This is an intimate theatre! Stadium style seating that isn't too cramped. Cute little lobby and…read moretwo restrooms down the hall. All of the staff and volunteers were absolutely lovely! It's in a strip mall so pretty good amount of parking. At our show the sound system seemed to be having some issues but nothing too bad, although it's overall a little quiet! I think the show, especially the one we saw, could've benefited from a little more volume hehe. Overall good venue! :)

Great performance, all seats are good. Chairs are padded but a little narrow for bigger people.read more

A very nice auditorium to accommodate a number of audience to enjoy the performances…read more Plenty of parking inside otherwise also roadside parking is available. Seats or chairs aren't very wide however ok for an hour to sit tight. If a person with stylish hairstyle is sitting in front of you then bring your own source of entertainment on phone, but without sound!

Nice clean theater. No bad seats. Clean bathrooms…read more We came for a ballet performance by the California Ballet School. Affordable ticket prices, nicely choreographed, very professional performances by the students from the ballet school. bravo!

I was volunteering at an event during the intermission at the Don Powell Theatre…read more I got a chance to see the second half of the play: ALICE: Curiouser and Curiouser! An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Overall, I was really impressed with the production and theatre. Pros: -considering this is mostly a student production, its quite professionally done, with good acoustics, great lighting and nice costumes -talented cast (again mostly students, I believe) with good dance skills and really good voices (the show wasn't billed as a musical, but there was a lot of singing, music and dancing which made it fun and lively) -nice theatre; quaint, clean and not a bad seat in the house -you can fill out the survey in the program which enters you into a contest to win a pair of tickets to another show -inexpensive tickets (about $15 per show) and definitely worth the price -most of the cast congregated in the lobby after the show for a meet and greet Cons: -venue is a little tricky to find -the small size of the theatre (and, I imagine, limited budget) means a small stage, which is nice cause you can see everything, but limits the cast size and special effects etc (ie. no big dance numbers) -since the cast is mostly students, I believe, I can see some plays not working very well if they have limited diversity of performers (ie. no elderly people, etc) -parking in the area (its on the SDSU campus) can be tricky, especially on the weekend and you have to pay $1 per hour (which is less than most most concert/theatre venues) -there is no concession stand available, although I'm sure there are vending machines and eateries throughout the campus -very limited runs (a few days), so it can be difficult to schedule into your schedule -the play was a bit difficult to follow and a little obscure; some random 60's era costumes thrown in, and kind of dark for what was billed a family-friendly show They have a few different shows throughout the year, the next one being The Great American Trail Park Musical which looks really good. I'll try to check it out! Its a shame they don't do more advertising, because the theatre was only half full... I would have never known about this place if I wasn't volunteering... I bet if more people knew about it, the increased ticket revenue could help them further improve.

My 9 year-old son attended the Holiday Camp during winter break and absolutely loved it. He has…read morealways shown a passion for singing so I was looking for an organization that might give him some practice and experience in this area. I walked past this store front in Grossmont Center and immediately registered him as soon as I got home. The price for the four-day camp is very reasonable, considering the cost of regular childcare and that the kids are there from 9AM-4PM. My son always ended the day enthusiastic about what he had learned, and excited to come back the next day. The showcase they put on at the end of the week for family and friends is impressive, especially since they only have a short period of time to teach both songs and choreography. My son's solo brought proud tears to my eyes! He said he can't wait to come back for the next one in the spring.

We have seen many shows done by this theater and my daughter has been in a few. I am so impressed…read moreby the talent of the young performers. My daughter made lots of friends and gained confidence. She has "aged out", but we still go see every show. It is a great way to introduce young kids to the arts.

It's been years since I've attended an event here and I was reminded how fun it is to be outdoors…read morein the middle of summer. Took the kids here to enjoy Kidzbop and I know for sure they had an amazing time. They sang and danced the night away and slipped on lemonade and munched on popcorn on a school night. The venue is setup perfectly to where every seat is perfect. The stage and sound are just the right amount of size and decibals. Security kept thinga safe and police were onsite to make sure peace was maintained. Price of food and drink were reasonable and staff were friendly and welcoming. I wouldn't hesitate to attend another even should one of my favorite performers comes to town. Steps from parking or even the trolley stop, it's really a great spot. Be back soon!

Such a great outdoor venue and seriously not a bad seat in the house! I remember coming here when I…read morewas younger for shows, loved it then and still do! Concerts are great, the sound travels throughout and the seats are set in a way where you can see from pretty much any seat. Of course the closer you get the louder it is so take precautions if closer to the front. My daughter and I went to see Dropout Improve which we were not sure how it would play out being outside and such a large venue. The event was packed yet very intimate. The cast was amazing and they really made everyone in attendance feel like they were included. The seat are stadium style but quite spacious and comfortable. Security and staff at the different kiosks inside were great as well. Very friendly and helpful. Only issue we ran into was since we were closer towards the stage it took a while for us to get out of the venue. And the stairs, lots of stairs depending on where you are sitting. Other than that the location and venue are pretty awesome!

This is a review for west coast swing and studio. First off the studio is spacious and charming and…read moreif you go to any of the dances, people are welcoming and kind. Also solid dancing...even as an intermediate dancer, I find myself wanting to dance with everyone because the skill level here is just that good. Plus Larisa Tingle, Anastasia, and Michael are all friendly and kind people who actually care and do their best to make any moment at starlight enjoyable! From hiring some of the best instructors and djs to just having snacks and good vibes in general, Starlight is one of the best dance studios in SD and I honestly can't recommend them enough. 10/10 definitely recommend coming out here to learn and dance west coast swing.

I'm surprised that I haven't already written a review on Starlight yet as I'm here at least twice a…read moreweek for Salsa with Majesty in Motion (they rock!) I guess there isn't a whole lot to say except that the floor (both spaces) is very nice and large enough to support over 100 people, the air-conditioning very strong, the lighting bright and the parking ample. Not sure what else I can say, but I'm definitely a fan!

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

The historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp district on 4th is a landmark to the city of San Diego…read more The Balboa first opened in 1924 and then closed in 1986. It remained closed until 2008 where it was restored and now it full of performances from comedy shows, plays and music. On this first time visit I came here to see Bobby Lee's stand up performance. Our seats were in the balcony level way above. At this level it is a little diffcult to see the stage as you have to angle your head down wards to see the stage. Viewable but its very far. The seats are very tiny and it difficult to walk across as every inch is used up in the theatre. Acoustic were great and the overall detail and restoration is amazing to look at. Great theatre venue overall but would recommend not sitting in balcony.

Was looking for a local Jazz Lounge to take my boyfriend for his 30th. I didn't want to go…read moresomewhere crowded or rowdy since he prefers a more relaxed and serene atmosphere. I found out this lounge does late night jazz which worked perfectly for our evening plans and is near where we live. I noted that they just sold beer and wine when booking the ticket so I wasn't expecting a full bar. Tickets were available online and you had the option to select your seats. We arrived for the show and were immediately greeted by Leonard, one of the staff and musicians. He showed us our seats, pointed out the musicians, let us know they'd be starting shortly, and brought us menus with beer, wine, and a few canned cocktail options. The space was small and intimate. The musicians introduced themselves and spoke directly to the crowd before and during their show. It was awesome to feel really immersed in the experience. They did a fantastic job riffing off of each other and giving space to one another for an engaging and entertaining performance. We were really happy to find this gem and hope they can keep putting on these shows.

You have to pre order your food before you get there online. It's ok the best because it's ordered…read morefrom another place. You can also bring your own wine but they will charge you a corking fee.

Our club booked this group for a show, and I cannot express enough how much fun everyone had! We…read morehad all ages in attendance, and the show was appropriate for everyone. We had audience participation parts on stage, which had the crowd rolling g with laughter. If you book this group, you have to book the emcee. He joked his name was Melvin, but I'm not sure it's true. Regardless, his timing and ad libs based on guest actions were perfect for personalizing our night. Highly highly recommend!!

Pride of Polynesia was hired for short performance (drums and dancers) at a private corporate…read moreevent. Working with Susan and her dancers/drummers was a wonderful experience. Our guests loved the performance and the "audience engagement" with some laughs. It was easy to work with and contact Susan. Their rates were very affordable for their talents and time!

I've been hiring Alexis and her team to provide group dance lessons for my daughter, who truly…read moreloves it! The instructors are great at inspiring, building teamwork, self-confidence and dance skills. My girl always comes back happy and looks forward to their classes all week. We started in ballet and are trying hip-hop next!

We loved Dynasty Dance Co and their mini ballet class! It was my daughter's first formal dance…read moreclass and the instructor, Shauna, did a nice job introducing facilitated movement with patience and enthusiasm. There was still time and space for the kids to run (with streamers!) and get the wiggles out but still follow simple choreography. I'm looking forward to re-enrolling my toddler when she's a little older (I think I jumped the gun!). Overall it was a fun experience for her that was well-priced.