Saville Theater

(12 reviews)

1.1 mi

Honestly, I would give these ladies 10 stars if that was possible. What a bunch of creative,…read moreclassy, and gorgeous women! I loved how confident they all were, and that women of all shapes and sizes were represented in their troupe. I've been twice now, with husband and friends, the most recent trip on Valentine's Day for their sold-out show. So much fun! I would recommend this show to anyone (ok, maybe anyone other than my parents)- I've never cheered so hard or smiled so much in a two hour period. My only tip would be to get to Queen Bee's early- you'll want good seats for the show, and the dancers usually reserve a few rows for their friends, so you won't have the full range of seats you'd expect for the venue. Thanks ladies! Can't wait for the next show :)

Wow, amazing performances by all these lovely ladies. I have seen them about 4 times, Tiki Beat…read more2016, Tiki Beat 2018, San Diego Spirits Festival 2017 & Dynasty 2017. And you best believe I have bought tickets for their upcoming show, Elixir 2018. I love watching each of their performances and honestly they just keep getting better and better. They put their whole hearts and wonderful personalities into each act. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will go home and feel empowered by your body cause these women are natural beauties and their confidence and diversity is empowering. If you are a local or just visiting this beautiful city and you want to see some amazing burlesque, follow them on instagram and go to their next show. Much love ladies, keep doing your thing!

Mistress Michele Photo: RD Photography

Photo: Vixen Photography

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Madison Jane Photo: Morat

Sherman Academy

3.7

(3 reviews)

0.7 mi

My son is biracial, and at the time 4yrs old. This was the only school in our area.The first day I…read moredrop him off the teacher wouldn' care if she was going to fast. Knowing he comes from a English home. I use to think that the Spanish culture was gentle, sweet, and patience. I was wrong. That teacher seem like she had something wrong with her eyes. She didn't even help my son knowing he had an IP, and wouldn't try to slow down. I could tell my son was starting to get uncomfortable, and couldn't wait to get home....Hes now in another school. Doing a lot better and getting the proper education he needed. I went to this school when I was a child.(I am African-American) Only to understand why my parents moved me out of this school. Just because they keep changing this school with nice things doesn't mean that they nice. If it wasn't for one of the ladies in the Office who has a little girl. That star is for her/them. Thank you. She/they helped me, and my son. I put him here because of a favorite teacher with out her here anymore this school just isn't the same. RIP Mrs. Elemi Class of 90, 91, & 92" You will never be forgotten as long as I'm here

A gem in the rough, this school is in start-up phase after closing down for 2-3 years for a…read morecomplete reconstruction. The heart of the academic program is a dual immersion concept where students spend half the day learning in Spanish and half the day learning in English. Dare I say that this is a superior model and fairer to English language learners than the total Spanish immersion at certain magnet schools with huge waiting lists? Sherman is a neighborhood school and the student body has a very high proportion of English language learners from poor families. Nonetheless, the sense one gets from visiting the new campus is one of wholesomeness. Indeed, the students' exuberance for learning is matched by the evident commitment of their family members to their kids' education. The teachers, all hand-picked by the forward-looking principal who championed the dual immersion concept with the district, seem deeply committed to the educational mission. One hang-up: The administration seems a bit disorganized due to being in start-up phase. I hope these issues take care of themselves in the next year as they find their groove.

Beyond Babel

(130 reviews)

1.1 mi

Okay so this one is for my little dancers. Beyond Babel is as if your entire world was one giant…read moredance-off. The dance moves as you would hope were phenomenal. Seriously I didn't realize the human body could bend, twist, shake, etc., like that. Maybe the cast isn't human? Maybe they are aliens from Dancetron come to teach us to lay down our guns and pick up the beat? The choreography is creative and the moves are very clean and tight. I won't lie to you, this wasn't exactly my jam. My daughters love this show and this was the second time seeing it. I was told it was a spin on Romeo & Juliet which is cool and I saw some common threads but sometimes was left just going "huh?" Still a lot of "wow" factor in the dance. The theater is pretty neat. Located off Imperial Avenue, it looks like this took over two houses? There is the front lobby which you have to exit to go around back to the theater itself. The first floor holds the majority of the seats which look comfy. The second floor where my wife and I sat was bar stool seats overlooking a balcony. I wasn't very comfortable after a while and kept fidgeting. Get seats on first floor. The dancers also move through the audience. It didn't happen this time but my girls and wife said the stage also moves. They also said this show was different at times which would allow it to be fresh even for a repeat visit. You could tell there were a lot of die hard fans shouting out at dancers by name. The creators, Keone and Mari, have a lot to be proud of and it would not surprise me to see this hit Broadway. If love dance and want to support local artists hit Beyond Babel. Okay, I'm done. Time to moonwalk my way off the stage.

This is the best thing to ever happen to San Diego. The Beyond Babel Theater just outside downtown…read morewas a former boxing gym converted into an amazing theater and is already building a buzz!. This show will captivate every emotion. If you aren't really into dance, it is still a must see! They hold shows nightly except Mon and Wed. Sat and Sun they have 2 shows at 2:30 & 7:30. The choreography and dancers are just captivating. The dancing is so tastefully done and intricate to each scene. The emotions you experience during this show will leave a standing ovation every night. This is a MUST SEE!!!! Keone and Mari are just masters at story telling, but this show has gone above and BEYOND anything I have ever seen

The best show you will ever see!! The entire cast is extremely talented!

A must see!

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Crab Carillon

4.6

(9 reviews)

0.7 mi

I love this place. Go to the west side of the 25th Street overpass above the 94 freeway and bring…read morea metal rod. You'll notice that the railing has chimes on it. You play the chimes by running alongside the railing and running your stick across the bars. The piece is called "Crab Carillon", and it was made by Roman de Salvo (artist) and Joseph Waters (composer). The melody is a palindrome. *Wicked cool* I find it works best with a brisk walk.

Let me get this straight. The idea here is to encourage people to bring a long metal object out in…read morepublic with the intention of dragging/scraping it across a bridge to try to play music? Because that's not weird at all. On any other overpass in the city if you saw somebody scraping along with a screwdriver, you'd be on the horn with the cops thinking you're stopping a crackhead from committing a future murder but throw a piano key facade on that bad boy and it's interactive art.

We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams...

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San Diego Japanese School

(2 reviews)

0.9 mi

I started my Japanese language study at San Diego Japanese school years ago. Studied with both…read moreHasegawa-sensei and Fukuda-sensei. They taught wonderful beginning adult language classes. I knew nothing and they were very patient. They spent a lot of time making sure that I knew how to speak politely. I was able to travel to Japan and speak successfully, as well as transition to other Japanese language schools when I moved away from San Diego.

San Diego Japanese school is a small, little gem I really wish more people knew about. That being…read moresaid, as somebody who was a student here from middle school up until early high school, my opinion is definitely more from the high-school student perspective. Hasegawa-sensei and Fukuda-sensei are both sweet, personable and attentive teachers who get to know their students personally and oversee their studies with care, interest and patience. There are various age and skill groups that students are split off into, all of which are taught by various competent teachers and some of which I've kept in contact with over the years (here's looking to you, Chris-sensei!). In the middle of the session there is a small break in which the teachers make and sell homemade onigiri (still warm!), followed by group raijo taiso. You really get a sense of family here- it's honestly hard NOT to fit in and make friends easily here. In addition to language classes, they have some culture classes and occasionally have interesting and informative guests you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. If I remember correctly, we once had some people from the Toyko Philharmonic come and play for us, and every year students get a tour of the Japanese Self Defense Force boat in the harbor. Cool! That being said, you really have to have some self discipline to really get the most out of this school. Meeting only once a week means there is a lot of things to go over in one day, and it is imperative that you upkeep your studies, go through your textbooks and do your lessons in the days between classes! Like with most schools, it can sometimes be easy to be distracted by the social aspect of going every week, so one definitely needs to remember that it is a school, not a place to hang out. I loved it here. Honestly, if anyone was looking to seriously learn Japanese, I would without hesitation refer them to the San Diego Japanese School. Anyone who comes here is in some seriously capable and caring hands.

Imperial Avenue Street Festival

(1 review)

1.2 mi

Free festival featuring two stages of local music and art from around the city. Music styles range…read morefrom Latin, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Folk and local DJs. Bring your own chair and umbrella. There are plenty of food and community vendors with the usual swag and giveaways and a beer garden. Local restaurants and street vendors are also available.

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Cucina Migrante

4.9

(121 reviews)

0.8 mi

Cucina Migrante hosted a cooking experience for 60 executives at my company. It received RAVE…read morereviews. I had one Zoom call with Francesco prior to the event, and he assured me that it would be a unique, dynamic experience and that everything would go well. He is such a warm and welcoming person and I completely trusted him-- which I'm glad I did. The event was chaotic due to the number of people, but they handled it with grace and made everything fun. We had applause break out a few times-- when does that happen with adults? Not often. But they really liked making pasta and I was here for it. Because we had the event outside at Coastal Roots Farm in January, it was a bit chilly. But both Julia at the farm and the whole Cucina Migrante team pivoted well and made the best of the whole experience. I really liked that this felt like an experience and not a class. It felt fun and not forced. AND it was delicious. I think that's what you can expect from this company, so I highly recommend them.

My husband organized a private dinner for my birthday with friends. It was truly such an amazing…read moreexperience. So fun, warm, and heart filling, AND belly filling!!! Chef Simone was amazing! He had some of us help out in the kitchen, and that was really fun/cool to get some tips on prepping some of the items. The food was seriously fantastic. He put together a tomato sauce and guanciale pasta for us, with some side dishes (chicken and prosciutto, mushrooms, and mashed cauliflower) and finished it off with a Tiramisu from scratch! Place a special cake for me on top of that, which was probably one of the best chocolate cake/mousse desserts (sorry I don't know what it's called) I've ever had. I would 100% do this again and highly recommend to anyone looking for something different to do with a big group.

Seasonal produce are so vibrant

Lovely hosts & owners of Cucina Migrante -Francesco & Adisa

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Francesco showing us what garlic is supposed to look like

Cinema Under the Stars

4.7

(229 reviews)

2.6 mi

I went to Cinema Under the Stars a few weeks ago when they were showing Pulp Fiction, and overall…read moreit was a really fun experience. It's a pretty cool concept and a nice change from a traditional movie theater. One thing that surprised me was that it was actually a little more covered than I expected. Based on the name, I thought it would be more open air and exposed to the elements, but the setup was cozier and more sheltered than I anticipated. They have a selection of snacks and beverages available, which was nice, although I do wish they were able to sell alcohol. A beer or glass of wine would have been a great addition to the experience. Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable night out. The atmosphere was great, the movie selection was fun, and I'd definitely go back for another showing.

Wholesome, and independently run. San Diego needs more places like this wonderful theatre. Support…read morelocal theaters!!

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Some Like It Hot

THE LOT La Jolla

I really enjoy the experience of The Lot, but between this location and the one on Liberty Station,…read morethe service always leaves something to be desired. Each visit (three separate occasions), something I've ordered was either forgotten or brought out very late. On this particular visit (Fri, July 3rd), I went to see a movie for my birthday. Unfortunately, due to public transportation, I was unable to make it to the theater as early as I wanted. My movie started @ 1:30, but I didn't make it inside until about 1:40 or so. The trailers were still playing, but the lights were off inside and the other guests seemed to already have their food/drinks. So, I attribute some of the mishap to that. However, there were less than ten people in the theater. So, keep that in mind as well. I ordered poke nachos, a popcorn, and a soda. Pretty simple order, right? My "host" brought out the popcorn + drink pretty swiftly. The popcorn tasted stale, just like another time I'd visited. Even though I'm pretty sure their 1:30 movies are their first showing. About halfway through the movie, I pressed the call button because I still hadn't received my nachos. The host said, "They might be ready now. Let me check." Translation: "I forgot them." That was pretty annoying. Especially as this is the third time something like this has occurred at The Lot. And I've only been three times in total. Luckily, the popcorn was free because it was my birthday, which I had to remind the host twice before he tried charging me. Do not order it unless you enjoy stale popcorn. The nachos and ginger ale were tasty, though. Overall, the vibe/setup is nice for viewing films. I only which the service and attention to detail was better.

My boyfriend and I recently caught a movie at The Lot in La Jolla, and overall it was a great…read moreexperience. We arrived around 6 p.m. and had no trouble finding parking in the garage, which was a huge plus. Even better, parking is validated when you see a movie there. The theater itself is beautiful, with a restaurant, bar, indoor-outdoor lounge area, and a cute concession stand that makes it feel much more upscale than your average movie theater. After scanning our tickets, we went straight to our auditorium where we could order food either through a waitress or by using a QR code. I appreciated that they offer both paper menus and digital ordering options. The ordering app was incredibly user-friendly and easy to navigate. While some menu prices felt a little steep (around $20 for a hot dog or kids meal), the food itself was delicious. I ordered the BBQ chicken pizza and a Coke Icee. The Icee was a little more slushy than icy, but that was my only minor complaint. The theater was extremely clean, spacious, and comfortable. The reclining seats were great, and there was plenty of room between guests so you never felt crowded. One tip: bring a sweater or wear pants because it gets chilly inside, and the leather seats can feel a little cold and uncomfy against bare skin. Overall, The Lot delivers a premium movie-going experience, and I'd definitely recommend it for a fun date night or a special trip to the movies.

Bar area

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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