Pasadena Weekend Events June 6th-8th

Pasadena Weekend Events June 6th-8th:

La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose

Saturday and Sunday is the 41st Annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival – More than 270 fine artists, crafters, food vendors, California Certified farmers, musicians, and entertainers will make their way to Montrose on festival weekend. Some vendors come from as far away as Arizona and Nevada. The festival draws visitors from far and wide with a fantastic array of handmade crafts, jewelry, fine art, textiles, flowers, and more. Festival booths are located in the 2200, 2300, and 2400 blocks of Honolulu, and the Montrose Harvest Market (Sunday only) is situated on Oceanview Boulevard.

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 from June 10th to September 1st, departing from La Canada and La Crescenta.

Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia

SoCal Gaming Expo is known for its massive vendor marketplace, esports competitions, free play arcade and gaming area, cosplay, museum exhibits, and special guests, including voice actors, industry guests, and YouTubers. The marketplace has hundreds of vendors selling video games, collectibles, anime, and more. Friday through Sunday at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena

Pasadena-based Tail Town Cat Café Carnival of Cats Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will be a purr party featuring 30-40 free roaming rescue cats plus fun games like kitty bingo, cat Trivia, cat cornhole and meow n paint. Guests can also have their fortunes read and play carnival-style games, enjoy refreshments, help with cat socialization, make new feline friends, and more. It’s free to attend, but requires an advanced reservation based on 30-minute slots. 1780 E Washington Blvd., Pasadena

Norton Simon Museum Enjoy free admission for all visitors on the first Friday of the month from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends or family and enjoy free entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets necessary. 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena

Experience Kidspace Children’s Museum for free! Visitors are invited to join the fun for free on the first Friday of every month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets are released approximately 2 weeks before the date of visit. 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena

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 is on Friday at 5 pm. It features Joanna Gerolaga, R&B, Soul, Pop, Vocalist, Top 40, Some Rock, 80s & 90s. 19 S Madison Ave., Pasadena

Rose Bowl Flea Market this Sunday. Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market. On the second Sunday of every month, we will experience over 2,500 vendors full of antiques, vintage clothing, local art, and specialty products. 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena

The Lineage Performing Arts Center presents Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent through June 8th. A celebration of love, resilience, and the power of community. This unique production will feature the Lineage Dancers, whose artistry will breathe new life into the show. Lineage 920 E. Mountain Street, Pasadena.

A Doll’s House, Part 2 – Nora’s back—15 years after walking out on her family—is ready to confront the fallout of her iconic escape. Bold, satisfying, and packed with razor-sharp twists, Lucas Hnath’s Tony-nominated play dives into the messy reality of what it means to be a woman living on your terms. It isn’t very easy. It’s witty. And it’s happening at the Pasadena Playhouse through June 8th. 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 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.

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

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Friday Night Jazz features free weekly concerts at Smidt Welcome Plaza. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 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.

Sunday, step into the action at The Rescue Exhibition — where science meets real-life heroics! Get hands-on with the tools and technology used in daring land, sea, and air rescue missions. Climb aboard a full-size helicopter simulator, spot heat signals with infrared cameras, and test your skills in jet ski navigation as you search for swimmers in distress. Fight virtual fires, perform surf rescues, and learn survival strategies in high-stakes scenarios. Discovery Cube 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar

Create your package at the Hollywood Bowl. As part of their early ticket release schedule, the Bowl offers “create-your-own” packages where guests can build their lineup of three or more concerts, while saving compared to single-concert ticket prices. 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles

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.