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The Secret Life of Pets: New Ride to Debut at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Posted on February 25, 2020 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: The Secret Life of Pets, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios ride | Leave a Comment

Secret Life of Pets - Opening Date Logo

**Update: Due to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic, the ride opening has been delayed.** We are one month out from the unveiling of Universal Studios Hollywood’s newest ride – “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” On March 27, the theme park will debut an all-new tech-savvy ride based on Illumination’s blockbuster The Secret Life of Pets films. This entertaining new ride will feature 64 animated figures, as well as answer the … [Read more...]

Gus’s Barbecue in Porter Ranch {Foodie Review}

Posted on February 23, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Gus’s Barbecue, Los Angeles Barbecue, Porter Ranch restaurants, The Vineyards at Porter Ranch | 5 Comments

Gus's BBQ - Restaurant

Earlier this month, Gus’s Barbecue opened a new location in the San Fernando Valley. Up until now, I had not been familiar with Gus’s Barbecue, but I quickly learned that the original South Pasadena restaurant has a big following! Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving up traditional Southern cooking and finger-licking BBQ. The restaurant is in a new shopping center called The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, located between Whole Foods and a Nordstrom … [Read more...]

Running Universal Trolls 5K & 10K: What to Expect + Race Event Discount Code!

Posted on February 17, 2020 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events | Tags: Running Universal, Trolls 10K, Trolls 5K, Universal Studios Hollywood | Leave a Comment

Running Universal - Trolls Race Medals

**Update: Due to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic, this event has been cancelled.** Calling all DreamWorks Animation's Trolls fans & runners alike! In a little over 2 months, Universal Studios Hollywood will be hosting its annual Running Universal 5K & 10K race event! On Sunday, April 26th, fans will join Poppy, Branch & Guy Diamond for a race through the theme park & parts of the Universal Studios backlot. Also, kids … [Read more...]

Boo at the Los Angeles Zoo – October 2019

Posted on October 9, 2019 | Filed Under: Local Events | Tags: Boo at the LA Zoo, LA Halloween events, LA Zoo, Los Angeles Halloween Activities | Leave a Comment

Boo at the LA Zoo 2019 Photo Booth

Boo at the LA Zoo is going on now through October 27! Every weekend in October, zoo guests will enjoy fun Halloween events. You won’t want to miss the special treat feedings – where zookeepers feed pumpkins to some of the animals. During our visit last weekend, we saw meerkats playfully chomp on the jack-o'-lantern! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QXJqrAhqX/ One area that you MUST visit is the Spooky Stroll & Mystery Maze. Zoo … [Read more...]

2019 Gelato Festival America – Los Angeles

Posted on October 6, 2019 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Gelato Festival America, Gelato Festival LA, Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood | 1 Comment

Gelato Festival Orange Chocolate Gelato

Last weekend my daughter & I ventured out to West Hollywood to attend the Gelato Festival held at the Pacific Design Center. This two-day festival featured local & visiting gelato makers, who created a special one-time flavor just for this event. Attendees got to sample all-you-can-eat gelato that was made fresh on-site all day long. Where was the gelato made? In the world’s largest mobile frozen dessert laboratory! It was … [Read more...]

KCON 2019 LA {Event Recap}

Posted on September 4, 2019 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: K-Pop, KCON, KCON LA, Korean pop culture | Leave a Comment

KCON LA 2019 - LA Convention Center

A few weeks ago, I attended my very first KCON. For those who are not familiar, KCON is a celebration of Korean pop culture. This fun-filled weekend highlights Korean food, K-Beauty (make-up and skincare products), and of course…K-Pop music! KCON was held at the Convention Center in downtown LA. I was invited to attend the conference as a member of the media. Although I’m not well-versed in all things K-Pop, I thoroughly immersed … [Read more...]

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