Reggie is the best! We did the dirty dancing lift for our wedding and he helped us so so much we…read moredefinitely couldn't have done it without him. We are now learning a bunch of fun cool acro stuff from him- we are addicted. Nicest people, a great work out and so much fun. Highly recommend!!

Just over a year ago, I visited Las Vegas with some friends, and saw an incredible show called La…read moreReve (The Dream). I turned to them and said, "Guys, this is my new hobby," to which they responded, "Yeah, right, John, sure." Well, I showed them. That weekend, upon returning home to Houston, I noticed a friend had invited me to a circus show she was in at Discovery Green. I didn't really know what I was looking at at the time, but it was cool enough that I asked her how I could join. A year later, I'm totally hooked. I take classes at three different studios these days. I like each of them for different reasons, but Cirque La Vie is my favorite. For one thing, CLV is -- to my knowledge -- the only circus troupe in Houston which also offers classes (or, on the flip-side, the only place offering classes which is also a circus troupe). As a result, it feels the most like a family. CLV's also got the most range of skills. While other studios in Houston only deal with aerial arts, CLV has jugglers, acrobats, stilt-walkers, contortionists, flow artists, and so on. There's even an apparatus for practicing tightrope, and talk of getting a trampoline. The biggest downside to CLV is probably the current lack of options for higher-level aerialists to take classes -- most likely a consequence of the limited space with which they struggled until their recent move. At the time of this writing, CLV only has level-one classes for aerials; but its teachers do offer private lessons, and they're worth it.

It's always a vibe in here I don't think they have food…read more But the service is always on point and the music is always a vibe

I rarely go to bars anymore let alone consume alcohol - I haven't had an adult beverage since…read morebefore COVID - but yesterday, I had the chance to check out this interesting nightspot in Houston's Spring Branch neighborhood called Eighteen Ten Ojeman. My friend's band, Zenjii, had a live performance there. A power outage befell the establishment (thanks for nothing, Centerpoint!) so the show was switched from inside to the patio. I'll say that the patio is a bit on the gritty side but has a really cool, summertime-in-the-backyard kind of vibe. I was drawn to the numerous street signs and license plates that were strewn throughout. Thankfully, the weather was cooperative enough. I did have a chance to check the interior. While virtually pitch black, I was able to see some pinball machines and a pool table. On a normal day, the place is likely buzzing. If the patio presented itself as a place for tailgates and barbecues then the inside was a badass combination of dive bar, honky tonk, and punk rock club. And because I don't drink alcohol, I settled on a Mexican Coke, which was a decent $3.25. When I took my first sip, I was taken back to the summers of my youth when I went home to the Philippines after the school year. The opening of the bottle left a bit of a weird taste in my mouth so I decided to pour the rest in a complimentary plastic cup. And Coke - no matter what flavor it is - tastes better in a plastic cup, but that's a different story for another day. As for the staff, everyone from Becca to Jeremy is pretty cool. Even those who served me the Coke were down-to-Earth. They didn't ask me for ID. *Laughs* But seriously, Eighteen Ten Ojeman is a great place to pull up to in Spring Branch after you have some legit Korean BBQ, which the area is known for.

I've done about 4-5 escape rooms, and this one was the most immersive…read more I recommend giving yourself 10-15 minutes to find the place. Finding it was kind of like a mini-escape room in itself! You go through an entrance that kind of looks like a hotel building ish. You'll still be outside and inside an elevator Theme: you'll figure out what happened to houdini. And right from the get go (when you do find the actual place), it feels incredibly immersive In terms of difficulty, this one one of the more easier ones. I went with 3 other people who have never done an escape room before, and we all succeeded. Some challenging puzzles but nothing you can't figure out with some trial and error This feels a little more on the pricier side ($64/person), but you semi-interact with the "staff" (where most escape rooms they leave you alone). But all in all, probably the most unique one I've done!

Strange Bird is located in a small suite inside of a large office complex so directions are…read moredefinitely needed to find your way. Once there, the escape room is a wonderful way to spend a hot summer afternoon in the cool a/c and out of the Houston heat! There's a clean and bright minimalistic waiting area with clever quirky riddles, bird pics and signs on the walls. (Sidenote: the bathroom is a time portal so be careful). When the escape room event begins Madame Daphne comes out to greet your group and leads you to her tarot reading room where she does readings for about 2 people after handing each person a liability waiver that's kept in their own personalized box, each disguised as a book she pulls from her bookshelf. You crumble your waiver up and throw it in the birdcage with her co-worker Sir Walter, who is in charge of the forms. Each person puts their belongings away for safekeeping in Madame Daphne's wardrobe. It's recommended to put your cellphone away but you are allowed to keep it in case you feel you might need your flashlight. That is the only reason you are to use your cell phone once inside. When everyone's items are stored away and after going over the rules, Madame Daphne leads you into her seance parlor. She uses your group's help to channel the ghosts of Harry Houdini and strange things begin to occur as Houdini confirms he's in the room with you. He demands that Madame Daphne leave and you and your group are then left to solve various clues to free his ghost and yourselves from the escape room. The sound and visual effects, realistic props and stellar acting by the individuals who portray Madame Daphne and the ghost of Harry Houdini make this a truly immersive experience. It's easy to see why this escape room has been ranked as the best one in the country.

This local theatre puts on a lot of really cute shows every year. They typically have a nice…read moreseason with some big hits and cute shows. They are also wonderful to work with if you need something terribly- like an entire show of costumes to rent. The prop and costume houses are fantastic. Next season they are doing two of my personal favorites: Avenue Q and 25th Annual Spelling Bee!

@#$%, @#$%, @#$%…read more The Masquerade Theatre (Woohoo! As good as it gets!) is no more. Any millionaires out there to save them? PLEASE????? http://blogs.houstonpress.com/artattack/2012/04/masquerade_theatre_stops_singi.php

I'm quite impressed with this dance school. Been to many others but this has been the best so far…read morefor the following reasons: 1) tons and tons of choices in class times and days 2) good discounts so added a second class for or 1/2. The price 3) they sell gently used shoes - tap ballet jazz - they are resellers for parents 4) staff is lovely not pretentious or stuck up. You can tell they love their job and their studio 5) pretty good drop off pick up. Behind building so safer for girls than in front by kroger 6) local girls from SBISD so if you are from the area your daughter Will probably find a classmate 7) recital is optional I like that you have a choice in spending the extra money I kept driving by and my daughters kept begging me to ask. My only complaint is with myself. ..I wish I would have stopped in sooner! I will repost at the end of the year (may 2015) to see if the teaching is good too. So far my girls (10 and 11) are excited about class.

Excellent instruction. Great social interaction between students and staff…read more Many social events and fun activities and functions.

Getting my voice back on track for music I have in the works and decided to work with Tom. When I…read morefound out that he use to be Beyoncé's vocal coach, I was sold! Lol Tom and his wife Colleen are simply the best. He will help you with your musical goals and his techniques will help strengthen your voice and increase your vocal stamina. He is so encouraging and honest. He doesn't promise everyone stardom-if it happens it happens- but he will make sure you reach the full potential of your vocal ability. If you follow and practice the breathing, control, and vocal tips that he teaches, I promise with time your voice will get stronger and you will be able to sing on another level. I'm been singing since I was 2 years old, and had a group with my sisters. Through the years I developed incorrect techniques that always left my voice strained and tired after performances, after working with Tom I am developing ways to cure those bad habits that are not conducive to proper singing. He guides you with the right way to sing a song and your voice will thank you for it. He's sessions are $175 for 50 minutes and you book through Colleen. He records the session and sends them to you so you can study and practice and see your progress. The studio is located in the spring branch area. So many of his students have successful careers in music. I hope I'm next :)

My daughter started doing vocal lessons with Tom about four month ago. Previous to that she had 4…read moreyears of vocal lessons with someone else but during the four month with Tom, she has learned more than in all the previous years! Tom immediately knew where she struggled and how to fix it, where she wanted to be with her voice and how she can get there. From lesson one everything has improved: her voice, her warm up, her confidence in her voice and her overall performance. Today she performed three songs at his show case and she did great (and so did his other students).We are so happy that we made the switch, even though it was hard to leave the previous teacher (one gets connected after so many years). Tom's knowledge of voice and vocal technique is amazing and if you are serious about being a singer. He is the right person to go to!

Very professional, yet friendly. Teacher was Wonderfully helpful & detailed with instruction.read more

Wonderful teachers!! All star talents!! They bring out the talent in students and put together…read moregreat shows. They care and have the right temperament. The instructors are the best in Houston.

This wasn't worth it. 60 coins, $50, nothing. Claws were weak, would pick up a plush slightly then…read moredrop it at any movement. Another family after us went in and the worker started opening the machines and moving the plushies to what seems to be more achievable. The next family got some and got ones we tried at. We picked them up and the claw just let go before it could even move to the exit. Honestly, was very excited at first, was let down. Don't waste your money. Go to Bellaire, worth it and claws aren't weak.

It's a really great claw machine arcade , the employees are sweetie pies , I don't feel like I lost…read moremoney , I had a great time and felt good to win 30 prizes and trade in for this big girl . Groupon has a great deal as well it saved me 40 dollars . I'll come back again I hope they get to expand.