Largo at the Coronet is an art venue and bar located in West Hollywood. The venue offers patrons a wide array of performances, including plays and musical guests. A full calendar of events is available online as are tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the Largo box office or over the phone. The theater also features a bar where patrons can purchase drinks before any performance. For further inquiries, phone Largo at the Coronet.
Led by producer Joseph Stern, the award-winning Matrix Theatre Company hosts theater productions in a variety of genres. Visit the website to view a calendar of upcoming productions or to purchase tickets.
Locals and tourists alike are enchanted by the beauty and serenity of the Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District, which was designed by Bernard Maybeck in the style of Greek and Roman architecture for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This San Francisco landmark is a popular backdrop for wedding and other formal pictures. Built around a man-made lagoon at its original site, the palace is one of the last remaining structures of that World Fair. It appeals to people of all ages, in particular to couples, photographers, history enthusiasts and architecture buffs.
Parking and public transportation at Palace of Fine Arts
Parking is free in a small parking lot, as well as on the street. The San Francisco Muni 15 bus line from downtown stops a few blocks away.
Best and worst time to go to Palace of Fine Arts
Any time of the year is good to visit this landmark. It's typically busy on the weekends. To avoid the crowds, visit either early in the morning or in the evening.
Admission to Palace of Fine Arts
Admission is free. The rotunda is inaccessible when weddings or other events are taking place.
Must see/do at Palace of Fine Arts
Check out the architectural details of the rotunda. Visit the Innovation Hanger in the palace's exhibit hall, which is free and open on Wednesdays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other places to visit near Palace of Fine Arts
Nearby, in the Presidio, is the Walt Disney Family Museum, which features exhibits on the life and work of the founder of Disneyland. Also close by is the Fort Mason Center, which is home to several small museums and galleries, such as the Mexican Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery. About three miles away, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge is the Fort Point National Historic Site, a brick fort that the United States built before the Civil War to protect the San Francisco Bay.
Insider tip for visitors to Palace of Fine Arts
Read the street signs when you park on the street to avoid getting a parking ticket. Be sure you are not parked during street cleaning hours. Also, check for the time limit for parking on that street.
Author's bio: Susan Echaore-McDavid writes Take 25 to Hollister, a blog about Hollister, San Benito County and nearby areas.
A must see destination for arts and theater fans of all ages and the backbone for performing arts in Phoenix, Herberger Theater Center is home to plays, dance performances, an art gallery and even art education and outreach programs.
Parking and public transportation at the Herberger Theater Center
Visitors to the Herberger Theater Center should park in the Arizona Center Parking Garage at 400 North 5th street. Half price parking vouchers are available, but only through the box office. Taking the Valley Metro light rail? Get off at the 3rd Street and Washington stop and head a few blocks north. A number of Valley Metro bus routes also run nearby the facility.
Best and worst time to go to the Herberger Theater Center
Performances and plays happen year round, but the late summer and early fall (August / September) are less active. Schedule too busy to make a weekend show? Try partaking in a "Lunchtime Theater" event. Want to avoid groups of school kids? Go on a Friday or Saturday night. Tired of sweltering in the midday heat? Catch a Sunday afternoon matinee. The options are endless.
Admission to the Herberger Theater Center
Tickets vary in price depending on the show you're seeing and what time of day the show is playing. Evening performances range between $15 and $50 depending on where you want to sit.
Must see/do at the the Herberger Theater Center
Performing arts fans should see a play on one of the Herberger Theater Center's three stages. Groups looking to host a party or reception should visit the Art Gallery on site, and Bob's Spot which provides catering as well as breathtaking views of the Herberger Theater Center. Sculpture fans will want to stop by the Outdoor Spaces which feature a number of works from Arizona-based artist, John Waddell.
Other places to visit near the Herberger Theater Center
There is plenty of dining, entertainment and shopping nearby the Herberger Theater Center. Looking to catch a movie? Visit the AMC 24 Theater a few blocks away. Sports fans can catch a Suns or Diamondbacks game within walking distance. Hungry? Grab a bite to eat at Hannys or Desoto Central Market.
Insider tip for visitors to the Herberger Theater Center
Want to get your fill of the arts on a budget? Buy a ticket to Lunch Time Theater. It happens every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday just after noon and features some of the hottest up-and-coming theater acts.
Author's bio: Chad Birt has lived in Phoenix for 9 years. He's a bike rider, bookworm and freelance writer.
Showcase Live is a 16,000-square-foot performance venue that features live performances from the top artists in jazz, rock, country, hip hop and more. Showcase Live is home to a restaurant and bar that can accommodate more than 500 seated guests, as well as 1,000 standing patrons. Call to schedule a private party.
Originally founded in 1964 and existing in its current location since 1987, Berkeley's Black Repertory Group has been helping Black culture thrive in its communtiy for decades. Its spacious, 250-seat theater on Adeline Street has played host to numerous African-American icons of film, theater, music and comedy over the years, and also hosts children's summer camps. The non-profit group puts on its own productions at this site, those of other theater groups, in addition to talent shows, town meetings and book signings.
The Sands Bethlehem Event Center is a venue featuring musicals, comedies and other events for the entire family to enjoy. Performers have included Larry the Cable Guy, Glen Campbell, Boyz II Men, Rick Springfield, Jay Leno, Creed, Kathy Griffin, Kansas and Gabriel Iglesias. The venue also features suite services and catering and its Vision Bar nightclub and restaurant.
