This is the best technologically advanced performance theater in town. I toured it when it was…read moreunder construction. The seat configurations alone blow all other theaters out of the water. I will say if you go for an orchestra, avoid the lower orchestra outer edge seats as there's no exit aisle. You have to walk past your entire row to get to the spot if you are a bigger man. Most shows will have an intermission which allows you to get up, use RR, grab a quick snack and get back to your seat in time for the action. Modern meets classic. Classic exterior, modern exterior and interior. I suggest coming for a classical music performance and when coming with a date, sit in the mezzanine. Great view and feels more intimate.

Amazing venue and great sound quality!…read more The Tobin offers an upscale experience with friendly staff, a range of price points, and nice sound quality. Prepaid garage or valet parking options are available as well as a convenient parking lot a short walk away. The show was loud, especially for an acoustic performance, but the sound quality was great. Overall, there is a variety of price points, so you can splurge on club seating with table service, or choose the balcony to save the piggy bank. We sat in the mezzanine section however next time I would prefer to sit closer to the stage. While some of the ticket prices were on the high side, you can sign up for the newsletter to receive discounts on upcoming shows. The price of drinks was outrageous but sadly typical for a concert. I did not order food or beverages but be sure you view the menu / price list ahead of your visit. There was no meet & greet or photo opportunity offered for this event but I hope that is an option at future events. Definitely consider the Tobin when your favorite band is in town!

I think if you want to see the basic mechanics and setup of how this event works, you can refer to…read morethe other reviews. This is the most expensive of all Fiesta Events, as far as admission. The $100 dollar per ticket price tag includes four drink tickets, an unlimited sampling of all food items. There is no on-site parking, ride share options are relegated to certain areas. Three pick up and drop off locations throughout the event transport you by charter bus to the event. I'm probably stating the obvious at this point. I can only explain why my experience was underwhelming. Firstly heeding the advice of other Yelpers I got here early. Initially all the lines were at a minimal. I made a beeline for The Orginal Donut Shop only to find a health inspector, who (in)conveniently decided to check foods right at opening time. Whilst waiting people began filing in, adding to the already growing manicotti moshpit. By seven o' clock most lines wrapped around walkways. The result were patrons pushing, grinding and bumping their way through. A huge factor was the spacing of booths. This created traffic and you couldn't tell where one line began and another one ended. It was a huge clusterFUDGE! The thinking by fiesta goers is that the exorbitant price will filter out people, the elements that make the other events unpleasant; ie. overcrowding. This could not be further from the truth. On the contrary quarters were very tight. Anywhere you stand is to be in someone's way. In addition performance stages were brilliantly placed nearby food and drink booths. For example The Spazzmatics were performing right next to a barbecue and an Italian food vendor. It's like you could get a slider and rock out to Devo's" Whip it" at the same time. This made absolutely no logistical sense. I read another review that said that this is a classy affair. To me that is very subjective. It has more to do with selection than presentation. At that capacity most of the businesses were not out of the ordinary. In addition some vendors offered healthy sized samplings, like the Snooze Eatery A.M. But for the most part samples were bite size. I saw people wait an eternity in line just for a meatball. I'm wondering in the VIP area, which I never saw, if the selection was much better? Krispy Kreme did offer a donut shish kabob. And on the drink end I must confess I'm not into wine. Nor the spirits for that matter. I fancy myself a beer drinker and the selection would shock even Howard Stern. Mind you HEB was giving away free wine samples. But on the beer front they only had Stella Artois, Bud light and Karbach, which is basically Budweiser. For future reference they should at least raise their beer profile. Otherwise just serve me a Mickey's Bigmouth in a brown paper bag. Factoring in everything the vibe was very frat house meets a food sampling at HEB Central Marketplace. I understand that this event is for a good cause. I definitely would not take that away from them. However this event made me miss the grit, the campiness of all other fiesta events. The irony of fiesta is that it embraces royalty then mocks it. At this event fiesta-goers bask in class, status and super cool Stella Artois glasses, courtesy of the VIP section. Will I ever attend this again? Let's say as a San Antonian I have a Fiesta Check Off list. "Taste of the Northside." I did it. Now scratch it off.

Why haven't I ever been to this event?? It's awesome!! $85 presage, $100 at the door for general…read moreadmission. I'm told VIP status is $250, but that is unconfirmed at this time. I'm happy with general admission: 5 drink tickets and all you can eat from 50 or so restaurants. Fast food types all the way to Mimosa and Tejas de Brazil, Texas Roadhouse, sushi zushi, too many to name. Some are true sample size, others are fill-you-up size. You can go back as many times as you wants. So if you just have a few favorites, knock yourself out. Me, I eat it all. Ha, ha. Alcohol: Deep Eddy vodka, Avon tequila, serving full size margaritas for 2 tickets. By the way, more drink tickets can be bought 2 for $15, after you blow your free five tickets. Yeah, baby. Go there next year. By the way, all proceeds benefit the Brighton Center, doing good for children with various disabilities. 04/24/19 We like the way they opened it up in the back. How does Sonterra really feel about all of us tromping on their golf course? Anyway, it was the usual great event. Beer, wine and cocktail stations abound! They were everywhere. Each cocktail station prepared a different drink. The standouts: watermelon margarita, creamitini and the como la flor (yes, for Selena). They topped it with a small flower. Among the food: the Rustic, Kirby's, Pesto, So Hill Cafe, the Hollow, Cover 3, Maggiano's, Whiskey Cake, so, so many others. Music on at least 3 stages. Photo booths. What we really like is that you can park at various locations and be shuttled in. A bit of an adventure last night, though. Our bus driver wasn't too sure about how to get to some of the parking venues. One of the riders moved up by the driver to guide him. It is pretty dark out there. All in all, another great experience. If I may state however, more trash cans are needed as well as a more frequent emptying of them. Go there.

The Overtime Theater is a good place for a lover of improv comedy. They have different shows that…read morehappen every week. I think you should check them out at least once before making up your mind. I've been to the Overtime Theater multiple times because a friend of mine used to perform there. I decided after a few times that I am not a huge fan of improv comedy shows. I went to the murder mystery show and it was just okay. I laughed a little bit,but it didn't change my mind on improv comedy as a whole. I'm not planning on going back anytime soon for that reason. Please make up your own mind and give them a chance. You will also be supporting a local business.

We are so fortunate to have the Overtime Theater in San Antonio. This is an all volunteer theater…read morecompany and they put on some great productions. The acting is always spot on and the plays, which are written by local playwrights, run the gamut from comedy to drama. I love that the admission prices are low and they even have a performance where you can pay whatever you can afford. There is no excuse for not checking them out. My only issue is that I wish they would have more matinees. They generally only have one for each show and I can't always make that date. Wonderful talented group of people! Love them!

This was my first time attending the annual jazz festival and I truly was blown away. The parking…read moreat a nearby store was convenient and only a short walk to the festival. When we arrived, there was a variety of different food trucks and vendors, definitely something for everyone! Unfortunately, we didn't plan ahead and bring a chair so we stood for a good chunk of it, but it was worth it all. The musicians were all so incredibly talented and honestly provided me with so much serotonin that I didn't know was be possible. The ambience was incredible and everyone seemed like they were having a good time. The only downside is having to wait a whole year before getting to attend something like this again, but truly can't recommend it enough!

This is a really cool venue for summertime jazz, but it does get packed early. The event runs for…read morefour *sweltering* Fridays each July and starts at 7:30pm sharp (jazz musicians are prompt, it's a fact - look it up if you don't believe me). Tips for your first visit: It takes place in the amphitheater right outside of the food court and movie theater. The audience is in the shade by 6:30pm but it's still HAWT - bring water folks! They usually have two or three performers, with the headliner going on at 9:00pm. No coolers allowed since they sell beer and wine at the event. People set up chairs 5 days before the event. If you have a small group of 5 or 6 peeps you can roll in around 630pm and get a decent spot. Not the best view, but still a good spot to chill out and listen to the tunes. VIP area available too - PM me for tips on sneaking into that - I only share it with select people LOL. ;-) Not sure if they have port-a-potties or not, but I recommend using the indoor facilities located in the food court, right behind Goomba's Pizza Food trucks and beer booths on the premises. If the lines are too long at those, mosey on inside to the food court and get something pretty quick (and enjoy the air conditioning). Look for the Balcones Heights Fire Department ladder truck - they give FREE rides in the bucket and you get to view the entire venue! Do it early, because they shut down before the concert is over. Final and MOST important tip: Stay out of the fountain - the po-po will shut your party down! :)

The Carlos Álvarez Studio Theater is a hidden gem within the Tobin complex. Per their website, it…read moreis a "blank canvas that is customizable for any event". This is a world apart from the Tobin. Wifey and I saw small production play and thoroughly enjoyed the venue. Note that Tobin Center garage is not available and that you cannot reserve parking in advance. Thus, you can park "live" at the nearby Tobin surface parking lot or use your phone app to find parking within a 5-minute walk. The entrance to Carlos Álvarez Studio Theater is to the left of the Tobin's main entrance. There is no "lobby", hence then name "studio theater". You can take stair or elevator a short flight up. There is small fully stocked bar. For the play, there were riser seats and perhaps 300 people in the venue. It was comfy, fun, and intimate.

The Children's Ballet of San Antonio did a good job with the Nutcracker. The dancing was good…read more However, I did get a bit lost with the storyline this year. It was a bit challenging to follow. The first half was confusing. Again we enjoyed the theatre experience and commend those that put on this production every year. Respecting the photo policy, we refrained from taking videos or photos. I'm including photos of the theatre interior and balcony.

There couldn't have been a more perfect venue for the Children's Nutcracker at the Lila Cockerell…read moretheatre. It's literally on the Riverwalk near the heart of Downtown. The play itself was definitely geared towards family and children. Yet was fun to watch nonetheless. They opened the doors an hour earlier for the Christmas shop and Santa photo ops before the show.

Incredible transformation! I've been coming here for off and on for years, and the recent…read morerenovation has completely changed the game. It doesn't even feel like the same theater anymore. The new interior is sleek and modern, but the biggest win is the seating. Every auditorium now has those luxury kick-back recliners. They are seriously comfortable plenty of room to actually relax without bumping elbows with your neighbor. If you can, grab a seat in the AVX rooms; the laser projection is crisp and definitely. It's basically a full entertainment hub now. They've added a massive arcade and a top-tier bowling alley that's actually fun to hang out at even if you aren't seeing a film. The sports bar area is also a great addition for grabbing a drink or some food before the show starts. Even with all the new tech and self-service options, the staff here is still great. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful, which makes a big difference when the place is packed on a weekend.

Santikos Silverado is a great movie theater. Many people still think it's a bit run down based on…read morehow it used to be, but it was remodeled a year or two ago and is now a great place to watch a movie. They have multiple screens, fill-your-own popcorn, food options, a bar, an arcade, and even a bowling area. They also have the freestyle soda machines as well as icee machines for those of you (or your kids) who love icee's. As far as service, we've never had any issues - the workers are helpful and patient - and overall it's a really great place to catch a movie. Overall, you won't be disappointed!

This is our favorite theatre in San Antonio. They have deals, self serve popcorn and drinks. I'm…read morealso part of their loyalty program and often get free drinks or tickets with my purchases. This theatre is clean and has reclining seats. It's a family friendly space and also a great place for a date. We have come at different times of the day and always have a pleasant experience.

Always a nice place to watch a movie. Clean friendly and welcoming. Customer service is always…read moregreat and seats are very comfortable #Disclosure Day