A boy gardening in the backyard (Photo – publicdomaiimage.com).
From fundraisers to green opportunities, there are loads of ways to help the community this weekend.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, May 17, 2024
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale (Photo – SPTOR)
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale
Collectibles, tools, electronics, antiques, furniture, dishware, jewelry, children’s items and many other treasures can be found at this “garage sale on steroids” (@ War Memorial Building, South Pasadena). - 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). - 11:30 am: Alhambra’s All Souls Golf Tournament
Proceeds will support updating the aging school buildings (@ California Country Club, Whittier). - 1:00 pm: Movie Matinees at Pasadena Senior Center
Mother’s Day – A group of friends are all at different points in their lives with problems of their own. When their respective issues start coming to a head, the Mother’s Day holiday takes on a special meaning (@ 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). - 8:00 pm: “The Last Five Years” Musical at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Set against a backdrop of soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this play delves into the highs and lows of love, dreams, and the passage of time (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, 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, May 18, 2024
Campagna’s “If We Could” (Photo – SPARC Gallery)
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: Alhambra Neighborhood Cleanup
Help your neighbors do some spring cleaning by assisting with disposing bulky items and yard work (@ Corner of Adams Ave. & New Ave, Alhambra). - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale
Collectibles, tools, electronics, antiques, furniture, dishware, jewelry, children’s items and many other treasures can be found at this “garage sale on steroids” (@ War Memorial Building, South Pasadena). - 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Pasadena Farmers’ Market – Saturday
Shop for fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits and vegetables (@ Victory Park, Pasadena). - 8:30 am – 1:30 pm: San Gabriel Farmers Market
Support local farmers and artisans while enjoying the lively atmosphere filled with culinary delights and quality products (@ San Gabriel Park and Ride Lot, San Gabriel). - 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
Pull, bash, curse, chop, and behead weeds; pick up litter; and enjoy the park (@ Nature Park, South Pasadena). - 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Fit4Mom at One Colorado
Enjoy a heart-pumping class, raffles, playdate fun, and more (@ One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena). - 9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Pasadena Public Art Ride
Join the Complete Streets Coalition and City of Pasadena Arts and Culture staff on a bike ride to visit the locations of Pasadena’s newest public art, the Rotating Public Art Series IV (@ Playhouse Village Park, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Drop-in Crafts: Mandalas at Hill Avenue Library
Supplies and the peace of mind will be provided, while supplies last (@ Hill Avenue Branch Library, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Monterey Park Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Meet representatives from community organizations and learn how to manage your mental health, help loved ones, and enhance your well-being and happiness (@ Barnes Memorial Park, Monterey Park). - 11:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free Admission to USC Pacific Asia Museum
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration in honor of Dave Young Kim’s new mural, A Momentous Moment in Time of Passage and Landing, featuring cultural dances and performances, crafts, food trucks, an artist talk, and more (@ USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena). - 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Urban Birds 2024: Voices from the Hill
Visitors will have an opportunity to hear and see variations on the music, artwork, and ideas represented on Elephant Hill, view a film of the May 11 event, and participate in related activities for all ages (@ Arlington Garden, Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Southern CA Haiku Study Group (on Zoom)
Haiku poetry workshop and newcomers are always welcome (@ Virtual Event). - 2:00 pm: The Architecture of the Huntington’s Chinese and Japanese Gardens
This program focuses on the architecture of the buildings within the Huntington’s Chinese and Japanese Gardens (@ Lamanda Park Branch Library, Pasadena). - 2:30 pm: SPARC’s Permanent Headquarters Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
An opening reception for “pal.imp.sest/Unseen Seen,” featuring artists Michael Campagna and the late Tucker Stilley, will be held in SPARC’s new gallery space, preceded at 2:30 pm by a ribbon-cutting ceremony (@ Fremont Centre Properties, South Pasadena). - 3:00 pm: Pasadena AAPI Heritage Month & National Foster Care Month Celebration
The Asian Foster Family Initiative (AFFI) is an adoption and foster family agency seeking Asian bilingual and/or bicultural families to meet the needs of Asian foster children (@ Hill Avenue Branch Library, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm: Gamelan Merdu Kumala at Linda Vista Library
Learn about and enjoy Balinese music-making tradition through Gamelan Merdu Kumala (@ Linda Vista Branch Library, Pasadena). - 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Third@First Concerts
Enjoy a concert by Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (@ First United Methodist Church, Pasadena). - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Music to Inspire the Mind – A Swing Left San Gabriel Valley Fundraiser
Stephan Smith Collins — actor, singer, humanitarian — will talk about (and perform) what he believes are some of the greatest songs that have helped shape the world (See event description for location) - 8:00 pm: The Body’s Midnight at Boston Court Pasadena
IAMA Theatre Company and Boston Court Pasadena have joined forces to present a poetic and surprising new play about the complicated, ridiculous, awe-inspiring trajectory of life (@ Boston Court Pasadena, Pasadena). - 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Caltech Planet 9 Symphony Concert
Enjoy a symphony inspired by the Planet 9 hypothesis (@ Caltech – Ramo Auditorium, Pasadena).
Sunday, May 19, 2024
GoSGV E-bike Share Program booth in the San Gabriel Activity Hub (Photo – Serena Liu)
- 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). - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Pasadena E-bike Expo
If you’re thinking about getting an e-bike, or even if you’re not, this is a great opportunity to try out e-bikes for free from six local bike shops (@ Jefferson Park, Pasadena). - 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). - 3:00 pm: Mt. Lowe Chamber Players “Music with Nicknames” Concert
Violinists Joel Pargman and Carrie Kennedy, violist Agnes Gottschewski, and cellists Tina Soule and Delores Bing will play some nicknamed compositions and ask the audience to guess the nicknames (@ Altadena Community Church, Altadena). - 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Restoration Concert: New Hollywood String Quartet
The program includes Leoš Janáček String Quartet No. 1, “The Kreutzer Sonata” and Antonín Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, “The American” (@ South Pasadena Library Community Room, South Pasadena).
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