The Star Theatre and its classic neon has pulled my heart strings ever since I was a little kid. We…read moremoved to Oceanside last winter and over this last year we've loved driving by the theatre and have kept saying we need to see a show - so we finally did! We bought tickets for the youth production of Anastasia and dear lord, it was SO FREAKING GOOD. We both cried. The kids were freaking phenomenal! The design, costume, and talent was 10/10! We were so impressed with their passion, cohesive change of set, and from the littlest actors to the seasoned stars - they all absolutely rocked it. The theatre seats were comfy and the temperature was comfortable without needing a jacket. No photos/video are allowed during the production and everyone was respectful and followed the rules, which made for fully immersing in the performance. There were light refreshments available at intermission (chips, candy, waters, beer/wine). We caught the matinee and it finished just in time to catch happy hour at 333. We'll be back again!! If you're thinking about going, do it! The Star is celebrating its 70th this year, so a perfect time to join the fun!

First of all, I was expecting to see Joe Hisaishi perform but, instead it was a quartet performing…read moremusic by Joe Hisaishi. Did I feel scammed? YES! Did I enjoy the music though? YES! Fortunately, the musicians were all top notch professional musicians with peak level musicality other wise I would have walked out... MUSICIANS: Professional and their playing was very soothing. They even performed an encore at the end which was the Legend of Zelda... SERVICE: C+ I felt like I was entering TSA check in at the airport. Phones must be silent. I couldn't even have the screen on. Too strict for a small theatre... AMBIANCE: 7/10 you could hear fire trucks passing by in the background. Do they plan to leave the theater doors open throughout the entire performance? This is definitely very different from Carnegie Hall... I should have known better. Joe Hisaishi would not be performing at a little theatre like this one... I would steer clear!!!

This is a very nice theatre. It is cozy so all of the seats are good and the sound is great. The…read moreconcession stand has drinks and light snacks and when I went, the items were Hairspray themed. The audience interacted with the crowd and the actors were great! The location is ideal since you can park at the train station or surrounding area for free and there is a ton of restaurants on the same street. I will definitely be supporting this local theatre again

This was our first visit to New Village Arts Theatre, and the venue is charming. The staff was…read morefriendly and welcoming, and the space feels intimate and inviting. We attended a preview of Matt & Ben, which allows for tweaks during the show, though this performance ran uninterrupted. While the premise--Matt Damon and Ben Affleck before fame--was promising, the execution fell flat. More than once, we found ourselves waiting for it to end. Our party of four gave it a unanimous four thumbs down. Bottom line: great theater, disappointed with the show.

I wanted to leave a glowing review for the Oceanside Theater Company (OTC) for their amazing…read morecustomer service, specifically to "Margi". Back in September, I coordinated a group of almost 20 guests to attend "Trouble Man: feat. l Young" on October 4th. On the 1st, I tried to add more guests to our party but the event was no longer listed on their website. On October 2nd, we were provided unfortunate news that our show on October 4th had been cancelled as one of the female vocalists coming from out of town had caught pneumonia, and that sales of that particular show with 3 days to go were extremely low. But Margi was very communicative, and had processed our refunds in a timely manner, and was an absolute pleasure to deal with when I spoke with her to purchase our group tickets. I would patronize OTC again without hesitation, and look forward to seeing a future performance there. Kudos to OTC for amazing box office staff!

I can't speak to the quality of the adult productions, but as the parent of a child actively…read moreinvolved in San Diego community youth theater, I personally would not feel comfortable having my child perform here. I have significant concerns about the judgment and oversight surrounding youth productions, particularly when minors are cast opposite adults as romantic interests. I have also heard troubling accounts from members of the local theater community regarding how some young performers have been treated with little to no respect. Most concerning to me was a recent production that drew significant criticism over what many felt were inappropriate boundaries involving an adult and a minor in the cast. My understanding is that the directors involved were subsequently removed from the production following its closing dates. I was troubled that the circumstances were able to progress as far as they did before action was taken. When a theater works with children, I believe the owners and leadership have an especially important responsibility to know what is happening in productions operating under their name and to establish clear safeguards and boundaries for minors. In my opinion, the oversight in this situation fell far short of what I would expect from an organization entrusted with young performers. I sincerely hope the concerns raised by parents and members of the theater community lead to meaningful changes. Youth theater can be an incredible experience, but the well-being and safety of the children involved has to come before any production.

If you live in or near Oceanside and haven't been to the First Friday Art Walk yet, you should go!…read moreI try and make it to every one, and it's always a good time. Super laid-back, very Oceanside. You can wander through Artist Alley, check out local art, talk to artists, and just hang without feeling rushed. The drum circle is always a highlight, the energy is really fun. It's easy to make a night of it too since there are so many good restaurants nearby. Grab dinner, walk the art walk, maybe stop somewhere after. It runs May through September from 5 to 8pm, and it's free. Definitely worth checking out.

My daughters and I were walking back from Handel's Ice Cream to my car. We happened to stumble onto…read morethis hidden gem... Oceanside Art Walk. It's located in a short alley way right behind the street where Handel's is located. You can't miss it. It has lots of fun, interesting, and cool artwork on the building walls. Lots of bright and dark colors. As they say, you can't have light without the dark LOL. They were drawn by different artists. I didn't recognize any of them. I'm not an artist, but I do enjoy looking at artwork. I'm more of a photography gal... hey, that's a form of art, too... at least that's what I've read. I don't recall seeing any lights, but maybe there are... I just don't remember. Nevertheless, do be careful if you plan to walk through this alley at night. Who knows... the walls may glow in the dark LOL. Enjoy your artsy stroll!

I honestly can't say enough good things about Cadence Dance Project! We originally signed up just…read moreto try one of their summer camps, and after the first week we were hooked. My kids absolutely loved it, and so did I! From day one, everyone made us feel so welcome. The owners truly care about every single child and put so much heart into creating a place where kids feel included, encouraged, and confident. You can tell this isn't just a business to them, it's a community. The studio is absolutely beautiful, the teachers and staff are so friendly, and I love that they're about so much more than just dance. They dance with purpose, teach great values, and are always finding ways to give back to the community. As a mom, finding a place where your kids are excited to go and where you know they're genuinely cared for is priceless. Cadence has become that place for our family, and it truly feels like home. We're so grateful we found it and would recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing dance studio!

My four granddaughters dance there, and they couldn't be happier; that's all they talk about! The…read moreowners and dance teachers are so friendly and talented. They make parents and dancers feel appreciated, and they celebrate dancers' individual growth. The recitals are very entertaining and enjoyable to attend. We are so lucky they are in Oceanside!

Super patient with the kiddos, and adults. They give a lot…read moreof grace to their students. Carly is who I've met most often and she's super kind and encouraging. It's exciting witnessing our kids grow in their knowledge of music. Looking forward to more classes. If you are not sure, they offer a free visit via their website. What do you have to lose?! Go check them out.

All of my kids go here! They learn rapidly and lessons are top quality! Thank you so much for your…read moregreat service. We are looking forward to the school reopening so the little one can come back.

This is my other home away from home. They are such a lovely bunch and if you want to be heard…read morethis is the place! 2nd and 4th Thursday, 5 bones. And while you're at it, spend an additional 10 and grab one of their dope T-shirts. Be there to hear some of the best poets around. Hey you might even catch me rocking the mic. :D Support your neighborhood poets and artists! Much love SD county! xoxo!!

Hidden gem for both concerts shows as well as food and drink…read more 200 seat small venue with excellent seats very comfortable The restaurant and bar Common Grounds is open on weekends for meals prior to the show as well having their own music on the patio We attended Chrissy Hind Pretenders Tribute Theatre is amazing Restaurant is amazing Scratch Kitchen with nice menu beer and wine as well Great organization to support !

This is a nice little 200 person venue that hosts bands on the weekends. Find their website and…read morelook up the schedule. They have some interesting events coming up. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The sound quality is excellent. My favorite part about this venue is that the money raised supports the campus where it's located. This is a nonprofit organization that helps people with autism and developmental disabilities. So all the way around this is good stuff! The campus is gorgeous and they have a café there. I highly recommend this venue!

This is such a cute little Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Vista! It's easy to miss since…read moreit's on the backside of Main Street, but definitely don't miss it. It has such a sweet small town vibe. Buy your tickets early if you really want to see the show because the venue is quite small. The hosts are incredibly friendly and funny. The productions are well done! Prices are reasonable. They sell raffle tickets and give out quirky gifts that are somehow related to the play. They offer free snacks and beverages during intermission. At the end of the show, the cast usually comes out and does a meet and greet.

What a fun date night! Beetlejuice was a dark comedy. The lights, costumes and staging were…read moreamazing. The orchestra was phenomenal! Great performance! Love the seating excellent views no obstructed views.

My 13 year old daughter has been at CPAA for about a year and a half now. Prior to that we were at…read morea classical ballet studio which she absolutely loved. When we switched due to moving, my daughter was at first upset because at age 11.5 she was about to start pointe at the other studio. What I really loved right away was how she was immediately evaluated to see if she was even ready for pointe. Ms. Shannon did a fantastic job explaining in great detail where my daughter had a few weaknesses in her ankles, and proper body alignment. She was given detailed notes on how to strengthen and correct things to get her ready to start pointe. As a mom new to dance all together, I would have never known this if I let the other studio just put her on pointe without evaluating to see if she is truly ready. My daughter really took a good understanding of this and followed the instructions to work hard to get herself strong enough. The process may have taken a little longer but we both felt so happy knowing she wouldn't be putting her body at risk by rushing into it. Now she's on her third pair of pointe shoes and progressing more and more every class. We are so happy here and love all of the staff. I'd highly recommend checking it out if you're comparing other studios. My daughter is very happy we switched after all. She's making new friends and loving the variety of classes too.

Girl calls me at 8 45 am I'm tired with a tooth infection. Daughter goes 6 times they charge me for…read more2 months and now try to hit me for a cancellation fee. 182.50 is not prorated with her either Card gets charged 2 times I'm over this place and not going back.