TAIKOPROJECT
Celebrate National Relaxation Day on August 15 by engaging in a weekend of relaxing activities.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, August 15, 2025
Enjoying the Playhouse Village Park (Photo – PlayhouseVillage)
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Sierra Madre Senior Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Class
Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she leads you in the art of Hula (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: iris yirei hu Studio Hours at The Armory
Armory artist-in-residence iris yirei hu welcomes you into her studio for close looking and dialogue (@ Armory Center For the Arts, Pasadena). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Monsieur Lazhar – A recent emigrant of Algeria takes over a Canadian classroom after a teacher’s tragic death (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Meet Entertainment Designers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Pasadena
Join an exclusive conversation with some of the creative minds behind the retrofuture aesthetic of Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated film, Fantastic Four: First Steps (@ ArtCenter College of Design (Hillside Campus), Pasadena). - 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: LEGO® Free Play at South Pasadena Library
Use your imagination to create with LEGO® blocks at LEGO® Free Play (@ South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, South Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 5:30 pm: Kidspace Sunset Music Series
Feel the beat with TAIKOPROJECT as they blend traditional Japanese drumming with modern rhythms and style for a high-energy performance that’s bold, powerful, and unforgettable (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena). - 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: San Marino Summer Concerts
Experience the vibrant sounds of traditional mariachi with Mariachi Espectacular de Oscar Villa (@ Lacy Park, San Marino). - 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Alhambra Lei’d Back Luau Dinner Dance
Enjoy delicious luau-style food, music, and lively dancing with friends (@ Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, Alhambra). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Caltech Tai Chi Club – Fridays
Learn and practice Hao-style tai chi chuan (@ Caltech – Hameetman Center, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: Summer Movies at Playhouse Village Park
Legally Blonde – Elle Woods has it all, but when her boyfriend dumps her to get “serious” at Harvard Law, she decides to follow him there and prove she’s more than just a pretty face (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: The Huntington Summer Movie Nights
Robin Hood – The wily, outlaw fox Robin Hood and his best friend, the bear Little John, rob from the rich “Phony King of England” Prince John and give to the poor people of Nottingham (@ The Huntington, San Marino). - 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Altadena End of Summer Movie Night
End summer with a showing of Jumanji, free popcorn and snacks (while supplies last), lawn games, and a game swap (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena).
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Grand reopening celebration set for Saturday, August 16, 2025 (Photo – Altadena Library)
- 8:00 am – 1:00 pm: Carbon Culture Workshop – Hands-On Hugelkultur & Lasagna Mulching
In this workshop, you will learn how to build a Hugelkultur berm, layer mulch “lasagna-style” to heal and feed your soil, and apply these practices for climate resilience and community health (Location provided after registration). - 8:00 am – 11:00 am: Monterey Park Free Compost Giveaway
These are drive up events with bags of compost available on a first come, first served basis for Monterey Park residents while supplies last (@ Garvey Ranch Park, Monterey Park). - 10:00 am: Altadena Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center Grand Reopening
This exciting community milestone will feature crafts, games, face painting, food, and fun for all ages (@ Altadena Library – Bob Lucas Branch, Altadena). - 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Identity Remix – A Prompt Game at The Armory
This activity invites you to explore and reflect on the many layers of your own identity (@ Armory Center For the Arts, Pasadena). - 3:30 pm: “Cinematic Touchstones 1975” Film Series at The Norton Simon
Barry Lyndon – An 18th-century Irish rogue seeks adventure while plotting his ascent in the British aristocracy (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Pasadena Summer Park Concert Series
Get ready to dance to a night of Latin jams (@ Memorial Park, Pasadena).
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Postcard, view of east Colorado Street, Pasadena, 1900s (Photo – PMH Collection)
- 8:30 am – 1:15 pm: Alhambra Certified Farmers Market
Find a wide assortment of affordably priced fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, bread, and more (@ 2nd St. between Main and Commonwealth, Alhambra). - 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Identity Remix – A Prompt Game at The Armory
This activity invites you to explore and reflect on the many layers of your own identity (@ Armory Center For the Arts, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: South Pasadena Concerts in the Park
Live from Earth – Pat Benatar & Beyond will end the summer concert series with food from Lilus Boba and The Taco Cartel (@ Garfield Park, South Pasadena). - 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Walking Tour of Route 66 & Pasadena’s Car Scene
In addition to Route 66 lore, attendees will learn about car culture in Pasadena, and the dealerships, manufacturers, and service stations that helped drive a thriving city throughout the 20th century and into a new millennium (@ Defenders Park, Pasadena). - 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: House on Fire Gives World Premiere at Sierra Madre Playhouse
House on Fire, a bold and adventurous new music ensemble formed by pianists and composers Wells Leng, Richard An, and Andrew Anderson, spins its musical magic with a vibrant mix of contemporary works for toy pianos, speaker cones, twigs, and more (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre).
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