I can't express enough how much we love San Diego Circus Center!! My daughter has been coming for a…read morefew years and we have even brought friends to join as well! We started a few years back by taking their Summer Camp, we loved it, then we signed my daughter up for group classes and she developed such a passion she now takes private lessons and group classes!! Most of the staff is very caring and show how much love they have for what they do!! The owner is very nice and knows his stuff but one outstanding person here is Mara!! She is exceptional and makes you feel like family! Always has a smiling face and genuinely cares for the success of every kid there! My daughter loves all the staff but in particular loves taking private silk classes with Coach Joel Castro!! He is hands down amazing! At such a young age he shows a very high level of professionalism and is attentive every second of his lesson! He never takes his eyes off the student and provides great constant feedback but most importantly helps my daughter believe in herself and pushes her to grow with each class!! We couldn't be happier and HIGHLY recommend the San Diego Circus Center! Just stop by and see the amazing acrobats their seasoned students do, it's jaw dropping!!

Great classes offered here. Looking at the other students everyone has athletic form. I had…read moretechnical problems with signing up on the website on my phone, I was able to get a hold of a human Mara who walked me through it on the phone. Everyone here is super nice and welcoming. Looking forward to taking more classes here.

LOVED this place! The vibes, the music, the drinks... Everything was amazing. Came in on a…read moreWednesday, & saw Kenny Ard live. He was PHENOMENAL!! Loved the Cabaret environment it had contagious vibes, good drinks & great staff. I also got to see "Manifest Pussy", and I highly recommend to everyone. Shakina is very energetic, a great story teller & hilarious.

Highly recommend this place! This theater has had some great productions! Tickets are affordable!…read moreIt is in the Hillcrest area. San Diego is definitely a big fan of theater culture!

After living in San Diego for 10 years, it feels like we've done it all. So, when I wanted to gift…read morethe BF a unique Christmas present, it felt like there was nothing left to do. As if it was fate, I read an article by San Diego magazine that mentioned the Red Spade Theater. I had never heard of it before, but with an affordable ticket price, I thought why not? I pre-ordered the tickets online and we enjoyed the most magical evening with Sebastian! There is plenty of parking in the area and it's easy to access. The theater is so small and intimate. There were maybe 20 people in the audience with us and everyone had a chance to participate in the show. Now, I'm kind of a skeptic. I was trying to pay attention to all the different spots on the stage. When he'd tell us to look at the cards, I'd look at his hands or the table, but he wasn't giving anything away. After seeing Sebastian, I have to believe that magic is real. I swear things just disappeared right in front of my eyes. It was an incredible show. This is truly one of the best possible date nights in San Diego. This show was incredible and Sebastian is so talented. I'm in awe!

Last Friday night I took my hubby out for an evening to get an early start on his birthday. I had…read morebeen looking for something to do that was a bit unusual, and he has been very interested in magic recently. Well, it was definitely unusual. Our evening started at the small wine bar next door. It is a cute bar with friendly owners. There, we got a couple glasses of wine to start off the night, when the magician came in to start a few tricks at our table. He made his way around to all of the couples in the bar. We then brought our wine into the small theater. it looked like there was room for about 30 people, but our show had only 8 people. We filled the front row. The show was very crowd interactive, and I found myself on stage immediately. I realized that the magician had been interviewing people in the bar in order to be able to talk about them in the show. With an audience of 8, we were definitely able to participate quite a bit. It was mostly card and slight of hand. I appreciate how close up everything was, and thought he did a really good job. All in all, it was a fun show, and an interesting way to spend an evening. Perhaps I'll return after a while and enjoy the show again sometime. At $32, you can't beat the price. It made for a fun date night.

This review is for my Level 1 instructor, Erica…read more Our class lasted seven weeks (two hours a class) and had two shows in front of an audience. Erica was caring, encouraging, and funny. She should have instructed us more, though: Being specific about how to make our scenes better. Mostly, we did scene after scene without much specific feedback, so I'm not sure I progressed. I would have appreciated a mix of being supportive, but also offering helpful suggestions.

This is my comedy home! Great community and a lot of talent with heart. If you go on their website…read morethey offer a free intro class which is a great way to get out of your shell. Improv classes help with interpersonal skills, public speaking, confidence, and so much more. You take classes, get to leave the stresses of the world at the door, and PLAY! You will start to make friends and laugh more which can help extend your life too. If you want to see shows, Thursdays are fun because there is a cage match where you can vote for your favorite team and there is a jam later in the evening where you can get up on stage in a safe/welcoming environment. I'm there most Fridays for Deep Dish (the veteran team) or watching the hilarious short form group Spiked Punch which is Prom version of Who's Line. See you at shows or in class!

I had a wonderful evening at the National Comedy Theatre. This was my first improv show ever, but…read moreas a huge Who's Line is It Anyways fan, I knew I was in for a treat. The theatre is small and tucked away near a British pub. Parking is rough on the busy streets but we found a spot in the residential area nearby. We arrived close to the start of the show, so there was not a long wait to check in. The process was quick and they sell reasonably priced popcorn and drinks in the entryway. They do open seating in the very small, intimate theater. The show started promptly and the energy was so fun. The host was high energy and both teams gave it their all. Essentially, the two teams compete against each other with the voting being done by audience cheers. I'm glad to say that the team I was rooting for won! Throughout the show, they would often invite audience participation but they do not force it on anyone, and it is all very good natured. Time flew by and there was a 15 min intermission in the middle. The bathroom is outside the theater and there were staff member standing by to direct lost patrons. At the end of the show, the cast members stood by the exit to chat, and accept congratulations and high-fives as we left. I had a great first live comedy experience at the National Comedy Theatre, and I would love to attend more of their shows in the future!

This comedy club in Little Italy is great. Creative and engaging improv. Everyone is professional…read moreand funny. Lots of local talent. A really good time.

The GSDC Orchestra is a great community group. Concerts are relatively inexpensive and they play a…read morewide variety of music. It is a full symphony orchestra, and is conducted by Dr. Angela Yeung. There are between 5-8 concerts per year, usually in the fall and spring, and the group also plays for various music festivals around town. In March, the orchestra hosts a concerto competition for students through the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) and the winners perform their concerto with the full orchestra. This group is great for families with young kids as an introduction to classical music, the concerts are always fun and Dr. Yeung normally invites people up onto the stage to sit with the orchestra and see what it is like first hand.

The ladies (and gents) of Pink Boom Box are simply amazing! Not only are they stunningly creative,…read moreoutstandingly entertaining, charming and funny, but they are also amazing performers with amazing choreography and always surprising and unique routines. Each show has a theme, from traditional to very eclectic, depending on the season, but they never fail to amaze. It also doesn't hurt that they are just as much fun to drink with as they are easy to look at. These are the girls you only wish lived next door, putting on one hell of a stage show for you. Do not pass go, go see Pink Boom Box!

This review is long overdue & my hesitation in writing it has been the fear that I might not do…read moreRenata justice! Renata is a gifted teacher who has my trust & respect bc she is a master of her craft. She teaches authentic, real samba in all of its fullness & she also makes it fun! The fun has been key in my continued attendance of her classes for over two years, which is a record for me in my adult life for any fitness program. (She makes cardio fun :) I didn't really have any dance experience prior to coming & she makes samba approachable in her Monday Beginner class. There are many people who consistently go to her classes & they are a lovely group! If you're thinking about trying something new, then come & join the fun! She has connections & relationships to world-class samba instructors who come in to guest teach. She's even taught women to a pro level & taken them to participate in Carnival in Brazil!!!

What a beautiful group of dancers and musicians, entertainers extraordinary!!…read moreThey move and make you want to move, I've seen them at different events, can hire for Openings, special events, weddings, Birthdays!!, Happy moments you want remembered forever!! Fantastic energy and what a wonderful treat when they bring you up to dance with them!! I should know, I've had the honor!! You won't be disappointed by the excitement this wonderful musical dance troupe can bring!! Celebrate with Samba!!