Located on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles, this complex is a center for the arts that has…read moremultiple venues to showcase performances across several spectrums. There is a large theater that holds a 1000+, an exhibition gallery, a smaller theater and an outdoor amphitheater. Utilized by students of the university and professional artist across the world.

Great venue for entertainment. Visited for the jazz performance and enjoyed the acoustics of the…read morespace. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Parking is $10 with fees total is $11.26 use QR code or kiosk by the entrance. Lot is right across the street with crosswalk to complex. Cocktail hour prior to the show in courtyard. purchase alcoholic beverages, non alcoholic drinks available, enjoy the charcuterie and dessert spread with backdrop for those selfies. Seating is spacious orchestra level or balcony section. Move over Kenny G The jazz band from Lincoln center was absolutely amazing!

The Service: Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and awesome vendors for making this event so…read morewonderful & meaningful!! Volunteers are so helpful. Absolutely well organized event! The Event: This is the 8th year of Masters of Taste. Each year they invite new restaurants/vendors and welcome back the previous ones. They serve great food & beverages. Gorgeous settings, music, photo booth & more! 100% proceeds benefits Union Station Homeless Service. We love to #eatmoregivemore! The Parking: FREE parking at Lot F, right in front of the Rose Bowl!

MASTERS OF TASTE 2026 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena…read more This was our 1st time attending and it did not disappoint!! This is a Food Festival that makes a real impact in our community! Every bite benefits the largest homeless services provider in the San Gabriel Valley, Union Station Homeless Services. With over 100+ of LA's best Chefs, Restaurants, Bakeries, Breweries and Wineries we definitely savored every delectable bite!! We enjoyed culinary tastings, delectable desserts, handcrafted cocktails, craft breweries, select wineries, cold pressed juices and cold brew coffee from over 100 Culinary Masters! And, yes, it was UNLIMITED!! Chef hosts Chef Thomas and Chef Vanessa Tilaka Kalb of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery are committed to sourcing from the region's best farmers and makers! Parking was included with the ticket. Plenty of parking. For general admission tickets (we bought these tickets), there was a long line as everyone waited for the gate to open at 4pm. VIP tickets get you in at 3pm. Music filled the air from La Bellatini. There were some food trucks as soon as you walked in. On the field, there was excitement in the air and the buzz from people trying all the food and drinks! They had some picnic tables and a VIP area. We really enjoyed the event.

This is my second year coming, and once again I had so much fun!…read moreThere are so many booths that my friends and I still couldn't make it through all of them lol. Oh well, maybe next year I always love all the interactive sections they have too, like "Who's your ultimate fictional crush?", "What are you reading?", "Which audiobooks and podcasts do you love?", the celebrity and fictional character life-size cutouts, the photo ops, etc. It all just makes the experience so much more enjoyable! This year I also got to listen to some of the live music, like Skusic, and it honestly felt like getting a mini concert hahaha Overall, I can't wait to come back next year and do it all again, and more!

The LA Times Festival of Books is one of our favorite things to do annually. The only cost is the…read more$25 parking fee at USC's campus; however, we always get our value in coming here. This year, we got 5 hardcover used books for $8 each, we got 2 hardcover slightly damaged cooking books for $10 each, we got to watch Phil and Lily Rosenthal attempt to make the hot chocolate from Max and Helen's diner. We got the opportunity to meet and greet with Phil and Lily Rosenthal and they signed our copies of their books. We got samples of Liquid Death's new energy drinks, which I'll need to use this week at work. I also love hearing the USC marching band, which opens the event annually. Overall, I think it's a great event. Definitely keep an eye out for the used book vendors as they give the best value; however, there are some really interesting panels and author signings here that could make it really worth your while.

May 24, 2026 | Santa Monica | Once I received a newsletter about the upcoming Mainopoly event, I…read moreimmediately contacted my friend who went along with me last year! We had so much fun & it was time to do it again! I secured the tickets online and we were on our way, on such a beautiful and sunny day! Mainopoly | Once you pass through the colorful balloon arch, check-in, receive a wristband, Mainopoly Money, as well as a game board of restaurants and cafés along Main Street, you're on your way to a discovery of new bites and drinks! Alcohol & Non-Alcohol, your choice! Samples | How fun! You exchange Mainopoly Money for Samples! We were surprised that some samples were quite generous! Of course, we paced ourselves, & often took quick bites! Other times, those samples were gone in a heartbeat, because they were so delicious! Haha! There are also paid items throughout the event, your choice! Contest | Drawing | Feel free to dress up, as there is a main prize for the best costume! Also, there's a chance to win prizes for completing the entire game board by visiting each place & getting a signature that you were there and/or had sampled! Parking | Paid Parking Lots & Meter Parking! Be sure to read the signs! We took Waymo from my place! At the end of the event, we also went on a fun free ride that's offered along Main Street simply for fun, as we waited to meet up with another friend! Score! Atmosphere | Fun & upbeat! Right away, two girls decided to walk along with us at the start the event! Another time, while my friend and I were chatting, a girl who attended the event Solo, joined us! Fun! Some places had seating, live music, and did I mention so many cute dogs everywhere?! I loved every moment of it! Pet Adoption | There was even a super cute pet adoption area by one of the restaurants and it was so fun to play with the cute dogs! They were absolutely adorable! Overall | Once again, we had a blast! Drinks and food were discovered! People were friendly throughout the event, as well as other game players & we even did a little shopping along Main Street! It's quite a fun event and I highly recommend!! Let's go!

I went to my first MAINopoly: Taste of Main Street in Santa Monica and already can't for next year!…read more This culinary walking event featured some of Main Street's best restaurants, bars, and local businesses stretched across quite a few blocks, so you will get your steps in, which made it such a fun way to explore the neighborhood while trying a huge variety of food and drinks. At check-in, everyone received a wristband, game board, and "MAINopoly" money to exchange for tastings at each participating location. Once you visited a stop, your game board was marked off, and completed boards could be turned in for a chance to win prizes. Some of the participating businesses included Ashland Hill, Circle Bar, HomeState, Jameson's Pub, Junior Cookies, Library Alehouse, Lula Cocina Mexicana, Michael's Santa Monica, Tavern on Main, Triple Beam Pizza, Ubatuba Acai, and many more. Every stop offered something unique, and it was a great mix of restaurants, bars, dessert spots, and wellness brands. One of the coolest additions this year was the new "Entertainment Zone" feature, where guests 21+ could sip alcoholic beverages while strolling between locations. It gave the event such a lively and social atmosphere. The event is made to be walkable. Parking was manageable with paid lots/meters and nearby street parking available (I parked in the residential for free!), and I also appreciated that the event was very kid-friendly. Overall, MAINopoly was such a fun way to spend the day eating, exploring local businesses, and enjoying the Santa Monica community. I will definitely be going again next year!

Parking can be quite tough but worth it once you snag a spot. It's quite lively even the walk in if…read moreyou park over 10 blocks away. The costumes are always the classics and so many that are trending that year of. Lots of group costumes and it runs pretty late from 5pm to 4am. Great open streets style gathering walking music photo taking opportunities. 99% of people dress up if not 100% of people and lots of people get very elaborate with the costumes.

This year was really fun! Good vibes and great costumes!…read more Must go early, parking is really hard to find if you show up late. Also bunch of the fast food and fast casual restaurants ran out of food around 9pm because of so many people. The lines to get into any of the bars and clubs got really long as the night went on. Overall still super fun night.

Arrived just under 2 hrs prior to the start of the Yoshiki concert. Plenty of parking so that…read morewasn't a problem at all. The staff was extremely helpful in guiding my son and I to the ADA seating from entering the venue, using the correct elevator, and to our actual seats. A+ for customer service. Very pleased with the acoustics here. Excellent sound tonight. The light show was splendid. The orchestra did a wonderful job supporting Yoshiki. I learned many things about his life as well. He has suffered more than his share of heartaches but he continues to get back up each time he gets knocked down. It was an enlightening and motivating evening. I wouldn't hesitate to return for a different musical artist.

Watched Anna Lapwood on my birthday & it was the most incredible show to witness at this venue…read more Especially since the Walt Disney Concert Hall houses the magnificent pipe organ! Fun fact there's 6,134 individual pipes, ranging from the size of a pencil to 32 feet tall. Incredible. To not only be at this incredible venue but listen to Anna Lapwood the famous organist play was an otherworldly experience. The venue's magnificence hits even before you step inside. The steel structure designed by Frank Gehry is known for the architectural beauty. Another fun fact is that it has over 11,000 individual structural steel pieces! Theres parking underground which makes it convenient post show. It's located right next to the Broad so I've personally enjoyed having an appreciate of arts day when I have a show. Starting off by perusing the art at the Broad then concluding with an inspiring and moving concert! The staff here are all lovely and quite friendly! The acoustics inside is unreal and there really is not a bad seat as it all offers a different sound experience. Beautiful & lovely venue can't wait to be back!

Well, first and foremost I would like to thank the whole entire crew and staff members at this…read morebeautiful venue that has caused & delivered so many memorable, excellent, fantastic pleasures over the decades to so many people from around the world!! I have been to the LA Philharmonic Walt Disney Concert Hall several times to see/hear different genres of music from ballet, to symphony, to jazz, and of course classical music, and during the holidays they give a great performance by their choir. Those of you who know me, know I love classical music and do have my favorite composers: Chopin, Vivaldi and Mozart. On Sunday, March 29th at 7:30pm my friend and I went to see Strauss, Bruch, & Moussa's elegant, classy performance that shook up the whole entire venue and the audience. It was just MAGNIFICENT! 10/10 The venue itself is STUNNING! Glamorous and easy to navigate all the aisles. Our seats were very comfortable and you can see the stage from any corner/angle since the theatre is not that big. Also has balcony seating. Tickets were $50 a piece not including tax. It has a beautiful gift shop, garden, different restaurants all around the building, and a small store where you can purchase some beverages and snacks. Overall, a GREAT performance and we both had a lovely time. Parking is $10 with few an entrances and few restrooms for both men & women. Thank you all for another AWESOME performance!! Will definitely return again next time I get a brochure or pamphlet in my mail.

January 29, 2026 | Downtown LA | Dressed in gowns, excited for a Girls Night Out, my friend and I…read morehad a fantastic experience at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! The performance was even more amazing than we had imagined & so lively! Music | The LA Phil was incredible! The sounds of the different instruments, made a beautiful melody! The soft, beautiful, magical, fairytale-like sounds, as if butterflies are fluttering about were my favorite! I especially love the sound of the flutes! It was also incredible hearing the powerful, booming sounds, as the musicians played fiercely! It really stirred up excitement inside & made my heart race at times! Performance | Elim Chan & Masabane Rangwahasha | 100% fabulous! They were both incredible! It was amazing seeing a female conductor lead with so much passion, grace, as well as excitement! It's as if she was doing a beautiful yet powerful dance! Hearing the beautiful voice and talent radiating from Masabane, as she sang opera was mesmerizing! She stood confident, poised & proud and was a sight to be seen and heard! Walt Disney Concert Hall | Magical! I loved all of the curves and shapes of the building, both inside and outside, as well as the majestic shades and colors throughout! Drinks & Bites | I was excited to see refreshments, as I know, we were going to eat afterwards, but a light bite was perfect! I enjoyed a few bites of my chocolate brownie & my friend and I had a glass of red wine! Our bartender was awesome! I believe he was located on the fourth floor, personality plus, thanks again! Also, eating is only allowed in the lobby areas! Intermission | 15-20 Minutes! Overall | I'm super excited to return for future performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, as it truly was a magical experience!

I kind of tagged along in this one. I didn't quite make the Yelp Elite invite cut, so I had to buy…read moremy own ticket. There were like 20-40 vendors subscribed to the event, and most of them, were just the restaurants within maybe a 8 block radius. You had to walk from restaurant to restaurant, shop to shop, to try their food out. It was an all you can eat fest, for those who can get there... I actually liked this event, one of the biggest challenges of maintaining my Yelp Elite status, is... Maintaining my weight. It is not easy to spend all workout time traveling to these distance places and finishing off as many plates as I do, without some sort of consequence. I hope my readers appreciate the great sacrifice I undergo for them with every review I write... "Like and subscribe!!!!" That being said, this event was hosted during cool and breezy weather, and the distance between vendors was pretty short. The vendors also featured some interesting flavors, some where more safe, a few were more experimental. Check out my pics, it was a good event, you got to try a lot of different foods, and also, get your exercise in. I'm absolutely certain I probably gained weight after the event, but without the walking, probably would've gained more. Reminded me of how I used to sample foods when I traveled. Walk around, smell something good, I'd walk into the store and pay for it.

This was my first time coming to this event, and I had such a great time! (Shout out to CM TD for…read moresetting this event up for the yelp elites!) As a local, I love supporting neighborhood restaurants & this one supports not only the participating restaurants in South Pas, but also the rotary club! After arriving 20 minutes before the event started, it was pretty busy. The main hub and starting point for the TOSP (taste of south pas) was at the Canoe House. If I were to say "what is my high and low of the event?"... -- The low was only that it was a little unorganized with the volunteers from the rotary club members /TOSP entrance.. after standing in a line for everyone, when I got to the front of the ticket registration area to get a wrist band , 2 of the volunteers had no idea what the yelp guestlist was ... and no one to ask for awhile.. so I walked around and got out of line to be told to get back in line (still no one I approached knew what to do with the Yelpers. I found a fellow yelp eliter and we looked together and luckily found our CM to tell us what to do.) The highs of the event? -- It was fun to see the community out supporting and walking in groups to the same participating eateries. Loved getting to know the food from the area that I haven't tried and walking around south pasadena. The food at the canoe house (an organized non-self serve buffet style) was delicious. This event would be described as a food crawl. Each spot handed out small, tapas-style samples. The absolute standouts for us were the tacos at the park, the soup dumplings from Dumpling Tops, and the ice cream from Handel's. -- I brought my main squeeze and we both enjoyed the cozy section of vendor booths!! My favorite was the sake school tastings I received from the sweet Japanese workers who said they actually have an on site school in little tokyo and also do virtual events. Honestly the vendor booth area with the diverse drink tastings (wine, sake, beer, tequila, specialty drinks like the sake seltzer, etc). Tips and hacks? -- Definitely wear walking shoes. You don't need a big bag or purse as they give you an event one to carry your goodies and a glass for your drinks -- Parking? Street parking only. I ordered a Lyft so I can't speak to the parking for the event really. I do know that there are nearby houses if you don't mind walking a few blocks.. .(and a trader joes nearby) lol. To give some context, the only frame of reference for a food festival that I've attended is Masters of Taste at the Rose Bowl for the past 5 years, and while this is a much smaller, community-focused event, it's a total hidden gem. We definitely believe this is a fantastic community event that locals should experience at least once for a fun night out, even if it's not necessarily something you need to repeat every single year. All and all, I would definitely come again next year to support the community =)