Your Weekly Guide to South Pasadena
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Upcoming Events
May20
Healthy Aging Fair
South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, 91030
Join the South Pasadena Senior Center for their annual Healthy Aging Fair. Visit the information booths on health and wellness for older adults, screenings, raffle prizes and more!
May20
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.
May20
Budget Study Session
Join us for a study session on the proposed FY 26-27 Budget.
May20
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street, 91030
Join us for a regularly scheduled City Council meeting!
May21
Community Meeting: FY 2026-2027 Budget and Infrastructure Financing
The City of South Pasadena is hosting a series of Community Meetings to discuss the state of the City’s infrastructure, budget outlook, and long-term investment plans, and to hear directly from residents about…
May21
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,
May21
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.
May21
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
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May22
Tech Help Sessions at 3:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Tech Help for adults returns to the South Pasadena Public Library on Fridays from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
May23
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.
May23
Creem Magazine presents
Doors 5:00 pm, Show 5:30 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Mike Watt & The Missingmen, Gylt, Band Aparte, The Violet Mindfield, Devah Glam, at Oblivion. Saturday Night All Access Passes availablehereFour Day All Access Passes availablehereThis show will be at Oblivion.
May25
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
May25
2026 Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of South Pasadena will host their annual Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the War Memorial Building, located at 435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena.
War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Avenue,
May25
Arroyo Secodelic Festival featuring Adolescents with special guest Toys That Kill
Doors 6:00 pm, Show 7:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Adolescents, Toys That Kill, Mermaid Island. Four Day All Access Passes availablehereThis show will be at Lodge Room. 104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042Lodge Room & Arroyo Music AnnounceArroyo Secodelic…
May26
Teen Poetry Exchange
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
The South Pasadena Library presents Teen Poetry Exchange, a youth-led program for ages 12–17 to explore, discuss, and write poetry.
May26
Public Safety Commission
City Council Chambers, 1414 Mission Ave. South Pasadena, CA, 91030
The Public Safety Commission serves in a primary support capacity to the City's public safety personnel in an endeavor to improve the City's existing emergency response capability.
May26
English Language Conversation Group at 6:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
The Library's free English Language Conversation Group meets every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The group is open to all adult English language learners who want to practice their spoken English.
May26
Natural Resources and Environmental Commission Meeting
The Natural Resources and Environmental Commission (NREC) meets on the 4th Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m.
May26
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.
May28
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.
May29
Marietta
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Snowing, Awakebutstillinbed. Marietta started in 2011 when Ethan asked Evan if he wanted to start a band. They wrote some songs together that sounded pretty good, but then one of them said, “drums would probably make…
May30
Marietta
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Snowing, Awakebutstillinbed. Marietta started in 2011 when Ethan asked Evan if he wanted to start a band. They wrote some songs together that sounded pretty good, but then one of them said, “drums would probably make…
May31
Shane Sato – Wavelength Album Release Show
Doors 6:00 pm, Show 7:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Aaron Childs, Gengis Don, Mixto Records DJs. Shane Sato is a Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist, producer & songwriter based in Los Angeles. Raised in Southern California, his musical path began early—starting on…
Jun2
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.
Jun2
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.
Jun3
Lodge Room and Checker Hall Staff Showcase 2026
Doors 6:00 pm, Show 6:30 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Luco, Scout., Horse Rider, Discreet Driver, julie f the rulies, Lennon X., LZRDFIEND, Lovegirl, Lozenge, Idle Riot, DJ Orly Gal. Our Lodge Room Staff Showcase is being hosted for the third year on Wednesday June 3rd!!
Jun4
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.
Jun4
Jalen Ngonda
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Jalen Ngonda honours soul music’s rich history while pushing it forward into new territory, an artist who’s both archivist and explorer, a disciple of the greats actively shaping the future of music.
Jun6
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 9th through July 18th.
Jun6
Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party at 3:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library - Library Park, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
On Saturday, June 6th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM help us kick-off summer with us! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and enjoy Kona Ice, face painting, balloon animals, and more.