I saw Bad Omens here in March, one of the better venues I've been to. Great line, as I had VIP -…read moreunfortunately there was a tall person in my section so a bit of my view got blocked at some point during the show. Other than that, I had a great time.

I have always went to shows at the arena in the past and I have enjoyed them but my recent visit…read morehas me worried for the next several shows I have planned there later for this year. I attended the Welcome to the West festival and this was the worst show I've ever seen there. Getting into the show was fine, the lines luckily were not long at all and security check was fine. You do not need a clear bag at this venue only size restrictions. Within the first five minutes we were notified the venue is now cashless which they didn't mention in the set up email so that was a bummer as I had brought cash. My friend ended up buying us each a drink and a shot each so four drinks total. He paid over $110 for four drinks. I expect prices to be high at concerts but charging the same price for a shot and a mixed drink is ridiculous. That ended up being the only alcohol we purchased the entire five hours we were there. Since the concert was so long we figured we would get a snack and some water. The concession stand worker decided to tell me AFTER i purchased two waters they have to remove the caps. I don't know when they started this, it makes it difficult and unsafe to leave uncapped unless you chug it all at once. I had them hold one for me behind the counter and when I came back for the second one it was given to me with the cap on. It's really frustrating spending money to see artist when you can't see due to lighting. Multiple artist were performing with either no stage lighting or purple dim lighting. They even put it on the screen you could visibly see them performing in the dark. The DJs were switched out frequently with many of them having sound difficulties and restarting the same song. During E-40 performance his mic as well B-legit were turned off and on. You could see the artist frustration with the DJs on stage. Getting to our seats wasn't an issue at first but after the second hour there it became a safety hazard as none of the staff cleared the walkways which resulted in mobs of people throughout the stairs and consistently stopped me to check my tickets but let four people in front of me without checking anything. My biggest disappointment is with the lack of organization of this show. I hope I am able to change my review later this year but also I hope I don't regret my other shows since I spent a lot of money for multiple shows here.

Ok, here's a Throwback Thursday story…read more My first visit to this wonderful place was to see the New York Jets against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. November 17, 1968. The contest pitted "Broadway" Joe Namath against Daryle "The Mad Bomber" Lamonica. It was my first time attending an NFL game. It turned out to be a game that many say was the most memorable regular season NFL game ever. In the History of Sports, this game will forever be remembered as The Heidi Game. It's called The Heidi Game because the game ran much longer than expected and, in the Eastern US, NBC cut off their broadcast of the game to show a made-for-TV version of the children's classic, Heidi. When the East Coast broadcast was cut there was 1:01 left on the game clock, the Jets had just successfully kicked a field goal and went ahead by three. What happened next was almost too wild to be true. The Raiders scored two touchdowns in 9 seconds and subsequently ended up winning the game. Let that settle in for a minute. Fourteen points, in the span of nine seconds on the game clock. After each of those scores the Coliseum erupted in a frenzied outburst of emotion the likes of which I had never seen. I watched the game with my Dad from our end zone seats high up on the third deck. I was just a little kid, but that game left an indelible impression on me. Not just me. The Jets were in playoff contention (they ended up beating the Colts in Super Bowl III at the end of the season). So many outraged fans called the network to complain the switchboards were overloaded. (After this debacle, TV broadcast policy changed and subsequently games were shown to completion. A special secure telephone system was set up so Network executives could reliably reach local broadcasters to supervise broadcasts) The Heidi Game perfectly reflected the intense rivalry between the Raiders and the Jets. It was a rivalry that ran deep, and the contests were always savagely brutal. Just as an example, in a regular season game the year before the Heidi game, Raiders Defensive End Ben Davidson delivered a hit on Jets QB Joe Namath that broke his jaw and sent his helmet flying. After that game Namath taunted Davison, telling reporters he had been beaten up worse by women. Clearly, Joe Namath had ice water flowing in his veins. In addition to the famous Heidi game and so many more exciting Raiders games, I have been blessed to see so many other great events at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum. I will never forget seeing Vida Blue throw 100 mile per hour fastballs in 1971. Or seeing Ray Charles headlining a show with Ike and Tina Turner as an opening act. Or seeing The Grateful Dead opening for The Who twice in 1976 Or seeing Led Zeppelin twice in 1977. Or seeing Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, Dave Mason, Fleetwood Mac, Joe Walsh, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Bob Seger, Charlie Daniels, Status Quo, Jeff Beck, Journey, J Geils Band. Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar, The Eagles, Foreigner, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Van Halen, UFO, Thin Lizzy, The Outlaws, Peter Tosh, Toots and Maytals, and probably a dozen or two other bands I will recall immediately after I finish writing this review. There are a hell of a lot of incredible, eminently memorable shows on that list. But I'm telling you, as memorable experiences go, the Heidi game topped all of them. Fourteen points in Nine Seconds on the game clock! It sucks so bad that the Raiders have fallen on dark times lo these many years now. But I don't give a damn. I'm a Raiders fan for life. Mikey C says: ain't nothing gonna change that.

I was recently here for the New Edition and Boyz To Men concert. I gave it a low rating based on a…read morefew things. The absence of quality/variety of food. I dont mind paying g the higher prices but there should have been more variety and better quality. I paid $12 for a hot dog you usually get in a kids meal. This hot dog looked like it came from.an AMPM Minimart. They ran out of cheese for basic nachos, they charged $10 for a pretzel plain plain. Mustard/cheese was extra. I literally saw their version of basic nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, candy and beverages. I expected more. MUCH more. I should've gotten food from one of the outside vendors, to be honest. They seemed to be severely understaffed in the concession areas. It was disappointing. The concert was good, but the best thing about the venue itself was the parking.

you will never miss the Edward's Stadium as you stroll through Berkeley and its beautiful college…read morecampus. there are many entrances to it, and it's home to field and soccer events

Got loads of history here as a student. The track and field are well kept. Plenty of seating for a…read moreusual game even on days when it seems like a popular team comes to visit. Very easy to go in and out, not as strict as large volume places like the Memorial or the pavilion. Sometimes games are paid some are not, bot sure what is determined by this. A basic ticket stand and a stand of some merch and food; give you the basics. There are bathrooms available inside. Enjoy the art-deco architecture. It opened in 1932. and named after a mathematician professor George C. Edwards. One can really sit anywhere as nothing is assigned but on a hot sunny day go for the top or the press seating. It's all wide open. The views are splendid with the campanile, the Big C, and southside; truly a 180-degree view. Food and drinks are permitted and nobody said anything even though the rules were posted. Love coming back as an alumnus to support my alma mater.

REVIEWER # 2 Want to…read morefill like a big kid again? If so, you have to check out Circus Vargas! This was my first time at Circus Vargas and I have to say I would definitely go again if I could! I was totally amazed at this performance! If you haven't been, you truly do not know what you are missing. Parking was free which was a great plus! I found tickets off Groupon and paid $16 for bleacher seating. It was $22 for arena seating but to be honest I was as close as I wanted to be. There were some incredible performances such as the motorcycle in cage, juggling and the acts like the illusions. The performance was totally age appropriate. I heard a family near me state that they thought there was going to be animals and I was surprised not to see any as well but the performance definitely made up for it. I could definitely tell that the performers and entertainers really worked their butts off to make this a great entertaining show. I didn't see any mistakes or mess ups. The entertainers are VERY talented and you can truly see that they love their job and take pride in their performances. FOOD: They do serve popcorn and cotton candy. The prices seemed a little steep for me but I expected that. Cotton Candy was $5 and the small popcorn is $6 and Hot Dogs for $6. They also have pictures that you can take with the performers which cost $15 and although this didn't seem like a big hit, I thought it was a great idea. The show started at 7:30PM and ended at 9PM with a 15 minute break at 8:20PM. I personally had a great time and would definitely do this again if I had the opportunity. If you have children this is perfect for you and the family. However, even going as a big kid, I had a great time! GREAT JOB CIRCUS VARGAS!!! REVIEWER 141/196

First time doing the circus Vargas. Love it! I feel like such a little kid again and it's so much…read moreexcitement to be here. I work with kids daily, so there's a lot of that, but it's to be expected when you go to a circus event like this.

4++ Pretty new arena (as of 2026) that is primarily used as the home of the Golden State Warriors…read more I came here to watch a Nine Inch Nails concert on 3/15/2026. My brother, sister-in-law and nephew were going and I decided to get a last-minute ticket up in the nosebleeds. Typically I don't love going to really large shows and sitting at the very top, but I thought it would be fun to go with family. I'm sure my experience would be way different if I got in the premium areas. The sounds and visuals were still fun though. The new arena itself was pretty amazing. Pretty organized and great art around in different areas of the arena. Even though the place was packed, I still thought it was pretty easy to navigate around. It was also easy to find my seat. Would love to come back at some point to watch a Golden State Warriors game. I saw a game or two at the old Arena and would love to see how it would compare.

Chase Center, where parking costs more than a game or concert ticket. It is what it is though…read more That's San Francisco for you. I still give you 5 stars because once I am inside of you, I forget about everything else going on outside. Go Warriors!! Go Valkyries!! Pro tip: Cel reception sucks inside, connect to their free Wifi.

A nice sized stadium for the area, but there are some critical flaws in design that can be pretty…read moreannoying. We joined for a roots game the other night and really enjoyed ourselves. The food trucks were great, so was the beer and wine bar. The atmosphere was perfect for a sporting event, easy parking, decently easy entry. My biggest complaint is with the design of the bleachers, don't drop anything or it's rolling all the way down. This problem is going to be worse for people with kids, I had to chase down water bottles and toys all game. Next time we're going to bring organizers to prevent this. My other issue was that the lights were out in all the bathrooms, not a big deal while the sun was still up, but a real issue after sunset!

Love to workout here, stairs and the track. Safe and there's parking. Get it in and enjoy the rest…read moreof your day. I usually do 10 stairs and 5 laps around the track.

I was here for the Annual Celebrity Sweat Flag Football Game featuring Dwight Howard's team vs…read more Quavo's team, which included athletes, entertainers, and influencers. The stadium is very clean, and the layout makes it easy to get around without feeling chaotic. Parking was smooth thanks to the nearby parking garage, which made arrival and departure stress free. The exterior of the stadium has a classic, almost Rome Coliseum-like vibe that gives it a grand, historic feel as you navigate around. Food wise, I decided to try the chicken tenders with a side of tater tots. The chicken tenders were decent, and the tater tots were too crunchy like it was overcooked. All in all, it's a nice stadium with good facilities, clean spaces, and a beautiful stadium exterior that stands out. It's worth a visit for games and special events, even if the concession food could use some improvement.

We attended a recent CAL game for the home opener and what a cool experience to also checkout the…read morenew Oski's Village x Football Fan Fest Zone essentially located right across the street from the Stadium on CAL's campus. Oski's Village is open three hours before kickoff for every home game. Our experience featured a chicken and waffle food truck, local brews from Almanac, an amazing live music performance (and conga line thru the crowd), an Oski appearance, fun kiddo/adult lawn games/entertainment, photo ops, and more festivities. It's been a minute since I've been to this Stadium, and I will say it's a beauty! I dig the local collabs with food and bev, awesome staff, and just nostalgic feels within the interior/exterior. And the marching band...the marching band! We def sat in the nosebleeds, but even the crowd is super cool and kiddo-friendly. There's just something about a hometown college team that you can't do anything but smile and root for..also, my college didn't have a football team so maybe that's a bias :)) All in all, Oski's Village made it quite the experience for everyone..appreciate game day inclusivity for young ones too! We took BART to/from the game, supporting East Bay transpo + athletics thru and thru. Highly recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time!

We love this park. I believe it's our third visit to Oracle. Set perfectly to take full advantage…read moreof San Francisco's scenic harbor, there's not a bad seat in the house to catch a game. Background Attended a Sunday afternoon Mother's Day game against Pittsburgh . Weather was initially cool, cloudy and windy, but turned sunny and warmer just as the game started. Had field level seats near home plate with a view directly down third-base line. Great game. Giants came from two-runs down three separate times including in extra innings. Pirates ultimately walked the plank 7-6. Stadium Wonderful open outfield view of the bay, including the now famous giant Coke bottle, glove, and McCovey Cove. It's a fun stadium to walk around and take in the sighs. Packed house, loud and avid fanbase. I loved the jammin' organist. Very accessible, whether from foot, car, bike (valet service!), train, or yes, ferry or water taxi. I suppose you could even moor your yacht at the nearby marina. Food Sadly, the hot dogs were not good. Regular dog was bland, bacon-wrapped dog was burnt and the spicy dog tasted very much like the canned tamales I hated as a child. So avoid the dogs, there's plenty of other options. Outfield has a popular crab sandwich stand that had a very lengthy line, so get there early. What's Unusual We met a brother of one of the umpires during our stay here, that was cool and unique. Summary One of the best ballparks in the country, a must-see for your SF vacation itinerary.

Came here for a Giants vs. Mets game on a Friday evening. Entered through the side for box seating…read moreand took a lap around the first floor food courts and general seating area. The security for the side box seating entrance was smooth and quick with bag checks and a quick ticket check. Inside, there were plenty of food stands and people to help point you towards the right area. The energy was lively!

Can't believe it's taken me so long to write a review for Fox Theater! It's a great concert venue,…read morewith beautiful Indian-inspired architecture, harkening back to the days when American theaters were inspired by not-politically-correct ornamentations of foreign cultures in their escapist surroundings. Over the years, I've been here to see a variety of artists perform, including Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, and most recently AFI. Fox Theater is Bart-accessible and in a safer part of downtown Oakland. If artists I want to see perform live come here, then this venue is a definite yes on my list!

The inside of the theater is beautiful. Thats pretty much it for a positive note…read more Seating is super tight. Sound was not very clear at the balcony level. Unless you are seated very close up, you are just looking at an ant. Drinks are close to $20 each. Also, if you order water at the bar, they tell you to go get water in the lobby. Bad service for that.