Such a cool concept, comedy at a venue near you!…read more Laughterhours Comedy puts on El Paso's largest comedy competition too and overall this years was a huge hit (so much so that I don't think they were actually prepared for how much interest there would be). Next year I expect that they'll use larger venues for the shows because two of the venues were at capacity (possibly over capacity...but you didn't hear that here). But when they're not putting on El Paso's Funniest Comedy Competition, they have weekly shows and hook-up with a few other comedy groups in the area to put on open-mics, writing shops, and more shows. There are more aspiring comedians in EP and the surrounding area than one would suspect. Check out their Facebook to stay up to date on shows and definitely catch one. Sure you're gonna see some newbies up on the stage that are trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, but there will also be seasoned vets that will have you laughing your ass off. My two fave comedians in this group are actually the faces of Laughterhours, Gibbs (the owner) and Adam. Prior to working with Laughterhours, Adam actually won EPFCC so that's saying something. And Gibbs also known as the Comagician does a show that's a cross between a magic show and a comedy show. Somehow it works when he does it...although I will say, he's a better comedian than a magician. I've caught Laughterhour shows at places like The Network, Leo's, Shamrocks, and even the Comic Strip. And tickets are usually cheap (or free if it's an open mic)! Look 'em up, it's bond to be a great night!

Wow...We had a private comedy show for a work event. This was by far the least funny comedy show…read moreI've ever seen. Trivia? Thought we paid you for comedy? We can do trivia without an unfunny comedian. All this guy did was put homemade memes up and do historical trivia. He started off with cracking jokes on the military...at a military event. We've got no problem laughing at ourselves but cracking jokes that military can't spell and are stupid when the majority of the room has at least masters degrees? Making jokes that our "butts clenched up" when he mentioned that we were prepping for deployments? Half the audience walked out. Apparently this guy forgot the first rule of public speaking is knowing your audience. He was a broken record marketing his comedy club. I wouldn't go if he paid me to. Watching paint dry might be more entertaining.

The moment you walk in it's like stepping into a time capsule! So many cool video games nostalgic…read morevibes. The drinks were yummy and fairly priced and so was the meat lovers pizza! My friends and I sat at the bar, the service was quick and served with a smile. Parking was easy as they have a pretty big lot, which is a huge plus for me when I'm looking to try a new place. Definitely worth checking out!

A nice throwback barcade that has a lot of your classic NES/nintendo arcade games. There are 2 pool…read moretables, a wall of driving games and pinball games. Drinks weren't strong but it is a cute place for a game night date. Service was good. Overall, enjoyed myself. They do have a DDR machine but you can barely hear the songs over the jukebox they play so beware of that.

The theatre has been a staple for downtown El Paso since my childhood and is a venue for a wide…read morevariety of acts including Ali Wong earlier this year. Entry was no issue and it was pretty easy to get in. What was a bit chaotic were their food/drink bars as it was pretty unorganized. I think there could be some proper signage and additional staff. Venue is a little outdated but there's also a charm to it? I'm sure I'll be back if an act I love ends up performing here.

Whenever a big event gets shown, a few times it gets shown here at the theatre. I've seen Bill…read moreCosby, Steve Martin and Martin Short, and recently Kevin James here. It may not be state of the art but it gets the job done. Parking is directly below. It can get congested so make aure you plan enough time to arrive before the event. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to an hour. If there is a baseball game it can get really busy coming down Santa Fe Rd.

I often joke that El Paso is at best 5 years behind the times, and all jokes contain a kernel of…read moretruth, or in this case a metric ton of kernels, but in Fab Lab's case, they're the exception that proves the rule. I was really happy that Yelp gave us the opportunity to visit Fab Lab and learn about the cool stuff they do, thanks Tanya! Fab Lab offers access to cutting edge technology to the El Paso community, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and a plethora of learning opportunities, and the most impressive part is that they do it on a non-profit basis! Equally impressive are the smart and talented people running the place, the kind of smarts that make me feel like I put on a superhero shirt, thick frame glasses, and decided to call myself a nerd because I watch The Big Bang Theory (which by the established intelligence hierarchy demotes most folks to Peter Griffin when he thinks he is a genius). Luckily because of their strong belief in the open-source model they are willing to share their knowledge in their on-going workshops! (my knowledge, on the other hand, must be licensed prior to being used, Capitalism!) I was seriously impressed by all the great stuff Fab Lab has going, I feel that they are an agent of progress in a place that desperately needs it. Who knows, maybe 3 years from now El Paso will only be 3 years behind the times. ©Albert K. 2015

El Paso needs more places like this one. This is not only a fun and educational place for kids, but…read morealso adults. They offer a variety of workshops. My only dissapointment during our last event was how packed it was. They only charge $2, to ensure participation, and there were over 30 kids in the room. Everyone skipping line or with no line whatsoever. Some kids participating over and over in the same station and not leaving any opportunity for other kids to participate. I think their events need to shrink down a little or some kind of participation rules need to be in place. Regardless, it is a great educational resource for the science loving kid.

The show was awesome!!! Definitely recommend going! Into the woods is one of the best shows I have…read moreseen in a very long time. I am looking forward to seeing more talent at UTEP!! Titanic - Awesome! Into the woods - My favorite! Head over heels - Awesome! Clue - Awesome! The Rocky Horror Show - Awesome! The Prom - Awesome! The full Monty - Awesome! Matilda - Coming soon!

I came here with a date to watch an encore presentation of "Footloose" in November…read more Since there are a lot of things that go into a dinner theatre production, I'll break it down into sections. I'll start from the bad to the good. Food: 2/5 stars - I must say, this was the most disappointing part of the night. The food was mediocre at best and the best part of the food was the wine that we bought. Sound engineering: 2/5 - Also a big disappointment, I believe each member of the cast was mic'ed up and the sound mixer/engineer should know the lines by this point in the production. Sadly, this was not the case as several lines were inaudible, music was poorly balanced, and the overall sound was pretty bad. Light Engineering: 4/5 - Nothing big here, no huge gaffes or mistakes. Cast/acting: 4/5 - I had never actually seen the original (or remake) of the Hollywood version of "Footloose" before this performance so I came in with basically no expectations. The cast was full of energy and were obviously talented. Whoever casted the preacher was on point. No huge gaffes or mistakes and the pace of the scenes were executed pretty well. The comedy timing was pretty good as well. I do have to break this down further though. Singing: 3/5 - While he did try his best, the main actor who played Ren was not a very good singer. He shined most when he had dancing parts, which is understandable to cast a male lead in "Footloose" based on their dancing. Every other part did fairly well in giving their vocal performances but since the male lead is so pivotal to the performance, I have to dock some points here. Dancing: 5/5 - This is where most of the performers, and overall performance shined. Every person knew where to be at the right time and the overall visual aesthetic was very well executed. As I mentioned before, the male lead who played Ren was a really awesome dancer and he shined in his solo moments. Overal: 3/5 - A mixed bag from really bad to really good. I did enjoy the overall show though but I was expecting a bit more, especially since the cost was a bit pricey.

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE! We came in from L.A and was pleased to find an experience that was better…read morethan any theater experience I've had before! FOOD: Party of 8. Ordered pizzas, wings, milk shakes *vanilla and cookies shake, kids pizza meals (came with a drink). EVERYTHING WAS FABULOUS! SERVICE: our server was great, zero complaints. Food came out quickly! AMBIANCE: 9:45 movie and the huge theater was quiet. In all- twas a great experience. Would definitely come back if we return.

Just came from seeing the new Mad Max: Furiousa movie at Alamo Drafthouse and it was an interesting…read moreexperience. This was my husband and I's first time at Alamo so we didn't know what to expect. Back home in SoCal I had been to a few in-service movie theaters and in all honesty those ones were much better. To start off with the good, the theater is very big and looks to be brand new. It is the only establishment in the lot except for a McDonald's and a gas station so I'm assuming it was recently opened. The theater was nice and open, they also kept the temperature at a good spot unlike other theaters who will literally freeze you while you watch a movie. Our server was good, at least the first one that came to introduce himself and ask if it was our first time. I think they have a crew that just delivers food or comes around to check on you cause I kept seeing different people every time something was dropped off. Now for the food... honestly it was disappointing. The only positive I can say is that the loaded fries were good. Both my husband and I enjoyed those. But that's where the good ended. I ordered the watermelon margarita for myself and unfortunately had to send it back due to it being extremely salty! I asked for water instead, which I stuck with for the duration of the movie. My husband ordered the bbq chicken pizza, which he says wasn't too bad. I did have a few bites and really don't think it was worth the hefty $16 price. It didn't really taste like bbq chicken to me, I can't put my finger on it but something tasted off. I got the ribeye tacos and they were very salty. Not only that but the meat was really dry as well with almost no other toppings. The chips and salsa that came with my meal didn't really help either. The chips were super salty and the salsa just didn't taste good at all. I see a running theme at this theater for having salty food. So take that with a grain of salt (pun intended). One thing I do have to say is that despite only taking a sip or two of my watermelon margarita and sending it back for a glass of water, it appears we were still charged for the drink. Unfortunately my husband didn't check the bill and also didn't mention anything until we got home but I think we were overcharged on our bill. I totaled everything and it should have been around $51 but my husband said he paid over $80 including tip. I don't think he would have tipped $30 so I believe we were charged incorrectly. Another reason why their rating is so low. Overall I don't know if I would ever come back here. The theater is nice, big and new - but the lack of flavor in their food and drinks as well as overcharging by what I consider a big amount on our bill. I just can't recommend Alamo Drafthouse. I think going to Cinemark and just getting a popcorn and candy would have been a better bet.

What a delightful way to celebrate Easter Sunday! The Easter Bunny Buffet at the Coronado Country…read moreClub truly delivered an exceptional dining experience that felt both festive and somewhat excessive! My friend Robin L., a brother from Mexico invited us. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm, elegant, and full of holiday cheering. The buffet itself was nothing short of impressive--beautifully presented and generously stocked with a wide variety of dishes. The spread featured everything you could hope for and more: perfectly fruit & nuts candy crusted salmon, fresh and flavorful shrimp, a colorful assortment of crisp salads and Mediterranean Couscous, and a classic selection of eggs and breakfast favorites. The carving stations were a real standout, offering tender roasted beef, savory pork, and a rich, aromatic braised garlic lamb that was absolutely delightful. Merci chefs! All in all, this Easter celebration was truly a feast--both in flavor and in spirit. If you're looking for a memorable holiday dining experience, the Coronado Country Club is absolutely a great place to be. I especially like the easter egg experience where all children run at the sound of an amazing horn to catch as many Easter eggs as they possibly can! What a great sight of tradition and feast!

So my brother and I were invited to go play a round of golf and we show up and the course is…read morelooking amazing compared to the other public courses we play at. The fairways were in great shape, the greens were fast and the scenery was amazing. Because it's a private club, we weren't rushed out slowed on our round. My neither and I had a great time and can't wait to play again. Top notch course.