Looking for Something To Do? Free Events June 27 to July 3

Here are events scheduled Saturday, June 27, to Friday, July 3.

All events are free, so take a look -- and don't you dare say there's nothing to do in Pasadena! 

The Pasadena Summer Youth Chamber Orchestra will perform Mozart, Kreisler, Bruch and Schumann Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.

Urban meets highbrow when Black Violin performs a groundbreaking blend of contemporary and classical music Saturday, June 27, at 8 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. A pre-concert festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner at the park. 

 

Everyone is invited to the Pasadena Museum of History for Happy Birthday Pasadena: Forward Motion! on Sunday, June 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. View fascinating cars, bicycles and other vehicles that were innovative for their time, explore the exhibitions When Johnny Came Marching West: How the Civil War Shaped Pasadena and Thaddeus Lowe: Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army, enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, crafts workshops and children's activities and have a piece of birthday cake (Mayor Tornek will cut the first piece) to mark the 129th year since Pasadena's incorporation as a city.

Legendary jazz singer Barbara Morrison will perform Sunday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. A pre-concert festival will begin at 5:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner at the park.

Science humorist Dave Zobel will host a multimedia presentation about the popular CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory Monday, June 29, at 1 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center. You do not have to be a member to attend.

The Pasadena Master Chorale will present the world premiere of Earth Speaks by composer in residence Reena Esmail Monday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church. 

Free Adoption Day at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is   Tuesday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all available animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets and reptiles.

Pam Kay and the Tap Chicks will perform lively dance routines and Vaudeville-style comedy in clever costumes Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. in the band shell at Memorial Park. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner at the park.

Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Michael Sellers will perform Wednesday, July 1, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. for the popular Music at Noon recital series at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Feel free to bring a sack lunch.

The classic Disney film Johnny Tremain (1957, NR) starring Hal Stalmaster and Luana Patten will be shown on the big screen Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library. Based on the popular children's book by Esther Hopkins Forbes, 14-year-old Johnny is drawn into the American Revolution and learns about life and himself along the way.

Join in the International Olympic Day celebration Wednesday, July 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Crawford Family Forum at Southern California Public Radio. A number of Olympic medalists will speak. Although the event is free, reservations are required.

Rhythm Child will perform interactive reggae, rock and soul for children (and everyone) Thursday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. A pre-concert festival will begin at 5:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner at the park.

Admission to the Pasadena Museum of California Art is free the first Friday (and third Thursday) of every month. On Friday, July 3, from noon to 5 p.m. see the exhibitions "Someday Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent" and "Alexandra Grant and Steve Roden: These Carnations Defy Language" as well as ongoing exhibitions and everything else the museum has to offer.

Into the Woods (2014, PG) starring Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp will be shown on the big screen Friday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at the Pasadena Senior Center. You do not have to be a member to attend. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse a curse put on their family tree.

The first Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. is Free Admission Night at the Norton Simon Museum. On Friday, July 3, enjoy the current exhibition "Human/Nature: Photographers Constructing the Natural World" and everything else the museum has to offer.  

Take a tour of the Tournament House any Thursday at 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. through Aug. 27. Owned by the City of Pasadena, the former Wrigley Estate is home to the Tournament of Roses Association. A docent will lead you through the 18,500-square-foot Italian Renaissance mansion built in 1906. In addition to 21 magnificent rooms, you'll see displays related to Rose Bowl Games, Rose Queens and their Courts and plenty of historic memorabilia from football trophies to tiaras. Then visit the adjacent Wrigley Gardens with 1,500 varieties of roses. 


SAVE THE DATES!
Movies in Parks begin Tuesday, July 7
The Old Pasadena Film Festival begins Thursday, July 9.

Photo credits: Dave Zobel, Pasadena Master Chorale, Gannett Company, Kossen Talent, Pam Kay and the Tap Chicks, Michael Sellers, Walt Disney Productions, International Olympic Committee, Rhythm Child, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Langley Filmbox, Pasadena Museum of History, Norton Simon Museum, Tournament of Roses Association.