Our first time at this venue and we loved it. Spacious…read moreauditorium, perfect acoustics, comfortable seating and plenty of staff to assist attendees when needed. Ticketing was easy-breezy too. We picked up at Will Call. Parking can be a bit tricky depending on the timing of the event so go early if it's a popular show and/or holiday. And if stairs are a problem be sure to use the elevator to reach the top floor (4). Looking forward to future shows. Note: they do seem to sell drinks, including wine. We didn't partake but saw others with glasses.

I saw Swan Lake at the theatre. The performance was amazing. The theatre itself was very nice…read more It was laid out correctly to avoid congestion. The crowd flowed nicely into the theatre. Plenty of restrooms so the lines were short. Even the lines at the concessions were short. I was able to order a glass of wine and enjoy the performance. Parking was easy upon arrival but I waited about 30 minutes to get out at the end. I feel like that's the case at every performance. I matter the venue. Overall a great experience.

Some donations are lovely... and some come with a curtain, a…read morespotlight, and the promise of a really good night out. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre stepped in for the Lumina gala with exactly that -- and it's the kind of contribution that reminds you how important live theater is to a community. There's something about sitting in a room, lights down, story unfolding, that still feels a little magical -- and SLO REP clearly understands how to keep that magic alive while showing up for causes that matter. Supporting women and families and giving people a reason to get dressed up and feel something? That's a win all the way around. Art with a heartbeat. And a community that shows up. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

What a treat! First timer, heard about The Christmas Story play and that's my favorite Christmas…read moremovie. Went to a matinee 2pm on a Saturday. When you first walk in they have a little bar set up selling beer and wine and non alcoholic drinks. Lots of tables to sit at and enjoy and even a small outdoor private patio. Theater doors open 15 mins before show time. The seats remind me of old Fremont theater. Not a bad seat in the house. The play was great! The actors did an awesome job recreating the film. I love how they are constantly moving the set around for different scenes. Looking forward to returning for other plays through out the year.

Great show! I was staying at the Madonna Inn and heard about the circus. Got tickets at the last…read moreminute and the show was AMAZING! Great balance of light hearted comedy, death defying acrobats and feats of pure strength & balance from the performers. Loved the entire show.

We got lucky - without any advertisement, driving in 101 pass Madonna inn, we noticed circus. With…read morethe help of chatgpt, identified it as circus Vargas. We came for the second day of their San Luis Obispo engagement, it was their new show masquerade, and it was amazing. All in all 2+ hours, and it flew by like a moment. The price is fraction of the other cirque show, and so much pure fun. Clown act was a common thread, and it was creative and thoughtful fun. Other elements are as impressive, with highlight a bunch of motorcycles riding in a dome. Highly highly recommend. Tip/ try to sit in the center, facing the center stage; rows 5-8.

I have had three kids and myself involved with Aaron's classes for a little over a year now. My…read moreoldest is 15 and has learned a ton about actin through Aaron, went to LA with Actor's Edge to the Hollywood Showcase, did well, and lined up an Agent that got him rolling with auditions right away. Aaron has always been able to meet with my son to work with him prior to an audition to get him prepared for the character so he can give his best performance. Aaron does a great job in explaining how to connect with a character in acting out scenes. Getting a heads up coaching session if there is time is always a good idea to make sure you are on top of your game. This is what Aaron does. His experience as a child actor, acting coach, and casting agent makes him real asset and resource for people that want to pursue the trade. I personally joined his Adult class for the shear enjoyment and it feels like it is becoming so much more. Aaron has a way of making it fun, and the other people in class become friends with shared interests in acting. All in all, I highly recommend Aaron and Actor's Edge for acting classes for kids and Adults! Cheers!

It was actually my daughter's agent who recommended Aaron and Actor's Edge and it's really been a…read morewonderful experience. As a teacher, Aaron is the type of multifaceted mentor who gets right to business -- especially if he knows there's an audition on the line, he delves in efficiently and thoughtfully, really helping my daughter unpack what the character and/or scenes would most benefit from. He's given my daughter other, additional and often very nuanced advice on how to handle auditions and callbacks, how to present herself, etc. that have all also been very beneficial. My daughter prepped for one of her biggest auditions with Aaron -- and he helped her land it! We're very grateful for his expertise!

One of the best things to come to San Luis Obispo in a good long time.read more

Such a gem of a group! I randomly found myself at one of their shows and immediately knew I needed…read moreto meet these cool folks. I took a few classes and did not regret a moment! Such supportive and knowledgeable teachers. Such a lovely community of friends. I like that they jump around performance spaces, like some kooky underground fun club. Make sure you check them out at least once, that's all you need to be hooked!

Shows are a lot of fun to watch. But prices for classes and performer dues recently increased a…read morelot, the motto changed from "got your back" to "bad ass improv" and boundary setting is discouraged so it no longer felt like a safe place to play.

Well, besides the fact that one my dance buddies is a co-owner...this place was my second home up…read morein SLO. They offer a wide variety of dance forms from belly dancing, modern, jazz, lyrical, african, irish, etc.... Not only that, it is a steal to take these classes and two companies are based out of this facility. Both Variable Velocity and Sapphire Moon. I performed for 4 years with Sapphire Moon and we were lucky enough to practice in this studio the last 2 years. Average cost is about $5-$10 per class. One of my best friends, teaches here, Harmony...and she's absolutely amazing, as well as Diane.

Had my first belly dancing class!! I didn't really know what to expect. And I was pretty stressed…read moreout because I have no dancing experience AT ALL. but it was really wonderful. The instructor was very nice and helpful. And I felt like I really got a lot out of it. I know I'm new, so I didn't expect to catch on to a lot. But I am excited to keep going and to learn a lot more!

The San Luis Symphony is a cornerstone gem to the music of San Luis Obispo. The New Years Eve…read moreConcert to a sold out house at the Performing Arts Center is a toast to the excellence of this organization. With incredible, performances by the entire orchestra and solos that really knocked it out of the park, this is a must see group wherever they play. Fabulous, simply Fabulous! Also - be sure to see the website for the dates of the free dress rehearsals and look into the youth symphony that has concerts too!

From the owner: The San Luis Obispo Symphony presents outstanding classical music concerts, offers extensive music…read moreeducation activities reaching over 16,000 children and adults every year, and contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the Central Coast community.

I came across the piano donation/sale program where 100% of the funds benefit Opera SLO, and think…read morethat is such a smart fundraiser to support the opera. For anyone looking to donate or purchase a piano, I recommend checking out Opera SLO first (I believe available pianos are updated regularly on Facebook marketplace). Huge thank you to Brian with Opera SLO for all the information and help during my piano purchase!

I have attended 2 of their events this season and I was completely blown away by how much the Opera…read moregoes all out for it's guests! I first attended their Broadway by the Sea event which featured an outdoor concert on a lavish, beach/cliff side property. Artists were painting, singers were singing, and a gorgeous silent auction area was laid out by the coy pond. Then, they're Young Artists Showcase treated the guests to incredible young local singing talent while enjoying the Madonna Inn's hor d'oeuvres in their beautiful Garden Room. While I haven't been in town long enough to enjoy an opera (yet!), I sincerely look forward to attending one.

The Central Coast renaissance festival was amazing! The food was good, the vendors were great and…read moreso many festival-goers went all out with their costumes. There are some changes I would suggest for future years -- more shaded seats, an additional parking lot and more spaced-out food vendors. But overall? Those complaints were so mild compared to the AMAZING time I had walking around the grounds. The vendors were all so helpful and so kind -- the performers were well into character and the Knight Fight was the most committed I have ever seen a set of actors get into a show (shoutout to the knight who fought so hard he got a head wound! hope he's doing okay now). For a $35 ticket and $10 to park I couldn't have chosen a better way to spend a day out with friends. Some of the other reviews mentioned difficulty getting out of the park -- it was slow for us to get into the park (maybe 15 minutes in the car line at 11:30) but getting out was a breeze when we left around 5:15. I would highly recommend bringing a refillable water bottle (it can get hot!) and showing up 20-30 minutes early if you want a good seat at the Falconeers bird show or at the Knight Fight. If you are concerned about long food lines, my group and I got brunch before the ren faire, got lunch around 2:30 pm and got dinner after we left. We waited maybe 10 minutes tops for our food and some vendors had no lines. Special shoutout to the Bard who was performing all over the fair! He handed out trinkets to festival-goers and was great with the little kids.

It is what it is :) Payed $151 plus $12 for parking online…read more The advertisement stated use code to save $4.00 per ticket. When i ordered, it added $4.36 per ticket for Fees. I paid for parking at $12 plus dollars. I saw bring $10 cash for parking unless you payed online already, I already payed online before seeing the discount. The traffic was backed up for awhile, instead of parking there, we parked accross the street and walked. The lines for food were crazy. It would be cool if they would fix these problems for next year to go smooth. Prices are way too high for what is there. Lower the prices for entry, so the vendors can get more on sales.