I learned about the Point Loma Summer Concerts at the end of last season, so we made sure to make…read moreit out this summer. I will say, as a music lover, I did not go for the music. They generally have cover bands, nothing too exciting... and it's a free community concert, so don't expect any big gig, but it is a lovely community event and supports youth music education. A big part of it is the raffle that supports the music education program. This year the series lasted 5 weeks for 5 Friday shows. We went for the Pine Mountain Logs, which was the last band of the season. If you are a fan of cover bands, you might enjoy dancing to music from the 70's to 90's with lots of medleys. There were lots of people up and having a great time. The concert series takes place in a park just off Catalina Boulevard. You enter on a baseball diamond. Parking is easy on the nearby side streets. It is very well organized, with guards for safe street-crossing, and lots of vendors. It really was very hassle-free. People were in great spirits. It is definitely a family event. It is kid-friendly and dog-friendly. We met up with friends, and brought a picnic dinner. The concert starts with a youth-band at 5:30, and then the main band around 6:30 or so with a break for the raffle. We had a relaxing evening, and our dog had a great time. I look forward to going back next year.

This is a review from a point of view of a swing dancer. In brief, this venue is nothing short of…read moreawesome if a band with swing music is playing (I visited for a Big Time Operator, BTO). The park is a huge grassy field that can fit (and fits) thousands of people. If you want to sit down, bring your own lawn chair. Note that premier spots are reserved for low chairs where you recline. The dance happens in front of the stage, on the grass. So the dancing shoes are completely useless, and you should be watching for imperfections in the ground. No advanced moves are possible, naturally, although skilled followers can execute a swingout. A tip from my experience: do not lead any double turn even to a slow music (nothing bad happened, but the result was awkward). There might be a couple of hundred people dancing, many of them totally unskilled. The lead has to watch for them and small kids running around at an amazing speed, this provides extra fun. A good band will bring many people from the swing community, so finding a partner to dance is easier than expected (I still suggest to bring one's own lead or follow, just in case). Logistics: the event is free and perfectly organized. Parking is hard, allow 5-7 minutes for walking after leaving your car on Point Loma residential streets. The event starts at 5:30PM, but the first hour is a warm-up by the local kid's band. Dance goes on until 8:30PM. This is late enough for the temperatures become comfortable even on a hot day. Overall: if BTO is playing, drop everything else (except for your dance partner) and go.

Wonderful shows always with a great cast. I love this place! It is always inspiring to see some…read moremuch talent in such a small venue.

People forget it's there. But you gotta check out a show there! I've seen a couple of shows there--…read morethe most recent being the Rocky Horror Picture Show-- which was amazing. It's a pretty intimate venue, so almost every seat is a good view. The do offer concessions as well and maybe even beer and wine? Either way, support your local theater!

I hired Soct to play Spanish Guitar during the cocktail hour of my wedding. I unfortunately did not…read moreget to hear him play due to photos at a separate location, but everyone loved him. People told me that the music he played could not have set the mood of the wedding more perfectly. The owner of the house said no music on the iPod could have done what Scot did. From the pictures I saw, he was dressed very professionally and the overall look of the equipment was perfect. I am so happy that we decided to hire Scot and I highly recommend him!

Scot played at my son's wedding reception. The music was "perfect" for the event. It was a…read morewonderful blend of styles including Classical, Brazilian, Jazz and Flamenco. Both during and after the event the people there came to me and told me how much they loved the guitarist. I've been a fan of this guy for years and it was such a treat to have him perform for us on such a special occasion. Thank You Scot!!

Wow! The Liberty Station space is BREATHTAKING! So massive, clean, and state of the art. Everything…read moreis new and fancy. Stunning venue and they must have some magic up their sleeve because I couldn't hear the airplanes fly over which is a miracle. Those planes are so freaking loud. The bathrooms are immaculate! I would rather see a show here than the Civic. Parking is easier too than downtown by the Civic. Probably safer as well. You will get more bang for your buck at Cygnet and most likely have a better experience which is all we really want when going to the theater.

Enjoyed my first time here on the day of their last show on this stage before they move to liberty…read morestation. I saw Oklahoma for the first time. The musicians on stage were fantastic and made the show magical. All the actors were amazing and the dancing and singing was great too. It's nice to come see a wholesome show and have a fun time. I'm excited to see you at your new venue!!

I had the pleasure of seeing "First Date" at Point Loma Playhouse and was blown away. The actors…read morewere fantastic, the singing was top-notch, and the whole experience felt polished and professional, yet still personal and charming if that makes sense. The theatre itself is small and cozy with a welcoming vibe from the moment you walk in. I came back and watched "Sylvia", and once again the performance was excellent! I especially loved the intermission refreshments. They had cute dog-shaped cookies. This place is filled with heart and creativity. I left feeling inspired and am now helping with their next show. This is what community theatre is about. If you haven't checked it out yet, you should. Support local theatre, you won't regret it!

I wrote this review once before and somehow it has been removed! I recently saw a moving…read moreperformance of Cabaret here recently. For this review, I want to point out that I have been on the production side, audience side, and the performer side with this organization. This space is truly unique and the talent that comes there to perform is truly great. If I were a director looking for performers, I would make sure to catch a show there. Be prepared to pay premium prices though.... Sadly, that also means you will be sweating in the very comfortable seats (seriously) on a hot day with no air conditioning. While you bake in the heat from stage lights and inadequate ventilation, your ears will wonder what the heck is happening with the sound system. It has been said directly to me, by a member of their board that "No one has ever complained about the sound..." Well, NOW someone has! The production crew has had the benefit of some of the most skilled sound people in San Diego. Still, this converted Auto Repair Shop, just does not have a sound system to support a good theatre performance. Sound people have had to bring in their own personal equipment to even make it as good as it has been. The Sound deficits also has a negative impact on the actors on stage for obvious reasons...Not having confidence in how loudly to perform from moment to moment has a negative impact on the conviction with which you can deliver your role. As important, if not more so, is the cavalier approach to safety of the cast. During the run of a production, I witnessed a several instances where UNSAFE conditions and/or behavior were simply not addressed by the director. "The show must go on." was not meant to be a saying that replaces safety. Additionally, some of the people who brought these situations to the attention of the production team have been maliciously and repeatedly "bad mouthed" in circles that could impact their ability to be cast in shows. While tech changes can be made to add a second bathroom, improve temp and climate, and even improve the quality and consistency of the sound system, the real reason I won't be back as part of a production here is the frantic unsafe and impersonal direction, dishonesty to and about the cast, and unsafe culture that has been cultivated, called out, and remains unchanged. I made a copy of this review in case it gets "removed" again.

Me and my daughter fell in love with this company three years ago. We both love to dance fokloroko…read more We will see what the future holds

I was a part of DanzArts' adult company Sabor Mexico for three years, and while I came in hopeful…read moreand excited to dance, what I experienced was a toxic environment fueled by manipulation, favoritism, and complete lack of professionalism from the director, Patricia Astorga. Patricia is the opposite of what a leader should be. The moment she senses loyalty from you, she will use you to your breaking point assigning every task possible just to avoid lifting a finger herself. Dancers are expected to travel long distances for performances (many of them physically demanding) and not only don't get paid we're also expected to pay out of pocket for gas and other expenses. Zero compensation, zero appreciation. The company's board? Just her inner circle of close friends who are completely biased and will twist your words to defend Patricia, no matter how valid your concerns are. When you finally see her true colors, you realize this is not a healthy dance community it's a dictatorship masked as a cultural organization. Patricia has spoken badly about her own dancers behind their backs including her co-director and has actively stirred drama to turn people against each other. She even body shamed me when a 13year old dress ripped as I put it on ( I'm not overweight). Instead of offering help or support, she made it a moment of shame. Financially, the lack of transparency is disturbing. She collects donations and won't even tell her board where the money goes. Meanwhile, we've seen her use the company credit card for personal expenses like hair appointments. During a trip to Campeche in 2023, each dancer was required to pay over $300 "for food" to this day, no one knows where that money went. This review only covers the adult side of DanzArts. When it comes to the children's academy, Patricia is rarely present at all. It was Kristina Cunningham, a now former leader who left due to similar issues, who raised funds and ran the program. Patricia allegedly took the kids' fundraising money too, and again no explanation was ever given. If you're looking for a loyal, respectful, and inspiring dance community, THIS IS NOT IT. I wish someone had warned me sooner so I'm warning you now.

I once danced for this company on the semi pro team. And I loved Angel and Jaami. They're very…read morenurturing instructors and the choreography was so much fun. My only gripe is if you have to leave the company before the season is over due to health issues, you still have to do community service for them. And the time I served community service, I'm not sure if Angel and Jaami communicated effectively because Angel told me I was done fulfilling it, but Jaami emailed me later I still owed hours and tried to have me wash their cars. So I felt a bit taken advantage of in that regard because I really busted my butt with fulfilling my hours. I also was struggling health wise with my autoimmune disease so I couldn't do more than what I already had. However other than that I loved dancing with this group! And Jaami and Angel are amazing choreographers. If I ever danced for them again in the future, I'd just be sure to be honest about my health and make sure they knew what was going on with me so that maybe they'd be more understanding. The first time around I didn't know I was autoimmune until I ended before the season was over when I started getting sick . Thanks kE for some great memories!

I love this company! They are very professional and always put on a great show. Their last…read moreperformance was about finding Hope and Faith. It was so inspirational, people in the audience had nothing but great things to say during and after the performance. I can't wait to work with them again. My students are excited about their upcoming event with Kruciaal Element. We're going to see my amazing students perform in the new water exhibit on July 23. Can't wait to see all their faces at this massive event.

The absolute best dance company San Diego has to offer. John malashock, the owner, studied under…read moreTwyla Tharpe and his work is brilliant. If you're interested in experiencing moving art, you're in for a treat. Soulful, deep, beautiful and sensual, this dance company is a true feast for the senses and has been consistently that for decades. Be sure to check out John's Emmy award winning dance films such as "The Soul of Saturday Night" co-produced with world renowned arts and humanities producer John Menier on UCTV, as well. A true love story to San Diego

I normally don't like modern dance, but I went to go see "Shadow of Mercy" last weekend because my…read moregood pals Bernadette and Trystan were performing in it, and they hooked me for 2 for 1 tix for my wife and I. Thanks Friends! I was honestly blown away! Have I just been watching mediocre and "bad" modern dance this entire time? The partnering work of the 2nd and 3rd pieces blew me away...mental note to self: work on upper body strength! The rest of the choreography was smooth, wellconnected, athletic, and beautiful; wheras most modern dances I've seen typically looks as if the dancers just got jacked up on Redbull, E and acid, then tossed on stage to do whatever they feel like. The music was interesting and went well with the pieces and lighting; it was not the typical modern dance crazy tribal or gothic "churchy" music, both of which I can't stand. Unfortunately the last piece was "countryish" music, which did not fit with the rest of the show and seemed very out of place; good choreography wasted on a bad piece of music! Overall, I was very impressed with the entire presentation will definitely be back to see future Malashock shows...maybe even take modern classes after a 9 year haitus...

I had the pleasure of meeting and making hats with Tony at the Ocean Beach Good Vibes Day. His…read morebooth was one of the most popular and enjoyable. His smile is contagious and he obviously loves what he does. I wore my hat for the day and received too many compliments to count. Thanks Tony!!!!

My girlfriend and I attended the Gator by the Bay festival and discovering the Rad Hatter was the…read moremost fun we had all day! It was a blast creating our own hats! One woman that was next to me said "I bet they didn't think all these grown up people would be doing this." If you ever see people walking around with decorative paper bag hats, go and search out the Rad Hatter, it will be more fun than you can imagine!