What should you do for entertainment while visiting Pasadena?
What should you do for entertainment while visiting Pasadena?
Pasadena is home to more than the Rose Bowl and craftsman style bungalows. Find out what other entertainment you should take in while you're in town with this quiz.
Pasadena is home to more than the Rose Bowl and craftsman style bungalows. Find out what other entertainment you should take in while you're in town with this quiz.
How much do you want to spend?
Want to grab some food while you’re out?
How would you describe your tastes?
What type of atmosphere are you looking for?
What was your favorite movie of 2015?
The Laemmle Playhouse 7
The Laemmle Playhouse 7
A Southern California chain specializing in foreign, independent and art film, the Laemmle Playhouse 7 is a great choice for someone who’s already seen this year’s big movies. Tickets prices range from $9 for a matinee to $12 for an evening show.
The Arclight Pasadena
The Arclight Pasadena
The multiplex for movie snobs who still like Star Wars, this high-end theater chain boasts reserved seating and reliably shows the big blockbusters alongside the quiet indies. The Arclight snows fewer previews and staffs an attendant per each theater so expect to spend $16.50 per person.
The Pasadena Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse
The theater around which the Pasadena Playhouse District is named, The Pasadena Playhouse is a beautiful, historic theater that boasts its history of showing Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. Tickets range in price from $25 to $140
The Ice House
The Ice House
Since it opened in 1960, the Ice House has been one of Los Angeles’s marquee comedy clubs. Comedy legends from Bob Newhart to Jerry Seinfeld have performed there. Grab some dinner and a drink and settle in for shows featuring established and up-and-coming acts.
More info at http://icehousecomedy.com/
iPic Theater
iPic Theater
iPic Theater bills itself as “The Ultimate Movie Experience” and it’s hard to disagree. A $32 ticket buys you a seat in a cozy couch and a wait staff that will bring you all the snacks, drinks and entrees your heart desires. The food is extra, of course but it might be fun to splurge for dinner and a movie all rolled together.
Redwhite+Bluezz
Redwhite+Bluezz
This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner and some hot jazz. Bands perform at Sunday brunch and each evening at the wine bar/grill. Dinner runs about $20 per plate for entrees like Creole Linguine Pasta and Cedar Planked Salmon.
Live Mixx
Live Mixx
Lobster bar by day, nightclub by night, Live Mixx is one of Pasadena’s more diverse night time offerings. It sits in the heart of bustling Old Pasadena but is modern, sleek and exclusive. And did we mention seafood? They’ve got seafood.
More info at http://www.livemixxlounge.com
Club 54
Club 54
Pasadena’s hottest club is Club 54. OK, fine. it’s Pasadena’s only club but it has all the trappings of a hip downtown LA club with three stories of bars, dancers, VIP Lounges and, of course, bottle service.
More info at http://www.club54lounge.com