I had never heard of Lindygroove until my friend asked me to join one of the Lindyhop classes last…read moremonth - and it was, well, interesting. Pros - Classes are informal and very casual. If you miss a class, no one will care. - Teachers are great at their craft. They are nice people, wonderful dancers, and clearly explain the steps - Classes are affordable and you sign up a month at a time - The dance floor opens up after class ends and you can hang out/dance afterward Cons - Parking can be hit or miss depending on the time you arrive - No one wears masks, despite how close your faces get. From bad breath to body odor, to sticky hands, you experience it all. The main reason I chose not to continue is that I take the "follower" role and followers mostly just get led. I don't think followers learn as much as long as they have a good rhythm and a gentle understanding of the moves - which makes these classes not very worth it for me. It could be considered a fun, social activity - but I think "leads" gain much more from each class. This is neither a pro nor a con, but the style of the class allows individuals to rotate partners pretty much every 2-3 minutes, so you end up getting to dance with everyone in the class. The types of people you meet range from great to worst dancers, super young to super elderly, and very polite to straight-up rude.

Friendly professional teachers, big ballroom dance floors for social dancing after class and…read morewelcoming energy to newcomers are qualities that stand out to me for LindyGroove. They have a range of Lindy Hop classes, from beginner levels to advanced, and if you're just starting your dancing journey, the pre-lindy course is a fun stress-free class to dip your toes in. They have a social dance after class which is free to students and great for practice and meeting new people! Also they have live bands play once in a while.

Starts at 730 and ends around 930. The square behind the Gap is closed off and in the middle a…read morestage is setup for Dj's and Bands to perform. It's really nice and family friendly as well. You can see some fun acts here, of course these change everytime the events held. There are several restauants in the square itself so you can dine there and get a good view of the whole thing if you're on the patios of the restaurants. You could also just mingle in the square with other people who will be dancing to the music. Since the square is closed off some of he restaurants had booths out that were serving small bites and drinks. Think spicy tuna handrolls and kirin beers from sushi roku. And there was also another vendor selling mexican food, like tacos as well. Prices were reasonable for these vendors. Like 3-4 dollars a handroll and 5 bucks for a beer or sangria. You cannot take alcohol out of the square. But you could take a flask in if thats how you roll.

KCRW? Never heard of it…read more Name an indie band? That's related to the race car, right? When it comes to indie music, I know virtually zero. I only discovered KCRW's Summer Nights music program after becoming enamored with the band Mr Little Jeans by accident maybe three weeks ago. Free performance in Pasadena? Duh, of course I'll be there! Here are my secrets to success for future shows at One Colorado: 1. One Colorado is a retail block which technically doesn't have an address apparently. Use this address for the iPic Theater instead: 42 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91105. The entrance to the theater opens on the courtyard where everything is set up. 2. I usually park in one of the major structures in Old Town (which top out at $6) because it's easy and I'm lazy. Here's their info: http://www.oldpasadena.org/info.asp 3. It pays to go about an hour early to get a seat up front if that matters to you. Even if you're in the first row, it probably won't mean anything later though (see below). At least you can have some drinks and relax with your friends. 4. Il Fornaio sets up a cash bar in the courtyard. If you want to use a card, walk into the restaurant and order from the bar. Let them know you're at the event so they'll give you a plastic cup instead of glass. 5. Remember I said getting a good seat only kind of matters? For a long time, security was pushing crowds to the back where it was standing room only. At some point they just gave up and everybody rushed up front. You now have a choice to either leave your seat and join them or not. If you want to see the band, the decision has been made for you. Run forward quickly, even if it means you get separated from your friends; they were too slow and that's not your fault. I thought I saw a guy spinning with outstretched arms like Zangief to make a space for himself in the crowd. (You probably shouldn't do that though.) KCRW set up a really fun event and the crew had a blast. We'll definitely return for future performances. Cheers to summertime and beautiful Pasadena!

My first time at this comedy club and we had a great time! I…read moredidn't realize they served food here too so we actually had dinner before our show. Ended up ordering a drink and a dessert each to meet the 2 item minimum. We got the cheesecake the and dessert nachos and both were excellent. As for drinks, I ended up getting a spicy margarita mocktail and my partner got a regular margarita. Our drinks took forever to arrive, and when it did, I realized that my mocktail had alcohol in it. Since the drink was kinda sweet, you dont really taste the alcohol at first, but I started getting the Asian flush so there was definitely alcohol in it. Not a big deal for me since I dont mind the alcohol, but I'd imagine this could be serious for people who are avoiding alcohol (Allergies, pregnancy etc). Other than that, the venue is great. Intimate vibes, great setting, clean establishment, good AC :P Will return again!

I hadn't been to the Ice House since the 1990s, and it was great to return to such an iconic…read morePasadena spot. It is wonderful to see that it's still around, thriving, and headlining some of the absolute best comedians in the business. My niece, nephew, mom and I came to see the headliner, John "Polar Bear" Gonzales. I like him for his Mexican-American stick, where he compares the white and Mexican side of his family. The venue itself is pretty solid, super clean, and spacious, while the main room maintains a nice, tight, and intimate vibe. The setup is excellent--you can get a decent view from almost anywhere in the room, and both the sound quality and lighting are great. Just keep in mind that the seating is a bit compact, and it gets pretty cold in there once the AC kicks on, so you might want to bring a jacket. There is a standard two-drink minimum, and the prices are reasonable. The also offer specials. The drink service inside the showroom is fast and comes without any attitude. Pro tip: Don't buy a drink at the external bar beforehand if you only plan to hit your two-drink minimum for the event. All in all, we spent about $180 (including tip) for six drinks, garlic parmesan fries, mac and cheese, and mozzarella sticks. The alcoholic drinks were loaded and well-crafted, though the mocktails could have used a bit more flavor punch. As for the food, everything was tasty and hit a solid, dependable Chili's quality level. The staff was super friendly, and I really appreciated that the servers checked in often while being incredibly mindful not to block anyone's view of the comedy show while taking orders. For parking, you can choose between metered street parking or a paid lot across the street for $15. If you arrive early enough, there is street parking available--we lucked out and found a spot just a couple of spaces down from the venue. It's a fantastic, nostalgic night out that still delivers.

Corey re-tipped my cue & added some weight to it. Got to shoot some pool while I waited for my cue…read moreto be completed. The finished product was perfect. The place is easy to find, the customer service is friendly & as professional as it gets. Most importantly the work will speak for itself. If you need an honest and skilled mechanic for your cue, this is the place to go to. This guy is the Macguyver of Billiards.

I feel very lucky to have this shop so close to me. I am a pretty serious player and just moved…read moreback to So Cal. I played on 4 different east coast regional tours and am a little picky about who I let work on my cues. I was very happy to find out about Crown City, the owner is a well regarded pro and I had no hesitation handing my cues over to him. His prices are extremely reasonable and his shop is clean,organized and he carries anything a player might need. I have also heard very good things about him as an instructor and taking lessons is a great way to elevate your game.

I've know Jim for years...He runs the club well and we have fun playing chess and bughouse!…read more The room is spacious with plenty of tables and chairs for tournaments and casual play. Come down on a Saturday and enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie!

Such a great place to play chess! It is all ages and the people are so friendly. If you like chess,…read moreit is highly recommended. Jim, who runs the program is also an excellent teacher.

Cover: $8 Lesson: 8:30pm…read moreDancing: 10:00pm - 2:30am! Remember, it's just a dance. This is an amazing event. Blues dancing is somewhat inspired by swing, but it is slow, and sexy. Anyone can blues dance, it's really all about the music, and what it tells your body to do. It's about a connection between you and your partner, and it is about two people sharing the same space, and truly becoming one fluid entity. If you like to dance and have never tried blues dancing, I highly recommend coming here for the lesson. Blues dancing is very slow, very close, and very sensual. You have to be comfortable with yourself, with other people, and with your body in order to enjoy this dance. I suggest bringing a date if you are not willing to be up close and personal with a stranger. The lessons are always unique, and the teachers are fantastic (different every time). If you don't know what blues dancing is, you should come to the lesson. If you are a swing dancer and you've never tried blues, you should come to the lesson. If you are one of the world's most experienced blues dancers, you should still probably come to the lesson (or consider teaching one). No two people dance blues in the same way. If it is your birthday this month, sign up at the web site and you can get in for free (but you have to do it by 11pm on Wednesday before the dance) some videos of blues dancers: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=520627305937149692&q=blues+dance http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5202395314986753602&q=blues+dancing http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2930266575907376504&q=blues+dancing http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1661364896790069779&q=blues+dance&ei=we0PSOfCFZHk4AKL982zBA

Ugh, sorry to ruin the streak, but I've been so spoiled with awesome blues dancing-- this was such…read morea let down. I really don't want to go to a blues dancing venue that feels like a mormon high school dance. I want REAL blues, with REAL blues music. This fusion stuff has gotta go. I also am not a huge fan of blues dancers who are just regurgitating rehearsed moves they learned in class. I want to dance with partners who have real soul, who are there for the real thing. I hate to hate, but what I would give for a soulful blues dance venue in LA!!! If anyone knows of one... hit me up. On a positive note, these people were pretty nice. But I'm not there to chat. I'm there to dance.

What an amazing venue for live music! This is nothing short of a gem in Eagle Rock. The acoustics…read moreare fabulous and the setting is intimate. Do yourself a favor and come catch a live show here! Prices are very reasonable, the staff are very cool people and the parking is easy.

The place has great acoustics and a nice diverse lineup of musicians. I enjoyed the vibe and the…read moreatmosphere of the church sanctuary that also serves as a music venue.

Just go! The upscale Mexican food is fantastic what a hidden gem! The service from John the…read morehandsome bartender/ server was amazing he was personable, prompt always checking on us and refilling our waters as it was 103 degrees in Pasadena we were dehydrated! The silent movie set up was adorable as well as the vintage style decor in the bar lounge area giving us so much to talk and reminisce about making our dinner date remarkable! We enjoyed the elevated chips and guac (too many jalepinos for me though. Fajitas were sizzling and tasty as well as the elote and plantains yummm!! Can't wait to come back Well done Hotel Dena

Agents only is a cute bar inside Hotel Dena. They offer a variety of food options and a full bar…read more(although they could use some variety there!). Service was good. There's only one bartender so it can be a bit slow, but food and drinks are worth it. Strong, flavorful, and amazing. We kept going back for more. The carne asada tacos are to diiiiieeee for. I almost ordered them again for room service. Food is decently priced. Drinks are bit high. Nonetheless, had a great time and can't complain about the food and drinks.