Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was fantastic!! Witty and fun adaptation. Choreography,…read morecharacters and dance ensemble was amazing! This was our first time here. Staff and fellow guests were friendly. Lots of people helped us with directions around the theater. We parked in South Lot. Short paved walk to entrance. Note: Fixed chair seats have numbers on the seat. Grass reserved seats have the numbers on the ground. Lots of folks were initially confused. Ask the staff if you lost, they are very helpful. Lots of people brought their own food (some with full on dinners and dessert). You can buy food there also. We had lots of fun. We'll definitely come back and see other shows. Fun, fun, fun, and laughs.

Food venue change is a step backwards. Great facility otherwise. Not sure why they got rid of so…read moremany great food options. Of course, we'll be back but we might bring our own food next time. No more ice cream? This place is for kids too. Willy Wonka was an excellent show. Great performances all around.

We were Looking for something fun to do with the kids, we came to the Avo in Vista and watched…read moreJunioe B. Jones. The musical was really well done with an all kids cast. We all enjoyed the performance and were glad we gave it a try. We look forward to upcoming performances.

This is yet another review where I'm between 3 and 4 stars...sometimes I round down, but this time…read moreI'll round up. Avo Playhouse is a repurposed movie theatre in Vista...a very cool revitalized area with quite a few restaurants and at least 3 breweries within just a couple blocks. We saw the Beatles tribute band "Ticket to Ride". Our tickets were reasonably priced and the venue is small enough (seating for under 400) that there really aren't any bad seats. As a bonus, I was really happy that the bathrooms were large and clean. Only real disappointment was that there were no refreshments. It would be nice to have something simple, maybe just water, coffee, and tea? Definitely worth going back! BTW there's lots of free parking nearby.

We always see shows here whenever we are in town. Love the friendly staff, great seating…read morearrangement and very clean bathrooms! Their current show We will rock you" is one of the best shows we have seen here and frankly at any other community theater in Southern CA.

Nice Theater, "Matt and Ben" Not So Much…read more The theater has been hugely renovated since I was last there years ago -- much improved! There's a spacious lobby with a bar, although they only had one person on the bar and it was slow going. At the box office (inside) they just asked for our name and didn't bother seeing the tix on my phone. Staff were friendly. The theater itself is small. They allow drinks in that you've purchased there. (No food, although I watched one woman open a bag of crackers). The usher sent us to the wrong row, causing confusion and the letters on the end of the rows weren't obvious. There are several bathrooms, including a couple of non-gender ones. Free parking can be found at the train station behind the theater. The play we saw, 'Matt and Ben' was not great. I give it 2/5. The cast wasn't what I was expecting and it wasn't that funny, they dropped f-bombs all the time and I was ready for it to end after about 15 minutes.

Went to see Alice by Heart. Very interesting play it was a bit drippy of a musical. Great staging,…read morepre show business with characters doubling as ushers in costume. There were some standout acts the caterpillar and white diamond Duchess were two of them. The Brubeck theater is a nice venue. This is my second time going here. Easy to get to with parking within steps of the theater. Great pricing for shows to support the arts.

We went to see Mama Mia this weekend. What an amazing production. I was super impressed with the…read moreset design and how easy the Flow was to change Seen's . The costumes were spot on. The choreography was great. The actor/ actresses looked like theY we're having ing fun. My favorite part was that I could see into the pit. This band geek loved watching the conductor and musicians. After the play we met the stage manager & the producer. Great job by all. What a splendid way to spend a Sunday afternoon

During the Covid madness, although we are still in it, they forced you to take zoom classes. I let…read morethe front desk guy, don't recall name, know that the zoom lessons would not work in my house due to bandwidth and my family now working remotely. They refused to work with me, refused to help or pause my membership. I told them I would happily come back when the corona virus situation was over. He told me he would call me back once he spoke to the director on what they could do for me. I never received a phone call. I had to email them and let them know I wanted to cancel my account. Come to today. I called, hoping to bring my kids back because I received an email from them stating they were going reopen on June 6th. The same guy answered the phone and recalled me. I asked if students were now coming back. He said he remembered me, that he couldn't help me because I didn't want zoom and he didn't know when the students would be allowed back. I validated the email, "We are happy to announce that we re-opened on June 6th! Students may take lessons online or come in to our studio electively based on their feelings of safety. We will continue to provide online instruction to any student who prefers to continue distance learning." He flat out lied to me. Beware. If you have any issues they will not take care of you, or help you out.

We took our 2 kids kids here for about 3 years, everybody is super nice, however the kids progress…read morewas very slow it felt almost like they were taking their time & making lots of compliments to the kids so not much of a challenge & slow improvement that could have been done in half the time. Their policy on cancellation is also questionable has they want to keep charging for the all month plus in the summer if we wanted to take a break they wanted us to pay anyway.... We recently call to sign up one of the kids and they did not call us back, not nice...

A Step Above is very organized, affordable, and (while I can only opinionate on the intro/beginner…read moreclasses because that's the only experience we have had so far) convenient with multiple classes on different dates and times. My wife and I joke that we can't imagine how good the studio can be at such affordable rates. These women and men are incredibly invested with the studio, their students, and their craft. There is a genuine sense of community in the classes where everyone supports and encourages each other and this really shines during the yearly class recital/performance. The production was very professional, magnificent, and entertaining. Their are four different studios in the well-kept shopping center. There is lots of parking and a sitting area to view your kids practice. Lastly at night the shopping center is mainly used by the studio and is very well lit and spacious.

Signed my kids up here about 6 months ago. They had their first recital where we ended up…read morepurchasing tickets on the wrong day due to lack of communication about their ticketing system. Never received the refund they promised. Then we were told that we couldn't record the recital and a video will be sent out. Never received the video. The dance teachers are good but the business side of the studio and communication needs improvement. I will be looking elsewhere.

I wanted to leave a glowing review for the Oceanside Theater Company (OTC) for their amazing…read morecustomer service, specifically to "Margi". Back in September, I coordinated a group of almost 20 guests to attend "Trouble Man: feat. l Young" on October 4th. On the 1st, I tried to add more guests to our party but the event was no longer listed on their website. On October 2nd, we were provided unfortunate news that our show on October 4th had been cancelled as one of the female vocalists coming from out of town had caught pneumonia, and that sales of that particular show with 3 days to go were extremely low. But Margi was very communicative, and had processed our refunds in a timely manner, and was an absolute pleasure to deal with when I spoke with her to purchase our group tickets. I would patronize OTC again without hesitation, and look forward to seeing a future performance there. Kudos to OTC for amazing box office staff!

I can't speak to the quality of the adult productions, but as the parent of a child actively…read moreinvolved in San Diego community youth theater, I personally would not feel comfortable having my child perform here. I have significant concerns about the judgment and oversight surrounding youth productions, particularly when minors are cast opposite adults as romantic interests. I have also heard troubling accounts from members of the local theater community regarding how some young performers have been treated with little to no respect. Most concerning to me was a recent production that drew significant criticism over what many felt were inappropriate boundaries involving an adult and a minor in the cast. My understanding is that the directors involved were subsequently removed from the production following its closing dates. I was troubled that the circumstances were able to progress as far as they did before action was taken. When a theater works with children, I believe the owners and leadership have an especially important responsibility to know what is happening in productions operating under their name and to establish clear safeguards and boundaries for minors. In my opinion, the oversight in this situation fell far short of what I would expect from an organization entrusted with young performers. I sincerely hope the concerns raised by parents and members of the theater community lead to meaningful changes. Youth theater can be an incredible experience, but the well-being and safety of the children involved has to come before any production.

For the past couple of years we have eagerly looked forward to the Vista Viking Festival. It has…read morebeen fun to dress up in Viking themed attire and enjoy friends, vendors, entertainment, and good food. The festival was moved to the Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine museum and it has been a great venue for this two day event held late September. They have Viking games, lots of Mead and Cider vendors, Viking clothing, jewelry, and leather accessories and the music entertainment has been phenomenal. We'll definitely keep returning whenever possible.

We visited the Festival this Saturday. It was fine. Lots of things to check out. Had to pay 28 per…read moreadult 5 per kid and 10 bucks to park, which is fine. It's just some of the volunteers you could tell never worked in customer service. Specifically, in the kid area where they had to paint the shields. One lady in particular was so rude. She was a little older with shoulder length brown hair and I walked away from her thinking, "wow, she should not be a volunteer." Maybe she was having a bad day, idk, it left such a bad taste in my mouth I won't be bringing my family back again.

AVBG is definitely a "hidden gem" in North County San Diego. It's a beauuutiful place for…read morereflection, relaxation and recharging. I looove its vision of bringing together people, nature, and art while at the same time being educational and inspirational. I had the pleasure of meeting Rusti, the Garden Manager. She is super duper friendly and very helpful. Thank you for personally showing me where the Zen Garden is located!! This sanctuary also has a lot to offer besides the themed gardens like walking trails, scenic views, interactive areas, gift shop and special events just to name some of the awesomeness. Good to know that you can even rent it out! I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-) FYI: $5 Fee for Non-Members

Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

The Grand Ritz is a small local theater with an intimate feel. It's smaller than the big theaters,…read morewhich makes the experience more relaxed and personal. It's my preference. There's even a rooftop lounge. There's plenty of public lots and street parking nearby, which makes getting in and out easy. There's never trouble finding parking during evening events. The theater is located downtown near some great restaurants and places to grab drinks. The concessions are simple and reasonably priced. The staff members are friendly and welcoming. They offer a variety of live events, films, comedy shows, and concerts. Check their website for upcoming events. Looking forward to returning for a comedy show.

This a a wonderful neighborhood venue. It's very accessible and they have top notch shows. This…read moreparticular night was no exception. We saw an Elton John tribute band and they were very entertaining. I always know it will be an enjoyable evening when I attend a show here. It's easy to get to and there is plenty of street parking available.