Events

The Armory Center for the Arts presents the exhibition Plein Air, a group exhibition that explores shifting ideas of western landscape, painting, and fieldwork. Traditional plein air painting, which typically involves painting outdoors in a single sitting to capture a vista in a certain quality of light, is taken as a point of departure to consider the ways in which humans use, observe, record, and commune with the land. In this exhibition, the practice of plein air painting is considered in the context of land surveying and settling, public and private space, multidisciplinary onsite research, art history, and the embodied experience of being there. Outdoor painting from observation is approached as ground truth—as bearing witness—a way to experience, process, and understand a range of physical landscapes, and our relationship to them.

The exhibition includes work by Susanna Battin, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, iris yirei hu, KB Jones, Hillary Mushkin, Sterling Wells, and Paula Wilson. The exhibition was organized by guest curator Aurora Tang for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson. An expanded version will be on view in the Armory’s Caldwell Gallery from July 21 to December 10, 2023.

Gallery Hours are Fridays 2:00-6:00 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm.  The entrance is free, but donations are appreciated. 

One Colorado offers all so many ways to celebrate the holiday season this year and make it a Very Magical Holiday! Join One Colorado this Holiday season for a sensational season packed with family friendly activities. Enjoy the annual tree celebration, a holiday party, gingerbread house kit available as a gift with purchase, photos with Santa – and even write letters for Santa!

One Colorado Holiday Activities
Friday, November 24 - Sunday, December 24

Photos with Santa
Stop by One Colorado with the whole family to take a photo with Santa!  Visit the dedicated webpage for details here.

Letters to Santa
Friday, November 24 - Friday, December 15
Write a letter to Santa with all your holiday wishes and drop it off at Santa’s mailbox by December 15. Don’t forget to add a return address to receive a personalized response from Santa himself!

Holiday Tree Celebration
Friday, December 1 - Saturday, December 23
Vote for your favorite tree and support One Colorado’s community partners! The winning non-profit’s tree will receive a $500 donation from One Colorado.

Participating Tenants & Non-Profits:

• Allbirds & Young and Healthy
• Industrious & The Light Bringer Project
• Sushi Roku & Pasadena Humane Society
• The Unicorn Store & Ronald McDonald House 
• Twigzz & Day One

Gingerbread House Kits
Saturday, December 2 - Ongoing while supplies last
Visit participating retailers & grab your DIY gingerbread house kit! Until supplies last. Show us your delicious creation by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook, @onecoloradooldpasadena

Holiday Kick-Off Party
Saturday, December 2 ~ 5 - 8 pm: 
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at One Colorado! Enjoy festive cocktails, music by KCRW DJ, Novena Carmel, and a personalized gift station by Lot, Stock, and Barrel.

HOLIDAY WEEKENDS AT ONE COLORADO
Sunday, December 3 - Sunday, December 17 (Saturday and Sundays only)

Santa Snacks & Stories
Sunday, December 3, 10, and 17, 1:00 -2:00pm 
Dash your way over to Santa’s Station and enjoy holiday stories and snacks.

Wreath Workshop
Saturday, December 9 at 5:30 pm 
Decorate a festive holiday wreath in partnership with One Colorado tenant Twigzz Floral Studio.
Tickets $50, link

Cocktail Workshop
Saturday, December 16 at 5:30 pm 
Shake up the holiday season! Learn how to mix & enjoy three festive cocktails with One Colorado tenant Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery.
Tickets $50, link

Pet Night with Santa
Sunday, December 10 ~ 4 - 7 pm
Bring your furry friends to have their photo taken with Santa.

One Colorado offers all so many ways to celebrate the holiday season this year!  Visit Santa and get your holiday photos taken all season long.  After your visit to Santa, stop by a participating retailer to pick up a DIY Gingerbread House Kit, free with a qualifying purchase.

Photos with Santa

• Friday, November 24 – Sunday, December 24

Stop by One Colorado with the whole family to take a photo with Santa!

Santa Hours

• Fridays  5:00 - 9:00 pm
• Saturdays  10:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Sundays  10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Prices

10 pictures on memory card: 

• 1-5 people: $30
• 6-10 people: $40

Take your own photo*

• 3 min $25
• 3-5 min $30

* Photographer cannot handle other people's cameras

Pet Night with Santa: Bring your furry friends for a photo taken with Santa!

• Sunday, December 10 -  4:00 - 7:00 pm

For more information, please visit onecolorado.com. 

Spend a lovely Thursday evening in Old Pasadena enjoying an Italian-themed tasting tour!  Melting Pot has added this very special Pasta, Pasta, Mamma Mia! Food Walking Tour.  Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings, including a stop at Semolina Artisanal Pasta, maker of certified organic fresh and dried pastas. The tour makes a horseshoe shape around Old Pasadena and concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people dinner afterward is not necessary.

Gratuity and parking are extra. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants.

What to Expect:

• Diverse Eateries
• Specialty Olive Oil Shop
• Sweets
• Gourmet Grocery
• Wine & Non-alcoholic Beverages

The walking tour will cover 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400-6,000 steps) visiting more than 5 stops, and take 2.5 hours. 

The Rudolph Steiner Library & Community Center proudly hosts a presentation of The Shepherds’ Play, a Christmas event performed annually, to the delight of persons of all ages. Originally performed in the 17th century and revived for modern audiences, The Shepherds’ Play combines the Nativity story’s heartwarming beauty with simple shepherds’ humor and lively song. This event is sure to leave you with renewed hope and treasured peace during the holiday season.

This performance takes place on Sunday, December 17, at 4:00 pm at the Rudolf Steiner Community Center, located at 110 Martin Alley, Pasadena. The material is suitable for adults and children 4 years and older. Donations are gratefully accepted at the door.  Please give yourself plenty of time for parking!

Spend a lovely Thursday evening in Old Pasadena enjoying an Italian-themed tasting tour!  Melting Pot has added this very special Pasta, Pasta, Mamma Mia! Food Walking Tour.  Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings, including a stop at Semolina Artisanal Pasta, maker of certified organic fresh and dried pastas. The tour makes a horseshoe shape around Old Pasadena and concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people dinner afterward is not necessary.

Gratuity and parking are extra. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants.

What to Expect:

• Diverse Eateries
• Specialty Olive Oil Shop
• Sweets
• Gourmet Grocery
• Wine & Non-alcoholic Beverages

The walking tour will cover 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400-6,000 steps) visiting more than 5 stops, and take 2.5 hours. 

Spend a lovely Thursday evening in Old Pasadena enjoying an Italian-themed tasting tour!  Melting Pot has added this very special Pasta, Pasta, Mamma Mia! Food Walking Tour.  Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings, including a stop at Semolina Artisanal Pasta, maker of certified organic fresh and dried pastas. The tour makes a horseshoe shape around Old Pasadena and concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people dinner afterward is not necessary.

Gratuity and parking are extra. Each tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants.

What to Expect:

• Diverse Eateries
• Specialty Olive Oil Shop
• Sweets
• Gourmet Grocery
• Wine & Non-alcoholic Beverages

The walking tour will cover 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400-6,000 steps) visiting more than 5 stops, and take 2.5 hours. 

Open January 1 and 2, Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase features a 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Each year, nearly 70,000 visitors head to Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena for the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display. Participating float exhibitors can engage with event attendees in this event’s family-friendly, celebratory environment.

Come rain or shine, take a closer look at the design and workmanship that went into each float entry and learn more about the float process from Tournament volunteers on hand. Comfortable walking shoes and early arrival are suggested for this exhibit, spanning over 2 miles of city streets with a moderate incline. No pets or bikes allowed.

Admission: $20 (Free for children 5 and under.)
Tickets sold online only. No cash or credit sales onsite.

For security purposes, all bags will be inspected at the gates. To expedite entry, clear bags no larger than 12x6x12 inches are highly recommended.

Jan. 1, 2024: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)
Jan. 2, 2024: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (reserved for seniors & disabled visitors)
Jan. 2, 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)

Floatfest Shuttle (included with purchase of Floatfest tickets)

It is expected that close to 150,000 visitors will tour the Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase. Street parking near the event is extremely limited. To accommodate our guests and to make each visit more enjoyable, the Tournament of Roses Association provides free shuttle service from one location in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line.

Park & Ride Lot - Ticket Booth Hours

Pasadena City College
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
(enter off Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill Ave.) 
Jan. 1, 2024 (No Rose Bowl Shuttles)
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (Final departure)

Jan. 2, 2024 (No Rose Bowl Shuttles)
6:30 am to 9:00 am (Reserved for senior citizens and disabled visitors)
8:30 am to 2:30 pm (Final departure)

Rose Bowl - Rose Bowl Stadium
(No Rose Bowl Shuttles)
Go to Pasadena City College for shuttles to Floatfest

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase features a 2-mile showcase of Rose Parade floats following their appearance along the parade route. Each year, nearly 70,000 visitors head to Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards in Pasadena for the chance to walk within a few feet of the floats and appreciate up close, the creativity and detail of each magnificent display. Participating float exhibitors can engage with event attendees in this event’s family-friendly, celebratory environment.

The 135th Rose Parade and 110th Rose Bowl Game will be held on Monday, January 1, 2024. 

Wear comfortable shoes, stay hydrated and review the visitor tips and restrictions from the Tournament of Roses including the clear bag policy and non-permitted items.

Hours

Jan. 1, 2024: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)
Jan. 2, 2024: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (reserved for seniors & disabled visitors)
Jan. 2, 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ticket sales end at 3:00 pm, last entry at 4:00 pm)

(please note shuttle hours below)

Floatfest Shuttles and Parking

Parking near Floatfest is extremely limited. Free shuttle service will be available from two locations in Pasadena. Guests using shuttles enter the event through a priority line. Shuttle riders must wear a mask. Ticket sales at Park-N-Ride locations end at 2:30 PM. Advance tickets are also available through Sharp Seating Company at 626.795.4174 or sharpseating.com.

Shuttle Locations

• Pasadena City College: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. (enter off Del Mar Blvd. or Bonnie near corner of Hill Ave.)
• Rose Bowl Stadium Lot B (January 2 only)

Date/Time

Monday, January 1 (no Rose Bowl shuttles):

• 12:30-2:30 PM (final departure)

Tuesday, January 2: