Pasadena Weekend Events September 6th-8th:
La Canada, La Crescenta & Montrose
Explore the Descanso Railroad with model trains traveling through intricate landscapes and depots made of natural materials (many from Descanso Gardens). Each depot depicts a great train station in America. Also, through September 29, HWAJODO: Flowers and Birds in Korean American Art is from centuries-old traditions. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Pasadena, San Marino & Arcadia
Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum -Enjoy free admission for all on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy free entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets necessary. 411 West Colorado Blvd. Pasadena
Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena is hosting “A Special Musical Storytime” in collaboration with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music on Saturday, Sept. 7. The event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m., will center around Dr. Seuss’s book “My Many-Colored Days.” This is a free event. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Saturday, five cities across the United States have been selected to host the biggest Mexican Men’s National Team U.S. Tour in the 21-year history of the annual event known as the “MexTour,” including the match vs. New Zealand at Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA
Saturday, celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the world’s most memorable musical composers such as Principal POPs Conductor Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS take you on a musical journey featuring classics from Wicked, Oklahoma, Chicago, and Gigi. Los Angeles Arboretum.301 N Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
Rose Bowl Flea Market– Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market. The second Sunday of every month, experience over 2,500 vendors. Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena
Cyrano De Bergerac one of the greatest plays ever written is radically reborn in this critically acclaimed adaptation. Now through September 29th at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave
Pasadena
Through September 18th, NBC’s America’s Got Talent films live shows at the fabulous Pasadena Civic Auditorium. You can join the celebrity judges to witness incredible surprises, extraordinary talent, and breathtaking moments. The minimum age to attend is 8. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be part of a primetime, television event. 300 E Green St.,
Pasadena
A Noise Within will be presenting The Skin of Our Teeth, Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic masterpiece is a time-bending romp that catapults audiences into the lives of George and Maggie Antrobus. Various cataclysmic events serve as a backdrop for a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of human resilience. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena
Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour takes you through colorful alleys and secret thru-ways as you seek out spectacular multicultural eateries and sweet-stuff havens. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves. You’ll also be met and hosted whenever possible by special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. Raymond Avenue & Holly Street Meeting Spot
The Huntington Library Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino
Glendale and Burbank
A Night in the Park at Johnny Carson Park in Burbank. This free festival will feature a live concert, food trucks, art vendors, and a showing of the classic movie, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary. 400 Bob Hope Dr., Burbank
Every Friday from 4-10pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W Riverside Dr Burbank
Los Angeles and Vicinity
Chinatown First Fridays September 6th. L.A.’s Chinatown stays open late on Friday for an evening of exploring the unique small businesses and contemporary art and culture spaces that make up the historic neighborhood. West Plaza and Chungking Road will activate with local pop-up vendors, DJ-spun music, and area galleries with extended hours.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz series is back for a season of free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza through November. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
The Autry’s newest exhibition, Future Imaginaries, opens this Saturday. Here you’ll find over 50 artworks investigating the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future.
The Autry Museum in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
L.A. Got Sole – Los Angeles’s Greatest Sneaker Event Saturday noon-6pm. L.A. Convention Center South Hall K 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale! Saturday and Sunday 9 am-4 pm. Hundreds of incredible specimen plants will be on display, as well as many of the interesting and weird mutant plants. 11226 Christy Ave. Lake View Terrace
Local Farmer Markets
Saturdays
Burbank Certified Farmers Market [8 a.m. to Noon]
Silver Lake Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.]
Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park [8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]
La Cañada, Flintridge Farmers Market [9 a.m. to 1 p.m.]
North Hollywood Farmers Market [9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.]
Sundays
Studio City Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 2 p.m.]
Montrose Farmers Market [8 a.m. to 1 p.m.]
Atwater Village Farmers Market [ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]
Glendale Artsakh Farmers Market [9 a.m. to 2 p.m.]
Toluca Lake Farmers Market [9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.]
