Such a beautiful park maintained jointly by the Montalvo arts center and santa clara county parks…read more It's truly a hidden gem in Saratoga with beautifully maintained lawns, and ample trails. The Great Lawn in front of the main building ie the Montalvo Center allows picnics without reservations - just set up camp under a tree. There's a very well maintained Italian garden right next to the great lawn with varieties of succulents, a pagoda like structure and cedars. Also saw a wedding in progress while we were there and it is such a beautiful location for it! I will definitely visit again to explore the trails. Parking can be a little hard on weekends but you gotta just wait till a spot opens. If the event venue is booked out - that makes parking harder since they reserve a lot for guests. Free entry and free parking

A dear friend is a member of Montalvo Arts Center and grateful for her to provide me some needed…read moreescapism as her luncheon guest. All proceeds support Montalvo Arts Center with the aid of a battalion of volunteers, young and old. From the first hello by Gail when greeted at check-in to exiting venue, high touch experience. Thoughtfully coordinated and seamlessly orchestrated, including redirecting exiting auto traffic due to nearby auto accident. Meal was delightful including iced tea and coffee. Can upgrade to wine and bubbly for a fee. There were roaming models (Sunny - a Tita from the Philippines - was in our area) showcasing outfits from a local Los Gatos boutique. Raffle for a 10 person dinner onsite. Gift shop with crafts to buy. Have more time can explore grounds. Was encouraged to take home the floral centerpieces which had plastic floral bags to aid with transport. If don't have a generous friend to treat you to luncheon, can purchase tix for $75. I was excited to learn they host Sunday high teas in November before Thanksgiving. Will add to my Yelp! High Tea collection.

Intimate theater with a lively musical theater crew, and other wonderful performances…read more What a cozy theater! I got to see In the Heights and really enjoyed it. Amateur theater with an outstanding dedicated cast. What fun! I heard the productions have improved from what it was years ago. I really enjoyed it. Come support your local theater and the arts!

Most of the shows here are very good, great artists, costumes n music, well done. Theater is very…read morecozy, no bad seats. Hope to seee more shows in the future.

This is a top notch community theatre company that puts on great shows season after season…read more Recently my favorites have been "Singing in the Rain" and "A Little Night Music."Amazing performers and I love that they use a live orchestra too!

Their presentation are consistently high in quality. I look…read moreforward each year to seeing and enjoying their presentations!

Partake in the Theater Arts at West Valley College. Delve into thespian world…read more One of the nicest community college campuses due to the natural settings and small rolling hills along the creek. The air seems cleaner here too. The small and vibrant theater has been a haven for budding artists drawn to the stage. Both experienced and new students can get involved along with folks from the greater community. Always joyful to seea play here. Director Bruce De Les Dernier's last show was 'The Christmas Carol' on November 26, 2023. He had been directing shows for over 30 years. A wonderful man with a full white beard and shy playful smile that lights up a room.

This is a beautiful theater on a beautiful community college campus in Saratoga…read more It's probably time to replace the chairs, but otherwise this theater appears to have kept up pretty well with stage and prop design, sound and lighting advances. This particular production of Guys and Dolls features a large, talented cast and the lead roles all had strong voices and the choreography -- especially for a college production -- was fabulous!

This was our first time here. We came to see the comedian Jeff Dunham perform. The whole property…read moreis quite vast. It's nice and warm out in the late afternoon, but can get cold and windy once the sun goes down. They have two restaurants and a concession stand for food and drinks. For performance nights they open up a few bars. There are some spectacular views from different part of the property. I love that there are different areas to lounge and enjoy your food and drinks. The service is friendly and informative. If you're there for a performance you should arrive early for the best parking spots. Also be aware there are several steep inclines and declines on the property. If you have any issues with walking it might be a challenge as some areas are uneven. But they do offer golf cart rides to and from the parking lot to the main plaza as well as to the amphitheater. You just need to ask an employee nearby. There are no bad seats in the amphitheater from what I could tell. The sound is amazing, but can get loud for those sensitive to loud music. I would love to go back and see more performances at that venue and maybe try one of their restaurants.

We had the pleasure of seeing the beautiful and talented Diana Ross last night. She put on an…read moreamazing show. I loved all the songs she sang and her beautiful outfits. To me, she still sounded amazing and looked amazing. She mentioned to the audience that she is 82 years old and honestly, it doesn't show. We have been to the mountain winery many times over the years for other concerts. Every new year they release a schedule of the upcoming concerts series. This venue is unique because it's small and more intimate. Every seat has an amazing view of the stage. They do have wine tasting tours on Saturdays. You can also purchase wine to enjoy during the concerts. They have several options for food. You can reserve a table at the Chateau La Cresta. The is a fine dining experience and offers guests a full sit-down 3-course meal, overlooking the breathtaking views of the valley. We have been to the Chateau La Cresta several times when we opted for the dinner and a show. The food is usually very good. The views from the Chateau deck are amazing. The last time we ate at to the Chateau was to see Daryl Hall, and our meal wasn't the best. All the other times we've had a meal here have been very good. Parking can get sparse the later you arrive. I recommend coming at least an hour before the event, especially if you need ADA parking. Getting out of the parking lot, after concert, gets very congested. They do have attendance handling the parking traffic, which helps. It can get chilly in the evening, so I recommend wearing layers or being a light jacket or sweater. Some people even bring blankets. I'm looking forward to see what the 2027 concert series has to offer. We will definitely be back next year.

A great venue and very nice management!! We had several…read moreperformances at this venue and tony ,sean and Andy did everything to make our experience as smooth and easy as possible, working with these gentlemen was a great experience.

From the owner: The Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Theater is a 400-seat theater available for rent to the…read morelocal community. This theater offers top audio, video, and lighting capabilities for a variety of different performances including dances, orchestras, concerts, theatrical plays, and presentations.

My daughter has been dancing at Deep Dance for two years,…read moreand I am amazed at how much she has grown as a dancer in this short time. She loves going to the studio and takes multiple classes a week. It's a small intimate studio, but filled with so much talent and passion. The teachers know all the kids. There's a focus on building technique and challenging the kids to develop their skills, while still creating a warm and fun environment. My daughter loves being a part of their shows as well as the opportunity to participate in dance competitions, while making good friends along the way. We are so grateful for Maria and Deep Dance!

My daughter has been dancing in this studio for more than a year now and she absolutely loves it…read more She started when she was 6, and now she has 3 big performances on stage, a teacher she adores, and a whole community of fellow dancers. As a parent I'm very happy with her progress and just seeing her so engaged and excited about dance brings so much joy to my heart.

Congratulations to CPAA and every performer for the Feb 22nd gala…read more We enjoyed all the performances along with beautiful outfit, choreography and diversity of performances Nice job

We came for a chinese new years celebration which featured some professional and amateur…read moreperformances on the stage. A little out of place being in a strip mall, but it is nice inside with a well lit stage and a good sound system. I'd like to come check out more activities.

I rented out the space for my senior recital and I was very happy with how everything turned out…read more They have a convenient online booking system and they offer a very reasonable rate. The venue is appealing both in terms of looks and sound quality, and the seating arrangement is nicely arranged. The people who manage the venue are responsive and helpful, and I highly recommend it for anyone who is hosting a small recital or doing a recording.

We had a great concert at Musikhaus. The facility is very nice and they set up the chairs and music…read morestands as we requested. We listened to the recording and the sound was good. Definitely will be back.

Nice festival, caver band playing, food trucks, & vendors…read more Many vendors that have been here in the past that we were looking for are not here this year sadly.

Awesome art and wine festival, with plenty of food, wine, art and merchandise vendors displaying a…read moreplethora of items to peruse. A great setup, spacious enough to accommodate a decent amount of people comfortably, mainly an adult crowd (I only saw a few kids in attendance throughout the day), and it just set the perfect vibe for me and my bf. We did a little bit of shopping, and listened to the awesome sounds of the musicians performing on stage (Johnny Neri Band, and the Houserockers) while dancing to hits like My Girl and Have You Ever Seen the Rain. We also had a couple glasses of wine, and enjoyed some treats from a few of the food trucks on site (Fresh Catch Poke, Road Dogs, Luv's Brownies) as we picnicked underneath the shade of beautiful trees. FYI, most food trucks left around 4:15pm, more than an hour before the event ended. But it was more than sufficient, a variety of choices for snacks and desserts (about 5 trucks total), never any long lines or waits. It was a well organized and lovely event and a perfect way to spend our Sunday afternoon.