Pasadena Weekend Events May 16th-18th:
LA County Fair: Art Unleashed through May 26th. The thrills of the carnival, musical entertainment in every corner of the fairgrounds, and lots of food. 1101 W McKinley Ave. Pomona
La Canada, La Crescenta, & Montrose
Descanso Gardens is a great way to spend the day. Click here for events. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge
Altadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, & Arcadia
The Arboretum in Arcadia is a fabulous place to go this weekend. Click here for events. 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
Huntington Gardens is another fabulous place to visit. Click here for events. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
Friday Nights at The Gamble House from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Snag a cozy spot on the Gamble House lawn to enjoy a picnic, live music, and wine tasting. Then explore the first floor of the historic home with docents present in each room to answer questions. 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena.
AC Hotel Concert Series Friday at 5 pm, Drew Cole – Joe Marx Pop, Classic Rock, Country, Folk. 19 S Madison Ave., Pasadena
Saturday is Cruel World Music Festival at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. This year’s single-day festival will feature headlining performances from New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, alongside legendary acts The Go-Go’s, Devo, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Death Cult, Garbage, Madness, ‘Til Tuesday, She Wants Revenge, Alison Moyet, and many more! 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena
Saturday afternoons, enjoy classic sci-fi, vintage silent films, and even a few family-friendly surprises in Mount Wilson Observatory’s 256-seat auditorium. Moviegoers can enjoy lunch at the Cosmic Cafe or picnic on the grounds, explore the Observatory’s rich history, then settle in for a unique cinematic experience above the city! 100 Mt. Wilson Circle Rd., Mount Wilson
The 2025 Pasadena Showcase House of Design at the Bauer Estate and Gardens is a 1928 Monterey colonial estate poised to be one of the largest Showcase Houses ever presented. It will be open through May 18th.
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.
A Man of No Importance – A Noise Within presents an intimate and evocative musical that celebrates the redemptive power of theater, love and friendship. Alfie Byrne, an unassuming bus conductor in 1960s Dublin, is determined to stage an amateur Oscar Wilde’s Salome production in his local parish.
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
Saturday is “Early 2000s” at Moonlight Rollerway, 5110 San Fernando Road, Glendale, from 8 to 11 p.m.
17th Annual Toluca Lake Pancake Breakfast Proceeds will benefit Fire Station #86 and the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighters’ Fund. 4305 Vineland Ave., Toluca Lake
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
Final weekend to catch the 2025 Renaissance Pleasure at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Faire. Expect over 200+ artisans, merchants, and vendors, plus costume contests, games, rides, a food court, and more. 15501 E. Arrow Highway, Irwindale
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.
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.
