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3.7 (46 reviews)
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A $4 styro cup of self service hot chocolate. It's AWFUL! - A paper cup filled with hot chocolate, topped with foam, is positioned on a table. Next to it is a Cal Performances ticket with details such as date and price, and a can is visible in the background. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly at an event or performance venue.
Brian C.

My review is tilted. Got here early on a cool evening, and purchased a "hot chocolate" it's looks like dirty water, has hints of sugar and a slight overtones of chocolate is being kind. Why bother? I'm confident the show will make up for it.

Gourmet G.

One of several venues used by Cal Performances - now celebrating its centennial season - this 2,089-seat theater is located on the UC Berkeley campus. Its bland exterior is matched by a bleak auditorium that exudes no warmth whatsoever. While sightlines and acoustics are near-perfect, seating is very uncomfortable. Not in the mood to deal with either bridge traffic or area parking problems when we went to see Broadway diva Audra McDonald in concert, we opted to take BART . . . be forewarned that the closest station is a long schlep away, so think twice about doing it in a heavy rain. If you're planning on a meal pre- or post-performance, there's not much in the way of fine dining in the immediate vicinity.

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Do not go to this venue. It's hot as balls and they either dont have or wont use A/C. You will be miserable.

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