Better than I expected. Very talented folks. Worth the price. I would go again…read more Parking and all concessions are cash only tho.

This show comes yearly to the rock and brews parking lot at cal expo. I thought it might be a…read morelittle too dark and scary for me. I'm a chicken at times. I thought it was outstanding and the amount of work that goes into this small time circus and the talent. Think circus Vargas but for adults with a dark twist. There was arrows shot, acrobats being hung by their hair, amazing acts,very cool costumes and the details and sets were great. I can see why people return year after year. Think Halloween type but not during fall. I personally loved it and there was plenty of parking but getting out of the parking lot was a nightmare. Will be going back in their return.

4.5 STARS When:…read moreFriday, May 3rd at 7:30pm What: The Addams Family Price: $10 A nice affordable night of entertainment.

Great day of the dead performance here everything was very well acted and professionally handled…read more Auditorium was very clean and was allowed to take pics during the performance.

Mother heck yes!!!! I can't believe I've lived in Oakland for this long and neeeevverrrr knew about…read moreHoodslam. Buy your ticket(s) in advance. You'll be able to get through faster. They're super clear "Do not bring your effing kid." Sorry adults only. There's a bar on your left when you enter and one in the back. Casssssh money y'all. There's plenty of beer to drink and enjoy. You'll then walk to the back and see the ring. This is where all the action takes place. High flying. Hard hitting. Exciting moves. The MC really gets the crowd going. Now, the place gets packed. Like, lots of people. Drinking. Getting rowdy. And there's no A/C so be prepared to sweat - a lot. There's a merch table where you can get some one-of-kind stuff like a onesie that looks like a dude's chest. Overall, it's a very fun and different way to spend a night in Oakland. And it's one you won't forget.

Attended Slam Town's Ekpyrotica at the Continental Club this past weekend, and had an enjoyable…read moreexperience. The listed ticket time was 8:00 to 11-ish, but in reality it was more like 8:45-11:20pm (doors opened around 8:00pm, and the entry line went quick). The place wasn't too crowded, and though there was a bit of seating against the walls, it was mostly standing room for viewing of the show. Beware, the action takes place both inside and outside the ring, so be ready to move if you're on the first level and the wrestlers end up battling it out and rolling around on the floor or against the pillars, or on the merchandise table (like they did this past FrIday). We watched from upstairs, and didn't miss a thing... they had a large screen for closeup views of all the shenanigans happening in and around the ring, too. There were quite a few matches throughout the night, including characters like Cereal Man, Prisoner 420, and my bf's fave, Bart-Man, doing their thing. I was a big fan of the MonsterTown tag team, all of the creatures dressed in comical costumes and putting on even funnier moves against their rivals, especially the three-headed giraffe and mummy. Lots of props used throughout the show, including ladders, full-size doors (for the dramatic illusion of slamming opponents into these and breaking them), and fake weapons...... oh, but THIS IS REAL... and the dynamic chants from the crowd will remind you all night. Commentary by the "news anchor" host helped guide the storyline with a bit of humor, but I've experienced better and more entertaining announcers outside of Slam Town. Apparently this underground wrestling show is a lot tamer now (in April 2026) than it used to be, back when it was known primarily as "Hoodslam", but we still had a good time. The next Slam Town event is happening on May 22nd at Drake's in Oakland.

I came here last night to see The Maltese Falcon (based on the book by the excellent Dashiell…read moreHammett). I had no idea how popular this would be! There was barely an empty seat. The mixed aged crowd was really into the whole experience which included the organ playing, wheel spin for prizes from local businesses, and fun cartoons and old movie previews. It was a fun, unique way to spend an evening.

We had the pleasure of taking in Ms. Jill Scott! She put on an excellent show. From start to…read morefinish, we got our money's worth. The acoustics were on point, band was in sync & the background vocalists were in tune. All Jill had to do was open up and sang! And did!!! I didn't like people standing up blocking views. It almost ruined the show. Nothing wrong w/enjoying yourself but be respectful/mindful to everyone around you. There were no phones or smart glasses allowed. I get it but I think it's overkill to a certain degree. If you say no phones, stand on it at the start of the show & just escort people out that don't comply. The refreshment prices were ridiculous! I paid almost $60 for two cocktails, a can of water & a box of candy. Lesson learned, if you know what I mean... We had a blast & blew some cash... #GoSee

Such a cute place! Comedians were very funny! Sat in the front row and the comedians made some…read morefunny jokes to us! Had a few beers that were reasonably priced:)

Looking for a fun and affordable night out in San Francisco? Then look no further than Cheaper Than…read moreTherapy. The bar area has a great vibe and all the comedians were great! Haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Seriously go do it. The tickets are only $25 and you will be supporting local Bay Area comedians.

International Glam Institute is always so honored to provide complete makeup and hair design…read moreservices for the Bingbing Performing Club. Founder: Shelly Lee Dance Team: Shelley Lee, Kaiyi Du, Joanna Jia, Esther Liu, Sharon Lou, June Wong, Jing Lu, Helen Lu, Diana Zhang 9.19,2026 - 6.00PM San Mateo Performing Arts Center 600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo CA 94401 The place is amazing for your events, all the staff is so helpful and the place is so clean and organized. Michelle Prior and I, Ethel Reddy, are the co-owner of International Glam Institute. Together with our talented team of professional artist, we are proud to support all beauty and styling service needs for performers, photoshoots, bridal and special occasions. We are grateful for the opportunity to help bring each performance to life through creativity, beauty and excellence. This is the place you must book your events.

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?

Fell in love with this amazing studio. Such a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. Quality…read moreteachers, lots of performance opportunities and an opportunity to compete when children are ready! After all we'd been through in the past, we are blessed to have found the right match for my daughter.

NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS TO SAY about our dance studio! We LOVE B*Dazzled. My daughter is 7 and has…read morebeen dancing at this studio for 2 years now. I have always been impressed by how organized they are and how they keep us parents informed and up to date with everything our dancers have going on. From their monthly newsletters, to consistently sending us cute photos/videos on the Band app, down to how neatly labeled and packaged the costumes are when sent home, I have no idea how they keep up.. but they do! The teachers are very sweet, talented and dedicated- I love the fact that most of the teachers have been dancing at B*Dazzled since they were little and are still so involved. I also knew this was a great place to be once I met the director and learned that she actually knows her dancers. I can email her, ask her questions, and she is able to give me feedback as to what classes she thinks my daughter should be in. She has grown so much in her technique and confidence. She knows and loves all of her dance teachers and dance friends. My daughter used to be SO nervous before performing- to the point where she would get nauseated. But this year after recital was over, she said, "Mommy! I don't want to stop performing, I want to stay and keep dancing!!" If you are looking for a new dance studio that your child could grow in, build lasting friendships and make great memories at.. Look no more!

If you've never been to one of their musicals, do no hesitate any longer. This is the 4th show…read moreI've seen and as always it did not disappoint. This year's production was Mamma Mia!! The performers were amazing. It was electric and engaging and so much fun. Everyone singing and dancing under the stars of a warm Sonoma night. They have food trucks and beverages for purchase. There are only a few more performances left for this season. They will have a holiday performance in December. Check out the website, transcendencetheatre.org for more information.

Really fun experience to see Broadway performed outdoors and to experience the stage and…read moreperformance transform as the day gave way to the starry night sky. We found ourselves sitting next to small children who were having a small meltdown mid way through, but since it was outdoors, the sounds dispersed and we were still able to hear and enjoy the show. We've been twice. Both times it was a Broadway review. The first time was during the pandemic and we were all lined up watching from our cars like a drive in theater. It wasn't ideal, but it was greatly appreciated and shows how much they are dedicated to both their craft and to the community. They've also been incredibly supportive of health care workers who have so much during the pandemic. This year, we went to their "new" location in Sonoma. There is a VIP area with couches and such, but the non VIP area seemed more fun to me. There was a performance from a local dance school as well as different wineries and beverage you could chose from. There was a food truck or you could pack your own picnic and eat at the picnic tables there. Parking was a little confusing, but there were staff/volunteers that were really friendly and could point you in the right direction. We look forward to going again and seeing a full Broadway musical production.

This was a very good museum to find in Downtown San Leandro!!…read more I came in here while I was at the San Leandro Cherry Festival, and it was free to enter. This museum tells the history of San Leandro, with murals, exhibits, and photographs!! There's also an exhibit about redlining and housing discrimination in the city and the effects it has had on people! A small, but very informative museum!!!

I love still finding hidden gems in my hometown 18 years later and the community theater at the…read moreMuseum/Auditorium right next door to the Casa Peralta is my latest find. Two years ago, I wrote a blog post comparing movie theater to live theater - http://aroundthebayandaway.blogspot.com/2016/05/live-theater-vs-movie-theater.html discovering that live theater especially community theaters can be a much better value than going to the movies. With my introduction to the SL Player's performance of Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, I cannot wait to return to see what mystery they have in store for us next season. Since this is a community theater with a limited budget, chairs are just stackable chairs put out for the performance but once you are immersed in the storyline unfolding before you, you won't even care.

First time at the Fox Theater to see Brandon Flowers. I was pleasantly surprised that street…read moreparking was available for free after 6pm close to the theater. Walking around the area felt pretty safe. Entrance to the venue was the smoothest concert entrance procedure I have ever been through. Staff were friendly and helpful. The theater is beautiful and the seats in the mezzanine level were very comfortable, had ample leg room and cup holders. Food was available at the Den restaurant connected to the venue and the were were multiple bar areas The restrooms were clean. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here for a show!

Came here for the Passion Pit concert a week ago, and it reminded me of how much I like this venue!…read moreHave been here a for a couple concerts in the past including Alan Walker and Epik High. Pros: - I like that it's a smaller intimate venue, which makes it perfect for acts that are big names but maybe not popular right now (I think Passion Pit was a great example of that actually). - Really accessible bar in the back area, drinks are probably like $20 ish after tax, which I think is fair for avenue. I actually love that they have these reusable cups that you can dump in a special bin next to the trash cans, and they theoretically wash and reuse them. Had a really tasty and strong Dark n' Stormy there. - Very accessible and easy to get here - so easy to take BART from anywhere else in the East Bay and just walk over to the venue a couple blocks. - Pretty good air circulation if you get tired of being sweaty near the stage, you can go back to the other GA sections if you need to Cons: - Kind of a "smaller" vibe, so if it's someone playing who's REALLY popular, I could see it getting really crowded in the front pit area - Sound quality can feel a bit echo-y sometimes