The Dustbowl Revival at the Eclectic in South Pasadena (File Photo – Garrett Rowlan)
Enjoy the last weekend of April with a wide variety of local entertainment.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, April 25, 2025
(L-R) Steven McCall, Carrie Chasteen, and Veronica Jones
- 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). - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Rose Bowl Stadium Tours
Your tour guide will lead you through behind the scenes locations at the stadium, including the classic stadium seating, original 1922 locker room, the new Terry Donahue Pavilion, the Loge Lounge, the Working Press Box, and more (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Hop – The bunny heir to a giant Easter candy factory runs away to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of becoming a drummer (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Altadena Revealed – The History and Legacy of Altadena’s Black Community
The event will feature a detailed exploration of the Altadena African American Historic Resources Survey conducted by the County of Los Angeles, uncovering the often-overlooked role of African Americans in shaping Altadena’s past and present (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 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 – 9:00 pm: Monthly Queer Social at SGVLGBTQ Center
Monthly Queer Social is an opportunity for folks across the San Gabriel Valley to gather and enjoy a night of music, community, and good vibes (@ SGV-LGBTQ Center, El Monte).
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The scene inside the show (Photo – Garrett Rowlan)
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Alhambra Day of Service
This year’s clean-up will focus on assisting neighbors with yard work and disposing of bulky items (@ 2700-2718 Montezuma Avenue, Alhambra). - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Pasadena And Glendale Host Free Women’s Fire Academy
Prepare to dive into real firefighting action as you participate in hands-on fire activities with professional firefighters (See event’s description for location). - 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon for Eaton Fire
Through this event, help ensure that the history, impact, and resilience of our communities live on (@ Pasadena Heritage Blinn House, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Dena Phirst Aid Day
There will be free resources ranging from food and school supplies, to wellness checks and disaster recovery workshops (@ Robinson Park Recreation Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns to Pasadena for a celebration of all things handmade (@ Pasadena Central Park, Pasadena). - (Rescheduled to May 3 due to rain) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at Caltech
This community gathering invites people of all experience levels to participate in tai chi and qigong sessions (@ Caltech – Beckman Mall, Pasadena). - 11:00 am: Arabic Music at Pasadena Libraries
Learn about Arabic string and percussion instruments, while enjoying traditional Arabic classical music (@ La Pintoresca Branch Library, Pasadena). - 11:00 am – 8:00 pm: Ashes to Anthems – Hold Dena Benefit Concert and Resource Fair
Ashes to Anthems will be an invigorating day of upliftment for families to enjoy entertainment, wellness, and family activities, as well as to access a wide range of resources (@ Memorial Park, Pasadena). - 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Discussion on Pasadena’s Transition to Renewable Energy Sources
Learn about Pasadena’s transition to renewable energy sources and what it means for our community (@ Linda Vista Branch Library, Pasadena). - 11:00 am – 12:15 pm: Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Baba the Storyteller: “Road of Ash and Dust: Awakening of a Soul in Africa”
Drawing from traditional stories from the distant past, Baba weaves an engaging tale, revealing that many of the answers to our most troubling questions come from within (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre). - 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: ArtCenter College of Design Spring 2025 Grad Show
This showcase offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to view exceptional work by graduating students working in a wide range of disciplines, such as animation, art, film, furniture design, game design, graphic design, illustration, product design, photography, spatial experience design, transportation design, UX/UI design, and more (@ Pasadena Convention Center | Exhibit Halls A and B, Pasadena). - [Cancelled] due to rain. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: One Colorado’s “Bee Kind to Our Planet” Event
Join One Colorado to honor our planet and bees with fun, eco-friendly activities and a buzz-worthy experience (@ One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena). - 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm: 15th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl
With more than 50 musical acts performing across 10 stages, this year’s festival promises an eclectic blend of genres, ranging from jazz to indie rock (@ South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival, South Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm: Arcadia Community Campout
Bring your camping gear and enjoy a delicious dinner, a heartwarming movie screening of The Wild Robot, hot chocolate, and exciting activities that will make for an incredible night (@ Arcadia City Hall, Arcadia). - 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Celebrating Spring at Norton Simon Museum
Celebrate spring with an evening focused on depictions of the natural world, from still-life and landscape paintings to abstract sculptures (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm: Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents John Schneider – The Well-Tempered Guitar
Enjoy a captivating exploration of classical and experimental guitar styles (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre).
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Jackalope Artisan Fair (Photo – Jackalope Art Fair)
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Pasadena And Glendale Host Free Women’s Fire Academy
Prepare to dive into real firefighting action as you participate in hands-on fire activities with professional firefighters (See event’s description for location). - 8:30 am – 1:00 pm: Alhambra Certified Farmers Market + Eco Fair
Enjoy games, raffles, and eco-friendly vendors while shopping at the weekly Farmers Market (@ 2nd St. between Main and Commonwealth, Alhambra). - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
The Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns to Pasadena for a celebration of all things handmade (@ Pasadena Central Park, Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Shumei Arts 26th Annual Spring Concert
This spring concert will feature the captivating and original music of Christopher Caliendo performed by The Caliendo-Barcellona Flute and Guitar Duo (@ Shumei America, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm: Restoration Concert – Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet
The Los Angeles Wind and Piano Sextet will perform an engaging mix of music by Ibert, Ravel (Mother Goose Suite), Poulenc, Saint-Saëns (Danse Macabre), Adriene Albert, Rachmaninoff, and Holst (Jupiter from The Planets) (@ South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, South Pasadena). - 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Bassist Del Atkins and Tap Dancer Chester Whitmore
Jazz and R&B bassist and composer Del Atkins and his sextet bring the rich history of jazz to life in a compelling performance blending music and dance (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre).
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