This theatre is a wonderful thing for kids that need a place to belong in some way. I've seen kids…read moreblossom here and do wonderful things. They build friendships, gain confidence, learn how to work together, learn responsibility and so much more... I've seen kids that have had behavioral problems change participating here. I've seen shy kids become bigger than life. I really can't describe how awesome this is. It may not be perfect as nothing is in life but it is a place that many need or love. Encourage your kids to try things they show interest in whatever they may be, they might shine! This theatre is about the kids

Our children have tremendously enjoyed being a part of AOTCB's theater "framly". They have grown in…read moreto their own little shells and have learned so much about theater and made so many friends in the process.

Such friendly staff and the show was amazing! My friend and…read moreI saw "Beautiful: Carole King Musical" and it was amazing! The staff were very accommodating and showed us to our seats! Will definitely go again:)

I took a friend of mine to see Sweeney Todd on 11 / 2 . The music backing up the vocals was way…read moretoo loud and made it well nigh impossible to hear and understand much of the dialog. I wouldn't give that performance one star. I just wasted $70.00 on a lot of unintelligible noise. Major disappointment.

My daughter attended classes here growing up. We have such fond memories including the fun…read moreChristmas show and the Father Daughter Dance. Jennifer and her family have always been wonderful to work with.

Don't take your kids here! Waste of money!…read moreWe signed our daughter up for their summer hip-hop dance class and it was a joke! The young instructor girl wasn't even into it and never smiled! They were only taught a few JAZZ type moves (even though it's supposed to be hip-hop) and are expected to do a show the beginning of next month. I don't know why they would want a group of young kids up on stage embarrassed not knowing what to do. I called to let the company know that I would no longer be bringing her and the lady proceeded to tell me that I did not have to formally call and take her out because it is the summer class.She also didn't even offer to give me my money back. She wasn't nice about it at all! I told her I will be spreading the news of this company and how unorganized and rude they truly are. I would never recommend this place!

We did not eat dinner have ate here before and it is typical theater food…read more Service is good. We went to see man of La Mancha seating is excellent and I've probably seen over 20 shows here and never disappointed

We were given our playbill and salad immediately as we were seated. I was in the front row next to…read morethe yellow brick road, and I loved it! They traded my salad for a soup because I had also ordered a salad for dinner. I didn't think about it, they did, so thoughtful. I loved our seat mates, delightful couple. The show was outstanding. The actors were cast perfectly, and the singing and dancing made the show! I loved the lion, the tin man and wicked witch. They were always my favorites and even more so now. This is my second visit to the theater and even though we have to travel from Arizona I will definitely make more shows in the future. Highly recommend!

They offer classes for ages 2 to 102. Specializing in classical Ballet they offer jazz, tap, modern…read moreand hip-hop as well. Not a competition studio, a place for kids to dance and develop community and become amazing adults. And for adults to to continue a dance experience or begin a new journey.

If you are looking for a dance studio in Kern county, I highly recommend Civic Dance studio! My…read moredaughter has been coming here for 3 years now and we have really enjoyed seeing her progress as a dancer, as well as see her up on stage in those adorable costumes each year ;) They hold the dancers to high standard with a firm, but gentle hand. Each class has a head teacher with 1 to 2 student assistants. They are very focused on teaching each dancer the fundamentals and helping to mold them into the best possible dancer they can be. At the end of the year they put on a gala where you get to see all their hard work pay off! Check them out, you won't be disappointed!

When Bakersfieldians lament on the lack of local entertainment I can't help but wonder where these…read morepeople are looking? Bakersfield is full of events! Festivals by the dozens are cropping up every weekend, Food Fairs, and Home Shows. Our arts and music district are always putting on something fabulous. As for our local theater? You'd be hard pressed to find a weekend when there's not something showing. Gus' Garage was a totally new experience to me. I can honestly say that up until Gus' I've never been to a real live magic show. Only the one's on TV that make you wonder, 'is that magic or is it "TV Magic"?' So when I was told we'd be attending this variety show/magic show I was stoked. Something new and nearby! The location isn't what you may expect; over in Rosedale, as far away from the flourishing arts district as possible. It's inside a warehouse type garage - very unexpected. Parking is mostly on-street and no issue at all. Inside, the building is industrial chic. There's no real ticket window, and money is taken out of an old school cash box. Once paid, you make your way around to the back where the space opens up to the rafters. Half a dozen chairs or so line each row. A packed house would be maybe 30-40 or so folks. The show itself was entertaining. Perhaps a little silly and corny, but it's good old fashioned fun. There's a wide variety of talent and shows vary week to week, so definitely check them out. If you're looking for something totally new and different, check out this quirky show.

Cue the dramatic trailer voice:…read more In a world where movie theaters can be sticky, chaotic, and somehow out of popcorn... one Bakersfield theater dared to be clean. Studio Movie Grill was a solid date-night win. From check-in to the bar to seat-side service, everyone was friendly, helpful, and on it. The seats are comfy enough that you may briefly question whether you came for the movie or a sanctioned recliner nap. We usually stop at the bar first, where I stay loyal to the Not-House Chardonnay while my husband goes full action-movie lead with the cocktails. A Tito's Bloody Mary feels like the brunch sequel nobody asked for but everyone secretly enjoys: bold, dramatic, and ready for its close-up. Then we order food, head to our seats, and let the magic happen. I also just learned SMG has a free rewards program, which honestly deserves its own plot twist. I've been using Fandango credits, but SMG rewards looks better since you can earn credit on menu items too. That's a very strong supporting character. Plus they support "special needs" humans with free movie nights...bonus for the non-profit twist. So why 4 stars and not 5? Because the plant-based menu is still waiting for its big breakout role. I think there's basically the avocado flatbread if you remove the cheese, which is fine, but I'm ready for the plant-based options to get top billing. Overall: clean theater, great service, comfy seats, drinks, food, and a fun date night that does not require awkwardly whispering, "Did we just spend $80 to sit in public?" Well... maybe, but at least it was worth it.

We just left the movies where we watched Backrooms (crazy movie!). Our server informed us from the…read moremoment we placed our order that they were down to two servers and our food would take around 30-40 minutes to come out but our drinks would be out shortly. We were in no rush (and where were we gonna go really?) so we thanked him for being up front about the delay. My espresso martini and the hubs voodoo ranger came out in about 10 minutes but after another 10-15 minutes we pressed the button to find out about our daughter's Sprite. The lady in front of us must have pressed her button as well and when the server came she started yelling at him about the delay. I swear I'll never understand why people yell at the ones that serve their food but ‍ oh well. Our food took around the 40 minutes he originally told us so we were cool. I've decided however that I don't like eating in the dark. Especially not salad. I ordered the chili lime chicken salad and I was disappointed. The tortilla strips were stale and the chicken was hard as a rock. I figured the servers were already dealing with enough so I let it slide and just didn't eat the salad. When the hubs went to the restroom, the server thanked him for having such a nice family. He told him that we were the only ones that did not complain about the delays and he offered us a discount. The hubs took the discount and gave it to him as a tip. Moral of the story guys is, Be patient with your servers. They try hard but some things are just out of their control.