Off the beaten path, well worth searching out! The theater group is great and they have a large…read moreselection of performances. If you haven't gone we recommend it. If you are in the area, you can also get a low-cost season pass. In return for supporting the theater they will reserve a great seat for you! We really enjoyed the "City of Angels" production with loads of twists and turns in the plot.

True a hidden little gem of a small community theater hidden up in the hills of Pacifica, CA that…read morenot many people would know about. In looking at current, future and past seasons they put on popular shows that most people have heard of like Midsummer Dream and My Fair Lady. I happened to see Gypsy. It's a tiny theater that is first come, first served. The sign at entrance says capacity is 100 people. Every seat is good view of the stage in front. Small orchestra section of 3 people on stage right at least for this production. Nice to support local actors. . My first time here on the sold out closing night of the show. I enjoyed the show. Parking is limited on the upper lot where the theater is, so get there early. Then second lot on bottom with stairs leading up to the theater. Finally street parking below by entrance. Well seeing a show here, is less crowded and more relaxed than a bigger city like San Jose and San Francisco where you have to fight with big crowds and hunt for parking spaces.

Some of the best live music on the west coast. Great intimate seating, free parking. Beer and wine,…read moreit can't be beat for Saturday evening entertainment. This is the best kept secret in San Mateo County for great music of all kinds.

Pacifica Performances at the Mildred Owen Concert Hall in Pacifica is a hidden gem of a musical…read morevenue. It is an intimate (but not too small) concert hall that features fantastic, diverse world-class performances. Maybe I shouldn't let the secret out, maybe us locals should keep it for ourselves but it is difficult to keep a wonderful thing to yourself, especially when it comes to music. Pacifica Performances has artists who play classical, bluegrass, jazz, blues, world, Celtic, etc. The facility is unusual - it's in an old school multipurpose room but the acoustics are very good. The atmosphere is low-key and casual and when the show starts, you are happily wrapped in the music. Check out the schedule at: www.pacificaperformances.org

Spindrift is Great! Our daughters have been there for 9 years!…read moreThey love it all. They have taken many classes including Acting, Dancing, Guitar, Piano and Singing. They have performed every year in various shows which continually challenge them and make them feel accomplished. They have met many friends there. The organization is run very well and all of the instructors are Top Notch! The experiences our girls have gotten from Spindrift are priceless!

We love Spindrift! All three of my girls have been enrolled in dance classes here at some point…read more Everything From preschool ballet to joining the Spindrift Dance company. Guitar and piano lessons to attending productions at the community theater. It has and continues to be a great experience. Pacifica is very lucky to have this gem in our community.

Both of my kids have found a safe, fun, and invigorating place to dance. The instruction is…read morepersonal and kind and challenging. I love that they work with all types of dancers. The shows are really enjoyable. This is my kids' ballet home -- for us it's definitely worth the drive from San Francisco!

The classes taught by Nina and Greg at CBC are fantastic. First, they are both highly trained…read moredancers but they are both able to teach and explain in a positive and fun way. My kiddos got a lot out of their classes and had a ton of fun as well. Their company dancers are amazing to watch! The adult ballet classes is a highlight of my week. It's wonderful for all ages. The floors are marley (no splinters) and the school has just had new paint and decor. I couldn't recommend this school more highly!

Auntie Des is a kindhearted teacher. She creates a supportive, fun environment for the students…read more Sometimes she'll host potlucks for everyone to connect with each other.

Auntie Des and Hokulani are some of my favorite teachers I've ever had! They are so sweet,…read moreencouraging, and welcoming. The community are so sweet and couldn't imagine being in the Bay Area without them.

International Glam Institute is always so honored to provide complete makeup and hair design…read moreservices for the Bingbing Performing Club. Founder: Shelly Lee Dance Team: Shelley Lee, Kaiyi Du, Joanna Jia, Esther Liu, Sharon Lou, June Wong, Jing Lu, Helen Lu, Diana Zhang 9.19,2026 - 6.00PM San Mateo Performing Arts Center 600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94401 The place is amazing for your events, all the staff is so helpful and the place is so clean and organized. Michelle Prior and I, Ethel Reddy, are the co-owner of International Glam Institute. Together with our talented team of professional artist, we are proud to support all beauty and styling service needs for performers, photoshoots, bridal and special occasions. We are grateful for the opportunity to help bring each performance to life through creativity, beauty and excellence. This is the place you must book your events.

Last year in 2025 we saw the Nutcracker. Such a sweet and well put on performance. Prices are much…read moremore affordable compared to the SF ballet. These are students...I think? I loved the different ages and talent. Parking is a bit of a headache. There isn't near enough for what this building can hold. Please give yourself enough time in case there isn't any parking stalls left. There are plenty of bathrooms, but during intermission, they have ropes set up for the huge line that forms. Snacks are sold, however can't be consumed inside the theater. Go figure? You can only eat outside in the lobby area. In the lobby is a table of Nutcracker/Christmas items you can purchase. I wish that there was a live orchestra, but this was my first time going and I don't understand much about this group. It was a recording that they danced to. I do recommend anyone to see this performance and let us know what you think?

Thumbs up for "Noises Off" at the Coastal Repertory Theater in Half Moon Bay! This local play was…read moredirected by Debi Durst. "Noises Off" is a British farce, written in 1982 by Englishman Michael Frayn. It's about a play within a play! I liked it a lot and plan to search for the book. The play is complex, mischievous, fun, and with just a few incredible talented actors and two simple scenes over three acts. I totally enjoyed the play and I laughed so hard -- even the door slamming didn't bother me. The play was conveniently playing at my local theater! It's been a while since I have returned a theater, but I got inspired to attend. I'm glad because it would be unfortunate to miss this creative production. I highly recommended this play for everyone. Young or old. You will appreciate "Noises Off" and have a blast for sure! Live theater is awesome!

We very much enjoyed the play "ELF" at a 2:00 pm Saturday matinee. The show was great, the cast was…read moreexcellent and the stage and props well-done. Everyone was engaging. The refreshments and cocktails were very good and reasonably priced. Well done Coastal Rep!

Magic Jeanne!! I have had the wonderful opportunity of seeing Magic Jeanne not only perform on the…read morebig stage but also at a Senior Center. She is an amazing entertainer and so in tune with the audience as well as everything going on around her. NOW! add MAGIC on top of all that! Magic Jeanne is truly engaging and I can't wait to see her again! Magic Jeanne is rare treat and one to not be missed!

Magic Jeanne is an accomplished and versatile magician and will make your party or event memorable!…read more Her unique style and humour is breath of fresh air in entertainment. She has the feminine touch to the wonderful art of magic. She is also an experienced and respected teacher of magic for children, my kids loved her!

We absolutely love WSPA! My daughter has been with WSPA since she was 5 years old and has been…read moredoing both ballet and hip hop. She has Mrs. Reina for ballet and Ms. Mel for hip hop. They are both amazing teachers. My son also started this year and has been enjoying hip hop so much! We recommend WSPA to any family looking for a place for their kids to learn dance.

We absolutely love WSPA Dance Studio! My oldest daughter has been taking hip hop classes here since…read moreshe was 5 years old, and she has loved every minute of it. Not only has her dance skills improved tremendously, she has become so more confident and comfortable expressing herself. Dancing has really helped her come out of her shell. My youngest daughter has also been taking hip hop here for the past 2 years. Once in a while I would ask them if they would like to pause dancing and take on a different activity. It's a big NO from both of them. It makes me so happy seeing both my girls enjoying something they truly love My girls have had Ms. Mel for their instructor over the years, and she is absolutely amazing! All the choreography is top notch, and she is so good with the kids.

Teressa did a great job for my 4-year-old daughter's birthday party. We had to reschedule due to…read morerain, and she was able to make it work. The kids loved the snakes, the tortoises eating, and the lizards. Even the adults were entertained! Her pricing is very good as well. The birthday girl got to be a helper and have first touch/hold of all the reptiles. At the end, she was also given a small scroll and some snake skin shed as a souvenir. She does shows all over. We are located in Contra Costa County, but she had a show in Sacramento booked right after. Thank you, Teressa!

Teressa and her crew put on the most amazing show for our 7 year old's birthday party! He had the…read moretime of his life. It was so lovely to see him so relaxed and happy with the beautiful reptiles. All the kids had an absolute blast too, parents were telling me how much they enjoyed the show and appreciated the care Teressa took sharing her beautiful animals. The birthday boy got special attention, seated on stage, and then all the kids could gently pet the animals. Seeing the awe on their faces was so precious. We have had many birthday shows, and this one was hands down the absolute best! Younger and older kids alike had fun, can't recommend highly enough! Thank you, a thousand times! You made his birthday