One thing I love about Camp Flog Gnaw is how they prioritize accessibility needs. Each year there…read moreis a well staffed ADA tent as well as nonprofit tents like KultureCity and Camp Counselors who are able to support individuals with disabilities. The lineup is always fun and well stocked too, with plenty of big surprise guests.

I'm a little torn regarding Camp Flog Gnaw. I was super excited coming into this and I have to say…read morethat while I enjoyed it, I can't say I am set on returning. 1. Be prepared to walk A LOT. You enter through Expo/Vermont and you have about a 15-20 minute walk before you actually make it to the security checkpoint. They have winding barricades that are probably purposely put there to make you walk off your alcohol. Wow. I was not expecting this and really annoyed that it took so long just to get into the festival. If you had planned to see somebody perform and thought you could get in within 30 minutes, good luck. You may be sorely disappointed to miss out. 2. Security is either lax or strict, so it really depends on who you get. First day, the lady inspected EVERYTHING and even had the audacity to be suspicious about the wax for my braces. Wow. The second day, the dude did not even open all my pockets and let me walk through. Again, really depends. ID check is seriously, which explains a lot considering this is open to all ages. Had a dude in front of me get grilled about his zip code and that was because he had a fake. Homie, if you are going to have a fake, at least remember the info on that shit. 3. I do appreciate the ample stalls of food, beverages, and entertainment. It's a HUGE venue, so I would be pretty annoyed to walk around vast and far in search of food and beverages. Expect inflated prices, but nothing is really surprising. Expect to dish out $5 for a bottle of water unless you go to the vending machines outside the gates which do not take cash nor accepted my card, so wtf? And water is cheaper at $3 a bottle in the alcohol tents than outside. 4. The set list is what really got me. They had a lot of great artists, but staggered everybody good to be altogether on Saturday. That is annoying if you were trying to see all your favorites and would have to run from one stage to another. You had to make executive decisions as to which artist to skip. More often than not, I was thinking, man I should have gone to the other stage. Bummer. 5. But this is what gets me the most. THE CROWD. Maybe I'm a newb. But wow, this is a young young young crowd. If you are over 21, you felt old. Now I can hang with the young'ns, I can probably outdrink a number of them or have a better sober time than them, but holy shit, these kids were obnoxious and all probably drugged up or drunk out of their mind that their immaturity levels were through the roof. It was not worth standing and fighting a crowd of kids to the front of the stage. I'm used to people bum rushing the stage and get hyped when a special guest comes out, but these kids did not understand the definition of space and allowing one to breathe. Be careful before you get trampled or straight up die. Nobody will give a damn. 6. Take the metro to here. You will not regret it. After a whole day of walking and going hard, the last thing you are going to look forward to is walking hella blocks to get out of the Exposition area to be able to call a Uber/Lyft. Surge prices were also not the business. Better to take the metro and get out of the mess. Last train was past 1am on Saturday and 12:45am on Sunday night. 7. I needed to be really drunk to enjoy this and sure enough I spent more than I should have on alcohol here. I hate that you are restricted to consuming your alcoholic beverage in the designated beer garden areas. You were pretty limited here. I would skip this overall unless you're the type who likes to chill away from the stage and genuinely enjoy Odd Future. While I loved a number of the artists, some of the acts I felt weren't really conducive to the festival environment. Like The Internet would've done much better in an more intimate setting and the DJs weren't too successfully in hyping up the entire crowd.

Los Angeles Design Festival is great. What a great way to spread awareness and have fun at the same…read moretime. Being in the design and architecture industry, I love attending events like these. Especially if they are free (but we gave a donation). The Sustainable Landscape Tour was a bit disorganized but overall a very fun, educational and new experience. The tour was 4 hours and it hit 4-5 parks where sustainable plants, trees, and shrubbery were used as well as different water conservation techniques. Here are some of the parks we hit: * Marsh Park - this was an adorable and pleasant surprise!! Who knew such a beautiful and serene park existed right along the bike path and along the LA River! It has many different pockets of areas (children, grass, pavilion that you can rent, exercise machines) which were all neat. Well kept by MRCA, it's a beautiful stop if you're biking along the LA River or just strolling through the neighborhood. Plus they have their own parking lot! * Elysian Valley Community Garden & Jardin del Rio Community Garden - we only got to go to the first one due to time constraints, but what a lovely piece of land for the neighborhood to use. We saw all sorts of veggies, fruits and plants being grown. From artichokes to corn, strawberries to kale and so much more. Very inspiring and of course, timely with the whole revolution Ron Finley has started. * Vista Hermosa Natural Park - how can I not know about this park? Lived in LA all my life and passed by 1st St. so many millions of times. Wow, this was truly a hidden gem. Gorgeous grounds, gorgeous views, just beautiful and peaceful. I definitely want to make another trip out to check out everything. People were picnicking, napping, there were photo shoots going on, kids were running around. You would never think you're in the middle of LA in this park. There's a children's area, grass knolls, clean bathrooms, lots of benches and tables, and a soccer field. The views of the LA skyline are just breathtaking. * Grand Park - we have been here before but never walked it in its entirety. There's so much planning that goes into an urban park, it's really amazing. I felt so educated on the process and the procedures these architects, landscape architects and city planners went through to create such beautiful, peaceful, green space for us. Very educational as well as a great time exploring LA and parts that I would have never discovered by myself. I hope LADF keeps up the great work!

A local flavor in Burbank if you're looking for a Christmas decoration extravaganza. The house is…read morewell done. Parking can be a little tough, so good luck. You can listen along in your car to Christmas music when you tune in to 99.1 or listen to it outside as well. Feels a little strange to be hanging out in front of someone's home, but that's why we're here right? To see Christmas on Clark st. Seasons greetings.

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING ! 4 & 1/2 STARS! People come from all over SOCAL during the…read moreHalloween season to see the Clown House & others on Clark St. in Burbank & go trick or treating. There is also a Christmas celebration that's less known & not as big but has some great lights up & down Clark street. They have a good show @ 3600 W Clark St. It is also less than a 10 minute ride from Holiday Fantasies Come to Life which is Spectacular & gets better every year. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Our second Lakeside Lounge visit wasn't quite as successful as the first one. It was quite warm,…read moreso the DJ's had moved down under the old oak trees for more shade. That shifted to picnic tables versus the bistro tables. The air was still, and almost uncomfortable. Which is not the venue's fault. But it made it hard to sit and enjoy the music. Which leads to the second point. "The Flashdance DJ's" were too much into their own vibe for us. Their selections were so eclectic and rambling that it was hard to get integrated into their groove. There was a taste of that the first time we went. It seemed worse the second time. Have you ever been with an audiophile when they are immersed in their own world of music? Felt left out because you weren't in the same mood space? If so, you might understand what we felt that evening. Moving more to sets that complement each style of music, then segueing to another type instead of jumping around might be more satisfying and engaging. It appeared that most of the crowd wasn't very engaged with the tunes that the DJ's themselves were rocking out to. ;-) Still, the idea of being in glorious Descanso Gardens on a warm summer evening is a great way to go.

Bungalow Heaven is a neighborhood in Pasadena with many bungalow homes built in the early 20th…read morecentury during the Arts & Crafts period. Each year, the Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association (BHNA) hosts a self-guided walking tour featuring 8 selected homes. The event took a pause last year due to the Eaton Fire, but this year our party attended the 35th Annual Bungalow Heaven Home Tour in April 2026. [Parking]: Street parking only (free), but our party had no issue finding available street parking in Bungalow Heaven near McDonald Park. [Admission]: Advance tickets = $25 per person (plus online fees), but tickets were available on the day of the event for $30 per person. Visitors checked in at McDonald Park (1000 Mountain Avenue) and the staff handed out a guidebook and wristband. Visitors were supposed to show wristbands to enter each home, but honestly not all volunteers were actively checking them. [Check-in tent & food / drink options]: The tent offered complimentary snacks, water, and lemonade. The staff was beyond generous with the snacks and visitors were encouraged to grab as many homemade cookies (over 35 different options!!!) as they wanted. Heck volunteers were even selling baking books with recipes for the same cookies. There was no complimentary coffee, but there was a coffee truck where visitors can purchase drinks. In addition, I noticed the Kogi food truck and few other food trucks too. [Experience]: The event started at 10 AM and our party stayed from 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM (2 hours) and toured 4 homes. Most of the homes our party visited were Craftsman-style bungalows. Between homes, visitors can also stop by various sponsored pop-up tents. Unfortunately, there were not many places to sit and visitors had to stand in line while waiting to enter each home. The lines were noticeably shorter after 2 PM, but keep in mind the guided tour only lasted until 4 PM so plan accordingly. Definitely expect to stay 4+ hours if visitors want to see all 8 homes + the home with a miniature railroad in the front yard. There were few porta-potties available for anyone who needed a restroom break. Each home had volunteer tour guides explaining the history of each home and some current homeowners were present and available to answer questions in their backyards. [Rules inside of each home]: No interior photos, no food or drinks, no smoking, and no high heels. [Conclusion]: This is a solid tour for anyone who is into historic houses. Some tips include wearing sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and breathable clothing. And yes I think those complimentary cookies were well worth at least half of the admission price alone.

Enjoyed the Bungalow Heaven Home Tour a couple of times now and will definitely be back in future…read moreyears to see more beautiful historic homes from the early 1900s... 5 stars!!!!! If you live in an older home and/or you are a fan of historic homes, the Bungalow Heaven Home Tour in late April every year is an event not to be missed. Be ready to be amazed with the exterior as well as the interior of 6 to 7 featured homes in Pasadena. Most of the owners of these homes have meticulously restored their home's historic glory, and their commitment and dedication to their homes will definitely make you think twice about today's cookie cutter modern homes. Thank you so much to the Bungalow Heaven Home Tour committee for organizing such a wonderful event for the home showcase volunteers for letting strangers see their beautiful homes! Buy tickets online ahead of time to get a discount. A map of all featured homes will be given to you at Check In at MacDonald Park, and this park is the perfect check in area since it's pretty much in the middle of Bungalow Heaven. You set the pace and the route since the tour is completely self-guided. Bring a lot of water and snacks, and make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Yes, you can also drive yourself from home to home, but part of the charm is walking through the beautiful streets of Bungalow Heaven. Walk and enjoy the views of this historic neighborhood if you are able. Several food trucks are at McDonald Park for a lunch break, and there are also different opportunities to enjoy live music performances along the route. In the 2023 tour, the first one to take place after the pandemic, the tour also featured craftsmen who live in the area along the route, from quilt makers to painters to furniture makers.

With the kickoff of the Holiday in the Park on11/18/22, the holiday season has officially began in…read morethe city of Burbank. After covid, the event made a powerful comeback with over 75 stores joining in on the celebration that stretched 8 blocks and 3 parking lots! Magnolia Blvd was shut down from Hollywood Way to Florence St in Magnolia Park which allowed residents and visitors to fully enjoy the festivities. There was a ferris wheel, vintage car show, kids fun zone, live music, a holiday boutique, craft & art fair, and photo opportunities with Santa & Characters and more! There were also several other photobooth opportunities. Restaurants and other businesses in Magnolia Park remained open late until the end of the event. There were also several food trucks along the boulevard. Exhibitors and artists had their own booths to showcase their merchandise. Overall a fun event to look forward to each year.

Holiday In The Park~ What a great holiday event for families!!!…read more Few blocks of streets are blocked off. Many shops are opening late for this event. There are live music/bands at several locations. Many kids activities area. A few business offer free popcorn. Lovely Porto's offer free cookies & coffee/hot chocolate. One church offers free donuts. There are food trucks at every block. Many local non-profit are doing bake sales, perfect for fundraising. Very well organized event!

You've fooled them, haven't you Michael? But not me. Blimey!!…read more If you're a fan of HALLOWEEN movie then you're on for a surprise. This is the place where a scene from Halloween was filmed at Montrose Avenue (hedge) in South Pasadena, CA. Micheal Myers peers out from behind this hedge as Laurie and Annie approach. I bet not too many people know this iconic scene. Now I spilled the beans. Lol. :D Maybe next time I'll play the character this year's Halloween. Trick or treat! Hahaha! Thank you street residents for indulging us fans (locals & visitors). And not calling the SPPD on us as we walk by and take photos. :D #ILoveSoPas #PasadenaRules

I will continue my journey through the original Halloween locations that you can find in South…read morePasadena. The famous Hedge where Michael Myers lurks behind is a few blocks away from the other houses. We walked to it, about 20 minutes, but we do walk like crazy so I know most people will drive. 5 minutes drive in a residential neighborhood, plenty of street parking. The Hedge looks the same, we clowned around a bit to take some photos of my husband playing Michael Myers and no, he's not that creepy. People live in that house so be respectful of their privacy. It is great to see all these locations so well preserved after so many years since they shot the original Halloween directed by Maestro Carpenter in South Pasadena. I am glad at least this part of LA is great about preservation. I wil conclude my horror location quest in the area with the Hedge. But this is your Halloween location trilogy guide!

My grandson and I loved looking at all the model trains situated in various settings. An amazing…read morecollection and a very festive atmosphere. Cookies and hot cocoa were served and the house is decorated for the holidays. Located right on Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena.

Really thought it was going to be better than it was. Long drive for maybe a 5-10 minute cruise to…read moreview decorations.. the only good thing about going down to this area is coming across a great little diner called Cindy's Restaurant cindyseaglerock.com... for not being an Italian restaurant they had some of the best spaghetti I have ever had! so delicious.. If your in walking distance to Christmas tree lane I guess its cool to kill a little bit of time, nice walk but definitely not worth the drive.. do not recommend!