JP's for Valentine's Day why not try out or for the first time!…read more I was looking for fun things to do for Valentine's Day and this place popped up, I got tickets and decided it would be a nice fun end to our night! Very cute place, seating was a little different than what we are use to but it wasn't bad! Love that they are locals and you can tell they love what they do! We loved that it's family owned and we LOVE supporting locally owned businesses! Great acts all the way through! Place was clean and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I like how they would come around to make sure we had everything we needed drink wise! We will definitely be going back for a fun night and good laughs!

I believe the attitude of the female in charge, yelling at us to stand outside then opening the…read moredoor and not even addressing us at all and telling the other people in line who were behind us to come inside, we were not late, we were there before 7pm. There was no reason for her to tell the people behind us to come In and not us... period.. maybe you don't have a lot of minorities that you interject with but no mater what our color.. human kindness is free! I reached out while we were still in the parking lot letting you know how she made us feel and it was completely overlooked and not as important! So maybe it's just one of those places you know only white folks are welcome.. it's clear now!

My husband and I went to NCT for a date night. The improv show we went to was on a Friday evening…read moreand I can't think of a better way to end the work week. Laughing that hard was seriously therapeutic! We bought sodas and popcorn at the front. The popcorn was tasty. Then we grabbed two seats (open seating, which can also accommodate those in wheelchairs or with physical disabilities). Amy was the host and she was fantastic at engaging the audience. All the players were truly hilarious, creative and so talented. We had a blast! Overall, NCT was a great choice for a date night. While we were there we learned some shows are actually clean family-friendly comedy (no cursing) so we are planning to bring our daughter to a show! This would be a great evening activity if you have family visiting from out of town :)

Attended recently with hubby plus 2 kids. Saw the Friday "storyteller" performance. We were all a…read morelittle disappointed. (Keep in mind we haven't been to a show since they moved to the new location). While each story had a few funny moments, they were fleeting. The stories were w-a-y too long and drawn out. Forget the kids (who were confused as heck) - I had a hard time tracking the action (maybe it would have been better if I had been drinking). So, if you've got kids, skip Friday night and go on a Saturday when two teams try to "out improv" each other. That's what we plan to do. Fingers crossed it'll be a better show.

We returned to Tempe Improv to see Eric Eatons "Magic for Adults" show. We showed up about 30…read moreminutes before show time & got seats that were very close to the stage, but we were off to the far right corner, so the view of the stage was not the greatest. The show was hilarious though & we had a wonderful time. This makes for an awesome date night. One thing I did not enjoy is that I was seated across from my husband, I would have preferred being next to him, so we could talk to one another a bit easier... We did not order food, but I got Sangria. One of the best Sangrias I have had, to be honest! I was very disappointed to hear that a single shot does not qualify for the "2 Drink Minimum". I feel that should be mentioned on the menu for guests, because if I had ordered the shot, assuming it counted, I would have been furious! I also think it's a bit ridiculous that you cannot order food in place of the drinks? As long as people are spending money on something, why should it matter???? We had a good time, and will be back in the future. I just hope that they will consider modifying their business structure in a way that makes a little bit more sense.

Last night, I went to Improv Tempe for the first time to see comedian Jared Fried. Surprisingly,…read morethe venue is large yet intimate but what's always questionable about comedy clubs in general are the funky seating arrangements, the table setup--the chairs are so close to each other that it can feel like you're sitting on top of others while at your table. The ambiance is good all around, the staff are friendly, and the menu options are decent. I would suggest more non-alcoholic beverages options but their food options are good. The audience was engaging for the most part with the exception of some people that were VIP and happened to be seated in front of me. Two couples on a double date had such dry personalities and apparently forgot how to laugh. In some cases during the show, their lack of engagement and energy made the comedian sense a level of awkwardness, but he carried on his engagement well while others laughed in appreciation of his humor. At the end of the show, he welcomed fans to take photos with him, which I did. I caught the 7pm show which ended early enough to enjoy the rest of the evening exploring other establishments nearby. Overall, this is a great venue. You get a little of everything to make your visit enjoyable. The club is easy to find, parking is free but can fill up fast as there's other shops and a grocery store that share the same lot. If you're not familiar with Improv Tempe, definitely enjoy a night out seeing any comedian here. I'll be back again.

For sure 5 stars…read more Very intimate setting, lighting was on point. Drinks were fire. Comedy was entertaining for sure (had some good laughs). There was live music upstairs, and food to be ordered. I would definitely be back here, and would recommend all my friends go if in the area!

This place was so inviting and a great intimate/warm taste of the 40's ...50's setting from the…read morepast. Service was TOP NOTCH ! The Bartender (Adam) went above & beyond !!! From garnish to our smoked cocktail it was so fascinating. He really made IT A SUPERIOR experience ! Because of Adam we will most definitely be back soon. Thx Adam

So fun getting back here! Took a class with Jeff years ago and was excited to see their new…read morelocation and introduce my friend! Another great show as always! Everyone was fantastic! Russ was the best energy, bantering with us a we waited for the show to start! Love that they have food now! The fries and mozzarella bites are so good! Kaitlyn is also such a darling! Laura, Dan, and Russ were amazing on stage!

First time at JesterZ Comedy Improve in Downtown Gilbert. Grand Nephew was part of the cast and had…read moreno clue what to expect. JesterZ offers classes for all ages, corporate events and fun for the entire family with audience participation. Reminds me of an informal very small community theater stage with some options for food and non alcohol drinks. Fun show, entertainment for the entire family. Ticket for show was $5 and sold out. Free parking in area.

I've been coming to the Mesa Arts Center for years! For graduation ceremonies of the university i…read morework at. The staff are friendly and helpful. The sound engineers are very knowledgeable. There are two green rooms we use - both have the space to accommodate approximately 40 faculty members who make up the stage party. I sing the national anthem for the graduation ceremony and let me simply say how amazing their sound system is. There used to be no sound delay. The sound is crisp. And I think the sound system makes me sound even better than I really am!! lol The lobby area is spacious and great for after-ceremony gatherings. It truly is a great place! I also have contemplated taking some of the arts classes they offer. I haven't found time in my busy schedule but I do know they offer a variety if classes. I look forward to when I can take a class!!

My mom and I came here for the first for the Shen Yu. Great event we go every year but this year we…read moredecided to try the mesa location. We chose the sitting on the higher levels which we liked but don't chose the edge of the row cause then you can't see the side of the stage. Choose more in the middle. I was not happy with the bathroom stall I used. It seems when so many other people slam their doors my door became unlocked and opened on me while using the restroom. The bathroom was very clean!! The other annoying part was there was only one person working the concession stand. So we couldn't get anything. Cause our intermission ended by the time we got to the front of the line.

Love, love, love these ladies! You walk out of class feeling like a total Goddess…read more Although I haven't been able to attend a class in a while, I know I will be welcomed back with open arms. The staff is fantastic and the shows are amazing and HOT! I highly recommend Studio VaVoom/ Romantasy Caberet!

The Romantasy Cabaret shows are not only super sexy, but also full of vaudville fun. I find myself…read moreimmersed in a whole new world and it is such a nice escape from daily life. I'm always impressed with the talent level and very entertained. I definitely recommend checking out their shows.

I had the opportunity to visit the concert side of the Hale Center Theater and was thrilled with…read morehow cozy and pleasant the experience was. The entire space holds maybe 250 or so people and each seat has a good view of the stage. The performers are fantastic (I was there for the Yacht Rock show) and I loved how enthusiastic and expressive they all were. You can purchase snacks from their portable concession cart either before the show or at intermission. If you have the chance, be sure to check it out!

My parents, especially my dad, are huge Bee Gees fans. So, when I saw that Hale Center Theater was…read moreputting on a tribute show while they were visiting, I knew I had to get tickets. We purchased tickets for the Thursday, January 8th show. We arrived a bit early on the day of the show. It was our first time at Hale and we wanted to be prepared. We were directed to a side entrance where they usually have their music shows. I knew the theatre was small, but was still surprised to see how intimate it was. I didn't mind it. The theatre sells concessions before the show and during intermission. We didn't purchase any. The show was phenomenal! The band and the singers were very talented and put on a fantastic performance. They nailed the original voices, which is not easy, and even hit some of the high notes. It took us back to the disco days of the 70s. We can't wait to catch another show at Hale Center Theatre!

This place is closed permanently and has been made into a whiskey bar :( went here and was utterly…read moredisappointed to find this out bc I was so excited to try it and do the sip and paints! What happened?!

Owner is very kind and knowledgeable. The comedy was so fun! I tried the freak show zin and really…read moreenjoyed it. This new place is a lot of fun and the music/lighting is club-like while still having a classy atmosphere. Try it out. I have a feeling it's going to be very popular soon.

I have been to a few shows at gammage and each time I am…read moreso happy to have this in our backyard. I just watch Hells Kitchen which was amazing and I have seen a few more like The Temptations and Suffrage. Thank you Gammage for giving us the arts.

Dated venue. Carpets appear to be circa 1980s and the color scheme definitely needs a refresh, as…read morewell. This was our first time seeing a show here . . . Rubberband Dance - Every So Slightly. Very progressive show and when we got back home and I paid closer attention to the other show options offered on their website, realized this is prevalent from show-to-show. Performers, male and female, came out dressed in jumpsuits, the same you'd see 1) pilots of military fighter jets, 2) farm workers, 3) etc. wear. They were unisex by design as were their undergarments (tops and bottoms) and by the end of the performance, after having stripped themselves of the jumpsuits they each continued their routines with those same jumpsuits tied using the legs and arms of the jumpsuits into a bundle wrapped around their heads and faces. If you've ever seen the movie The Elephant Man, that is what they all resembled. Although The Elephant Man did not perform in their unisex under garments. Just wasn't prepared for that, finding it disturbing. Children (minors) were present in the audience.