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        This Weekend’s Community Movies & Concerts: July 31 – August 2, 2026

        • Melanie Hooks
          • July 31, 2026
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      “Baby, it’s hot outside”—or so the song goes (or something like that). Here are a few great spots to catch a breeze while enjoying some delightful free entertainment.

      By Melanie Hooks

      In addition to the usual full slate of farmers markets, which you can find under our Events tab, we’re highlighting these special, summer-only community happenings:

      Friday, July 31

      > 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Golden Hour Music in the Norton Simon Garden — Enjoy a North Indian Ensemble in the Sculpture Garden, included with museum admission.

      > 7:00 pm: Pasadena Movies in the Park — Free screening of Zootopia 2, Grant Park.

      > 7:00 pm: Alhambra Concert in the Park — Free performance by DCOM, a Disney Channel Hits tribute band.

      > 7:45 pm: Sierra Madre Movies in the Park — Free screening of How to Train Your Dragon, Sierra Madre Memorial Park.

      Saturday, August 1

      > 6:00 pm: Levitt VIBE Pasadena Concert Series — Free evening of mariachi with Soul performers Niki J Crawford and Leah Ashton 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 Beatles tribute band Britain’s Finest.

      Sunday, August 2

      > 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: South Pasadena Concerts in the Park: Free performance from the Latin band Sangria at Garfield Park.

      > 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Sierra Madre Summer Concert in the Park. This week in the Memorial Park Bandshell will be the Beatles tribute band 4 Lads from Liverpool.

      May the smooth summer vibes be yours!

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