Our area is buzzing this weekend with quality events that are enlightening, and mostly free! Here’s a comprehensive list of what’s happening in town and nearby for the weekend.
(Click on highlighted event title for more info.)
Friday
– 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Adam Bray presents and signs Ultimate Star Wars
For each purchased copy of the newest title, customers may bring up to three copies from home to be signed (@ Vroman’s Bookstore).
– 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Caltech Tai Chi Club
For beginners as well as advanced, best of all it’s free (@ Winnett Lounge – upstairs).
– 7:00 pm: Merton’s Centennial Celebrated in Jazz Fair
A special celebration of the 100th anniversary of Thomas Merton’s birth (@ All Saints – Sweetland Hall).
– 7:00 pm: PCC’s 90th Commencement
More than 1,800 students will be taking the next steps in their academic careers (@Robinson Stadium).
– 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Spring Concert
The Caltech Glee Club, Caltech-Occidental Symphony and Caltech Chamber Singers join forces to present their Spring Concert (@ Caltech -Ramo Auditorium).
Saturday
– 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Family Nature Walk @Eaton Canyon
A fresh walk in nature for the enitre family (@ Eaton Canyon Nature Center).
– 9:30 am – 1:30 pm: Pasadena Pedestrian Safety Workshop
PasadenaCSC will be hosting an interactive pedestrian safety workshop facilitated by pedestrian planning professionals from California Walks (@ Pasadena Presbyterian Church).
– 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: 2015 Golden Future 50+ Senior Expo
If you’re a baby boomer, a senior, or maybe you know someone who would be interested in attending (friend, family member, neighbor, etc.) this free event is for you (@ Pasadena Convention Center).
– 10:00 am – 430 pm: i C Ceres – Space Science Festival
Join scientists, engineers and educators from a variety of NASA’s fleet of missions for a unique experience featuring exhibits, mission hardware, models, hands-on activities and demonstrations (@ Caltech).
– 10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Pasadena Fire Departments Open House
Meet the dedicated men and women of the Pasadena Fire Department during Fire Service Day (All over Pasadena – Check listing).
– 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm: LitFest Pasadena 2015
LitFest Pasadena, returning for its fourth year to the byways, bookstores, wine bars, theaters, coffee houses and streets of Pasadena’s Playhouse District (All over the Playhouse District – Check listing).
– 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm: PYSO Spring Concert at Ambassador Auditorium (all ensembles)
Great music from the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestras (PYSO) orchestra (@ Ambassador Auditorium).
– 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Artist’s Talk: Mónica Mayer and Victor Lerma
A conversation between artists with exhibition opening immediately afterwards with a reception (@ The Armory Center For the Arts).
– 7:00 pm: Second Saturday Series – Altadena Library
The first-ever monthly event series, Second Saturdays, with a special tribute, Beatles Sing-A-Long (@ Altadena Main Library).
– 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm: Spring Concert
If you missed it on Friday, here’s your chance to catch the Caltech Glee Club, Caltech-Occidental Symphony and Caltech Chamber Singers, sing their hearts out (@ Caltech -Ramo Auditorium).
Sunday
– 9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Old Pasadena Farmers Market
Fresh produce and live music and children activities (@ Holly Street at Fair Oaks Avenue).
– 9:00 am – 10:30 am: Plant Walk @ Eaton Canyon
A leisurely walk, about 2 hours, through the native plant garden that surrounds the Center and into the nearby wild areas (@ Eaton Canyon Nature Center).
– 10:00 am – 6:00 pm: USC Pacific Asia Museum Free Admission
Enjoy concerts in the courtyard, docent led tours, Silk Road Storytime, plus cultural festivals and performances (@ USC Pacific Asia Musuem).
– 10:15 am – 10:30 am: Mike Feuer Speaks on Gun Violence
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer will discuss gun violence prevention (@ All Saints Church).
– 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: We Heart Moms Day & Mama’s Choice Giveaway
This Sunday Funday is all about Mom! And she’ll be treated like a queen – with mimosas, massages, mini manis, mini cupcakes, music, memories and photo booth fun and more! (Treats while supplies last; massage sign-up first-come first-served) (@ One Colorado Courtyard).
– 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Caltech Spring Chamber Music Series
Enjoy music of Romantic masters Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff performed by outstanding Caltech student musicians (@ Clatech – Dabney Lounge).
While others are busy reinventing the wheel, we use it.
Colorado Boulevard is your one hub stop for Free and Enlightening Events.
New: List your event(s) directly into our Events page.
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Weekdays Highlights
– Bike Week Pasadena 2015:
Monday, May 11: A Taste of Pasadena
Wednesday, May 13: Women’s Bike Night
Friday, May 15: Bike-In Movie
Saturday, May 16: Pedal Party!
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