The Bridge Party (Photo – Jonathan Edwards)
Spend time outdoors as music, movies, and theater fill local parks this weekend.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, July 18, 2025
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Altadena Shred Day
Bring old bills, bank statements, and other sensitive documents to this free, secure shredding event (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 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). - 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: First 3D Printed Puppet at Altadena Library
The Puppet Musical is a fun, musical S.T.E.A.M. adventure on target to inspire a new generation of makers with the debut of the World’s first 3D printed puppet character in a live puppet show (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 4:30 pm: Norton Simon Board of Trustees Film Series
Charade – In this comedic thriller, a trio of crooks relentlessly pursue a young American through Paris in an attempt to recover the fortune her dead husband stole from them (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: San Marino Summer Concerts
Get ready to dance and have the time of your life as Abba LA brings their electrifying tribute to the legendary pop/rock supergroup ABBA (@ Lacy Park, San Marino). - 6:00 pm: Sierra Madre Family Movie Fridays
Enjoy a screening of The Wild Robot in the summer breeze (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Alhambra Concerts in the Park
Enjoy an evening of Classic Rock performed by the Smokin’ Cobras (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra). - 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 – 9:30 pm: Pasadena Movies in the Park
Spend time with Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails as they unite to battle Shadow in Sonic 3 (@ Robinson Park Recreation Center, Pasadena).
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Metro A Line (Photo – PCSC)
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Collection in San Gabriel
Los Angeles County residents are invited to participate in a free household hazardous and electronic waste drive-thru collection event (@ San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel). - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm: California Care Convention in Pasadena
Spend the day exploring fresh ideas, engaging discussions, and exciting innovations in the healthcare industry (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Michael Rayner Show at Sierra Madre Memorial Park
This family-friendly event will dazzle the audience with a combination of new tricks and old favorites, including his signature trick of spinning a Burger King cheeseburger (@ Sierra Madre Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Ride Through History on Metro’s A Line with Free Guided Tour
Knowledgeable tour guides will lead participants southbound on the A Line, sharing historical insights about the railroad and the communities it connects, making several stops along the way (@ Del Mar Station, Pasadena). - 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Alhambra Library LEGO Building Party
There will be two sessions: 11:00 am – 11:45 am and 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm (@ Alhambra Public Library, Alhambra). - 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: “Echoes of Art: Indian Classical Music in Motion” at Norton Simon Museum
Kamaljeet Ahluwalia performs on the santoor, a rare and exquisite instrument featuring 100 strings, while Jas Ahluwalia plays the tabla, a pair of drums with profound rhythmic expression (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Pasadena Aqua Boogie Nights
Enjoy swimming, music, and dancing (@ Villa Parke, Pasadena). - 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party
Pasadena Heritage will host their 2025 Bridge Party to celebrate the historic Colorado Street Bridge and Pasadena Heritage’s ongoing efforts to preserve it (@ Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: Alhambra Movies in the Park
Despicable Me 4 will be accompanied by a live science show (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra). - 7:00 pm: Altadena Free Summer Concerts
Sgt. Pepper, Beatles tribute band, returns to the summer concert series (@ Loma Alta Park, Altadena). - 7:00 pm: South Pasadena Shakespeare in the Park
Julius Caesar presents a gripping political thriller that explores ambition, betrayal, and the cost of power (@ Garfield Park, South Pasadena). - 8:30 pm: Monrovia Summer Movies
Kick off Monrovia’s summer movie series with a showing of Moana 2 (@ Station Square Park, Monrovia).
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park (Photo – ColoradoBlvd.net)
- 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). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Pasadena Jazz in the Park
The Miro Sprague Trio is a dynamic modern jazz ensemble featuring Altadena pianist Miro Sprague, bassist Karl McComas-Reichl, and drummer Dan Schnelle (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park 2025
Step back in time with 80’s Rock & Roll performed by The Skinny Ties (@ Sierra Madre Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Monrovia’s Summer Concerts in the Park
Pop Vision will excite with Top 40’s hits (@ Library Park, Monrovia). - 7:00 pm: South Pasadena Shakespeare in the Park
As You Like It is a charming romantic comedy filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, and the magic of the Forest of Arden (@ Garfield Park, South Pasadena).
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