Pasadena Weekend Events September 20th-22nd

Pasadena Weekend Events September 20th-22nd:

La Canada, La Crescenta & Montrose

Fallapalooza Saturday at Palm Crest Elementary – Bring the kids for carnival-style games, mini golf, and attractions. There will be a photo booth and food, including Guiseppe’s Pizza and Subs and Kona Ice. 5025 Palm Dr., La Canada

The Jack Lantz Sextet will present a Jazz Vespers concert and worship experience featuring the jazz versions of hymns, spirituals and gospel music in the La Cañada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 22 at 5 p.m. 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

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

Presented by Inked Magazine and hosted by Nikko Hurtado and Carlos Torres Art, the 2024 Golden State Tattoo Expo September 20-22, bringing the world’s best tattoo artists together in one place. Get tattooed, shop original art, jewelry & fashion, take seminars, see live performances, watch burlesque, take part in tattoo contests, meet ink masters, shop the newest in tattooing innovations & more. Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena

Pasadena Greek Festival Friday through Sunday. Experience the flavor of Greece in Pasadena! Enjoy delicious Greek cuisine, discover traditional Greek culture through music and dance, and explore the vibrant culture. Parking: Free shuttle from Santa Anita Racetrack (285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA) Festival: 778 South Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena

Jackalope Arts is excited to be partnering with the Playhouse Village to bring back the beloved Pasadena ARTWalk Saturday and Sunday. Featuring over 180 hand-selected artisans with a focus on fine art, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including visual art and photography, original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, food, and much more.

Cyrano De Bergerac One of the greatest plays ever written is radically reborn in this critically acclaimed adaptation. Through September 29th at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave
Pasadena. Location: Green St, Pasadena | Between Los Robles and El Molino. Use 561 E Green St. for navigation to a mid-point of the event.

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

Downtown Burbank Cultural Market – This unique and exciting outdoor market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 5:00-9:30pm and Sunday from 3:00-8:00pm at the corner of Palm Avenue and San Fernando Blvd. on the AMC walkway in Downtown 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

L.A. Food Bowl this Friday through Sunday – Join us on the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot for unlimited bites from old favorites and new discoveries of L.A.’s dynamic food scene. See your favorite legendary chefs and taste that new restaurant you’ve been wanting to try — all in one place.
5515 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hayride -The signature Halloween experience held in Griffith Park is back for 2024. The whole thing takes place in Midnight Falls, a fictional horror-town filled with roaming monsters. Check out the haunted mortuary and hop on the signature Hayride, this year the wagons get an update with built-in comfy seats. Runs now through November 2.4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles

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 Saturday. 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

California Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more! Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South 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