We had a small event and reserved a table of 10 for an afternoon tea at this venue of Altadena Town…read more& Country Club about 10 days ago. Beautiful atmosphere with attentive and helpful staff. They had a wedding event on that day but they had enough staff to serve our table. I ordered a mushroom gnocchi pasta dish (potato gnocchi, forest mushroom, roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes) and a cup of hot chocolate. The food was so delicious and I wish it had a bigger portion. Some people also ordered their salad, burgers, and appetizers and they all liked it.

Sandy (Sandra) is an absolute delight!! We loved working with her put together several of our…read morefamily events and can't wait to go back for more. She creates such a seamless process and makes event planning truly enjoyable. She has such a friendly, warm personality, is super organized, and is perfect for this job! The venue itself is spectacular. We've hosted events in both ballrooms and each time we're over the moon with how smooth the events ran. The staff provides excellent service, checking in to make sure everything is meeting our expectations. The food is delicious. I've had both salmon and chicken dishes and both have been very tasty. Can't recommend hosting events here enough!

I had a staff retreat for work here at University Club of Pasadena. This is a lovely venue. Parking…read morewas easy to find, but getting out was confusing so be sure to look down at the arrow signs. The venue is spacious and clean. Lots of rooms. Our room for the day was upstairs. AC was on, breakfast table with coffee/tea were ready for us when we arrived. The croissants were delicious! And the presentation of food was beautiful! Fruits were fresh and yummy. For lunch I had salmon and this dish has so much flavor. Lemonade and iced tea were prepared for us. Just when I thought we finished the day, we were surprised with cookie and vanilla ice cream. The cookie was warm, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Vanilla ice cream was hitting the spot. You can't fail this combination. The food really blew me away although I was there for work. Friendly and attentive staff. Love the decor and it has its charm!

We attended a fabulous wedding here at the University Club of Pasadena in late September. This…read morehistoric club founded in 1922 made for a beautiful venue in a great location. The couple was able to personalize with photos and memorabilia set up on shelves in the breezeway inset area which was a sweet touch. The wedding ceremony took place outdoors on the Garden Patio. It was a gorgeous but warm, very sunny day and the seating on the right side could have perhaps used a sail shade of some sort as it was blindingly bright and quite warm on that side! It's a small thing as the ceremony was short, but thought I'd mention for anyone considering the space at a time of year when that's a factor. After the ceremony, we walked into the adjacent 1922 Lounge for the cocktail hour. This was a wonderful space with an eye-catching bar area, lots of seating and high tops, as well as plenty of room to mingle. We loved the signature cocktails and the passed hors d'oeuvres were absolutely delicious and plentiful! Onto the reception in the huge "Main Dining Room" with vaulted wood beam ceilings, chandeliers and warm hardwood flooring. Everything was configured beautifully, food was again delicious and the venue staff was excellent. I loved that you could retreat to the garden patio or other areas within the club when you needed a quiet moment! So from a guest's point of view, the University Club of Pasadena was the perfect venue for a wedding or any event for that matter. Great location, facility, food and staff!

We love this venue and were honored to have our wedding ceremony and reception hosted here. We…read moreinteracted with Ani during an open house and we were very quickly sold on locking in this venue. She also connected us with several recommended vendors, many of which we ended up hiring for our big day. We had a lovely spring day for an outdoor ceremony next to their tree and an indoor dinner / reception inside the building. We were very blessed to have Ani and Thursday Club staff provide us with a wonderful venue for a day we will never forget.

Great event space!! The food was fantastic and every worker was super friendly and welcoming.read more

Sierra Madre Playhouse is an intimate theatre house in SM. It is one of SGV's cultural performing…read morearts. It may not be the Lincoln Center but it can hold its own. Folding seats were comfortable. Atmosphere was vibrant. I got a Nutcracker ticket show at an affordable price. Its perfect for kids and the entire family. It's my first time watching a puppet holiday show, so I was curious enough to see it as a bday gift. For a playhouse this size, it's enough to garner four stars. Playhouse staff were cordial and professional. The performance show is only an hour long. Parking was easy. Overall, it's a nice holiday kid show.

My wife and I attended a Cello recital at the Sierra Madre playhouse. The performing artist, Mia…read moreBarcio-Colombo, is the daughter of friends of my wife. The venue is an historic cinema building in downtown Sierra Madre and it has a really cool 50's vibe with the crushed red velvet seating and dated interior. Seating inside is very limited, which makes for a very personal experience. Recital was amazing and I highly recommend this venue!

I had the pleasure of visiting the Oakmont Country Club this past weekend and loved my experience…read more The atmosphere and decor is so beautiful and the place is very polished. The food was amazing (I had the ribeye with potato's) and the staff was absolutely delightful. The bartenders were working hard and also were so fun and added to the lovely atmosphere. I'll be back!

Private Club course only open to the public for charity golf events. Nice fairways and greens, but…read moreno signage at each hole so I was getting lost everywhere LOL. Bathrooms only on a couple of holes. I'd say an average to above average experience for a tournament since the lack of signage made it hard to find the next hole - which slowed down play. No marshals (which was nice) but also no one keeping play going. We finished 87 minutes behind, and we were on the heels of the foursome ahead of us.

Maybe you lost your fantasy football bet. Maybe someone lied to you too often, claiming that you're…read morefunny. Maybe you just like comedy in general, or maybe you wanted to challenge yourself to do comedy in a language that isn't your native one. When you show up to class, you don't really know what to expect. The word "class" brings many weird associations to all of us. I was never good at school, so I didn't know how this particular type of school would work out. I'm just so, so insanely grateful now. Corey has been a phenomenal teacher. He just has this ability to find the funny in you. He has this ability to help you understand comedy and see it as a craft. He's a good listener. He has little to no ego. That's one of the many things that makes him so good. You're not just there to listen and take notes. You'll be on stage early, first in front of your fellow students and then in front of up to 120 people. Being on stage like that can be a life-changing experience. Even though you're expected to joke and be funny, don't treat the class as a joke. You soon realize how much work goes into being funny, and that a five-minute set can feel like an eternity. You're forced to cut things out. You're forced to make your jokes better and more direct, sort of similar to how you're forced to keep reading this review of mine. Don't wait until you've done an open mic first. Don't wait. Don't be scared that you're not funny enough. Just show up on Sunday at the oldest comedy club in LA and do your best.

Worth the money! And I'm a cheap Asian woman! Doing stand up was always on my bucket list, so…read morethis was a perfect chance to try it out. Corey and Andrew are legit coaches that have a lot of experience and can coach you to present your best sketch. I also have a lot of new friends from the class, my classmates. These courses are available for adults and children. Classes take place inside the historic Ice House. Their air conditioning is the best of all the comedy clubs I've attended. That's important because I run hot.

My wife and I went to Pinot's Palette on Valentines Day this year and we had a great time. Putting…read moreon the apron, following along with the instructor and sipping on drinks was an enjoyable experience to unwind and relax. I definitely recommend this place! I attached a photo of the theme for that day. Very fun time.

Late post: I booked a paint and sip experience with my mom and family. I arrived on time, but they…read morearrived a few minutes late. Once the class started, I had to step away from my own painting to help guide them through the first few steps, which felt a bit off. The instructor moved through the class a bit too quickly at times, and I found myself trying to catch up. As someone who doesn't paint, I would've preferred a slower pace. Wine is not included, but they do offer a selection for purchase. Overall, it was a nice experience, but could be more enjoyable with a more relaxed pace and clearer accommodation for late arrivals.

Best children's chorus on the west coast! Great learning experience for children of all ages…read more Chance to become comfortable on stage and work as an ensemble.

Joining LACC was the best decision of my life. Bar none. It has given me so much joy, so much…read moreknowledge. I've traveled to Scandinavia, the East Coast, and South Africa. I've bonded with so many intriguing people. I've experienced a wonderful range of emotions, and if you even half think your child might enjoy it, sign them up for an audition. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!