Rembrandt’s self-portrait (Photo – nortonsimonmuseum)
Wind down from Fourth of July festivities with a few relaxing events.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, July 5, 2024
- 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). - 10:00 am: Therapeutic Music Classes at Pasadena Senior Center
With instructors Addison Lee and Kate Chun, participants will be able to participate in music-related activities such as sing-along, musical memories, song writing, and lyric analysis (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Independence Day: Resurgence — As the Fourth of July nears, satellite engineer David Levinson investigates a mother ship that’s approaching Earth, springing into action to save the planet from a seemingly invincible enemy (@ 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). - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Free Admission at the Norton Simon
Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Kidspace Free First Fridays
Kidspace Children’s Museum is opening up their doors for free on the first Friday of every month (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena). - 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Arboretum Summer Night Concert Series
Enjoy summer sounds with Rosy Nolan, food trucks, vendors, crafts, and more (@ Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia). - 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair
Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia (@ Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia). - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: The Courtyard Series – Live Music at One Colorado
Enjoy live music that is complimentary and open to the public (@ One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: Concerts and Movies in Alhambra Park
Enjoy a Rock concert by U2Xperience (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra). - 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). - 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm: First Friday Jazz Night
Features a new exciting lineup of musical guests each month (@ Lyd and Mo’s Photography Studio, Pasadena). - 7:45 pm: Sierra Madre Fourth of July Festivities
Wind down from Fourth of July festivities with a showing of Barbie in the park (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre). - 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Caltech Tai Chi Club – Fridays
Learn and practice Hao-style tai chi chuan (@ Caltech – Hameetman Center, Pasadena).
Saturday, July 6, 2024
The Syncopaths (Photo – syncopaths.com)
- 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday
Shop for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables (@ Victory Park, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Pasadena Heritage Art Deco Walking Tour
This walking tour includes some notable landmarks designed in the Art Deco style, including the Scottish Rite Temple, the United Artist Theater, and the Warner Building (@ Pasadena Heritage, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm: Altadena Summer Concerts 2024
Enjoy a blend of rock, swing, and jazz infused with a modern sensibility by the Phat Cat Swinger (@ Farnsworth Park, Altadena). - 7:00 pm: Concerts and Movies in Alhambra Park
Watch Teenage Kraken with a preshow of pirates and mermaid fairies (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra). - 8:00 pm: The Syncopaths Folk Concert at Caltech
The Syncopaths, who put a spirited kick into American and Celtic folk traditions, will feature songs from a new album during a concert in Pasadena (@ Caltech – Beckman Auditorium, Pasadena).
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Elliott Caine 5tet (Photo – Elliott Caine)
- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pasadena City College Flea Market
The Pasadena City College Flea Market is known primarily for selling antiques and collectibles, with the products varying from high-end antiques to rummage sale-type items (@ Pasadena City College, Pasadena). - 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). - 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: They Move – Highland Park Walking Group
No reservation needed, show up ready to move (@ Be Nice Have Fun, Los Angeles). - 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Twilight Strolls at Huntington Gardens
Relax and explore the gardens with friends and family after hours (@ The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Pasadena Jazz in the Park
Enjoy Bepop/Boogalo performed live by the Elliott Caine Quintet (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena)
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