Some of the best live music on the west coast. Great intimate seating, free parking. Beer and wine,…read moreit can't be beat for Saturday evening entertainment. This is the best kept secret in San Mateo County for great music of all kinds.

Pacifica Performances at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall in Pacifica is a hidden gem of a musical…read morevenue. It is an intimate (but not too small) concert hall that features fantastic, diverse world-class performances. Maybe I shouldn't let the secret out, maybe us locals should keep it for ourselves but it is difficult to keep a wonderful thing to yourself, especially when it comes to music. Pacifica Performances has artists who play classical, bluegrass, jazz, blues, world, Celtic, etc. The facility is unusual - it's in an old school multipurpose room but the acoustics are very good. The atmosphere is low-key and casual and when the show starts, you are happily wrapped in the music. Check out the schedule at: www.pacificaperformances.org

My daughter has been taking classes here for years. We absolutely love it. All of her…read moredance/theater/voice teachers are amazing, and they put on fabulous performances. I especially want to give Bree (theater director) major accolades. She's amazing with her students; a great teacher and musical theater inspiration. My daughter loves every moment of her experience there!

Spindrift is Great! Our daughters have been there for 9 years!…read moreThey love it all. They have taken many classes including Acting, Dancing, Guitar, Piano and Singing. They have performed every year in various shows which continually challenge them and make them feel accomplished. They have met many friends there. The organization is run very well and all of the instructors are Top Notch! The experiences our girls have gotten from Spindrift are priceless!

Off the beaten path, well worth searching out! The theater group is great and they have a large…read moreselection of performances. If you haven't gone we recommend it. If you are in the area, you can also get a low-cost season pass. In return for supporting the theater they will reserve a great seat for you! We really enjoyed the "City of Angels" production with loads of twists and turns in the plot.

True a hidden little gem of a small community theater hidden up in the hills of Pacifica, CA that…read morenot many people would know about. In looking at current, future and past seasons they put on popular shows that most people have heard of like Midsummer Dream and My Fair Lady. I happened to see Gypsy. It's a tiny theater that is first come, first served. The sign at entrance says capacity is 100 people. Every seat is good view of the stage in front. Small orchestra section of 3 people on stage right at least for this production. Nice to support local actors. . My first time here on the sold out closing night of the show. I enjoyed the show. Parking is limited on the upper lot where the theater is, so get there early. Then second lot on bottom with stairs leading up to the theater. Finally street parking below by entrance. Well seeing a show here, is less crowded and more relaxed than a bigger city like San Jose and San Francisco where you have to fight with big crowds and hunt for parking spaces.

Both of my kids have found a safe, fun, and invigorating place to dance. The instruction is…read morepersonal and kind and challenging. I love that they work with all types of dancers. The shows are really enjoyable. This is my kids' ballet home -- for us it's definitely worth the drive from San Francisco!

The classes taught by Nina and Greg at CBC are fantastic. First, they are both highly trained…read moredancers but they are both able to teach and explain in a positive and fun way. My kiddos got a lot out of their classes and had a ton of fun as well. Their company dancers are amazing to watch! The adult ballet classes is a highlight of my week. It's wonderful for all ages. The floors are marley (no splinters) and the school has just had new paint and decor. I couldn't recommend this school more highly!

Last year in 2025 we saw the Nutcracker. Such a sweet and well put on performance. Prices are much…read moremore affordable compared to the SF ballet. These are students...I think? I loved the different ages and talent. Parking is a bit of a headache. There isn't near enough for what this building can hold. Please give yourself enough time in case there isn't any parking stalls left. There are plenty of bathrooms, but during intermission, they have ropes set up for the huge line that forms. Snacks are sold, however can't be consumed inside the theater. Go figure? You can only eat outside in the lobby area. In the lobby is a table of Nutcracker/Christmas items you can purchase. I wish that there was a live orchestra, but this was my first time going and I don't understand much about this group. It was a recording that they danced to. I do recommend anyone to see this performance and let us know what you think?

This facility is top notch! We had a dance recital here after being in other venues, and wow! The…read more stage was large and equipped with all the bells and whistles, lighting was great, audience seating was wonderful from all the vantage points and spacious and comfortable, and the backstage areas for the performers were ample downstairs. Having more bathrooms backstage would have been helpful.

Auntie Des is a kindhearted teacher. She creates a supportive, fun environment for the students…read more Sometimes she'll host potlucks for everyone to connect with each other.

Auntie Des and Hokulani are some of my favorite teachers I've ever had! They are so sweet,…read moreencouraging, and welcoming. The community are so sweet and couldn't imagine being in the Bay Area without them.

Teressa did a great job for my 4-year-old daughter's birthday party. We had to reschedule due to…read morerain, and she was able to make it work. The kids loved the snakes, the tortoises eating, and the lizards. Even the adults were entertained! Her pricing is very good as well. The birthday girl got to be a helper and have first touch/hold of all the reptiles. At the end, she was also given a small scroll and some snake skin shed as a souvenir. She does shows all over. We are located in Contra Costa County, but she had a show in Sacramento booked right after. Thank you, Teressa!

Teressa and her crew put on the most amazing show for our 7 year old's birthday party! He had the…read moretime of his life. It was so lovely to see him so relaxed and happy with the beautiful reptiles. All the kids had an absolute blast too, parents were telling me how much they enjoyed the show and appreciated the care Teressa took sharing her beautiful animals. The birthday boy got special attention, seated on stage, and then all the kids could gently pet the animals. Seeing the awe on their faces was so precious. We have had many birthday shows, and this one was hands down the absolute best! Younger and older kids alike had fun, can't recommend highly enough! Thank you, a thousand times! You made his birthday

James just performed at our preschool and every single kid was entirely captivated and…read moreparticipating the entire time. His energy, positive nature, kindness comes through with every interaction. And he's an incredible musician. Can't recommend him mor strongly.

Samba James is a big hit with my 3-year old. He's a regular guest at my son's preschool, and at…read morebirthday parties. Every time my son attends one of his performances, he's singing "Samba Samba Samba" for days! The sign of a happy child. I had the pleasure to meet Samba James at a kid's party recently, and everyone had tons of fun. I wish we had thought to invite him to my son's party the day before... Thanks, Samba, for instilling a love of music in my son!

I love pole dancing. I was a personal trainer and dancer for the past 15 years and I have found a…read morehome in pole at Steel Heart Dance. It's the perfect combination of extreme strength, rhythm and being sexy. I have now been dancing with Deb for over two years. Her style and attention to technique are the perfect combination to become a pole athlete. If you are looking to try something new or are ready to take your skills to the next level, Deb's coaching and systematic progression will be a perfect fit. This is where you really learn to pole dance.

I had an amazing experience at steel heart dance studio overall from start to finish. I took the…read morevirgin pole class and it's a great introductory experience to the pole dancing world. I have never felt so comfortable with my body in front of anyone like that but with teacher Torin and the other ladies I felt free!10/10 would recommend