Great venue! Not a bad seat anywhere…read more Small and intimate Full bar inside Midtown location Street or pay lots available for parking Restaurant's within walking distance or close by via car Saw smooth jazz performance by the amazing Norman Brown

Legacy was at the Asian Pacific Festival offering Yelp Elites complimentary tickets to watch the…read morefilms, so I decided to take advantage of it. It was my first time visiting this theater. The screen was a good size with plenty of seating available. While the seats are definitely older, they were still comfortable enough for the duration of the movie. I watched "Rosemead," which was a really good -- though sad -- film. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see it. There's street parking available, along with a nearby parking garage.

This is a cute little very personal theater. The place is hidden and kept very clean ( bathrooms…read moreincluded ) and the staff is very nice and helpful. We watched 3 torch trilogy and it was very good. The actors wonderful and so was the props. Can't wait to return to see what will be next.

Went to see The Taming- the acting was right on! Great comic timing and interaction between the…read moreactors. Nice small theater made for an intimate experience. Such a pleasure- I'll be keeping an eye on their calendar so I can go to the next show!

I've been attending Broadway Sacramento (formerly known as Broadway Series) musicals here for the…read morepast decade, as well as the Music Circus. Basically these are the national/domestic/U.S. touring companies -- so not truly "community" theater as the venue name might suggest. My first show at CCT was Les Miserables, actually. In the Heights, West Side Story, Wicked, Avenue Q, Starlight Express, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and Spring Awakening...One of my favorite non-musical shows I've seen here was Kristen Chenoweth in concert (the original Glinda from Wicked, and Pushing Daisies, GCB, etc.). So awesome. ...anyway, I've sat in all the different seats: orchestra near the front, rear orchestra, balcony front row, balcony boxes, and second grand tier. If you can, splurge on seats in the orchestra level (middle to front) for the best acoustics and views. The rear orchestra is fine if you care more for listening to the show or focusing on the bigger picture/staging than seeing the particular actor's faces so much. The balconies aren't stacked on top of the orchestra as far forward as in other theaters, but the box seats are roomier for sure. Be aware that the front row of the balconies does have a bar/railing to help people walk across, but can hinder the view of the stage once you're actually sitting down. The staff is pretty friendly and helpful with finding seating, will call tickets aren't a problem, and tickets by phone are easy too. For all the ladies out there, here's a tip. Instead of waiting forever in the lines for women's restrooms inside the Community Center Theater, make sure to bring your show ticket with you, exit the rear of the building and use the bathrooms at the adjacent Sacramento Convention Center Complex. Parking-wise, I usually use the Capitol Garage at 10th and L Streets and it never exceeds $5. I really wish that they had a marquee at the entrance to the theater along L Street instead of just in front of the Convention Center along J Street. They've improvised with banners across the building, or the parking the tour busses/bigrig trucks in front of the theater, with a few posters in the glass display cases in the lobby. The newer format of the seasons (fewer shows, shorter runs) isn't ideal, and there have been a few technical difficulties (mics and set pieces) but I am still a faithful patron. Sacramento has a "little sister" stigma because what city can measure up to San Francisco? SF is an amazing (and amazingly expensive) place, and as a Sacramento resident and theatergoer, sure SF shows are great too (you know you're in a pricey seat when the teeny old theaters have renovation fees included in the price and legroom is on par with coach airline rows, and the balconies already cost $50 minimum) but only once in awhile for my wallet/budget's sake. Go see a show at the Community Center Theater, at least once. 2013-2014's lineup (November-June) includes Priscilla, Buddy, Flashdance, Blue Man Group, Sister Act, and Wicked.

This was my first year being a season holder to 5 great musicals and looking forward to the next 5…read more The musicals are a great way to enjoy with family and the performances are GRAND! Arrive early to find parking on the street or garage parking like 17&L $2 after 6apm. They sell beverages and specialty musical theme drinks , snacks and musical souvenirs. My favorite shows I've seen was RENT & Les Miserables

This was my first time visiting the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, and it made for such…read morea memorable experience. I finally got to see The Lion King for the very first time, something I've wanted to experience for many years, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went solo and honestly loved the experience. I purposely chose an aisle seat so I could watch the performers move up and down the aisles, and I'm so glad I did. It made the show feel even more immersive and special, especially during those moments when the cast comes through the audience. The venue itself is beautiful and easy to navigate. From entering the building to finding my seat, everything felt organized and smooth. The seating was comfortable, the sightlines were great, and the sound quality was excellent, which really matters for a production like this. As for The Lion King, it was amazing. The costumes, music, and staging were stunning, and seeing it live after wanting to for so long made it even more meaningful. Overall, such a great first experience at this venue. I would absolutely come back to see another performance here, and I'm so glad this is where I finally got to see a show that had been on my list for years

Purchased seats to see the Moulin Rouge at SAFE. The website to purchase the tickets and the phone…read moreservice was professional and efficient. Picked up my tickets the night of the show and that took us all of two minutes, very pleased with their system! SAFE has concessions and merchandise for sale at each show. Ushers were helpful and friendly. We sat in the orchestra (lower level) rear on an aisle, the view from our seats was excellent!

This tiny theater is a wonderful treat!…read more Nestled in downtown, this cinema is a victorian style house transformed into a 20 person projector and screen cinema- equipped with popcorn, drinks, candy, some beers and seltzers, and yes, bathrooms. They play all the classics and then some! The staff is so friendly and their before the movie credits are not to be missed. A quaint theater with big heart, don't miss the curtain call!

Updating my review because it's been a few years and I've been a member now for several months. And…read moreme + my films are very content, thank you very much. I promise this isn't a snooty film bro place. All movie lovers are welcome. Folks are friendly and I should stop being so shy and make more friends since I'm here so often! I would highly recommend a monthly membership as it comes with these perks once per month: ~2 tickets! ~Access to 1 monthly members only screening. Members get to vote on the movie pick each month based on an imaginative theme ~Fees waived if buying through SeeTickets ~Up to 15!!!! discounted tickets, 1 per showing Dreamland is considering expanding because it's become so popular! There are only 30ish seats inside, but that's part of what I like so much about it. The intimate underground feel. However, I would and will support them no matter where they go! If you sign up for emails you can contribute to surveys about its future, and be notified of the monthly schedule, including special events. During Pride their John Waters showings were so popular they had to move them to The Crest Theatre! Dreamland has also hosted local filmmakers for Q& As and film festivals! They often have movies I can't find anywhere else or have never heard of. Sometimes they show short films too. Coming up in October is a night of spooky horror shorts! Lots of incredibly cool stuff happening in my neighborhood and I'm so proud to support it! See you in October for something spooky? One last tip: check the schedule asap at the beginning of the month and buy tickets asap because they sell out fast!

I've been to Crest Theatre a handful of times for Sac State's J Street Film Festival, but finally…read moregot to take advantage of a $2 movie day. This is a historic movie theater so don't expect modern movie theater standards! The inside is absolutely beautiful though and I love admiring the interior everytime I'm inside. The theater is pretty intimate so any seat is still a good seat. Staff is always friendly and you can tell they genuinely enjoy their jobs. The manager was even kind enough to allow my friends to take their graduation pictures here before. For the $2 movie day, I saw Perfect Blue and was pleasantly surprised that staff said it was a full house! It seems like they have been trying to get more various showings of anime/animation in general and asked the audience for input and feedback. Overall, I'm glad Sacramento still has the Crest in place and I'm hoping to make it out to more movies here :)

My girl took me to see Coming to America for date night at The Crest Theatre, and I had a really…read moregood time. This was my first time there, and it's not your typical modern movie theater. It's a historic theater in downtown Sacramento that presents live entertainment, movies, and special events. What makes it unique is the stage in front of the screen, which gives it a classic, old-school vibe. She paid for the tickets ahead of time, but their system was down when we arrived. They had to check everyone in manually from a laptop. It was understandable things happen and the staff handled it as smoothly as they could. While she was confirming our tickets, I grabbed popcorn. Sadly, the popcorn was a little salty. Like most theaters, it was a little pricey. We may or may not have brought our own candy and drinks... don't tell anybody. It had a good crowd but wasn't too bad.We got some good seats. Since it's a historic theater and not a newer upscale cinema, the seats didn't recline and were a little small, but they were still comfortable enough I've seen Coming to America plenty of times on TV, but watching it on the big screen in a classic theater like this was a different experience. Overall, it was a great date night. Good movie, even better company. My girl definitely did her thing planning this one. My girl and I are definitely coming back again!!

We've been here 9 times in the past 12 months and really enjoyed our experiences…read more We saw the Hitchcock series. That was really well done. We saw some movies that were unfamiliar to me. This time we saw Father Mother Sister Brother. 3 stories about family dynamics. It was a slow movie with great acting according to my husband, but no action. I'm more of an action kind of girl. My husband liked the movie so much that we went home and the next week he looked up other movies by the director and found one. He was thrilled and really enjoyed that one too. The seats could be more comfortable. It's an old theater with old seating so you can imagine that they are only so comfortable for so long and then your butt gets tired of sitting on them and then you get the wiggles. Parking is great. They share a private lot with the Tower Cafe. Movie times are ok. It's tough to get the right movie time so you can plan dinner at the Tower Cafe while they are still open and not get out of work till 5pm. This movie time was at 4:15 or so and we had to get our of work early to catch the movie. Our bosses were nice and they let us out early this time, but it's a challenge.

I absolutely love that the Tower Theatre is still here after so many years. This iconic spot is…read moregreat for watching indie films, foreign films, and some newer box office movies. They also have different events where they will play throwbacks and classics, for example Studio Ghibli films or Stanley Kubrick movies for a week or two. It's not a big theatre, I believe they only have 3ish rooms playing movies. I love that so much hasn't changed and you absolutely feel the originality of this place. They sell popcorn, candy, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The prices are good and if you sign up for an Angelika account you can get discounts and free tickets. I would definitely recommend coming here at least once!

Met a friend here for an art show/ poetry event. It was ver small. Not much going on here. Maybe I…read morecame on a slower day. It was hard to find and very limited parking. My friends show was nice. The art was displayed very well and the poetry was awesome. But there's not too much to say about this place. It has a nice lighted up tree inside which helped with the atmosphere but that's about it.

The Sacramento Poetry Center came VERY VERY VERY highly recommended to me by a friend and his…read morestep-son. Poetry is a gift for a few and a treasure for the masses. Strangely, poetry isn't as popular these days; I think that's hella stupid. I wrote a poem for this review, and it goes like this: The Review BY David R. Mark but this review, and mark in this,    How little that which thou deniest me is;    I read it first, and now reads thee, And in this review our two likes mingled be;    Thou know'st that this cannot be said A sin, nor shame, nor loss of maidenhead,     Yet this enjoys before it woo,     And pampered swells with one like made of two,     And this, alas, is more than we would do. Oh stay, three likes in one yelp spare, Where we almost, nay more than married are.    This review is you and I, and this Our marriage bed, and marriage temple is;    Though parents grudge, and you, w'are met,    And cloistered in these living walls of jet.     Though use make you apt to like me,     Let not to that, self-liking added be,     And sacrilege, three sins in liking three. Cruel and sudden, hast thou since Purpled thy nail, in blood of innocence?    Wherein could this review guilty be, Except in that like which it clicked from thee?    Yet thou triumph'st, and say'st that thou    Find'st not thy self, nor me the weaker now;     'Tis true; then learn how false, fears be:     Just so much honor, when thou yield'st to me,     Will waste, as this review's click took like from thee.