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.

Rick Whitfield and the Rick Whitfield Band are consummate professionals. They know how to entertain…read moreand keep a crowd happy. They have a wide selection of musical genres to satisfy the audience. They are great at reading what kind of music that the crowd wants to hear. I have seen them a number of different times in different settings. I know that right now they are playing every Friday at The Smokehouse in Burbank. A great place for live music. They play in the bar and lounge area, and play both a dinner set and a dance set. The audience is made up of different generations and the band and Rick are able to satisfy all musical tastes. I was at The Smokehouse not too long ago and was very pleased that Rick and the band were playing while I was enjoying conversation and food with my friend. While eating, we were serenaded by the great sounds of the band. They had a dinner set that featured many memorable songs. After a short break they came back with a dance set with a variety of danceable music, fast and slow. Many of the diners took to the dance floor. Rick dedicated a number of songs to special events that were happening as well as birthdays. He is a master host as well as a musician. I always know when Rick Whitfield is playing that I will have a great experience. I enjoy his original songs and the explanation of their origins from personal experiences. If you have a chance, see the Rick Whitfield band - you are sure to have a great time. One that will keep you smiling after you leave.

He's the absolute Best, around here. His playing, singing, showmanship, take you out of this worldread more

I'll leave 5 stars because I support local music venues. Consider supporting this local business -…read moreI am sure they are worth checking out. I didn't actually get to go in though. The lady at the front was strange. I was denied entry. They check IDs. Mine had just expired. She made quite a big deal about it, even as I was trying to leave. She kept asking me questions, but seemed to get defensive. I kept repeating "it's all good, I'll come back next time" to de-escalate the situation. I felt really uncomfortable. I think the lady was drunk. She seemed pretty erratic. Either way, her behavior was unprofessional and unwelcoming - whether she was under the influence of alcohol or not. I will still try to check this place out next time on a better day!

First time here and we love the Dodger game can't wait to come back again Joseph is awesome very…read morewelcoming and plays amazing music and change the dodger game when we asked him to such a great vibe amazing people thank you Joseph for a great first time experience. We will definitely come back again.

Pasadena Playhouse. Brigadoon. If you're considering…read morespending your hard-earned time and money at the Pasadena Playhouse, do yourself a favor: skip opening night. Wait for the unbiased reviews to trickle in before committing to their latest offerings, because if Brigadoon is the current standard, the bar hasn't just been lowered--it's been buried. Wednesday's opening night was, to put it bluntly, a stinker. We arrived with open minds and tempered expectations; we weren't looking for a Gene Kelly reincarnation or a Broadway-scale miracle. We understand the constraints of regional theater. However, what we witnessed was so profoundly lackluster that it felt less like a professional production and more like a mediocre college workshop. The "Highland" Lowlights: * Atrocious Casting: With the sole exception of Betsy Morgan--who possessed the only singing and dancing chops worthy of the material--the casting was a disaster. * Cultural Caricature: The premise of Brigadoon relies on a town preserved in time to protect its Scottish heritage. Why, then, was this cast like a generic Disney Channel original movie? The "Scottish" culture on display was a cringeworthy caricature reminiscent of a Mike Myers sketch. In a city like Los Angeles, home to thousands of versatile actors, is authenticity really that hard to find? * Anemic Energy: The choreography was limp, and the vocal performances were consistently weak. The sound system was so quiet it felt like a mercy killing; perhaps turning it up would have provided the "punch" the performers so desperately lacked. I cannot remember the last time I saw a professional audience flee after only a few scenes. We endured the first half, but left at intermission. It was simply that unbearable. While the Pasadena Playhouse relies on the generosity of donors to stay afloat, one has to wonder: is there any quality control left? Or is the current mode of operation simply to shovel substandard content at a captive audience? Thank God we aren't trapped in this version of Brigadoon for a hundred years. 45 minutes was more than enough.

It's always amazing to watch impeccable performance here at Pasadena Playhouse. We came for the…read morepremier of Amadeus on 02/11, Wednesday. It was definitely worth it. Thanks to Yelp experiences! The Playhouse also hosts a Mini Mozart concert before the show. It was a great, immersive experience. This is not my first time watching the shows performed by the talented artists. It's really a versatile team that for many times, I'm stunned by the artists' intelligence and impressive vocals. Amadeus is a show that fans will love it with widely entertaining effect and a touching story.

I have hired Dan many times. The party is always better, always warmer, ambience always fantastic…read morewhen he is there. All his associates are excellent as well. Thank you for making my parties events to remember with memories to cherish. .

I loved having Dan and his band play at my wedding! They added style and ambience to the event and…read moremade it so much fun. They're super easy to work with and all the guys are so talented. Do yourself a favor and hire him!

I really miss this. I hope they bring it back. I went for many years. It was always entertaining…read moreand fun to go with friends.

Wicked Lit! Went…read morelast year for the first time and then twice this year to see both Production A (The Unnameable, the Chimes, and Cask of Amontillado) and Production B **new** (Casting the Runes, A Ghost Story, and The Body Snatcher). I brought a bunch of people with me to see Production A this year. It was amazing as always... Note to newcomers - if you are meeting people at the event, make sure that all members of your group receive the same color sticker on their program. You want to stay together in the same group. Also note that they have coffee, hot apple juice (which they insist on calling cider), and a few candy bars. $2 each or 2 items for $3. Bring cash, a jacket as you will be outside for a time, and comfortable shoes for walking and standing for short periods. The plays are immersive as you walk following the characters and story progression through the creepy and eeriliy lit long hallways of the mausoleum... and through the cemetery across the street. Most of the acting is great. Last night was unusual because they had BOTH productions going on at the same time. I was concerned that we would be running into each other in the corridors and we would lose the integrity of the individual plays with competing noise in the background. They actually handled it really well and there was only about 5 minutes when I was distracted by noise from another play. Production B was very good for the most part. I will not forget the images from Casting the Runes and The Body Snatcher. The Ghost Story however, started out GREAT but then the second half was kind of ridiculous. What annoyed me most was the fact that because it wasn't as long as the other plays and they all had to end at the same time, the guide read us "The Raven" as we walked back. Now, I take my Poe seriously and want it done right or not at all. This guy read it from the folder, lost his place a few times, used a voice that I assume was supposed to be funny (and wasn't). It just wasn't done well. If they HAD to fill up that time, (and I hope they read this review) they should have the poem read at the original site and read seriously by someone who can do it properly... by candlelight... with some thunder, rain, and lightning in the background. I was not only disappointed, but mad that it had been done so poorly. I could have read it better (and not from a folder). All in all, it's still a Halloween favorite and the location is fantastic and used well.

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!

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.