Great interactive community space with live music, seminars, talks, healing and enlightening…read moreactivities. You're invited to make suggestions for greater goods!

Ojai's living room. A one of a kind place where the earnest folks of the Ojai valley (visitors,…read moreforeigners, outsiders equally welcome) can meet to enjoy a concert or film or discussion or whatever can be shared. No pretense, only love. Always all welcome, pay what you can, often many reasonably priced beverage options too.

This place is so fun! Excellent atmosphere, and fun vibes. The pianist we saw was Jordon Frank and…read morehe was so much fun to watch and listen to. We'd planned to stay for one or two, listen to a few songs and move on to the next , but the entertainment was so good we stayed way longer than we initially intended and don't regret it a bit. I love the velvet curtains along the walls and disco ball above the beautiful red piano. What a vibe. I'm a fan!

We had a great time at the Red Piano! Jimi the fabulously…read moretalented piano player and singer was especially kind playing all our favorite tunes as we sang out of tune. Thank you for making our Birthday pal feel special!

Great little concert venue ... Ibe seen some good bands & events here!!…read moreAlan Stone, Gimme Gimme Disco , Ambrosia, CA Honey Drops ... to name a few. The only hassle is parking. Arrive early!

Fashionably late, but I had never gone to this venue until I went and saw Lotus Juice and Raj…read moreRamayya perform back in November. This is one of the few times I've gone to a smaller venue especially with such a wide dance floor. For the price, it's totally worth it to go if you can make the trip as you can end up real close to the stage if you want or move around depending on the people present. Otherwise, there's a section of seated tables you can pay more to sit at and enjoy the event in comfort. It was definitely a venue for local artists to perform at, not like the theatre venues in LA. One of the fans actually managed to get the artist to sign their merch after the concert was over!! While, I didn't partake in the alcohol/food vendors there. The staff there were relatively professional about it and prices are generally what you'd expect. There is parking in the back of the venue, but since I had arrived past sundown it was pretty hard to see the entrance on the first go around. Otherwise, I would recommend you park in the residential blocks as it wasn't a tough time walking to the venue. While unclear at the time, the venue security said no outside bottles/drinks before you enter the venue.

The Hagrid-look-alike bartender should mind her mouth…read more Drinks good and strong. I will be back to skip her poor taste in music. ;)

Omg Krystal is the best! If you're looking for a good time during the weekend or during the week,…read moreKrystal is one of the best bartenders ever she's fun she gets it. She understands, seriously, one of the best bartenders ever.

Mabel's is a Roadhouse with style. The place is dark, the music sensational, the bartenders…read moreprofessional and friendly. If you're looking for a chain restaurant at a mall - go there. If you want a real dive bar experience with good drinks and good music - Mabel's is it.

Just a bunch of drunks hanging out. The only 2 sober people were the Bartender and me! I ordered a…read moreHeineken 00 and it was refreshing! The Bartender was accommodating and poured it in a glass for me! The was clean and the Atmosphere inviting. I would've liked to see a more diverse crowd, other that Anglos! A little too Rednecky for me. I may return to see if anything has changed and I'll report back.

I took my daughters to see Em Beihold at the Troubadour... it was the first time seeing a…read moreperformance there, and my first time as well. It is a great intimate venue with lots of history and great sound. We parked about a half mile away and a public lot by the West Hollywood library, parking was only 12 bucks and it was a nice short walk to the venue and no traffic getting g out when we left the show. The event was sold out, and we got there right when doors opened. The line out front was not too long and security kept everybody moving really quick. Full bar and food inside. The main room is tiny, so anywhere you stand you will have a great view of the performers. I definitely plan to come back to see another show here, wish I had caught shows here in the past... Great venue.

I have seen a couple of shows at the Troubadour with both local bands and big national acts, and it…read moreis definitely a decent place for live music. While a lot of people think it is right on Sunset Boulevard, the club is actually located just down the street on Santa Monica Boulevard. The history in this room is incredible, dating all the way back to 1957 when it first opened. It is wild to stand in the same small, intimate space where Elton John made his US debut and once massive bands like Guns N' Roses got their start. Catching any set here always feels super special and up-close.

Maui Sugar Mill is exactly what I think of when someone says 'local watering hole' or 'dive bar'…read more Lanny and the crew are amazing, great bartenders and conversation starters. This used to be my spot! If you like live music, be sure to check out their blues night. Get there EARLY! Camp out at the bar and save your seat because it's about to be standing room only. You can reserve a table in advance. If you miss a live music night, just purchase some points for the jukebox. Smoking section outside, no food, but feel free to bring your own. There's pizza, sushi, and sandwiches in the same plaza, so you're set! A staple of the valley! If you go, order a Dark and Stormy for me!

Spent Super Bowl Sunday at Sugar Mill, and it was the very best decision I've made in a long time…read more This place is most definitely "the little bar that could," with a great staff, fun and funny patrons, and an atmosphere that allows for both staunch fans and casual observers. Most people contribute to a pot luck feast that spans the wide world of food, from hot dogs and chili to baked ziti, tacos, meatballs, fried chicken, Chinese food, and on and on -- including some amazing homemade clam chowder from Mike The Mailman. Bartender Natalie did an amazing job of handling the busy crowd with speed and smiles. There were a couple of other staffers on site to watch the game, and they jumped in when she needed a hand with this or that, but for the most part Natalie captained the bar single-handedly for the duration. Kudos to her. It's true, Super Bowl only comes once a year, so other game days don't have the pot luck feast -- Sugar Mill doesn't have a kitchen, though they're happy to have you bring in whatever food you like and eat it there. Food aside, the crowd and the service are always just what you want, making it the perfect place to relax into at game time as Basketball enters the home stretch and baseball steps up to bat.