La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose
The Farmhouse restaurant is now open in Descanso Gardens. The gardens are also a great way to spend the day. Click here for events. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Music in the Park concert series. Join family, friends, and neighbors for free music evenings at Memorial Park at 1301 Foothill Boulevard. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy the live music. Concerts are on Sundays at 6:00 PM.
Mark your calendar. The Beach Bus will run until September 1st, departing from La Canada and La Crescenta.
Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia
The Arboretum in Arcadia is a fabulous place to go on any weekend. Click here for events. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
Huntington Gardens is another great place to visit. Click here for events. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
AC Hotel Concert Series live music this Friday and Saturday night. 19 S Madison Ave., Pasadena
Friday night at the Gamble House lawn! Explore the first floor of the Gamble House with docents available to answer questions in each room. Savor wine flights poured by West Altadena Wine, bring a blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy while listening to live music. 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena
Saturday night is Movies Under the Stars – Wicked at One Colorado, starting at 8:30 pm. Experience the magic and get ready for an unforgettable summer of films. 41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena
The 2025 Chalk Festival returns to The Paseo Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The celebration features over 500 skilled chalk artists worldwide who will come together to complete live, in-person murals. 300 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
Jazz music is back in Playhouse Village with the new Jazz in the Park concert series on Sundays in June and July. Pick up a picnic dinner from your favorite local restaurant and bring a blanket to the concerts on Sunday evenings. The Jazz in the Park concert series is free and open to the public. 701 E. Union St.
Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour every Saturday and Sunday. Presented by Melting Pot Food Tours, the Old Pasadena Food Tasting Walking Tour guides you through charming alleys and hidden passageways in search of delicious multicultural cuisine and delightful dessert spots. As you explore this historic district—once a sunny expanse of orange groves—you’ll discover the rich stories behind the food and meet passionate local merchants who proudly showcase their specialties. Meeting Location: Raymond Avenue & Holly Street.
100 Images. Enjoy a retrospective featuring pivotal historic pieces honoring PSA members across the decades and a juried display of artwork by present-day PSA members through September 14. 470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena
Glendale, Burbank, and Toluca Lake
Friday night, R&B at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.
The Wedding Singer at the Colony Theatre through June 29. Based on the 1998 hit movie starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Christine Taylor, The Wedding Singer harks back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might be the coolest guy in the room. 555 North Third St., Burbank
Wine tastings every weekend at Rosso Wine Shop. The general theme is “Try Three 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 occurs 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 Night Wine tastings put on by Barnsdall Art Park Foundation every Friday, June 6 through September 26 (except July 4th!), on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets with fine wine from our friends at Silverlake Wine; savor delicious offerings from rotating local food trucks; groove to DJ sets; and explore captivating exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery. And, of course, take in the best view of the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Observatory in the city! 4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
The Time Machine is a gender-bent reimagining of H.G. Wells’ classic science-fiction novel. Set against the backdrop of late 1800s London, a young author receives an anonymous invitation to a display of scientific achievement that has never been attempted in the modern world. When she travels outside the city to a glorious mansion, she finds herself in a mysterious setting orchestrated by one only referred to as The Time Traveler. Through June 28th. Broadwater Main Stage 1078 Lillian Way Los Angeles
Get ready for another unforgettable summer with KCRW Summer Nights. These outdoor parties with iconic cultural partners feature DJs, live bands, special exhibitions, food, and libations. You can find music you love, discover something new, and connect with the community.
Downtown LA rooftop movie. Arrive early, take in the views, and play games with the city as your background. 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, on the fourth floor.
Street Food Cinema makes going to the movies an event. Various movies, food trucks, live music (before the film), and community fun. This summer, their locations include the Autry Museum and LA State Historic Park, among others. Check the website for details about dates, films, and locations — and to purchase tickets in advance.
Pick your produce at Underwood Farms in Somis and Moorpark.
Friday through Sunday – Family Play Space at the Autry Museum. Explore Autry’s Family Play Space, where imagination comes to life. Build a barn after sharing a fireside tale, tinker with a train while learning about Texas Longhorns, or admire artwork before filling a grocery cart on a pretend shopping trip. Sketch an elderberry, then unwind in the library beneath the shade of a grapevine. Experience hands-on fun at 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.
