So incredibly wowed and impressed by this event at the Federal in North Hollywood!…read more
The classic car cruise-in is super cool. The cars are so beautiful and it brings in a unique crowd. They also have photography and drawings. So interactive!
The venue is great. I'm not too fond of the standard service at the Federal, but the servers who take care of folks attending shows are always excellent! My water was always full and my other drinks always came promptly. You have to know what to order at the Federal, but our food was tasty (Federal burger with no aioli, fish and chips, and mac and cheese to share). My partner and I agree that their fries are some of the most phenomenal fries we've ever had. They also have a great drink menu, with an expansive beer selection, strong cocktails, and more wine than you'd expect from a gastropub. The venue is pretty spacious and no matter where you're seated you'll get a great view since the performers tend to move around.
The show itself is amazing. I'm a beginning pole dancer, and the performers are among the best, most recognizable names in Los Angeles. The show I attended featured performances from Monica Kay, Tiffany Rose Mockler, Candace Cane, Heather Lou, and Tonya Kay herself. They are immensely talented, each bringing their own flavor to the stage and poles; I dream of one day being as talented as they are. This show combines athleticism, grace, humor, and striptease into one outstanding evening that my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed. They really stick to the pinup theme with the music, performances, costumes--everything! It's so hard to pick a favorite performance because everything was unbelievable.
In addition to the performances, Tonya gave out prizes for some of the folks who brought their cars, and for those who dressed in the pinup style. It was really cute!
If you enjoy classic cars, well-crafted cocktails, gastropub food, burlesque, pole dancing, and/or the 1950s, you'll love this. We can't wait to come back for another show soon!