I was visiting family when I decided to come in here. I'm a member of 1662. All the members were…read morevery friendly and I got a great tour too. If I lived in the area I would definitely join this lodge. If anyone from 1812 is ever in Sitka I'd be thrilled to show them the same hospitality they showed me.

This lodge is terrific. It is very welcoming from your very first experience there. The members…read moreand leaders are very dedicated to helping provide support to entities both here at home and nation wide.

This review reflects the perspective of a swing dancer. Swing dance happens at Queen Bee's on…read moreTuesday evenings and consists of a lesson with a small dance party afterwards. The fee for the lesson and party is $15, for party only - $10. The announcement (https://www.queenbeessd.com/swign-dance) places the lesson at 6:30-7:30PM, the dance with DJ music is supposed to start at 7:30PM. On the day of my visit, the times were shifted by half an hour, so if you want to just dance, 8PM is the good time. The dance lesson by Mercedes Moore (yes, the great San Diego singer!) is excellent, most of the 20+ dancers appeared to be regulars and thus had accumulated significant amount of skill, yet due to small size of group, a true beginner should feel OK. Unlike most places in San Diego, this one has noticeably more leads (traditionally men) than follows (women), so this venue might be great for a true beginner follower. During the social party few more dancers appeared, but the group remained pretty small, and by 9PM it became hard to find a dance partner (the music was still going on). Some logistics: the free (street) parking is very limited. The best paid parking is across the street in a well-lit parking lot ($5 for two hours). The wooden floor is of OK quality, the seating is adequate for the small crowd. As always for small gatherings, bringing one's own dance partner is recommended, although on the day I have visited, it was easy for follows to find a lead. Overall: a true beginner follow should definitely check out this venue. An intermediate lead that wants just to dance, should consider bringing his own follower.

Queen Bee's definitely has character... and by character, I mean you can tell this place has been…read morearound for a minute. Came here for a wrestling event and the place was PACKED. No AC, shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone, and moving around felt like being in a battle royal before the matches even started. Parking...Well, it's North Park, so you already know that's part of the adventure. Expect to do a few laps and maybe say a quick prayer. That said, we made it happen and had a great time. The crowd brought the energy, the wrestling was entertaining, and honestly, the packed-out atmosphere made it feel like a big event. Just come prepared to sweat a little and earn your parking

I have gone a few times over the last 15 years…read more Parking is first come first serve and in the surrounding neighborhoods and then you use the heel and toe express to get over to the street fair. The fair is free to walk around, shop, buy food and drink, listen to the bands. The bands are loud and there are several sound stages. There are booths selling the festival merch, like shirts and hats, and I assume that helps to continue to put on the festival\. The ad said 300 vendors, not sure if there were really 300, but there were a bunch for sure. Definitely a fun thing to check out if you are in the area and wanting a street festival to try.

People who don't like street fairs never leave their house. I've heard about this fair for years -…read moreit's always the last weekend in September. And it can be pretty hot in Sept, so bring your floppy hats and plenty of water. This was the 40th year with 66 bands - some are 'hit or miss' - but a great selection of music. Lots of vendors for things like solar panels to pest control to food. Most of the food is a little deeper in the festival - but you've got your solid basics: gyros, bbq, and ..... well......fried. Pup friendly but be sure to travel on the off-hours. Nice selection of pet friendly vendors too (leashes, bowls, tons of pet stuff)! Lots of fun for the whole family - it's nice to get out after being locked down for so many years!

Lobby Bar is our favorite bar in Sycuan Casino. Our…read morefavorite bartenders, Bobbie during the day and Mark at night, always keep the fun vibe alive. During our stay we were also tended to by Andrew and Ivan, both cool cats as well. Always willing to help when the Players Club card won't turn the light green on the machine. LOL! When we initially arrived and our room wasn't quite ready, we were hanging out with Bobbie at the Lobby bar. We realized that we had forgotten our Players Club cards. We were to leave to get new ones, when Bobbie told us to sit tight and she summoned someone to come to us. Outstanding service. Always a fun time at the Lobby Bar.

Our party of 11 booked a Game Show to celebrate our friend's birthday. I've always passed by the…read moreRed Door Escape Room at the Fashion Valley mall and it looked unassuming from outside, so I never realized how big it was and how many events they host! For parking, I suggest parking by the JC Penny. After checking in on the first floor, the group takes an elevator down the basement where all the game rooms are located. After winding down a long hallway, we reached the Game Show Studio. There are cubbies available to place your belongings but we were able to bring our bags with us inside. We had a party of 11 and we divided into two groups. A group of 14 (to maybe 16) can fit in this room where each person has a buzzer. The experience lasted maybe 45 minutes and it was filled with interactive games. I had a great time because it was only our friend group inside. I'm not sure how it would be if there were other groups in there with you. Shoutout to our wonderful hosts Lyv and Shawn for making my first experience at a Game Show Studio memorable! Overall, this is a fun, wholesome activity to book with your friends and try once. I'm not sure if I'd do this exact game show again but I'm curious to try other events that Red Door offers!

I've always been a huge fan of escape rooms, but never knew Red Room also hosted a Game Show…read moreexperience! A friend discovered this, so we decided to come check it out. We had 11 people in our group, and were lucky enough that nobody else booked the same slot, so we were able to compete amongst ourselves. There is an option to book for a private party though, if you want to ensure you aren't paired with any randos.  We played a variety of games such as Survey Showdown, Wheel of Wonder, Tic Tac Trivia, Name That Price, and High-Lo. Our hosts were super fun and engaging! Loved the buzzers, the big wheel, and all the lights and music, it almost felt as if we were actually on a game show. Some hiccups with the plinko chips getting stuck or falling out, but not really a huge deal. Winning and losing teams got to pose for pictures with a large and small trophy, respectively.  Overall, this was a fun experience and highly recommend for anyone who has always wanted to experience being on a game show, without the pressure on actually being on one that will be aired on TV! The option to book private parties makes this a great option for team-building excursions as well.

30 years ago I was here for something when it was the East County Performing Arts Center...honestly…read moreno clue who i saw perform here. This past weekend I attended day 1 of a dance competition. My daughter's old studio was here and she wanted to watch her friends solo's. Parking = Easy ......with a drug induced crazy person in the lot. Entrance = metal detector's and bag search (insane! I've never experienced this at a dance competition before!) Snack bar = looked good! Bathrooms = Clean and ample stalls Seating = beautiful space!!! Stage = Beautiful! Sound quality = amazing I would like to see a show here at some point...it just seems so far away but really it's not

I finally got to check out The Magnolia for the first time (GASP!) even though I literally grew up…read morein El Cajon (DOUBLE GASP!) ~ What better way to spend my first time there than with a John Cusack Q&A?! Didn't eat here... they have food?!! But my drink was nice n strong for the price, and service was good. Super rad spot! Hope to go back for another cool event soon.

I absolutely love the University Club. It is a private club and I am not a member, so I am really…read moreexcited when I get the chance to go. For several years, my husband's company had their annual award banquet there. It would always start out before sunset so that we had great views. Each side of the room offers a view of downtown and beyond. Then they would have a very professional staff passing appetizers and serving cocktails, and then a fancy dinner. Another time, my husband surprised me with a show at Symphony Hall downstairs, that included drinks and desserts at the University Club upstairs. It was beautiful and indulgent. More recently, a friend had given us tickets to Sunset Sips, a monthly themed-tasting. It was Spanish-themed when we went. They had vendors set up with various Spanish wines and liquors. They even included a couple of small appetizers to set off the them. A little over a week ago, a friend invited me to a San Diego Magazine party. It was a bit less "all inclusive" as the first cocktail was included, but after that it was a cash bar. They had some passed appetizers and a cold appetizer buffet. It was beautiful as always, had a DJ and some cute games, as well as a raffle. We were able to take a few photos before sunset. I cannot comment on the University Club membership, or any of the regular dining, as I have always come for a special event in the private event room. I hope I get invited back there soon!

If you enjoy dining with your (white) grandparents in a deathly silent mausoleum, this place is…read morefor you. I researched online and their membership is way down because downtown San Diego is dead. There are way better options if you're looking for a lively place to conduct business and network. Also, if you are a person of color, you most likely work here, NOT a member. This is still clearly mostly a club for old, white, powerful men. As a diverse woman of color, I did not feel welcome. In fact, I was DISINVITED to join. In writing. Nice views but is it worth the $750 initiation fee and monthly dues of $260 and up? (It is not. Lol. I found much better alternatives at a much lower price point without a one-year contract commitment.)

what do you get when you combine all you can eat free popcorn, a jukebox, an arcade and a back room…read morebonus sitting area? Dyno Bar! This is the bonus sitting area, dinosaur themed, for a roarin' good time! Plush burgundy leather-esque seats, a large Godzilla mural, and lots of place to sit! this joint knows how to do kitch, grit and charm all in one. fun place with good vibes all around! $5 an arcade card, serving up hoppy soda water fire non drinkers. Hard to get the bartenders attention, typical for a bar. Free parking in the lot next door between 5-6pm, otherwise $5 valet parking. Taco truck outside not always open, like when I went, it wasn't.

Horrible experience, bouncers couldn't be more rude…read more Very disappointed overall because this was a go-to spot previously. Highly recommend anywhere else