Attended the Bhangra competition which was 10+ stars and the venue worked for this event but it is…read moreneeding some love. Parking here is nightmare and so try use a ride share or public transportation if you can. We were part of the first crowd to arrive so perhaps that is why we saw a little bit of disorganization and people unsure of what they needed to do and confusion with seats, which the usher blamed the event organizer. Intimate space which is great for this type of event but needs some TLC and after an hour and a half I was shifting in my seat. Not comfy so we left at half time. Brilliant experience to see these high energy and fun performances and support young people.

Went to the Strand for the "Imagine Van Gogh" exhibit…read more Parking was a bit difficult to find, but we managed to get a nice spot about a block away. There are a few pay lots nearby and some street parking. Just be patient and creative. The staff was helpful and friendly. The exhibit itself was really nice, well done, well lit and well prepared. My pics are just a taste of it. You will learn a lot about the painter.

Many (I mean many) times we have drove and walked past the marquee but never went in. One day we…read moresaw that they would be presenting West Side Story we decided to go see a show. The seating is setup like a dinner theater the front half has tables and seats, these are the most expensive at $20.00-$25.00 and the back half are regular seats which are $18.00. The venue as a whole is very beautiful and much larger than one would assume by looking at the exterior. There is also a room in which you can purchase beverages and snacks for cheap. The theater itself is beautiful with its high ceiling and chandelier you can tell it is an older building which adds to the beauty. The only downside is it was a little bit drafty so bring a sweater or jacket. The stage was the right height so everyone even the people sitting in the back could see the stage well. The actors were great and so were the musicians and the set was very well thought out and worked well with its limited settings. After the show I felt bad for not coming to see a show sooner!

From the owner: Riverside Theatre Works is a non-profit performing arts center dedicated to enriching the cultural…read morelife of Hyde Park and the surrounding communities by producing professional, family-oriented theatrical productions that are entertaining, challenging and educational, as well as offering instruction to children and adults in music, dance, and theatre arts. We strive to reach a diverse community through affordable ticket rates, scholarships and outreach programs all while nurturing the talents of local artist through training, employment and development opportunities in an organizational environment that honors every person.

I went to the semifinal show held at the Coolidge Corner theater. We were a few minutes late, due…read moreto rush hour traffic, and had a friend saving seats for us. We were surprised to find a line at the top of the stairs! It was a fairly quick wait in line before we were seated and the show began. The stories themselves? Good, to very good. I was surprised to see most of these people to tell a story in the allowed 3 minutes. It was very enjoyable to listen to most of them. What didn't I enjoy? The emcee was not good. Haltingly passed information on to the crowd, and awkwardly moved the show along. The musical intermission of sorts - seemed strikingly out of place and fairly inappropriate in it's introduction and presentation. I like the idea of how the show works, with audience participation, it seemed like there were a few stressors going on that didn't normally occur, perhaps cause the first year of shows were drawing to a close? Who knows. I'd go back to see one of the shows. Usually held at bars, a good opportunity to grab a drink, a meal and be entertained.

Took a weekly 4-week class Intro to Storytelling last year…read more Each week instructor reminded participants to "own your story and allow yourself to be vulnerable." I did just that. On week 3 we each told our stories to the class for feedback. When I was done telling mine that instructor's feedback (in front if me and the entire class) was, "I'm not buying your story and no one else will either." Thankfully two participants called her out as did I. A few days later I sent her an email to let her know that she had made a mistake. Never received a reply. It's probably best for this organization to screen their instructors for actual TEACHING ABILITY (and not hire adult children with unresolved passive aggressive tendencies who will attempt to do harm to people for being vulnerable) which is different from being able to tell a story in front of a group. Regretfully I can't recommend MASSMOUTH as a teaching entity. Since I've not attended their slams I am unable to comment on that.

What a great theater nestled in a cute little neighborhood! My daughter gifted us tickets so off…read morethe JP we went. There is on street parking and a municipal lot behind the main street business. Enter through the side door and you're in the main waiting area with plenty of historic pictures and local art. The theater upstairs and you're transported to another time. Local theater is so important. The production was good and we loved seeing local actors. Would recommend.

What a special place this is! I did not realize that this group had been in operation for 100 years…read moreuntil I attended the performance yesterday. The building is a beautiful historic building. It is also wheelchair accessible. The performance of Miss Holmes was really good. Good acting, and the set was really clever and creative. They also had snacks during intermission. Only a dollar for a bag of chips or a soda! The ticket price was also very reasonable. I can't wait to see their next play!

I saw a benefit for Haiti last night at Island Pride and I just wanted to say that it was a blast…read moreof a show at a great venue. It was cool to see so many artists and bands from all over the north east come out to support a cause. Thanks Island Pride for putting on a great show.

I'm not a clubber but I had fun with my friends here. It was a small crowd but I like that. It's…read more20$ to get in which I think is way to pricy for that place. Cash only bar but the ATM isn't costly.

I came here for Tickle Me Tuesday. It was closed, nobody around. The poster shown in the picture…read moreeven has today's date on it.

I've been meaning to check out the free "Your Terrible Ex!" show at The Riot Theater for a few…read moremonths now. But it takes place at 10pm on a Friday night, and I tend to have to wake up early the next day. So what finally brought me out to this area of JP? A free ComedySportz Improv show courtesy of CSZ Boston and the Yelp Elite Culture Club. With ComedySportz at 8pm - 9:30pm (free for me that night only, otherwise $15 plus $1.50 fee) and Your Terrible Ex! from 10pm - 11:30pm (free all the time, whether for you or for me), I decided, yes, it was time. I would show up for the first, and just simply stay put for the 2nd. Being a girl arriving by myself, I drove by maybe 6-8 times before a driver magically appeared to get into the car situated right on the corner by The Riot Theater. I didn't want to park too long a walk away, although there were some spots maybe 3 blocks off on South Street. According to their website, The Riot Theater, is housed in A Far Cry Chamber Orchestra's storefront rehearsal space, and seeks to bring quality comedy to a part of Boston that has a wealth of support for the arts but little in the way of a regular comedy scene. ComedySportz was fun and entertaining, and entirely family friendly - but I knew this already from a past experience. Ideas were requested of the audience, so it was interactive and what I imagine improv to be - thinking on your feet with information that you have no control over. A myriad of games were played, each with its own name and rules, such as Pile Up, Dirty Hand Randy, Five Things, I Can Do Better, Four Corners, Twinsies (with actual physical audience participation) and 185. I found out that night for the first time that ComedySportz is not just a Boston Institution, but is located in 23 cities across the country, and even in Manchester, UK and Berlin, Germany! That was pretty cool. After the ComedySportz crowd (aka tonight's loyal fans) exited to high fives from our show's cast, a new group took over the space, removed the score screen, set up some folding chairs along the stage, and adjusted the audience's seating a bit. We were told that Your Terrible Ex! would start 5 min late as always. A single private bathroom was available for use, and concessions were available at a table by the entrance. As often happens at events, the headlining show was preceded by a pre-show. And this evening, the guest comedy troupe was The Gorge, a four person group. Perhaps I missed something, but I didn't remember any audience participation. They just flung themselves into acting out a number of situations that confused me and seemed to confuse their improv partners as well. After The Gorge were done, Naffy Improv took over the stage for Your Terrible Ex!, interviewing one eager audience volunteer about his ex with whom he and his current girlfriend (who had introduced them) were no longer friends with. Taking from the interview the fact that he'd gone to museums on dates with this art student ex, the cast ran with it and came up with a skit that took place in a museum. Swears and certain intimate body parts were tossed nilly willy. The scene from Ghost was reinacted to a degree. Children died. Wine was bought; then promptly broken over someone's head. Oregano was requested. Naffy did a bit better on the improv front. Professionally, both groups were a bit lacking, as they would react to each other's bits when as actors they should not have. But hey, it was a free show that runs on donations. Based on this one visit, my order of preference by sheer entertainment value would be: ComedySportz, Naffy, guest group. Background music beat through the wall from Jeanie Johnston Pub & Grill next door, where it was suggested that we could grab a quick shot since The Riot Theater didn't have anything alcoholic.

This review is for Riot Stand Up Comedy at the Riot Theater in Roslindale, Saturday night at 10pm…read more I would not recommend this comedy venue for anyone over the age of about 30. On this evening, the audience was made up of comics and friends and partners of comics, and then there was our group. It's a very small space, so we immediately stuck out. Initially we didn't find the host or the first couple of comics very funny, and we politely chuckled and smiled. As the night wore on, the comics seemed to take offense that we were not laughing, and took it as a personal challenge to "break" us down, until toward the end of the evening the entire focus was on us. The jokes also got more vulgar with one pointing to our group to see if we might want to try a couples swap. The last straw was the next comic who worked himself up to saying he wanted to blank us and we just walked out. I can understand that this is a venue for budding comics to try develop a craft, but this group of 20- and 30-somethings couldn't connect outside their own generation. Some jokes were mildly funny, but too many had obscure references and missing punch lines. Even more, most of them didn't grasp the basic concept of comedy--present your material and if it doesn't get a laugh, you move on rather than take offense and single out or bully people not laughing.

We had a great experience working with Neon Lighthouse fir our wedding - they played a fantastic,…read morelively set that kept everyone dancing all night. Whem my sister and her friend asked to play the violin during one of the band's sets, the band members were not only supportive but totally encouraged their participation. The band members were a joy to work with. Ken was friendly, approachable, and genuinely interested in understanding our vision for the wedding.

We were very happy to have Neon Lighthouse perform at our June wedding. The band is very lively and…read moreupbeat and kept our dance floor packed the whole night. They played a great mix of songs throughout the night and we got many compliments from our guests on the band! Ken was great to work with prior to our wedding too helping us with ceremony music, introduction music, timeline, etc. Overall a very talented and fun band to have at your wedding, thank you!!

Student centered, high expectations and caring for each student. They give 100% to all families…read moreand do so much for the community!

They are the most amazing caring dance teachers! They are always doing community service. They…read morelove all the kids as if they were their own.They go above and beyond for all the children. At recital time they hand design costumes, headpieces and shoes for all the children. The kids love to go to dance class. My daughter has been dancing with them for 38 years, now my granddaughter dances also. I can't Thank them enough for all they do!