Second time using this hall for my events & l am very pleased with the service and all the help…read morefrom the staff. Very friendly & professional. The owner was very great with communicating. I highly recommend this place for any event! Can't wait to plan another event with RV Catering hall. Thank you! Wendy