I am derelict of duties taking this long to write a review of this place... it's so friggin'…read morenerd-tastic!! First off- the book store downstairs has a beautiful selection of used books. Then, you walk upstairs and are transported to Holmes' London, and 221b Baker St.! Such cool stuff in there! I haven't experienced one of their private events yet, but with the attention to detail they give to everything else I have to imaging the events are spectacular!!

I attended a live radio theater production at Baker Street West (above Hein & Co. Bookstore) last…read moreweek and was absolutely delighted! The caliber of time, talent and dedication that it has taken to create this detailed glimpse into the past is something to be admired, indeed. I remember when Baker Street West was just the upstairs to a really cool bookstore. Now it has been transformed completely. The bar doesn't serve alcohol yet, but there are soft drinks and pastries to enjoy. There is a tea shoppe, an apothecary and of course, Mr. Sherlock Holmes' personal study (complete with bear skin rug). It's so fun just to walk around the rooms and take it all in. If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, this is your new favorite place.

I am a stay at home mother of four kids who moved to the Central Valley almost 4 years ago. I…read moreneeded an outlet to do something for myself. I didn't just want the regular workout at a gym so, I decided I wanted to get back into dancing like I did almost 20 years ago. I went on to Yelp to lookup any local halau's near me and I ran across Hula Ikaika Ohana O Kaawai-E Honu Iti E in Tracy. I spoke with Kumu Renee and she made me feel right at home from the minute I met her. It's been since July 18' that I decided to join this halau and it was the best decision I made. All my hula sisters have been welcoming and encouraging. Kumu Renee is so kind, caring and passionate about her halau and students. I'm so happy I joined!!!!

I have been bringing my daughter here for 12 years. That says a lot about a place. The atmosphere…read moreis warm and inviting, with that I'm talking about the people. Would we have continued coming here for 12 years if it wasn't so? During that time I've started dancing too. My sons even dance once in a while. This halau is like family and you are treated that way the moment you walk through the door. It has been great seeing my kids grow up with all their halau sisters and brothers. The wonderful ladies I dance with have all become my sisters as well. Kumu Renee is a more than qualified Kumu Hula (hula instructor). Certified at that! Not many Kumu out there are. She was taught by one of the best and it shows in her dedication to her dancers. She does not teach you simply how to dance, but you are taught the history, the culture and the language so you can dance educated. There are a lot of people out there who are taught how to dance but not taught the meaning. Hula and Tahitian dancing tells a story with every step, every sway or hand movement and she teaches us that. It's more important than learning the dance itself. Kumu Renee is very proud of her students and she encourages them through every stage of developing into the best dancer they can be. This halau is a performing halau. They do shows all of the time, for many occasions. But they also dance competitively. If you find yourself stopping by the halau you can see the many awards won in previous years. There are separate classes for the little kids, I believe the youngest dancer is 3! Then there are beginner classes, intermediate and advanced classes too. So it doesn't matter what skill level you are at, you can join. When my daughter first started here she had zero experience. After a while of course she improved and never looked back. It was one of the best decisions I've made to bring her here all those years ago. I'd do it again in a heart beat.

I have been taking tap lessons at the Dance Factory for the last five years and really enjoy the…read morestructure, the teacher and the great fun we have. I am 75, have been in four performances now and I will continue til I drop. Both my grand daughters take ballet and jazz and are doing so well and having so much fun.

I have been a student with the Dane Factory for well over 18 years, and I love it. I have taken…read moreBallet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and anything else that I can here. they have taught me so many skills that I was able to use professionally when I performed for the Walt Disney Company and Six Flags. Debbie and her teachers are the best out there and they know exactly how to encourage you to do your best. They teach wonderful technique that you can't find anywhere else. I love that you can dance here no matter what age you are and they are supper affordable. They have classes for any age as long as you are willing to have fun. This is my home and I can go here to forget about the world around me. I couldn't think of a better studio for you to start your journey at.

Worst circus. All they do is try to upsell you the whole time. It's very expensive. I'm not sure…read morewhy people go. Overpriced , rude staff that won't leave you alone the whole show because they want to keep selling things. They keep coming up to where you sit. Feels like your in a 3rd world country.

After work, I went to see the show with a friend. I wasn't sure what I would expect to see since…read morethey are now a animal free circus performers. What I didn't prepare to see was stunningly impressed and Cirque Du Soleil like performances. What impressed me even more was friendlness staff showed towards visitors, when I was heading to the car after show, I fell due to uneven ground, next instance, some lead performers rushed to my side and called for help to make sure I was ushered to the car. I want to watch this 6th and 7th generation circus performers performing again next summer.

This was our 1st Opera that my husband and I attended. We loved all the singing and the…read moreperformances. We will attend more Operas in the future.

I have so many childhood memories here, so this place gives me a deep sense of nostalgia. I came…read morehere most recently for Cinderella from the World Ballet Series (Nov '23) and it was a great experience! This is the best stage in Merced and I absolutely love the castle-like designs in the auditorium. The ushers and concession folks are very helpful. Prices are also pretty fair for consumables ($7 for a jumbo popcorn, $4 for soda/water/candy, $7 for beer/wine). Come enjoy a show!

Very nice Theatre! There is lots of room, clean, and the sound is great in the theatre.read more

I've been coming down from Sacramento for shows here for a long time. I've seen some great…read moreshows.I've seen Marie Osmond, Johnny Mathis, Jay Leno, Bill Engvall, and others. I also saw the show "Jersey Boys" here. Every year they do a Broadway series of around five or six shows, and then they have other entertainers come in as well. It's definitely an asset to the community. It's a great venue. They have two theaters. The larger theater holds about 1200 people, all of the seats are good, they are comfortable, with a great sound system. I haven't been into the smaller theater, but that holds about 450 people. The theater is well kept, and all of the employees are friendly. Street parking is limited, but there is a big garage only about a block and a half away, and the best thing is, they only charge five bucks for parking. They don't check your tickets when you first walk into the building , because they have a ticket office and a will call desk in the lobby.. They check your tickets. Once you head into the theater. Prices are typical for what you would pay at other venues. Of course, it depends on how close you are sitting to the stage one thing. Be sure that you buy tickets from the official Gallo center webpage. Several ticket brokers. Make it look like they are the official page, but they are not, and you will pay a pretty penny more They have a decent concession area, with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks., the only thing is, if you want to take your drink into the theater, , and you don't have one, you have to buy one of their "souvenir cups" with a lid for an additional three bucks. Just keep it and you won't have to pay that again. The show I saw this time around, was "Mrs. Doubtfire, the musical." as strange as that sounds, it's a wonderful show. No, you are not getting Sally Field or Robin Williams, but the people who played the roles were absolutely fantastic. The kids were really cute too. I had seen the show on Broadway, and when I saw it was coming to Modesto, I just had to see it again. Just an overall great evening, well worth the drive down. Thank you

This is a beautiful and intimate theater. My sister, cousins, and I loved watching Dogstar perform…read morehere last April. Keanu Reeves is the bass guitarist and humbly performed without saying a word. Besides the over-eager fan yelling at Keanu to talk to her for a good thirty minutes straight, the crowd was actually tame. We talked to the guy sitting alone after the yelling fan left. He said he didn't know her, and we all shared a laugh. After that, back to an unusually quiet crowd. The staff was very friendly and personable. Parking is close, and the location feels safe.

We came here for a Valentine's dinner and dance. Cyndie and Benny, the owners, could not have been…read moremore welcoming. The salad a raspberry blue cheese spring mix salad was great. The smoked tri-tip was perfectly cooked. The smoked vegetables were incredible. The bread was amazing. We drove over 90 minutes to get here. We are planning on coming back for the next theater show and bringing the kids. It is a historic building in the process if being renovated. If you can appreciate the history and the work going into making it great again you are up for a special experience.

I'm so proud of this business. They are still serving our community in these COVID times. When they…read moreget to restart their live performances, go see a show! Local talent at its best. It's such a fun venue, especially the murder mystery meals. Keep supporting local businesses!