Seizing the opportunity to enjoy my first Jazz performance of the new year, I jumped to the chance…read moreto visit the Merc in Old Town Temecula, California, to enjoy another wonderful Jazz night hosted by Sherry Williams. And she delivers when it comes to showcasing extraordinary talent at a fraction of the cost, making for a memorable experience. The Merc pays weekly tribute to the Jazz art form on Thursday evenings. This small, quaint venue has comfortable seating and a refreshment stand providing wine, soft beverages, and snacks. This Thursday, "Jazz At The Merc" hosted the Louis Van Taylor Quartet, comprised of acoustic piano, upright bass, drums, and Mr. Van Taylor on tenor and soprano saxophone. The performance was perfect! Contemporary, modern Jazz with heart, soul, and talent! Highly recommend.

THE MEMORIES! I've had several fun adventures here at The Merc! It's such an endearing little venue…read morethat is a significant part of Old Town Temecula history and the city's history itself. The classic mercantile store has been converted into a music/performing arts venue for local and smaller-scale traveling talent. The staff are super nice and they keep the place in wonderful shape! There's a little art gallery when you enter that has a piece of the venue's history on the walls. The box office to both the Merc and Temecula Community Theater can be found here. I've had the pleasure of visiting the speakeasy performances and a couple plays and I LOVED them! Shoutout to the Dracula production last fall, it was so much fun! The Merc has table and high-table seating. I think the seats could be a bit more comfortable and there should be a bit more spacing. However, it's understandable as this is a smaller venue. The back of The Merc has restrooms and a Snack Shop where you can buy wine, candy, etc. during intermission. The Merc is in the heart of Old Town Temecula so there's a plentiful amount of restaurants and bars you can visit before or after an event. Note: The Merc has weekly Jazz and Country events!

Mosh for Youth is one of my favorite music fests around. You get to see tons of great bands and…read moreprofits go towards scholarships for less fortunate students. This year we got the usual great lineup but instead of the DIY style show in a parking lot, Professor Vic moved it to the Cathedral. Located right off Garey, The Cathedral is tough to miss. There's plenty of street parking on Center St and there's also a small parking lot across the street. This used to be a YMCA but it looks like an old church with dark wood flooring, high ceilings and stained glass windows. A very cool venue. How did it sound? Loud. Extremely loud. They also had a huge video board which gave each band a little extra hot sauce. There were a couple of bars in the back and you could also order food. It's air conditioned in there but between the heat (100+ outside at the time) and the amount of bodies inside, it was at least bearable. Mosh for Youth was great as always and while I loved the DIY ethos in the past this felt like a leap forward. The sound, look and venue made this feel big time. I hope future MFY shows take place here...until they maybe outgrow this place too, which would mean more scholarships for the kids. Highly recommended!

Great spot for a concert. I've seen the Red Pears, E Arenas, The Silvertones, Tropa Magica, and…read moremore here. They also host quinces, weddings, proms, and other special events. I love the stain glass windows and the historic building. Lots of free parking.

They have an event on the last weekend of every month. This was our first visit and it was great…read more It's a small local winery in the canyon with a beautiful mountain like setting. There's lots of parking and it's easy to find. We did a quick wine tasting and decided on Sauvignon Blanc bottle to drink while there. It was a hot day so it was nice to have a cold wine. They were very friendly and patient as we asked questions. We walked around and visited the various booths. We got some great pastries for later since we had a late lunch already schedule. We will be back to try all the food options.

Spent the afternoon enjoying the beautiful weather while tasting a great lineup of wines, brews,…read moreand spirits for their OC Wine and Spirit Fest event. Nice casual outdoor space for events.

X rocked it. Stripped down joint, no frills, time for music! Good vibe inside and out.read more

An amazing venue to catch some fantastic groovy music! Affordable adult beverages and snacks to…read moreboot. A wonderful spot!

Friendly atmosphere and staff inside or outside nearly 100 years old taco Tuesday very popular as…read moreis spaghetti on Wednesday Frequent entertainment good food full bar clean rest rooms plenty of parking

NEVER EVER putting another penny in that Song machine!! My Song kept getting pushed back and forth…read more2 hours we didn't hear my song. The cook is Amazing, I have been having those grilled cheese sandwiches and amazing fries for 30 years. Never a bad fry!!! Tip him well I want my dollar back for the song I never heard. Take that rip off song machine down.

I'm going to buck the 4.8 star average rating. The trouble with fawning Yelp reviews is they…read morecreate an expectation most places have a hard time living up to. This place is one of them in my opinion. One thing going for Jojo's is it hosts some good acts, and live music is pretty scarce in Tustin. We went to see Pretzel Logic, a really terrific Steely Dan tribute band that never disappoints. The views of the stage are good even when seated in the back of the room. The lighting and sound are good, too. However, the food was just so so, Jojo. * The calamari appetizer was generously portioned, but we've had a lot better elsewhere. * The Ribeye steak I ordered was the fattiest piece of meat I've ever been served. I left half of it uneaten. I'm surprised the cook who prepared it had the gall to plate it. The menu is an abbreviated version of the full menu of 17th Street grill. So why not a two star rating? The service was very good in a challenging environment. Cheers!

Great place!! Saw The Who Experience and they were amazing…read more 17th Grill and JoJo's Hideaway is a great place to catch up with friends and have great food, great service and a GREAT TIME!!

We choose this hidden Gem venue to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. This venue is a real…read morebeauty. We just want to give a shout out to Sharon and Jennifer for being so easy to work with, friendly and professional . Such a great pleasure to work with Sharon . We're very happy how the party turned out so beautifully . I totally recommend this place for your next event !!!

My husband and I booked this venue for our 40th wedding anniversary. Both Collin and Sharon worked…read morewith me, my husband and my party planner every step of the way! They accommodated all of our requests and their response time was immediate! The existing decor was perfect for our 1920s murder mystery themed party! Everything went smoothly on the day of! I highly recommend this venue! It's beautiful, spacious and conveniently located!

Wow, what a cool venue! Kinda has an old school club vibe in an intimate setting. Dark yet well lit…read morewith strategic lighting and of course, (Sammy) Red featuring prominently. Opened on time, with quick security screening. There was a merch section and restrooms (spotless) located in the lobby. We had general seating tickets, so we had the freedom to choose where we sat. And what choices there were! The seating is varied and allows for comfortable seating for everyone. Whether you're in a large group, want a cozy high top for two, a counter seat to chat bar style with others, or want up close and personal floor access, there's a spot for you. There's even balcony seating! The sound system was clear and well balanced. My friend mentioned he would've liked it a little louder. Indeed, it was a "comfortable" volume. Our waitress was quick and friendly. She was fair, in that she told us up front they charge for water (I think it was 6 bucks). She said sometimes customers get upset about that. Our drinks were good and the price was about what we'd expect at a venue. We didn't order food, but the plates traveling by us had appealing presentation and smelled delicious! My first time here, but I'll certainly jump at the chance to come back!

Do not pass up anything here! The venue is amazing! Staff was friendly, service rocked! We saw…read moreKylie Morgan and got to meet her after the show, the venue has zero bad seating, don't be fooled by the location, we will come back for future shows

Went last year there, in May was a band small place but everyone was great including staff. Coming…read moreat end of My and definitely want to go again.

The jury is still out, will adjust for fire and update review. A business…read moreowner/entrepreneur/corporate executive not willing to make a negative review without consulting with management/ownership. Disclaimer: Overall better than average experience. Probably not deserving of a 3 star. But can and will adjust fire for effect depending on management/ownership engagement.