Wow this show is so amazing! It's such a unique experience because it is a mix of Broadway meets a…read morecircus. I highly recommend arriving early since all the seats are on a first come first serve. They also have a pre show that is very entertaining. Overall this show felt like a family welcoming you into their home. Truly a unique show and I would totally see it again.

Growing up attending circus, and now that animals are not permitted having a qualified circus is…read morehard to find, the Venardos circus didn't disappoint me, they are very close to each other, you can feel the trust on each other, communication, the passion they transmit to people to enjoy the show, is great for kids,parents, grandparents, etc. You get to live this wonderful experience, the costumes are amazing, the environment, all clean, the staff so nice, at the end we took photos with them for free. Obviously all together. The prices are fair, the cotton candy, candies, drinks, popcorn, omg can't wait to see them again. It was the first time bringing my grandchildren and they loved the circus. My grand kid was amazed with the girls trapecist, he was like hypnotized and said wow they are beautiful looking at them in the air. I highly recommend this circus, if they are by your city, you get to go.

I always wanted to experience this event. And this year I got to go; my first night of lights. I…read morewas very much enjoy over million of lights in my own vehicle. It was about a mile of magical interactive drive through a winter wonderland of lights, music, entertainers, and special effects. Passenger seats on the right side is way better; more lights to see. I got a silver ticket for 10pm and I do recommend that you go there an hour early. Good thing I started to go around 9pm, so by the time I got to the check-in it's on time. The time is basically for better organizing. I love how there were signs, clear instructions, directed to come to the right gate/entrance. I wish they fill more lights on both sides of the way because the driver side wasn't much to see. There was one tunnel lights were out. Anyways, it was a wonderful experience for me. And I noticed there are so many other night lights to go see also. I wish I can go see them all. This event would be nice to go with family and friends. Don't drive fast.....pace yourself to take photos and do what you like to do with all those lights as your background.

I received an email for this event. Tickets were discounted and so I thought it would be fun to see…read moresome Christmas lights. Our appointment was for 5pm. We arrived at 4:41 because the instructions say to arrive 15 minutes prior to check in. Finding the gate was a bit of a challenge. It's really hard to see the signs, but we found it by luck. We didn't hit long lines coming in, but waited a bit to drive thru. Let me start with the music. There are two radio stations that you tune into. One in the beginning which was cool because it was a Christmas song. The second station was playing some good music, but it wasn't Christmas music. Christmas music would have been cool and would have added more to the experience. Especially, since this is more for kids. Our favorites were the beautiful, festive house full of lights. The decorations and actore are great. The model train is pretty cool to. The giant Christmas tree was another favorite with dancers waving at the vehicles. The tunnels were pretty cool. Very festive with some pretty lights. The areas that had Christmas trees and snowmen were festive and put a smile on your face. The fake snow was pretty cool. That was another fun one. It really looks like snow. There were other random decorations with lots of space around them. It sort of seemed to be unfinished. It would have been nice to see decorations such as giant Christmas gifts, more snowmen, candy canes (not being held by bugs), more decorations and lights overall. Santa was also missing. Didn't see him at all. You are able to use the restroom or purchase food while you are parked in line. That's a great idea. Overall it was good. The actors did a great job and we saw paw patrol. Would I recommend it? Probably not.

I am a big fan of Zoot Suit. Saw the movie back in the day, bought the soundtrack. So when I heard…read morethere was going to be a performance of it I had to go. I think they did an excellent job of telling the story using a very minimalist stage set. It made it easier to focus on the individuals onstage, and it set the right mood with innovative lighting. The cast was excellent. Especially the narrator - "El Pachuco". Well done. I'd see it again.

From the outside, looks like a crappy high school theatre, from the inside... well, quite…read moreshockingly impressive. I saw The Crucible in this stunningly large, 400 seat capacity theater here a few years ago. At 10 bucks, if there is something you want to see, then never hesitate at that price. The lighting there as well is very dramatic and very realistic to the scenes that played out on stage. I remember it being so life like and the props were all done with precision and character. Parking is close by the theatre building so as long as you find the building you will have a short walk ahead of you.

Went today to see Moana 2 this is a new experience for me being disabled with a walker but I found…read morethe theatre to be nice and the seats were comfortable and great to raise my ankle up. The only downside was that people were not respectful of not shining their cell phone lights in our face... The prices are good and easy to get to with tge elevators... will be back

Disgusting!!! Avoid unless you want whatever disease is brewing under those seats…read more I know it's a discount theater, but saving a couple bucks on a ticket doesn't excuse this nonsense.

The Taste Costa Mesa had many local restaurants in OC showcasing their food and wine vendors giving…read moreout cheers and spirits. There were 3 sections: outdoor area where most of the drinks and seating are, big tent where the food is, and the VIP area. The general public areas/outdoor were well decorated. It felt open, chic, and fun. The tent was crowded and hot due to many people crowding. The VIP area was indoors; with limited seating and the limited finger food, it didn't feel very all that special. PRO * Good party vibe with nightlights * Open seating in relaxed atmosphere * Helpers constantly clear away plates/scraps * Plenty of food available, but the more popular ones run out sooner * Favorites: Havana sliders, fresh coconut, wagyu porridge, fresh oyster CON * $10 Parking * Hot in the crowded food tent I was lucky enough to have attended all 3 days of The Taste. The first two days had many vendors and plenty of drinks/food - 4 stars; however, the last day was disappointing, missing at least half of the vendors compared to the other days. This made the 4 star event down to 3 star experience. TIP: Most vendors put out bite size samples; but since it's unlimited, you still get full pretty fast. Best to get there early to maximize the experience and avoid food running out

Spectacular event. Definitely on the pricey side but very fun nonetheless. If you like alcohol,…read moreyou'll like this place. Unlimited food and drinks. Event for general admission starts at 1p to 4p. Arrived at 1230 noon so it was only a 30min wait. Food wasn't sold out and there was plenty of stuff to eat a drink. Downfall: $10 parking and not enuff venues!! Maybe 10 diff food venues. I really wished there were more. Since I was hungry, I went to the same places a few times in a row to get my money's worth. If you drink, then this is definitely your place. Habana had unlimited coconut! Doesn't get any better than that!

Luzia is the 17th different Cirque Du Soleil show that I have seen. This felt more like a Las Vegas…read moreproduction than a show in a tent. It's going to be impossible to describe the show like I want without spoilers so be warned! When we took our seats I was surprised to see that a significant portion of the stage was covered in flowers. For the pre-show they brought out these little garden "robots" with watering cans on their heads. They really surprised me because they picked flowers, picked up tools, and even shook maracas! Before we knew it the show started with just a stunning image of a woman with giant butterfly wings running behind a giant silver horse (operated by at least three people) on a rotating conveyor belt. After this was a tumbling act on the rotating conveyor belt. It was so interesting to be able to see this from many different angles. Luzia is based on Mexican culture and fantasy. The imagery throughout the show was color, fun, and beautiful. You had everything from lucha libre costumes to people with giant fish heads "swallowing" their heads. The music and singing was lovely as well. I didn't know anything about this show and was shocked when "rain" started being incorporated into the acts. Sometimes it was to help with imagery for the story (think a woman on a trapeze swinging through it) but sometimes it was also used for comedy. The one part where the clown just wanted a drink of water was hilarious. They also had a section where the falling water made shapes such as hearts. I could have watched that for hours. I couldn't believe how much water was dropped during the production. The hand balancing act was played for humor and it worked really well. I've never seen hand balancing like this before and it was really well executed. The solo contortionist was interesting and horrifying at the same time. Normally I'm indifferent about juggling but their juggler really won me over with the "speed juggling" he did at the end of his act. Really great stuff! I must admit I got nervous during the straps act. I would have been fine with the artist just walking off of the stage instead of disappearing so high above the stage. The show was finished off with the Russian Swings, which is always spectacular. We all loved Luzia and were glad that we made the drive to attend it!

This show is absolutely beautiful! A total pleasure for the senses. I have seen about 5 other…read moreCirque shows, some better than others, so I was hoping this would be one of the better ones, and it was! Color everywhere, live Spanish/Mexican style music, and of course, amazing feats of human strength, grace and choreography. I wish it stayed in town longer, I would have enjoyed seeing it again and again.

For the first time, UVSA Tet Festival is held at Golden West College. It's a homecoming of sorts,…read moreseeing that the city of Westminster is home to the largest Vietnamese enclave in the world. Maybe that fact isn't lost on its attendants. Maybe it's just the nice weather. It was packed. My Hispanic bro-in-law said he's never seen so many Viet people in his life. I laughed but really I'm proud of our youth. The fair is organized entirely by student volunteers. Traditional dance performances, processions in period costumes, lion dance with drums- it's pure festive energy. Hungry yet? There are 2 food courts, one Vietnamese and one international. From Saigon to Tokyo to New Orleans, you won't be wanting- you'll be wanting everything. Still able to suck in that tummy? It's picture time! The Cultural Village houses rustic backdrops like altars and straw huts. You can even try your balance on a narrow bamboo "monkey bridge" used to get over canals in rural Vietnam. New location = learning experience. A few suggestions for the organizers: -Set up tables & benches for eating -Bring back rides/carnival games -Find a bigger main stage Admission tix is $10. Parking is free at GWC. There's also a shuttle from a farther lot on Hazard. You can get a handstamp to reenter so we left after lunch then came back for dinner. As we were eating, the sound of drums suddenly erupted as lion dancers entered the food court & surrounded us. The crowd went wild. The Year of the Horse will be an exciting one!

How did I not hear about this event sooner ?!? Took my mom here on Sunday and she had a BLAST…read more Parking is $12 and admissions is $8. Once you get through the main entrance, get ready to spend at least an hour taking pictures. So many fun props and pretty decorations around. I think I ended up taking 100 photos for my mom. Not complaining, she had so much fun posing and feeling like a model. I wish we showed up in our ao dais because So many people showed up their tradition Vietnamese outfits. I found out that on Saturday if you showed up in a traditional Vietnamese outfit, your entry is free! Keep that in mind for next year ! Lots of freebies located around all around the park with fun spin the wheel games, which are mostly free ! I think I came home with 5 reusable bags. Like most carnivals/festivals, food was a hit or miss but that's the fun of it right? Get a little bit of this, a little of that, walk around and just take it all in. We came here mainly for the concert scheduled for 6:30pm. originally planned on just staying an hour for the concert but my mom enjoyed it so much we ended up staying for the whole show. They brought out a lot of Vietnamese performers she grew up listening to. I was worried she'll get tired so I kept checking in on her and asking if she wanted to go home but nope. Homegirl enjoyed every minute of it and didn't want it to end. Made me so happy how much she enjoyed this tet festival. She even asked if we can come back next year. My heart.

UFirst Artist studio is an exceptional space to learn, enjoy, thrive, be you and experience…read moregreatness from the inside out. The founder, owner facilitator, Boss Kimberly Smith is professional, knowledgeable genuinely caring and has overflowing contagious joy!! I would recommend this studio to all ages. Everyone has talent UFirst Artist will support you in developing yours.

Amazing fun and entertainment. Friendly crowd and good music. Family environment and casual.read more