The Jackson theater at Ohlone's Smith center is a well-loved community location and it has…read moresalvaged organ parts inside! I hope I can hear it some day. I just went to see Heathers the musical there and it was amazing. Go see it showing in the next couple weeks!

The Gary Soren Smith for Performing Arts is a great venue and houses the G. Craig Jackson Theatre,…read morealong with the NUMMI Theatre and a smaller theatres. Housing the Louie Meager Art Gallery, Theatre and Dance Studios, TV, KOHL Radio and Broadcast Studio. The outdoor amplitheatre is a wonderful theatre with a great view of the Bay and sunset. The Staff are pro's and always friendly, courteous and helpful. Having been a performer (classical and pit musician) and performing at the Smith Center for years, I can appreciate the dedication and efforts of the Staff first hand. As a patron of the arts, I highly recommend the venue for your upcoming events.

What an amazing place for the children to learn, be creative, gain confidence and have fun. The…read moreperformances the students put out is very good. My son did a couple of camps and enjoyed it. He played various roles as well as learn behind the scene backstage work. Come see a show!

A place where talent is identified and given center stage. NOT a place where kids are "coached" to…read moresing, dance and act. I have enrolled my child a couple of times. And he was NOT "taught" anything. He's a naturally good singer, so he sang well. They did NOT provide any voice training. I was hoping they would coach him on movement and dance basics but they did NOT. In summer camp, kids with smaller parts just sit around, there is no coaching to fill their time. They just "play games". In short, it's a lot like everything else. They provide a platform. If the child is naturally talented, motivated and lands a good part it's great. For the rest, it's an activity to check off.

My partner and I took the beginner sampler class and I loved it! Our instructor Sean was very…read morecompetent and created a very warm and welcoming space to learn and have fun. We went through a series of exercises that built on each very well and along every step of the way, there was a new lesson on the art of improv. I was having so much fun, the two hours of class quickly flew by! We also went to their Laugh Track City show later that night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The cast was super creative and engaging with the audience. I was entertained with every performance and haven't laughed so much and so hard at a comedy show!

Wow, wow, wow what a show! This was a special one since it featured the 3 founding members Bobby,…read moreSean, and Ben. They are all very different so makes the show so entertaining. These guys go on stage 'without a parachute' and the situations they create along with comedic intelligence keeps you engaged in laughter and 'did he actually say that'? The show is so inexpensive that you JUST GOTTA GO. Such a great night out even for retired people. Don't forget there are classes for children adults, and the would be great for a corporate off-site. The classes really help you be more flexible and comfortable with new and different situations. Show this theatre some love and go to the next show.

I enjoyed my time working with Ayumi the past 2.5 years. Ayumi is extremely talented and has helped…read moreme improve with voice lessons. Marina and Fabio are extremely responsive and supportive as well. I appreciate the consistency, professionalism and responsiveness of all staff at Better Music.

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised how effective voice lessons online could be! This music school has…read moreskilled instructors who work hard to figure out what singers need and create a program to help them achieve their vocal goals. Becca made voice lessons, fun and informative. She is that rare combination of very knowledgeable and very funny.

My girls started "dancing" at 4, and before finding LPA, we definitely did our fair share of studio…read morehopping trying to find the right fit. LPA was studio #3, and three years later, we comfortably call this place home. Both of my girls are naturally super shy, but the moment they step on stage, something changes. Watching the confidence they've built here has been one of the most rewarding parts of our journey. What really makes LPA special is the community. The kids build real friendships, the parent community is warm and supportive, and there are so many leadership opportunities for dancers of all ages. My girls have also developed such a genuine love for Chinese traditional dance. And while there are plenty of Chinese dance studios in the Bay Area, Lisa's choreography just hits different.

My daughter started dancing at Lisa Performing Arts when she was 5, and five years later what…read morestarted as a hobby has become a true passion for her. The teachers are dedicated, supportive, and attentive to each student's technique and growth. My daughter is always excited to go to class and motivated to improve. She has also been on the competition team for the past four years, which has helped her develop teamwork, discipline, leadership and perseverance. Even more meaningful are the friendships she has built along the way. LPA is truly a wonderful community where both kids and parents grow together. We are grateful to be part of the LPA family!

The recent (Friday, October 19th) concert at the San Jose Museum of Art, "Zero Hour... The World of…read moreAstor Piazzolla" was phenomenal. The spirit and the music of Tango and Argentina was in the air as the audience swayed to the music and the dance of this wonderful, rich culture. Bravo to the musicians, the dancers (and the caterer). Bravo to the producers of this exciting new musical concert series.

Classy experience! I wanted to take a date to something other than the typical dinner and a movie…read moreand found this through word of mouth. This worked out very well.

My two boys (8 & 11) had so much fun with their classes. They took Creative Writing and Theatre and…read moreLeadership. They definitely discovered the different sides of themselves. In Creative Writing, I was surprised to see my older son showing interest in writing. Teacher Ish was able to help him develop his story further and even to the point of publishing as a book later on. That inspired him to want to keep writing and develop more stories. The theater class was so fun. The kids were able to experience all the aspects of theater performance. From remembering lines, character interaction, voice projection, performing in front of a large audience and much more. Teacher Ish had good control of the class. Her advice on how to carry themselves for the play will benefit their character development well into adulthood. There was an assistant, Mitchell, who was very helpful, and plays the guitar. One thing that was challenging was to try to go to all the classes/rehearsals. But it worked out at the end and the show was funny and engaging. I strongly recommend this class. Kids will learn so much and have fun at the same time!!!

This was our first experience with an acting class. Come to find out, it turned out to be so much…read moremore! My 8 year old has some attention & impulse control difficulties so, I was hesitant to sign him up. The group was small & Ms. Ish was wonderful. She really took the time to get to know my son & connect with him. It was wonderful to see his progress & culmination of the leadership & communication skills he acquired throughout the 10-week program. Each class started with some games to build camaraderie & trust between the children. I am looking forward to future classes with Ms. Ish as we found the outcome to be something we were all so proud of!

Mira is a fantastic teacher for kathak. I have few friends…read moreI have recommended abs all were satisfied.

My kids were learning from Karan and now Jay for over a year now they have improved a lot.. I love…read moreKaran's passion for dance and that reflects in his choreography.. I would give more than 5 stars for these guys..

Beautiful music! They are absolutely fantastic musicians. Seniors need to hear more of their lovely…read moremusic.

This is now known as BAY PHILHARMONIC and new performance venue is Chabot College in HAYWARD! We…read moreare honored and proud they have moved to Hayward and elevate the arts throughout the Bay area. The Broadway Tribute Proformance at their premier opening at Chabot was nothing less than 5 Stars with numerous standing ovations to a near sell out crowd of over 1200 attendees! Tickets cost about 1/2 of what you pay to see this quality of performance in major cities and the staff are warm & welcoming to all. They also provide student discounts. BRAVO to Bay Philharmonic to bringing 5 STAR performances to Hayward!!!! Go to their web site www.bayphil.org and check out future performances.

We saw "42nd Street" here. The play itself doesn't age well in the "Me too" era, but there was some…read moreserious tap dancing talent in this small community theater! The theater itself is comfy and intimate with good acoustics. I'd not hesitate to see another show here! Also, I highly recommend Vinum Bar at the mall nearby for pre-show noshes and drinks.

Great summer classes for kiddos wanting to actually have a part and be in a production for all a…read morelevels!