Live at the Lounge is sort of right next door/attached to the Hermosa Comedy & Magic Club. It's a…read morepretty nice music venue with a cute outdoor patio. This venue books small acts and I'm guessing mostly only acoustic since their stage area is so tiny. My friends and I were walking by during the Fiesta Hermosa festival last year and they had a small stage set up in their courtyard and the band I-94 caught our attention and we actually bought tickets to see their next show there. It's not like other venues where you can show up anytime, grab a drink and stand around it's an arrive before the show starts, sit down, order drinks, don't move and be quiet kind of place. Although I did enjoy some of the musical acts I felt the comedy acts between sets were unnecessary and didn't fit with the musical theme of the lounge. Eventhough I like I-94 and the venue in general I haven't been back to see their other performances because when I go out hear and enjoy music I don't like being forced to sit through and entire show like a punished school kid.

This is a great venue. Clean inside, good food, and you can see some amazing artists in a small…read morespace for just a few dollars. A great place to catch concerts.

Talk about a great small venue to see musical artists. The acoustics and sound tech are in point…read more The only downside here was the very dirty bathrooms, but that's a small critique. Sad to hear that this place is being repurposed... Glad I was able to see a few of the last performances held here, Missing Persons and Gene Loves Jezibel.

I hadn't seen live music in awhile and I looked up the bands that were performing on youtube…read morefirst(don't like surprises when it comes to the very hit or miss genres of music and comedy). They were Avatari and Zach King with a warmup by Martinez. They were all really good to listen to and my favorite was Avatari. He has great showmanship, singing skills and audience interaction even walking around the audience doing fistbumps and belting out some great sounds. The cover was only $13 and I had one delicious Guinness beer. I also had a nice booth in the rear, not far from stage. The staff was friendly and professional which isn't the norm at music clubs...didn't detect any gratuitous attitude. My verdict is St. Rock is a must visit for live music fans in the southbay. I checked their schedule and if I had more time, I'd be rockin' there regularly. Highly recommended.

Amazing Experience! HUGE thanks to JP for making our night…read moreunforgettable! He was super helpful and made it super easy to plan my husbands birthday; from reserving the best table and set it up on time, making sure the bouncer had the guest list ensuring we were taken care of. Mia, our server, was fantastic too! The band and DJ were awesome, and we had a blast dancing all night. Several of our friends had never been here before, and now they know why this is such a great spot! Can't wait to come back - highly recommend!

This really isn't a cafe or a restaurant, although there is some food here. This is really a music…read morevenue which also offers some limited food and plenty of booze, of course. If you are looking for a restaurant with a large menu, you will be disappointed. Sure, portions of La La Land were filmed here, and they have some movie memorabilia in the back of the place but they offer far more than jazz here, if that is your impression. There is rock, reggae, salsa, lots of tribute bands, and other stuff. While this may have once been purely a jazz club, I am certain the market simply won't carry (most) strictly jazz places for very long. Based on one photo I saw on the wall, this place has been around for about 76 years. That is impressive. For jazz aficionados, they offer a three hour Sunday jazz brunch (and this is the only time when folks under 21 can enter, by the way). For brunch, there are only four food items available on the menu: a breakfast burrito, avocado toast, one pancake (singular, not plural) and bacon, sausage, and eggs. Remember, you are here for the music, not the food. As for the food, my breakfast burrito was interesting. Knowing restaurants in California, it was probably cooked by a Latino gentleman but this looked like th emost Caucasian burrito of all time. It had chorizo, eggs, potatoes, and other stuff in it, and the tortilla had a nice cheesy skirt on it. It was also on the spicier side, which I enjoyed, but fair warning. I wasn't sure I was going to like it by its looks but I ate the whole thing. It was also a belly bomb and kept me satisfied for about 6 or 7 hours afterward. The avocado toast was actually very good and made with good quality bread. I thought the music was excellent. The members of the band (the John Kithcart Quartert) played their assess off and really seemed to enjoy themselves. True jazz (not that soft elevator music gunk) was popular at one time but let's face it, it is not popular anymore. Jazz certainly can be enjoyed as background music while you enjoy your one pancake but it is certainly not intended to be enjoyed that way. To fully appreciate it, you have to pay attention to it. That doesn't seem too much of an ask. After all, it is the folks on the stage who are doing the hard work. Our server was very good. She was friendly and attentive. My only experience here is with the Sunday jazz brunch so I cannot speak for the venue at any other times. At least for the Sunday brunch, whether you like jazz or not, this place is well worth a try.

You absolutely have to see a film at the Old Town Music Hall!!!!…read more We went for my partners birthday and it was so exciting to see the 100 year old Wurlitzer in all its glory. We saw a rare Gloria Swanson silent film along w a talk by a brilliant film historian. Every show opens with a little performance but we were lucky enough to see a silent film which means that the organist live scores the entire film just as it would have been done in the 20s ! Such a special experience, and a must for any fans of music, film, and LA history.

Just when you begin to lose faith in humanity, you run into a spot like this…read more I've lived nearby for almost 9 years yet didn't discover this gem until a few months ago. I'm constantly going to revival and old theaters like The Egyptian, New Beverly, and Aero theatre and wanted to add this one to the rotation. Essentially, they transport you back in time to the early 20th century when movie theaters started taking off! And not just about the old films they show, we're talking OG Dr. Pepper in a glass bottle and lobby cards and photos on the wall. A giant Wurlitzer organ where our organist started off the night's festivities with a few words of history and a few songs on the organ. We even did some sing-alongs lol. Everyone in the red vests are volunteers keeping this running. You can sense the deep passion they all have for preserving this history and a deep love of cinema. Got a brochure calendar for showings through June and will now make sure I come out at least once a month.

We had the opportunity to witness greatness at The View with the artist Donald Hayes, and let me…read moretell you -- he brought it. That saxophone was TALKING. He did the damn thang, and the vibe in the room was everything. Truly an amazing night. The venue itself is beautiful, and entry was seamless -- no hassle getting in, which I always appreciate. There is a 2-drink minimum, but no complaints there because the drinks did not disappoint. Now, let's talk food... We ordered chicken tacos, which took so long to come out I honestly forgot to take a picture. My hubster ordered the chicken wings and fries. Unfortunately, the fries were definitely undercooked, and the chicken was very light-skinned -- it could have been cooked much more. The food overall needs work, and that part was disappointing compared to the rest of the experience. That said, the artist + atmosphere combo was top-tier. I would absolutely come back for the music and the vibe, but next time, I'd skip the food and stick to drinks only. Great night, unforgettable performance -- just room for improvement in the kitchen.

I had a great time. I attended as an honoree, the Community Reception of MPAC, Thank Rev. Tulloss…read morefor the honor and Steve Bradford for the kind introduction. A full multi purpose music venue for DJ inspired events or live performances. There is a stage, booth and table seating, dance floor, large video screen and professional stage lighting. Located in Torrance, View Music Bar has plenty of free open air parking. There is a full bar and a limited menu serving food items such as flatbreads, wings and sliders. The drinks are a bit overpriced but great venue space.

I thought this was a great venue for a large conference. We attended the canva create conference…read morehere. They held the keynote presentation inside the theater as well as the speaker series. It was AWESOME in my opinion. even from our nose bleeds we had a great time. The bathrooms were hard to find and we got turned around on the exits. Alls that to say, it had a charm that takes you out of the stadium vibes and really makes you feel like you're in an upscale venue.

Came to see Rodrigo and Gabriela here and was mind blown with how cool and classy this place is…read more Very intimate, I love the older crowd and wasn't too crazy at all. They had a cool set up for margaritas and I was impressed with the fresh Aguas they had to mix the margaritas. I got the Tamarindo and Mango one added a shot of tequila and mezcal, the price wasn't that bad and they were good and refreshing. They also had beer selection and mixed drinks at the other bar. Their service was great and all the staff were friendly, if you needed help with anything or finding your seat there was someone always there. They had a food truck vendor outside that has Oaxacan food and also had food inside and it looked really good and fresh. The venue inside was very classy and loved the section we sat we could see well and enjoyed the music and show. Can't wait to be back to catch other concerts I def prefer this location than bigger venues. The parking was easy, wasn't that far of a walk and for our easily and they have people guiding which is a plus for me. Such a neat venue for sure!

This venue of ~500 seat capacity has a full sized stage large enough for an orchestra and choir to…read moreperform. It is large enough for a full sized theatrical production. Green room needs to be refurbished as the furniture is old, same with the auditorium seats. There is no lack of parking spaces. Other than the actual theater, there are two banquet halls, one larger the other, as well as a Japanese garden on the premises with break out rooms nearby.

Plentiful of parking, so don't worry. This place is a community based area and it's quite lovely…read morehere to see family members all together with their love ones. I attended a play; Nutcracker. The place is not the biggest but it's pretty clean! Clean restrooms and kind staffs.

At a recent visit to the Kia Forum for a concert, it was as expected a pretty solid venue. There's…read moretons of security and things are pretty organized here. The parking lot is pretty huge and getting here from any direction by freeway or if you live local, you can take the transit here. For the most part, this facility is clean all around. Because it's such a popular venue, they keep this place prettty clean, inside and out. The Kia Forum is, however, a bit on the dated side. Not that it's bad, but when you're inside, you will see that the structure of the place does show its vintage style and age. The coliseum itself goes super high - if you get seats on the third-level, be prepared to climb some stairs! There are a lot of steps at this venue - even to the restrooms. The restrooms are about two long flight of stairs, that leads to the restrooms that are basically in the basement. Again, it's clean and maintained, but there are lots of steps. The sound system at my last visit and with previous visits have been great. You will get great sound anywhere in this venue. One of the best, in my opinion! Staff are also friendly here if you have any questions or need to find something. My only gripe with this place are the parking fees. I paid $55 for parking, but it will vary from $25-$55 for general parking, depending on the type of event. It's very steep! There's parking around the neighborhood, but unless you know Inglewood very well, it can get sketchy outside of the venue. Other than that, love Kia Forum!

I can't remember when I was here previous to our visit the other day. It was probably 20 years ago,…read moreso it's definitely gotten a remodel since then. SoFi is across the street, so the whole area can be crowded during events. It can be difficult to get there from OC or SD, because it's not far from LAX. You may need to go the backways to avoid traffic. Parking is now one of the highest in LA for events. Even prepaying, it was $50! SoFi is even worse ,and so is Dodger Stadium. At least the Greek is only $40 for normal parking. We were in the 100s, and the seats had very little room in between the rows. There was a premium section near us with better seats and more room, but you will pay even more for those seats. Sound was fine. It was weird that you had to go downstairs for the restrooms, luckily there is one set of restrooms with handicap access on the entrance level. We ate before we came, so we didn't have to buy food there. A personal pizza was $19, and a soda was $8.50. Yikes. We only come her for shows where the artist isn't playing anywhere else in SoCal. I would rather drive to Orange County, Riverside, Pomona, or Palm Desert to go to a show, over LA proper.

Brennan's is famous for the turtle races, and low and behold, I happened to meet a friend here on…read moreturtle race night even though that wasn't our intention. Wasn't too crowded upon arrival, but as it got closer to race time, the humongous back patio was flooded with spectators, mostly college kids from the looks of it. Im not into crowds so it wasn't the most pleasant setting. The bartender was helpful in describing the available seltzers so I could make a choice. I also needed dinner so decided to go with a smashburger and fries, which was nothing special but was still devoured given my hunger level. Had to fork over steep Westside prices for a small meal that didn't fill me up and one drink. We left after the races were under way. I felt bad for the turtles with so many drunk kids hovering over them and all the lights and absurdly loud speakers. On any other night, it would be a cool place to sip a brew with the ocean breeze in your hair and toss some cornhole bags around with pals. One more note: parking can be scarce being on a busy street. Make sure to check street signage. I got lucky and snagged a close spot but others may have to walk a bit.

Came here for the turtle races. Super fun time. Everyone is really friendly. They have a big…read moreoutdoor area with picnic bench tables and other seats. They also have a cool $5 menu with some basic items, but enough to make it a good time for a good cost. Will be back again!

I love everything about this place! They've recently come up with a signature cocktail and shots…read moremenu. There is great food most days of the week. The vibe is happy and is run professionally. Come check it out! Cheers

I've been coming to The Greatest for years and it never disappoints. This spot really feels like a…read moresecond home more than just a bar. Every bartender I've come across has been friendly, attentive, and actually makes the experience fun, not just serving drinks but creating a vibe. The atmosphere is what keeps me coming back. It's not just a crowd, it's a family. You walk in and feel it immediately. They recently turned into a Dodgers bar and I love that even more. It just adds to the energy, especially on game days. Parking is a little tight, not gonna lie, but somehow you'll always find a spot so it's never really an issue. If you're looking for a chill, welcoming dive bar with good people and good energy, this is it. Your also welcomed to bring your own food