Events in Pasadena today

The Courtyard Series marks each Second Saturday of the month with a fitness gathering from One Colorado in partnership with Vuori, blending movement, mindfulness, and community. Local studios and instructors lead a mix of classes, offering everything from strength and conditioning to mobility and recovery practices to energize your weekend. After each session, participants can take part in a private shopping hour at Vuori, with special discounts available to class attendees on select dates. Please bring a yoga mat, comfortable athletic wear, water, and any other workout essentials you prefer. Sessions are held in a second level office space, accessed by the stairway across from Sushi Roku near the IPIC marquee. Once on the balcony, enter through the second set of double doors on the left.

Discover the zodiac as an archetypal language for the soul in a welcoming class led by Gay Freebern. Each session spotlights one sign, exploring its symbolism, character, and how its expression unfolds through the houses of the chart wheel. The series moves through the full cycle from Aries to Pisces, and you can drop in for a single topic or follow along for all of them. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch. There is no fee, and voluntary donations are appreciated. Share your birth data—date, time, and place of birth—to receive a personal chart wheel that shows where each sign appears for you. Every chart contains all twelve signs, and prominent placements like the ascendant, the moon, and the planets can make certain signs stand out. A printed natal chart with your personal planetary placements can be prepared for your first session if requested in advance. The insights offered are useful for reflecting on yourself and the people closest to you.

The SoCal Etsy Guild Market at The Paseo highlights handmade creativity with live art and a diverse lineup of artisan vendors, plus more to explore. Admission is free, and pets are welcome, creating an inviting shopping experience for all ages.

Visionarium presents a live jazz brunch with the Stephanie Barone Quintet, blending an Italian-inspired dining experience with an intimate performance of standards and contemporary songs reimagined through a jazz lens. Stephanie Barone, an actor, songwriter, and jazz vocalist who has appeared at leading Los Angeles venues since 2000, brings soulful interpretations, expressive phrasing, and engaging storytelling to both straight-ahead and modern selections, including refined takes on music by Olivia Dean and Amy Winehouse. The ensemble features Tom Rizzo on guitar, Anne King on trumpet, Adam Cohen on bass, and Sinclair Lott on drums. Guests can enjoy authentic Italian brunch dishes, handcrafted specialties, premium wines, mimosas, and signature cocktails while the quintet sets the tone. Tickets are $25 per person, applied in full to food and beverage purchases during the event, and each reservation includes a reserved table for a relaxed experience. Seating is limited.

This event takes place at Tiki B's, the tiki bar located in the basement of Barney's Beanery in Pasadena. Look for the downstairs bar to find the gathering.

Head in the Clouds 2026 is a full festival day at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Doors open at 1:00 PM, and the show will run rain or shine with all ages welcome. Food and beverages are sold separately, there are no ins or outs, and the lineup and set times can change. A curfew of 11:00 PM applies on Saturday.

Set aside an afternoon in Pasadena, California for a gently paced, women-centered experience designed to help you slow down and return to yourself. This first gathering from Four Anchors Collective is intentionally intimate with a limit of 30 participants, and includes moments to put phones away so you can reconnect with what is right in front of you. It is not a conference, lecture, networking mixer, or hurried errand on your calendar. It is a curated space for rest, reflection, and real support for women who give a lot and want to leave feeling lighter and clearer. The day features two guest speakers who anchor the pillars of mind and body. Behavioral sciences expert Dr. Lori Ochoa leads a warm empowerment conversation that offers practical strategies and a chance to exhale, reflect, and take home tools that fit your life. A physician from ConciergeMD, Dr. Resham Uttamchandani, guides a 30 minute talk on peptides and longevity wellness, followed by a 15 minute Q&A, then a one hour peptide shot bar experience to explore different peptide options and notice how your body responds in real time. The program also includes a guided spiritual practice that asks nothing of you but presence, along with restorative yoga led by Desiree Bourne, a yoga and Pilates instructor, meditation and mindfulness mentor, online trainer, and wellness coach. This gentle, grounding session focuses on breath and stillness, with no intensity or performance. To help bring insights home, a closing integration ritual called The Release List invites you to name what you are letting go of and what you intend to carry forward. Light, nourishing bites and beverages are provided, and each guest receives The Anchored Experience Kit to extend the practice at home, plus access to a private community for ongoing connection. Dress in neutral tones such as soft linens and earthy layers like cream, taupe, or sage, and arrive as someone who has already given herself permission to slow down. Space is limited to 30 women, full details are shared before the event, and all ticket sales are final with no refunds. Photography or video may be captured and shared by Four Anchors Collective. Hosted by Tatiana Vallejo, Founder of Four Anchors Collective, in partnership with Dr. Lori Ochoa, Desiree Bourne, and ConciergeMD with Dr. Resham Uttamchandani, MD. This experience is educational and supportive, and is not a substitute for medical advice. For personal care, consult your healthcare provider.

Celebrate 45 years of the Atimonan Circle of Southern California at a gala that brings friends and supporters together to honor the organization’s history and look ahead to its future. The gathering takes place at Almansor Court, Lakeview Room, and features dinner with dancing throughout the night. Attire is formal or cocktail. Tickets are $75. Payments may be made by check payable to Atimonan Circle of Southern California or via Zelle using the account name Atimonan Circle of Southern California. For more information, contact Melinda Sarne at (323) 527-7774, Rutchie Parco at (818) 929-8022, Lolit Estrada at (213) 483-7554, or Amie Ursabia at (213) 324-2600.

A brand new second Saturday contra dance arrives at St. James' Episcopal Church in South Pasadena, returning the tradition to this neighborhood at a fresh venue with on-site parking. The evening begins with an introductory lesson, then continues with social dancing. People of all ages and experience levels are welcome, and no partner is required. Admission is offered on a sliding scale, with general entry at $20, $10 for ages 30 and under, and free for ages 18 and under. Previous gatherings at the Women's Club have ended, and first and third Saturday dances remain in Culver City.

Visionarium Live Italian hosts a rooftop night of live music with The Rayband, returning after a long break and a previous hit show. The band delivers a high-energy mix of classic favorites that suits a summer evening under the stars. Guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and fine wine while taking in an open-air setting that blends Italian flair with LA style. Tickets are $25 on Eventbrite and fully redeemable toward food and drinks during the event.

Enjoy a guided, mindful speed-dating experience designed to help singles connect beyond typical small talk. You’ll check in, get your dating materials, and start with an IceBreaker game, then the doors close and the event shifts into facilitated exercises and mini-dates. The evening is structured with a welcoming “container” so you can relax, have fun, and focus on authentic connection.

Second Saturdays Jazz Night with Jason Luckett and friends presents The Songs Made Us, an evening shaped as a birthday reflection and a homecoming to the records that sparked a lifelong love of music. Imagine stepping into a living room where beloved albums rest by the turntable, hearing the tunes parents played alongside the tracks that carried a generation through its growing years, mixed with the songs that continue to inspire today. The program honors songcraft across eras and styles, with nods to writers and bands such as Burt Bacharach, the Beatles, Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams, Paul Simon, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Elton John, Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, Billy Bragg, The Smiths, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bob Marley, Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Bill Withers, and Stevie Wonder. Most guests will offer a single selection, with Jason contributing a few of his own. Featured performers include Danette Christine with Rober Luis, Jeanne Newhall, Jami Lula, Jason Luckett, Joselyn and Don, J Ramada, Mary Scholz, Robbie McDonald, Ruthann Friedman, Sara Melson, Stefanie Naifeh with JP, Steve Key, and Willie Aron, with the possibility of additional guests. Dancers Haize Hawke and Hilary Thomas will add movement to the celebration. Hosted at Archetype Yoga, this gathering is pay what you can in support of the artists and the series, with suggested levels for general entry, supporter, patron to help sustain the music and space, and a student or low income option.

Head to a Second Sundays Old Time Americana all-ages performance and community jam with folk music from around the world. Bring an instrument or just come to sing along, strum, and clap. Guest musicians will share traditional songs and rhythms, with Natalie Brejcha leading the music, plus Tom Moose and the Scotti Old Time Family String Band.

Join BÜNDA for a donation-based fitness class where your effort directly supports the Elevate Artists Foundation. The class is designed to help fund scholarships, training, and career development for emerging young dancers who may not otherwise have access to professional opportunities.

Vroman’s hosts the return of USA Today bestselling author and podcast host Joss Richard, author of It’s Different This Time, appearing with Lyla Sage to discuss Let’s Kiss & Tell. The novel follows a sex columnist and a news reporter who agree to a pretend relationship to boost their careers and sort out personal goals, only to discover real emotions emerging. This is a ticketed program at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Each ticket includes entry for one guest and a copy of Let’s Kiss & Tell, provided at check in. A public signing with Joss Richard and Lyla Sage will take place after the presentation.

Explore the rhythms and steps of Armenian folk traditions through dance classes offered by the Hamazkayin Heritage Committee. Sessions take place at the Hamazkayin Aris Stambolian Cultural Center, with pricing set at $20 per class or $75 per month. For registration and details, contact Aline Timourian at (818) 987-7165 or Odet Khachatouryan at (818) 319-3494, or email hamazkayinheritage@gmail.com.

Catch dream pop and indie-folk singer-songwriter Greg Mendez live at Sid The Cat Auditorium, with sets also featuring Maria BC and Emily Yacina. The show starts at 7:00 PM local venue time.

A weeklong summer workshop at Caltech invites adult musicians to dive into chamber music alongside Salastina’s resident artists. The experience balances artistic growth with real connection, featuring shared meals, conversations, and ensemble work that build a welcoming community. Participants read and rehearse chamber repertoire, receive coaching, attend masterclasses, enjoy social dinners and evening talks, and finish with performance opportunities that include a participant concert and a concluding public performance. Musicians play side by side with Salastina artists in informal reading sessions and coached rehearsals, gaining insight through direct collaboration. Daily small-ensemble coachings unfold in a supportive setting, and guided panels explore musical life, interpretation, and craft. The workshop is geared toward adult players with confident reading skills and a love of ensemble music making, and no professional resume is required.

New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake appears in a ticketed conversation with Amy Tintera centered on Dreamland, a contemporary Gothic tale about power, seduction, and the warnings people ignore when long-held dreams seem close. Presented by Vroman's at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, each ticket admits one attendee and includes a copy of Dreamland provided at check-in. After the presentation, a public signing is scheduled.

An Adult Book Group at America’s Oldest Children’s Bookstore turns its attention to The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The conversation welcomes every viewpoint, whether you loved the book, disliked it, or have not finished reading. Meetings happen in a hybrid format with both in-person discussion and a Zoom option, and the virtual link is provided upon request from Jessica by email. Copies are offered in print, with e-book and digital audiobook options when available.

Altadena Music Center hosts a monthly, free open mic night that creates a relaxed space for music, creative expression, and community. Hosted by Quazar, it is open to all ages and welcomes both performers and listeners. Anyone interested in taking the stage can sign up to share a song, poem, story, or other original work, while others can simply enjoy and support the artists.

This workshop offers practical guidance for fire survivors on the personal property component of insurance recovery, helping participants work through a particularly difficult part of the process with clear, supportive direction. There is no fee to attend, and the event is open to the public.