International Glam Institute is always so honored to provide complete makeup and hair design…read moreservices for the Bingbing Performing Club. Founder: Shelly Lee Dance Team: Shelley Lee, Kaiyi Du, Joanna Jia, Esther Liu, Sharon Lou, June Wong, Jing Lu, Helen Lu, Diana Zhang 9.19,2026 - 6.00PM San Mateo Performing Arts Center 600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94401 The place is amazing for your events, all the staff is so helpful and the place is so clean and organized. Michelle Prior and I, Ethel Reddy, are the co-owner of International Glam Institute. Together with our talented team of professional artist, we are proud to support all beauty and styling service needs for performers, photoshoots, bridal and special occasions. We are grateful for the opportunity to help bring each performance to life through creativity, beauty and excellence. This is the place you must book your events.

Last year in 2025 we saw the Nutcracker. Such a sweet and well put on performance. Prices are much…read moremore affordable compared to the SF ballet. These are students...I think? I loved the different ages and talent. Parking is a bit of a headache. There isn't near enough for what this building can hold. Please give yourself enough time in case there isn't any parking stalls left. There are plenty of bathrooms, but during intermission, they have ropes set up for the huge line that forms. Snacks are sold, however can't be consumed inside the theater. Go figure? You can only eat outside in the lobby area. In the lobby is a table of Nutcracker/Christmas items you can purchase. I wish that there was a live orchestra, but this was my first time going and I don't understand much about this group. It was a recording that they danced to. I do recommend anyone to see this performance and let us know what you think?

Came here as a chaperone for my little one's school field trip. It has a cozy homy feeling to it. A…read moresmall venue but properly equipped. Working staff were all pleasant. We were here to watch Willy Wonka. We could sort of see the band working hard under the stage, which fascinated the little ones. The show was nicely organized to accommodate the short attention span for the kiddos. If possible, you might want to bring the kiddos for a bathroom break before the show. Intermission is rather short and the end of the show was a little crazy for everyone rushing out. No food nor beverage is allowed inside the center. I had to do a separate run to drop off the snacks. I was very surprised to see the young elementary schoolers behaving so well sitting through the entire show without food nor water. In addition to the restroom challenge noted above, parking could be tricky. We got lucky to park about a block away on the side of the street. It was a good experience overall.

Stay away! I had the worse experience with the theatre…read moremanager. After booking the through their booking system Facilitron, I got an email from Paul Rudy Chapman saying facilitron does not do a good job and the quote and deposit you submitted is wrong. So I asked for an updated quote. He took 10 days to send the quote which was 3 times the original. After asking why he said that's the way it is. He put everything possible on there to charge me. I didn't need any light technician but he still forced me to put it there. No option. Then a week later, he mentioned we are moving away from Faciltron to Civic Permits site. You need to submit your application again. I said that's fine as long as I get the date booked. When I tried booking from the new site, it had issues and could not let me book. So I asked him to help. Rather than helping he said "oh it's too late. I can't promise the resources. I am going to cancel your booking and return the deposit. " He cancelled my booking a week before my event where artists are already here from India. Tried calling him 1000 times but he never picked up the phone. Even before he never picked. Long story short, highly highly unreliable theatre manager. Don't even know how they manage events when they can even manage a booking. Stay away.

Excellent adult ballet instruction, welcoming community and great classes for kids!…read moreThe ballet company has inspiring and gorgeous performances by talented and skilled dancers. Students from their ballet classes go on to become professionals. I often see local dance teachers dropping into the classes for their own enjoyment. I've loved this place for years!

Just saw the hip hop nutcracker, truly the best holiday show I seen this year, was so great I had…read moreto yelp. The energy coming off these amazing talented artist was off the chain!!!! Each dance was bumpin, I enjoyed watching my children jump in and out there seat hollering for the nutcracker and cheering the rat kings moves. After the show everyone came out to chat with the crowd. Such a beautiful group of people. A TRULY MUST SEE, I truly hope people read this and checkout shows coming up, we caught the last nutcracker but going to the next year show, please checkout the one at fox theatre

I came here to watch the Songs For a New World performance on a Saturday afternoon. Because why…read morenot. I loved the theater and loved the performance. Because of its size, it provides an intimate experience regardless of where you sit. I sat at the second to last row but it still felt like a front row experience. At times I got goosebumps feeling like the actors were looking at me straight in the eyes. The concession was very reasonably priced. I got a cocktail for only $10.

This is a Fantastic theater, full of fun and talented actors... Great Fun! The Play that Goes…read moreWRONG! ... and a season 2026 Full of fun!! "Pickleball", "Gutenberg!", "School of Rock" and more !!!! Check it out... shows sell out.

It's a beautiful theater. The drinks are reasonably priced considering the situation. Parking…read morewasn't hard to find. The customer service was very friendly.

Great theater in the heart of Redwood City! Took the train from San Jose and arrived in half hour…read more Station is two small blocks from downtown. Many restaurants, coffe shops and a few bars walking distance. The theater even sells alcoholic drinks that you can enjoy at your seat while watching the show! I went for a Mariachi concert. Sat in the balcony. If you are not tall, either sit in lower balcony or after 5th row of upper balcony. There is a pony wall that can obstruct your view.

Auntie Des is a kindhearted teacher. She creates a supportive, fun environment for the students…read more Sometimes she'll host potlucks for everyone to connect with each other.

Auntie Des and Hokulani are some of my favorite teachers I've ever had! They are so sweet,…read moreencouraging, and welcoming. The community are so sweet and couldn't imagine being in the Bay Area without them.

This music fest, hosted by Jazz 91 KCSM, is an annual event taking place at the College of San…read moreMateo in between the Library and Theatre. Two stages were set up, one in front of each of these buildings, along with long and lovely fountains, creating a picturesque setting for live jazz. Plus, free admission and free parking (though visitor parking was a bit confusing to find, since a few lots had signs noting they were only for vendors and musicians). The event featured awesome performances by various bands on the Main Stage, including Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Larry Vuckovich and his ensemble performing great tunes like Manteca, and the amazing musicianship and vocals of Kim Nalley: Three Ladies Sing the Blues. I also caught the performance of the SF Jazz High School All Star band on the Youth Stage, the young musicians showcasing their talents on the keyboard, trumpet, saxophone, drums, bass, and violin. There was no shortage of food and drink options, with six food trucks and a coffee shack on site. Lines were short or nonexistent, and I was able to enjoy a yummy gyro quesadilla from Falafel Fresh. Vendors and organization booths included Old Skool Cafe and Mango Blossom Apiary (local wildflower honey). Lots of seating too, campus structures in various locations, chairs provided for the event, and grassy fields with plenty of space for stretching out both in shaded areas and in the sunshine which was comfortable on a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon. I was able to lay out my mat, do some reading and relaxing, and of course, appreciate the beautiful sounds of latin rhythms, funk, and blues filling the air.

Not enough bands. Too much talking and not enough music. They must have had a hard time getting…read morebands. Especially at the youth stage there were huge hour gaps between bands. Stanford group very small unlike last year. I wanted to hear the All stars but they were on late and couldnt stay do to the wind. I wish they would put some of the large bands on first . The amplification was too loud and took away from some of the bands . They claimed this started 20 years ago yet I was there in 1990. It was better when they charged admission .

We have been involved with RCCT as patrons and more recently as participants in their summer show…read more Overall, a fantastic company to support as patrons or performers. As patrons: they have amazing shows with top notch quality (for a community theatre type). Definitely great production value. Music orchestra is excellent, and performers work really hard. They also employ all local members of the community. As performers: very supportive environment, you learn tons, and make great friends. Too bad they only do one show a year (in the summer).

Kinky Boots is a marvel. Not usually a fan of musicals, but this performance made me want to burst…read moreinto song. I haven't laughed or clapped this hard in years.

I tried the 7 day trial on Mind Body App and really enjoyed my time taking these days classes! I…read morehighly recommend coming here and trying a variety of face styles. I enjoyed taking k-pop, hiphop, westcoast swing, and contemporary. The teachers are friendly and upbeat. I would love to try the heels class! Will definitely be coming back. My age range is 30s-40s so yes it's for you!

I've taken a range of dance classes and all the instructors have been amazing. They were all very…read morenice, student-focused and professional. I also enjoy the choreography. The pace of the classes are subjective to each individual, but overall, they've all been fun and I have learned a lot. I also like the spacious ballrooms, parking is relatively easy and centrally located to lot of restaurants. A special shout out to a few of the dance instructors: Jessica, Jewell, Mimi, Sydnie and Sam. Thank you!

I have been going to Adult's BharatNatyam class for a month now…read more She has a very warm style of teaching and it shows in the students. I love the camaraderie amongst all the students in the class. I look forward to learning more advanced steps.

I booked a painting class with Deepa for my birthday and I'm completely thrilled with the…read moreexperience she provided for me and my friends! There were snacks, wine, and freshly baked blue berry scones right from her oven! Deepa is such an amazing host and a very talented painter as well. She was very warm with us and super accommodating and friendly, my group and I felt very well taken care of during our class. She was able to curate a very memorable painting experience for us, plus the painting I made and took home is a great keepsake and reminder of my wonderful time at Netra Center! Thank you so much for everything Deepa, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to dive into their creative side!