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Friday, September 9, 2016

Looking for Something to Do? Free Events September 10 to 16


Here are free events scheduled Saturday, July 10, to Friday, July 16.

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


U.S. Elevator will perform original works inspired by visionary '60s and '70s bands such as The Beatles, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Gram Parsons and The Hollies Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket plus a picnic or purchase dinner at the park. A pre-concert festival will begin at 6:30 p.m.


Vocal music from the 1300s to today, arranged for women's voices, will be presented Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library. Sponsored by Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena.

Barbara Morrison will perform jazz Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket plus a picnic or purchase dinner at the park. A pre-concert festival will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Children and families are invited to celebrate Roald Dahl Day Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Children's Story Room and West Patio at Central Library with birthday cake, crafts, a musical revue on film, a quiz to test your Dahl novel knowledge, prizes and a special presentation about the author's life.

Jazz vocalist VR Smith and an ensemble will perform Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. for the popular Music at Noon recital series at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.


"The Road to Morocco" (1942, NR) starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby will be shown Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library. Two carefree castaways on a desert shore find an Arabian Nights city where they compete for the hand of Princess Shalmar as madcap adventures ensue.

The Orange County Guitar Orchestra will perform music from around the world Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library.

Albert Lee will perform rockabilly Thursday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic or purchase dinner at the park. A pre-concert festival will begin at 6:30 p.m.


"Casablanca" (1942, NR) starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman will be shown Friday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center. A cynical American expatriate meets a former lover in Morocco in 1941 with unforeseen complications. You do not have to be a member of the Pasadena Senior Center to attend.

Fiestas Patrias Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Villa-Parke Community Center will celebrate the independence of 18 Latin American countries with live music, dance performances, children's activities, boxing and soccer exhibitions and much more. 

BMI Summer Nights presents rising Latin stars including Sin Color and ¡Aparato! Friday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket plus a picnic or purchase dinner at the park. A pre-concert festival will begin at 6:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE!

Fire Station 34 on Del Mar near Holliston will host an open house the morning of Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. with tours, big red fire trucks, demonstrations and more.

Sept. 17 to 23 is Constitution Week throughout the U.S. In Pasadena, the Martin Severance Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will host three free activities at two public libraries that you won't want to miss!

Details will be included in my next Free Events blog post.








Photo credits: U.S. Elevator, I Wall Free, Barbara Morrison, The Conversation, John Gross Music, Paramount Pictures, Orange County Guitar Orchestra, Warner Bros. Women's West, Sin Color, ¡Aparato!

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