Your Weekly Guide to South Pasadena
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Upcoming Events
Oct9
In-N-Out Cover To Cover Club
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Kids ages 4-12 can earn free In-N-Out burgers by reading 5 books or 300 minutes. Sign ups start Saturday, October 3 – November 14. Child must be present with parent to pick up certificates.
Oct9
All Abilities Club at 10:00 AM
Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St, 91030
Join the South Pasadena Public Library for our monthly program geared toward adults with developmental disabilities. During club meetings we watch movies, make crafts, and encourage a welcoming and safe environment for…
Oct9
Family Retro Game Night at 3:00 PM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
On Friday, September 11, October 9, and November 13, from 3:00–5:00 PM, gather your family and join us for an afternoon of classic board games! Ages 5 and up.
Oct9
Lodge Room and Pretty But Wicked present
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
@. The quartet of Zack Borzone (vox), Jack Tobias (synth), Sam Pickard (drums), and Saguiv Rosenstock (guitar) display an innate ability to translate a primitive spirit into a modern form.
Oct10
Saturday Storytimes at 10:30 AM
South Pasadena Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Children's Room every Saturday at 10:30 AM from September 15 to November 21.
Oct10
Citrus Talk & Tasting with Culinary Historian George Geary
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
On Saturday, October 10, from 2:00–3:00 PM in the Library Community Room, explore the history of citrus in Southern California with culinary historian and author of Citrus, Illustrated, George Geary.
Oct10
Y La Bamba – Ojos De Sol – 10th Anniversary Tour
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Vanessa Zamora, Emma Platais. To declare one thematic narrative fromLucha, Y La Bamba’s seventh album, would be to chisel away a story within a story within a story into the illusion of something singular.“Luchais a…
Oct12
Flamenco Performance
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
On Monday, October 12, from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Library Community Room, experience the passion, rhythm, and artistry of flamenco during this special live performance.
Oct12
Community Services Commission
1424 Mission Street
Community Services Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m.
Oct12
The Blasting Company – plays Over the Garden Wall
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
This VIP add-on DOES NOT include a ticket, and you must have a ticket to purchase one.– VIP First Entry to the Venue– Unplugged Set & Q&A with Justin and Josh– (1) Signed Poster– (1) Blasting Company Tote Bag– (1) Photo…
Oct13
Tuesday Storytimes
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from September 15 to November 21.
Oct13
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena.
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street,
Oct13
The Blasting Company – plays Over the Garden Wall
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
This VIP add-on DOES NOT include a ticket, and you must have a ticket to purchase one.– VIP First Entry to the Venue– Unplugged Set & Q&A with Justin and Josh– (1) Signed Poster– (1) Blasting Company Tote Bag– (1) Photo…
Oct13
Highland Park Farmers' Market
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM • N. Figueroa & Avenue 58, Highland Park
Weekly certified farmers market on N. Figueroa. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, tamales, pan dulce, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. (323) 449-4100.
Oct14
Walk 'n' Talk Club
South Pasadena Public Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 91030
Walk 'n' Talk Club takes place on the second Wednesday of every month at the Library.
Oct14
Public Works Infrastructure Commission
1424 Mission Street, 91030
Public Works Infrastructure Commission…
Oct14
Lodge Room and Aquarium Drunkard present
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Nicole McCabe, Henry Solomon, M.A. Tiesenga saxophone trio, DJ Aquarium Drunkard. Giraffe brings together four adventurous musicians from across the worlds of psychedelic rock, jazz, improvisation, and experimental…
Oct15
Thursday Storytime at 10:30 AM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room every Thursday at 10:30 AM from September 15 to November 21.
Oct15
Thursday Storytime at 11:00 AM
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us for Storytime! Join the fun in the Library Community Room every Thursday at 11:00 AM from September 15 to November 21.
Oct15
Cultural Heritage Commission Meeting
The South Pasadena Cultural Heritage Commission will be conducted in-person from the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr. Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission St,
Oct15
South Pasadena Farmers' Market
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Meridian Ave & Mission St, South Pasadena
Weekly certified farmers market featuring fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan vendors. EBT/Cal Fresh accepted.
Oct16
LEGO® Free Play at 3:00 PM
South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Use your imagination to create with LEGO® blocks at LEGO® Free Play.
Oct16
Silent Film Screening - "The Phantom Carriage" at 7:00 PM
Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
Join us on Friday, October 16th at 7:00 PM for a silent film screening with live piano accompanist.
Oct16
Lodge Room, Stones Throw and KCRW present
Doors 6:00 pm, Show 6:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Sudan Archives, N8NOFACE, Gabriel Da Rosa, Angela Muñoz. All Ages.Ins and out until 6pm.Kids 10 and under free.$1.00 per ticket sold to to benefit Luther Burbank Middle School and Franklin High School Music…
Oct17
Mahjong with the South Pasadena Chinese American Club
South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, 91030
On Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM in the Library Community Room, learn and play mahjong while discovering the history and cultural traditions behind this beloved game.
Oct17
Emergency Preparedness and Community Fair
Get ready, South Pasadena! The City invites residents of all ages to the Emergency Preparedness and Community Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound Avenue.
South Pasadena Fire Department, 817 Mound Avenue, 91030
Oct17
Fall Arts Crawl: Oktober-Fiesta
The City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Fall Arts Crawl: Oktober-Fiesta, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Oct17
Lodge Room, Stones Throw and KCRW present
Doors 2:00 pm, Show 2:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Aloe Blacc, Tuxedo DJ set (Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One), A-Trak, DāM-Funk, J.ROCC (Donuts 20th Anniversary Set), Karriem Riggins, Wildchild & DJ Romes, Mndsgn, Rasco & Planet Asia, Koreatown Oddity, The Architect…
Oct18
Lodge Room, Stones Throw and KCRW present
Doors 2:00 pm, Show 2:00 PM • Lodge Room, 104 N Ave 56, Highland Park
Egyptian Lover, John Carroll Kirby, Bardo, Michi, Gary Wilson, Jerry Paper, Lionmilk, Vex Ruffin, Maylee Todd, Kyle Mooney. All Ages.Ins and out until 6pm.Kids 10 and under free.$1.00 per ticket sold to to benefit…
Oct19
Toddler Dance Party at 4:00 PM
Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Geared toward ages 1 to 3 years old, Toddler Dance Parties are fun and exploratory dance-alongs led by library staff. Attendees and their guardians will dance to family-friendly action songs that encourage kinetic…