Events

The Armory Center for the Arts presents the exhibition titled Exposure: Native Art and Political Ecology, opening on Friday, January 27, and on view through Sunday, June 11, 2023. This exhibition documents international Indigenous artists’ responses to the impacts of radiation and toxic waste on Native peoples and the environment. The work of the 36 artists and collectives, most of whom identify as Indigenous, is centered around the impact that nuclear testing, uranium mining, and the subsequent contamination have had on the colonized peoples and their ancestral, unceded lands of present-day Australia, Canada, Greenland, the US, Japan, and the Pacific Islands. The exhibition presents an interdisciplinary mixture of forms and genres, including sculpture, video installation, photography, collage, glasswork, metalwork, fiber, paintings, and virtual-reality experiences. The works tell personal stories of illness, struggle, and resilience in the face of corporate willfulness and government complicity.

Exposure was first presented in August 2021 at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a contemporary art venue operated by the Institute of American Indian Arts, and was organized by a curatorial team led by MoCNA’s Chief Curator Manuela Well-Off-Man. The exhibition and its accompanying hardcover catalogue were made possible with support from the Ford Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. This will be the first west coast presentation of this poignant exhibition which, following its premiere at MoCNA, will be presented at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum (Saginaw, MI) and the El Paso Museum of Art (TX) in addition to the Armory.

The Pasadena Museum of History presents the exhibition Community Stitches: Quilt Designs & Stories, which features more than 60 quilts representing over 180 years of quilt-making in America. Curated by Arlene Stevens and Leah Zieber of the California Heritage Quilt Project, highlights include treasures from the Museum’s extensive textile collection along with select pieces on loan. Join us to discover hidden stories in these stitches of the past as we explore the complex history of quilts made by and for the Pasadena community.

Quilts have been a part of family and community groups since they became a staple in the American household in the early 19th century. Quilters create beautiful and functional pieces that offer comfort and warmth, celebrate and honor individuals and groups, and commemorate significant occasions. With love, artistry, cooperation, and collaboration, quilters piece together our community’s stories in this uniquely enveloping art form.

Community Stitches surveys the fabrics and sources for popular patterns and the tools and techniques used in quilt making. The exhibition also explores the relationships between quilts embellished with illustrations drawn from literature and examples of how businesses promoted quilt-making using these same illustrations. Inspired by unique designs or commercially printed patterns, the quilts in the exhibit demonstrate a diversity of workmanship, technique, and purpose that provides insight into the communities they represent by using quilt making as their foundation.

Curators' Guided Tours

• Community Stitches: Curators' Guided Tour - May - May 11, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Community Stitches: Curators' Guided Tour - June - June 15, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Community Stitches: Curators' Guided Tour - July - July 20, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Community Stitches: Curators' Guided Tour - August - August 13, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Community Stitches: Curators' Guided Tour - September - September 7, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Virtual Events

• Signed with Love – Signature Quilts in the Collection of the Pasadena Museum of History and Beyond - April 21, 2023 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Crazy for Crazy Quilts – Distinctive Elements from Pasadena Museum of History’s Crazy Quilt Collection - May 25, 2023 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Printed Cottons and 19th Century American Textile Manufacturing - June 23, 2023 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Trunk Shows

• 11AM Trunk Show: A Peek at the Past: 19th Century Quilts from Community Stitches Curators’ Private Collections - August 3, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• 6PM Trunk Show: A Peek at the Past: 19th Century Quilts from Community Stitches Curators’ Private Collections - August 3, 2023 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• 11AM Trunk Show: A New Era of Quilting – 20th Century Quilts from our Curators’ Private Collections - August 17, 2023 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
• 6PM Trunk Show: A New Era of Quilting – 20th Century Quilts from our Curators’ Private Collections - August 17, 2023 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Register now for Spring Art Classes for kids, teens, and adults at the Armory Center for the Arts with classes beginning on Monday, April 10. Session runs through June 18. 

Browse All Spring Classes

Adult Classes (Ages 18+)
Adult art classes are the creative outlet you need to develop skills, discover hidden talents, and express yourself. Lifelong learners and all skill levels are welcome. Take a class with a friend! Materials are included for most classes.

Kid Classes (Ages 2-11)
All materials are included. Classes introduce concepts and techniques to enhance skills and encourage playful exploration that challenges imaginations.

Teen Classes (Ages 12-18)
All materials are provided. These in-depth art experiences inspire teens to engage in ambitious explorations of concepts, creative expression, historical and cultural context, connections, applications, and materials. Armory teen classes are designed for all skill levels.

Please note masks are required for all students and visitors inside the Armory. Students ages 5 and up must show proof of full vaccination on the first day of class. Guests under 5 must show proof of at least one COVID vaccine dose. Read their COVID safety protocols.

Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older throughout March.  

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. Most Zoom events are recorded and televised on the Pasadena Senior Center YouTube channel.

Diabetes Empowerment and Education Program (DEEP) – Tuesdays, May 2 to Jun. 6, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. This support group is a vital part of many people's diabetes and pre-diabetes management and can have a significant, positive impact on their lives. Presented by Rocio Sepulveda RN of the Huntington Hospital Community Outreach Program. To register or for more information, call 626-397-2068.  

Legal Consultations – Thursday, May 4, 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.

Stroke Awareness – Thursday, May 4, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. A stroke can happen to anyone at any time, so educating yourself now is the key to a better outcome. Learn about different types of strokes, how to help prevent strokes, and what to do in a stroke emergency. Presented by Dr. Duy Minh Le, a Kaiser Permanente internal medicine specialist. 

Monthly Food Distribution — Friday, May 5, 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, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.

May 5: “Fighting for Our Lives” (1975, NR) This documentary film informs viewers of the strike of California grape workers from Coachella to Fresno as they negotiate for a United Farm Workers union contract in 1973, and also depicts their nonviolent struggle against police brutality on the picket lines.

May 12: “The Whale” (2022, R) starring Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink. A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

May 19: “Free Solo” (2018, PG-13). Free soloist climbers use nothing but their own bodies – no equipment of any kind – to scale the faces of immense rock formations. This Academy Award-winning documentary follows free soloist climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream of climbing the face of the 3,000-foot-tall El Capitan in Yosemite National Park – without ropes or tools – knowing the outcome would be perfection or death.

May 26: “Bridge of Spies” (2015, PG-13) starring Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet-captured American U2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers. This film is based on true events. ­

Chair Yoga – Tuesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Improve balance, strength, flexibility, and well-being while sitting on a chair or standing while using a chair for support during this gentle and meditative class. 

Cybersecurity: Stay Smart and Safe – Thursday, May 11, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Financial fraud costs older adults nearly $3 billion every year. Learn about the latest scams, fraud, and identify theft schemes that target older adults and how to protect yourself. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. 

Standards and Show Tunes with Bob, Don, and Dave – Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join pianist Bob Lipson and singer Don Snyder with special guest bassist David Young for an afternoon of music featuring everybody's favorite show tunes and standards. Sing along, kick up your heels, and dance, or simply tap your toes to the rhythm of the music.  

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Wednesdays, May 17 and 24, at 10 a.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. If you have friends or loved ones whose first language is Spanish and they have minimal experience speaking English, let them know about this course during which they will learn basic-level conversational English skills to use everyday to understand the language better through reading, writing, listening and speaking. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331. Esta es una clase de ESL sin estrés para estudiantes que tienen experiencia mínima en el uso del idioma Inglés. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender Inglés conversacional de nivel básico a través de la lectura, escritura, en auditivo y expresión oral. 

Protect Yourself from Fraud – Thursday, May 18, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn about the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) that works with state and federal agencies to investigate claims of financial abuse and fraud and ensure financial service providers follow the law. 

Cultural Thursdays: “Rio Grande Anthology” – Thursday, May 18, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Inspired by the beloved “Spoon River Anthology” by Edgar Lee Masters, “Rio Grande Anthology” by playwright Josephine Nericcio imagines the gathering of voices of the dead in a cemetery on the banks of the Rio Grande River in a Texas border town. Thoughts they never shared when they were alive are spoken: unrequited love, children dreamt of but never born, hidden love, and painful truths. Some voices are at peace and others are not, but all are waiting to be heard. Directed by Roberta H. Martinez. 

Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, May 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Health fair services indoors will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources, and more. 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.  

My Life, My Decisions – Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn about durable powers of attorney and advanced medical directives that ensure your wishes are respected if you become ill or unable to speak, the importance of a dementia directive, and how to resolve issues that may arise when one partner has created investment and retirement accounts unknown by the other and passes away. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. 

Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, May 25, 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.  

In addition to online classes, onsite events, and other activities, members, and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are encouraged to visit the website regularly for a quarterly online magazine, free food delivery for older adults in need, COVID updates specifically for older adults and more.   

The center is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization that has served older adults for more than 60 years. Beginning Monday, March 6, extended spring and summer hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to noon. Rooms are sanitized after each use. Masks are optional.

The City of Pasadena is hosting a variety of events throughout June in celebration of Pride Month. This year's events reinforce the City's commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity for all.  Festivities kick off with the raising of the Pride flag at City Hall on June 1, a symbolic gesture of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Additional events during Pride Month include live music performances, book discussions, a movie showing, arts and crafts activities, and more.

This summer, One Colorado is pulling out all the stops to make your summer nights unforgettable. Join them Saturday nights in June in the courtyard to dance the night away. Grab a friend or two, and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden featuring One Colorado restaurants!

Saturdays in June | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

New for Summer 2023, customers attending Summer Sounds at One Colorado can pre-order a picnic basket online from Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery. Each picnic basket includes: A four-pack of Sage Brew, your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert, two beer koozies, and a blanket, all packaged in a cooler bag.  The picnic baskets are $99, and guests have until 6pm the day of the concert to place their order.

JUNE 3

ALAN PALOMO (NEON INDIAN) DJ SET

Emerging as a blurry, sample-driven electronic pop outfit with influences ranging from Todd Rundgren to Italo-disco, Neon Indian became one of chillwave's definitive acts in the late 2000s before founder Alan Palomo took the project in a more polished, danceable direction. With 2009's Psychic Chasms, Neon Indian lived up to the hype generated by the project's early singles, thanks to Palomo's hazy but hooky swirl of disco, electro, dream, and synth-pop. By the time of 2015's Vega Intl. Night School, he switched to a palette of funk, new wave, and reggae but held onto Neon Indian's gift for balancing heady atmospheres with catchy songwriting. As the 2010s came to a close, his work as a producer and soundtrack composer — not to mention his fascination with Peruvian music — suggested even more aspects to Palomo's work.

JUNE 10

THE BREVET

Nestled in between Los Angeles and San Diego lies Orange County, CA: a culturally, economically, and environmentally diverse community with an identity all of its own. The Brevet, hailing from the heart of Orange County, continues to create an ever-evolving sound that pushes stylistic boundaries. Just as Orange County is home to snow-capped mountains, pristine beaches, and bustling city centers, The Brevet’s alternative rock sound draws authentically from folk, surf, and R&B influence but doesn’t shy away from thundering rhythms, blistering guitars and progressive synths.

JUNE 17

ARCY DRIVE

With time to kill and an attic to jam in, Arcy Drive, a group of four good buds from Northport, New York, began forming their scratchy but spirited sound.

Traveling in a 1989 Toyota van, they shared their music locally, which they coined "Attic-Rock." After a summer in their hometown and a newfound passion for playing live, the four renovated an old school bus and began touring the US before their first official release. Many dive bars and music halls later, their "Barefoot Tour" landed the band a new cult following.

So far, the group has released two studio singles and a Live Album amassing over 4 million combined streams. In March of 2023, the band launched their fully SOLD-OUT headline run -- The Stattic Tour. This included a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC and across the US, selling out LA, DC, Nashville, CHI, ATL, PHX and Philly. This April, the band will be announcing Part Two of The Stattic Tour and getting back on the road. This run will include playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and City Gates' Festivals.

JUNE 24

THE ASTRONOMERS

Comprised of Fond du Lac natives Ben Baker and Michael Stensland, The Astronomers challenge the alt-pop space with their synthesis of unconventional elements in each track. “Their discography is unlike [anything] you’ve heard of” - Tongue Tied Magazine, July 2021.

The duo’s second single “Hotel Rooms” off their upcoming project has received substantial play on Wisconsin radio including 101.1 WIXX, reaching #1 while currently in their power rotation. Lead song “Overthinking” from their Sophomore EP “Guess it’s Just Life” reached #1 on top nine at 9.

The Astronomers, paired with bass player/co-producer Ike Holzmann and drummer Josh Guy produce a dynamic, energy-filled performance, headlining venues including Titletown Green Bay and The Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin to 500+ attendees.

Every concert, various DJ's from Prism DJ's will open the show.

All the shows are free and for all ages (parent supervision is advised).

Pasadena Heritage offers their popular in-person Old Pasadena Walking Tour on first Saturdays in 2023 beginning on February 4, and continuing every other month.  Old Pasadena Management District is a proud sponsor of these educational and enjoyable tours of our historic district.  

Saturday, June 3 - Old Pasadena Walking Tour South

June’s tour will include historic Dayton Street and some of our first Black-owned businesses, the first fire station, and Friendship Baptist Church. It also includes Mills Place, the location of what the LA Times would call “The Night of Terror.” Learn the story of how the burning of a Chinese laundry began the expulsion from Pasadena’s first commercial district of our Chinese population.

This tour features the ruins of Pasadena’s second library, a historic theatre that is now readapted as condominiums, and perhaps one of the most controversial preservation stories regarding an entire block that was saved.

Old Pasadena has had many transformations over its many years as our first commercial center. Without Pasadena Heritage, this National Register Historic District would have been destroyed! Now it is one of the finest examples of downtown revitalization in the country. Let one of their trained docents lead you through the historic neighborhood and reveal its many hidden and unusual architectural details, old alleyways, and historic signs. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours with a walking distance of approximately 1 mile.

Saturdays bi-monthly in 2023:

Old Pasadena Walking Tour - South
February 4, June 3, and October 7

Old Pasadena Walking Tour - North
April 1,  August 5,  and December 2

Tickets: $18 Members | $22 Non-members

Reservations are required, so purchase your tickets beforehand.  Please note that the tours are exterior only.  

This summer, One Colorado is pulling out all the stops to make your summer nights unforgettable. Join them Saturday nights in June in the courtyard to dance the night away. Grab a friend or two, and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden featuring One Colorado restaurants!

Saturdays in June | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

New for Summer 2023, customers attending Summer Sounds at One Colorado can pre-order a picnic basket online from Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery. Each picnic basket includes: A four-pack of Sage Brew, your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert, two beer koozies, and a blanket, all packaged in a cooler bag.  The picnic baskets are $99, and guests have until 6pm the day of the concert to place their order.

JUNE 3

ALAN PALOMO (NEON INDIAN) DJ SET

Emerging as a blurry, sample-driven electronic pop outfit with influences ranging from Todd Rundgren to Italo-disco, Neon Indian became one of chillwave's definitive acts in the late 2000s before founder Alan Palomo took the project in a more polished, danceable direction. With 2009's Psychic Chasms, Neon Indian lived up to the hype generated by the project's early singles, thanks to Palomo's hazy but hooky swirl of disco, electro, dream, and synth-pop. By the time of 2015's Vega Intl. Night School, he switched to a palette of funk, new wave, and reggae but held onto Neon Indian's gift for balancing heady atmospheres with catchy songwriting. As the 2010s came to a close, his work as a producer and soundtrack composer — not to mention his fascination with Peruvian music — suggested even more aspects to Palomo's work.

JUNE 10

THE BREVET

Nestled in between Los Angeles and San Diego lies Orange County, CA: a culturally, economically, and environmentally diverse community with an identity all of its own. The Brevet, hailing from the heart of Orange County, continues to create an ever-evolving sound that pushes stylistic boundaries. Just as Orange County is home to snow-capped mountains, pristine beaches, and bustling city centers, The Brevet’s alternative rock sound draws authentically from folk, surf, and R&B influence but doesn’t shy away from thundering rhythms, blistering guitars and progressive synths.

JUNE 17

ARCY DRIVE

With time to kill and an attic to jam in, Arcy Drive, a group of four good buds from Northport, New York, began forming their scratchy but spirited sound.

Traveling in a 1989 Toyota van, they shared their music locally, which they coined "Attic-Rock." After a summer in their hometown and a newfound passion for playing live, the four renovated an old school bus and began touring the US before their first official release. Many dive bars and music halls later, their "Barefoot Tour" landed the band a new cult following.

So far, the group has released two studio singles and a Live Album amassing over 4 million combined streams. In March of 2023, the band launched their fully SOLD-OUT headline run -- The Stattic Tour. This included a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC and across the US, selling out LA, DC, Nashville, CHI, ATL, PHX and Philly. This April, the band will be announcing Part Two of The Stattic Tour and getting back on the road. This run will include playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and City Gates' Festivals.

JUNE 24

THE ASTRONOMERS

Comprised of Fond du Lac natives Ben Baker and Michael Stensland, The Astronomers challenge the alt-pop space with their synthesis of unconventional elements in each track. “Their discography is unlike [anything] you’ve heard of” - Tongue Tied Magazine, July 2021.

The duo’s second single “Hotel Rooms” off their upcoming project has received substantial play on Wisconsin radio including 101.1 WIXX, reaching #1 while currently in their power rotation. Lead song “Overthinking” from their Sophomore EP “Guess it’s Just Life” reached #1 on top nine at 9.

The Astronomers, paired with bass player/co-producer Ike Holzmann and drummer Josh Guy produce a dynamic, energy-filled performance, headlining venues including Titletown Green Bay and The Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin to 500+ attendees.

Every concert, various DJ's from Prism DJ's will open the show.

All the shows are free and for all ages (parent supervision is advised).

The City of Pasadena is offering a free movie screening in Central Park in honor of PRIDE month.  Come out to the park, and enjoy a free screening of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) PG-13 – 108 min. Three New York drag queens travel cross-country on their way to Hollywood, but a broken-down car strands them in a narrow-minded Midwestern town, where they share makeup tips with the ladies and show the hostile men how to treat women right. The film's versatile cast includes Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, and Blythe Danner.

This screening in Central Park is situated next to the rose garden and under Castle Green, offering a great location for a picnic in the park prior to the film.  Enjoy fun surprises, music by our favorite DJ Glenn Red, and sweet treats (while supplies last). Bring your own chairs and blankets to Central Park, but be considerate of others and try not to block anyone's view. 

6:00 pm Music + Special Activities; Film begins at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm).

Wear your "Say Something Hat" to be judged and have a chance to win our prize package generously provided by Old Pasadena businesses:

• Active Stretch Therapy
• gorjana
• Homage Pasadena
• I Like Pie Bakeshop

Note: This movie is rated PG-13. Therefore, some content may be inappropriate for children under 13. Viewer discretion is advised. For more information, call (626) 744-7500.

This summer, One Colorado is pulling out all the stops to make your summer nights unforgettable. Join them Saturday nights in June in the courtyard to dance the night away. Grab a friend or two, and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden featuring One Colorado restaurants!

Saturdays in June | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

New for Summer 2023, customers attending Summer Sounds at One Colorado can pre-order a picnic basket online from Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery. Each picnic basket includes: A four-pack of Sage Brew, your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert, two beer koozies, and a blanket, all packaged in a cooler bag.  The picnic baskets are $99, and guests have until 6pm the day of the concert to place their order.

JUNE 3

ALAN PALOMO (NEON INDIAN) DJ SET

Emerging as a blurry, sample-driven electronic pop outfit with influences ranging from Todd Rundgren to Italo-disco, Neon Indian became one of chillwave's definitive acts in the late 2000s before founder Alan Palomo took the project in a more polished, danceable direction. With 2009's Psychic Chasms, Neon Indian lived up to the hype generated by the project's early singles, thanks to Palomo's hazy but hooky swirl of disco, electro, dream, and synth-pop. By the time of 2015's Vega Intl. Night School, he switched to a palette of funk, new wave, and reggae but held onto Neon Indian's gift for balancing heady atmospheres with catchy songwriting. As the 2010s came to a close, his work as a producer and soundtrack composer — not to mention his fascination with Peruvian music — suggested even more aspects to Palomo's work.

JUNE 10

THE BREVET

Nestled in between Los Angeles and San Diego lies Orange County, CA: a culturally, economically, and environmentally diverse community with an identity all of its own. The Brevet, hailing from the heart of Orange County, continues to create an ever-evolving sound that pushes stylistic boundaries. Just as Orange County is home to snow-capped mountains, pristine beaches, and bustling city centers, The Brevet’s alternative rock sound draws authentically from folk, surf, and R&B influence but doesn’t shy away from thundering rhythms, blistering guitars and progressive synths.

JUNE 17

ARCY DRIVE

With time to kill and an attic to jam in, Arcy Drive, a group of four good buds from Northport, New York, began forming their scratchy but spirited sound.

Traveling in a 1989 Toyota van, they shared their music locally, which they coined "Attic-Rock." After a summer in their hometown and a newfound passion for playing live, the four renovated an old school bus and began touring the US before their first official release. Many dive bars and music halls later, their "Barefoot Tour" landed the band a new cult following.

So far, the group has released two studio singles and a Live Album amassing over 4 million combined streams. In March of 2023, the band launched their fully SOLD-OUT headline run -- The Stattic Tour. This included a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC and across the US, selling out LA, DC, Nashville, CHI, ATL, PHX and Philly. This April, the band will be announcing Part Two of The Stattic Tour and getting back on the road. This run will include playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and City Gates' Festivals.

JUNE 24

THE ASTRONOMERS

Comprised of Fond du Lac natives Ben Baker and Michael Stensland, The Astronomers challenge the alt-pop space with their synthesis of unconventional elements in each track. “Their discography is unlike [anything] you’ve heard of” - Tongue Tied Magazine, July 2021.

The duo’s second single “Hotel Rooms” off their upcoming project has received substantial play on Wisconsin radio including 101.1 WIXX, reaching #1 while currently in their power rotation. Lead song “Overthinking” from their Sophomore EP “Guess it’s Just Life” reached #1 on top nine at 9.

The Astronomers, paired with bass player/co-producer Ike Holzmann and drummer Josh Guy produce a dynamic, energy-filled performance, headlining venues including Titletown Green Bay and The Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin to 500+ attendees.

Every concert, various DJ's from Prism DJ's will open the show.

All the shows are free and for all ages (parent supervision is advised).

This summer, One Colorado is pulling out all the stops to make your summer nights unforgettable. Join them Saturday nights in June in the courtyard to dance the night away. Grab a friend or two, and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden featuring One Colorado restaurants!

Saturdays in June | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

New for Summer 2023, customers attending Summer Sounds at One Colorado can pre-order a picnic basket online from Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery. Each picnic basket includes: A four-pack of Sage Brew, your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert, two beer koozies, and a blanket, all packaged in a cooler bag.  The picnic baskets are $99, and guests have until 6pm the day of the concert to place their order.

JUNE 3

ALAN PALOMO (NEON INDIAN) DJ SET

Emerging as a blurry, sample-driven electronic pop outfit with influences ranging from Todd Rundgren to Italo-disco, Neon Indian became one of chillwave's definitive acts in the late 2000s before founder Alan Palomo took the project in a more polished, danceable direction. With 2009's Psychic Chasms, Neon Indian lived up to the hype generated by the project's early singles, thanks to Palomo's hazy but hooky swirl of disco, electro, dream, and synth-pop. By the time of 2015's Vega Intl. Night School, he switched to a palette of funk, new wave, and reggae but held onto Neon Indian's gift for balancing heady atmospheres with catchy songwriting. As the 2010s came to a close, his work as a producer and soundtrack composer — not to mention his fascination with Peruvian music — suggested even more aspects to Palomo's work.

JUNE 10

THE BREVET

Nestled in between Los Angeles and San Diego lies Orange County, CA: a culturally, economically, and environmentally diverse community with an identity all of its own. The Brevet, hailing from the heart of Orange County, continues to create an ever-evolving sound that pushes stylistic boundaries. Just as Orange County is home to snow-capped mountains, pristine beaches, and bustling city centers, The Brevet’s alternative rock sound draws authentically from folk, surf, and R&B influence but doesn’t shy away from thundering rhythms, blistering guitars and progressive synths.

JUNE 17

ARCY DRIVE

With time to kill and an attic to jam in, Arcy Drive, a group of four good buds from Northport, New York, began forming their scratchy but spirited sound.

Traveling in a 1989 Toyota van, they shared their music locally, which they coined "Attic-Rock." After a summer in their hometown and a newfound passion for playing live, the four renovated an old school bus and began touring the US before their first official release. Many dive bars and music halls later, their "Barefoot Tour" landed the band a new cult following.

So far, the group has released two studio singles and a Live Album amassing over 4 million combined streams. In March of 2023, the band launched their fully SOLD-OUT headline run -- The Stattic Tour. This included a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC and across the US, selling out LA, DC, Nashville, CHI, ATL, PHX and Philly. This April, the band will be announcing Part Two of The Stattic Tour and getting back on the road. This run will include playing Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and City Gates' Festivals.

JUNE 24

THE ASTRONOMERS

Comprised of Fond du Lac natives Ben Baker and Michael Stensland, The Astronomers challenge the alt-pop space with their synthesis of unconventional elements in each track. “Their discography is unlike [anything] you’ve heard of” - Tongue Tied Magazine, July 2021.

The duo’s second single “Hotel Rooms” off their upcoming project has received substantial play on Wisconsin radio including 101.1 WIXX, reaching #1 while currently in their power rotation. Lead song “Overthinking” from their Sophomore EP “Guess it’s Just Life” reached #1 on top nine at 9.

The Astronomers, paired with bass player/co-producer Ike Holzmann and drummer Josh Guy produce a dynamic, energy-filled performance, headlining venues including Titletown Green Bay and The Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin to 500+ attendees.

Every concert, various DJ's from Prism DJ's will open the show.

All the shows are free and for all ages (parent supervision is advised).

In honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, the City of Pasadena once again raised the Progress Pride Flag on Thursday, June 1, at 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

Join in and champion the diverse LGBTQ+ community at the City of Pasadena’s 2nd Annual Pride Month Celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, local food trucks, arts & crafts, face painting, and more with local LGBTQ organizations, community partners, and allies at this fun, free event.  Food will be available to purchase.
Saturday, June 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

On Saturday, June 24, My Valley Pass is proud to present their Pasadena Walking Film Tour.  On this offshoot of the popular Pasadena (bus) Film Tour, join My Valley Pass co-founder Jared Cowan for a jaunt through Old Pasadena and the Pasadena Civic Center, and learn about a number of the popular movies and TV shows that have used this visually dynamic and historic area as a filming location. You'll even visit a few locations where a tour bus can't go, including - by way of the gracious support of Visit Pasadena - the grand interior of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Space is limited, so get your tickets today!  

About Your Tour Guide:

Jared Cowan is a photographer and film journalist who has written extensively on the subject of filming locations for various publications including Los Angeles Magazine, L.A. TACO, and LA Weekly. He leads the My Valley Pass film tours of the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and the Langham Huntington Hotel. On his podcast, On Location with Jared Cowan, he interviews filmmakers on-site at the locations of their movies.