We hosted a team event at Canvas & Café, and within three hours I genuinely felt like I had made a…read morenew friend in Deepa, the owner. I didn't know her before this, but her warmth and humor created such an easy, welcoming vibe. We painted on tote bags -- and I am usually the "not artistic" friend -- but Deepa made it so simple, fun, and pressure-free that I ended up completely absorbed in it. My whole team loved it, and everyone walked away really proud of what they created. Food was perfect and low-lift: pizza from Curry Pizza House and apps + salad+ kebabs from Falafel Tazah, all set up seamlessly so we could just relax, paint, and talk. Most importantly, it gave our team the kind of genuine bonding time that's rare. People laughed, shared, and actually unwound -- no forced activities, just real connection. I can't recommend Canvas & Café enough for team events, celebrations, or a fun night out. 5/5 -- we'll definitely be back !!!

Paint night as a group of four friends was really fun here, and I was additionally pumped that…read moreCanvas and Cafe is just a short walk away from my apartment! The studio doubles as an event venue so I've seen random stuff happening inside whenever I'm taking a stroll in this peaceful plaza. I found a Groupon for the paint night experience that was a pretty fair deal. The instructions to schedule the session were a little unclear, but we basically had to directly email the business owner. To be honest, it was a little rough trying to figure out when I could book our appointment and whether we were confirmed, as the instructions seemed to be somewhere in between "drop in on a day that we're open" to "confirm the actual day you're coming in" (with times that completely differed than what's noted on the website). I had to poke Deepa, the owner, to get an answer a couple of times. After praying that we weren't going to be shooed away despite my communication about our arrival, we came in to our instructor, Matt, preparing the area. He wasn't aware that we were going to be in the class, so we all started late because it took some extra time set up our table, chairs, easels, paints, etc. While waiting, we enjoyed the surprise small bites and entertainment from Matt's dog. This paint night differed from my other experiences in that we got to collectively pick a painting to do (with the other attendees), which was a little awkward because I don't think everyone was in 100% agreement. Throughout the session, Matt was great. He was patient, gentle, kind, with random funny moments. He was very helpful in supplying paints, giving tips, and encouraging us to add personal touches to our piece. I liked how intimate the class was, with a smaller number of people than I've seen before (albeit my prior experiences were at work or sponsored engagements). It was hilarious seeing how varied me and my friends' paintings were - we loved it. I got impatient and used a medium brush instead of a finer size for the reeds, so they got everywhere. The smaller, thin canvases are a manageable size, and I'd enjoy coming here again while hoping for a better streamlined way of scheduling our participation!

This place has everything that you can think of! Arcade for all ages, billiards (pool table and…read moredarts), food/snacks, mini bowling alley, go karts, and VR games. FYI - Fridays are HALF OFF all games!!! All staff are super helpful and it's spacious.

Came here for my niece's birthday party. They reserved a party room. Nice and clean venue. The…read morestaff was really friendly. They have a nice bar with wine, beer, canned cocktails and soju. We ordered the smash burger, onion rings and mozzarella sticks which were pretty good.

We had such a great experience at Clay Life Art Studio for our 4-year anniversary. My husband and I…read morebooked a private wheel-throwing lesson, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable things we've done together. David, the owner, welcomed us into the studio and gave us a tour before we started. He taught us the basics and all the important things to know when working on the wheel. He was incredibly informative, hands-on, patient, and welcoming--and also really funny, which made the whole experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. It was our first time trying wheel throwing and we had so much fun that my husband and I couldn't stop talking about it afterward. We each made two pieces, and for beginners I think we did pretty well lol! We were honestly so excited to come back and pick up our creations. The staff and members were also super friendly. One of the members asked if we were doing a lesson and when we said yes she told us we would have a great time--and she was not wrong. They also offer memberships if you're interested, and the studio has a very welcoming, community-based vibe. If you've ever wanted to try pottery or are looking for a fun and unique date idea, I highly recommend it.

I book an appointment for the private wheeling throwing class via email. David (the instructor) was…read moreresponsive and made it easy to book the appointment. After checking in and putting our stuff away, David started the class by showing use how everything works and gave us a demonstration of how to make a bowl. Not gonna lie, I got lost while watching him make it. After the demonstration, we got started on working on our own bowl. David is super patient and fun. He made sure we knew what we were by guiding us through each step of the way. He was hopping between me and my friends throughout the whole time. For our second piece, we had the freedom to make whatever we wanted to and he would be there to help us through the way. We got to choose the glaze color for each of our pieces and the final product should be done 3-4 weeks after the class. Can't wait to see the final product. Bathroom: There's 2 bathroom in the studio. The bathroom was clean and had scrubbers in case you wanted to get clay of your nails. Parking: Pretty easy as the studio is located in a little plaza.

We hosted a corporate event with Escape This Truck and it was awesome! Greg is responsive, helpful,…read morefun, and so easy to work with. My entire team had so much fun and although the escape room was challenging it wasn't frustrating - he knew when to provide clues and when to let us struggle. It was so much fun!!!

What a unique and fun way to celebrate a birthday. Escape This Truck really elevated our birthday…read moregame! Greg hosted our 11 and 12 year old guests who had a blast solving the escape truck clues. The kids started with a pregame puzzle followed by a backstory of the mission. It was never a dull moment. Greg was also quick to respond and easy to work with. We highly recommend this cool experience.

We had a team building event this weekend and were looking to have some outdoor fun. Nathan brought…read moreeverything we needed and set up a great spread. We had a great time running around and I got to shoot my manager in the butt. Definitely recommend!

From the owner: We are proud to host Nerf events across the bay area! We use 3D printed blasters made in-house from…read moreour team here in San Jose. We also offer custom printed blasters as well if you want to have a party favor that everyone talks about!

Went to sand box on July 3 with my niece and nephew We had a…read moregreat time will be booking again. Staff were very helpful.

My mom was curious on what this is about. She is 83 years old. So, we got to experience this as…read morewell. It was a fun experience. My son loves coming here with friends birthday partys. We did the dinosaur so my mom can be okay with it. I never tired it before. It was definitely a fun experience young and older adults not just kids. Thought about doing the zombie game but changed it to dinosaur since it is our 1st time. Don't want my mom running out of her seat. Thanks to Alk-I know I am spelling your name wrong- it was a very unique name. He had been amazing with my mom helping her get set up. Next time, we should do the zombie game. That was fun doesn't matter how young or old you are. Got to try it out.

Due to the Coronavirus we decided to cancel our daughters birthday party at the last minute. Deb…read moreand her staff were very understanding even though they reassured us that they were taking every precaution possible to insure the safety of their clients. We appreciate that they have made arrangements for us to sign up for any other event they offer with no penalty. As a small business these are very hard times and we appreciate your understanding Adam L.

I recently hosted a group event at CMM for 20+ guests. Everything went very smoothly and the guests…read morehad a wonderful time. We did a paint night followed by a catered dinner.

If you're visiting San Francisco and thinking about doing an e-bike tour over the Golden Gate…read moreBridge... just book it. Seriously. It ended up being one of the best parts of our entire trip. The e-bikes made everything effortless -- especially the hills (which are no joke). You still get that fun, active experience, but without feeling gassed halfway through. The ride across the Golden Gate Bridge was unreal. The views of the skyline, Alcatraz, and the bay were absolutely next level. Riding above the water with the wind coming through the bridge towers is something you just can't replicate any other way. Our guide was fantastic -- knowledgeable, engaging, and paced the ride perfectly for the group. We got cool history about the bridge and the city without it feeling like a lecture.

We had a great outing with EcoBike along the bay shore. Electric bikes are perfect for team…read morebuilding since each person can pick the appropriate level of assistance for their skill level. My team of ~6 had a great time and I'd highly recommend the service!

We had an incredible team building event with Dean and the BreakoutIQ team! They brought the onsite…read moreescape room directly to us, and the entire experience was top-notch from start to finish. The puzzles were super creative and cleverly designed. Unlike traditional escape rooms where everyone works on one thing, we loved the competitive aspect--it got everyone engaged, energized, and working together. Dean was extremely professional and prompt throughout the booking process, as well as during setup and teardown. His energy throughout the game was fantastic and kept the momentum going the entire time. Everyone on our team had a blast, and we would definitely book BreakoutIQ again for future events. Highly recommended!

Michelle and Tamara hosted our event at the university I work at for a division retreat. There were…read moreabout 14 of us and the "escape room" game was da bomb! I didn't know how they would bring the escape room to us but it was perfect. We were going to do an offsite with a location based one but timing and location wasn't working for us so I thought I'd try breakout IQ. I'm so glad I did! It is a true test of team building and communication. The facilitation at the start was great. It really spoke to what I wanted my staff and me to get out of it. And the debrief was on par as well. It fit in nicely with the theme of our day long retreat. Besides fun it was educational on an individual and group level. I would totally use them again to facilitate for one of our student groups or even with other cross campus partners. Thank you!!

I Have been taking adult art class with Inna for half year and making a lot of progress. Inna is an…read moreamazing teacher who tailors the teaching based on my level. I'm able to learn a lot from each session. For someone who has been learning painting from YouTube for two years, getting immediate feedback on my work makes a huge difference. Also, watching Inna doing demos are simply rewarding and nothing short of wonder. Furthermore, Inna creates an inspiring environment that makes me want to do better each time and also learn from each other. The class is both serious and fun. Although still new to the field, I now approach painting in a different and more principled way. Would highly recommend the class to anyone who is interested in pursuing art in any capacity.

I have been learning to paint at Art Academia for about 2 years. Inna is a really talented artist,…read moreshe is very knowledgeable, patient, polite and is a great teacher! With every class I learn something new and feel absolutely accomplished! Lessons have been focused on a wide variety of topics like landscape, still life, portraits, different techniques of painting with pallet knife, brush. You're welcome to use any medium as well! During this pandemic, Inna has been able to beautifully adapt to teaching online over zoom and gives personal attention, it's almost like a private class! I consider myself fortunate to have found Inna as my art teacher and I would highly recommend Art Academia to any one who is passionate about art and would want to learn and grow into an artist.