Multicultural female salsa band Las Chikas takes the stage for Altadena Concert in the Park (Photo – Altadena Rotary)
It’s one of those weeks where evenings might end up being cooler outside than inside your home. Colorado Boulevard newspaper is here to help with a weekly roundup of the best bets for outdoor cultural fun.
By Melanie Hooks
In addition to the usual full slate of farmers markets, which you can find under our Events tab, we’re highlighting the following special, summer-only community happenings:
Thursday, July 23
> 5:30 pm: San Gabriel’s Summer Art in the Park – Master Chefs, Grapevine Park
> 6:30 pm: Arcadia Concert in the Park starts the evening with Motown performers Groovis Maximus, followed by a screening of Lilo and Stitch, after sunset on the Arcadia City Hall lawn.
> 7:00 pm: Summer in San Gabriel Concert Series — Sing along to the timeless hits of ABBA performed by The Swedes, Mission Playhouse Plaza.
Friday, July 24
> 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm: Kidspace Children’s Museum Sunset Music Series. Enjoy Afro-Latin Summer Jam, featuring Masanga Marimba performing traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America. The ensemble combines Zimbabwean marimbas with drums, percussion, trumpet, trombone, and vocals, all in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater.
> 7:00 pm: Pasadena Movies in the Park — Free screening of GOAT (2026), Robinson Park.
> 7:00 pm: Alhambra Concert in the Park — Free performance by country & rock artist Franklin Wall at Alhambra Park Bandshell.
> 7:30 pm: Old Pasadena Sunset Sessions — Morgan St. Jean, pop vocalist, One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena. Free with RSVP.
Saturday, July 25
> 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Aztec Dance Toltecayotl — Free performance and dance lessons from Aztec dance troupe at Villa Parke, Pasadena.
> 6:00 pm: Levitt VIBE Pasadena Concert Series — Free evening of mariachi with Julian Torres y Mariachi Cenzontle at Pasadena’s Memorial Park.
> 7:00 pm: Alhambra Concerts and Movies in the Park — Evening begins with a free mystery character appearance, followed by screening of Nightmare Before Christmas at dusk at the Alhambra Park Bandshell.
> 7:00 pm: Altadena Concerts in the Park — Stretch out in Loma Alta Park and enjoy the multi-cultural female salsa band Las Chikas.
Sunday, July 26
> 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Sierra Madre Summer Concert in the Park. This week in the Memorial Park Bandshell will be an Elvis Tribute performance for the whole family.
Tuesday, July 28
> 5:30 pm: San Gabriel Art in the Park: Deep Sea Discoveries, Smith Park
May the smooth summer vibes be yours!
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