Things To Do in the Inland Empire & Southern California
At 7’8, Globetrotter “Tiny” Sturgess could very well seem intimidating, but you’d have a hard time finding a nicer guy. No, it wasn’t a typo. I said 7’8. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Globetrotters newest addition is also the World’s Tallest Professional Basketball Player. And so, of course, the Globetrotters nicknamed [...]
Cheeseburger Week celebrates the invention of America’s favorite food in its birthplace, Pasadena. From January 13-18, 2013, Pasadena salutes Lionel Sternberger for his mastery, insight, innovation and daring in placing a piece of cheese atop a hamburger for the first time in recorded culinary history at the Rite Spot in Pasadena i n 1924. Restaurants, [...]
“Eat Your Heart Out”, dineLA’s twice-yearly dining event, is returning January 21–February 1, 2013! Los Angeles’s restaurant week showcases specially-priced $15, $20, and $25 lunch menus and $25, $35, and $45 dinner menus from hundreds of LA county’s most compelling restaurants. From lobster tacos and ceviche along the coast one night to osso bucco and [...]
Craving a trendy ambiance, with fun innovative food? Well, for something like that you’ll need to trek all the way to Los Angeles or Orange County , using all your money for gas and parking instead of an awesome meal right? “Rapour” at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga is eager to prove you wrong. Yes, [...]
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LET FANS DETERMINE RULES OF THE GAME IN LOS ANGELES, ANAHEIM, AND ONTARIO FROM FEB 16-18 Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters are again introducing something unparalleled in the history of sports and family entertainment, taking kid participation and fun to a whole new [...]
The Westside’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Party Returns to Wokcano Santa Monica 1920′s Style with THE GREAT GATSBY NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL 2013!! Featuring Live Swing Band, Music by DJ Frankie, Complimentary Hors D’Oeuvres and Whiskey Tastings, Champagne Toast, Countdown & More Ring in this New Year 1920′s style at the Westside’s biggest NYE party [...]
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is bringing Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production coming to the Citizens Business Bank Arena, December 26 through December 30th. Get ready to let the good times roll when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy follow three [...]
Knott’s Berry Farm will look like Santa’s Toy Shop this year as it stocks hundreds of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive. This year guests can simplify their holiday gift buying by purchasing a $25 gift at the Knott’s California Shop located in Knott’s MarketPlace and then bringing it to [...]
Winterfest’s Events in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country “The most festive season of the year arrives Thanksgiving weekend and is celebrated daily throughout December, January, and February as Winterfest in Downtown Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, and at Pechanga Resort & Casino. From holiday concerts, theater, and ballet; holiday lights; [...]
Drinking while helping others? Oh, is such a thing possible? On December 15th @ 5PM, the 4th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl returns to the city. “This event has quickly become one of the busiest nights of the year for our local businesses and proceeds benefit a great cause for families during the holidays.” said [...]
The Inland Empire is full of Holiday events going on nearly every weekend from now until the end of December! Hopefully this list will help you and your family catch at least one event near you! Chino “Chino’s Youth Christmas Parade & Fair” 12/812 @ 9AM. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Riverside Drive [...]
The second annual “Good Food Festival” began with food insights and ended with savory delights! On November 3rd, LACMA hosted the “Good Food Conference” where farmers, chefs, community leaders and foodies of all kinds filled the museum to participate in the “Good Food Revolution”. This movement is dedicated to promote healthy eating and more jobs [...]
The Good Food Festival & Conference returns to Los Angeles for the second year Nov. 2-4, 2012. Produced by FamilyFarmed.org in cooperation with the Santa Monica Farmers Markets, the conference focuses on regional and national issues that are integral to building local and sustainable food systems and educating people about the Good Food Movement. The [...]
A List of Fun Halloween Events for Kids in the Inland Empire! October 19, 2012 Riverside (Lincoln Park)- “Trunk or Treat”. Bring your costumed trick or treater over to Lincoln Park to go to car to car collecting candy. Time: 4-6:00PM. October 25, 2012 Rancho Cucamonga (Biane Library) Check out the scene at our scary [...]
Ghouls, goblins, princesses, and super heroes invaded Knotts Berry Farm, October 6th , for the opening of “Camp Spooky.” This annual event caters to children 3- 11 years of age, and offers many special Halloween-themed activities in addition to their regular rides and games. When you arrive your kids will be given a bag and [...]
If you’re looking for a spooky Halloween date night, but can’t afford some of the pricier options (or you’re just looking for something different) then it’s time to check out Santa Monica’s brand new haunted attraction “Paranoia”. “Paranoia” consists of 3 mazes, that take over 50,000 square feet of space, on the 3rd floor of [...]
Ever feel a bit of “Paranoia” on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica? The occasional chills, the hair standing up on the back of your neck…it could be one of Hollywoods rich and famous! One who’s been dead 80 years. Things were low during the Great Depression, but murder was at an all-time high, [...]
Knott’s Scary Farm 2012 review- Halloween Haunt 40th Anniversary.
Intrigued by things that go bump in the night? Then join the thousands of other horror aficionados at Knotts Scary Farms “40th Annual Halloween Haunt”. With 40 years of experience under their belt, Knotts has perfected the art of scaring with their 13 mazes, 9 live shows, and 4 scare zones (with over 1000 monsters!). [...]
The smell of steamed lobsters filled the air as crowds of hungry lobster fans descended on the “Port of LA” Lobsterfest, September 15, 2012 at Ports O’ Call Village. Greet the large pelican at the entrance, walk through an inflatable lobster tunnel, and take in the sights. At the entrance you’ll see a large variety [...]
“The Next Food Network Star” and “Chopped All-Stars” contestant Penny Davidi is coming to the “Los Angeles County Arboretum” with “The Next Food Network Star” Finalist Jyll Everman to judge the annual “Taste of Arcadia”! With the beautiful arboretum as the perfect backdrop local restaurants, caterers, and wine/beer vendors battle it out Monday, September [...]
If your answer to “when was the last time you went to a lobster festival” is anything but yesterday, you’re overdue! Long Beach Lobster Festival (September 7th-9th)- The Long Beach Lobster festival offers a main stage playing Motown, decades music (60’s, 70’s, 80’s), Southern Rock, and County Western, and a children’s stage with storytelling, magicians, [...]
Mr. Pennypickles Museum- Explore the house/lab of a crazy (fic) inventor, who has changed every room to be an interactive wonderland. In his living room he has a hot air balloon, his study has a time machine, and don’t even think about using the restroom, because he’s turned his toilet into a hydroelectric generator! Although [...]
August 31st , 2012 @ 7:30 PM- “The Wanted” (and “This is She”) “The Wanted” is a British-Irish boy band sensation, hitting #1 on the UK Singles Chart with their song “All Time Low” The band’s second and perhaps most popular No. 1 hit, “Glad You Came,” topped the singles chart in both the UK [...]
The people have spoken, and the people demand a Farrells in Riverside! Who can resist the seemingly endless sundae combinations, and the crazy belly busters? Our friends at Farrells will be carting the “Pig Trough” over to 3610 Park Sierra Drive, taking over an old Black Angus Restaurant near Castle Park. Sounds like a family fun day in the making!
Finding a place for good fried chicken is hard. Finding a place for good fried chicken in the Inland Empire? Nearly impossible! Luckily “Mother Cluckers” saw a need that desperately needed to be filled. Juicy chicken, with a nicely seasoned crispy skin-I immediately broke things off with a certain military official born in the south. [...]
Ever dreamed of a five-pound gummy bear, a one-pound Sugar Daddy pop, or a 24-inch long pack of SweeTARTS? That dream is becoming a reality for candy lovers, as Victoria Gardens has announced that IT’SUGAR has opened its first Inland Empire location at the open-air regional shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga. This unique candy store [...]
1. More Affordable Midweek Hotel Accommodations and Recreation Take the time to check out the Palomar Inn Hotel, a 10-room, historical landmark built in the late 1920s. From here, do a self-guided Old Town historic walking tour arch-to-arch; visit the They Passed This Way Monument; shop for antiques and collectibles; and dine alfresco at Old [...]
Come out and celebrate “The Cove’s” last summer operating day of the year! On September 3rd, from 12-4pm, the very popular waterpark is saying goodbye with a Labor Day Carnival. Already a family fun destination, The Cove is sweetening the deal by adding games with amazing prizes, a variety of food, and even a petting [...]
Matisyahu/katchafire– Sunday, July 15, 7:100 p.m. Matisyahu assembled a backing band and together recorded Shake Off the Dust…Arise, which was released by JDub Records in 2004. While touring, Matisyahu recorded one of his February 2005 concerts and released the material as Live at Stubb’s, which was issued in April courtesy of Or Music before getting [...]
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