We had such a beautiful and romantic evening at the Candlelight 90s Hip-Hop event at Vibiana. The…read morecandlelit setting, stunning atmosphere, and nostalgic music made it the perfect way to celebrate my wife's birthday. Hearing some of our favorite 90s hip-hop songs in such a beautiful venue made the night truly special and memorable.

Vibiana once was the formal Catholic Cathedral for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It was damaged…read morein the 1994 Northridge earthquake. As a result, a lengthy battle ensued between the archdiocese, who wanted to demolish it, and preservationists, who wanted to designate it as a historical landmark. The preservationists won and it's now an event space with an adjacent restaurant called Redbird - both are owed by Redbird Chef Neal Fraser & Amy Knoll Fraser. Naturally, it's popular for weddings but has also been used for events & parties. I've attended many fashion shows here during LA Fashion Week. The venue is charming and the courtyard is a lovely spot for receptions. I recently came here for a cocktail seminar - TOTC. Some aspects of the church remain, including the beautiful hardwood floors, altar, confessionals, & choir area. Tastings were held in the cathedral and classes in the adjacent building, which was once the rectory. The staff here were all friendly and accommodating. It is a lovely & functional venue for events. *Metered street parking or lot across the street $12.

I went to the Baja California travel agent event and arrived at 530pm when it was supposed to…read morestart. There were eight of us outside and there was no entrance. We found out after constant knocking on the door that the entrance is in the alley. The venue is for small groups only and has nice clean restrooms. They could add more tables and chairs to make it more comfortable.

I went to an Adobe Express event here and was really impressed by the space. The venue had good…read morelighting, audio, and felt very open. There were also garages on the side that could open up. Since it's indoor, noise can travel and echo so it can be hard to hear during presentations. There was a big bar (with the friendliest bartenders) and a lower area past the stairs that extended into a mingling area. It was also great to see an outdoor patio (faces the street) so that is an added benefit for getting some air. Parking can be challenging around the area since it's in the Fashion District. I was able to find inexpensive street parking for 50 cents an hr but most streets had 2 hr parking limit. There were some $5 lots for event parking but I can imagine for bigger events it can be tough.

I really enjoyed the eclectic, quirky vibe of The LA Breakfast Club. It's hard to believe that…read morethey've kept up the playful rituals and time-defying traditions since the Ranchers who created this circle of friendship over 100 years ago. Founded in 1925, this might be the oldest LA Club in town. Everyone is so welcoming and there are lots of big personalities among the LABC members and gold-star newbies who made the morning unforgettable. Or as I'd like to say, lots of good eggs! The breakfast spread was thoughtful & versatile, the decorations were fun, and the secret handshake took my half-awake brain a while to get a hang of (but I finally did it by the time it was almost over). But no more spoilers as this is one place you have to experience if you're a creative soul. The draw for me? I was there to listen to the guest speaker, Justin Halpern, who's most known for his books, "Sh*t My Dad Says", "I Suck At Girls", and "Get Lost". Every Wednesday morning, a new guest speaker takes the podium. Novelists, comedians, entertainers, retirees, Disney or Bob Baker creatives, community leaders, world activists, and amazing storytellers preside over the Shrine of Friendship. Doors open at 6:45. Breakfast is prompt -- and not on LA-time. It's from 7-7:30. Served buffet style with a smorgasbord of choices to pair with the vibe of this live, variety-style show with plenty of audience participation. There were eggs, bacon, sausage, vegan bacon, oatmeal with every topping imaginable, pancakes, fruit, pastries, coffee, tea, and 3 different juices. Come, share a meal and friendship. I promise it'll be memorable with this welcoming batch of friendly folks from all walks of life. Annual memberships give you a discount on upcoming shows + an exclusive annual holiday party. All tickets are $35 + .88¢ ticket service fee and worth every cent for the experience.

I've been to this auditorium many times over the years, mostly to attend Los Angeles Breakfast Club…read moreevents on Wednesday mornings but I've also been to a few receptions and other parties here. This place was built in the 1960's by the Breakfast Club and given to the city in exchange for holding their meetings there. It is quite spacious with an abundance of parking in their private lot. It is a great location for larger events in that they have a stage and a large industrial kitchen. The downside is that the place needs some work. While I don't mind the 60's vibe, it seems that the city is not maintaining the space. The folding tables are quite worn around the edges and seem to be quite old. The chairs, while not completely uncomfortable, are certainly feeling their age. The kitchen, while quite large, apparently needs work. The large commercial dishwasher has been inoperable for a few years according to a staff member I spoke with, making it difficult for caterers who have to hand wash everything. Why do we pay all of these tax dollars to maintain city owned facilities? The bathrooms were remodeled somewhat recently. Whoever designed the remodel of the men's room should be fired. Who would place the hand dryer in a corner next to a urinal where both cannot be accessed at the same time. That is so odd to me. But overall, I'm happy to see the building being used. There are so few places large enough for big events that also has a large parking lot. I just wish the city took pride in the building, especially since they didn't pay for it. The least they could do is maintain it since they are charging a hefty fee for its usage.

I recently attended an event here (Glamhive Live) and the space was absolutely beautiful! Parking…read morewasn't too hard or expensive, a $10 rate about a 3 min walk from the venue. The facility is clean, very airy, has a lot of beautiful natural light, and spacious! If you're thinking about having an event or just renting a space here, you will not regret it!

We got married at Hudson Loft a few weeks ago and we had the best day of our life! We wanted a…read moredifferent venue and a personalized and unquie experience. When we walked in the venue I knew it was the place for us. It reminded me of a New York loft that I always wanted to live in. The windows are floor to ceiling gorgeous and lots of natural light to add to the perfect setting. We utilized all the different rooms at the loft and it had a great flow. We had our cocktail hour on the rooftop which gave a beautiful outdoor element with the city backdrop. One of the highlights are Steve the owner and Maryann. They are Truly geniune good people! They were so helpful at every visit and with every call/email. So many venues we visited felt corporate and pushy, we NEVER got that vibe at Hudson Loft, just relaxed and easy. They were super accommodating and lovely to work with. We had multiple people tell us that is was the best wedding they had ever been too and I give the venue a lot of credit for that. They even surprised us with rehearsal dinner pizza's! Who does that?... Awesome people! Truly touched with their generosity. A HUGE THANK YOU to Steve and Maryann for the best wedding experience we could have asked for!

We loved working with Top of the Hub! They hosted our event for our school sorority celebration and…read moreit was so fun and easygoing. They have a great area for catering, dancing, and several photo ops. The staff and security was so easy to work with where the event went very well. It's a beautiful space and would definitely want to work with them again in the future at The Top of the Hub! Highly recommend for anyone looking to host a beautiful and fun event!

The Top of the Hub is incredible. Went to a private B-day…read moreparty there & it was a 5 STAR event.The place is clean & the staff was professional.Two full bars, a VIP champagne room, a outdoor roof top eating area & a Disco dance room... This place is the spot to have a private party or event. I give The Top of the Hub a 2 thumbs up.

Caught II Fortunato Inganno at Garibaldina Society last…read morenight and had such a fun time. Great Italian decor and love it as a venue. Garibaldina Society was a super cool spot for it, too. Table seating, easy parking, and the hall's bar has ridiculously cheap drinks. It felt more like a cozy neighborhood cabaret than a formal show.

5 stars for the opera play of Il fortunato inganno. They did an amazing job. This was my first…read moreopera and it won't be my last. Food & Drink Rating: The 2 stars is for the false advertisement of the food and drinks. The single plate of pasta you were only provided arrived cold and the small cup of wine came from a box. They provided a single plate of pasta and small cup of wine that was supposed to be enough for a 2 hr and 40 min opera show (20 mins. included we're of intermission). I saw people actually go next door to the supermarket and brought in sandwiches. Seating: The chairs we sat in for the show became so harsh on my back. One member of my party had to miss the 2nd half because his back hurt so much and waited in the car. I had to shift in my seat multiple times because of the discomfort I was starting to feel from my lower and mid back.

Went to Raleigh studios for the showing of the HR from Bad Brains documentary, finding joseph I,…read moreplaying in the Chaplin screening room, and it was fuckin mind blowing! First of all, Hollywood Rules! I love the electricity in the air and being from New York, I'm totally in my element. Second, finding joseph I is by far the best documentary about music, musicians, punk rock, leaders in the movement of underground hard core that I've seen in years, maybe since Cliff em all. Third, after the show, Jay Mohr and James lathos (the guys who made this incredible doc happen) did a Q & Andy with the audience. Such a great time! My party and I didn't want the night to end, so we went to Guido pizzeria on cahuenga blvd. On Hollywood Blvd biker clubs were poppin wheelies! Unbelievably amazing evening!

This is a cool venue! I was here as a speaker for the California Vegetarian Food Fest. I like that…read morethe venue has indoor and outdoor capabilities. It was a gorgeous day so being outside was super fabulous! We spoke in an "auditorium" that was upstairs. It was more like a small theater and it was dark. The sound, A/V, and A/C was good. The Veg Fest has a demo stage at the Raleigh Cafe and that seemed to be a good location for speakers. It also attracted people who were eating as they could sit in the shade and enjoy their delicious vegan food from the festival.

Love coming here for two days of filming. The stages were cool. Peter has an AMAZING personality…read moreand it's so thoughtful, considerate, kind, and creative. The area outside is not safe, there are a lot of homeless people and their houses. We got shuttle to location from a near by parking lot. The inside of the location was great. Plenty of different sets, and space.

We were here recently for an audition my kid participated in. Very interesting place! It was…read moreperfect for that particular process because there were separate rooms to move and sort people. I could see this place being very useful for many different kinds of events. Very comfortable.