Palomar Performing Arts

7.2 mi

3.5 stars - Over the weekend, we attended one of Park Hyatts Jazz in the Park Concert Series where…read morethey had Mindi Abair (July 6), Peter White (July 13), Hiroshima (July 20) in attendance; and this weekend, Euge Groove is scheduled. While we would've liked to see them all, the only date that worked for us was when Hiroshima was playing. My husband saw them perform in the 90's and was really excited to see them again. The cost for tickets were $75 per person and the venue is situated outdoors on the grounds of the Park Hyatt, Aviara. If you're familiar with this hotel, it's not on the main level, it's down below in the large grassy area near the tennis courts and along the golf course. It's a very intimate venue in very scenic surroundings. They have tables set up for those that want to wine and dine but they also have several rows of chairs set up near the stage for those there for the entertainment. While these jazz concerts have dated back to when this Park Hyatt was a Four Seasons property, this was our first time attending. We went with another couple and decided to make it a date night so we planned to have dinner and drinks. For dinner, it was $25 per person and cocktails were $10 each--or you could order a full bottle of wine and/or champagne at various prices. For food options, you can choose from 1 of the 3 different food stations featuring dishes from each of their restaurants at the hotel; Argyle Steakhouse, Vivace and the California Bistro. Menu selection was: Argyle Steakhouse --Mixed Grill of California Natural Brandt Farm Beef Top Sirloin, Garlic Chicken and Sausage served with Chimichurri, BBQ Sauce, Charred Tomato Salsa or Chipotle-Lime Aioli --Summer Corn and Tomato Salad --Root Beer Baked Beans --Double Fudge Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies Vivace --Wood Fire Oven Flat Bread with House Made Mozzarella, Pesto and Cherry Tomato Salad --Apricot and Raspberry Almond Cake, Panna Cotta Cream California Bistro --Smoked Chicken Lollipops with Cilantro Lime Sauce --Zucchini and Grilled Tinkerbell Pepper Salad --Peach and Macadamia Nut Tart With our group, we had a one of everything and first off, we were terribly disappointed with the serving size of the plates. For $25, it WAS NOT WORTH the money! I've been really good about portioning by protein to 3-4 oz when I cook at home but this was much smaller than that. They were very stingy with everything. I selected the dinner from Argyle and rather than going with the red meat and sausage, I requested an all chicken plate. I got 3 small slices of chicken a small scoop of the corn salad and an even smaller scoop of the beans. My friends who got the full meat and chicken combo, received 2 slices of the sirloin, 2 slices of chicken and 2 slices of the sausage. Clearly a lot more than my 3 small slices of the end of a chicken breast so while still small, inconsistent to what I received (3 small slices of chicken). As far as the entertainment, I would give Hiroshima a solid 4 stars. They were great and their guest vocalist Terry Steele was an amazing surprise. I'm a Luther Vandross fan and he brought a little Luther back to life with his powerful, soaring voice. Combined with Hiroshima's jazz fusion, it worked wonderfully. We thoroughly enjoyed the show. I would definitely come back to future shows at the Aviara Jazz in the Park but would not recommend paying $25 for the dinner option. We all ended up going out for a FULL dinner after the show. That's how hungry each of us were a mere 2 hrs after we ate here.

Terry Steele mingling with the audience.

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Marcus Shaw

10.8 mi

B.I.G. Is the BEST band! These musicians are STELLAR!…read moreTheir stage presentation/energy are TOP NOTCH. They know how to read the audience and deliver exactly what they want! Every performance is an experience. They are fun, Uber talented, professional and, literally, the best of best. This band needs to be signed!!!!

From the owner: 2000.00 minimum required for booking! We, are a very High Energy need to hire/see Band…read more Performing all your favorite R&B and Funk covers.

The Guys

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Celeste Barbier

We recently held a lovely outdoor celebration of life for our daughter at El Camino Memorial Park…read morein Sorrento Valley. Celeste was exceptional as celebrant, serving as both officiant and soloist for the event. She guided us through the planning process with compassion and took great care to understand who our daughter was through conversations with and written comments of family members. Together we chose several songs for Celeste to sing as guests arrived and others she would sing during the celebration of life. An ordained minister, she facilitated the service with thoughtful and consoling words and spiritual reflections appropriate to our situation. Our choice was to have several family members speak, with three songs interspersed through the program. Celeste eased these transitions seamlessly and her singing is simply luminous. My husband and I are grateful for the extraordinary care, sympathy, and peace that Celese provided to honor our daughter's life in such a beautiful way.

Celestial elevated my Mother's Memorial Service in a way no one else could have. She officiated as…read morewell as performed. She was so and compassionate. Her song choices were on point. I really couldn't have imagined getting through that day without her. I would definitely recommend Celeste to anyone who is looking for end of life services.

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Singing at the Annual Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Gala. Casino theme.

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Private Surprise Engagement on The SD Suspension Bridge

The Sophisticados

(12 reviews)

23.1 mi

We hired the Sophisticados for our December wedding. I have seen them live before and instantly…read moreknew that I would want them at my wedding (even when I was still single ;-)). Ted and Fernando played during our cocktail hour at the reception. They were very responsive in communication, even during the holiday season, and punctual on the day of. It was fun getting a text message from them when they were all set up, a great way of letting us know that all is good and we have so much to look forward to. Ted and Fernando's music perfectly complemented the reception setting at the Crossings. We went for an elegant, classic theme with some European flair. There is just nothing like a soulful acoustic music, a glass of fine champagne and a dramatic winter sunset! Thanks for the magic, Fernando and Ted

We planned a destination wedding to San Diego from Wisconsin and found The Sophisticados online…read more I'd worked with Ted directly from the start-from consideration through post-event. I can't say enough about how incredibly helpful, communicative and professional he was from the start. He was not only articulate and the services they offered but also showed more interest in us and our event than any of the others to ensure he'd offer exactly what we were looking for. He offered incredible insight on points we never considered to ensure we had the equipment and timeline that made the most sense and proactively worked with our venue and planner to coordinate the details so we didn't have to. He consistently exceeded our expectations in his communication and response times. The quality of their music was exceptional. We heard countless compliments from our guests about how much they enjoyed the music but also how fun the guys were to interact with. They're both very fun and down to earth while staying extremely professional. They each pitched in a few times throughout the night to help out and ensure everything went well-two really great guys who also happen to be outstanding musicians. Thank you so much for helping to make our event so special!

The Sophisticados at the Crossings, December 2014

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Live Acoustic Latin Jazz and Popular Music Duo in San Diego for restaurants, bars, weddings, parties & events.

TGIF Jazz in the Park

The City of Carlsbad hosts Jazz in the Park every Friday night in the summer. The event rotates…read morebetween 3 different parks with 12 different bands throughout the season. This weekend we attended the event for the first time this year with another couple and it was at a park/baseball field. A stage was put across home plate and the pitcher's mound and people sit in the outfield. It was amazing to see how many people attend this event. We felt as though, ah ha, this is where everyone has been hanging out at. We got a prime spot in center field for our camping chairs and table. Since the event started at 6:00pm, we didn't have much time to pack a picnic after work and therefore grabbed takeout from a local Thai restaurant, The King and I. We got the Shrimp Rolls (surprisingly tasty), Chicken Pangang Curry (#3 was the max spicy level, for me!), Hot Basil Chicken (group favorite), Beef Pad Thai Noodles (nice complimentary entree) and for dessert Mango with Sweet Rice (highly recommend). Since there is a ban on alcohol at our beaches, this is a nice alternative for an outdoor place to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. We were able to find easy parking in the local neighborhood and had a short walk to the park. There also was not much traffic on our way out, making it a nice, quick and easy summer evening outing. The event ends at 8:00pm and is a perfect venue to take the kids to, as they are able to run around, while the parents are able to enjoy the evening with family and friends as well.

The Cow Shed Bar & Grill

Went in for a beer since they have changed ownership....Becka was tending bar. What a great person…read moreand very welcoming! A real Gem. Ordered a burger- which she went back and grilled to order. Delicious! Made to your order.. Thanks for the nice afternoon! Will definitely be going back.

I recently visited The Cow Shed and had such an incredible time! The vibe here is so fun--it's the…read moreperfect spot to hang out. A huge shoutout to the bartender and the barback; they were absolutely hilarious and provided such amazing service, which really made the night. I also ordered an espresso martini, and it was so good--definitely one of the best I've had. I had such a blast that I honestly can't wait to go back again soon, and I'm already planning to bring a bigger group of friends with me next time!

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Nathan James & The Rhythm Scratchers

7.6 mi

This is one awesome band. They play everything: New Orleans, Rockabilly, Blues, Jazz.....no wonder…read morethey've played all over Europe, the Caribbean, etc. and the washboard guitar is the bomb!! Add the bass and harmonica and they are the BEST!!!!

Aztec Brewery

Awesome atmosphere. Amazing music - Warm owners - Great beer! Check it out - you won't be…read moredisappointed. A hidden treasure in Vista.

My visit here was for a private memorial event for a former employee of mine. I was impressed with…read morethe function space, bar service, and Aztec brews. Finding this location was somewhat difficult, but that won't deter me from returning for another visit under happier circumstances.

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Plena Vista Music

4.9

(23 reviews)

55.6 mi

During our wedding planning, we found Plena Vista on Yelp and they had good reviews. We found out…read morethat they were performing at Fantasy Springs casino and we took a drive to see and hear them play. The casino event was outdoors, and they had the crowd dancing away. We decided to hire them for a wedding on November 28, 2022 and it was one of the best decisions. At our wedding they were amazing and very professional. My entire family danced and enjoyed the music. We would like to thank them for being a part of our special day. We look forward to booking them again for another family celebration. Thank you again Rebecca and Freddy U. (your baby boy).

John and Anthony are very talented musicians! I wanted to plan a backyard holiday party with the…read moreright music and so thankful I found them through here! I kept searching and searching and they were exactly what I was looking for. Very easy to communicate and punctual! Their vibe, their style, the music, the talent and their friendliness. It all worked out and they were a huge hit at the party! Had everyone dancing all night. They were very open to song requests as well as I do love me some good Latin and Jazz. All in all everybody kept talking about the music after. Thank you both!

Our Saxophonist playing for guests for cocktail hour

Smooth Jazz Sax player bringing the vibes

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Our trumpet player entertaining guests during dinner

Totally 80’s Band

(4 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great band. One of the best IMO. I try to go whenever they are playing locally. I have to add more…read moreto this review so it will be posted.

Quite possibly my favorite 80's band yet!! whether youre a chair dancer or like to hit the dance…read morefloor, this band will have you rockin to the 80's!

Totally 80's Band at The Belly Up

Totally 80's Band

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Totally 80's Band at Fiesta Del Sol

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas - Paseo Real

This is probably one of my favorite theaters to go to in North County. There are tons of parking…read morearound so you don't have to worry about that. This theater is truly luxury where you can order your food and drink right at your seat and they do have actual meals (such as burgers, etc.). They also do have alcohol and cocktails. The seating here is unique where it's two sweaters (great for couples). than the typical long row seating. The chairs are comfy and feels quite intimate to be honest. I would say the only downside is that you know the movie is ending when the servers come to drop off your check so it can be a bit distracting from that. But overall, it's a great movie theater where you can eat and watch with your loved ones!

I've been coming to Cinepolis La Costa since they first opened and have always loved this theater…read more I hadn't been in a while, though, so I was excited to go back last night with a group of friends. The location is great, with a large parking lot that's easy to get in and out of. I still love the lobby and overall atmosphere. It feels a lot more upscale than your average movie theater, and everything seemed clean and well maintained. The biggest disappointment was the service. We ordered a popcorn refill and additional drinks during the movie and ended up waiting about 30 to 40 minutes for them to arrive. I also never received a receipt at the end and had to stop by customer service afterward. I also have to mention how much I miss the Greek bowl they used to serve. It had gyro meat and was hands down my favorite thing on the menu. I would love to see it make a comeback. I'll definitely be back because I still enjoy the theater overall, but I do feel like the experience isn't quite as good as it used to be.

Thursday 10$ House Margarita

Lobby

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Cinema Under the Stars

4.7

(229 reviews)

27.7 mi

I went to Cinema Under the Stars a few weeks ago when they were showing Pulp Fiction, and overall…read moreit was a really fun experience. It's a pretty cool concept and a nice change from a traditional movie theater. One thing that surprised me was that it was actually a little more covered than I expected. Based on the name, I thought it would be more open air and exposed to the elements, but the setup was cozier and more sheltered than I anticipated. They have a selection of snacks and beverages available, which was nice, although I do wish they were able to sell alcohol. A beer or glass of wine would have been a great addition to the experience. Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable night out. The atmosphere was great, the movie selection was fun, and I'd definitely go back for another showing.

Wholesome, and independently run. San Diego needs more places like this wonderful theatre. Support…read morelocal theaters!!

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Some Like It Hot

Smith's Ranch Drive-In

4.7

(96 reviews)

95.6 mi

First time here it's a nice vibe! Staff very friendly! Will definitely come again!!!!read more

Smith's Ranch Drive In brought back so many memories! We were visiting Joshua Tree and found this…read morelittle gem. Everyone there was amazing and we had a wonderful evening under the stars.

Cash only in the entrance

3rd car here

Sno cones

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San Marcos Civic Center Screen

4.0

(3 reviews)

1.4 mi

The keywords: FREE, FAMILY, ENTERTAINMENT…read more With the feel of an old drive-in (sans the automobiles) you can watch a variety of movies, shorts, cartoons, and video content outdoors with a big fire pit, a large area of grass, and space to bring a folding chair. There are lots of places to grab a bite or drink -- coffee, smoothies, yogurt, mexican food, argentine food, subs, sushi and pizza (you can actually watch the show while eating pizza on their patio). They show feature movies on the weekend and during the week old tv shows, cartoons, and seasonal stuff. It runs from sundown until around 10 or 11pm every day of the year. It can be a little hard to find, but if you can locate LA Fitness or Old Spaghetti Factory, you're getting warmer. It's nestled between Pizza Nova and Ryan Bros Coffee. Lots of free parking. They've also hosted the annual San Marcos Student Film Festival 2 years running, which is usually in June, and again free to the public. The only reason for the lack of 5 stars is that it is COLD in the winter, and WET when its rainy ...not that there's a real solution to that, other than a blanket and an umbrella.... Expect kids running around, outdoor noise from cars and conversation, but its all part of the fun. Did I mention its all FREE?

Basically a bigass white wall on the back of the LA fitness in San Marcos, where they show cartoons…read moreand old short films (Charlie Chaplin) on weekdays and Theatrical Films on Friday and Saturdays. (The Friday movies tend to be older/more obscure). It's right in the middle of a bunch of restaurants and there's a fire pit if you get cold. Though not "pristine" movie viewing conditions, it's free and its outdoors and did I mention it's Free?. A rad way to spend a few hours some Saturday night taking in a flick. Bring your own blanket (and chair if you've got one, seating can be limited) and re-live the golden age of drive ins, that you probably weren't alive for in the first place.

The crowd watching the San Marcos Student Film Festival Jun 2010.

Old Cartoons

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Palomar Performing Arts - theater - Updated July 2026

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