Great! Nice and clean! A lot of employees were very nice and helpful. A few, well you could tell…read morethey just wanted to go home but I can't blame them, doing this every day for random events and dealing with fans for a bunch of artists they might not even know seems exhausting. I was in a mezzanine suite (for an IVE concert on August 4 2026) and it was really nice, with a private bathroom for 16 people.

I love how this venue has great parking surrounding the arena, it's also cheap parking for events…read morecoming out to $40. This venue has great sound and views all around. It is on the bigger side so if you are sitting at the top (200 section) unless the artist has 360 views, no obstruction, most often you will have obstructed views. One thing I wish would change was how knowledgeable workers are on where things are located, guiding people and also exiting the venue tends to be a problem often due to traffic jamming since there's one main exit point. Overall I do like coming here for events, I prefer it over going to San Jose for sure.

I was here for the Big Bang concert. Many people questioned why this venue for their world tour. It…read moreis an older stadium and a lot of the seats are falling apart due to age. I would say that the service was great! The staff, security, and police were upbeat! They were so much more positive and enthusiastic than when there were sports here. I think if the county or city can renovate this place, it can become a pretty darn good venue.

I've been here in the past to watch baseball, but I recently came for the BIG BANG concert! My…read morefriends and I got a suite, which was nice, but unfortunately, nothing else was included with the suite. There was a separate menu available for us to order food from, but I felt like it was pretty expensive for things like hot dogs and burgers. I also wish there was a restroom specifically for the suites. The lines for both food and the bathrooms were super long! This was my first concert here, so I'm not sure if it's like this for every concert, but I know it's not usually this bad during baseball games. The venue is really big and works well for both concerts and baseball games. Getting into the coliseum wasn't too bad, but leaving after the concert was terrible. I think having someone there to help direct traffic and keep the cars moving would make a huge difference. The concert was amazing though!

Curt Flood Field is named after an Oakland native who attended Oakland schools. he played major…read moreleague baseball for 15 yrs. the field had synthetic turf installed recently for $1.7 million with bond funds, the NFL, Coca-Cola and Department of housing & community development. Oakland's Fremont High School uses this facility for football. various Oakland sports leagues use it for various sports. geese can be seen hanging out on the field. field used for footboll, baseball & soccer. a basketball court is at the side.

This city of Oakland softball field would be better if the lights worked, luckily we mostly play in…read morethe Summer.

Experienced this place for the first time for Pokemon worlds and it was amazing. Easy to get to…read moreusing public transport from the Moscone Center. Just hop on the T line and it gets you straight to the center. There are many restaurant surrounding the front of the Center. They do have strict bag rules when attending an event. NO cameras, NO water bottles (plastic or personal) there is a bag storage and check in at the back of the center and it costs $10 to check it in so be cautious of that. The food is your typical game food and snacks, easy to eat like a hot dog, fries and nachos, and of course it is pricy. Also the lower portals from 1-12 has good views. Sat in Portal 10 when I was watching the competition.

This was my first time at Chase Center so I didn't know what to expect. I didn't realize that it's…read morea huge event center that has plenty of restaurants, bars, and shopping that is easily accessible! The area is also very well-maintained and clean. Inside the center, there are lots of food options but I will say that similar to other arenas and parks, it could be pretty pricey - expect to drop $25 on a fried chicken sandwich (which was delicious!) and around $8 for a water bottle. There are restrooms around every corner with multiple stalls, along with family & gender neutral restrooms. Seated inside, my vantage point was taken from the 200s section high up, where you can see all the screens but the court is further away. But with acoustics and views, it wasn't too bad and I was able to watch the game without any issues. Chase Center is beautiful and I can't wait to come back!

WONDERFUL RENTAL FACILITY AVAILABLE…read more We have looked at this auditorium when planning our wedding at the Zoo. We ended up in the Snow Building since it would hold our 175 guests. This facility is a little bit smaller than that, but is also available to rent. I was able to attend a lecture here the other night and informed that every couple of months they have speakers that inform the audience about preservation or whatever the topic may be. I heard Miles Woodruff speak on the importance of biodiversity with specific mentions to the work he does with Mandrills in the Congo. It was amazing. The room was great for a lecture. A good size with a wonderful sound system to amplify his voice. A screen was pulled down and he had slides that were clearly shown on it. There was a kitchen in the back and dishes were provided with the snacks they had set up for us. A large room at the entrance served as the table to buy our tickets and also show the featured raffle prizes. A large, very clean restroom was available and it had several stalls. The auditorium itself is a very handsome building and it was decorated nicely inside with beautiful lights above us. There is convenient parking outside and several handicapped as well. It is not part of the Zoo but is on Zoo property. Just the like Snow Building, you won't be seeing any animals - though, I did hear some barking when I parked! I look forward to attending another lecture in the future in this auditorium. And I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a building to rent, as I feel from experience it was a real pleasure to process the rental application with the Zoo employees.

My experience was unique, I came here for the dream force concert…read more I've never walked on to the field before, so it was awesome to be so close to the stage as well as on the physical Ballpark. Given that this was a private event, my experience at the ballpark was phenomenal

Always a great time here! Despite getting sunburned that one time (my bad) lol…read more Parking can be tricky but it's manageable if you plan properly. The staff here are always so energetic and friendly. Great views all around. Good music and vibes. Lots of really good food selection and drinks to choose from. The organization and flow of the long lines is nice! Kudos to them for that. Lots of police nearby which is great for everyone's safety.

A more intimate D1 arena for competitive hoops. Good view from anywhere. Great Bears fans. Tarheel…read morefans traveled well. Awesome game atmosphere throughout with Cal taking out a top15 UNC. Good security and staff. Smooth entry and exit. Would come watch another game here for sure.

Came here for a college basketball game and it was an experience. Definitely smaller than the NBA…read morearenas I've been to, but I had a good time still. They shoot fire from the top of the basketball nets (and you really can feel the heat!). I didn't get any concessions, but workers do walk around with items so you don't need to leave your seat. They're still quite pricey based on what I overheard, so don't think you'll get cheap snacks/drinks just because you're at a college game.

I have two daughters who have many treasured memories from taking gymnastics, aerial arts, dance,…read moreand musical theater at Kids N Dance since they were little. They both developed innumerable skills and grew emotionally in countless ways under the supportive guidance and encouragement from all of the staff there, and especially from the owners. One of my daughters joined the Cirque Masquerade troupe (Expression Arts) in 2023, when she was 16. As in previous years, she has only positive things to say about Esme, Kris, and Marielle during her time in Cirque Masquerade. Like everywhere else in life, we have found at Kids N Dance that while things may not always be perfect, the staff there are all highly skilled at what they do, are compassionate and sincere, and very open to communication. As in other situations in life, rather than avoiding communication, it is always better to reach out with an open mind towards understanding the other's perspective instead of lashing out with negative reviews. Esme is brilliant, caring, and highly skilled, and like all of us, also human and not yet perfect. In our experience, it should be and is possible for mature adults to hold concerns about a perceived problem, and at the same time still recognize and show appreciation for the incredibly hard work that Esme, Kris, and Marielle have all done in order for our kids to be able to put on these magnificent shows. And let us remind ourselves that in situations where we demand curiosity from others, we should hold ourselves to the same standard and demonstrate the same curiosity towards them.

It is unfortunate that I must write this review, but we do so for the benefit of future families…read morethat may be considering Kids n Dance or Expression Arts as an outlet for their children. A little about our experience. Our daughter has taken many classes at Kids n Dance (owned and managed by the same persons who own and manage Expression Arts). As she grew older and developed a passion and skill for circus, she joined Expression Arts and was part of their circus troupe for 3 seasons. For a time, circus was a haven for our child. She built a community with the peer troupers and truly enjoyed the challenge and art of circus. Over the past two seasons, we have increasingly heard of concerns by our daughter about the environment at Expression Arts. While we were receptive to her concerns, we initially tried to ask our daughter to trust the program, embrace the challenges as opportunities to learn, and to believe in the positive intent of Esme, Kris, and Marielle. But over the past season the concerns and experiences have escalated. Numerous troupe members have come forward to raise awareness of troubling experiences endured over the course of years. Some of the concerns raised by troupe members and our daughter directly: Unsafe Physical Environment-Troupe members raised concerns of inadequate warm-up, inadequate breaks, extended time upside-down, and a persistent culture of pushing through pain and injury. During the lead up to performances, the children are often at practice for 6+ hours. Practice increases in frequency until the final few weeks preceding shows, where practice is nearly every day. During the two weeks of performances, troupers were initially asked to do 1 show on Friday, 2 shows on Saturday, and 3 shows on Sunday. Each show is ~2.25 hours. It was only after there were serious concerns raised in a parent conference with Kris and Marielle, that the 3rd performance on Sunday was cancelled. The standards, rigorous schedule, and high-risk performance are a dangerous recipe for the safety of the troupe members. Emotional Manipulation and Inappropriate Behavior- Esme often drifts between friend and coach with the troupe members. This relationship is confusing for the troupe members, with Esme using this bond to instill her values on the children and also playing favorites. Multiple troupe members have noted that Esme can be erratic in her behavior, switching between positive behavior and disparaging and belittling language. In one incident, Esme told our daughter that she must have "ADD" after our daughter offered to help with transitions. In another incident, Esme commented on the body figure of a trouper. And in another incident, she told a group of troupe members that their act was "stupid". In isolation these incidents may be explainable (and Kris and Marielle have attempted to rationalize all of the incidents), but what can't be explained or rationalized is how widespread and consistent the experiences are amongst the troupe members. After a senior troupe member sent a note to the troupe parents about her own traumatic experiences with Expression Arts, numerous troupe members came forward and shared consistent and repeated experiences. What is most concerning about our experience with Expression Arts is not the negligence of Esme, Kris, and Marielle, it is the complete lack of accountability and curiosity to do something about the numerous concerns raised by the troupe members and families. It is our belief that Esme, Kris, and Marielle have the best of intent. We believe they want to provide a safe place for children and to cultivate a thriving community built around circus. We also believe they are wholly incompetent and untrained in how to create this place. The incompetence can be addressed, there are programs like SafeSport which, coupled with Esme's passion for the art, could transform the space. But Esme, Kris, and Marielle first need to face the root of the issue and take the concerns seriously. After the senior troupe member raised concerns about her own experiences, she was abruptly removed from the troupe and essentially called a liar. The parents of the troupe then demanded a conference with Esme, Kris, and Marielle. Esme did not attend, but Kris and Marielle spent the bulk of 90 minutes deflecting and taking no ownership or corrective measures. Despite her initial love and passion for circus arts, our daughter has decided to close this chapter of her life and move on. Despite everything we note above, our sincerest hope is that Expression Arts and Kids n Dance thrives and can be a safe place for our youth to grow and express themselves. For this to happen, two things are needed: 1) Esme, Kris, and Marielle need to be curious, vulnerable, and accountable for the harm they are causing to the children. No more deflection. 2) Esme, Kris, and Marielle need to pursue the ongoing training to equip themselves to appropriately and safely engage with children and young adults.