Huge fan of Cirque Du Soleil. It's a chance for us to go back to our childhoods when life was…read morefilled with wonder and excitement. Kooza by Cirque du Soleil was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The show blends jaw-dropping acrobatics with laugh-out-loud clowning and a live band that gives the whole thing an electric, almost magical energy. The set design is stunning--colorful, immersive, and constantly shifting--and the costumes are a feast for the eyes. Every act brought something unique: from heart-stopping tightrope walkers to contortionists who seemed to defy human anatomy. I honestly forgot to blink during some of the performances. What really stood out was the emotional storytelling and the humor. The clowns (not your typical birthday-party kind) had the whole audience giggling, and the show strikes a great balance between thrill and heart. Logistics-wise, everything was smooth. The staff were super friendly, parking was manageable, and there were plenty of snacks and drinks. Pro tip: get there early to soak in the atmosphere! If you're even thinking about going--do it. It's pure magic under the big top.

This is my second time seeing Cirque Du Soeil "first one was over 20 years ago"…read more The music was live with a killer metallica meets French rainforest Andes vibe. This one wasn't quite as good as the one I went to years ago "but was still good" My favorite part where the contortionist, and the clowns. The clowns were hilarious and even interacted with the crowds. On the negitive side where wifey and I were seated our view was obscured by nets on some parts of the show, so if you go try to get in the center. Bottom line is if you've never been, Cirque Du Soleil is a must see, it'll make you smile, laugh, and mesmerized all at the same time.

2 general admission tickets with first come, first serve seating is going to cost you $70. I may be…read morespoiled with the Vegas shows and acts but this was not worth $70. I don't have kids to enjoy it for me so that was a double whammy. It was about 90 degrees outside and inside the tent is about an extra 5 degrees hotter. Our three o'clock show didn't start until 3:30 so we waited and watched the children play on the show floor. The majority of the first hour was dedicated to dancing. Cool, but that gets old quick. We saw a woman hang from a makeshift chandelier for about 10 minutes and nothing else - whoop de doo. The men jump on a trampoline and do the same jumps over and over with a few people added each time - yawn. The best part were the trapeze women gliding on the air and throwing themselves to a man swinging them from about 15-20 feet high. The motorcycle run in the metal circle contraption was pretty interesting as well. My S/O threw a potato to a guy and landed it on his fork - lols. Yeaaa... I'm a real sucker for circus shows and magic tricks but this one didn't really get to me. Lesson learned. I'll leave the good acts to the people in Vegas. 2 stars for the okay A-okay show and an extra star to the woman who gave me my lemonade and water for free. I must've looked like I was going to pass out or something but thanks!

Before I went to see Circus Vargas, I searched for comments on the seating choices. There weren't…read moremany. So, I will direct my comment on that area. The best seats under the tent are the two "blue" banks on each side of the main entrance (called Arena seats or $35 seats). Each row in these banks stands slightly higher than the previous one. There is no seat assignment, so if you want to be close up, you'd better grab the front seats. I would rather take the middle rows in one of these banks, because the height of the middle rows is perfect for watching the variety of shows, some of which are on the ground, and some are up above. DO NOT get VIP seating, because they are too close to the act and therefore, you will end up missing some stuff. For example, the clowns always stand in the middle of VIP seats and focus on the blue seats. If you are seated in the VIP area, you will end up looking towards the ceiling to see the clown's face. That is, if the light projectors has not already blinded you. Moreover, VIP seats have large projectors installed right in front of them, somewhat blocking the view, especially for a small kid. The only time you will need VIP seating is when you can't go early (to grab seats). The "assigned" VIP seating will save you in this case. No matter what you do, do not ever buy the second row in the VIP seating. They stand at the same level as the first VIP row and, I think, are the worst seats under the tent. I hope this helps someone.

Saw this come across my social media and got tickets right away! My partner and I really enjoyed…read morethe show ! Horses were great and all of the acrobats were amazing'! This was held in Charleston SC! They set up a tent with plenty of seats along with a concession tent. Would recommend.

We had the pleasure of attending this unique performance at Emma Prusch Park this past weekend, a…read more90-minute display of tricks and artistry by horses and their accompanying human performers (with a 15 minute intermission halfway through). It was a small set up, two circus tents (plain on the outside, no decor, nothing showy). One of the tents had a concession stand inside, selling funnel cakes, hot dogs, dill pickles, snow cones, and more. We snacked on a baked soft pretzel and an ice cold lemonade while there. The bigger tent was set up for the show, large numbers on the seats making everything easy to find. Sitting ringside front row was awesome, though not necessary to have a great view. The horses were beautiful and of various breeds, each with a unique personality and characteristics as they showcased their talents for the audience in pairs, groups, or solo, including bowing, rearing (standing on its hind legs), eating from an audience member's bag of popcorn, even pooping! Okay, that last one wasn't part of the show, but it happens, and the pile of poop got scooped up in a timely manner before the aerialist twirling in the air landed on it. Beyond the horses doing their thing on stage, there was a range of acts by different artists to wow the crowd, including roman riding (standing on two horses as they galloped in a circle), equestrian vaulting, curtain acrobatics, aerialist performances on a candelabra chandelier, and even a fire show which included skipping with a jump rope in flames (a female performer, not a horse) to upbeat arabic music. In fact, plenty of awesome tunes captured the attention of attendees during the show, like the theme music of Game of Thrones and Pirates of the Caribbean, spanish melodies, and even a horse dancing in the ring to what sounded like russian fast tempo rhythms. It was adorable and just made me smile. This is not your typical circus, it's a family affair, with even a little girl riding and standing on a trotting horse, a 10th generation acrobatic equestrian in the Cirque Ma'Ceo family (creator and director, Olissio Zoppe). And the smaller setting creates an intimate vibe to appreciate the equestrian arts and magical environment created for guests of all ages. We certainly enjoyed the entertaining and enamoring experience. They'll be performing in San Jose for one more weekend, at the end of June, for anyone in the bay area who wants to check out the show.

I was here for a science show, which ended up being super educational and fun. Great little theater…read morein a beautiful campus.

Attended the Wild & Scenic Film Festival here this past weekend, and though I loved the event, the…read morevenue not so much. Parking was free for this event, in Lot 1, the closest parking lot... with plenty of stairs to climb to get to the theatre. Not a problem for me, I could use the exercise, but not ideal for everyone. The theatre's pretty average, lots of seating, (stadium seating assuring good viewing of the stage and screen), no memorable decor or features, the sound quality was okay, a bit echoey during the live music performance on stage, a little better during the film showing. Leg room is minimal. Sitting in aisle seats in a packed theater, we had a get up multiple times to let people through. The courtyard/outdoor open space was small, especially for an event like this, and it was crowded. They had to use a separate room/theater for overflow seating. Though it was far from perfect, it was a sufficient venue for the event we attended.

Wow, what an amazing experience! I got an opportunity to watch the Peninsula Symphony perform at…read morethe Flint Center thanks to Yelp. =) Since it was open seating, me and my sister were able to choose where we wanted to sit. We got there an hour before the show started, so we were able to sit in the 6th row (middle)! I was surprised to see a lot of people already seated an hour before the show, too. There was a man speaking on stage, and he was discussing the show. I thought that was pretty cool. He went over the program and gave us some background info. Ten minutes before the show started, I saw all the performers tuning their instruments. There was definitely a lot of noise on stage. =) Finally, the lights began to dim and the show was about to start. I was waiting in anticipation. =) I really enjoyed the first half of the show. All the flamenco dancers made the show really interesting. They all did a great job dancing to the music, too. I liked how there was a 20 minute intermission. This gave people time to use the restroom or just get up and stretch. The second half of the show was mainly a guitarist. He played all the songs without looking at any notes! I was really impressed. Overall, the Peninsula Symphony was a really great show.

My mom was a vocal major in college, and had classical music playing in our house every day. I…read morecould have been a musicology minor in college myself. I think I was less than 10 credits away. Growing up, I was the 3rd chair violinist in the school orchestra and I played the piano competitively throughout high school. Sadly, after college, I rarely got the chance to play either instrument, and I'm not even sure if I sat at a piano today, I could play. My mom and I had the pleasure of seeing the Peninsula Symphony kick off their 60th season at Flint Center on Saturday. Acclaimed concert pianist Jeffrey Siegel played one of my favorite concertos, Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of Romantic masterpieces. I left feeling inspired to take up the piano again. Tickets to concerts are very affordable, and they perform at various concert halls throughout the Valley. Check out their schedule for upcoming concerts. I know I need a little more culture in my life, and this is something my mom and I can enjoy together, which is great for mother-daughter bonding.

This is a lovely local theater that I have come back to many times over the years, and I have…read morealways enjoyed their productions. They operate in portable buildings behind the Triton Museum. It is a casual setting with plenty of parking. They always have an intermission and offer complimentary beverages and cookies. It is a great choice for an evening out; an opportunity to see a live performance at a reasonable price and support your local arts! Most recently we saw an entertaining rendition of "The Hound of the Baskervilles"!

Cute little community theater showcasing some really good talent. Performing arts as being kept…read morealive in places like this little hidden gem and we have to support them. I've been to multiple shows and the performances have always been top notch. They are clever with few props and simple stage setup. Keep going Santa Clara players!

A great way to support your local arts and dance programs!…read more Redwood City's own Ballet America (ballet school) puts on this show every year in mid December, and includes ballet students from all ages (4 and up) to participate. Though the cast is primarily students (and even some parents), they do also use instructors and a few professional dancers to fill out the main roles (e.g. sugar plum fairy, snow queen, etc). The result is magical, fun and surprisingly polished for what you'd expect from a local, low-budget production. The performance period is short: only 2 days & nights, which makes sense considering all the young children involved. We attended the final 2009 performance on Dec 11. Though typically held at the Fox theatre downtown (which is in the throes of a foreclosure saga), this year it was held at the Sequoia High School theater (Carrington Hall), a surprisingly nice venue with a colonial Spanish design, built in 1904. As usual, we enjoyed the show and came away feeling like the Holiday season had REALLY begun. Until next year!

The 2010 Nutcracker production from Ballet America was astonishing in the quality of the dancing…read more Every year this production continues to improve in the choreography and the ability of those dancing on stage. This year was no exception. The professionals that accompanied the junior company dancers and those that were our featured dancers were incredibly accomplished and a delight to watch. I heard from folks in the audience that they felt the choreography was more difficult than in the past, and the dancers were excellent! The people I heard this from do not see dance productions that often, but have come to this Nutcracker in the past. The show date tends to fall on the first Friday or Saturday of December. I hope people reading this review will hold that date for the 2011 performance. I overheard another patron say the length of the performance was perfect, and was just as enjoyable as any of the major productions in the area. Redwood City is very lucky to have a production of this quality in their midst.

Amazing actors and costumes and lots of fun and entertainment! Highly recommend…read more New year celebration for kids

These guys rock! From small scale drama or comedy performances to New Year shows, it's catching and…read moremesmerizing. This is a small theater, about 60 people capacity. Actors don't use microphones. The New Year shows are interactive and both, kids and adults enjoy them. Wonderful costumes, decorations, enthusiastic performances. What a treat!