I attended the production of a Midnight Summers Dream, performed by the CYT Tri-Valley at the…read more auditorium. The medium size theater is quant and cozy and not a bad seat in the house. The seats weren't the comfiest. When entering the theater there is a small concession area to the right for snacks, beverages, and alcoholic drinks. There's an array of beautiful displayed paintings in the lobby and wrapped around the lobby from the California Watercolor Association. There's a coat check, bathrooms, and wheelchair access. There's an array of performances offered to suit your artistic taste.

Went to the Bankhead for a film screening and talk back. The space is gorgeous. Plush carpet,…read moretasteful furniture, and a bar in the lobby. Not to mention lovely artwork to peruse, and live piano music pre performance. Comfortable seats with adequate leg room in the theatre. Every seat has a good view of the stage and the sound system is amazing. Plus,the ushers are many and all were pleasant, both coming and going A really positive experience and a great place to see a performance. The parking garage is just across the street, it ui can try your luck at the open kit beside it. Lots of good dining options just a short walk away. Recommended.

Firehouse Arts Center doubles as a museum/art gallery and a local theater. Located in downtown…read morePleasanton the building was an old firehouse. Black Badge Yelper Steve T. invited us to a night of Comedy on a Saturday night. On the backside of the Center is the city park were they have free concerts in the summer. The theater is small and intimate. The evening showcased 7 local comedians some of which were better than others. During intermission we browsed the gallery with all of the art work. The art was for sale. All in all a nice evening.

Enjoyed an evening of Disney jazz with the Jeff Bordes Quartet and Alanna Vicente. The lovely…read moresounds of the piano, bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and vocals paired with an excellent sound setup and lighting in this theater. No concessions were available on site, but they did offer guests free bottled water in the lobby. Photography and video recording was allowed for this particular show. Note, you can't see the full stage from the side balcony section unless you lean forward drastically as the seats are too far from the railing and unmovable. There are also poles in front of some of the side balcony seats with no advanced notice about the obstructed view when purchasing tickets... there's a reason these are the cheapest seats in the house. The performance was great, including beloved tunes from Mary Poppins (Chim Chim Cher-ee), Cinderella (A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes), 101 Dalmations (Cruella De Vil), Aladdin (Never Had a Friend Like Me), The Little Mermaid (Kiss the Girl), Snow White (Some Day My Prince Will Come), Lady and the Tramp, The Princess and the Frog, Jungle Book, and a non-disney encore of What a Wonderful World.

Five stars! East Bay Dance Company is a great program with amazing instructors. It is very…read morefamily-friendly, welcoming, and a great place for all levels. The staff makes everyone feel comfortable and supported. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a positive dance experience.

East Bay Dance Company is by far the best in the Bay. We come to the studio all the way from…read moreLivermore. We have been at the studio since my daughter was 3 years old. Fast forward 7 years and now my other two daughters are enrolled as well. I have never seen someone do as much work as the owner Ashley. She is dedicated, and shows up for every dancer. We see the long hours, the care, and the patience. And we want her to know it never goes unnoticed. The teachers create a positive, welcoming environment where the girls feel supported and motivated. My daughters have not only improved on their techniques but have also built meaningful friendships and become much more confident. This studio goes above and beyond, and we're so grateful to be part of it.

Miss Tori is the greatest thing to happen on this planet since photosynthesis…read more She is the entire package. She is a woman who has passion that loves teaching, and it shows on all of the faces of her students. She is priceless to our local community and is to be commended for helping the next generation of dancers excel and exceed.

Thank god for this studio…read more I "retired" from dance and gymnastics about 5 years ago or so. I was always nervous to go back. Afraid I was too old. Afraid I wouldn't be good enough anymore. Afraid I wouldn't have time etc. etc. This place is so welcoming. It really has a family feel. A lot of the kids, adults and teachers have been there for years and they are more then open to allowing others join the fam : ) I feel good about myself because of the encouragement I have received from Nichole and Byron (tumbling and jazz teachers) They are fun and make coming after a long day of work exciting for me. It's nice to feel that I have nothing to be afraid of anymore, a lot in due part to the environment, schedule and variety of classes offered.

After 12 incredible years of being part of this family in many aspects, I can honestly say it is a…read moreplace like no other . The owners are the sweetest guys and truly care for each and every student. They are great communicators and the admin process is simple and organized. The studio is safe to drop off your kids for hours on end , the kids will make everlasting friendships & learn valuable life lessons. My daughter has loved all her teachers and valued their expectations and standards to make her the best she can be. She thrived in the classroom due to her time management skills, juggling her education and Dance. I would highly reccomend trying the summer classes if you don't know where to start. There is a class/ level for everyone to shine and JUST DANCE!!

We love Triple Threat Performance! The customer service was quick and helpful. They got us set up…read moreright away. The instructors are awesome, and my girls absolutely love them. There are plenty of class options to choose from, and the price point is super reasonable. Highly recommend!

The best place to host your little girls bday party! It took me a while to finally write this…read morereview but it was so magical. We went with Elsa and Anna and they were amazing. Everyone loved it!!! Anna and Elsa made my little one feel so special. They did a dance for the audience that was beautiful to watch and then they invited my daughter to dance with them!! She felt so special!! I loved it so so so much. It's like a Disney show brought to you. And so spacious too! You can invite lots of kids!9 Reagan was so wonderful to work with. The staffs were amazing!!!! Made it super easy to plan and execute!!

I am so happy I signed my daughter up for dance class here!…read more My daughter started taking her classes as soon as she turned 2, the day after her 2nd birthday!! She's very shy and timid, but Reagan is so patient and sweet with her. She gets so excited as soon as I start putting her in her dance dress and she talks about her dance class all week. In just a couple months of being in this class, I have noticed how much more confident my daughter is. Even though she is only 2, I have a feeling she will have a passion for dancing just by how she is about this class. She even practices her "passé" at home! Reagan truly is an amazing teacher and it shows through her students! Also, my brother is in the Special Needs Hip Hop class and loves his dance class as well! He was never into dancing before but now he is so excited for his dance class and even loves oerformi

My bestie and I are in our BTS era. So when a dance cover choreo class for 2.0 showed up on our…read morefeed, I just needed to see if my schedule was free and well I was. So we went! L O C A T I O N MKC Project is located in a two story house building near the Cinema Place Parking lot which is where they suggest parking as it's next to the place and it's free parking. Note if you park on the first floor it does smell like pee. You may want to go up a floor to avoid your car smelling a bit pee-like. I N S I D E Note that the place is a nut free space so make sure you don't bring any nuts as they want to make sure folks who have nut allergies have a safe space. You go through two sets of gates (one at the front, then another inside). Then go inside the place and go up a set of stairs. One room has cubby holes for your stuff. They have a restroom also and then there's a fairly spacious room for the class. C L A S S Reservations on evite and it cost roughly ~$33 for the 1.5 hour class. Make sure to reserve your spot as they do sell out. I think there's a slight discount if you sign up early. Saori Sunaga from The Ruby Slippers was our instructor who is apparently baby ARMY! She basically started learning more about them as she started teaching these BTS cover classes. She already taught Dynamite before this class. The first half hour or so we got into a circle and introduced ourselves, how we found BTS, any biases, and any other choreo we'd be interested in learning. To be honest, this was great, I loved being able to just geek out with other ARMY, but I think it also pushed us over time as we ended up going about half an hour over to learn the set of choreo for the class. Then it was class. We got into lines and we drilled the harder stuff first and took our time. I appreciated Saori slowing down the steps and making sure we were comfortable moving on. She also made sure we swapped rows though some folks ended up not going to the front which I get. I did feel the later half of the class felt a bit rushed as we were running out of time but it is what it is. When we covered what we needed to cover, she broke us up into 3 groups to do a final run through at about 0.75x the full speed. Everyone was great and cheered and just was a good place to just have some fun regardless of your level of experience. This choreo is hard but it was fun when you get it down! At the end end, for MKC's socials, folks who wanted to be part of their post did one more final run through. O V E R A L L This was so much fun. Would I do it again? Yes. Absolutely. Am I still trying to get this choreo? Yes. It's hard y'all! But it's inspired me to do more dance choreo or at least learn the rest of this particular song. It's a super supportive environment. The instructor is wonderful and supportive and encourages us to speak up if we don't get a move. The space is great. Free parking also great. Just wish this was closer to home! They do have other classes so if this kind of class doesn't suit you, they also have other dance styles. Check them out and just have fun and dance!

MKC is a true diamond in the rough--a dance studio offering an impressive variety of styles in a…read morewarm, welcoming environment. The owner, Marikar, is kind, empathetic, professional, and adored by the kids. She's built a community that feels genuinely inclusive for dancers of all ages and backgrounds. MKC is a judgment-free zone where kids can truly be themselves--surrounded by friends and real opportunities to grow. Rosselyn Ramirez is a world-class ballerina whose technical expertise and boundless artistry speak for themselves. The kids' inspiration in her presence is visibly clear. Marikar has cultivated an elite team that makes every dancer feel supported and seen. In a time when the world (and technology) can make social environments overwhelming, MKC gives kids a space to be silly, move freely, and feel like kids again. What more could you ask for?

This was our first time at San Ramon Art and Wind festival, which is held annually at Central Park…read moreSun-Mon of Memorial Day weekend. Overall, a fun event and they literally used the entire park for all the venues. Tons of people. but with all that space you don't really feel too crowded unless you're lining up for restrooms or looking for parking. Highlights: * Parking is $10 at one of the lots. We parked at Iron Horse Middle School. Bring cash. Free Parking is available on the Market Place across from Central Park, but its likely going to be a zoo there. * They split the park in half - one side for folks to have picnics, chill, eat, and listen to the live bands that rotate throughout the day. They also have dance troupes too. No kites here. * The other side of the park closer to the baseball/soccer fields are a free for all for kite flying. Here you'll get neck strain trying to see all those kites in the sky. Our rambunctious 5yo loved running around here. * They also have a DJ and some sort of professional/expert kite flyers near the Skateboard park, with some impressively designed kites. * City Hall is open for kid's crafts and a puppet show. You also get access to clean bathrooms inside. * They have tons of vendor booths and food stalls lined up along the parking lots and fields. * And if music, food, chillaxing and just admiring the kites is too boring, they also have carnival games and rides in the area between Iron Horse Middle School and the entrance to Central Park. Definitely recommend this Festival since its normally sunny and windy in San Ramon during Memorial Day.

This event happens annually on the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend…read more We have been in the past and I returned this year, it's such a fun event for the kids/family. There's a lot of local vendors and businesses that table. There's arts and crafts for the kids. It's enjoyable walking around and see what there is offer. The park/splash pad is nearby if children want to play. Food can be a little expensive, so we pack our lunches or eat beforehand when coming here. I am actually very impressed with their garage system. I constantly see people sorting through to ensure the correct items are disposed in garbage, recycle and compost. We enjoy making the kites and trying to fly the kites in the field. It is fun to be out on the field flying and watching all these kites. Parking can be difficult at times, but they do have some paid parking lots nearby. I have also seen people walk through the iron horse trail to this event.