what a fun evening! I haven't played Bingo since forever! so glad I had the opportunity to make…read morethis event. thank you so much Katie B. and Nitar. what a treat! my daughter and +1, Aime J. and I each received a food voucher for 3 Frida tacos and a swag bag. it's so exciting to get your bag and check out all the goodies. samples from Sugarfina AND a gift card too! coincidentally, I had been eyed those champagne gummy bears and martini olives when I peaked into the store a week ago. the bag also contained a 15% meal discount card to Katsuya, Amici and a handful other restaurants (for M-F dining) and 3 hour free valet. additionally, we got a suave Americana visor, water bottle and bingo accessories. the TACOS were filling and delicious. i had an CARNITAS, MOLE AND ASADA. toppings were fresh - cilantro, onions and pickled/spiced onions and carrots, and salsas tasty, one green and a hot red. rice, beans and chips were an extra nominal charge. popcorn and water were $1 each. sangria and margaritas were $6. it was a delicious and inexpensive evening, with tons of fun! BiNGO was a thrill, even though we didn't end up winning any prizes. the presenters were funny and quirky and kept us on our toes. prizes included Betty White DVDs!!!...LOL... a Deluca basket, gift cards from Nordstrom and other stores, other baskets with goodies and a date night dinner with paid valet. playing bingo would be a really fun outing for the rest of my family, and the setting on the grass is cool and relaxed on these summer nights. overall, this was a fun event to go to. the only part i didn't enjoy so much was the very long wait for food. perhaps this can be alleviated by two separate food lines and extra staff to take orders and handle money. but the Americana made up for this by being so generous in the end. they brought out tons of pizza to make sure no one went home hungry. additionally, Yelp Elites had a separate shorter line for entrance into the event. at least i only had one long wait, so i am not complaining!!! in its entirety, the event put a big smile on my face and took the edge off mid-week stress.

My oh my! I been wanting to attend for the longest time, for the past 2 years, I would always see…read moretheir registration AFTER the event is full. I was so glad, I caught their event just in time. I arrived a little bit late, but I was still able to find a seat with the wonderful associates' assistance and eat my delicious tacos. It was $15 per person and you get to pick a meal, the bf and I each got the taco meal, it comes with 3 tacos. When you arrive to pick up your tacos, to the side, they have a wide selection of toppings and sauce. Additional Info: Registration - email, and promo generally goes out about 1.5 month from when the event is about to start. You can sub to The Americana email and you will get notices when the event is available. Fee: when you buy your ticket online, there is an additional fee for processing, just a few bucks per ticket. I plan on coming back annually it was really fun, the bingo callers were funny and silly. They would poke fun at each other and some of their guests. It's was such a chill bingo event. The bingo games go really quick tho, it was 13 games within 1.5 hour. Parking - unsure, I parked at Glendale Galleria and walked across.

A beautiful way to spend the Memorial Day weekend. Perfect weather and temps. My handicapping not…read moreso good today... but with views of the San Gabriel mountains who cares. I was actually surprised at the size of the crowd Monday, very well attended. For those new to Santa Anita go to the Frontrunner for a restaurant experience overlooking the stretch run. Serious horse players go to the "Room" - it's next to the Chandelier room. Used to be called the Sports Book but now it's just unnamed. The clubhouse side has outdoors table seating just past the finish line. Plenty of bars and food venues throughout for those so like to walk around and visit the paddock and walking ring. Check it out!

I came to Santa Anita Park for a 5K race. Yes, me, not the horses. - haha…read more This place is so nice! So clean! So organized! Beautiful grounds. Beautiful curb appeal. Manicured landscaping. Peacocks walking around. An experience I will cherish for ever. On race day, there were rides, food, beer, and just a good vibe that would make anyone come back again. Sure it was hot! But it's also California! Gotta love a sunny, bright, hot day with cotton like clouds up in the sky. Happy summer everyone!

My husband and I got engaged at the end of January and were aiming for an April wedding, so we were…read moreon a tight timeline. Chevy Chase Country Club was incredibly responsive and helpful from the very beginning, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. When we toured the Oak Grove ceremony space and learned we'd have access to a bridal suite for the day, we were SO excited. When we first visited, Matthew and Amy showed us around. The ENTIRE country club is so beautiful, from the Oak Grove and Cypress Trees to the staircases. As we became more serious about booking and completely fell in love with the space, Silvana and Ruben were quick to respond and provided a detailed meeting and breakdown of everything. The packages were clear and informative, and they were always willing to accommodate our needs. When Cassidy took over for the rehearsal and day-of coordination, she was absolutely amazing. She was extremely responsive via email, attentive to every detail, and even addressed things we didn't think to ask about. During the rehearsal and on the wedding day, she coordinated everything so seamlessly that both our families and we felt completely at ease thanks to her calm and supportive presence. She truly cared about making our day special, and it showed in every detail. Our family members were so impressed by the venue, accommodations, and staff that they're already talking about hosting future events here. Thank you, Cassidy and team. We highly recommend this venue and hope to be back again soon! :)

Very nice place. Restaurant open to public. Food was very nice as well as service. Valet parking…read moreonly

Edit: was wrong this is only with the unlimited passes!! That makes more sense. Good I can still be…read moresemiloyal I love this place but today when we went we found out they decided to have only some of the machines award tickets. This is ridiculous I don't care if people are getting good at your games. This is the point!! I, as well as many others, are highly goal motivated and this takes the fun out of so many of my favorite games. Ridiculous. I really did love this place and expected better from you guys. However if they fix this I will be so happy to play the games like they used to be again!!!

Samantha's an amazing waitress great service coming back just because she was that nice and…read moreprofessional

626 night market is an annual summer tradition for me and I love the vibes of it!…read more There's a ton of food and merchandise vendors here, so there is something for everyone. Food is a bit on the pricey side and you may not necessarily be blown away by anything, but I'd say the appeal here is moreso all the options. Alongside this, they have some carnival games and a DJ (who was surprisingly really good). Overall, I definitely think that this is worth checking out! The 626 night market has expanded to other areas, such as Orange County, but is the original one and I would say the better one.

Another year, another 626 Night Market! It was our second time coming to the 626 Night Market at…read morethe Santa Anita Park and we'll be back for a third! We opted to go to the August one (they also had a June one). As usual, we bought our tickets in advance to save some money. Remember where you park because it's a burn to walk all day in the sun and then walk around in circles at night looking for your car (we know from experience). Getting in was a breeze and there are vendor booths immediately there to greet you with art, jewelry, collectibles, etc. Lots of cool stuff to look at, but some of it is a smidge too pricey for what it is so it depends on how much you really want something. Of course everyone comes here for the food and they have it in spades! Make sure to do a lap around to check out all the food booths before committing! First we tried Teriyaki Jerk Chicken Mac from Mac Daddy - it originally looked like a small box, but they really packed it with meat on top of the mac and cheese. The meat was a bit too dry and overpowered by paprika so it didn't really go with the mac and cheese. Next, we tried Quesabirria Tacos and Birria Loaded Fries from Las Chelaguas. The tacos were good but pretty small. The Birria Loaded Fries were bomb! Such a huge portion and very filling! We had to waddle off our caloric intake thus far, so we made our way to Lemon Tea Squeeze for drinks. They served lemonade and iced tea drinks in collector cups (we got the bear cup while our friends got the cow cup). Unlimited refills are always a plus in the heat so we made our way back before the end of the night. We grabbed some Mango Sticky Rice to go from Pink Mango, and while we were there we also tried the Mango Sticky Rice with Ube Rice and topped with ice cream - perfect dessert to end the night with! Pink Mango had the longest line out of all the food vendors we tried though, creating a traffic jam with people trying to walk past/through. The night market also gets incredibly more crowded at night, so if you don't want to deal with sweaty people throwing elbows you're best bet is going during the day where you can spread out and take your time (they also offer cooling/misting stations during the day but close them at night). Overall we had a great time and we'll be sure to make this an ongoing yearly tradition. It's always cool to try out food we might not normally have tried and get introduced to vendors worth checking out again. Remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat! Word to the wise if you have to use the restrooms - skip the porta potties on the side and just go inside the racetrack to use the normal restrooms (it's the road less traveled and infinitely more cleaner).

I've been to this library since I was in elementary school. It was one of my favorite places and my…read moreall time favorite library. It was a lot different then. Very kid friends with awe sensory activities and book reading groups. I recently started school. I enjoy a different scene from my warm bedroom especially now in the summer. Studying at this library is not as pleasant as it used to be. It smells really bad in specific areas due to many homeless people. They take up all the study tables and quiet corners. Most of them sit for hours on their phone. Some Sleep for hours. It's not as quiet as other libraries but it's quiet enough to study my online classes. I'm a bit disappointed with how the remodeled. It feels more modern than homie which is no issue just not my vibe. I don't remember the library staff allowing homeless people in when I was a kid unless they looked somewhat well kept and with better hygiene. Anyways if it weren't for the homeless people and smell this library would still be my top favorite. I prefer the signal hill library now but still Billie Jean is a close way from where I live Oh and signal hill library is open on Mondays! Which is great because I study everyday of the week. I don't mean to be mean towards homelessness people. I agree there should be more done but one reality is that not all of them care to work and most are doing drugs. I can see that being of conflict in assisting them with stability. Nevertheless, I will always remember the good memories I had at this library. I practically grew up here.

I call it the Disneyland of botanical gardens. ;) I am a member of the Huntington, and have been…read morecoming for years. It is my absolute favorite Zen spot in the world. I no longer live in the state, but visit every few weeks and make sure to visit the gardens every time. I've painted these gardens over the years and will continue to do so. My favorite gardens are the Rose garden, the Japanese garden and the Chinese garden. This is the perfect date spot as well as a perfect place to walk in the morning amongst nature before the day gets too hot. The children's garden will entertain the littles and they even have a water feature on the hot days. The art pieces throughout the museums are not only beautiful but historical and should not be missed. There is a great coffee shop to grab a cup for your walk and a great gift shop at the exit. There are a couple of quick food options as well. Parking is plentiful- but make reservations! Verdict: perfection- everyone must visit this lovely land at least once in their lifetime.

This town hall festival is none like any other…read more The whole city is here enjoying the vibrant vibes of people and culture. It is lit up at this event. So many smiling faces and laughing all around. Tons of families every way you look. It was a beautiful site to see the city come together.

Sooo many beer vendors, Bratwurst, roasted turkey legs and mmmmm pretzel, churros and Pastry from…read morePorto's. Live band was excellent and strong sound system. Loved the carnival rides, games, booths. Just buy tickets as all booths only accept tickets vs cash/card. Relaxful day in Montrose

Considering it's our first year as parent volunteers & our son as a student, I think it was an…read moreoverall good effort. I wished they had put more effort into the rides as they did the selection of food . It was never ever really crowded, it would have peak moments, crowd would die out, then up again. As a parent volunteer I really enjoyed myself & look forward to more parent volunteer opportunities. That's all I got until next year

I mean I love the "fiesta" but it sure has changed over the years…read more They have food from all around the world, a beer garden, carnival rides and games, numerous raffles, bingo, and a bit more. I like the fiesta because we're supporting our community and our perish but like all things, it can always be better. The prices are kind of outrageous but I guess that's a common thing when raising money. The atmosphere is good for all ages; toddlers, teens, adults, and elderly should all be easily entertained. Tip Drinks, food, games, and rides all need tickets.