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Upcoming Events
Jul4
Summer Reading Program!
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Join us for our Annual Summer Reading Program, open to all ages -kids, teens, and adults, taking place June 6th through July 18th.
Jul4
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF FOURTH OF JULY.
Jul4
4th of July Celebration
The City of South Pasadena is pleased to announce the Fourth of July celebration. This year’s theme is From Sea to Shining Sea: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit.
Jul4
A 21st Anniversary Tribute to Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Illinoise’ Performed In Its Entirety
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Jul5
Round of 16 – World Cup Viewing Party
Doors 4:00 pm, Show 5:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
World Cup Parties at Lodge Room!! Pull up and watch the games on the big screen! Free and open to the public! ({'value': 'allAges', 'label': 'ALL AGES'})
Jul6
International Soccer Watch Party
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department invites the community to attend a family-friendly Soccer Watch Party on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Garfield Park, located at 1000 Park Avenue.
Garfield Park, 1000 Park Avenue, 91030
Jul6
Round of 16 – World Cup Viewing Party
Doors 4:00 pm, Show 5:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
World Cup Parties at Lodge Room!! Pull up and watch the games on the big screen! Free and open to the public! ({'value': 'allAges', 'label': 'ALL AGES'})
Jul7
Tuesday Storytimes at 10:30 AM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from June 9 to August 1.
Jul7
Explosion Book Art (Ages 55+)
South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, 91030
Explosion books are small personalized books that "explode" into a beautiful series of square and triangular patterns when opened. During this session, we will explore folding methods, pattern design, and the concept of…
Jul7
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
Join us for an adjourned City Council meeting!
Jul7
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.
Jul7
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.
Jul8
Walk 'n' Talk Club
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Walk 'n' Talk Club takes place on the second Wednesday of every month at the Library.
Jul8
POWERHOUSE!!! Percussive Dance at 6:00 PM
Join us for Powerhouse Percussive Dance on July 8 at 6:00 PM outside the Community Room on the El Centro Street side of Library Park for a high-energy, family-friendly performance full of stomping, clapping, and rhythm.
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Jul8
Lodge Room & Rockin Pins Presents
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
with Introduction from Derrick Acosta of Mega64. When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Blah blah blah blah blah.
Jul9
Thursday Storytime at 10:30 AM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room every Thursday at 10:30 AM from June 9 to August 1.
Jul9
Thursday Storytime at 11:00 AM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room every Thursday at 11:00 AM from June 9 to August 1.
Jul9
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
South Pasadena Public Library Board of Trustees meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library's Ray Bradbury Conference Room, on the second floor at 1100 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA, 91030.
Jul9
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.
Jul10
All Abilities Club at 10:00 AM
Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St, 91030
Join the South Pasadena Public Library for our monthly program geared toward adults with developmental disabilities. During club meetings we watch movies, make crafts, and encourage a welcoming and safe environment for…
Jul10
Movie in the Park: Hoppers
The City of South Pasadena invites is proud to announce the return of its summer event series at Garfield Park, featuring a full season of free, family-friendly entertainment under the stars. From live music and outdoor movies to Shakespearean performances, there is something for everyone to enjoy. All events take place at Garfield Park located at 1000 Park Avenue, South Pasadena.
Garfield Park, 1000 Park Avenue, 91030
Jul10
Lodge Room and Blues For Sallah present a special L.A. Dead night featuring
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Sunstroke Serenaders. Afro Dead is a musical collective formed in 2022 by Aaron Feder to reimagine the music of the Grateful Dead in Afro-Pop styles, such as soukous, Afrobeat, high-life, reggae and more.
Jul11
Saturday Storytimes
South Pasadena Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Children's Room every Saturday at 10:30 AM from June 9 to August 1.
Jul11
Strings & Things at 11:00 AM
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Crafting doesn’t have to be lonely! Come together with other fellow crafters to work on your projects and share ideas, patterns, and tips & tricks of the trade.
Jul12
Harbor Party
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Harbor Party are Los Angeles’s premiere yacht rock specialists, celebrating the sun-drenched radio hits of the 70s & 80s with pristine musicianship and theatrical flair.
Jul14
Explosion Book Art (Ages 14+)
South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, 91030
Explosion books are small personalized books that "explode" into a beautiful series of square and triangular patterns when opened. During this session, we will explore folding methods, pattern design, and the concept of…
Jul14
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena.
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street,
Jul14
Semi-Finals – World Cup Viewing Party
Doors 11:00 am, Show 12:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
World Cup Parties at Lodge Room!! Pull up and watch the games on the big screen! Free and open to the public! ({'value': 'allAges', 'label': 'ALL AGES'})
Jul14
Kill Bill the Rapper – I FOUND THE END Tour
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Genwunner, Ashtin Larold. Underground rap’s own kaiju, Philadelphia based Kill Bill: The Rapper’s deep rasp and hard-hitting, emotional lyrics offer many cathartic moments that are easy to relate to.
Jul14
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.