This is always such a great venue to come and see a show. It has an underground free parking…read moregarage. It's easily accessible if you have any mobility issues. The theater itself is very intimate and allows you a good seat no matter where you are. The staff is friendly and helpful. All shows from my experience, have been reasonably priced. Before the show grab something to eat, a cup of coffee, or even a glass of wine at the Bean Scene Cafe which is linked to the theater.

Excellent location on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. I come here for specific…read moreperformances each year. Spacious theater with plenty of spots to practice or do rehearsals before showtime. Staffs are great communicators and are always helpful. This place has been around forever and City Hall is a great place to gather or use public restrooms as well. Cafe is easily accessible next door. If you come here in December during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event, you won't be disappointed. Colorful Christmas vibes everywhere. There's a good sized local park behind it and you can easily park on the streets which are all walking distance. Besides ballerinas and dancers, you get to watch singers, group choirs, and many more colorful entertainments on the outdoor stage area. Inside stage is usually reserved for larger popular shows. Yes, dressing room and areas for practicing before performance time is well set and they're usually on time moving groups in and out as scheduled. Love the backstage area and scenes. Good feeling inside and outside.

A great venue and very nice management!! We had several…read moreperformances at this venue and tony ,sean and Andy did everything to make our experience as smooth and easy as possible, working with these gentlemen was a great experience.

From the owner: The Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Theater is a 400-seat theater available for rent to the…read morelocal community. This theater offers top audio, video, and lighting capabilities for a variety of different performances including dances, orchestras, concerts, theatrical plays, and presentations.

We started at a small dance studio for 7 years then the pandemic hit. After that we found Dance…read moreAcademy USA. My daughter has been dancing for DAU for 5 years now. This studio has challenged her and she has grown so much to be a better dancer and person. I wish I had moved her to this studio sooner. The teachers and staff are all wonderful. If there is any concerns addressed they do their best to resolve it. When greeting on phone, I believe they should say their name first so It sounds more welcoming. And not so stiff sounding. Especially, since the person on the other end of phone probably doesn't know how sweet the office Staff are.

Words can't explain how much this studio means to me. I found it when my daughter decided she…read morewanted to compete. We did a trial class and never looked back. I have never more happy about a decision I've made. Not only has she drastically improved in just two years, getting a title, scholarships and awards to boot. But, more importantly we've found a new incredible family. These kids and parents all truly care about each other and it's so beautiful. No drama just unbelievable support and great vibes. The teachers are the most amazing humans who truly care about your kid and have a great balance of cheering them on and guiding them to their best potential. I adore every single one of them. They have given my daughter (and I) so much love and support that I'm forever grateful for. I also take their adult classes which has been the most amazing experience for me as well. Yes, it's great fitness and fun. But it has also honestly been such a light in my life on my darkest days and been so great for my mental health. You get the same incredible teachers and amazing supportive community. Who knew one trial class could change our lives so much for the better? Forever grateful for our new family!

We enjoyed the afternoon showing of Little Shop of Horrors, starring the "Feed Me" cast at the…read moreSunnyvale Community Center theater this past Sunday. There was a line outside as they didn't begin admitting attendees until 5-10 minutes before showtime. And the show didn't start on time, rather 15 minutes after the listed time on the tickets. Then a 20-minute intermission an hour into the program. The cute sets on stage and cozy auditorium setting created an intimate environment ideal for this entertaining musical production. Just a single level of auditorium seating made up of standard folding seats, which were comfy enough, provided great views from anywhere. The sound and lighting in the theater were excellent too. Good quality, placement, and output, allowing for an enjoyable experience the audience could appreciate. No photography was allowed during the performance. The concessions stand offered chips, candy, wine, and beer including four types of the belgium voodoo ranger brand. We got the danger beach IPA, along with a glass of the cabernet which was served in a plastic cup with a lid, and we were able to bring our drinks to our seats in the auditorium. We had a positive experience overall.

Had been warned by friends who were incredulous in December when they attended Little Shop - that…read morethe Ladies Room RAN OUT OF TOILET PAPER and they went to staff to let them know/complain and staff shrugged shoulders and were of no help. Saw Sister Act last month. In line for Ladies Room one woman had toilet paper in hand as she'd been warned. Luckily my pal and I brought our own as well. Sure enough, the ONE STALL that was in operation was out of toilet paper. Maybe that stall is inoperable because women were using paper towel instead of what should be provided!!!? SO the 2 times my friend attended productions there - no TP! Can the center please keep this product available for replenishing during the run of their shows??? Show darling, seats uncomfortable.

El Capitan in Yosemite? No the one in Sunnyvale at Fremont High School's Shannon Theatre…read more The Lyric Theatre through its Discovery Series, was presenting John Philip Sousa's "El Capitan" , first performed in 1896, and hasn't been performed in Northern California in maybe a century. The play was performed at Fremont High School's Shannon Theatre in Sunnyvale, about a mile from my house -the main reason for going there! It's a Saturday night, and we arrive at 7:15pm, 45 minutes before show time, to the staff parking lot, almost full with cars from the 35 member Orchestra, and the numerous people involved in the production of the play. Those who arrive too late, will have to go around the block, and park in the student's parking lot, some 200 yards away. Sign on the door says seating capacity 324, so you know this is going to be a small theatre. Most of the seats on the two aisles are taken, and it doesn't take long to see why. The seats are designed for high school students. Now when I attended Berkeley High School in 1966-1969, I was 40 pounds lighter, and had a waistline 8 inches smaller. Let's just say these seats were a bit too cozy. You had to stand up, to let people pass by in the same row. Carpeted aisles, with a gentle slope. Non staggered seating -the head of the person in front of you will block your view of the stage. Seat next to my wife is empty, until someone moves from a seat with a view obstructed by a tall person directly in front. Balcony area taken up with lighting fixtures. The first few rows are below stage level, so you are looking upwards. There is no room for the orchestra except on the stage, and there are 35 people playing in the orchestra, taking up 80% of the stage area. Decent orchestra music. The costumes for the actors are pretty plain, considering this takes place in 18th century Peru, with Spanish knights in shining armor, and very exuberant costumes of the day. Many of the main actors read their lines from electronic tablets or small paper notebooks. At $26 per adult, I expected better. Persons under 18 paid $10, but few of them in the audience, despite the give away price. Two intermissions, and every one runs out the door to get relief from the suffocating heat -no air conditioning, and no air movement, in late July. Long line at the single drinking fountain. 324 people and two bathrooms, one for each gender, each with 2 toilets, or 1 toilet and 1 urinal, or 1 toilet per 81 persons -not up to airline standards, let alone army standards! Overhead lighting with words in clear English, translated from the heavy opera type songs. At the end of the play, we make a quick getaway to our car, parked facing outwards, and out of the parking lot in record time. Others in the student parking lot, have a 4 minute+ walk to their cars. Remind me never to attend a show at a high school again, and now we know why "El Capitan" hasn't been performed in Northern California in a century. Good music, but it won't be missed! .

*Rediscovering Myself Through Dance: A Journey for New Moms*…read more As a child, I found joy in Bharatnatyam and Hindustani classical vocals, with performance feeling like second nature. But as a new mother, I realized how much I missed that creative outlet--something just for me. Stepping into Dance Identity in Sunnyvale reignited that passion. It's not just about learning new dance styles; it's about reconnecting with myself, embracing movement as an expression of joy, and finding a supportive community along the way. Some of my fellow dancers have become dear friends, making this journey even more rewarding. To all the new moms (and anyone else seeking to be part of a community while learning to dance) out there looking for an energizing escape, a space to move, express, and connect--come dance with us. You deserve this!

I am a regular at this studio for years now. I am not sure how I missed leaving a review for you…read moreYelpers! I can promise you there is something for everyone - from non dancers to professional dancers. I personally have grown so much here and I love all my instructors. They offer dance classes in many styles. I've tried a bunch of their classes like hip-hop, bolly-hop, Jazz, salsa and contemporary. Oh! they offer fitness classes as well, you won't regret it. Check out their Instagram for videos! :) @danceid, @difitwithshaira

Check out this cute local Saratoga Civic Theater in The Bay Area! Immerse yourself in art,…read moretheater, and entertainment! I came here for the spectacular musical No, No, Nanette. The theater building is old, small, charming, and fully equipped with air conditioning. There are three women bathrooms and one men bathroom. There are plenty of parking spaces. Enjoy!

Intimate theater with a lively musical theater crew, and other wonderful performances…read more What a cozy theater! I got to see In the Heights and really enjoyed it. Amateur theater with an outstanding dedicated cast. What fun! I heard the productions have improved from what it was years ago. I really enjoyed it. Come support your local theater and the arts!

I honestly had no idea this theater even existed, but apparently it's attached to Wilcox high…read moreschool. It comes up really fast on your GPS so be careful when you go through the light but you basically turn right into the parking lot. There was not much parking, considering the show was sold out to see the descendants, so I heard some people had to park farther away in the neighborhood and walk in. Once you walk in, there's an open auditorium theater or open area where you could buy snacks and get candid pictures with the cast. As I walked further down the hallway to my seat, I noticed how lit everything was and organized and clean. Everything was set up. The rose were pretty so I'm glad I'm only 5'2" tall, but a 6 foot tall person would probably have some issues sitting in these chairs. This particular production had an issue with their in the second half of the show, but I was sitting close enough. I could still actually hear them sing without their mics on. I'm not too sure how many people this theater seats, but there were a lot and somebody's told me they were sitting in the back yesterday and that's why they got tickets for today's show. They wanted to sit up close! Lol. Production can't wait to see my niece perform next year as they do Alice in Wonderland!

I attended a musical performance here and the acoustics here are wonderful. The 300+ seats are…read morecomfy and slightly elevated so that everyone can get a look at the stage. There is also room for overflow on each side as well as in the back. They have ample parking as well as street parking available.

My kid is learning violin here, and the instructors are fantastic--patient, professional, and very…read moreencouraging. It's been a wonderful experience seeing her progress. Highly recommended for local music lessons!

The front desk staff is super helpful and knowledgeable (shout out W, D, and M!) and are experts at…read morejuggling schedules. I also took guitar lessons for a few months at the same timeslot my boy was taking his violin lessons, and my teachers were great (Ed and Charlie!). My boy has learned violin w/Ms. Chia-Shan for several years now, and they have good rapport. She coaches and encourages him through the more advanced and difficult songs and drills. He appreciates her teaching style and patience very much.

Gorgeous studio with high tech lighting and filming opportunities. Multiple studios for classes and…read morerentals. They do pack their sold out classes like sardines so I wish they would lower the cap. I'd also say their jazz funk classes tend to be more commercial style. Pricing is a bit higher than other studios in the area. FYI: start with foundation/starter classes if you are completely new to dance!! Their beginner classes are quite fast-paced, even for me as a trained dancer.