Pasadena Weekend Events March 14th-16th

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La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

Sunday, 8 am – Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) membership drive at St. Bede in La Cananda 8 am to noon. Meet members and discover this dynamic, charitable, and fun group. You don’t need to be Italian, just Catholic or married to one.

The Montrose Shopping Park Presents their Spring Wine Walk. Sample wines from more than twenty-five pour stations hosted by merchants and businesses. Each location will serve red and or white wines and snacks. Complimentary bottled water will also be available. The check-in location will be at Ocean View Blvd. & Honolulu Ave. Enjoy live music and activities throughout the Shopping Park. Wine Walk is from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with check-in beginning at 4:00 pm. All Wine Walkers must check in by 6:45 pm.

Every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm in February for 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

ArtNight Pasadena • Spring 2025 Friday night. ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations, it is a dynamic arts and cultural open house showcasing visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, and theater that takes place on Fridays in March and October from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at sites all around Pasadena

Sunday, join the Gamble House for a celebration of music and community! Enjoy four fantastic afternoon performances by talented local musicians while taking respite in the serene setting of the Gamble House. Don’t miss this opportunity to relax and unwind with friends and neighbors.4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon celebrate with Irish Music and Dance on St. Patrick’s this Sunday. BPOE Lodge 400 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena

America’s Got Talent returns Friday and runs through March 28th. NBC’s America’s Got Talent films live shows at the fabulous Pasadena Civic Auditorium. 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! Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St, Pasadena

Pasadena Playhouse presents Topdog/Underdog through March 23rd. Two brothers in freefall struggle to find their footing as they hustle their way through life. Haunted by the past and their obsession with street cons and cards, the brothers come to learn the true nature of their fate. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Suzan-Lori Parks’ darkly comic fable is poetic, gripping, and unforgettable.39 S. El Molino Ave., 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 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

Huntington Gardens is fabulous to visit for the grounds and exhibits. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

Glendale, and Burbank

Saturday night is Pop Punk at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.

Sunday Salsa and Bachata Dancing in Downtown Glendale, 154 S Brand Blvd. The bachata class starts at 5 p.m. The salsa class is $ 10. Social dancing starts at 6 p.m. to practice everything you’ve learned. There is free cover after the class ends. No partner is needed!

Join the Glendale Elks on Sunday, March 16th, for their 28th Charity Car Show. The show will include nearly twenty categories with trophies. Breakfast and lunch will be available. There will be a DJ, silent auction, and raffle prizes. All proceeds go to the Elks Children’s Fund. Glendale Elks Lodge 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale

Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “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

The 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon is a weekend-long experience that includes a free two-day expo at Dodger Stadium (Friday and Saturday), a Saturday 5K, an LA Kids Run, plus the Charity Half Marathon and of course the big race on Sunday.

This Sunday SoCal Museums Free-for-All, which celebrates free arts and culture in Southern California, on Sunday. This year’s event includes over thirty museums and cultural institutions presenting art, cultural heritage, film, natural history, offering something for everyone.

The LA Hangover: Day Party Sunday; doors open at 5 pm. Club Lagos 330 S. Broadway 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. Open 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 tale. Learn about the Texas longhorn play with a train. 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