Elite Event: iPic Theaters

Another amazing Elite Event! Thank you Katie B. and iPic Theaters!
Awesome venue! I’ve been here once before (back when it was Gold Class Cinemas) and loved the experience, so when I found out that Unilocal was throwing an elite event, I had to get in.
The night started with the usual grub and drinks and Unilocal elite mingling. Emily R and I ran into our two Unilocal buds Idy and Mary T who we had met the previous summer. Good times. :)
We got to see Oz, which was okay. The experience itself was amazing. Big comfy reclinable chairs. Storage for purses and shows in the arm rests. Blankets and pillows. Food and drinks by pushing a button. What a great night!
Thank you Katie for the amazing work you do in getting these events together!

I’d been wanting to check out this theater for ages and I finally got the chance thanks to Unilocal!We started out the night with apps and drinks in the lounge area. I didn’t try the food, but I did use my drink ticket to order a Bangkok Monkey nitrogen drink, which was tasty and came with a mini show with the nitrogen while the bartender concocted the drink. Fun!
Then it was time for the feature presentation, so we all filed into the theater. Each of the seats is a plush recliner outfitted with motorized controls, and if that’s not enough to make you doze off before the movie, they also supplied us with a pillow and blanket and a fancy pair of 3D glasses. Then, someone came around with glasses of water and bags of popcorn for each of us! I felt totally pampered and cozy in my recliner, waiting for the movie to start. There is also a call button if you need anything else. All the employees were super nice by the way!
All in all, I totally enjoyed myself at this event and would love to go back to watch another movie soon.

One of the best Elite events I have attended and possibly the best movie theater experience I have had.
This event was set up so the first hour and a half was like a happy hour/​mixer. I definitely enjoyed this. I made a few new friends all while getting to try the food and drinks iPic had to offer. The 3D movie experience was great and unlike most you will experience. Definitely looking forward to coming back.
FOOD:
Steak and chicken quesadillas — pretty much perfect. i would suggest they put a fork on the plate tho so people can scoop up guac and sour cream
Calamari — great. cooked right.
DRINK:
Bloody Mary — just the right amount of goose and spice
Bangkok Monkey — iPic gave us a presentation on how they make this drink. I love the use of dry ice with drinks and it was definitely fun to watch this. The end product tasted like a piña colada smoothie type of drink.
BAR:
Good sized bar witha nice 6 panel screen on the wall that is perfect for watching sports!
THEATER:
I liked the screen quality. This theater is unique. There aren’t many chairs here but the chairs are large cushy recliners. I believe the rows in the middle of the theater only had 4 chairs each and the each of the side rows had only 2 chairs each.
SERVICE:
I felt like service here was top notch. There was always someone nearby in case you needed anything.

All these years of Unilocaling and I finally attended my first Elite event here. Literally had no idea what to expect for the event, venue, and even thought the movie Oz was somehow related to the HBO prison series (I was wrong). Upon arrival, first thought… dang there’s a lot of Asians here it feels like Tao in Vegas. Second thought… oh there’s Katie B friendly and hospitable as ever, all is well. Third thought… free drink coupon oh yeah, I Am Spartacus!
The iPic theater venue was wonderful, with great service, food, bar-​tending, and overall vibe and décor. I will strongly consider coming back here again, especially as others have said for happy hour since the ambiance differs from a lot of my usual Pasadena after-​work spots. Mix in a crowd of friendly Elite Unilocalers with matching LV Damier aesthetics, ordering great craft beers you can hardly pronounce, commiserating about random obligatory ‘likes’ for Unilocal check-​ins, dishing out career and love advice/​encouragement/​discouragement… throw in some free Unilocal swag, nitrogen-​infused shot creations, and you have the makings of a pretty epic Wednesday night.
Now I can finally say ‘YES’ to when my friends always ask me ‘You’re an Elite Unilocaler… do you actually go to those Elite events?!’ and ‘NO’ to ‘Oh can you please take me next time?’ Haha. First event done, thank you Unilocal and Katie B!

I’ve been to iPic before and really loved it. So when I saw this Elite Event I just had to RSVP even though it was on a Wednesday night around this old lady’s bedtime. The customer service at iPic is flawless. From the moment you step into the theater the staff will make sure you’re taken cared of. Drinks, food, blanket, and yummy complimentary popcorn, you’ll feel like you’re watching the movie in the comfort of your home but w/​first class service, sound, and projection.
We watched Oz the Great and the Powerful in 3D. Mila Kunis was horrible in it but the movie was visually entertaining. I enjoyed it. Also got to meet a fellow Elite, hi Svetlana! Thank you so much for another great event Katie!

Alright, iPic Theater in Pasadena compelled me to use my iPhone to take some pictures, because I was impressed with iPic… I think. No, I’m definitely sure I was impressed! iPic opened their doors to allow us Elite Unilocalers to partake of their better-​than-​all-​the-​rest theater. Two levels below street level, is where all the fun began.
Without a doubt, the party officially starts at most businesses when the Unilocalers arrive with swag, personality, appetites, thirst, and infectious attitudes that are simply irresistible. Hey, they know how we roll! We know how to have fun, yet be mature, understanding, cordial, and appreciative. Apparently, iPic share some of those same traits as the Elite Unilocalers, because they extended nothing but kindness and hospitality! I was greeted by the gracious hostess, Allie, whom was a delight throughout the entire evening. Continuously, the staff approached us with different trays of appetizers, a smile, and asked if we needed anything. They were so gracious and catered to us so nicely, I almost had the urge to say «hold my calls». We were given a ticket for one free drink of any kind and, of course, there was Unilocal swag throughout. The bartenders entertained us with their makings of impressive concoctions. Trust and believe when I say this isn’t your typical theater. I’ll leave most to your imagination, as you need to visit this place for yourself. When we entered into our theater room, it was like a home theater, as it was cozy, intimate, and relaxing. I say relaxing because the chairs recline, intimate because you can be close (if desired), and cozy because of the comfort and the complimentary pillows/​blankets.
Whether you’re on a date, with family, or with friends, iPic will make you feel at home. You can drink and eat in this theater and, most importantly, it can be delivered to you with the push of a button. Each section in the theater has a button to be pressed should you require service, food, or have questions, during the movie. Fancy that! Now, only if I can reserve this place for a private party. Hmm… I may need to use my iPhone to call iPic for more questions… and reservations. All in all, this was a great occasion and I have to extend a big heartfelt «thank you» to Katie B. and the entire staff at iPic Theater!

My 3^rd Elite event. and it was as good as every one I’ve been to. I’m sad that I didn’t get any appetizers or gloves but then again, I showed up fashionably late. Everyone got a free drink ticket and I ordered my favorite drink, a midori sour! It was yummy, and the bartender didn’t forget my cherry ;)
This was also my first event that I attended solo, but I met a few nice girls to sit with and watch the movie with. The staff was great as always and the movie Oz was one of the best I have seen lately! It is great in 3D also!
I parked at the One Colorado structure which is right across the street, a few minutes walk, and iPic validates so my parking cost $ 2 for the 3 hours and 10 minutes I was in the structure.
Thanks Katie for setting this up!

Thank you Katie B. for planning this awesome elite event! I love the ambiance of this theater. I was also excited to watch the Oz! This is a good place to go on a date or a girls’ night out! The staff members are friendly and helpful. They helped me picked out a drink that was not on the menu, but something I usually order, which is cranberry and vodka. There was a nice area to chill and relax before the movie. You can order some drinks and food before going in the theater.
I did not eat a lot of the appetizers, but from what I tried I liked all of them. My favorite was the calamari. It was cooked perfectly and not all chewy like how it gets when it is overcooked. There was a good dipping sauce for it too. They also served flatbreads and quesadillas. I would definitely order those off the menu the next time I go to iPic!
The servers let us know when the movie was starting so we could go in the theater to get seated. I immediately noticed the difference from a usual theater. The seats were more spread out and it was more spacious. There are reclining seats and they were really soft and comfy. They give you a really soft blanket as well. There was a storage compartment to put your purses/​manpurses, your possessions in there. It was so comfy that I almost fell asleep!
I LOVE LA! WOOOOHOOO!

What a great venue… very, very, impressed… movie or club? Movie & club! The décor is beautifully done, offering something a little different in various sections. From a small and intimate sports lounge (mid-​level), to a downstairs bar and lounge that was lit in red-​ish/​orange-​ish (for networking, mingling, gallivanting, and events and such… like ours), and smaller areas to sit and enjoy a drink, apps, and/​or conversation.
The «early bird gets the worm» applies here to the Unilocal event, as I was one of the first to arrive and freely able to try most of the appetizers right away. Generous samples were served: 2 types of flatbreads, steak and chicken quesadilla, potato chip nachos, and the calamari (my fav) — all were tasty! This was especially awesome because I was a starvin’ marvin’ upon arrival. The free drink ticket came in handy, too, as I pounced on a draft of one of my fav beers, a Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier — das ist sehr gut! The pre-​show mingle was a nice addition to the ‘movie night’ at iPic. Shout-​out to «Redhat-​less Jen», the «Better looking than Kate and Ashley» Twins, «Smarty-​pants» from Dallas, Tony «From St Louis Rams-​hater», Marcus «not San Diego» world-​traveler, and «Originally from Chicago German beer-​buying» Dave (danke!).
It almost seems like a bonus that they also show movies here at iPic. In fact, add movie-​watching in amazing comfort, too! Wonderful ‘first class’ stuff to take naps with: pillow, blanket, and a lazy-​boy-​type reclining chair that goes nearly horizontal — nearly too comfy to watch a late night movie without missing some of it do to zzzzzzzz. The sound was terrific, too… but that didn’t stop me from nodding off for 5 glorious minutes. Compliments of beer #2.
Oz was not great, but it was fun and I’m glad I got to see it. Special effects were top-​notch in most scenes while other not good at all (monkey, really?), but the real issue with the film was the acting. A young, good-​looking, cast doesn’t always equal the ability to nail a character role with scripted lines that call for animated and appropriate emotions.
Thanks to Katie (another great hug received, have you seen the list? -
), and to the iPic Management team (led by the lovely Allie, we can start our own list anytime!), and to all the servers (Kyle et’al) and bartenders… THANK YOU! I appreciate the chance to finally see a movie here, and YES — I will be back as a paying customer!

Writing this review while I am watching the previews so I can get first!
First of all, thank you Katie B. for organizing this fantastic event! This is one of the coolest Unilocal event ever! Not only do I get to watch the number box office movie but also I get to watch it in luxurious style. I love the big reclining seats and the complimentary popcorn! The chair is so comfy, it is like watching a movie in my own living room. I really like how there is a blanket and pillow in every seat too!
The event started 1hr ½ before the movie ane we got one complimentary cocktail/​drink. There were plenty of appetizers that were being passed around. I loved the fried calamari with sweet and spicy chili sauce. The steak and cheese quesadilla was also really delicious. There were samples of the liquid nitrogen mixed drinks. It was super cool! No pun intended. :P We got to sample the pineapple hibiscus deep freeze. It was really tasty!
I got to mingle and met some cool fellow Unilocalers! I really enjoyed this event! Now I will resume and watch the movie, The Great and Powerful Oz!

What a great crowd to try out this cool place with!
I’ve never been to IPic Theater before, and boy was I up for a treat? It all started with the drinks in the lounge (I want their lamps, please!) with all the neat-​elite mixing, and then continued to the movie theater with probably the most comfortable chairs ever! And yes, you can order food before, during, or after the movie! The choice of «the pictures» was excellent — I really enjoyed Oz the Great and Powerful.
Amazing night all along! Thank you Unilocal and Katie B!