Visiting spring training for the 1st time and this ballpark was top of my list. Being a newer…read morepark, it was clean and beautiful. I enjoyed the layout and fan activities. There really is no bad seat. The smaller ballparks provide an up close experience at a more affordable price point than during the season. I will definitely return to this park for another cubs game!

This review of Sloan Park is for Breakaway Festival, a two-day EDM festival that was held on the…read moregrounds. While you could pay for parking at the venue, I'm not about that life, so I found parking in the residential neighborhood that's close to the Park. It took me about 10-15 minutes to walk over. First off, let's talk about the main purpose of Sloan Park: spring training for the Chicago Cubs. I know spring training is a big deal in Phoenix, but I was impressed with how nice this stadium is. It may not have the history of Wrigley Field but it's a super nice venue. As far as the festival experience, everything was smooth. The grounds were well maintained, getting in and out was relatively easy, and I didn't run into any issues. Exactly what you're looking for when you attend a music festival. I'll have to stop by for a spring training game next time around!

Very nice ticket office for the Oakland A's spring training facility. Pay zero online fees in…read moreperson.

This seemed like a pretty nice little ball park, I went into the Cubs Pro shop and over paid for a…read moreshirt for my son and a hoodie for myself. Spring Trainning doesn't start till march 4th but there were pitches and catchers working out, even though they didn't have anything open to the public besides the pro shop I walked around the backside of the ball park and saw Jeff S. pitching coach Larry Rothchild and abunch of kids! haha hopefully this is the year! Go Cubs Go!

This goes out to all my fellow cinephiles. Love planning a movie night here for all the movies I'm…read moretoo impatient to wait for on streaming platforms. It does have its quirks -the rewards program is pretty mid compared to AMC's- but joining at least gives you discounted movie tickets and discounted concessions. For someone that can't make the committment to go multiple times a week, this is honestly fine for me. I do wish they had something like the Harkins loyalty cup though. Their kettle corn is my favorite, and the snack pack is - in my opinion - the perfect portion size for one person to munch on. I'd skip on the pretzel bites. I also like ordering my snacks for pickup right before the movie so that I can just walk in and grab them - no need to stand in line. Some of the theater rooms have tables that swivel out from the chairs - this is gamechanging for when you have multiple snacks to hold. I don't think all the rooms have them though, but it was a very pleasant surprise the first time I saw them. I also love that the aisles are very spaced out and the height between each one is enough that you don't get peoples heads in the way if theyre in front of you. You get a clear view of the screen from every aisle. One time I went to a first screening of the day at 9:30am and the theater is advertised as opening at 9am, but the staff didn't unlock the front lobby doors until around 9:15. The other people there and I were a bit confused, but generally the staff is kind. Theaters and restrooms are clean!

Super clean theater, they always have THE BEST popcorn. Pricing is fair, seats are comfortable…read more This is our go-to theater. Staff is always friendly, I love that you can order your drinks/snacks ahead of time (when buying tickets online) and there's also an option to have your food delivered right to your seat!

I've been coming to the Mesa Arts Center for years! For graduation ceremonies of the university i…read morework at. The staff are friendly and helpful. The sound engineers are very knowledgeable. There are two green rooms we use - both have the space to accommodate approximately 40 faculty members who make up the stage party. I sing the national anthem for the graduation ceremony and let me simply say how amazing their sound system is. There used to be no sound delay. The sound is crisp. And I think the sound system makes me sound even better than I really am!! lol The lobby area is spacious and great for after-ceremony gatherings. It truly is a great place! I also have contemplated taking some of the arts classes they offer. I haven't found time in my busy schedule but I do know they offer a variety if classes. I look forward to when I can take a class!!

My mom and I came here for the first for the Shen Yu. Great event we go every year but this year we…read moredecided to try the mesa location. We chose the sitting on the higher levels which we liked but don't chose the edge of the row cause then you can't see the side of the stage. Choose more in the middle. I was not happy with the bathroom stall I used. It seems when so many other people slam their doors my door became unlocked and opened on me while using the restroom. The bathroom was very clean!! The other annoying part was there was only one person working the concession stand. So we couldn't get anything. Cause our intermission ended by the time we got to the front of the line.

I popped into Pub Rock on a Tuesday night, sipping my trusty Shirley Temples, and honestly? I think…read moreI stumbled into a secret society of good vibes. The crowd was way bigger than I expected for a Tuesday, super kind, fun, and totally down to keep the jams rolling. I didn't know a soul (except my mom!), but everyone felt like a friend by the end of the night. It's the kind of place you don't really talk about because you want to keep it just the way it is... a hidden gem. They're known for live shows and football nights, but Tuesday? That's magic.

If you're a Kansas City Chiefs fan living in the Valley of the Sun, Pub Rock is the spot. This…read moreplace is a full-on Chiefs bar with a ruckus, game-day atmosphere that feels more Arrowhead than Arizona. When the Chiefs are playing, the energy is loud, proud, and unapologetic -- jerseys everywhere, chants ringing out, and zero doubt about who this bar belongs to. It's a must-visit for any baby Chiefs fan or longtime member of the Kingdom looking for their people in South Scottsdale. Cold drinks, a packed house on game days, and an electric vibe make every Chiefs game feel like an event. Win or lose, Pub Rock delivers that communal football experience you miss when you're far from KC. Chiefs Kingdom lives here

2019 marked the 35th year of the My Nana's Best Tasting Salsa Challenge. An annual fundraiser that…read morebenefits the Arizona Hemophilia Association. I have attended the event 3 times, each at a different locations in the valley. The first time at Tempe Beach Park, then in Phoenix at Steele Indian School Park and now at Sloan Park in Mesa. This year was great because of the location. Sloan Park is the perfect venue for the festival. There is plenty of space, places to sit down, shade if you want it, and tons upon tons of salsa vendors with room to grow! Tickets are $15 dollars the the gate on the day of the event. I got tickets for just under $10 - thanks to Groupon. Salsa contestants can enter in three different categories - mild, hot, and "anything goes". So as an attendee you can expect to sample salsas ranging the spectrum: smoky chipotles, fruity ones featuring mango, pineapple, and even cranberry salsa, too. As well as, salsas that are so hot you'll swear your face could melt off - save those few for the bravest among your group. To enjoy all the salsa samplings, you get access to an unlimited supply for chips brought to you by friendly volunteers at the chip stations located throughout the event. I'd recommend bringing an extra $1 to purchase a tray for your chips and salsa. It'll be one of the best investments you'll make all day. I was too busy trying over 40 salsa vendors, but the event also offers a morning 5k Run, Margarita Mix-Off, Music Stage, and Kids Zone if you need even more activities to enjoy.