Vroman’s (Photo – Chris Aldrich)
Looking for something to do this Mother’s Day weekend? The local area has plenty of options to choose from.
By Katlyn Ong
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Older Adult Transportation Expo (File Photo – annenberggenspace.org)
- All Day: 23rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
IFFLA brings to Los Angeles audiences the most innovative films coming out of South Asia and its diasporas, in a vibrant program comprising features and shorts, including narrative, documentary, and animated works (@ Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), Los Angeles). - 9:00 am – 2:30 pm: Older Adult Transportation Expo
The Expo will offer a full day of engaging activities, including expert panels, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and a comprehensive resource fair (@ Pasadena Convention Center, 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). - 4:30 pm – 6:40 pm: Duel in the Sun (1946) at Norton Simon Museum
When her father is hanged for murdering his wife, the stunning beauty Pearl (Jennifer Jones) is taken in by a wealthy Texan, his wife, and their two grown sons (@ 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). - 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Monterey Park’s 109th Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Monterey Park turning 109, this free community event will feature live entertainment, food, games, cultural displays, and more to commemorate the city’s founding (@ Barnes Park Field, Monterey Park). - 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).
Saturday, May 10, 2025
(L-R) Jordan Feliz and Terrian (Photo – Eight Days of Hope)
- All Day: 23rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles
IFFLA brings to Los Angeles audiences the most innovative films coming out of South Asia and its diasporas, in a vibrant program comprising features and shorts, including narrative, documentary, and animated works (@ Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA), Los Angeles). - 8:00 am – 9:30 am: Bird Sit at the Gamble House
Learn to identify the birds that surround you as you enjoy the beautiful grounds and architecture of the Gamble House (@ Gamble House, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Community Legal Clinic at Robinson Community Center
Public Counsel and the City of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department present Community Legal Clinic and Homelessness Prevention Legal Clinic providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families (@ Jackie Robinson Community Center, Pasadena). - 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Pasadena Public Art Bike Ride
This 10-mile roundtrip ride will travel through Pasadena’s neighborhood streets, allowing participants to visit a variety of permanent and temporary artworks currently on view from the City’s Public Art Collection and other local institutions (@ Robinson Memorial, Pasadena). - 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: San Gabriel Fire Service Day
Guests will enjoy guided station tours, meet-and-greets with fire crews, and live demonstrations showcasing fire suppression techniques and emergency preparedness tips (@ San Gabriel Fire Station 51, San Gabriel). - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: DNA Hub Youth Event at Altadena Library
Youth in the Pasadena and Altadena areas are invited to a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, games, and community connection (@ Altadena Main Library, Altadena). - 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm: Monterey Park’s 109th Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Monterey Park turning 109, this free community event will feature live entertainment, food, games, cultural displays, and more to commemorate the city’s founding (@ Barnes Park Field, Monterey Park). - 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Southern California Type-In
Type-ins are community-based, family friendly events at which typewriter enthusiasts share their love for the analog art of putting ink onto paper with mechanical marvels of the late 19th through 20th centuries (@ Vroman’s Bookstore, Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: “The Art of Kimono” at South Pasadena Library
Akane Mashimo of WakaWakka Kimono & Photo Studio will lead a mini kimono show and obi-tying demonstration (@ South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, South Pasadena). - 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Tai Ji Men Qigong Workshop on Reducing Immobility
Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy will host a workshop on reducing immobility (@ Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy, Pasadena). - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: A Night of Hope Benefit Concert Featuring Jordan Feliz and Terrian
Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) will host A Night of Hope, a benefit concert for those impacted by the California fires, featuring Dove Award winning Jordan Feliz and 2024 New Artist of the Year nominee Terrian (@ Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena). - 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) With Live Film Score
Carl Dreyer’s critically acclaimed 1928 silent film “The Passion of Joan of Arc” comes to life with a live musical score composed by George Sarah (@ Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre).
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Festival in Monterey Park (Photo – SenSusanRubio)
- 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
USC Pacific Asia Museum is free every second Sunday of the month (@ USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena). - 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Monterey Park’s 109th Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Monterey Park turning 109, this free community event will feature live entertainment, food, games, cultural displays, and more to commemorate the city’s founding (@ Barnes Park Field, Monterey Park).
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