(Photo – Friends of the Nature Park)
Take the time this Presidents’ Day weekend to enjoy a few of these events near you.
By Katlyn Ong
Click on highlighted event titles for more information:
Friday, February 16, 2024
Ricky Pickens (Photo – Pasadena Village)
- 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). - 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Pasadena Village in Conversation with Ricky Pickens
Ricky Pickens will talk about his work with preventing gang violence in our local community (@ Virtual Event). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Enjoy a showing of JFK starring Kevin Costner and Joe Pesci (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Altadena Neighborhood Farmers Market
Find freshly prepared foods and hand crafted goods from over 30 vendors while delighting in live music and a community garden open house (@ Altadena Farmers Market in Loma Alta Park, Altadena). - 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: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena).
Saturday, February 17, 2024
A previous Pasadena Black History Parade (Photo – blogs.wf.com)
- 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday
Shop for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables (@ Victory Park, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: South Pas Flea
From vintage clothing to handmade crafts, there’s something for everyone (@ South Pas Flea, South Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: South Pasadena Nature Park Volunteer Day
Come pull, bash, curse, chop and behead weeds, pick up litter, and enjoy the park (@ Nature Park, South Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Black History Parade and Festival in Pasadena
This year’s theme is “Past – Present – Future: Celebrating the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson” (@ Robinson Park & Recreation Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Peace Chain Project
The community is invited to participate by stopping by the library to create their own chain link containing a personal message or peace symbol (@ Villa Parke Community Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm: San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
Explore market offerings, meet your favorite radio and TV stars, enjoy the Kids Zone, rejoice in authentic Chinese live shows, indulge in delicious street food and drinks, collect souvenirs, and experience a historical walk (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel). - 10:30 am – 5:30 pm: Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
Get in the spirit of the Lunar New Year and experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, and more (@ Santa Anita Park, Arcadia). - 10:30 am: Online Book Group
Discuss By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register by Piper Huguley (@ Virtual Event). - 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Descanso Gardens – Camellia Flower Arranging Demo
George Harrison, President of the Pacific Camellia Society, will weave his magic in flower arranging demonstration featuring the camellias (@ Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge). - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Southern CA Haiku Study Group (on Zoom)
Haiku poetry workshop and newcomers are always welcome (@ Virtual Event). - 3:00 pm: Black History Month Artist Reception
An afternoon reception will feature photographer Alfred Haymond (@ Hastings Branch Library, Pasadena). - 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Descanso Gardens – Camellia Society Show & Tour
Stroll through the Camellia Forest with Jim Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Southern California Camellia Society (@ Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge). - 4:00 pm: Black History and Assemblage Art
Learn about assemblage art with artist Alyson Toone, then make your own with various objects and materials provided (@ Jefferson Branch Library, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Third@First Concerts
Enjoy Junko Ueno Garrett’s piano concert “The Poet Speaks: Frédéric Chopin” (@ First United Methodist Church, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: Pacific Opera Project Presents “Die Fledermaus”
Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus in collaboration with the Occidental College Glee Club and featuring a new libretto by POP’s Artistic Director, Josh Shaw (@ Thorne Hall in Occidental College, Los Angeles).
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Die Fledermaus (Photo – Pacific Opera Project)
- 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). - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival
Expect to be mesmerized by cultural performances, live art, cooking demonstrations, augmented reality, and more (@ Main Street, Alhambra). - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm: San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
Explore market offerings, meet your favorite radio and TV stars, enjoy the Kids Zone, rejoice in authentic Chinese live shows, indulge in delicious street food and drinks, collect souvenirs, and experience a historical walk (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel). - 10:30 am – 5:30 pm: Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
Get in the spirit of the Lunar New Year and experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, and more (@ Santa Anita Park, Arcadia). - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Love is Love Drag Brunch Fundraiser
A fundraiser to support the 2024 SGV Pride Tour (@ SGVLGBTQ Center, El Monte). - 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Altadena Baptist Church 40th Anniversary Black History Event
The event will include an Art Gallery of student artwork from local schools curated by La Monte Westmoreland, a visual artist and retired educator (@ Altadena Baptist Church, Altadena). - 7:00 pm: Pacific Opera Project Presents “Die Fledermaus”
Pacific Opera Project (POP) presents Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus in collaboration with the Occidental College Glee Club and featuring a new libretto by POP’s Artistic Director, Josh Shaw (@ Thorne Hall in Occidental College, Los Angeles).
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