This music fest, hosted by Jazz 91 KCSM, is an annual event taking place at the College of San…read moreMateo in between the Library and Theatre. Two stages were set up, one in front of each of these buildings, along with long and lovely fountains, creating a picturesque setting for live jazz. Plus, free admission and free parking (though visitor parking was a bit confusing to find, since a few lots had signs noting they were only for vendors and musicians). The event featured awesome performances by various bands on the Main Stage, including Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Larry Vuckovich and his ensemble performing great tunes like Manteca, and the amazing musicianship and vocals of Kim Nalley: Three Ladies Sing the Blues. I also caught the performance of the SF Jazz High School All Star band on the Youth Stage, the young musicians showcasing their talents on the keyboard, trumpet, saxophone, drums, bass, and violin. There was no shortage of food and drink options, with six food trucks and a coffee shack on site. Lines were short or nonexistent, and I was able to enjoy a yummy gyro quesadilla from Falafel Fresh. Vendors and organization booths included Old Skool Cafe and Mango Blossom Apiary (local wildflower honey). Lots of seating too, campus structures in various locations, chairs provided for the event, and grassy fields with plenty of space for stretching out both in shaded areas and in the sunshine which was comfortable on a bright and breezy Saturday afternoon. I was able to lay out my mat, do some reading and relaxing, and of course, appreciate the beautiful sounds of latin rhythms, funk, and blues filling the air.

Not enough bands. Too much talking and not enough music. They must have had a hard time getting…read morebands. Especially at the youth stage there were huge hour gaps between bands. Stanford group very small unlike last year. I wanted to hear the All stars but they were on late and couldnt stay do to the wind. I wish they would put some of the large bands on first . The amplification was too loud and took away from some of the bands . They claimed this started 20 years ago yet I was there in 1990. It was better when they charged admission .

Came here as a chaperone for my little one's school field trip. It has a cozy homy feeling to it. A…read moresmall venue but properly equipped. Working staff were all pleasant. We were here to watch Willy Wonka. We could sort of see the band working hard under the stage, which fascinated the little ones. The show was nicely organized to accommodate the short attention span for the kiddos. If possible, you might want to bring the kiddos for a bathroom break before the show. Intermission is rather short and the end of the show was a little crazy for everyone rushing out. No food nor beverage is allowed inside the center. I had to do a separate run to drop off the snacks. I was very surprised to see the young elementary schoolers behaving so well sitting through the entire show without food nor water. In addition to the restroom challenge noted above, parking could be tricky. We got lucky to park about a block away on the side of the street. It was a good experience overall.

Stay away! I had the worse experience with the theatre…read moremanager. After booking the through their booking system Facilitron, I got an email from Paul Rudy Chapman saying facilitron does not do a good job and the quote and deposit you submitted is wrong. So I asked for an updated quote. He took 10 days to send the quote which was 3 times the original. After asking why he said that's the way it is. He put everything possible on there to charge me. I didn't need any light technician but he still forced me to put it there. No option. Then a week later, he mentioned we are moving away from Faciltron to Civic Permits site. You need to submit your application again. I said that's fine as long as I get the date booked. When I tried booking from the new site, it had issues and could not let me book. So I asked him to help. Rather than helping he said "oh it's too late. I can't promise the resources. I am going to cancel your booking and return the deposit. " He cancelled my booking a week before my event where artists are already here from India. Tried calling him 1000 times but he never picked up the phone. Even before he never picked. Long story short, highly highly unreliable theatre manager. Don't even know how they manage events when they can even manage a booking. Stay away.

I came here to watch the Songs For a New World performance on a Saturday afternoon. Because why…read morenot. I loved the theater and loved the performance. Because of its size, it provides an intimate experience regardless of where you sit. I sat at the second to last row but it still felt like a front row experience. At times I got goosebumps feeling like the actors were looking at me straight in the eyes. The concession was very reasonably priced. I got a cocktail for only $10.

This is a Fantastic theater, full of fun and talented actors... Great Fun! The Play that Goes…read moreWRONG! ... and a season 2026 Full of fun!! "Pickleball", "Gutenberg!", "School of Rock" and more !!!! Check it out... shows sell out.

Moving from Hawaii, I was looking for a traditional halau with much knowledge and core values…read more Being an experienced dancer who has had the privilege to dance under Etua Lopes, Mae Loebenstein, and Kapua Dalire; I was honored to continue to learn from the Dalire family and be accepted into their halau. All of the alakai are experienced dancers with many coming from Hawaii and have competed in the Merrie Monarch. I am especially pleased with the keiki class for my little one who is learning much of our culture and enjoying the feeling of being a hula dancer. E ola mau na hula.

From the owner: Our California halau was established in 1998…read more For new haumana, registration is $35. Please feel welcome to contact us via e-mail or phone, or simply visit during class hours!

Excellent adult ballet instruction, welcoming community and great classes for kids!…read moreThe ballet company has inspiring and gorgeous performances by talented and skilled dancers. Students from their ballet classes go on to become professionals. I often see local dance teachers dropping into the classes for their own enjoyment. I've loved this place for years!

Greg Amato is an amazing teacher. Even though I started ballet at an older age he doesn't judge us…read moreand I love the way he guide us throughout the 1.5 hour Beg/Int Ballet class. He has a lot of knowledge to offer and has years of experience. Since I've never taken ballet as a child, I appreciate his pointers and give me a better understanding of the ballet technique. He is very competent at his job and you can tell he enjoys it, he also has a sense of humor and makes learning fun. The students are all friendly and various ages. Overall Greg is an amazing teacher and welcomes everyone to his class.

Great for kathak for beginners, both kids and adults. Solid…read moreand clear curriculum and levels, sincere and committed teachers.

I love this dance school and I have been an adult student for the last 4-5 years. I appreciate the…read moresystematic approach, structured and consistent curriculum, and caring teachers. As an adult I also work and parent, but hate when I have to miss a dance class. I really look forward to these classes and the community, including hanging out with the other adults before and after class. If I do have to miss, I appreciate that there is the opportunity to take a makeup class. If the teacher is sick, there is usually a substitute teacher. This "school" approach makes a huge difference compared to other dance schools where there is one main teacher and if she is sick or traveling, there are no classes. There is usually an annual performance opportunity in the school show, though it costs extra. The focus is on kids classes and developing them into Youth Company dancers and members, though there are enough beginner and intermediate adults and the teachers really care about helping us get better, breaking down the steps and drilling us with practice sessions. If you are toying with the idea of kathak classes, I recommend it!