All events are free, so take a look -- and don't you dare say there's nothing to do in Pasadena!
Singing/songwriting duo Jim and Sam will perform Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. in the courtyard at One Colorado.
South Lake Avenue Business District's Rooftop Cinema Series presents "Hook" (1991, PG) starring Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams Saturday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. on the roof of Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S. Lake Ave. When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit to challenge his old enemy. While the event is free, you must have a ticket, Bring a beach chair and arrive as early as 6 p.m. for DJ music. Bring a picnic or purchase dinner at the event.
The Yuval Ron Ensemble will perform world music Saturday, Aug. 20, 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.
The FluteSonic Orchestra will perform Sunday, Aug. 21, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library.
Claudia Lennear and The New Ash Grove Players will perform folk, country, blues and bluegrass Sunday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket plus a picnic or purchase food at the park. A pre-concert festival will begin at 3 p.m.
The Chambers Brothers Featuring Joe and Willie Chambers will perform their hits and more Sunday, Aug. 21, 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.
The Playhouse District Summer Jazz Concert Series presents Tony Inzalaco Sunday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the courtyard outside Vroman's Bookstore.
Dr. Lee Scott Thiesen, an expert on food, culture and Latin American history, will make a presentation titled "Xocalatl" (Chocolate) Monday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. in the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center. Learn the captivating history of chocolate from the discovery of cacao trees hundreds of years ago to the present day -- a story of intrigue and desire with wondrous culinary and scientific aspects. Chocolate tasting will follow the talk. Reservations are required: Call 626-795-4331. You do not have to be a member of the Pasadena Senior Center to attend.
Pasadena Senior Center's Concerts in the Park presents Lisa Haley & the Zydekats performing Cajun and zydeco music Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket plus a picnic. You do not have to be a senior or a member of the Pasadena Senior Center to attend.
Sonia Lee and Menghua Lin will perform piano works for four hands Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. for the popular Music at Noon recital series at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.
"Chariots of Fire" (1981, PG) starring Ben Cross and Ian Charleson will be shown Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium at Central Library. Two British track athletes, one Jewish and the other Christian and each with a very personal reason for running, compete in the 1924 Olympics in Paris. Based on a true story.
Moonlight Movies at Paseo Colorado presents "Zootopia" (2016, PG) with the voice talents of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. A rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox team up to solve a mystery. Come as early as 6:30 p.m. to snag your seats.
Marley's Ghost will perform bluegrass Thursday, Aug. 25, 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.
Jan Sanders, director of the Pasadena Public Library system since 2005, is retiring after a 45-year career. Stop by a community reception and thank her for her service Friday, Aug. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the west patio at Central Library. Refreshments will be provided. Email chany@cityofpasadena.net with your RSVP.
Members of the Villa-Parke Community Center boxing program will compete in the first ever Centennial Square Boxing Show Friday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in front of Pasadena City Hall.
Rising Latino stars including Los Rakas and Stefano Vieni will perform Friday, Aug. 26, 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.
Photo credits: Mike Zwahlen, Amblin Entertainment, Yuval Ron Music, Hollywood Improv, Innovative Percussion Inc., Kathy from Honduras, Lisa Haley & the Zydekats, L.A. Cicero, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Walt Disney Pictures, Marley's Ghost, Pasadena Now, Juan H, Remezcla, SXSW.
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