They communicate by text and keep late hours…read more I went to one private lesson. They were very much rushing me to get into a group class even when I said I wasn't feeling well. Getting a text at 10 pm at night when it's not an emergency is ridiculous. I should have read the reviews here first.

If you want to have your love of dance fostered and turned into a burning passion, come here and…read morelearn from all of the delightful teachers!

We've been to PNB's presentation of The Nutcracker 6 or 7 times now and every year it is slightly…read moredifferent but always enjoyable. This is a great way to celebrate the holidays with family, especially for the younger individuals who will no doubt find the experience magical. Parking in the Mercer Street Garage is definitely the way to go since there is a catwalk that brings you into McCaw Hall. This is very helpful when the PNW rain is upon us, since it is covered for the entire walk into the hall. There is a complimentary coat check on the bottom floor and several concessions stands for coffee, tea, sodas, and alcohol as well as snacks and sweets throughout the venue. The ballet and orchestra are always great entertainment and this is definitely an annual outing we enjoy thoroughly.

Got to catch the dress rehearsal of Emergence last night, and I've got to hand it to Pacific…read moreNorthwest Ballet, they really know how to pull people into their world. Before the show, they hosted a discussion with the director and production team, giving the audience a chance to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and how everything comes together (which seems so intense!). Honestly, such a cool way to make ballet more accessible and get people interested in the performing arts. For a suggested donation of $25, you get to meet the crew, ask your burning questions (like, how do they make it look so effortless?), and then watch the full dress rehearsal. Not a bad deal at all. The dancers were absolutely phenomenal, and since Emergence hasn't been performed in Seattle for seven years, it feels like a big moment. Safe to say, it's going to do really well. I think they've got a few more of these dress rehearsals/production team discussions lined up this season for upcoming shows and if you've ever wanted to see world-class ballet without committing to a full-priced ticket, this is 100% the way to do it. Definitely worth checking out!

I'm relatively new to dance (~6 months) and have found the culture here at this studio really…read morepositive and supportive. I started out taking bgirl Naj's beginner breaking class and started to stick around for Jensine's popping class right afterward- both dancers know what's up and have been awesome. Since the whole COVID-thang Naj has transitioned to a virtual version of the class and it's still going strong! I would highly recommend checking out some of their online classes and once the world gets moving again to come through and take a class in person!

From the owner: We are a new dance studio in lower Queen Anne offering a variety of all ages dance, fitness, and…read morefamily classes! We strongly believe everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves through music and movement at any age and any beginning. Hope to see you soon!

Easily the best gym in Seattle I've been to!…read more There's a reason why you'll see everyone from athletes & body builders, to people at the very beginning of their fitness journey at Henry's; and it's because the Staff, environment, quality and availability of equipment is unmatched. Need help achieving your goals? Great, they've got amazing trainers, each with many years of experience and the success stories to back it up. They'll streamline your fitness journey for you and with you --step by step. More of a get in, work out, get out person? Cool, they've got all the equipment you'll need and it's always well maintained. Want more of a community experience? I've never seen someone walk in and not be greeted by name and spoken to genuinely. Everyone I've encountered at Henry's, both staff and patron has been kind and welcoming. It's difficult to find an affordable spot in a city as good as this one, and it's the first gym in a long time I've had zero complaints about. Great place to get strong!

If you are thinking about joining Henry's Gym, make sure to read all the fine print in the…read morecontract! Once you sign, there is a grace period of 3-ish days to cancel, after that -- you're locked down for 12 months! I'm not sure how the contract is legal as it seems morally and ethically corrupt. After a weird situation with another member -- a guy tried to pursue me and I found out he was in a relationship -- I wanted to cancel my membership but after rereading the contract, I decided to change the time I went to the gym instead. I managed to successfully avoid the weird guy until the end of my contract and during that time, I began noticing other issues at Henry's gym. Here are a few of my observations: 1. Very quick turn around in the front desk team. This is always a sign that a place is badly managed and cares for profit above all else. In the year that I was a member, I saw the entire front desk team change multiple times. Made me sad to see people lose their spark working there. 2. Overpriced memberships for nonexistent amenities. The "basic" membership is around $100-$-110 and since they took away the towel service, the only "amenity" is the keypad lockers. All the amenities offered are exclusively for the more expensive memberships. Initially, I was willing to pay a little extra to support a local business and foster community in my life. However, over time I saw that this "community" was male centered. 3. Unhygienic male members. While the crowd of members are diverse in gender, age, race and body type and typically do wipe down the machines, a majority of the male members do not. Generally speaking, the typical "gym bros" that go there are unhygienic and self centered when occupying space in the gym. There have been a couple times when I've seen men so sweaty that it looks like they've peed their pants! It's so unhinged it's laughable! 4. Henry's does offer a variety of machines, weights, equipment, etc. That being said, the mats used for stretching or ab exercises are falling apart. I mentioned this when I cancelled my membership and the manager said new ones are on the way however, I didn't see them before the end of the last month of my membership. Not sure what the truth is there but I used the mats frequently to stretch after cardio and again, a majority of the mats were falling apart as well as not many people wiped them down. 5. The "art" around the gym is superficial and some of it really pushes the lines of cultural appropriation. If you actually read the quotes and look at the photos, it's all over the place and lacks a cohesive aesthetic. It didn't really bother me, just reminded me of ClipArt. Another one of the reasons I joined initially was for the lack of fluorescent lighting. That'll be the one thing I'll miss from Henry's gym, the lighting. Overall, I think Henry's has the potential to be a really cool gym but as it stands today, it's a flop in my eyes.

What a nice venue! Right in the Seattle Center- I've walked by it so many times but this was the…read morefirst time seeing a show. The venue was super clean, loved the bar and snack area with lots of seating. Bathrooms were well maintained and lots of staff around to help and answer any questions. The show we saw was very good. The cast were so talented and to be honest I'm not a huge play person but I really enjoyed this show! Would love to come back and see what else they have.

I LOVE when there is a play that I want to see and it is at Seattle Rep. The whole place is just…read moredivine. The workers and volunteers here are top notch. Super helpful, and you can tell they are choosing to be there. I feel like they are always excited to answer my questions and bursting with energy and enthusiasm about the current production. This last time I went, Theresa helped me find my seats and the last thing she said to me was "you are going to love this, you are so lucky!" It just made me feel so good about the whole experience. They usually have a cocktail and mocktail that are themed after the show, which I think is so cute. This last time I was there, they were offering mini Molly Moons ice creams and chocolate covered oreos from Seatown Sweets. Love that they incorporate local offerings. This is a really special place filled with special people and I love coming here.

This year's Folklife Festival was so joyful and rich and varied -- fantastic. However, volunteer…read moredrummers near the food trucks and some of the tents drowned out the music and ruined my ears for 2 days. Please don't let continuous drumming -- they never stopped. Not for a second. Ruined our experience of your beautiful festival.

What a fun - and FREE - annual, weekend-long event (donations accepted, recommended at $10/day) run…read morecompletely by volunteers! Join in on any day Friday through Monday each year for Memorial Day weekend to listen to music of all genres and from around the globe! Participate in various music-related jams, classes, workshops, as well as dance and sing your heart out. Northwest Folklife also hosts other events throughout the year, but the Folklife Festival, of which 2019 marks the 48th year, is probably the biggest and best for all ages and stages of life. Take advantage of the Artists at Play Playground and the International Fountain while at the Seattle Center. Buy as much Festival gear as you can to support the efforts and allow them to keep coming back year after year.

Wonderful theater. Every seat has a great view because it's a smaller theater. Stage design is…read morebeautiful and you can tell everyone absolutely loves the organization. Watched Carmela Full of Wishes on opening night, packed house, easy 1 hour show and just a happy vibe throughout.

Terrible. After buying a voucher for four tickets to a show, they refused to honor it. The…read moreexpiration date on the voucher was almost two months after the shows for the season ended. They refused to honor it for the next season, have any shows or other products to use it on before it expired or offer credit towards future purchases. When I brought up the expiration date timeframe, nothing from them.

Got to watch Golden to support a friend performing. The stage was so intricately well thought out…read more We loved how when the actors were performing they utilized not only the stage, but the stairs too. Please go see Golden before they end. Their last show is on May 11 for 2pm or 7pm.

Generally a good théâtre experience. I have been to about four or five shows here and I think they…read moreall have been very well produced. I find the shows in the round a little awkward but I think anyone who is interested in local theater should give this a try. I have also seen a few really stand out shows here that surpassed my expectations. Shout out to Cambodian Rockband!

Really great, the staff care about your kids and it's all about making sure they feel safe . They…read moredon't push kiddos who have a hard time focusing, instead teachers relate on their level which is really cool. Attentive staff despite being understaffed at the moment they do everything they can and make up for it, great place! And they do birthdays!

My daughter has been attending this gym for about a year now and she loves it! The staff is nice…read moreand the classes are wonderful!