I attended a show for the first time here. I had heard of the theater growing up but had never…read moreattended anything. The show I saw was well done with some interesting staging ideas but good. The theater itself is nice and as it is small doesn't seem to have a bad seat. I will probably keep an eye out for other shows.

This is a cute little theatre - the show was great and the talent was well done.... Not a bad…read moreseat in the house.

Superior acting. Excellent variety of shows. Courteous attention to guests. Love it!read more

I adore this place!! After my first time here I'm a believer…read more I grew up in the North Valley and have seen this place more times than I can count. As I entered my adult years I always told myself that I should catch a show here some time. I'm happy to say that I FINALLY made it in. A couple of my close friends and I caught a Leading Ladies performance. The place itself is so quaint and charming. It was a packed house for sure!! I recommend showing up earlier than 10 mins before showtime. The performance was amazing. I had tears streaming down my face the whole first half. The actors were genius. Really threw themselves into their roles and engaged the audience with every word and facial expression. It was so good that I'm going back to see the same show again and plan on going to a couple of other shows scheduled this year. It was a great experience and I'd highly recommend giving it a shot.

Major admission prior to the review, here: my wife teaches at this school. She's finishing her…read morefirst year as a Special Educator. So there's that. And obviously the rating must be balanced by this admission. But the place deserves a solid review, and I'm approaching this on two fronts: 1) the reputation of the school at large and 2) my perceptions of the learning environment and kids therein. Albuquerque has a storied, especially difficult history with public school education. As one of the poorest states in the Union (we're always battling Mississippi for that crown), our educational system tends to take the brunt of this unfortunate reality. I'll leave it at that. If you're new to the city, be especially wary of the system you plan to enroll your child in. We have major issues. Charter schools aren't the perfect solution, by any means, but they're a great start. Most Charters, if not all, choose attendees via a lottery system since they receive far more applicants than they have room to receive. This is a sad truth, and definitely not what our Founding Fathers envisioned regarding universal public education. Our kid won out on the lottery. She attends another stellar Charter. But it isn't fair. In my personal view, the worth of any populace is best measured by the education of their citizenry. Last I checked the great U.S. of A. was ranked 13th, behind Cuba, if you can believe it. Locals call this place PAPA, rightly so. It's an endearing institution that mentors students in the arts and sciences with a critical eye toward the creative spirit. I've walked the "halls" and witnessed the collective talents of these kids, they're rather extraordinary. Dancers, science geeks and guitarists, singers and mathematicians, all of these kids manifest a fabulous energy that keeps them connected with education, which should be the goal in the first place. Great, amazing kids. So there's my second point. The first point, regarding the reputation, plays out in state-wide rankings. PAPA typically scores at the very top of the Charter school rankings on a yearly basis, as measured by test scores, attendance, and post-graduate success. It's one of the best. If not The Best. So enroll your kid in the lottery, take a tour, and let one of the students tell you why PAPA rocks. Charter schools aren't the ultimate solution; great public schools are. But while we work this stupidity out, schools like this make the grade. (One star off for the facility itself. At this time, it's all portable classrooms; I know they're searching for a new home, but for the moment the place is quirky, just like the kids that attend it.)

I fit in perfectly , and I am surrounded by creative and innovative people. The education I am…read morereceiving is amazing. The performing arts classes are really amazing, no other school I have ever seen or been to has such an amazing performing arts program! I love this school and never plan on leaving and would highly recommend this school to aspiring artists!

All the years I've lived in this city and I've never once stepped foot in this place. Though I've…read morepassed and gandered and the place many times I guess I always missed the fun surprises inside. Long story short as I was scrolling through the feed on that blue app I saw an ad for a horror themed circus that promised extra fright. Curiously I pondered at the date and thought why the heck not. Then as I looked at the website I discovered it was being hosted right at the Kimo. The light bulb in my head clicked on and I thought let me see if a friend wants to join so I can make a better decision. Needless to say I waited to buy a ticket. Why you ask? Well Ill be honest I wasn't quite sure at the time. Then fast forward to last weekend and the same ad appeared with a beautiful promotion setting a price I just couldn't refuse. I just knew I had to go. My friend canceled on me but that was ok because when I stepped through those door it was a refreshing experience. I couldn't help but get lost in its great grandeur. As I entered the seating area I looked around and the vibe had me so excited. The show was phenomenal. I had a really great time. I'm so glad I went. Not only did I get to see the inside of this place for the first time but I got to experience a show here which made it so much more special. I look forward to returning for the next show here!

Went to see some love music and the acoustics were great and the old architecture was pretty cool…read moretoo. I'm glad to have finally gotten a chance to experience live music in that vintage venue.

Stunning world class level opera performances are yours to experience by attending performances by…read moreOpera Southwest. Stunning music by incredible professionals. The "Opera for All" program offers discount tickets to people receiving SNAP. For five dollars- you can sit in some of the best seats in the house. Huge gratitude to the sponsor of this program. Other discount tickets are available for very good prices. World Class Opera right here in Albuquerque!

How rare that a town like Albuquerque has a world class opera. Last nights performance of Madame…read moreButterfly, to a sold out house, was something you'd expect to see at the Met or Covent Garden but in New Mexico? A powerful cast led by Cecilia Lopez, Hak Soo Kim, and Mathew Hanscom was stellar. The orchestra under the direction of music director Anthony Barrese reached new heights in this classic opera. The administration and Board of OSW manages to mix in exciting new works, rediscovered operas from Maestro Barrese's travels and classics like Butterfly. When people talk of Opera being a dying art form they need to see what OSW has done.

There's something about a small, intimate space devoted to live theater…read more Aux Dog Theatre has this in spades as they offer up great productions with some of the best actors in the region in a no-nonsense, straight-forward venue that doesn't distract from the actors. The reception area is large and welcoming and perfect for before and after show gatherings. They offer up their wall space here to local artists. Concessions has a nice mix of treats. The overall space is clean and welcoming. I especially love when they produce avant-garde and off-beat, cerebral plays as opposed to relying on the tried-and-true automatic crowd pleasers. Even when they do fall back onto the popular shows, you know it will be excellent. This is a venue and troupe to support.

I came here to watch a play here and wasn't to satisfied with their service, and the stage setup…read more They have this really bright exit sign that faces the audience that is really distracting. I realize why it is there but I wonder if they could move it a little bit lower so it's not right on the same plane as the stage. Also, there is only one way in and out of the seating, so if there isn't an intermission during the production, you are viewing be sure to go before it starts. Or else you will interrupt the show and possibly smash your neighbors feet. Not sure if I am going to come back here, I guess it depends on the performance.

So much fun! What a cool event idea! SOMOS ABQ brought together local restaurants, breweries,…read moreartists, artisans, local organizations and the public into a few blocks on Central Ave. Central was closed of to traffic which allows for a cool pedestrian area. The highlight for me was going around talking with all the food booths to see what amazing food they brought to showcase their businesses. M'Tucci's had a caprese salad and gourmet meatballs, the M'Tucci's marketplace had a charcuterie plate, orzo salad, and lasagna. Pop Fizz had their amazing popsicles. There were several types of lemonade sellers and so many more really great food sellers. I talked with people representing feels who work to help foster children. Three was a therapy horse called Charm. A therapy court room dog called Cassie was there, and both of them liked attention. It was an absolutely stellar event, Howie!! Thanks for all the hard work you, the yelp crew, and all the participants put in to make this as great as it was.

You guys!!! It's finally SOMOS!!! I didn't think I would make it due to my last minute surgery but…read morewe were able to stop in for a bit and I'm so glad we did! This has to be one of the best events of the year! All of the best food trucks are here for all of your dining pleasures. Seriously! If you can dream it up, it's here from crepes to burgers and pizza. YUM! The musical talent is great too! The stages are full of surprises and entertainment! Speaking of entertainment - the circus acts are the best! There were people on stilts and everything! I can't believe how talented our city is! We'll definitely be back next year when I am feeling 100% so we can experience the full thing!

What a find! Stumbled upon this gem of a cinema…read more Saw a movie I would never have caught at a big "plex" theatre. Friendly staff, comfy seats, affordable tickets. I'll be sure to go back!

People are so cool especially for people who have disabilities like me it is awesome the movies…read morelike iron lung and dick Tracy are amazing