What To Do This Weekend: August 14-16, 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:00 am – 4:00 pm: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Fundraiser: Annual Yard Sale. Fundraising for the City of South Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Parade float begins with the town’s largest yard sale of the year. Donations earlier in the week will be ready for the two-day sale. (@War Memorial Building, South Pasadena)

8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Certified Farmers Market at Victory Park hosts the farmers who grow the produce sell their fruits and vegetables directly to the public. (@Entrance NW corner of parking lot, corner of Sierra Madre Blvd & Paloma Blvd, Pasadena)

8:00 am – 10:00 am: Altadena Cars and Coffee. Cruise into the parking lot of Bulgarini Gelato and enjoy a morning of community around classic autos. (@Bulgarini Gelato, 749 East Altadena Drive, Altadena) 

9:00 am – 1:00 pm: San Gabriel Farmers Market: Head to Mission Drive, in front of the Mission Playhouse, to indulge in a wide variety (over 20 vendors) of fresh local produce, artisan foods, baked goods, flowers, and more. (@Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: After the Fire Dance Workshop. Led by Eaton Fire survivors and Lineage artists, the intergenerational workshops will be open to community members ages 10 and older. No prior artistic experience is required, and there is no cost to attend or need to pre-register. (@Lineage Performing Arts Center, Pasadena)

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Senior Coffee Chat with SGV LGVTQ Center. The free gathering is open to adults ages 50 and older and is designed to foster community and connection among LGBTQ+ seniors and their peers. (@Pasadena Village with RSVP)

11:00 am – 2:30 pm: Pasadena Conservatory of Music Storytime at Gamble House. The Young Musicians Department Chair, Rachael Denny, will lead PCM students and faculty as they perform and read the children’s book ““Together” by Mona Damluji. (@Gamble House, Pasadena)

3:00 pm – 11:00 pm: 626 Night Market. Named after the 626 area phone code, the night market has grown into a celebration of Asian-inspired culture, highlighting a diverse mix of food, creativity and community. Buy your $8 entrance ticket online. (@Santa Anita Park, Arcadia)

6:00 pm: Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series, free and open to all ages, continues with a high-energy jazz night featuring the Lao Tizer Band: Lao Tizer – keys; Elliott Yamin – vocals; Danny Janklow – sax, flute; Anthony Crawford – bass; Gene Coye – drums; and Joey De Leon – percussion. (@Memorial Park Bandshell, Pasadena)

7:00 pm: Altadena Concerts in the Park. This week features Blue Stream Band, an award-winning premier Dance Party band that specializes in classic Top-40 Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, (90’s Hip Hop) and Jazz & Blues music. (@Loma Alta Park, Altadena)

7:30 pm: Pasadena POPS Concert Series: Remember When Rock Was Young: The Elton John Experience. Features artist Craig A. Meyer. (@LA Arboretum, Ayers Hall, Arcadia)

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: The Hunchback Variations at Outside In Theatre. The West Coast premiere of Mickle Maher’s inventive comedy:  one real historical figure, Beethoven, and one famous fictional one, Quasimodo, take the stage to solve one of theater’s greatest mysteries. Free with reserved ticket. (@Outside In Theatre, Highland Park)

8:00 pm: Altadena Musical Theatre: Grease. Altadena Music Theatre returns to the stage with its 2026 season opener, Grease, marking the company’s return to Altadena after being displaced from the Charles Farnsworth Amphitheater by the Eaton Fire. (@Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena) 

The New Romantics rock South Pasadena Sunday at Garfield Park (Photo – Instagram)

Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:30 am – 1:00 pm: Alhambra Certified Farmers Market. Find a wide assortment of affordably priced fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, bread & more from local growers and vendors. (@ 100 South Second Street, Alhambra)

9:30 am: Altadena Walk Club. The group will meet at Unincorporated Coffee before heading out on a light neighborhood walk featuring a new route. Participants will loop back to the café afterward for coffee and conversation. (@Unincorporated Coffee Roasters, Altadena)

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Free Wellness Sundays at One Colorado. Mat Pilates with Equinox Pasadena. All levels are welcome. Guests are encouraged to bring a mat and enjoy the experience. Plus, sign up for a complimentary 5-minute chair massage after class (first come, first served). (@One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena)

3:00 pm – 11:00 pm: 626 Night Market. Named after the 626 area phone code, the night market has grown into a celebration of Asian-inspired culture, highlighting a diverse mix of food, creativity and community. Buy your $8 entrance ticket online. (@Santa Anita Park, Arcadia)

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: South Pasadena Concerts in the Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of music with family and friends. The New Romantics, a Taylor Swift tribute band, headlines. (@Garfield Park, South Pasadena)