Outstanding venue by the UW campus for seeing a music event. Converted from old movie house for…read morewhich I spent many midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the 80's.

Came here for a comedy show. It was pretty clean. Tight spaces, hard to find parking. Easy to…read morenavigate on the inside. Temperature can vary.

Jet City Improv is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a night of laughs and…read moreentertainment in Seattle. The improv shows are high-energy and engaging, with performers skillfully using audience suggestions to create hilarious and unexpected scenes. With a wide variety of shows and opportunities to take classes, Jet City Improv is a welcoming and inclusive community that will have you coming back for more. Pro tip: I booked my session using GetOutPass, where I get access to multiple local venues similar to GoCity. Use coupon code: sale1 for an extra $5 discount on top of existing promotions

Fun evening at Jet City. The comedy was great (early show you can bring under 21). Food is pretty…read moredarn tasty particularly the chicken!

I am rooting for this movie theater. In its glory days the front windows weren't smashed and the…read morecardboard boxes weren't left in the front entrance with urine stains and needle caps. Even during the homeless days with the Capitol Hill and U District tweens with patchwork jackets and dogs mobbing around in packs this theatre was in good condition. I have over 20 years of memories coming here watching indie movies like Pirana, docuseries to Siff films. I also watched plenty of blockbuster films. My fondest memory is the smell of the popcorn that fills the front space. It is so distinct and the melted butter and grease on my fingers rubbed on my movie ticket is nostalgic. I love the indie vibe of the workers. It was a polite Seattle cool, depending on the era a little emo and punk, with some grunge. The attitude was very U District. I hope this theatre can raise the funds to fix itself up. It is one of my favorites and I hope it doesn't get boarded up. It still has so much life left.

I looked into other reviews prior to going to the Varsity Theatre but it seemed like people were…read moreeither raving or hating on it. At this point it felt like it's mostly dependent on personal preference so I decided to go in and find out. I thought the place is decent. The biggest attraction is that tickets are probably the cheapest in the area. Regular ticket price is around $16 for Seattle but it's $10 at Varsity (as of December 2023). And you get a dollar off if you're a student. Also you don't even have to buy the student tickets in person because you could just order them online (other places like AMC downtown, you have to go in person). I made sure to bring my student ID in case if they want to check, but it was never checked onsite. I think it's a little more shabby than AMC and other more commercial theaters, but it does its job. The movie started on time and there were no issue throughout the movie. I wish they could just shut off the ads before the screen turns on at starting time because you're facing a blue screen that shows nothing while the ad is blasting. On the other hand, I liked that there aren't that many previews to watch through to get to the actual movie I came to see. The bathroom is two flights up the stairs from the ground floor. It's well kept and smells ok, but they probably have to check the toilet paper inventory more often. By the time I went in, there were no toilet paper left at all so I didn't forget to inform the staff that before leaving. The staff was polite and accepted my remarks in good spirit.

A Very Die Hard Christmas -- Seattle Public Theater…read more For 33 straight years, my sister (WCP) and I have watched Die Hard and Die Hard 2 every December. A few years ago, a friend introduced me to this parody play -- and now it's officially part of my holiday tradition. I come back year-over-year because each production is different, clever, and full of new surprises. This year's version was one of the best yet: Upgraded set pieces, including a tall wall with TWO vents and working doors Smartly updated jokes and swapped-out 80s references Fresh additions to the villain list (shoutout to Huey Lewis & The News and Vidal Sassoon) And a perfect recreation of the iconic vent scene where McClane mutters: "Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs..." followed by "Now I know what a TV dinner feels like." This was my 3rd time, my friend Mary R's "don't ask how many," and my sister's very first time. The show was hilarious and high-energy -- but honestly, the best part was watching WCP react to it for the first time. Pure holiday magic. Seattle Public Theater nails the humor, nostalgia, and chaotic joy of Die Hard while giving audiences something new every December. If you love the movie, love parody, or just want a holiday show that's totally different from the usual lineup, go see this. Highly recommended. Yippee-Ki-Yay, Seattle.

An Afternoon That Really Took Flight…read more Spent the afternoon at Seattle Public Theater for their production of Aviatrix, based on the life of Bessie Coleman. Set against the realities of 1917, the story follows Bessie Coleman's determination to become a pilot. As an African American and Native woman facing closed doors in the United States, she traveled to France to learn to fly and fulfill her dream of becoming a licensed pilot. What an incredible production. The performances and vocals were outstanding, and the music completely pulled me in. I wish they would release a soundtrack. I was not expecting the bonus of staying afterward for the post show talkback with the cast, artistic director, playwright, and composer. Flying high from this one. Bessie Coleman's story is inspiring, uplifting, and a reminder that sometimes you have to leave the ground everyone expects you to stay on.

Michelle did an amazing job for us! Even more impressive was she choreographed a lovely first dance…read moreto a Vietnamese song that she did not understand. She pays very close attention to how your dance will look in photos and is very thoughtful to how she places each step to the lyrics In 3 lessons we got it down flat. Cant recommend enough.

Michelle did such an amazing job working with my husband and I. We came to her to learn to dance to…read moreour wedding song and she blew us away by creating a routine we could learn in just 3 sessions! We nailed it during our wedding reception and our guests were so impressed with our dance skills. We highly recommend her!

This venue is simple but cool, like a converted church with folding chairs for strange and cool…read morelittle events like The Moth. Small, with little snacks for sale and informal seating, and decent talent walking through the doors -- including your neighbors. Bottom line: I have only ventured to see The Moth but I know they have a lot of other good stuff including music and other wonderful oddities. I will be back!

I got tickets for one of the most meaningful shows of my life and the time was changed to 30…read moreminutes earlier. I didn't receive any notification about the time change and arrived 10 minutes early to the time listed on my ticket and 20 minutes late to the show. I wasn't ushered in to the performance hall with any sort of direction, there was no acknowledgement of the mixup, I stood (in platform heels) for the entire show in front of a door and with a partially obstructed view, had to leave fairly unceremoniously due to the late show they squeezed in afterwards (presumably to sell more tickets) and to top things off they didn't have sparkling water when I tried to order it after the show, which is less annoying but was the cherry on top. Don't book with them.

What a convenient location and cool space for everything!…read more A large building, taking up nearly a block in the University District's north end offering classes, concerts, office spaces and more. Located immediately adjacent to the Saturday farmer's market, it can offer a space for warmth on winter days, and presumably a cool place in the shade on hot, summer afternoons. Staff are friendly and hospitable - when located.

The logistics of the outdoor playset for kids has a potentially bad set-up, albeit in Seattle where…read morethere's not as many hot days, has the play area out in the open. This is a private property that's graciously open to the public during specific days and hours, so visitors should note that limited access in case they confuse this with a public park or playground open to the community at large.

I came in needing equipment for a work event with limited knowledge of sound systems. Cole was able…read moreto help me find exactly what I needed, answer all my questions, and I spent less than I expected to because of his cost saving recommendations. He even helped me carry the equipment out to my car in the rain after purchase. I would highly recommend this location to anyone, you don't need to be an expert in sound equipment or instruments to have a great experience here!

This is a tough store to review. Absolutely horrible location placement? Check…read more Terrible parking? Check. An acoustic guitar room overflowing with Martins, Taylor's and janky used guitars not fit for kindling? Check check and check! However in the midst of this dumpster fire I did find that one special guitar I was looking for, with incredible action, at a decent price. So yay for me, but this just won't be my go to Guitar Store ... ever.

Sylvan was an amazing fairy godmother at my daughter's 7th birthday party! She brought face paint,…read morea dress-up kit, wand-making supplies, and she also told a magical story that wove all these elements together, keeping the girls entranced and entertained for an hour and a half. This made the afternoon so much easier and more manageable for the parents. The setup and cleanup was all simple and taken care of, and the house was completely mess-free at the end. I was able to relax and actually chat with the other parents. The only thing I had to think about was the cake. Multiple parents told me it was the best kid birthday party they had seen. Most importantly, my daughter was over the moon. I highly recommend Sylvan for a magical, easy party!

Sylvan hosted the perfect "magical woodland" themed party for our 4 year old. Thank you!read more

I absolutely love ADI! As an adult who started dance a couple years ago, this is the best studio…read moreI've found. The instructors are so knowledgeable, patient and helpful and don't make you feel bad for being a beginner. I've taken ballet, tap and hip hop since I got hooked on dance at ADI!

Great new dance space, my daughter just started and we are really happy with their dance…read moreinstructions and communication with parents.