I happened to come across a Juneteenth performance at this theatre and decided to check it out. The…read moretheatre itself is cozy and approachable. It is located in a small plaza with plenty of parking space in the lot. I really enjoyed the performance and because of the layout of the space, you could easily see no matter where you are. One downside about this is that the only way in and out of the theatre is through one main door and if you're sitting on the further side from the entrance, if you need to get up to go to the bathroom or whatsoever, you'd have to walk in front of everybody, right in front of the stage, go across in order to get to the door, exit and find the bathroom. It's kind of awkward. So, make sure you do what you need to do if the performance has no breaks!

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! :)

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.

​We went to Helix High School to see a Young Actors Theater (YAT) production of Frozen, and it was…read morean amazing show! Highly recommend supporting YAT! Tickets are available to the last two shows this weekend (25-26Jul)- go purchase asap! ​My daughter loves the movie, so I've seen it well over 100 times--plus the Broadway production! Since we love musical performances, we knew the moment we ran into YAT at the YMCA health fair that we were definitely going to attend. ​The kids did such a wonderful job! The singing, dancing, and acting were incredible...I was honestly amazed at the sheer amount of talent on stage. During a few songs, I actually shed tears of pure happiness. It was also so cool that they did a meet/greet afterwards. My daughter ran right up to young Anna and hugged her. A huge thank you to the actress for showing my daughter so much love and taking a picture with her--she was so happy! ​The venue had a decent sized foyer that comfortably accommodated concessions, raffle display tables, and a crowd of roughly 100 people (maybe more). I loved seeing all the themed snacks, stickers, gift baskets, and souvenirs. Prices to support the theater were very reasonable, and using Venmo for payment was super easy. ​I 100% recommend following YAT for upcoming show dates! It is the perfect way to support the local community and enjoy a fun family night out:)

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.

I am so surprised that I have not yet reviewed this Amphitheater. It is currently called the Cal…read moreCoast Credit Union Amphitheater, but I always think of it as the "SDSU Open Air Theater". Regardless, it is generally a great place to catch a show. Through the years, I have seen many great shows here including Flogging Molly, The Shins, Prince, Interpol, and many others. I hadn't been in a couple years, but last week my husband and I went to see The Human Leave, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet (Yaz). It was an incredible show. Starting out, there are a few things that I dislike about the venue. First, because it is on a college campus, parking can be difficult and you are basically forced into the $30 paid parking garage. Also, I was suffering from a recent sports injury, making the trek across campus to the theater a bit of a task. In the past, the lines for swag and drinks have been nearly impossible, though, this time, they were much improved. Finally, the trek to the ladies' room is a bit far depending on your seat. Also, it is not a large restroom and the line goes slowly, However, it is clean. On the flip side, there are a lot of positive points to this venue. The location is generally decent as it is not far from town. Despite the crowds coming in for shows, it doesn't take too long to get in and out of the parking lots. The event staff consists of many college students working concessions or ushering, and they are very friendly. It is really a nice, open, outdoor, relaxing venue. There is not a bad seat in the house (as many other reviews state). I have been in front, in back, and in the middle. I have been able to see and hear the show very well from each of my seats. It has also been my experience that the crowd has been generally a well-behaved, polite group, though I guess you can't alway count on that. All in all, it is a great place to catch a show, especially during the beautiful San Diego summer months.

Great sound. Don't think there is a bad seat but come for the music, not the drinks or food…read more The downside are the concession options...they could elevate the choices. Crappy nachos and bags of not fresh popcorn??? Seriously? No full bar, just canned cocktails. In 2025 Truly canned drinks are $18 and Kirkland water is $5. A little silly.

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!

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.

Fun experience Especially when we only got the tickets 30min…read morebefore the show on a whim. Seats were not too bad, it's a little dingy in decor (the colors look like a child that got ahold of playdoh and mix all the colors) but, I guess that would be my only negative opinion, once ABBA (Swedish) started it all didn't matter. They were fun and very talented. Very entertaining. I enjoyed those around us that were attending. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Price wasn't bad, entering with security was actually super pleasant and very professional and polite. Exiting wasn't too bad either,

A hole in the wall gem! Quality music (attended the Billy Joel themed evening) and artists. Very…read moreintimate setting. Fair ticket price. We will absolutely be back. An amazing night! PS: don't bother ordering food, it's not good, apart from the pizza and their ordering system doesn't work. Get a drink there but just have dinner before going.

I almost feel sorry for anyone who wasn't there tonight. I've been many times. It's always…read morewonderful. However, tonight was beyond my expectations. I went to a Beatles tribute that was beautiful and lovely and wonderful. We are so blessed to have this gem in our neighborhood.

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.