Fireworks night done right…read more Amazing spot for fireworks with friends and family. Tons of space, but plan to arrive early because it fills up quickly. Bring blankets as it gets cold in the evening pretty fast and toys for the kids to engage if you have small kids. Pro tips: Street parking only + there's a food truck across from the viewing area.

The LA Galaxy Sports Complex is a fun a outside venue where the city of Torrance has their events…read morelike the Armed Forces 5K Run and the Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks. Formerly known as the Torrance Multi-Use Complex, its new name is because of the partnership of the city with the LA Galaxy. Large, spacious and clean; I've found this to be the perfect spot for large city events and celebrations. There is plenty of room for a stage, booths and food trucks. Parking is all street parking - so folks do need to show up early.

I've found this venue to be in surprisingly good condition every time I come. Seats, cushions, and…read morecarpeting are all clean and in good shape with no stains or scratches. There is ample parking on site, but it may be a couple minute walk to the entrance of the auditorium due to the layout of the parking lot. I have heard that the dressing room is small compared to the Armstrong Theater. As a spectator, I have no complaints.

We found ourselves here this weekend for my daughter's dance competition. KAR appears to be a…read moreregular event that is held at this center. Google Maps was trying to take me through a locked gate for the parking lot, but it was easy enough to navigate around and find the open parking lot. It looks like this center shares a campus with/is a part of Lawndale High School. Very nice auditorium with ample seating and comfortable seats! The facilities were clean. Parking was readily available, even on the day of the large group performances. The sound system and lighting were great as well!

Came here for the Ryoko Kui "Dungeon Meshi: Delicious in Dungeon" pop up. I do a panel at anime…read moreconventions called "Food Reviewing Dungeon Meshi" where I analyze and review the dungeon floors from the series along with the monsters and dishes they cook, then give real life recommendations to where you can find these dishes in SoCal, so I HAD TO GO HERE. And you know, bring my past Yelpies awards so I can do what my boyfriend calls, "grosshikatsu". We got tickets beforehand online via Eventbrite. I suppose for more busier days, you have a time slot you book and enter. By the time we went, they were sadly already out of commemorative dishes. Also unfortunately, I had no idea that they had a stamp rally with Kinokuniya (would have been nice if there were signs or it was much more publicized -- actually, even when we went to Kino after, they were already out of the stamp cards), but after the kindness of the staff and some convincing and us dying from the heat, they understood our situation. Parking is awful as many such Little Tokyo cases are, but even more so during the weekend and during some events going on in the area, so either be ready to circle around or pay up and make the walking journey here. Getting in is easy, staff scan your QR code ticket and you get a free random post card. One side of the gallery was Ryoko Kui's other works with art drafts, sketches, some translated manga panels, information and background to her works, very nice if you're not familiar with her doujinshi or works outside of Dungeon Meshi. The other side of the gallery was all Dungeon Meshi. You are not allowed to take or record photos of the TV's showing the anime, but everything else seemed to be fair game. The gallery showed various art from scenes in the series and other standalone art of the characters in the world of Dungeon Meshi, the original and final cover art for the manga volumes, a written interview with Ryoko Kui, and much more. Afterwards was the real treat of the visit, all of the photo ops from the animated series, including replicas of the dishes from the series as well as the information of the monsters that were used for the said dishes. PERFECT MATERIAL FOR MY PANEL MIND YOU. Great for photo ops, I loved the color, attention to detail, the 3D aspects of seeing the dishes in front of you, and the detailed back drop and information for the dishes too (like floor 1 hot pot having the scorpion and mushroom cut outs), seeing the walking armor, love the frog photo op and much more. It only covers season 1 of the anime, but, again, perfect for the panel that I host and makes me even more excited for season 2. After the photo op area, there are some cut outs and food models for the concept art of the exhibit itself. Crazy to see that I'm taller than Marcille and my height in comparison to the main cast. Then of course, there's the gift shop at the end. Bonus goods if you spend more than $25, if you share on SNS, and sadly, of course things were already sold out. Solid visit and worth going out of our way to visit (I mean we're obviously otaku too, so kill 2 birds 1 stone in Little Tokyo), and definitely if you are a fan of the series, a foodie, or BOTH like me! NOTE: Since the pop up is in the summer, it gets SUPER hot in this art space. I don't think there's really strong AC in here so lots of fans on the ground and you will get warm. RIP to the cosplayers I saw here.

All over DTLA in what once were run down commercial areas, now public art, art galleries, cafes,…read morecoffee houses and unique stores have sprouted up. After the Grammy Museum which is in the Staples-Crypto Center/LA Live area that kick started the renovation of part of downtown after the theaters at the Music Center, I drove over to Art Share LA, an art gallery, theater and communal housing for artists. They had an exhibit of various artists working in the entertainment industry for Disney, Star Wars and other related animation work. When I walked in I really thought there was someone playing piano. Great space to enjoy art emerging artists.

This hotel is very elevated, clean, and extremely close to LAX. The staff was very nice & we loved…read morethe rooftop bar.

Cute event rental space, perfect for content creation, boutique shop, workshops. About 1,000 sq ft…read morestudio six stainless steel x-poles, option also include fly pole or Lyra. I came here for their first pain and sip night to celebrate a bachelorette. A time was definitely had! Great performers. Music was popping. Drinks were margarita mix. It was pretty strong. They had some really great raffles, including a 90 minute party space rental at any of their 3 locations, with no limit on people. The host was well prepared with guiding us through paint portion. We painted a corset, which went well with their theme for their night which was lingerie. There is private parking available, it is code access if renting space. Check out their IG @thehaloden for upcoming events. Can't wait to be back!

I attended a holiday luncheon at the Kagen Patio…read more It was nicely decorated for the holiday for 150 guests with a catered lunch. We had a DJ and photo booth for entertainment. This venue is available for group rentals by calling Hollywood Bowl Group Sales office. Sincerely, Rosemary

Located on the site of a now defunct Armenian high school, the AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian…read morePerforming Arts Center is a performing-arts complex comprising a 600-seat Main Theater and a 150-seat multipurpose room with a stage. I saw the Armenian Pops Orchestra perform here to an exuberant and sold-out crowd. The name of the place is a mouthful and probably needlessly long.* They have all kinds of programming, but because it's run by the AGBU, their main mission is to promote Armenian cultural programming, including the concert I saw here. The inside of the Main Theater looks very modern at first, but if you look back while the lights are on, you'll see that it seems as if they built the fancy exterior building around an existing older theater. It doesn't look bad, and the theater looks like it seats more than the 600 it does. The acoustics were very good from my seat, which was near the center of the theater, a little bit closer to the stage than to the rear wall. The exterior of the building and its lobby are gorgeous and very modern. They stand in stark contrast to the shabby mid-century architecture of the former high school's buildings, which are just across the pathway from the performing arts center and where AGBU meetings still occur. (There are still lockers inside as well, and you can see the trophies, ribbons, and photos of the sports teams; it's a little bit depressing.) There are plenty of spaces in the parking lot, and the lobby of the building provides quite a bit of room for pre- and after-show mingling. The center is near Pasadena High School and has close and very straightforward access to the Foothill Freeway (I-210). Its location is surprising, because it's almost right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. *AGBU stands for Armenian General Benevolent Union, which has a long history that once included international, political, and factional intrigue with its rival the ARF (Armenian Revolutionary Federation). AGBU is mostly involved with cultural programs these days, but there were times when members of the Armenian diaspora would not speak to one another because they were aligned with either the AGBU or the ARF. Those times have mostly passed, at least in the US.

It's nice and pretty but the parking lot doesn't accommodate the amount of seats inside and either…read morethe sound system doesn't work right or the people managing it are incompetent. It became a joke at the concert I was at that the microphones don't work and some songs hurt my ears.

Prior to my visit I'd been trying to secure a room for days unbeknownst to me that restaurant Noma…read morehad secured a residency here. I didn't stay at the state however my reservation confirmed my assumptions which were that this is probably the most aesthetically pleasing place in Los Angeles.

3.4: Historic and beautiful venue, but the food left more to be desired…read more Ambiance: 5 Service: 4 Flavor / Quality: 2 Value: 3 Cleanliness: 4 The Paramour Estate is a historic and famous location in Silver Lake. I read up on the history before coming; it's fascinating to know this was once a convent. We attended for a beautiful wedding, and as a venue, it is absolutely stunning.  The physical location is exemplary--it's like "artwork" with endless things to look at. Between the beautiful grounds, the various cool rooms filled with art, and a pool reminiscent of Hearst Castle, the vibe is unmatched. Everything about the setting is picture-worthy and perfectly maintained.  Unfortunately, as a catering choice, the food was "mid". The passed hors d'oeuvres were the highlight, but the main dinner fell short. They served steak, salmon, broccolini, and mashed potatoes--all of which were beautifully plated but incredibly bland. For such a high-end atmosphere, the lack of seasoning was a disappointment.  It's an incredible place to spend an evening, but for the price and prestige, the food should have been more memorable.