Music
Altadena-Raised Grammy Winner Joins Pasadena POPS for Summer Arboretum Series
Live Music Among the Bronzes: Norton Simon Revives ‘Golden Hour’ in Its Renovated Garden
Pussycat Dolls, Free Street Fair and Parade Draw Hundreds of Thousands to WeHo Pride Next Week
Free Concerts Return to Altadena’s Renovated Park for 29th Summer Season
Pasadena’s Volunteer Orchestra Heads Next Door to Open Sierra Madre’s Summer Series
Rogue Lemon Collective Brings Genre-Bending Strings to Mount Wilson’s Telescope Dome
Tony Winner Kecia Lewis Headlines MUSE/IQUE’s Harlem Renaissance Season Opener at The Huntington
Young Musicians March Toward the Fourth of July in PUSD’s $25 Summer Band Camp
Pasadena Orchestra Opens Sierra Madre’s Free Summer Concert Series
Music Events in Pasadena
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
the eight directions of the wind Listening Session Three Los Tigres del Norte Vivan Los Mojados click for more information »
Inspired by the art exhibition, "the eight directions of the wind: Edmund de Waal at The Huntington," this series of intimate vinyl listening sessions - co-hosted by creative director Josh Kun and In Sheep's Clothing - explores themes of exile, sanctuary, and migration. Each session features a hi...
Event Location: Huntington Art Gallery Loggia
Cost: Free with reservation
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
The Gold Line Jazz Collective click for more information »
The Gold Line Jazz Collective is led by the talented pianist Hank Mehren, who is well-known locally and internationally for his incredible musical abilities. This jazz collective expands and contracts throughout the year, integrating local talent from South Pasadena, Pasadena, and the greater Los An...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Roses in June Songs from the Lanterman Archives click for more information »
The Lanterman House invites the community to a special musical performance presented by Dr. Matt Thomas of CSU Fullerton and presented in partnership with the Church of the Lighted Window. Held in the Lanterman House ballroom, the event brings the organizations’ shared history to life through an i...
Event Location: Lanterman House
Cost: Free with reservations
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Jazz Sundays with Catlin Rosser click for more information »
Barb Catlin and Ken Rosser’s performances have garnered local and national recognition with combined experience in touring, commercial projects, movie features, TV production, and artist albums. Their sets at Jones Coffee Roasters feature an eclectic selection of jazz by some of their favorite com...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
MUSEIQUE The Sun Rises in Harlem click for more information »
MUSE/IQUE presents The Sun Rises in Harlem. Presented in partnership with The Huntington, Skirball Cultural Center, & East West Bank.?? The Harlem Renaissance redefined American art. In the 1920s, Black Americans forged a new modern identity focused on self determination, with Harlem at the hear...
Event Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Cost: $75.00
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome Rogue Lemon Collective click for more information »
Mt. Wilson Observatory continues its Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome with the Rogue Lemon Collective's "High Ground, New Sound," featuring Eleanor Dunbar and Megan Shun (violins), Rita Andrade (viola), Zach Reaves (cello), and Karl McComas-Reichl (bass). For more information and to purchase...
Event Location: Mt. Wilson Observatory
Cost: $65.00
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Pasadena Pro Musica Presents I Hear America Singing click for more information »
Pasadena Pro Musica presents “I Hear America Singing” at First United Methodist Church. This special program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence through music that celebrates the richness of America’s diverse cultures and the endur...
Event Location: First United Methodist Church
Cost: $25.00
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Adult Choirs Spring Concert featuring Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem and Beethovens Choral Fantasy click for more information »
Two extraordinary works. One unforgettable evening. First, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, a dazzling, joyful showpiece featuring the same melody that eventually became the iconic “Ode to Joy” from the 9th Symphony. Our own Grace Chung takes the piano. We have never performed anything like this at...
Event Location: All Saints Church
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
2026 Summer Concerts in the Park Sierra Madre Music click for more information »
The City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department invites the community to enjoy the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park series at Memorial Park Bandshell in Sierra Madre. Held every Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the free summer concert series features live musical performances for all ages ...
Event Location: Memorial Park Bandshell
Cost: Free
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
MUSEIQUE The Sun Rises in Harlem click for more information »
MUSE/IQUE presents The Sun Rises in Harlem. Presented in partnership with The Huntington, Skirball Cultural Center, & East West Bank.?? The Harlem Renaissance redefined American art. In the 1920s, Black Americans forged a new modern identity focused on self determination, with Harlem at the hear...
Event Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Cost: $75.00
Sunday, June 07, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m.
JAZZ Naima Quartet click for more information »
The Naima Quartet, created by Natália Spadini and Marcelo Bucater, brings together the richness of Brazilian music and the sophistication of jazz. The ensemble presents a captivating mix of original compositions and beloved classics, all reimagined with contemporary arrangements that highlight each...
Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cost: $35.00
Monday, June 08, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Triple Shot Jazz Trio click for more information »
Triple Shot is a modern jazz trio based in Pasadena, performing improvisations and original compositions. They are rooted in the traditions of jazz and blues, with a subtle influence of gospel annd funk. The group consists of Morgan Jones on piano, Scott Worthington on bass, and Marcelo Bucater on d...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Monday, June 08, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Young Musicians click for more information »
This summer, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) brings its popular week-long Young Musicians classes to Descanso Gardens! Designed for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, these 50-minute classes nurture each child’s musical growth through singing, movement, rhymes, and percussion - ...
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $125.00 - $150.00
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
The Coffee Shop Jazz Trio click for more information »
The Coffee Shop Jazz Trio, led by the legendary pianist Matt Politano, presents modern jazz and Latin fusion every Tuesday morning, starting at 8:30 AM. The core group includes Blake White on stand-up bass and Mark Ferber on drums. Throughout the year, guest musicians join the trio for special perfo...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Music at Noon Riner Scivally Trio jazz ensemble click for more information »
The Riner Scivally trio features Riner Scivally on guitar: (Gary Foster, Larance Marable, Putter Smith, Bobby Bradford) is noted for his warm tone and funky solos. Blake White on bass: (Mark Ferber, Matt Politano, Chuck Manning) has been a major contributor to the jazz community and has worked exten...
Event Location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Cost: Free
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
PazNaz Presents Brehmsessions Lecrae Jeevo click for more information »
Join First Church of the Nazarene (PazNaz) in-person for the final Brehm Sessions of the year in Pasadena, as PazNaz bring you an amazing evening featuring Lecrae and Jeevo. Presented by The Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts at Fuller Seminary, think of these live events as our take on those 'ti...
Event Location: First Church of the Nazarene
Cost: Free with reservation
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Wine Song Rick SheaTony Gilkyson Dana Cooper click for more information »
Longtime SoCal troubadour Rick Shea got his early musical education in the bars and honky-tonks of San Bernardino where he grew up. With ten critically acclaimed albums, he’s performed all over the West Coast and Europe. He built a solid career for himself as a solo artist, singer, guitarist, and ...
Event Location: The Daily
Cost: $23.00 - $26.00
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Stanley Oropesa Performs click for more information »
Accordion enthusiast, artist, and performer Stanley Oropesa, a local Pasadena gentleman, is the resident accordionist at Jones Coffee Roasters. He performs a wide range of genres and styles, including classical accordion (Bach, Chopin, Handel, and others), original compositions, Irish music, ragtime...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Jones House Band click for more information »
The Jones House Band is a lively trio of highly talented musicians with years of experience in orchestral performances, studio production, and commercial music production. The family-friendly entertainment features a diverse selection of music, including pop songs, movie scores, orchestral sounds, a...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Summer Music Dance Inner City Youth Orchestra The Tony Guerrero Quintet click for more information »
Descanso Gardens continues its beloved summer performance series in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s theme, America as Rhythm, Migration, and Reinvention, explores the ways music and dance are rooted in place, shaped by movement, and enriched through cultural connection. G...
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: $8.00 - $18.00
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 4:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Summer Music and Dance click for more information »
Summer Music and Dance is back! Don’t miss the young musicians of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles fill the Amphitheater with symphonic brilliance, lifting classical tradition forward with joy, grace and hope. Across the garden, the Tony Guerrero Quintet lights up the Rose Pavilion...
Event Location: Descanso Gardens
Cost: Call for details
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Larry Garf Performs click for more information »
A lover of jazz from all periods, pianist Larry Garf is particularly captivated by the origins of the genre. His eclectic repertoire includes Ragtime, Early Jazz and Blues, Standards (such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and others), as well as beloved Beatles songs and other musical gems. Cla...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Queer Karaoke Nite for Teens click for more information »
"Kick off Pride Month with us for a Queer Karaoke night just for teens!" Participants will sing, dance, take photos, and enjoy free food and great vibes! Show up in style! Registration is required! Sign up today!...
Event Location: Bob Lucas Library
Cost: Free
Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Sunset Sessions Live Music Libations click for more information »
An evening of live music, sunset ambiance, and expertly crafted libations hosted by Javier’s on select Fridays in The Courtyard. Featuring Stefan Poole, a dynamic performer with global stage experience who has toured with Andy Grammer and performed for millions on Italy’s Amici. Blen....
Event Location: One Colorado Courtyard
Cost: Free
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Jenny The Jazz Birds click for more information »
The homegrown South Pasadena musicians' group is known for their classic jazz sound and musical flare. With over 5 years of experience performing at Jones Coffee Roasters on Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, this jazz group is beloved by the community and visiting guests. Guest musicians from both South ...
Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters
Cost: Free








