Pasadena will sparkle even brighter this weekend with an array of events, both big and small, designed to honor Dads. From food fests to outdoor concerts, sporting events, and art exhibits, there’s something for every father to enjoy.
Father's Day Weekend Special at The Ice House
Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17
On Friday, Steve Furey, Sean Porter, Vargus Mason and friends are performing at the Ice House Comedy Club for the Father’s Day Weekend Show in the California Room. On Saturday, June 17, enjoy the comical stylings of “Rated R for Radical” with a lineup of all-star comedians. Arrive early to enjoy the new $5 off happy hour deals. For this Father’s Day Weekend, enjoy a special 50% off with promo code: DADSWKND23
The Ice House (24 N. Mentor Avenue)
https://icehousecomedy.com/
The Pasadena Chalk Festival is Celebrating 30 Years
Saturday, June 17 - Sunday, June 18; 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
FREE
On Saturday and Sunday, June 17 &18, the Pasadena Chalk Festival returns to the heart of the city. Located on the Plaza at the Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green Street), the event features over 500 artists who will gather to fill 200 mural spaces with incredible masterpieces. There’s a DJ, a Beer Garden, and more.
www.pasadenachalkfestival.org
The Pasadena Police Department Car Show
Saturday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pasadena City Hall
FREE
The Pasadena Police Department is having it’s 20th annual Car Show this Father’s Day weekend. Enjoy lots of food, live music, auctions, raffles, and cool cars. The event supports the Pasadena Police Explorer Post #19
https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/events/?event_item=248430
Summer Sounds at One Colorado
Saturday, June 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One Colorado (4 Hugus Alley)
FREE
This summer, One Colorado is pulling out all the stops to rock your summer nights. Join us in the courtyard to dance the night away with our Summer Sounds at One Colorado concert series. Grab a friend or two and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden featuring One Colorado restaurants!
https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/summer-concert-series-at-one-colorado/
Roller Jam Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pasadena City Hall
FREE
Celebrate Juneteenth with a Roller Jam! Get ready to lace up and have a good time roller skating on the plaza at Pasadena City Hall, where there will be great music, food trucks, art, and vendors.
Homegrown and Black-owned brand Pasadena CLSC is the official event merch supplier and will be selling exclusive tees, truckers, and roller skate tags. The event is brought to you by NAACP Pasadena Branch 1054, WIN Pasadena, Armory Center, and Pasadena CLSC.
https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/roller-jam-juneteenth-celebration/
Juneteenth Jamboree
Sunday, June 18, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Boston Court Theater (70 N. Mentor Avenue.)
Hosted by Lower Depth Theatre in partnership with Boston Court Pasadena, the annual celebration is a jamboree for the whole family. Together, we honor African American history, heritage, and freedom. At the Jamboree, magnetic personalities lead us through an electrifying evening. This year, widely acclaimed headliners include LA-based African dance company, Le Ballet Dembaya! Programming also includes a dynamic storyteller, a kid’s crafts table, food, a general store, and a reading of a Juneteenth-inspired 10-minute play “Abolitionist Biscuits,” written by the ever-talented multi-medium writer, T.Tara Turk-Haynes!
https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/juneteenth-jamboree-2023/
Kidspace Campout
Head to Kidspace Children’s Museum for it’s popular summer pastime: Kidspace Campout. Enjoy all the favorite summer activities, such as road trips, water play, and summer camp. There’s also a new exhibit to check out called the Arroyo Pequeno, where getting wet is only part of the fun.
Kidspace Children’s Museum (480 N. Arroyo Blvd.)
BearGarden at The Boulevard
Sundays at The Boulevard, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Head to Pasadena’s Gay Bar at The Boulevard to check out a brand new installment, Sunday afternoons in the patio space. Introducing the “BearGarden Party,” a body positive space highlighting the bearishly handsome men of Pasadena.
https://www.instagram.com/beargardenparty/
The Boulevard (3199 E. Foothill Boulevard)
The Fray Live at the Arboretum
Saturday, June 17, doors open 5:30 pm; show starts 7:00 pm
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger proudly presents the fifth annual summer concert festival “Live at the Arboretum” with Denver rockers The Fray. Experience the hits “Over My Head,” You Found Me,” and “How to Save a Life” that went double-platinum on the charts and landed them a Grammy nomination. Plus, hear tracks from their critically acclaimed fourth album Helios and so much more, live for one night only under the stars at the lush grounds of the Arboretum. Food and beverages will be available for purchase onsite. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food and drinks including beer and wine.
https://pasadenasymphony-pops.org/concert/the-fray/#1639687384933-991576dc-c42a
The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007.
Jazz in the Park
Sunday, June 18, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Jazz music is back in Playhouse Village with the new Jazz in the Park concert series presented by the Playhouse Village Foundation and sponsored by Ice House Comedy Club. Enjoy the musical stylings of Kira and the Major 3 this weekend, an LA-based jazz quartet with roots in Pasadena.
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Playhouse Village Park (701 E. Union Street)
https://playhousevillage.org/calendar-of-events/jazz-in-the-park/
