Music

Saturday, January 24, 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

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Mendelssohn Meyer   click for more information »

Join the Pasadena Symphony & Pops at the Ambassador Auditorium for an unforgettable evening featuring violinist Tessa Lark, composer Edgar Meyer, and music director Brett Mitchell. The program includes Mendelssohn "The Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)"; Edgar Meyer "Violin Concerto"; Mendelss...

Event Location: Ambassador Auditorium

Cost: $55.00 - $149.00

Sunday, January 25, 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, January 25, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 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, January 25, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Restoration Concert Series Almanova guitar flute and Guest percussion   click for more information »

The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library's 30th anniversary season of its Restoration Concert Series continues with Almanova (guitar, flute) and Guest percussion. AlmaNova is an innovative flute and guitar duo known for their eclectic blend of classical, world, and contemporary music. Conc...

Event Location: South Pasadena Library Community Room

Cost: $160.00/8 concerts

Monday, January 26, 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, January 26, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Master Class World Music Department presents a Scottish FIddling Workshops with Carolin McCaskey   click for more information »

Artistic Director of the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers and author of the AltStrings Fiddle Method, Caroline McCaskey is the 2019 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a two-time International Musical Saw Champion. She also runs AltStringsAcademy.com, a learning community for amateur adult str...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Cost: Free

Tuesday, January 27, 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

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Amapola Players Presents A Night of Resilience Identity   click for more information »

Amapola Players presents A Night of Resilience & Identity at Parson's Nose Theater. Come and enjoy a night celebrating the resilience and identity of our community in Pasadena at the Parson’s Nose Theatre on January 27 & 28 at 7pm. ...

Event Location: Parson's Nose Theater

Cost: $10.00 - $15.00

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Music in the Chinese Garden   click for more information »

A different solo musician performs each week, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments including the dizi, pipa, and erhu. Let the music transport you to another time and place as you stroll through one of the most magical landscapes in Southern California....

Event Location: The Huntington's Chinese Garden

Cost: $13.00 - $29.00

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Amapola Players Presents A Night of Resilience Identity   click for more information »

Amapola Players presents A Night of Resilience & Identity at Parson's Nose Theater. Come and enjoy a night celebrating the resilience and identity of our community in Pasadena at the Parson’s Nose Theatre on January 27 & 28 at 7pm. ...

Event Location: Parson's Nose Theater

Cost: $10.00 - $15.00

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Anayas Restaurant Winedown Wednesdays   click for more information »

Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious meal....

Event Location: Anayas Restaurant

Cost: Free

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Wine Song Great Willow Steven McClintock   click for more information »

Great Willow consists of guitarist James Combs and cellist Erin Hawkins. The close harmony duo has an affinity for classic Laurel Canyon songwriting with a forward looking perspective. No Depression magazine called their debut album “an incredible addition to any Americana library… The perfectly...

Event Location: Mamma's Brick Oven Pizza

Cost: $23.00 - $26.00

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Music at Noon Makiko Hirata piano   click for more information »

An international pianist with ten released albums, Dr. Makiko Hirata is also known as “Dr. Pianist.” With a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rice University, she is on a mission to promote the power of music to heal and unite us. She collaborates with neuroscientists to quantify the benefit of...

Event Location: Pasadena Presbyterian Church

Cost: Free

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Leah Zeger Cory Pesaturo   click for more information »

Violinist-vocalist Leah Zeger and accordionist Cory Pesaturo share a deep fluency across jazz, classical, and global styles, and both have built careers around improvisation and genre-crossing collaborations. Zeger is a Houston-born player and singer whose path runs from early orchestral posts to th...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $35.00

Friday, January 30, 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, January 30, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Chamber Music Concert   click for more information »

Caltech undergraduate and graduate students from around the world perform chamber music for strings, winds, and piano by Brahms, Corelli, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Vaughn Williams, and more For more information, please contact Hyesung Park by phone at 626-808-2641 or by email at hschoe@caltech.edu....

Event Location: Caltech's Dabney Hall, Lounge

Cost: Free

Saturday, January 31, 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

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Chamber Music Concert   click for more information »

Caltech undergraduate and graduate students from around the world perform chamber music for strings, winds, and piano by Brahms, Corelli, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Vaughn Williams, and more For more information, please contact Hyesung Park by phone at 626-808-2641 or by email at hschoe@caltech.edu....

Event Location: Caltech's Dabney Hall, Lounge

Cost: Free

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Main Series No 3 Les Delices Impressionistes   click for more information »

This program celebrates the evocative power of French music for strings, flute, and harp. At its heart is the rarely heard Jean Cras, a naval officer-composer whose music lends modern color to Romanticism. Alongside him: Saint-Saëns’ elegance, Ravel’s refined sensuality, and Debussy - who brist...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Cost: $10.00 - $45.00

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Discover Opera with Pacific Opera Project   click for more information »

Enjoy an impossibly magical mashup opera telling the story of Cinderella, presented by world-class professional opera singers from Pacific Opera Project! A fun musical experience for the whole family....

Event Location: Linda Vista Branch Library

Cost: Free

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Jazz Guest Artist Concert Sarah Hanahan   click for more information »

The Caltech Jazz Band's Guest Artist Concert will feature New York saxophonist, Sarah Hanahan. Hanahan was named the top Rising Star in a recent Downbeat Critics Poll. Her debut album, Among Giants, garnered critical acclaim including being named a Downbeat Top Album of 2024. A long time friend of ...

Event Location: Caltech's Beckman Auditorium

Cost: Call for details

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Time: 8:00 p.m.

JAZZ Greg Pore Quintet   click for more information »

8:00 PM February 1, 2026 Tickets Become A Member Members enjoy unlimited access all year. As little as $25/month per person. Explore memberships. Tickets for 2026 season on sale now! Greg Porée Quintet Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée (Greg...

Event Location: Sierra Madre Playhouse

Cost: $35.00

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday Musicale in Concert   click for more information »

Tuesday Musicale will present a free concert at the First Church of Christ Scientist in Pasadena. On the program will be Viola soloist, Tammy Cognetta, with pianist Laraine Madden. Works by Faure & Ralph Vaughn Williams. Piano soloist, Laraine Madden "Fantasia in D minor, by Mozart"; "String Q...

Event Location: First Church of Christ Scientist

Cost: Free

Saturday, February 07, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Echoes of China Folk Music Traditions through Pipa Guzheng and Erhu   click for more information »

This concert presents solo and ensemble works featuring the pipa, guzheng, and erhu as well as interactive experiences for the audience. Artists: Celia Yu Liu (pipa), Susan She (guzheng), Xiaobo Li (erhu), Shutong Li (erhu), and Nathan Wang (piano). Reserve your ticket at the above provided...

Event Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Cost: Free