What To Do This Weekend: July 7 – July 9

Eric and Nancy enjoying a bite while listening to music at Farnsworth Park – July 27, 2014 (Photo – Staff).

Fourth of July may be over, but there are plenty of events to enjoy as festivities from the Fourth wind down.

By News Desk

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Armando Rodriguez (Photo courtesy of author)

8:00 am – 10:00 am: Armando Rodriguez – Society of Ideas: Where Creativity Meets the Power of AI
Armando Rodriguez, founder of sister companies LatinoRen and Compassionate Bot, will discuss his own journey with AI, the current state of affairs, and the future of AI (@ FoundrSpace, Pasadena).
8:30 am – 10:00 am: Friday Coffee Meetup
Enjoy some coffee and meet Pasadena’s innovators (@ FoundrSpace, Pasadena).
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Sierra Madre: Senior Hawaiian & Polynesian Dance Class
Hula classes led by instructor Barbara Dempsey (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre).
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: International Gem and Jewelry Show
Find quality jewelry, gemstones, beads, supplies, accessories, and more (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena).
1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Enjoy a showing of Glory, based on true events (@ Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena).
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Kidspace Free First Fridays
Gear up for endless ways to have fun (@ Kidspace Children’s Museum, 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: DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance
San Gabriel Valley Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (@ DBSA San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Movies and Concerts in Alhambra Park
Indulge in dance hits performed live by Dance Dance Evolution (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra).
7:45 pm: Sierra Madre Family Movie Fridays
Come watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre).
7:45 pm: South Pasadena Movies in the Park
Enjoy a showing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (@ Garfield Park, South Pasadena).
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 8, 2023

A beach with swimmers and endless shores

Beach (Photo – Mike McBey)

8:00 am – 2:00 pm: Monterey Park Beach Trips
Have some fun in the sun at Bolsa Chica State Beach (@ Bolsa Chica State Beach, Orange County).
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 – 12:00 pm: Community Legal Clinic at Robinson Community Center
Free legal services for low-income individuals and families (@ Jackie Robinson Community Center, Pasadena).
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: International Gem and Jewelry Show
Find quality jewelry, gemstones, beads, supplies, accessories, and more (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena).
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Shop on the Hill: Altadena Vendor Market
Shop from and support small business vendors (@ Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center, Altadena).
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Safe Hiking Practices: Search and Rescue
Learn outdoor safety information with Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (@ Sierra Madre Public Library, Sierra Madre).
7:00 pm: Altadena Concerts in the Park
Enjoy a Beatles tribute performed by 4 Lads from Liverpool (@ Farnsworth Park, Altadena).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Concerts in Monrovia Parks
Enjoy music from the Top 40 performed by Pop Vision (@ Station Square Park, Monrovia).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Movies and Concerts in Alhambra Park
Watch The Princess and the Frog with a special appearance by Tiana and Charlotte (@ Alhambra Park Bandshell, Alhambra).
8:30 pm: Movies Under the Stars
Enjoy a showing of Sister Act (@ One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena).

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Fused Glass jewelry by Elva Lauter.

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 – 3:00 pm: Rose Bowl Flea Market
Experience over 2,500 vendors full of antiques, vintage clothing, local art, and specialty products (@ Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena).
11:00 am – 5:00 pm: USC Pacific Asia Museum Free Admission
Pay a free visit to USC’s Pacific Asia Museum (@ USC Pacific Asia Musuem, Pasadena).
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: International Gem and Jewelry Show
Find quality jewelry, gemstones, beads, supplies, accessories, and more (@ Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena).
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Jazz in the Park
Treat yourself to a jazz performance by Jasmine Tommaso (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena).
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Sierra Madre 2023 Summer Concerts
Enjoy a musical performance by Pat O’Brien & The Priests of Love (@ Memorial Park, Sierra Madre).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Concerts in Monrovia Parks
Enjoy Latin music performed live by Suave the Band (@ Library Park, Monrovia).

Enjoy your weekend!

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