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  • Dine LA Restaurant Week JAN23 - FEB06, Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am Dine LA Restaurant Week JAN23 - FEB06, Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am
    Dine LA Restaurant Week January 23, 2026 - February 6, 2026
    ONGOING

    Dine LA Restaurant Week

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    Diners can get a taste of Los Angeles' broad and dynamic dining scene with Dine LA Restaurant Week. The Winter edition runs from Friday, January 23, through Friday, February 6, 2026, when nearly 400 LA area restaurants offer special menus and prices.

    Dine LA Restaurant Week takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles as a premier dining destination while highlighting the diversity of culinary experiences LA has to offer. Global kitchens can be found in culinary neighborhoods across Los Angeles including Old Pasadena. 

    Old Pasadena is home to more than 100 restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences. Scroll down for the confirmed Old Pasadena restaurants participating in the Winter edition of Dine LA!  

    Participating restaurants offer a special menu for dine-in for lunch and/or dinner.

    • Lunch: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+
    • Dinner: $15, $25, $35, $45, $55, $65+

    Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity. There are no tickets or passes required for Dine LA Restaurant Week. Simply dine out at a participating restaurant, ask for the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and try a new dish or enjoy an old favorite. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

    We are so proud to announce that 14 restaurants of all cuisines and experiences are joining in this edition to represent Old Pasadena.  Three of these are Michelin-rated venues noted with an M.  Participating Old Pasadena restaurants: 

     

    Restaurant Cuisine Price Options
    Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery M American Lunch $45
    Dinner $65+
    Outdoor
    All India Café Indian Lunch $25  Dinner $35 Outdoor
    Bodegon No. 69 Latin Lunch $25
    Dinner $65+
    Outdoor
    Bone Kettle Asian Dinner $65+ Outdoor
    Fishwives M Seafood Lunch $35  Dinner $45 Outdoor
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Japanese Lunch $25  Dinner $45  
    Kaviar Sushi Bar Sushi Dinner $65+  
    Maestro Mexican Dinner $55 Outdoor
    Mama M Sushi Japanese Dinner $65+ Outdoor
    Mi Piace Italian Lunch $15  Dinner $65+ Outdoor
    Neighbors & Friends American Lunch $25  
    Perle M French Dinner $65+ Outdoor
    Pez Coastal Kitchen Seafood Lunch $35
    Dinner $65+
     
    Sushi Roku - Pasadena Sushi Lunch $55 Outdoor

     

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 6, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 7, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 8, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 13, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 14, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 15, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 20, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Pokemon GO Tour Los Angeles 2026, Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am Pokemon GO Tour Los Angeles 2026, Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am
    Pokemon GO Tour: Kalos February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026
    9:00 am–5:00 pm
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    Pokemon GO Tour: Kalos

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    Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles comes to the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium on February 20–22, 2026. Experience an exclusive in-person Pokémon GO event in Los Angeles!

    Experience two Pokémon GO in-person events, then join millions of Trainers around the world for the global celebration!

    Pokémon from the Kalos region are gathering for a mega GO Tour celebration! Team up with Trainers near and far to discover new stories inspired by the Kalos region featured in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y—who knows which Pokémon you’ll encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos!

    Inspired by a place where dreams and adventures begin, Pokémon GO Tour is bringing the Kalos region to life in Los Angeles! Embark on a journey of beauty and bonds as you collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person.

    All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

    Please note: You will only be able to experience the event gameplay within Rose Bowl Stadium during the date and time noted on your event ticket.

    Tickets
    One-day tickets are now on sale for $30. Tickets include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day.

    Need a power up of your own? Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, stop by Old Pasadena to recharge!

     

  • Armory logo, Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am Armory logo, Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am
    Material Prophecies Exhibition February 20, 2026 - August 1, 2026
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    Material Prophecies Exhibition

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    15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Spring
    — Hyperallergic


    Material Prophecies: Craft as Divination brings together eight artists who turn to craft to divine memory, enact ritual, and seek knowledge of the future. Working with earth, fiber, metal, cyanotype, terracotta, and film, they carry ways of understanding the world passed through generations, giving form to what is felt, inherited, and unseen. Through these practices, material becomes both medium and oracle, connecting with Spirit, place, and ancestral knowledge.

    Rooted in the San Gabriel Valley, where cycles of wildfire, floods, winds, and regrowth shape the landscape, the exhibition reflects on time as nonlinear and ever returning. The artist's works echo these rhythms, suggesting that transformation is both inevitable and generative, and that materials remember across distance and lineage.

    The exhibition features works by Jackie Amézquita, April Bey, Calethia DeConto, Emmanuel Louisnord Desir, Joel Gaitan, vanessa german, Sky Hopinka, and Lani Trock.

    Material Prophecies: Craft as Divination
    Friday, Feb 20, 2026 - Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
    Armory Center for the Arts - Caldwell Gallery 
    Galleries open Thursdays through Saturdays 1:00 to 5:00 PM

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 21, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • 44th Black History Festival, Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 am 44th Black History Festival, Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 am
    Black History Festival February 21, 2026
    10:00 am–3:00 pm

    Black History Festival


    10:00am–3:00pm
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    The City of Pasadena and the Black History Planning Committee are pleased to announce that former Pasadena City College track and field athlete and coach Walt Butler will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Black History Festival, happening Saturday, February 21, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Avenue. This year’s theme is “Unifying the Culture & Protecting Our Freedom, Passing the Baton to the Next Generation.”

    Butler is a local sports legend in the community, having had a storied career in high school football and track and field at Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College, and has since been inducted into the Pasadena Sports Hall of Fame. He has long served his community, having helped youth and seniors as well as the local unhoused community by donating shoes from his own sporting goods store to those in need. In 2025, Butler lost his Altadena home of over 60 years in the Eaton Fire, and despite having suffered such a devastating loss, he is ready to rebuild and help his community rebuild alongside him.

    Alongside Butler, Dell and Dudley Stewart will serve as Community Grand Marshals, and the Youth Grand Marshals are Bobby Milton, Carlos Ferreira Gaxiola, Vaughn Cross, Malik Husaini, Danial Jamshidi, Christopher Baghdassarian, Luca Bonnici, and Alec Heberger.

    “We are honored to have Walt Butler as our Grand Marshal for the 2026 Festival,” shares Pixie Boyden, Committee Co-Chair. “He is a shining example of who we are as residents of Pasadena, and a testament to our community. While we still grapple with the long-term effects of the Eaton Fire, we are proud to bring back portions of our festival that were cancelled due to circumstances.”

    Serving as the emcee of the event will be local journalist James Farr, host of Conversation Live: Altadena Rising. Through his radio program, Farr has explored the deep roots of Altadena’s Black community and its resilience in the wake of the Eaton Fire.

    While the parade will not be present this year, the classic car show will make its return, adding to a heartwarming day filled with performances, activities, and much-needed support. Additionally, attendees can enjoy:

    • Youth Performances showcasing local middle and high school talent
    • Live Entertainment from artists representing Pasadena’s vibrant cultural community
    • Food Trucks offering a diverse selection of delicious food options
    • Community Resource Booths staffed by numerous local organizations providing information, services, and support.

     

  • Rare Books Pasadena FEB 21-22, Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 am Rare Books Pasadena FEB 21-22, Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:00 am
    Rare Books Pasadena February 21, 2026 - February 22, 2026

    Rare Books Pasadena

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    Rare Books Pasadena welcomes booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of antiquarian books, fine prints, maps, ephemera. With support from AbeBooks, more than 70 exhibitors from London, Melbourne, New York, and throughout the United States and Canada will fill the historic Raymond Theatre and a second location at the neighboring Courtyard by Marriott ballroom with a dazzling array of rare books and other historical material. 

    The Raymond Theatre, originally named the Crown Theatre, was built in 1921 and became a prominent entertainment venue known for its elegant design and grand architecture. In the late 1970s, it gained fame as Perkins Palace, hosting rock concerts featuring notable acts like Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Devo, Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Guns N’ Roses, Black Flag, and more. 

    Tickets range from $15-25. A weekender pass to the book fair is $25 and includes a limited-edition poster and entry to the fair both days.

    • Saturday, February 21: 10 AM - 6 PM
    • Sunday, February 22: 11 AM - 4 PM 
  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 22, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 27, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

  • Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am Food Tasting Walking Tour, Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 am
    Food Tasting Walking Tour February 28, 2026
    10:30 am–2:00 pm

    Food Tasting Walking Tour

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    Friday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Saturday : 10:30am–2:00pm
    Sunday : 10:30am–2:00pm
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    Experience Old Pasadena in a different way on this Melting Pot Food Tasting Walking Tour. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens on Melting Pot Tours' Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by the special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary.

    What to Expect:

    • Diverse Eateries
    • Retail Therapy if you like, not all tour like to shop but those that do, there are many lovely small shops on this tour!
    • Artisan Chocolates
    • Specialty Bakery
    • Route 66 Centennial Birthday highlights and touchstones on this Old Pasadena Tour

    This walking tour covers 1.25 miles (approx. 5,400 steps) visiting 10 stops, and is about 3.5 hours long.

    Happy Birthday Route 66! The Mother Road, Route 66 in Pasadena along Colorado Blvd, 1926-2026.

    Melting Pot Food Tours will walk and tour along Colorado Blvd and celebrate The Mother Road. She turns 100 on November 11, 2026. We will highlight touchstones and history along this foodie Tour.

    Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up your walk as spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet-stuff havens are sought out on Melting Pot Tours historic Old Pasadena Tour. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district, once just a sunny haven of bountiful orange groves.

    Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by our special merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings with us. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. 

     

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