Artnight Pasadena (Photo – cityofpasadena.net)
It’s all about art and the Irish this weekend with ArtNight Pasadena 2026, and we’re also looking ahead to the biggest Irish celebration of the year, St. Patrick’s Day. But there’s plenty more on the agenda, too: live music, organic markets, and outdoor volunteering to keep idle hands (and ears) happily occupied.
By Melanie Hooks
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ArtNight at Armory Center for the Arts (File Photo – ArtNight)
Friday, March 13, 2026
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. Bring a lei, flower skirt, or just your desire to dance. (@Memorial Park, Sierra Madre)
2:00 pm: Athletes 50+: Stay Active & Join the Pasadena Senior Games. Attend online informational meeting hosted by Pasadena Senior Games, featuring Olympian swimmer Anne Warner Cribbs for details on how and why to compete at age 50 and above. (Zoom meeting)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Thrive Food Bank Free Farmer’s Market. Volunteer organization offers fresh locally sourced fruits and vegetables to food insecure populations. All welcome. (@Iglesia de Nazareth, Pasadena)
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Monrovia Street Fair and Market takes place every Friday evening in Old Town Monrovia! (@500 Block of Myrtle Ave. between Lemon Avenue and Colorado Boulevard)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Arboretum Library Knitters and Makers. A welcoming group of hobbyists who enjoy the outdoor beauty of the Arboretum Library grounds to work whenever possible. RSVP information in event description. (@LA Arboretum, Arcadia)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: “ICE Out of Alhambra” Event. A weekly event taking place every Friday at the corner of Main Street and Garfield Avenue. Organizers describe the gathering as a show of support for the community and a call to protect neighbors. (@corner of Main St. & Garfield Ave., Alhambra)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm: ArtNight Pasadena. Events featuring the visual arts shine across 19 different venues in Pasadena. See official City event website for different site installation details and shuttle information. (@various venues, Pasadena)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Caltech Tai Chi Club. Learn and practice Hao-style tai chi chuan. Additional practice includes Yang-style tai chi, kung fu, and other bare-hand and weapon forms. Free event. (@Hameetman Center, Caltech, Pasadena)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: San Gabriel Valley Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance. Group support. (@600 S. Lake Ave., Suite 200, Pasadena)
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Pasadena Community Orchestra Features Sarasate Showpiece With Violinist Naomi Jones. Youth Competition Winner Naomi Jones performs alongside the full orchestra, featuring “Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20” by Pablo de Sarasate. (@First Church of the Nazarene, Pasadena)
Dave Muller’s Exhibit “Record Pavilion 2.0” (Photo – ArtCenter Pasadena)
Saturday, March 14, 2026
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Altadena Cars and Coffee. Cruise into the parking lot of Gelato and enjoy a morning of community around classic autos. (@Bulgarini Gelato, 749 East Altadena Drive, Altadena)
8:30 am – 12:30 pm: A Regenerative Landscape Workshop Series for Fire-Impacted Homeowners. Four-part, in-person series designed for homeowners affected by recent wildfires. Second session topics: Grounding • Site Inventory & Analysis • Intro to Conceptual Design. (Location given after application completed, link on event page)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Community Legal Clinic at Robinson Community Center. Staffed by experienced attorneys assisting with a variety of legal issues, including housing, family law, bankruptcy/consumer debt, probate, civil matters, public benefits, expungements, and more. (@Jackie Robinson Community Center, Pasadena)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Get Your Hands Dirty For Good! Volunteers will work in small groups to weed, mulch, and care for the school’s outdoor spaces, helping bring more nature and greenery to the neighborhood school. @San Rafael Elementary School, Pasadena)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Teen Advisory Board at San Gabriel Library. Voice your opinion and provide suggestions for new programs and services, earn community service hours, while working with teens that share your interests in the community. (@San Gabriel Library)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Kitten Shower 2026. Pasadena Humane Society hosts its annual kitten-focused event with vendors, activities, education, and of course, kittens to love. Book free ticket online. (@Pasadena Humane, Pasadena)
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Artist Dave Muller Returns to L.A. With “Proto Typical” Exhibit. Gallery opens at 12:00 pm, with L.a. artist Muller’s first solo, non-profit local exhibition in 20 years. Reception with artist from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. (ArtCenter Hillside Campus, Pasadena)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Second Saturday Sketching at Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum. Drop in to the Main Entrance Gallery and enjoy free art supplies and room to sketch in one of the world’s best art museums. Each month is themed and included with paid museum admission (@ Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena)
6:00 pm: Mariposa Night 2. The Altadena Chamber of Commerce opens the doors for a night of local business owners and neighbors sharing their stories of their beloved community, beginning with an art display, music and pre-registered dinner (full) at 6:00 pm, followed by the stories at 7:00 pm, all free. (@Eaton Fire Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury Rd., Altadena)
Erin Go Braugh Irish Concert (Photo – Donald Breignar Singers)
Sunday, March 15, 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 Walk Club offers a simple, welcoming way for Altadena neighbors to get some steps in and connect with one another. Organizers say the event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and no RSVP is required. (@Unincorporated Coffee Roasters, Altadena)
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy Celebrates 2026 Lunar New Year. The celebration will feature dynamic performances such as the thunderous Tai Ji Celestial Drums, a traditional Lion Dance, and a lively Dragon–Horse Dance, symbolizing strength, harmony, and good fortune for the year ahead. (@Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy, Pasadena)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Joyful Living, Happy Life Workshop. Presented by the Unified Charity Foundation, the free talk centers around adjusting to the customs and traditions in a new land and how to remove cultural obstacles to prosperity. No registration required. (@Crowell Public Library, San Marino)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: “Erin go Bragh – Ireland Forever:” The Donald Brinegar Singers and JPL Chorus Irish Concert. Estemeed Professor Emeritus Dr. Donald Brinegar leads choral music spanning centuries of Irish tradition, from ancient Gaelic love songs and the ballads of the diaspora to a rousing contemporary hit by Ed Sheeran. (@St. James Episcopal Church, South Pasadena)
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