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.

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?

This facility is top notch! We had a dance recital here after being in other venues, and wow! The…read more stage was large and equipped with all the bells and whistles, lighting was great, audience seating was wonderful from all the vantage points and spacious and comfortable, and the backstage areas for the performers were ample downstairs. Having more bathrooms backstage would have been helpful.

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!

Consider seeing "Pajama Game" at the Coastal Repertory through August 17. The cast is pretty…read moretalented, especially Katie Francis (as Babe), whose rendition of "There Once was a Man" was outstanding..what a set of pipes that girl has!, and Alfredo Mendoza (as Vernon Hines) who provides great comic relief.

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!

My kids have been here for ten years now, and both of them are thriving. My older daughter has been…read moreinvited/offered scholarships to different summer dance programs and her technique stands out wherever she goes, all thanks to the quality ballet training and competition opportunities she receives at WSPA. Each teacher my girls have worked with so far have been gifted choreographers whose routines win the top honors at competitions. In fact, WSPA is one of a few studios that don't need to outsource their choreography because their teachers do it so well in-house.

My daughter has been part of WSPA since 2019, and we absolutely love the supportive environment and…read morethe exceptional training she receives here. Currently, she is enrolled in the Ballet Performance Program, Musical Theatre Performance Program, and Tap Performance Program. The comprehensive curriculum at WSPA is designed to nurture well-rounded performers, and it's clear in my daughter's development as a true Triple Threat. Her hard work, dedication, and growth as a performer are a direct reflection of the high-quality instruction and mentorship she receives.