Good place to hangout with friends. Cheap tickets on weekdays. Lots of seating and nice decor…read more There's a 2 drink minimum but drink prices are very reasonable. Didn't try the food. Decent crowd. Parking is in the lot at the Pike. On the day that we went, 4 out of the 5 comedians were not very funny. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely check out who's performing before you go.

The Laugh Factory in Long Beach is a nice venue in a great spot in Downtown Long Beach. Generally…read moreaffordable admission price. There's also a two drink min, but doesn't have to be alcohol. Service is pretty good and there's no bad spot in the house. Great for a date night or special celebration. Tickets are super easy to order online. Comic lineups can be mixed - expect a mix of talent unless you're there for a big household name. Being a New Yorker I know most famous comedians hone their craft at local comedy clubs so I don't mind a dud or two in the lineup if the remaining comics are good. So many great food options nearby on Pine Ave, the Pike and Shoreline Village. Super walkable. Hyatt Regency across the street if you want to make it a weekend or Staycation getaway. Movie theatres nearby too, as well as the Aquarium and whale watching boat tours. It's one more venue in a lineup of activities in Downtown LB to explore for special occasions and overall fun. A group of us took our girlfriend to the LF for her Birthday on a Saturday night and had a great time. Lots of laughs. Four of the 6 comedians were really funny so it was a fun night overall.

Awesome night .. fun spot ... then I Ordered a Nacho , 3 waters & a coke & cranberry ..$85 dollars…read more(WTF).. Nacho was junk and they added some Brisket (lol .. fuk I could count the Small Ass pieces of Brisket on 1 hand .. that was a joke ... 2 drink minimum , coke was the cheapest... save your money..

I love this place. They take cash and debit/credit. Safe. Lots of parking but it's taken quickly…read more Lots of food places to walk to around here. When you watch a comedy show here, please note that it is a two item minimum (food or drink). Items can run pretty pricey. Don't heckle .... You'll get booted. Lines run quickly. Security is nice. Servers are always so nice. We've come here more than 10 times and I love it. Inside is very clean. Restrooms are always clean and stocked up. Seems small but there is a lot of seating. Drink are delicious. Don't get the chips and salsa lol. It's way over priced for literally chips and salsa If you're really hungry, the quesadilla and wings are okay. Otherwise, eat when you get out.

We hired comedian Scott Wood for our Christmas dinner. Scott was Amazing and so funny. I laughed…read morethe entire time. He even got a at standing ovation. He was clean and engaged with the audience. Made my event so successful. Thank you Scott My communication with Steve Jameson, the coordinator, was easy and he always responded quickly. I highly recommend the comedy machine. Pam Byers

It was the perfect choice for hiring a comedy machine for My 8 years old daughter's birthday…read more Magician arrived on time, the theme was appropriate for 8 years old kids, and the magician kindly let the kids take photos with him. The kids and parents both had a great time. I am definitely requiring them for 9 years old my daughter's birthday party again. Oh! I am not sure that they have different acts though...

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!

Held2gether, Improv for Life is making such a difference in so many areas of my life; I had no idea…read morethe profound effect it would have. I just thought it would be fun, and it turned out to be so much more. Yes, it is fun! It is a beautiful escape from life's difficulties and filled with laughter, learning, and grace. Darren, Neil and the rest of the instructors and cast have created something very special here. Imagine a group of strangers from all walks of life coming together to create something magical. It is scary at first but the growth is quick and you are supported and encouraged so much more than you could imagine, not only by the instructors but that group of strangers who you bond with. Some of my biggest takeaways are to listen, (really listen), choose words wisely, and not to rush. This is not only true on the Held2gether stage but has carried over in my life. Give it a try, you won't regret it and you just may get hooked too. All are welcome and encouraged.

A great little bar with nightly entertainment. We went on a Wednesday night. $5 donation to a…read morecharity run by the musicians to teach poor kids music for free. 2 drinks minimum. The place opens at 8 pm but the music didn't start until 9:50 pm. It was pretty empty at the beginning but people started showing up later. Nice cool decor and lighting. Speakeasy and nightclub vibes. Excellent sound. Drinks were decent. No food available, so make sure to eat before coming. They have comedy nights and burlesque on weekends. I plan to go to a weekend show next.

I bought tickets for the Bad Bunny Superprebowl Burlisque scheduled for 730pm to 9:00pm…read more We got there early to get some good seats, we had General seating We happened to grab two bar stools by the main performance stage. I had to flag our assigned waitress to get some adult beverages. Ordered House wine and my wife ordered a sweet cocktail. We kept ordering drinks all night. The problem with that is that our waitress had to get flagged everytime! She never checked up on us. She attended to those that had reserved table seating. Very dissapointed on customer service. Overall the show was classy. Great choreography, vibing to some reggaeton music. No complaints about the show. We had fun! This place is the only Burlisque show that I know or aware of that is in the Long Beach area. Check the website to view the lineup. Category changes everytime. Great ambiance with clean restrooms. Parking will be on the street or timed parking structure. I would comeback. My experience only, yours might be better.

GUINNESS, YES If…read moreyou like Guinness, your gonna like this place. Everything has a bit of Guinness here. Surprisingly really good food for brunch too. Beef stew was really good and hearty. The chicken tenders are ginormous and the boxtys are interesting and delicious. Auld Dubliner also happens to be located at the pike outlets. A short walk away from the aquarium, shoreline village and pine st.

It's been almost 20 years since we've been coming to the Auld Dubliner (aka the auld Dub). When we…read morefirst heard the rumblings that the infamous Irish Pub Company was building a new Irish local, we couldn't wait for its opening. And since we first walked through the doors, we were in love. In love with the atmosphere, the perfectly pulled pints, the food (Dear God the Corned Beef Sandwich is a religious experience! ) and the characters of the staff. We've spent many occasions and life's moments here as well, From birthday dinners to at one time making it out Sunday Supper place to catch a traditional set and our dinner. The Sunday musicians are so good back in 2012 we hired a few to play at our engagement party, and brought a bit of the Auld Dub into our home. Today was no different, popped In for a family birthday celebration and stayed for a Sunday set. The music was fabulous the food amazing and the staff excellent! Ordered the usual: Curry Chips (cooked extra Well Done), and the best corned beef sandwich this side of the Atlantic! It's served perfectly on a crunchy swirled rye bread with an amazing apple jam of apples and caramelized onions. Just excellent! We also ordered an Irish Full Breakfast, which my soul craves every now and then! Basically you can't go wrong eating here.

We came on a Friday for a retirement party and we had a blast!…read more Service was fast and our waitress was very prompt. We had drinks, nachos and some other small plates and everything was tasty and fresh. The band, Knight Ryder, was awesome! 80s had the best music and is the best decade!

The Rockin' Bowl was very good! Lots of Avocado and Chicken!…read moreThe venue and entertainment were great! The bar was really difficult to get served and the female blonde bartender would bring part of what I ordered each time and then once again it was very difficult to get her to return with the rest of the order. Good ambiance and stage setting. 4 good bands in one night!

So happy to have found the Aurora Theater. Wanted to find a venue for a small covid safe birthday…read morecelebration, where we could have a movie night for our family. With our Disney+ account, the owner Charles was able to set up for us a completely private screening of the new Raya and the Last Dragon film. The independent play house seats 40-50, but was the perfect size for the 10 of us to spread out and be socially distanced, yet feel together. The inside of the theater is beautiful, with vintage seating from the 1940s. The price was affordable, as they are running a special rental price of $20/person for 3 hours. Charles was great to work with. He put so much work into his theater, and his passion for it shows. He is flexible and open to ideas. If you are looking for a safe and unique place to have a movie or game night with your group, I would highly recommend this theater!

The Aurora Theater is the perfect spot. We had a small screening and Charles was so kind and…read moreaccommodating. He mDe our experience smooth and seamless. Great communication! I highly recommend

This was my first visit to the Long Beach Terrace Theater to see Joe Satriani and Steve Vai touring…read moretogether as the SatchVai band. The venue has its own multi-story parking lot which is very easy to access, and only charges $15. We arrived thirty minutes before the show, and there was no line to enter the parking lot with many parking spaces available. After a very short walk across the garage and going up a one-story staircase (there is also an elevator), we were on the ground level with the theater. Unfortunately, you have to walk all the way around the large fountain area to reach the security checkpoint and entrance. There was no line and we passed through quickly. Luckily, after the show, you could walk directly to the garage without having to go around again. The theater seats around 3,000 people and has floor, loge, and balcony sections. It is very clean and has a modern feel. The main lobby is spacious and has high ceilings. There are bars on all levels, and some basic food items downstairs. There were also a few food and drink spots in front outside. The concert hall has very high ceilings and is also very modern. We sat on the floor in the second row. The seats were padded and comfortable, and the spacing between adjacent seats and between rows was good. The view of the performers was amazing. There was a large projection screen behind the stage, with various video playing throughout the show. There was some fog on the stage, and the lighting was good, but nothing exceptional. Sitting so close is great for pictures and videos, and you're oblivious to the other 2,900 people in the theater. It almost feels like you're getting a private performance. However, the sound can be hit or miss depending on the performers' preferences and venue's audio setup. The main speaker arrays here hang directly over the first few rows in front of the stage. For the opening band, we couldn't hear any of the guitars at all. Joe played almost completely through his on-stage amps only and the sound was perfect. Steve's mix was half through his amps and half through the main speaker arrays. We could hear his guitar, but not nearly as well as Joe's. It's not the venues fault, the sound is usually optimized for the majority of the theater, and the first few rows may suffer. The opening band was Animals As Leaders. I've seen them a few times over the years as an opener for Steve Vai. They are an instrumental guitar focused band with the unique characteristic that both guitarists use eight-string guitars which gives them a unique sound. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai started out the main show together. They are two of the greatest rock guitar legends to ever play. They played a few original songs together that they co-wrote, followed by both individual and joint performances of a dozen of their popular songs. Steve's unique three-neck Hydra guitar made an appearance. There was also an encore with cover versions of Rock and Roll and Born to be Wild. I've seen Joe 25 times and Steve seven times, and I'll continue to go to every show when they are in town. In between the opening band and the main show, we immediately went to use the ground level restrooms which are downstairs. The lines were already extremely long. On a whim, we went upstairs and the restrooms on both sides initially had very short lines. After only five minutes, the upstairs lines also started to get long. Go upstairs fast and you should have a much shorter wait. The show was great and I really liked the venue. It's modern, clean, and comfortable, with various amenities. The sound mix was a mixed bag sitting in front, but it wasn't the venue's fault. If you want the best chance of a good sound mix, don't sit up front. Parking was very convenient and very affordable. I would definitely come see a show here again. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I attended the long beach grand prix performance concert which Lupe FIASCo performed on Friday…read more04.17.2026 @6:30pmsh. It was an outside concert. The thing that stood out was the nice courtyard decor of water fountains. The vibe radiated as the fountains were sparkling, giving the ambiance of a fresh cool entertainment settimg. The outside really looks cool at night because of the lighting structure. I have been here many times before. Experiencing both indoor and outdoor venue entertainment. Just to name a few.. Jokoy, air supply, 90s old school R&B funk jam , Franki Valli and the list goes on. Its not very big inside, in comparison to Crypto or the inglewood forum but it does its job. Stadium seating could use some work if they decide to remodel in the future. Its a clean place with great acoustics. The only negative thing I have to say is the sale of alcoholic beverages! The venue shuts down completely early. Like 9pmsh! Unacceptable for an entertainment venue. I recommend watching concerts or any type of events in this area. Plenty of parking in the parking structure and surrounding businesses nearby. Long Beach is beautiful.