Pasadena Weekend Events February 14th-16th:
Happy Valentines Day!
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La Canada, La Crescenta & Montrose
Every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm in February for the Perfect Brunch at In Vino & Spirits. 4532 Rinetti Lane, La Cañada
Descanso Gardens is a botanical garden with numerous events going on. Click here to see the calendar. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Pasadena, San Gabriel & Arcadia
Black History Festival. The Human Services and Recreation Department and volunteer Black History Parade and Festival Planning Committee are hosting the annual Pasadena Black History Festival on Saturday, February 15. The festival begins at 10 a.m. at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
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 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 particular merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. Raymond Avenue & Holly Street Meeting Spot
Macbeth at A Noise Within starting this Sunday through March 9th. One of Shakespeare’s most compelling and enduring works, this play depicts a tragic spiral of violence propelled by unbridled ambition and the consequences of unchecked power. Set in New Orleans, his new production of Macbeth explores the unraveling of minds and the collapse of a marriage. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd.,
Pasadena
Huntington Gardens is fabulous to visit for the grounds and exhibits. Through March 3, 2025, Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West” is an invitation to see the world as Raqib Shaw sees it. The London-based artist, known for his opulent and fantastical works, blends Eastern and Western influences to create mesmerizing paintings that merge fable, history, and autobiography. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Glendale and Burbank
Hayk For Our Heroes X Kyank Presents “Valentine’s Party” this Saturday night from 8-11:30 pm at Vertigo for a night of music, dancing, and connection for a great cause! Hors d’oeuvres included. Vertigo Event Venue, 400 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale
Saturday is the Funk A Delic at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.
Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is to “Try 3 Wines for $12.” Begin with a white and then move on to two reds; typically, the middle wine is lighter-to-medium-bodied, and then end with a heavier wine. New wines are poured each weekend. In addition to the “Wine Flight,” there are options by the glass and a selection of beers. 3459 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale
Downtown Burbank Cultural Market – This unique outdoor market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5:00-9:30 pm and Sunday from 3:00-8:00 pm at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Blvd. on the AMC walkway in Downtown Burbank
Fridays from 4-10 pm, Bob’s Big Boy hosts Southern California’s best Classic Car Show. 4211 W. Riverside Dr Burbank
Los Angeles and Vicinity
Friday, celebrate Valentine’s Day at LACMA with a free event full of art, creativity, and connection. Singles can mingle with a round of musical chairs speed dating, and there will also be romantic photo opportunities by Las Fotos Project and a three-hour block of love song karaoke. Runs 3 to 8 p.m. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
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 from 6 to 10 p.m. The Damnoen Saduak Night Market will also go strong at Far East Plaza from 5 to 11 p.m. As always, it is free to attend. 2944 Gleneden Street Los Angeles
River Sessions | Mile 25: Poet Laureates on Wheels LA Fire Recovery Ride.LA River Arts’ series exploring portions of the Los Angeles River takes two wheels this Saturday, as they’ll team up with BiciCrófono Los Angeles Poet Society for a group resilience ride to raise fire relief funds. Poets from across Southern California will be joining for the ride, and the event will be highlighted by special musical guest Juan Flautista, a Los Angeles-based poet, vocalist, and lifelong musician and flute player with Latin and Blues Rock influences. 2944 Gleneden Street Los Angeles
Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience encourages kids to play out their dreams by exploring things they like, such as creating, nurturing, solving problems, leading, and being adventurous. They will then learn which professions fit those skill sets. Opens February 1 through May 11, 2025. Discovery Cube 11800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar
Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum – Calling all artists, explorers, builders, make-believers and dreamers! Visit the Autry’s family play space, and you might build a barn after telling a campfire yarn. Learn about the Texas longhorn while pondering how the West was won, play with a train, or say hi to some dogbane. You might even look at some art and pretend to shop with a grocery cart! After drawing an elderberry, enjoy the library and get offline while sitting underneath the grapevine. The Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
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.]
