The Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center is such a great venue if you appreciate a smaller, intimate…read moreconcert experience. With only about 450 seats, there really isn't a bad seat in the house, and they consistently bring in fun and entertaining acts. On Saturday, 05/09, we caught Daybreak, a tribute to Barry Manilow, and it was a blast. The lead singer mentioned several times that he was battling a cold and wasn't thrilled with his vocal register that night, but honestly, I thought he sounded very good. The group is based out of Florida, so having them come through town felt like a real treat. They played all the hits, the frontman even has a resemblance to Barry, and you could tell that when fully healthy, his pipes can absolutely hit every note. Really fun evening, great crowd, and another reminder of why this venue is such a hidden gem in the South Bay.

The Norris Theater has been showing wonderful plays, musicians, tribute bands for decades. I…read morerecently saw the incomparable Sharon Owens perform as Barbra Streisand. She nailed Barbra. Her look, her hands, her voice, her singing. If you have a chance to see Ms Owens, do not hesitate. She is magnificent. I have seen Barbra live 4 times and as I told Sharon Owens, her performance was remarkable

We visited about a dozen venues while looking for the right location for our daughter's bat…read moremitzvah, and the Norris Pavilion immediately stood out as the clear choice. The space offers a lot of flexibility with multiple rooms and layout options. It's very roomy. Our ~135 guests were comfortable throughout dinner, dancing, and mingling. Dani was wonderful from start to finish. She supported us for months during the planning process with professionalism and knowledge, and she went the extra mile to assist during the event. Her help was thoughtful and made a real difference. The Norris Pavilion is a stunning venue, and we would love to celebrate there again in the future.

Had our wedding here in November of 2023. Beautiful venue with ample parking and large enough for…read moreon-site ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner reception. We used an outside catering company and even with the outside catering fee, the venue is super affordable and accommodated all of our needs. Tables, chairs, flatware, china and glassware are included! The lighting was beautiful and we were more than happy with the pavilion. The little details like built-in bar, customized marquee, dressing rooms, personalized gobo, and front fountain were just icing on the cake. Linda was our on site contact and she was an absolute joy to work with. My original wedding venue fell through 54 days before my wedding date and Linda showed us the venue and we booked right away. She is knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our event exactly what we wanted. Linda was really excited about all the details that we wanted like Korean drumming during cocktail hour, stringing wedding wishes from our guests as decorations, acapella singing during ceremony and for the father daughter dance. She found creative ways for us to incorporate all the details and helped us make it happen instead of discouraging us like other venue managers did at other venues we looked at. This venue is definitely a hidden gem and worth your consideration for your event.

Great staff and my daughter is enjoying the hip hop class. It was so crowded that they created…read moreanother class for the older kids. It is so enjoyable to see my daughter enjoying herself and having fun learning the different body moves. Thank you!

Great staff. My daughter had a great time. Just a bit busy and overcrowded, but I'm glad the studio…read moreis thriving.

My son has been taking lessons here almost since they opened. The teachers are professional…read moremusicians with their own bands, and they are so patient with the kids. Students can perform a few times a year. Most performances are at Norris Theatre and once a year is in the parking lot between Bristol Farms and CVS. Every child (and teen and adult!) is welcome, whether they're focused on one instrument or just wanting exposure to playing music. Love that the Doll family opened this studio on the hill.

Great musically talented instructors and awesome and friendly staff all the way from front office,…read moreand teachers. You can tell that the instructors care about music and each student. Haley at the front office is friendly and professional. Alec, Marcus are amazing guitar instructors who ensures that each kid has amazing time in music.

KNOW that this Miss Taiwan World Pageant is NOT the same thing as the Miss Taiwanese American…read morePageant. If you're trying to figure out which pageant to go with, go with the Miss Taiwanese American Pageant one. This pageant is among the MOST disorganized pageants anyone could ever sign up for. The event started late, & many of the guests who attended had to leave because the event was running late. (There were no food booths anywhere nearby!) Anyhow, I made the mistake of signing up for this pageant when I didn't fully understand the drama that happened between Taiwan Center Foundation of Greater Los Angeles (aka Taiwan Center in Rosemead) and Jack Liu, the Chairman/CEO of the Miss Taiwan Foundation/Miss Taiwan World Foundation (which runs the Miss Taiwan World Pageant, Miss Teen Taiwan World Pagent, Miss Pre-Teen Taiwan World Pageant, Miss Jr Taiwan World Pageant, & Mr. Jr Taiwan World Pageant.) I was even warned to not join that pageant when I first signed up. A weird thing about this pageant was that Jack said that individuals could automatically get a princess title if they said they were from another state or country. So if you said you were born or lived in Argentina or Pennsylvania, you'd get the title of "Miss Taiwan Argentina" or "Miss Taiwan Pennsylvania." However when I asked if I could get the title of "Miss Taiwan Arkansas" since I was born in Arkansas, they unfortunately turned me down. Very strange. The day after the pageant, he asks that everyone meets at the San Gabriel Mission to take photos. There were many volunteer photographers; however, I was never given a copy of the photos taken of me. Unfortunately, my filtered reviews here on Yelp were deleted... So if you'd like, you can contact me directly to understand the controversies around this pageant over the last several years.

Jack Liu is a very sensible and funny man. The pageant itself is a fun opportunity for people who…read morearen't very competitive. The pageant is not as competitive as other pageants out there but nevertheless, there is still an intro, q and a, and introducing a place in Taiwan.

I've bought two instruments from Palos Verdes Music House (a ukulele bass and a baritone ukulele)…read moreand have been very pleased with both. Jon the owner is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Living in Long Beach there are other music stores clcoser to me but it is well worth the drive to shop here. I might even start coming here for lessons soon. I would highly recommend this store to my musician friends especially over the big corporate stores. You gotta help the mom and pop stores out and this is a good one.

This place is SO friendly and helpful! Jon is GREAT...he and his staff were so helpful with a…read morecello rental for my daughter. We were so grateful to find a place on the hill to help us out. Thanks, PVMH!!!!

The good: This is a super cool concept claw arcade where you…read morecan win small and cute prizes like stuffed animals, bracelets and balls without needing to converse with a worker. My daughter won a princess bracelet and loves it (we ended up having to spend $8 to get it). I liked how bright and well lit the space was and liked that there wasn't overstimulating loud party music like there is at other claw arcades. The space is open, inviting and new. The bad: The machine was confusing to operate to get coins. I slid my credit card a few times and it didn't work but eventually used ApplePay. You have to click the yellow "continue" button at the bottom which I missed at first because it's small. Every game required two coins and the two big machine required 3 which is $2 and $3. This is more expensive than other claw machine arcades I've been to. It was also more difficult to win the small toys compared to the other claw arcade I've been to (I've been to 3 others at this point). The interesting: There's no attendant or workers inside. Just cameras. This is a chain Japanese business with other locations all over the state.

The claws are rigged to drop the prize. No shaking or anything to cause it to suddenly open and let…read morethe prize go. Sad because my little one was so upset after grabbing so many times and it dropping it each time. We have been to several clawcades and this is the first time we had this happen. Spoke to the person working telling him something was wrong since the claws popped open each time and he shrugged saying "well you aren't guaranteed to win". Save your money and little kid heartache.

We had the most incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service…read moreduring our wine tasting and dinner was truly impeccable--attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed without ever feeling intrusive. You can tell this team takes pride in what they do. The wine tasting was beautifully curated, and the staff did such a great job walking us through each pour, sharing helpful details, and making the whole experience feel relaxed but still elevated. Every question we had was answered with ease, and the pacing was spot-on. Dinner was just as impressive. Our table shared the chicken, steak, and salmon, and every single dish was outstanding. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the steak was tender and rich, and the salmon was beautifully prepared--fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Sharing everything family-style made it even better because we got to try a little of everything, and honestly, there wasn't a single miss. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. We felt genuinely taken care of the entire evening, and it made the night feel special. This is the kind of service and dining experience that makes you want to come back immediately--and bring friends. Highly recommend for a wine tasting, date night, or special occasion. We'll absolutely be back.

Enjoyed this wine spot tucked near the Pennisula mall. I stopped by for a tasting with friends and…read morethe waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. They had a wide variety of wines and options. Will stop by again for dinner.

If you're looking for a place where musicians combine their knowledge, experience, passion and…read morepatience to help every student reach their full potential, look no further. I've had excellent piano teachers in the past, but none have so evidently wanted to share the joy of music, nor encourage me to explore my own musical expression. From what I've seen and experienced, Herbert wants his students to learn, have fun, and discover all that piano music has to offer. He and Doris, who is welcoming and supportive, have created a musical gem in the South Bay.

Practiced with Herbert for many years. Not only is he a fantastic teacher, but also a great mentor…read moreand role model. The quality of education here is outstanding, and Herbert knows how to keep people interested and motivated. Highly recommend Hyperium Conservatory for all ages and experience levels.

Our family LOVES Zenesisx! My two 11 year old boys, specifically. A gamer's dream! Definitely a…read morevibe. We had my son's 11th birthday celebration here. 2 hours of unlimited play for 10 players (extra cost for additional players). 2 large tables. A huge birthday sign with my son's name on the big screen. A party host that will guide you and your party through party photos, birthday song and even 1 favorite song picked by the birthday celebrant for the cool lit dance floor. They also have an option for a loud confetti machine that goes off after the birthday song which is a great surprise for the kids. This is all coordinated with Sophie via email. Shout out to Sophie, who also was our party host! She's just as awesome as this place is! Planning was so easy because of her. Even the pre-party questionnaire thought of everything. You bring your own food/drinks for your guests (we opted for Costco finger foods to be easy). They supply paper plates, napkins, tongs and serving spoons. They also supply the 10 players cold drinks. Most importantly, they clean up after you. We currently have the X-pass (unlimited play) for both boys and are utilizing it to the fullest. We are here at least once a week for a few hours. We even take a break to bring in our lunch from Dilly's to eat at their large tables/benches. So convenient for wfh parents like me. I can connect to their guest WiFi and even plug my laptop on a nearby floor outlet. They have their own bathrooms. The entire place is big, well kept and clean. Lots of VR games to choose from. Additional games to choose from (not just VR). The equipment, chairs and benches are luxe and comfortable. The workers here are awesome, attentive and friendly. We love it here!

Fun place for kids and adults! VR, PS5, Nintendo & Nintendo 2, PCs! You can either pay $10 for one…read morehour for everything except VR or $30 for all included. They also offer monthly passes for unlimited gaming. There are tournaments each month too! They have a dance floor area and comfy seating areas which are perfect if you're hosting a party. Their party package seems pretty popular especially for kids and is pretty reasonably priced at $600 but they don't offer food so you're going to need to bring in or order from nearby places which there are many more now in the mall. I've noticed they can be closed from time to time for private events so check their IG account for updates and they are good on posting those. If you're a newbie, the staff here are super helpful to get you up and going.