Your Weekly Guide to South Pasadena
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Upcoming Events
Aug19
Panda Cub Reading Challenge
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Kids ages 4-12 can join the Panda Cub Reading Challenge and earn a free Panda Cub meal!
Aug19
Coffee with a Cop
The South Pasadena Police Department is excited to announce the return of its popular community event, Coffee with a Cop! The event will take place on Wednesday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Twohey’s Restaurant, located at 424 South Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
Twohey's Restaurant, 424 South Fair Oaks Avenue, 91030
Aug19
Senior Book Club at 10:00 AM
South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, 91030
The Senior Book Club is a book discussion group for older adults. Attendees must be Senior Center members.
Aug19
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street, 91030
Join us for a regularly scheduled City Council meeting!
Aug19
Will Sheff (of Okkervil River)
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Barry Archie Johnson. Over the course of his career, Will Sheff has released ten albums that have given the front man of esteemed indie rock band Okkervil River a reputation as one of the greatest working songwriters in…
Aug20
Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting
The South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission will be conducted in-person from the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr. Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission St,
Aug20
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Meridian Ave & Mission St, South Pasadena
Weekly certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. EBT/Cal Fresh accepted.
Aug21
LEGO® Free Play at 3:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Use your imagination to create with LEGO® blocks at LEGO® Free Play.
Aug21
Lodge Room and Into the Woods present
Doors 8:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Mesmé. Matthew Dear was raised in Kingsville, Texas, and bounced between trailer homes, raised on a diet of country and rock until his older brother, inspired by the developing romance between South Texas and electronic…
Aug22
Classics Book Club at 10:00 AM
The Classics Book Club meets on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM in the Bradbury Conference Room at 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
The Classics Book Club is a monthly book club dedicated to exploring important texts throughout our global literary history.
Aug22
Eat, Shop, Enjoy, South Pas Crawl
Come celebrate the summer South Pas Crawl! Join the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the City of South Pasadena for a free neighborhood weekend in town on August 22 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Aug22
Eat, Shop, Enjoy, South Pas Crawl with Kevin Schatz Music at 4:30 PM
Join the Library for the Eat, shop, and enjoy South Pas Crawl with live music by Kevin Schatz Music! Join us on Saturday, August 22, from 4:30 to 5:00 PM on the Oxley Street side of Library Park.
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley St, 91030-3159
Aug22
Neon Moon-an LA Honky Tonk
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Andrew Sa, El Caplan. Jonny FritzJonny Fritz – a veteran of 15 years as a touring musician. Born in Missoula, Montana and raised in Esmont, Virginia. A near perfect blend of country and western, yet impossible to know…
Aug23
Eat, Shop, Enjoy, South Pas Crawl with the Library at 1:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley St, 91030-3159
Join the Library for the Eat, shop, and enjoy South Pas Crawl with a craft in the Library! Join us on Sunday, August 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Library Children's Room.
Aug25
Highland Park Farmers' Market
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM • N. Figueroa & Avenue 58, Highland Park
Weekly certified farmers market on N. Figueroa. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, tamales, pan dulce, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. (323) 449-4100.
Aug26
Social Media 101 for Seniors at 2:00 PM
South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, 91030
Join us Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 PM at the Senior Center for a beginner-friendly class designed for older adults.
Aug26
My New Band Believe
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Eliana Glass. My New Band Believe, led by Cameron Picton, bassist and sometime frontman of black midi, with whom he practiced an explosive form of musical world-building, weaving complex storytelling through thrilling…
Aug27
Regular Finance Commission Meeting
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street,
Discussion of Grant Programs and Post-Employment Benefits…
Aug27
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Meridian Ave & Mission St, South Pasadena
Weekly certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. EBT/Cal Fresh accepted.
Aug28
Yeek – Zodiac Release Show
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Jenno Christian (DJ Set). Yeek is a New Jersey-born and South Florida-rooted multidisciplinary storyteller whose work spans music, film, and visual art. A singer, songwriter, producer, director, and filmmaker, he has…
Aug29
Stitch Class: Embroider Your Clothes at 10:30 AM
South Pasadena Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
For children 8+, teens, and adults. Bring your own t-shirt, jeans, or clothing item to embroider.
Aug29
Lodge Room and Nance Arte present
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Los Goths (DJ). Los Abandoned was one of the most innovative and influential bands in latin alternative music in the early 2000s. Their bold eclecticism and multicultural ethos helped pave the way for bands like La…
Aug30
WGF RetroReads presents: Star Trek 60th
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
WGF RetroReads presents: “Star Trek 60th”Starring Noah Wyle as Captain James T. KirkJoinNoah Wyle,along withKatherine LaNasa,Fiona Dourif,Taylor Dearden,Shabana Azeez, andAyesha HarrisofThe Pitt,and some surprise…
Aug31
Community Meeting: Huntington-Fremont Corridor Improvements Project
The City will hold additional meetings regarding the Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue Corridor Improvements Project to provide project updates and answer questions.
Community Room, 1115 El Centro St,
Sep1
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber.
Sep1
Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Scott Aukerman, Lamar Woods & DJ Ahsohn, Bug Mane. Don’t Stop Or We’ll Die is a Los Angeles based piano-pop-weirdo group with Paul Rust and Michael Cassady (songwriters for LOVE on Netflix, Central Park on Apple+)…
Sep1
Highland Park Farmers' Market
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM • N. Figueroa & Avenue 58, Highland Park
Weekly certified farmers market on N. Figueroa. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, tamales, pan dulce, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. (323) 449-4100.
Sep2
Red Cross Blood Drive
Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro,
To schedule your life-saving appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code…
Sep2
SHÂHERI
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
ÖLÜM. SHĀHERI is a Los Angeles–based musical project where Persian heritage meets psychedelic rock, cinematic groove, and modern guitar-driven sound. Led by Emmy Award–winning composer Jonathan Shaheri, the project…
Sep3
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Meridian Ave & Mission St, South Pasadena
Weekly certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. EBT/Cal Fresh accepted.