Awesome theater and it was great to see a show on opening night with a packed crowd. This small…read moreplace was a great date and I left feeling like I needed to study the English language. Very intimate and fun experience, clearly a labor of love. This is the best way to experience Shakespeare, live and performed!

I've had the honor of being an audience member at this theatre (amazing productions of The Comedy…read moreof Errors and A Midsummer Night's Dream), performing in altheir New Works Festival (which gives upcoming playwrights an opportunity to see their plays produced) and as a guest director of their 2025 production of Richard III. The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is a wonderful gem of a theatre that truly serves the community and gives the classics (and new works) a place to shine!

TKTC is the BEST organization! I have trusted Kyle and his team of Directors with my child for…read moremany years. It takes a lot to develop that sense of trust, but it's there. The parents love Kyle; the kids love Kyle. His Directors and Interns love him. And the community of parents/ families who are a part of the organization, they are amazing, too. TKTC has taught my child and encouraged him for so many years that he is strong and confident on stage...performing in front of strangers. In the first few years, I felt less patient; I wanted bigger roles, and thank goodness they didn't give them to my child. He was not ready. The slower progression was so important to allow him to develop his courage and skill sets, so he knew he was ready on stage. Thank you, TKTC, for your safe and caring space. As a parent, it is everything to have a place where children feel a sense of belonging. You are the BEST!

Amazing director and staff. This program for theater kids is awesome. As adults, we are able to…read moretruly enjoy the shows.

This was our first First Friday in Bixby Knolls and it was really fun! There were 10 musicians set…read moreup on Atlantic Ave, all very talented. Our favorite is Mooney Starr, a guitarist we met on 2nd St who told us about First Fridays. He played a song by Cesaria Evora which I loved and now I'm doing a deep dive on all Fado music. Lots of Arts and Crafts from local artists plus tasty baked goods. Absolutely delicious carrot cake from It's Bakin' Time with Christina. The best we've ever had - she takes orders for whole cakes too. itsbakintime.orders@gmail.com Non-profits tabling: Friends of the Long Beach Public Library who are trying to prevent book banning. Important historical displays like Forgotten Images https://forgottenimages.org/ highlighting African American history. We had so many wonderful conversations and had a great time.

Beautiful experience. I love walking with the kids checking out different foods and businesses…read more Family friendly but be prepared to spend money guaranteed to see something you like .

Attended a tribute band for The Eagles and it was so wonderful! The band was amazing and the venue…read moretotally packed. The ushers are always so friendly there and always helpful in finding your seats. The band did have a technical issue at the beginning which delayed things but they filled the time by sharing jokes.

My family and I saw In The Heights tonight at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center and it was…read moregreat! The performing arts center is beautiful. There's lots of parking, which is nice. You pay for parking by downloading an app. I think we paid $10. It was really cool to see the different displays of The Carpenter's grammy awards and musical instruments. They also had a bar and snacks open before the play and at intermission. The stairs in the theater are pretty steep and there's no elevator/escalator, so just be advised. The seats have spacious leg room, which is suuuuper helpful! We loved our experience here and will be back :)

So happy to have found the Aurora Theater. Wanted to find a venue for a small covid safe birthday…read morecelebration, where we could have a movie night for our family. With our Disney+ account, the owner Charles was able to set up for us a completely private screening of the new Raya and the Last Dragon film. The independent play house seats 40-50, but was the perfect size for the 10 of us to spread out and be socially distanced, yet feel together. The inside of the theater is beautiful, with vintage seating from the 1940s. The price was affordable, as they are running a special rental price of $20/person for 3 hours. Charles was great to work with. He put so much work into his theater, and his passion for it shows. He is flexible and open to ideas. If you are looking for a safe and unique place to have a movie or game night with your group, I would highly recommend this theater!

The Aurora Theater is the perfect spot. We had a small screening and Charles was so kind and…read moreaccommodating. He mDe our experience smooth and seamless. Great communication! I highly recommend

This was my first visit to the Long Beach Terrace Theater to see Joe Satriani and Steve Vai touring…read moretogether as the SatchVai band. The venue has its own multi-story parking lot which is very easy to access, and only charges $15. We arrived thirty minutes before the show, and there was no line to enter the parking lot with many parking spaces available. After a very short walk across the garage and going up a one-story staircase (there is also an elevator), we were on the ground level with the theater. Unfortunately, you have to walk all the way around the large fountain area to reach the security checkpoint and entrance. There was no line and we passed through quickly. Luckily, after the show, you could walk directly to the garage without having to go around again. The theater seats around 3,000 people and has floor, loge, and balcony sections. It is very clean and has a modern feel. The main lobby is spacious and has high ceilings. There are bars on all levels, and some basic food items downstairs. There were also a few food and drink spots in front outside. The concert hall has very high ceilings and is also very modern. We sat on the floor in the second row. The seats were padded and comfortable, and the spacing between adjacent seats and between rows was good. The view of the performers was amazing. There was a large projection screen behind the stage, with various video playing throughout the show. There was some fog on the stage, and the lighting was good, but nothing exceptional. Sitting so close is great for pictures and videos, and you're oblivious to the other 2,900 people in the theater. It almost feels like you're getting a private performance. However, the sound can be hit or miss depending on the performers' preferences and venue's audio setup. The main speaker arrays here hang directly over the first few rows in front of the stage. For the opening band, we couldn't hear any of the guitars at all. Joe played almost completely through his on-stage amps only and the sound was perfect. Steve's mix was half through his amps and half through the main speaker arrays. We could hear his guitar, but not nearly as well as Joe's. It's not the venues fault, the sound is usually optimized for the majority of the theater, and the first few rows may suffer. The opening band was Animals As Leaders. I've seen them a few times over the years as an opener for Steve Vai. They are an instrumental guitar focused band with the unique characteristic that both guitarists use eight-string guitars which gives them a unique sound. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai started out the main show together. They are two of the greatest rock guitar legends to ever play. They played a few original songs together that they co-wrote, followed by both individual and joint performances of a dozen of their popular songs. Steve's unique three-neck Hydra guitar made an appearance. There was also an encore with cover versions of Rock and Roll and Born to be Wild. I've seen Joe 25 times and Steve seven times, and I'll continue to go to every show when they are in town. In between the opening band and the main show, we immediately went to use the ground level restrooms which are downstairs. The lines were already extremely long. On a whim, we went upstairs and the restrooms on both sides initially had very short lines. After only five minutes, the upstairs lines also started to get long. Go upstairs fast and you should have a much shorter wait. The show was great and I really liked the venue. It's modern, clean, and comfortable, with various amenities. The sound mix was a mixed bag sitting in front, but it wasn't the venue's fault. If you want the best chance of a good sound mix, don't sit up front. Parking was very convenient and very affordable. I would definitely come see a show here again. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I attended the long beach grand prix performance concert which Lupe FIASCo performed on Friday…read more04.17.2026 @6:30pmsh. It was an outside concert. The thing that stood out was the nice courtyard decor of water fountains. The vibe radiated as the fountains were sparkling, giving the ambiance of a fresh cool entertainment settimg. The outside really looks cool at night because of the lighting structure. I have been here many times before. Experiencing both indoor and outdoor venue entertainment. Just to name a few.. Jokoy, air supply, 90s old school R&B funk jam , Franki Valli and the list goes on. Its not very big inside, in comparison to Crypto or the inglewood forum but it does its job. Stadium seating could use some work if they decide to remodel in the future. Its a clean place with great acoustics. The only negative thing I have to say is the sale of alcoholic beverages! The venue shuts down completely early. Like 9pmsh! Unacceptable for an entertainment venue. I recommend watching concerts or any type of events in this area. Plenty of parking in the parking structure and surrounding businesses nearby. Long Beach is beautiful.

My daughter loves and enjoys going to her ballet class. Ms. Paula is amazing, she really sees the…read morepotential to every dancer. My daughter was scared and shy starting her ballet class but Ms. Paula was so welcoming. Ms. Paula is very communicative and loves to teach.

Excellent, patient and nice instructors. Lots of class offerings at various levels and summer…read moreintensives and spring/summer camps. Plenty of performance opportunities that allow you/your child to showcase what they have learned. I am very glad to see my daughter and her ballet friends form a strong bond and really flourish over the years. Highly recommend!

I drive by this theater weekly and never realized it was there. Local theater is a unique…read moreexperience and it's intimate. Beyond grateful to be invited to a local production (yes, we paid for our tickets), as this was the first time experiencing theater in a setting like this. The actors are from our local and surrounding communities. Tickets are affordable and supporting local artists/talent is important. I appreciate a great night of entertainment!

Congratulations! I found a theater that beat the Pantages in discomfort! I know its an old venue…read morebut these are the worst seats I have ever had the displeasure of sitting in for so long. By the end of show my behind hurt, my knees hurt. It was just awful. This is also the first time in my many years of show going I saw (and heard) people leaving during intermission due the discomfort of the seats. One lady even screamed in the narrow passage way to I assume the rest of her party (MY KNEES CANT TAKE ANYMORE). Her husband then said yeah Im running her home and ill be back. This was my first time going to this theater so my first impressions were good at first. Staff seemed personable. We went to see August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. I have never been to a theater in a U shape before. I have decided I dont care for it. There were so many times where I didnt know what was going on because the actors back was to me. I dont know if there was a kiss, a nose snuggle, who knows. My partner also point out that in one scene on our side we saw that one actor was rubbing anothers foot. This was how the piece came back from the dark. He pointed out that the folks on the other side had zero clue because they just saw her back. He also pointed out how much wasnt really used and the set could have been "pushed back" for better viewing and I agree. I also found it distracting for me to see the audience across, folks were laughing and speaking in times that didnt call for it and for someone like me who is ever observant it was a distraction. Final complaint the smoke machine was too much for me. It literally made me start coughing. The people I was with also said it got to them in other ways. The sound was good, lighting good. If I am invited back to a performance at this place as I was this time, I would have to see the run time of the piece. This piece went on for almost 3 hours and oh how could I forget started close to 20 minutes late! Just not cool man. As a first time goer it made me wonder if this is the norm for this theater and would have to keep that in mind as well.

After 12 years at this academy, the kid has moved on to other sport endeavors. She enjoyed the…read morechallenge of this academy. What I personally won't miss is the clicky dance moms and their clicky ballerinas. Ballet is evolving - pink tights do not represent universal skin tones - and broad shoulders and thick hips DO have their place in the world of dance, without criticism or critique from costume production personnel (and volunteer moms). Choosing dancers based on their ability to fit the costume is fair how?? Please invest and continue to work on diversity, equity and inclusivity. Get to know these dancers' backgrounds and challenges. I saw many aspiring dancers come and go, and it's likely because they felt like they didn't belong. All dancers deserve mentorship and guidance.

The Long Beach Ballet is phenomenal. Last minute our friend decided we should watch the Long Beach…read moreBallet Nutcracker for her birthday and it was a hit! There were so many puns intended and surprises that captivated the audience! The artistic choices made on such a classic ballet reignited the power of the story! Needless to say, we have agreed to make this a tradition and have dedicated our annual Nutcracker viewing to the Long Beach Ballet!