I saw Swan Lake at the theatre. The performance was amazing. The theatre itself was very nice…read more It was laid out correctly to avoid congestion. The crowd flowed nicely into the theatre. Plenty of restrooms so the lines were short. Even the lines at the concessions were short. I was able to order a glass of wine and enjoy the performance. Parking was easy upon arrival but I waited about 30 minutes to get out at the end. I feel like that's the case at every performance. I matter the venue. Overall a great experience.

The PAC always has a great line up. I love when they have family friendly shows. Last year we went…read moreto Bluey and this year we surprised our daughter with The Gabby's Dollhouse show. We all had an amazing time. The staff is always nice and helpful. We have sat in all different locations and there is not a bad seat in the house.

Some donations are lovely... and some come with a curtain, a…read morespotlight, and the promise of a really good night out. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre stepped in for the Lumina gala with exactly that -- and it's the kind of contribution that reminds you how important live theater is to a community. There's something about sitting in a room, lights down, story unfolding, that still feels a little magical -- and SLO REP clearly understands how to keep that magic alive while showing up for causes that matter. Supporting women and families and giving people a reason to get dressed up and feel something? That's a win all the way around. Art with a heartbeat. And a community that shows up. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

What a treat! First timer, heard about The Christmas Story play and that's my favorite Christmas…read moremovie. Went to a matinee 2pm on a Saturday. When you first walk in they have a little bar set up selling beer and wine and non alcoholic drinks. Lots of tables to sit at and enjoy and even a small outdoor private patio. Theater doors open 15 mins before show time. The seats remind me of old Fremont theater. Not a bad seat in the house. The play was great! The actors did an awesome job recreating the film. I love how they are constantly moving the set around for different scenes. Looking forward to returning for other plays through out the year.

Great show! I was staying at the Madonna Inn and heard about the circus. Got tickets at the last…read moreminute and the show was AMAZING! Great balance of light hearted comedy, death defying acrobats and feats of pure strength & balance from the performers. Loved the entire show.

We got lucky - without any advertisement, driving in 101 pass Madonna inn, we noticed circus. With…read morethe help of chatgpt, identified it as circus Vargas. We came for the second day of their San Luis Obispo engagement, it was their new show masquerade, and it was amazing. All in all 2+ hours, and it flew by like a moment. The price is fraction of the other cirque show, and so much pure fun. Clown act was a common thread, and it was creative and thoughtful fun. Other elements are as impressive, with highlight a bunch of motorcycles riding in a dome. Highly highly recommend. Tip/ try to sit in the center, facing the center stage; rows 5-8.

It was actually my daughter's agent who recommended Aaron and Actor's Edge and it's really been a…read morewonderful experience. As a teacher, Aaron is the type of multifaceted mentor who gets right to business -- especially if he knows there's an audition on the line, he delves in efficiently and thoughtfully, really helping my daughter unpack what the character and/or scenes would most benefit from. He's given my daughter other, additional and often very nuanced advice on how to handle auditions and callbacks, how to present herself, etc. that have all also been very beneficial. My daughter prepped for one of her biggest auditions with Aaron -- and he helped her land it! We're very grateful for his expertise!

Actors Edge is a great resource for anyone wanting to improve on their skills or get into acting…read more My daughter loved working with Aaron and appreciated his honest feedback to help her improve on her believability. So happy to have this available to us on the Central Coast. Highly recommend. :)

One of the best things to come to San Luis Obispo in a good long time.read more

Such a gem of a group! I randomly found myself at one of their shows and immediately knew I needed…read moreto meet these cool folks. I took a few classes and did not regret a moment! Such supportive and knowledgeable teachers. Such a lovely community of friends. I like that they jump around performance spaces, like some kooky underground fun club. Make sure you check them out at least once, that's all you need to be hooked!

Shows are a lot of fun to watch. But prices for classes and performer dues recently increased a…read morelot, the motto changed from "got your back" to "bad ass improv" and boundary setting is discouraged so it no longer felt like a safe place to play.

The San Luis Symphony is a cornerstone gem to the music of San Luis Obispo. The New Years Eve…read moreConcert to a sold out house at the Performing Arts Center is a toast to the excellence of this organization. With incredible, performances by the entire orchestra and solos that really knocked it out of the park, this is a must see group wherever they play. Fabulous, simply Fabulous! Also - be sure to see the website for the dates of the free dress rehearsals and look into the youth symphony that has concerts too!

From the owner: The San Luis Obispo Symphony presents outstanding classical music concerts, offers extensive music…read moreeducation activities reaching over 16,000 children and adults every year, and contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the Central Coast community.

I have visited and enjoyed concerts sponsored by these folks and enjoyed. However, the last email…read moreadvertising a baroque concert, was sold out inside as I accessed the website. When I called to ask about outdoor seating, I found out that I had to bring a chair --- This was not mentioned anywhere in the ticketing website or publicity. Also, $100 per ticket. Not ok.

Great chamber and orchestral music, presented in exciting performances by wonderful soloists and…read moreensembles, The programming has unfortunately become unfocused in recent years. For example, there have been more "popular" genres that are not of interest to me, so I no longer buy season tickets. There are some interesting venues that are (too) far-flung for me. Scott Yoo and the staff have done a fantastic job, presenting exciting performances of classical music from the 17th-21 centuries in the many diverse styles of that era. There is a lot of emotionally rich, rhythmical and colorful, in 20th-21st. classical music. Scott Yoo and colleagues are bringing it.

I came across the piano donation/sale program where 100% of the funds benefit Opera SLO, and think…read morethat is such a smart fundraiser to support the opera. For anyone looking to donate or purchase a piano, I recommend checking out Opera SLO first (I believe available pianos are updated regularly on Facebook marketplace). Huge thank you to Brian with Opera SLO for all the information and help during my piano purchase!

I have attended 2 of their events this season and I was completely blown away by how much the Opera…read moregoes all out for it's guests! I first attended their Broadway by the Sea event which featured an outdoor concert on a lavish, beach/cliff side property. Artists were painting, singers were singing, and a gorgeous silent auction area was laid out by the coy pond. Then, they're Young Artists Showcase treated the guests to incredible young local singing talent while enjoying the Madonna Inn's hor d'oeuvres in their beautiful Garden Room. While I haven't been in town long enough to enjoy an opera (yet!), I sincerely look forward to attending one.