Circus Vargas is one of the last of the old time circuses, it is fun, not pricey and a great time…read morefor everyone. There are so few left, you should go while you can. They don't use animals and have not for years, they just offer family fun and laughs. The circus moves around from town to town so just go to their website and fine out when they will be near you. They have everything, clowns, trapeze artists, motorcycles, great acts, jugglers and just funny guys. It is very talented people working for little pay to keep their dream alive and entertain you. The place is always clean and they have so much food to offer and you won't go broke. They have toys and there is just not a bad seat in the house, the tent is not that huge anymore. This is just as good as Cirque without the pretense. It is just fun. Please go and take your grandkids. I doubt there will be a traveling circus like this in 20 years, so do it and have the best time.

I haven't been to a circus in a long time. Honestly, I hate clowns a lot and would probably be…read morescared if I saw one. My bf got tickets for Circus Vargas for veterans so we decided to go. Everything was so cool to watch and the performances were awesome. We had so much fun and really enjoyed this circus. I was happy there were no clowns. Overall, really liked this circus and would definitely come back again next year.

Improv at Held2gether is an absolute blast! Two years ago, I signed up for classes to challenge…read moremyself--specifically to practice listening and responding completely in the moment. What I actually found was an incredibly uplifting, supportive, and hilarious community. I keep coming back again and again for both classes and performances. Owner (and my favorite instructor) Darren Held has built a dynamic space for people who love to laugh and aren't afraid to push outside their comfort zone. If you've been on the fence, jump in! Come to a show or sign up for a class - you will love it

I have taken Improv classes here and it is a very welcoming and inclusive environment. I tried…read moretheir free Introduction to Improv workshop and I was hooked! I'm a stand-up Comedian and I've been here for the past two Open Mic Nights as a performer and had a very positive experience. 1. There is no 2 item minimum. You only pay $5 either as a performer or audience member. That is a bargain! 2. There are no more than 12 comedians performing in total. Each comedian has a 5 minute set. You'll be home in time to shower, go to sleep early, and wake up sober for work the next day! 3. Friendly and encouraging audience. No one will boo you or throw a bottle at you! If you are interested in taking classes in Improv/Comedy or would just like to be a supportive audience member, this is the place to be!

Was lucky enough to attend a work event where Johnny Wu was the main act for the night. What an…read moreamazing performance he put on! Phenomenal stage presence, captivating tricks, and the ability to immerse everyone. I highly recommend for any personal event.

Dylan performed table-side magic at a recent birthday party we attended, and we were blown away…read morefrom start to finish! He is personable, funny, and really, really good at magic. He captivated a table of two, a group of five, and a full room of adults with a variety of tricks. Every time I looked around the room, people were completely speechless. He had our undivided attention all evening long! After he left, we spent the next hour talking about each trick and trying to figure out how he possibly did them. We were genuinely stunned. Highly, highly recommend Dylan for your next event!

David Groves was at a recent birthday party I attended. He made his rounds to different groups and…read moreperformed AMAZING magic tricks. I was blown away by so many things he did, and I would highly recommend him for future events!

David performed at my niece's adult party and he was amazing. He kept everyone entertained,…read morelaughing, and genuinely surprised with his tricks. It was the perfect mix of fun and sophistication for an adult crowd. Very professional and engaging -- highly recommend for any adult celebration!

After virtual and phone introduction to America's Got Talent Fantastic Fig Paul Fegen by mutual…read morefriend James Adams aka Jimmy Christmas father of POP festivals describing best friend partner Fig as also the previous fantastic entertainment attorney for many of the most recognizable celebrity musicians in the 60s and 70s who attended his famous Sunset Blvd Rainbow Room afterparties... You can imagine my amazement when I noticed his RSVP "Going" to see me and the fantastic band I manage TEN MILE TONGUE performing at The Bow on 1/19/18 !!! Resulting in this announcement throughout my promotional distribution... SPECIAL GUEST coming to see TMT & ME at The Rainbow in HOLLYWOOD this Friday 1/19 12:30am "LA's Party King" Paul Fegen host of the celebrity Rainbow after parties on Devlin Place above The Sunset Strip. I've seen his photos of David Bowie playing guitar on his living room water bed. Jimi Hendrix came to many of his parties, and even John Lennon came to one of his New Years Eve Parties. www.facebook.com/fantasticfig/posts/10153603185522261 aka Fantastic Fig World's Greatest Mind Reading Magician as featured on America's Got Talent. LQQK www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=yo6kJmFAarY I can't wait to see where his name is engraved on the main booth #14 in front of the downstairs fireplace and to hear his fascinating vintage Rainbow music scene stories. AT THE EVENT WHEN HE WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR where I was waiting in the bow photo gallery museum entrance it was surreal to finally meet and hug The Fig and his cool cat Newton in person to experience incomparable astonishing magical entertainment as I've never seen before in all of my many decades in this industry. Everyone especially our band members receiving extra personal attention in the back stage parking lot were completely astounded "OMG! No F...ing Way! WHAAAT?!?! How in the H does he do that?!?" were just a few most frequently heard expressions throughout the FANTASTICALLY FUN historic evening we will never forget !!! THANKS AGAIN for coming to see TMT & ME aka including us in your iconic Sunset Blvd Rainbow history !!! Much Love & BlesSINGs !!! &;-)

I saw him at a party for lawyers last week at Downtown Disney. He was so much fun!…read more First, he had a cat on his shoulder that just stayed there all night. The whole show could have just been the cat sitting on his shoulder. Really sweet little guy that loved to be petted. Fig ended up being an incredible magician too. People couldn't get enough. I couldn't. I followed him around a lot of the night. He could pull any card you said, sometimes even the card you were just thinking. Sometimes the card was around the room. Sometimes it came out of the cat's ear. You really have to see what he does yourself. It's indescribable. I've really never seen anything like this guy. I want to throw a party just so I can hire him. =)

I have done improv at places around LA and none are as fun, supportive, fun, and really help you…read moregrow as playful stage. I have even told other disabled actors and they are jealous of this completely accessible space. I feel like a lot of people go to improv schools as a springboard and people need to stop looking for that in their careers and get on a surfboard and enjoy the ride, Richard is an incredible teacher will help you handle the waves and make sure you enjoy the ride but you will come back as a better surfer or whatever it is you want to get out of your experience at playful stage. I often hear stories of former famous improv people or mentors who say I had to do work study, I had to get scholarships, or do payment plans. I have been offered some things that put a dent in other places but I have had to make hard choices of not going to a school or program because of money. Richard is the first school/person to say I don't want you to miss out because of that and I understand lets do a payment plan. He is also very kind about missed classes, how you are feeling that day, or even what is going on in your life I think with other places this can add pressure and they don't care about these things to have someone who just really understand hey you love this but life is hard sometimes is incredible. Its an fun learning growing community building space and I am so grateful for Richard and this community for all it has given me.

I've been taking classes at Playful Stage for about two years and can't recommend it enough!…read moreRichard creates a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment for everyone. There's always something fresh happening, whether it's a new class or a creative drop-in. My improv skills have grown so much since joining, and no matter the class, I've always felt comfortable and had a great time. (Danceprov really is no experience required!) If you're even slightly curious about improv, this is the perfect place to start.

The insane asylum was difficult as described but fun, great atmosphere, really mind working…read morepuzzles. 5/5. Andi was very kind and knowledgeable and helpful. Great venue all around. Very clean, creative, interesting, etc.

I finally finished all their escape rooms…read more I ended with the pirates of tortuga. My bestie and I had finished with like 16 minutes left. Amazing staff! Clean and fun. I love the escape rooms they have here. They have some cute claw machines inside and some board games to play. Restrooms are in the back on the second floor or they have ADA on the first floor.

Great fun to picnic in a lovely Torrance park at dusk and watch Shakespeare being performed. The…read moremost recent play this summer was 'Much Ado About Nothing'. (I've been attending for a few years) - of course if one is unlucky enough to only find a patch of grass far away from the stage, the sounds from the stage can be faint. Arrive very early to sit close enough to hear the actors. Bringing a picnic basket with a light dinner is something I'd recommend. These thespians are not classically trained so the acting isn't high caliber. But the entire experience is free (donations accepted), and a great way to spend an evening, in a lovely, relaxed, unusual setting with the family or friends.

*** Yet another awesome free summer event. ***…read more The opportunities to enjoy summer are endless. Last nite i brought a date here to chill out and watch Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost". It's a casual, relaxed, very enjoyable affair ... there's another Shakespearean play tonite! First get your checklist of items for the event: 1. a picnic basket and/or ice cooler 2. a blanket and/or low-rise lawn chairs 3. wine, cheese, fruit, sushi, smoked salmon (y'know: easily manageable finger foods) 4. sweater and/or blanket for warmth 5. an easy going 'tude (this ain't Broadway) If u ask, i couldn't tell u anything about the play. All i recall is that the cast is extremely silly, lol. The date: we talked, we laughed, she dug it, I dug it, took a walk around the park during the intermission ... hey, it was all good. ;) *** A very pleasant way to just simply chill. ***