Events

my hands are monsters who believe in magic is a group exhibition that explores an artist’s capacity for the radical reimagination of the self through a process of unmaking and remaking. Featuring contemporary photography, video, and ceramics by ten artists from the Asian diaspora—Alex Anderson, Tommy Kha, Maggie Lee, Jarod Lew, Cathy C. Lu, Diane Severin Nguyen, Miraj Patel, Leonard Suryajaya, Guanyu Xu, and Amia Yokoyama—the exhibition highlights the liberatory possibilities of self-construction and reinvention. The works on view navigate the endless, messy, contradictory, and sometimes grotesque process of understanding oneself in relation to history, materiality, and community. The title of the exhibition quotes a line from Ocean Vuong’s poem “Dear Sara” in Time Is a Mother. my hands are monsters who believe in magic is organized by guest curator Kris Kuramitsu.

Opening Public Celebration
Sunday, May 4
1:00 to 3:30 PM

Join us for the opening celebration on May 4, which includes a drop-in, all-ages artmaking workshop led by Armory Teaching Artist Lark Crable. Participants will create and take home their own "Clay Monster." This event and workshop are free and open to everyone.

About the Curator
Kris Kuramitsu is an independent curator and educator in Los Angeles. As Senior Curator at The Mistake Room in Los Angeles, she organized exhibitions such as Matsumi Kanemitsu: Metamorphic Effects (2014); Cao Fei: Shadow Plays (2015); A Tender Spot: Sky Hopinka and Karrabing Film Collective (2018); and Gaëlle Choisne: Temple of Love – ADORABLE (2019), among others. She curates the Candlewood Arts Festival, a program of temporary public art projects in the Anza Borrego Desert for the Under the Sun Foundation. Additionally, she has organized exhibitions for institutions such as the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College, Claremont, CA; LAXART, Los Angeles; Instituto Cervantes, Madrid; and the Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles. She has taught at Harvey Mudd College and was the 2022 curatorial resident at Occidental College, where she organized the exhibition Voice a Wild Dream: Moments in Asian American Art and Activism, 1968-2022. She is the recipient of the 2024 Call to Dream Sam Francis Fellowship.

 

Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older. The center is a vital community resource where older adults can age in place while thriving in motion. Residency in Pasadena is not required to attend events and activities. 

Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required by visiting www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and clicking on Activities & Events, Lectures & Classes, or Resources.  Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online.

Guided Tours of Pasadena Senior Center – Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at noon and Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10 a.m. onsite at PSC. Take a guided tour with a PSC ambassador and learn how the center can enhance your life. Peek in on various activities at the center, such as an art class, dance lessons, computer lab and dozens more, and learn everything else about this first- ever accredited senior center in California. To schedule a tour or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on About Us, then About the Facility or call (626) 795-4331.

Legal Consultations – Thursday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn about wills and trusts, conservatorships, durable powers of attorney and estate planning. To schedule a required appointment, call (626) 795-4331.

History of the LGBT Community – Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Pallas Care. Learn more about the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities. We will discuss important events, victories, setbacks of the last century as well as significant figures in the Southern California LGBT rights movement. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Monthly Food Bank Distribution — Friday, June 6, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Pasadena Senior Center. Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food and couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, and more. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is prohibited. For more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Resources, then Food Distribution Programs or call (626) 685-6732.

Movie Matinees – Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.

• June 6: “The Times of Harvey Milk” (1984, NR) starring Harvey Milk and Anne Kronenberg. A film that documents the story of Harvey Milk, San Francisco's first gay Supervisor.
• June 13: “Sounder” (1972, G) Starring Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield. A family of poor black sharecroppers struggles with economic hardships in the Depression-plagued South.
• June 20: “500 Days of Summer” (2009, PG-13) Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. A greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic reflects on his 500 days with ex-girlfriend Summer, who suddenly dumped him.
• June 27: “The Insult” (2017, R) Starring Adel Karam and Kamel El Basha. After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.

To register for any or all these films or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Friday Movie Matinee or call (626) 795-4331.

Emotion in Motion: Exploring Abstract Expressionism – Saturdays, June 7 to 28 at 10 a.m., Presented by Pasadena High School Seniors. Seniors will engage participants in a brief history of Abstract Expressionism, the techniques and ideas behind the works. The course will progress from history to design and finally to practical workshops where participants will be able to make their very own abstract expressionist inspired works. The class is designed for any level of experience in art history and art making. We strongly encourage participants to attend the full program. Registration is required. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Workshops under the Lectures & Classes menu.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy – Tuesday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Center for Health Care Rights provides free Medicare and Medi-Cal counseling and advocacy services. Appointments are required and can be made by visiting the Welcome Desk.

Breathe Easier – Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m., Presented by Breathe Southern California. This program offers adults essential lung health and wellness information. Topics provided: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Adult Asthma, and Sleep Apnea. We will focus on lung cancer prevention, the importance of screenings, how to reduce the risks, how to recognize symptoms, and the resources available. Registration is required. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Workshops under the Lectures & Classes menu.

The Art of Conscious Living – Thursday, June 12 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. We will explore strategies for thriving in the 3rd act of your life. This presentation is about growing in self-awareness and how thriving through aging in life's third act requires essential shifts in thinking and expectations. making this stage of life purposeful and exciting rather than purposeless and discouraging. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, June 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Kathy Eastwood from Huntington Hospital will be doing blood pressure and glucose testing. The Hear Center will be doing free hearing screenings. Insurance representatives will be on hand to show different Medicare Health Plans, and answer questions that you may have. Preassembled bags of fresh, nutritious vegetables will be distributed on the patio while supplies last, courtesy of Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag or personal pull-behind cart to transport the produce home. Registration is not required. For more information call (626) 795-4331.

MUSE/IQUE Offstage Encounters – Monday, June 23 at 3:30 p.m. MUSE/IQUE Offstage Encounters is an informal hour featuring guest artists from MUSE/IQUE’s 2025 concert season Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope.  Don’t miss this special opportunity to get to know some very talented people. Reservations are suggested. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Estate Planning Essentials – Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. via Zoom and in Person, Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. We will explore the essential gaps in estate planning that many families fail to address (or, to continue to carefully keep an eye on!). We will provide information to help individuals and businesses keep their stress at bay by discussing ways to achieve solid preparation and prepare for life's major transitions. Registration is required for this hybrid event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn how to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained mediator, including property ownership, landlord/tenant disputes, workplace/employment issues, family disagreements and more. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution. To make an appointment, call 626-795-4331.

Lunch Program – Ongoing weekdays at 11:00 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. If you are 60 or older, enjoy a hot lunch every Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A donation of $3 is suggested but not required. For more information, call (626) 685-6742.

Home Tea Program – Ongoing monthly. Anyone 50 and older can sign up to receive tea and an inspirational card once a month. To participate in this program, call (626) 685-6732.

Food Pantry – Ongoing weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t let financial hardship, being homebound or other issues prevent you from eating healthy food. Pasadena Senior Center volunteers deliver food and other supplies to your door. To request delivery, call (626) 685-6732 and leave a message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

About the Pasadena Senior Center:

For 65 years, Pasadena Senior Center’s mission has been to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state, or federal funding and provides more services to older adults than any other organization in the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.

 

Pasadena Heritage offers their popular Old Pasadena Walking Tour and Old Pasadena Management District is a proud sponsor of these educational and enjoyable tours of our historic district. 

 

Springtime at the Castle Green! Come and fall in love with one of the most enchanting venues in Southern California, the Castle Green.

On Sunday, June 8, enjoy just one of two opportunities a year to explore the grounds of historic Castle Green. Tour Pasadena’s 125-year-old Castle Green and the unique opportunity to view rarely-seen public rooms, and select private apartments -- each uniquely different.  Be a time traveler and step back 125 years in time to tour the historic Castle Green with its Moorish and Turkish rooms, Grand Salon, and palm-filled sunroom. Admire the newly reproduced glass shades on the veranda hanging lanterns.

The tour is self-guided. Listen to experts discuss the history of the building and see their pop-up museum of artifacts from the Castle Green archives, including the castings of the “grotesques” and the decorative plaster work used to restore the Bridge exterior. Sip lemonade on the veranda and enjoy live entertainment.

Proceeds benefit Friends of the Castle Green restoration project. The Friends of the Castle Green was formed in 1993 as a support group for the historic Castle Green. The purpose of the Friends was to raise funds for historic restoration to the standards of the Secretary of the Interior and to raise awareness of the significance and beauty of this important building in the history of Pasadena.

 

 

This summer, the Pasadena Museum of History invites residents and visitors alike to take a step back in time with a series of immersive walking tours that bring the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage to life.

ARROYO TERRACE & PROSPECT PARK
SAT JUN 14 - 10am - 12pm
The first tour, Arroyo Terrace & Prospect Park, takes place on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and explores Pasadena’s pivotal role in the American Arts & Crafts movement. Around the turn of the 20th century, the Arroyo Seco and its surrounding hills buzzed with creative energy. Artists, craftspeople, and wealthy patrons helped establish Pasadena as one of the movement’s three national hubs. Participants will follow in the footsteps of influential figures like tilemaker Ernest Batchelder and renowned architects Charles and Henry Greene, discovering the multicultural influences and artistic passions that shaped the city’s identity. The tour begins at the historic Court of Appeals/Vista del Arroyo building (125 S. Grand Ave.) and ends at Orange Grove and California.

• For those unable to make the walk, historian Julia Long will offer an illustrated lecture on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 pm at the Pasadena Museum of History.

EXPLORING PASADENA ON FOOT
SAT JUN 14 - 10am - 12pm
The second tour, Exploring Pasadena on Foot: Arroyo Terrace & Prospect Park, also scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, offers a different perspective. Highlighting early residential developments like Westmoreland Place and the tree-lined Prospect Park, the walk showcases homes designed by architectural giants such as Wallace Neff, Myron Hunt, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

• This route starts and ends at the Pasadena Museum of History (470 W. Walnut St.).

SALOONS & SPEAKEASIES
SAT JUL 12 - 10am - 12pm
Rounding out the series on Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, is Saloons & Speakeasies, a lively tour through Old Pasadena’s spirited history with alcohol. From the city’s early stance as a “dry” community to the inevitable rebellion of speakeasies and saloons, this walk promises an entertaining dive into Pasadena’s more mischievous side.

• The tour begins at 34 Union St. and concludes next to Lucky Baldwin’s Pub (17 S. Raymond Ave).

Note: All walking tours involve steep inclines and declines. For details and ticketing, visit the Events Calendar at pasadenahistory.org.

 

In honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the City of Pasadena once again raised the Progress Pride Flag on Saturday, June 1, at Centennial Square, Pasadena City Hall.

LGBT Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, where activists and patrons of the Stonewall Inn pushed back against police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.

Today, organizations around the country honor June as Pride Month and dedicate celebrations, ceremonies, and memorials in recognition of the contributions made by LGBTQ individuals—locally, nationally, and internationally.

Love, Loud & Proud! Celebration

Saturday, June 21 ~ 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Join us at iconic Pasadena City Hall as we champion our diverse LGBTQ+ community. This free event features drag performances and story time,  photo op area, vaccine clinic, community resources, and food for purchase. For more information, call (626) 744-7500.

Armoery Center for the Arts will join in the fun with Austyn De Lugo-Liston, Armory Teaching Artist, leading an art-making activity for all ages. 

Attendees also have the opportunity to meet representatives from many of these local LGBTQ+ organizations, community partners, and allies:

• San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
• Planned Parenthood
• PFLAG
• Free Mom Hugs SoCal
• First Baptist Church of Pasadena Pride Group
• Pasadena Tournament of Roses
• Pasadena Public Library
• Pasadena Police Department
• Pasadena Fire Department
• Stars: Illuminate. Educate. Advocate.
• Caltech Center for Inclusion and Diversity
• Foothill Family
• Armory Center for the Arts
• Pasadena Playhouse
• San Gabriel Valley Pride, Inc.

 

 

BEE Kind to Our Planet at One Colorado - RESCHEDULED

Join One Colorado as they honor our planet and bees with fun, eco-friendly activities and a buzz-worthy experience! On Sunday, June 22, from 1:00 - 4:00pm:

• Pollinator Plant Workshop – Get hands-on at the Twigzz Pollinator Plant Workshop! DIY a mini potted plant and take it home to nurture pollinators in your neighborhood. Available first-come, first-served.
• Meet Our Beekeepers – Stop by the bee information booth to learn about our buzzing friends, view a showcase of fresh honey, and snap photos at One Colorado’s floral backdrop.
• Sip on Honeybee Lemonade made with honey harvested from One Colorado.
• Shop Sustainable Brands – Support eco-conscious businesses and discover products that are kind to the Earth.
• Exclusive Honey Giveaway – The first 200 guests who sign up for One Colorado’s Mobile program and follow us on Instagram will take home locally harvested honey from our busy bees! Visit the honey booth to claim yours.

Let’s celebrate, shop sustainably, and make a positive impact—one bee-friendly step at a time!

RSVP & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

 

One Colorado

46 Smith Alley
Suite 250
Pasadena, CA 91103

626.564.1066
www.onecolorado.com

One Colorado is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district spanning one and a half city blocks in Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Union Street, De Lacey, and Fair Oaks Avenues. This award-winning destination unites the urban environment of 17 historic buildings with 32 contemporary fashion and dining attractions, including Anthropologie, Patagonia, Sushi Roku, and IPIC Theaters. One Colorado Food District includes a row of convenient concept restaurants, including Main Chick, Paper Rice, and Tacos 1986, along Union Street. Longstanding favorites, Russell's diner, renowned for breakfast, and 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt are found on Fair Oaks Avenue.

Shopping options are varied and include both national retailers and independent small businesses.  From Sephora and Aesop to Skin Laundry, beauty is covered. Jewelers include high-end Place Vendome, trendy Gorjana, and Brilliant Earth to fulfill your diamond needs.  

The One Colorado Courtyard, designed in the tradition of European town squares, is one of Old Pasadena’s public gathering spaces, offering regularly scheduled outdoor film screenings, live music, art markets, children’s programs, and site-specific art installations. 

Twigzz

40 Smith Alley
One Colorado
Pasadena, CA 91105

626.585.2990
www.twigzzdesignstudio.com

A small, family-operated business, Twigzz offers floral and botanical arrangements for weddings, special occasions, and corporate events. With a devotion to creativity, beauty, and innovation, Twigzz provides its clients with exceptional arrangements designed to make a memorable impression. 

 

Get ready to savor and celebrate in the street! The Dine Out Pasadena Streetfest kicks off on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 1-7 PM, transforming Union St. between Raymond and Fair Oaks Avenues into a vibrant hub of food, music, and community spirit.

Hosted by the City of Pasadena Economic Development Division with generous support from lead sponsor Dine Brands Global, as well as Visit Pasadena, the Old Pasadena Management District and Sunstone Investment Group, the event celebrates the city’s culinary scene and the debut of Pasadena’s new on-street dining platforms. This streetfest is the culmination of the pilot round of the Dine Out Pasadena grant program made possible with funding from Congressmember Judy Chu.

Eight restaurants in Old Pasadena will cut the ribbon on brand new dining platforms and three will celebrate refurbishments to their existing setups. It underscores the vital role restaurants play in Pasadena’s culture and economy and supports their continued recovery after the Eaton Fire.  Guests are invited to eat, drink, play, dance, and connect— all in the heart of Old Pasadena. 

Enjoy exclusive, one-day-only dishes and drink specials from top local restaurants:

• Bodegón 69
• Bone Kettle
• Cafe Santorini
• Chado Tea Room
• OSAWA
• Perle
• Pez Coastal Kitchen
• Soh Grill House
• The Blind Donkey
• The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
• Union Restaurant

Plus:

• Food Trucks: Pie ‘N Burger, La Michoacana Truck
• Beer Garden: Featuring Cerveceria del Pueblo and Wild Parrot Brewing Company (with special guest Elroy the Parrot)
• Live Music: Makoto Taiko, Combo Macho, The Far West, De Lux
• Community Booths: Armory Center for the Arts, One Arroyo Foundation, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Pasadena Playhouse
• Street activities, games, photos opportunities, giveaways and more!

Let’s toast to community, cuisine, and connection. Admission is free. RSVP and check for updates at: https://bit.ly/Pasadena-Streetfest.

Attendees can take the Metro A Line to nearby Memorial Park Station. Paid parking is available at the One Colorado Garage at 30 N Fair Oaks Ave. Enter at Raymond Ave. and Exchange Alley. For more parking options, visit: OldPasadena.org/Visit/Maps-and-Parking.

About City of Pasadena Economic Development Division
The Economic Development Division spurs and facilitates citywide economic opportunities and strives to secure ongoing local investment that sustains a healthy job market, provides high quality commercial districts, and creates stable tax revenues. Learn more at: CityOfPasadena.net/EconomicDevelopment.

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of March 31, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 19 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at DineBrands.com.