This is my favorite local venue to watch a concert. The VIP box seats are fantastic. There really…read moreis no bad seat in the house though. Ive seen more concerts than I can count here, and will continue to be a loyal fan. The Sheraton is right across the way, and I always make this a little overnight getaway.

Mango Fest on August 30, 2026, was a hit--and hotter than the sun!…read more Hosted by Ube Fest in the parking lot of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, this event was free to attend, which is always a win. Music was blasting throughout the festival, creating a fun atmosphere, but be prepared for long lines for both ordering and food pickup. Most vendors were cashless and accepted credit cards, Zelle, or Venmo, although some did take cash. A few vendors even made the long trek down from the Bay Area. The biggest challenge was definitely the heat. It was a hot day, and the event could have used more shaded areas. Lots of people gathered around the tables to cool off, while others were there to actually eat. The food was okay overall, but I'm hoping to try the BBQ next time around. My favorite was the Mango Crumble halo-halo from D Baker's Lab--definitely worth trying! Prices can add up quickly, so I'd recommend going with friends and sharing dishes. That way, you can sample more without spending a small fortune. Heads up: the sticky rice line was REALLY long. If you're driving, bring a cooler with plenty of water. You'll save money on drinks and, more importantly, stay hydrated while you're out in the heat. Overall, a fun free event with plenty of food, shopping, music, and mango-filled treats. Just come prepared for the heat and the lines!

Circus Vargas is one of the last of the old time circuses, it is fun, not pricey and a great time…read morefor everyone. There are so few left, you should go while you can. They don't use animals and have not for years, they just offer family fun and laughs. The circus moves around from town to town so just go to their website and fine out when they will be near you. They have everything, clowns, trapeze artists, motorcycles, great acts, jugglers and just funny guys. It is very talented people working for little pay to keep their dream alive and entertain you. The place is always clean and they have so much food to offer and you won't go broke. They have toys and there is just not a bad seat in the house, the tent is not that huge anymore. This is just as good as Cirque without the pretense. It is just fun. Please go and take your grandkids. I doubt there will be a traveling circus like this in 20 years, so do it and have the best time.

I haven't been to a circus in a long time. Honestly, I hate clowns a lot and would probably be…read morescared if I saw one. My bf got tickets for Circus Vargas for veterans so we decided to go. Everything was so cool to watch and the performances were awesome. We had so much fun and really enjoyed this circus. I was happy there were no clowns. Overall, really liked this circus and would definitely come back again next year.

Love this theatre. There is never a bad seat in the house. Parking is easy and you can pay at the…read moremeter or online - how convenient!!! TIP: Ladies, go to the restroom BEFORE the performance instead of intermission. Trust me, the line moves quickly and there is plenty of time before the show. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat had a more contemporary story line. Great concept. Excellent cast, voices and choreography. Costuming and wigs were on point. Exiting the parking lot was very easy and in no time at all. Can't wait to return to this theatre again. Ok, bye.

Why I will not be returning to the Carpenter's Center of the Performing Arts and to any Musical…read moreTheatre West Productions, or for that matter to any Live Theatre in SoCal. I will find other forms of entertainment. Before I tell the why of my first sentence. I want you to understand that for 22 years I had season tickets to a live theatre in Glendale till they went under due to Covid and owners' divorce. I've have seen a lot of live theatre what happened at the Carpenter Center is the last straw. Goodbye live theatre. First the Actors, Actress, and Musicians. Thank you for sharing your talents. As a person who can miss all the notes all the time, I truly appreciate your talents and abilities. I hold the Producers and Directors responsible for the Show. As for the Carpenter Center, Musical Theatre West, and other places and production companies. I'm done. When you advertise you are doing "Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" or any other production this is what I expect to see. If you are making a new adaption of the play, let everyone know before they spend their hard-earned money. This visual experience is part of the performance. Your new adaption was for the most part very poor. As my mother of 85 said, "I kept closing me eyes hoping it would change." I laughed, yet never having been to a "Chip and Dale" review it's the only thought that came to my mind to describe what was being presented. Last note Bruno Mars is not a King, sorry, a very disappointing part of the performance. You didn't want Elvis okay, then use a King... Michael Jackson, the king of pop or James Brown the king of Soul. I just love the Pharaoh as Evlis.

So happy to have found the Aurora Theater. Wanted to find a venue for a small covid safe birthday…read morecelebration, where we could have a movie night for our family. With our Disney+ account, the owner Charles was able to set up for us a completely private screening of the new Raya and the Last Dragon film. The independent play house seats 40-50, but was the perfect size for the 10 of us to spread out and be socially distanced, yet feel together. The inside of the theater is beautiful, with vintage seating from the 1940s. The price was affordable, as they are running a special rental price of $20/person for 3 hours. Charles was great to work with. He put so much work into his theater, and his passion for it shows. He is flexible and open to ideas. If you are looking for a safe and unique place to have a movie or game night with your group, I would highly recommend this theater!

The Aurora Theater is the perfect spot. We had a small screening and Charles was so kind and…read moreaccommodating. He mDe our experience smooth and seamless. Great communication! I highly recommend

Many, many months ago (pre-Covid) I went to Mayor Garcia's "state of the city" address. Such a…read moregreat venue and really professionally organized! Before the speech, there were free hot dogs and drinks in the courtyard. Dozens of Long Beach businesses and organizations were tabling and passing out free tchotchkes and brochures. Then everyone was directed inside to hear the Mayor speak. Mayor Garcia is an inspirational speaker and his presentation was well prepared and interesting. He definitely grabbed everyone's attention and took us on a great ride. He is very charismatic and smart. These last 6+ months of Covid, I continue to be impressed by his leadership and communication. I feel lucky that we've had Mayor Garcia in charge and feel hopeful that he'll take us thru to the other side.

Terrace Theater in Long Beach has great views from all seats. We were very disappointed in the…read morerestrooms. They didn't build enough restrooms for the capacity of this theater. The lines were extremely long and each restroom had only 3 stalls! The show started after intermission, and there were still 15 people in the restroom line!! The parking is ok, but the attendants didn't know where handicapped parking was located. They directed us into the wrong level and my crippled Mom had to walk long distances, up and down elevators and escalators on a walker to get to the entrance. Logistically, this place is a frustrating mess for handicapped people!

My daughter loves and enjoys going to her ballet class. Ms. Paula is amazing, she really sees the…read morepotential to every dancer. My daughter was scared and shy starting her ballet class but Ms. Paula was so welcoming. Ms. Paula is very communicative and loves to teach.

Excellent, patient and nice instructors. Lots of class offerings at various levels and summer…read moreintensives and spring/summer camps. Plenty of performance opportunities that allow you/your child to showcase what they have learned. I am very glad to see my daughter and her ballet friends form a strong bond and really flourish over the years. Highly recommend!

This was an excellent musical tonight. The Colony always has good theater and The Wedding Singer…read morewas one of the best in the 20 years of coming here. Parking underground right next to the theater is free, small theater so most seats are good (we were in Row C in the middle) and they have ushers helping people find their seats as needed. They have non-alcoholic drinks and munchies and just an excellent environment

Really lovely theater and a fun first #Tunesday for me! It seems like there are a lot of musical…read moreregulars who come to perform! The MC & Tech & Accompanist were brilliant as were the Colony staff & the bar! Levels were great and it's a wonderful night to test out songs that you're learning or just trying out for the first time! There were also amazing duets. Everyone was very welcoming, talented & wonderful!

On my frequent visits to San Clemente, I've seen this playhouse and thought it would be great to…read moresee a show there one day. Well, one day happened and my wife and I saw The Spitfire Grill here. It was a wonderful show, well-acted with lots of energy, in a small and very charming 60-seat theatre. Pre-show and during intermission, you can grab a drink in the charming garden area and there was a nice, friendly buzz in the air. I understand that this theatre has been staging shows for some 70 years. Now that I've experienced this gem, I'll make a point of returning frequently in the future. Plus, its great location near Avenida Del Mar makes it perfect for a dinner and show evening.

Such an intimate playhouse! Only 60 seats and stage production is quite impressive. Watched its…read morelatest musical The Spitfire Grill and it was wonderful! There's a nice patio to linger on before, during intermission, and after the show to meet the cast. There's a whole lineup of musical productions to check out in the next few months such as 80 Days Around the World and Adam's Family. Don't miss it!

My family and I attended an older, classic rock/orchestral event at this venue…read more Located on the UC Irvine campus, this theatre is very nice and modern. The lobby was very clean and shiny, and the restrooms were large and clean. The theatre's interior was very beautiful and comfortable. Every comfortable seat in the theatre offers a perfect view of the stage, and the sound system was perfect. The employees were all very friendly and professional, and they assisted anyone and everyone who needed help. Though the music was a tad different from what we are used to on the radio, the performers worked hard and did a GREAT job of keeping the audience engaged and entertained.

Our seats are on the top level dead center. I was looking forward to a wonderful experience, Then a…read morelarge lady wearing enough perfume to choke a horse sat next to me. I hadn't realized that I was going to cough all night. The show was excellent. Carole King on piano and James Taylor on guitar were played by British actors who sang and played all the hit songs. The show was very entertaining and enjoyable. Lots of familiar hits.

I drive by this theater weekly and never realized it was there. Local theater is a unique…read moreexperience and it's intimate. Beyond grateful to be invited to a local production (yes, we paid for our tickets), as this was the first time experiencing theater in a setting like this. The actors are from our local and surrounding communities. Tickets are affordable and supporting local artists/talent is important. I appreciate a great night of entertainment!

Congratulations! I found a theater that beat the Pantages in discomfort! I know its an old venue…read morebut these are the worst seats I have ever had the displeasure of sitting in for so long. By the end of show my behind hurt, my knees hurt. It was just awful. This is also the first time in my many years of show going I saw (and heard) people leaving during intermission due the discomfort of the seats. One lady even screamed in the narrow passage way to I assume the rest of her party (MY KNEES CANT TAKE ANYMORE). Her husband then said yeah Im running her home and ill be back. This was my first time going to this theater so my first impressions were good at first. Staff seemed personable. We went to see August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. I have never been to a theater in a U shape before. I have decided I dont care for it. There were so many times where I didnt know what was going on because the actors back was to me. I dont know if there was a kiss, a nose snuggle, who knows. My partner also point out that in one scene on our side we saw that one actor was rubbing anothers foot. This was how the piece came back from the dark. He pointed out that the folks on the other side had zero clue because they just saw her back. He also pointed out how much wasnt really used and the set could have been "pushed back" for better viewing and I agree. I also found it distracting for me to see the audience across, folks were laughing and speaking in times that didnt call for it and for someone like me who is ever observant it was a distraction. Final complaint the smoke machine was too much for me. It literally made me start coughing. The people I was with also said it got to them in other ways. The sound was good, lighting good. If I am invited back to a performance at this place as I was this time, I would have to see the run time of the piece. This piece went on for almost 3 hours and oh how could I forget started close to 20 minutes late! Just not cool man. As a first time goer it made me wonder if this is the norm for this theater and would have to keep that in mind as well.