The Literary Arts
It Matters | How Far? explores Black Womanhood, Queer Identity, and the Concept of Home
What is Motherhood? It’s Complicated
The Power of the Ordinary
The Huntington Offers New Fellowship to Support Study of Works By Pasadena Author
It Matters: Nolan Explores Family, Identity and Death
South Pasadena Public Library to Participate in an Evening Reading of Fahrenheit 451 to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Ray Bradbury’s Birth
Pasadena Literary Alliance Launches New “On Location” Author Series
The Literary Arts Events in Pasadena
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
JLP Mendocino Farms Giveback Fundraiser click for more information »
The Junior League of Pasadena and Mendocino Farms have teamed up for a delicious give-back fundraiser! Grab a tasty meal at the 238 South Lake Avenue location in Pasadena between 2:00 pm and closing at 9:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Remember to show the flyer for in-store purchases, or use pro...
Event Location: Mendocino Farms Pasadena
Cost: Varies
Friday, April 05, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Golfing for Good click for more information »
SAVE the DATE! You are cordially invited to Friends in Deed's 4th Annual Golf Tournament "Golfing for Good". The event will take place at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena. Get your friends, co-workers, business partners, church group, etc. and come join in a fun day golfing as part of this excitin...
Event Location: Brookside Golf Club
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, April 06, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
JLPs Annual Simply Speaking Event click for more information »
The Junior League of Pasadena is very excited to announce Simply Speaking 2024! The JLP's spring gala fundraiser will take place the evening of Saturday, April 6th this year. "We will celebrate together at the beautiful Shakespeare Club Villa in Pasadena". Join JLP for this fantastic event, feat...
Event Location: Shakespeare Club of Pasadena
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, April 06, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
SGVNCNWW 2024 Inaugural Gala click for more information »
You are invited to an extraordinary evening at the SGV-NCNW 2024 Inaugural Gala, a celebration of the remarkable work of the San Gabriel Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (SGV-NCNW) at Pacific Palms Resort, Industry, CA. This gala isn't just an event; it's a movement towa...
Event Location: Pacific Palms Resort
Cost: $175.00/Individual tickets
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate Colburn Gala click for more information »
Join fellow patrons, artists, and students for the Celebrate Colburn Gala, our hallmark annual event featuring exuberant performances and comradery to raise philanthropic support for scholarships and academic programs. This season’s gala will be a mid-day brunch affair, including an inspired perfo...
Event Location: Zipper Hall and Colburn Plaza
Cost: Call for details
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Masters of Taste LA 2024 click for more information »
Come celebrate and be part of the seventh annual Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival returns and will be taking place on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of the Iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefi...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: $139.00 - $199.00
Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
LACCs Spring Benefit Every Child Sings click for more information »
Join Los Angeles Children's Chorus for its Spring Benefit, Every Child Sings. LACC have rebranded its flagship fundraiser, placing its choristers at the center of the event. The benefit will be held in the cultural hub of downtown Los Angeles, at Zipper Hall on the Colburn School campus. There will be performances by LACC’s ensembles joined by special guest artist, renowned violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. "We may also be debu...
Event Location: Zipper Concert Hall
Cost: $50.00 - $250.00
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Altadena Music Theatre Presents Dreams Concert click for more information »
Join Altadena Music Theatre for an evening of musical theatre performing the music from the great musicals in history that... "we dream of performing at the Farnsworth Amphitheater". Featuring special guest performers from Broadway, AMT alum, and more. Tickets include hor d'oeuvres and wine & beer. This con...
Event Location: Westminster Presbyterian
Cost: $50.00
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Pasadena Art Alliances 22nd Biennial Art Auction click for more information »
Pasadena Art Alliance’s biennial fundraiser is an art auction. Held in even numbered years, the always creative party brings together 80-90 works of contemporary art donated by some of Southern California’s most electrifying, emerging and established artists. Participating artists are carefully...
Event Location: Santa Anita Park
Cost: Varies
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Art of the Garden 2024 click for more information »
The Art of the Garden garden tour would not be possible without the leadership of Garden Tour Co-Chairs Jan Greteman, Jacquie Pergola, and MaryRose Courtney who have worked for the past year to make this year’s tour a reality. Thank you as well to the Garden Tour Committee and to the many voluntee...
Event Location: Sierra Madre (TBA)
Cost: $40.00
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
100th Anniversary Cocktail Party of Alliance Francaise de Pasadena click for more information »
The 100th Anniversary Cocktail party of Alliance Francaise will take place on April 18th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m! Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served in a French atmosphere with live music from Chloe Perrier Jazz Band at Pasadena Hotel & Pool. Limited number of tickets. You can buy your...
Event Location: Pasadena Hotel & Pool
Cost: $100.00
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Walk for Kids 2024 click for more information »
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 20th 2024! Walk for Kids™ is an annual community fundraiser that supports the children and families who rely on the life-changing services and programs provided by the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House Charities. This fun, family-friendly event calls on volunteers, co...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Families Forward Learning Centers Annual Soire click for more information »
Save-the-Date for Families Forward Learning Center's Annual Soirée at Altadena Town & Country Club. Honorees are Former Board President Sylvia Paz and Assemblymember Chris Holden. The evening Soirée supports Families Forward Learning Center to prepare children and families living with limited re...
Event Location: Altadena Town & Country Club
Cost: $250.00
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
26th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk Run 2024 click for more information »
Join hundreds of fellow dog lovers on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Brookside Park. Walk or run around the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium and enjoy a festival in the park with vendor booths, food trucks, demonstrations, an agility course, a dog costume contest and more. Take advantage of Pasadena Humane's ea...
Event Location: Brookside Park
Cost: $40.00/Early bird rate
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PENs 14th Annual Wine Spirits Tasting Event click for more information »
SAVE the DATE! Join other PUSD parents and friends for great wine, whiskey, food, music and PEN's Silent auction at Shakespeare Villa in Pasadena. And of course, PEN will recognize a few people who are role models for the kind of parent and community involvement that it advocates. Sponsorship Oppor...
Event Location: Shakespeare Villa
Cost: Call for details
Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
La Caada Spring Home Tour click for more information »
The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation and the La Cañada Spring Home Tour are proud to announce their partnership for the second consecutive year. The Spring Home Tour on Friday, April 26 is the largest fundraiser for La Cañada High School 7/8 PTA and 9/-12 PTSA and aims to bring in $80,000 fo...
Event Location: The Lanterman House
Cost: Free admission
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Leigh Purtill Ballet Company Gala Ballet In Bloom Cultivating Community click for more information »
Join Leigh Purtill Ballet Company (LPBC) for a FUN evening of music, dinner, and dancing at our fundraising gala at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena. You are warmly invited to join the circle of friends, family, and supporters to witness how LPBC innovatively and creatively brings ballet ...
Event Location: War Memorial Building
Cost: $125.00
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Villa Esperanza Services Blue White Gala Wild About Villa click for more information »
Embark on a wild adventure with Villa Esperanza Services at its annual Blue & White Fundraising Gala! This year, the event themed "Wild About Villa," is celebrating Villa's passionate commitment to providing love, care, and hope for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Villa...
Event Location: The Langham Huntington Pasadena
Cost: Call for ticket cost
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles 2024 click for more information »
The Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl! Nearly 3,500 people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for care, advocacy, research, and education. The Walk will feature a non-competitive 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Stroll, family friendly activities ...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: $25.00/Registration fee
Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
59th Pasadena Showcase House of Design Celebrates Premiere Night Gala click for more information »
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts are thrilled to invite you to its Premiere Night. The evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the 2024 Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Join Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts amidst the ambiance of the Rose Bowl Court of Champions, where ill...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Court of Champions
Cost: $300.00
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Annual Pasadena Mayors Interfaith Prayer Breakfast click for more information »
Join Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Community Members, Pasadena Residents, Civic, Business, Student, and Educational Leaders, and the Interfaith Community at the 50th Annual Pasadena Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast hosted by Friends in Deed. The event will take place at Pasadena Convention Center. Door...
Event Location: Pasadena Convention Center
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
59th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair click for more information »
The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are preparing for the 59th Annual Art Fair. It is located in Memorial Park at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue in the charming three-square mile village of Sierra Madre. Set against the San Gabriel Mountains between Pasadena and Arcadia, it is an attr...
Event Location: Sierra Madre Memorial Park
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Sue Mossman Retirement Dinner click for more information »
After an illustrious career spanning nearly five decades, the Executive Director of 30 years and Pasadena Heritage employee of 45 will be retiring. Please join Pasadena Heritage as they honor Sue and her long career at the Sue Mossman Retirement Dinner, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Athenaeum at Caltech. The eve...
Event Location: The Athenaeum
Cost: Call for ticket cost
Sunday, May 05, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
59th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair click for more information »
The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are preparing for the 59th Annual Art Fair. It is located in Memorial Park at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Hermosa Avenue in the charming three-square mile village of Sierra Madre. Set against the San Gabriel Mountains between Pasadena and Arcadia, it is an attr...
Event Location: Sierra Madre Memorial Park
Cost: Call for details
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Celebrating Our Schools Imagine 2024 click for more information »
The community is invited to join Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF)'s annual "Celebrating Our Schools - Imagine 2024" event at the courtyard of Pasadena City Hall. Join PEF to "celebrate our schools", meet inspirational students and teachers, and honor its partners in education. Honoring Jan...
Event Location: Pasadena City Hall Courtyard
Cost: Call for details