South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

626 Golden Streets - ArroyoFest
2023-10-29 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Over five years in the making, 626 Golden Streets “ArroyoFest” presented by Metro Los Angeles will return on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The first re-staging of ArroyoFest since it was first hosted in 2003, the event will open the historic Arroyo Seco Parkway for people to walk, bike, skate, and scoot on from 7-11am.
Made possible by Metro Los Angeles’ Open Streets program, in coordination with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and ActiveSGV, “ArroyoFest” will once again connect the cities of Los Angeles, South Pasadena, and Pasadena via a route along SR-110 from Avenue 26 in Lincoln Heights to Glenarm in Pasadena.
Like cicLAvia in Los Angeles, 626 Golden Streets ArroyoFest is a FREE, family-friendly “ciclovia” that temporarily opens streets for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy in a healthy, fun, and novel fashion. The festivities will kick off at 6:45am with an official Opening Ceremony along the event route adjacent to Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena that will feature local dignitaries including the one-and-only Gabe the Sasquatch, self-proclaimed Mayor of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The event is free to the general public and easily accessible via the following Metro A Line stations: Lincoln Cypress, Southwest Museum, and South Pasadena. Attendees can start and stop at any point along the route. Three Activity Hubs will feature cultural performances, family-friendly games and activities, green vendors and community groups, and more.
Participants are encouraged to enjoy the day by foot, bike, skate, skateboard, scooter, or any other form of active mobility. Southbound lanes will be reserved for pedestrians including people on foot, wheelchairs, and young children. Northbound lanes will be reserved for wheeled devices including bicycles, scooters, and skateboards. San Gabriel Valley residents in need of a bicycle for the day may reserve a GoSGV pedal-assist electric bicycle at the South Pasadena activity hub. A map of alternate routes for vehicles during the event can be found here.
For more information, please visit www.626goldenstreets.com.

WHAT: 626 Golden Streets | ArroyoFest presented by Metro
WHEN: Sunday, October 29, 2023 (7-11am)
WHO: All ages, family friendly!
WHERE: South Pasadena, Los Angeles, Pasadena

Musi-Ghoul Review hosted by Jeweled Universe
2023-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena, CA, 91030-3152, United States
Please Join Jeweled Universe for their Third Annual Musi-Ghoul Review!
$20 Entry Fee
When: October 28 @ 7pm
Where: Jeweled Universe
1070 Mission St Unit B
South Pasadena, CA

👻 Boo Bop! Halloween Music Party
2023-10-28 15:00 - 18:00 | CA
Join Minibop at the 3rd Annual BOO BOP! Halloween Music Party. Celebrate with your family and friends at this fun outdoor festival made for the kiddos. There will be costumes, kid sized trick or treating stations, soft-play, face painting, games, activities, storytelling, hair braiding, giveaways and of course special performances by Minibop Music and more.

Broadway on Mission
2023-10-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-09-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena, CA, 91030-3152, United States
A Musical Theater Open Mic hosted by Diana March feat. Richard Berent on Piano
Supportive and inviting atmosphere for performers and audience members!
Prepare 1 – 2 songs, bring sheet music in your key, and prepare to have fun on our magical Starlit Stage!
For early sign-ups or questions, call (626) 399-0066 starting at 12PM day of.
Every Friday 7:30-10:00 PM | $10 Cover

Annual Halloween Spooktacular
2023-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Orange Grove Park, 815 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
This free event offers fun for the entire family with inflatable games, food trucks, live music, and more!
When: Friday, October 27, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Orange Grove Park, located at 815 Mission St., South Pasadena.
For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (626) 403-7380 or by email at specialevents@southpasadenaca.gov.

Open Mic on Mission at Jeweled Universe
2023-10-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-10-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-09-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena, CA, 91030-3152, United States
Singers, Songwriters, & Musicians Open Mic hosted by Diana March
Supportive and inviting atmosphere for performers and audience members!
Available equipment includes: Piano, guitars, ukulele, congas, bass, microphones, amps, & a great sound system.
For early sign-ups or questions, call (626) 399-0066 starting at 12PM day of.
Every Thursday 7:30-10:00 PM | $10 Cover

Fall Landscape Class: Rainwater Harvesting (Virtual)
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Water Smart Workshops
Upper District hosts a variety of workshops that offer useful tips and how-to information on water efficient topics such as sustainable landscaping, turf removal methods, DIY greywater home systems, and leak detection and repair. Classes are open to the public and are free of charge. Some classes are offered in Mandarin and/or Spanish.
Upper District hosts the following workshop classes:

California Friendly Landscape Training for Residents
Turf Removal
Leak Detection
Garden Design
Professional Series

Learn more and Register: https://upperdistrict.org/water-smart-workshops/

Restoration Concert: Cecilia Tsan and Steven Vanhauwaert
2023-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Library Community Room
1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tickets are $25 at the door

Elizabeth House 2023 Gala: Night Under the Stars
2023-10-21 17:30 | Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Dr, Glendale, CA, 91208, United States

Fall Arts Crawl
2023-10-21 15:00 - 21:00 | South Pasadena, Mission St and Fair Oaks Ave
A Free Neighborhood-Night-on-the-Town with Art, Music, Shopping, Food and Friends!
Artists, musicians, and merchants will celebrate the fall season with another fun and family-friendly South Pasadena Arts Crawl on Saturday, October 21.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the South Pasadena Arts Crawl welcomes the community to this free event which offers art exhibition and interactive activities, open houses, food and drink specials, and sales throughout the business district. Mission Street, and adjacent blocks, will be lively with event activities.
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Fall Landscape Class: Landscape Transformation on a Budget (IN-PERSON)
2023-10-14 09:00 - 10:00 | CA

South Pasadena Farmers Market
2023-10-12 16:00 - 20:00 | South Pasadena Farmers’ Market, 913 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
The South Pasadena Farmers Market is a California certified farmers’ market offering fresh, California grown produce and delicious hot foods every Thursday afternoon (except Thanksgiving) in South Pasadena. Exit the Gold Line at the South Pasadena station – we’re right there! Open 4pm to 8pm in Spring/Summer and 4pm to 7pm in Fall/Winter.
Read more on the Farmers’ Market website.

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 | South Pasadena Farmers’ Market, 913 Meridian Avenue, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
When: October 12, 2023
Time: 4-6pm
Where: South Pasadena Farmers Market
905 Meridian Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030 United States

Fall Landscape Class: Good-bye Grass: Qualify for a Turf Replacement Rebate (Virtual)
2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CA

South Pasadena Public Library Community Blood Drive
2023-10-06 10:30 - 16:30 | South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
South Pasadena Public Library Community Blood Drive Friday
To schedule your life-saving appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: SOPASLIB. ON THE DAY OF THE DRIVE: Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions.

When: October 6, 2023 @ 10:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030

All Things Trees: A Presentation by Arborist Richard McLeod
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:00 | South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
“All Things Trees” Cosponsored by the Library, South Pasadena Beautiful and the City of South Pasadena. The program will feature a presentation by Richard McLeod, Arborist Representative for Bartlett Tree Experts, titled “Let’s Show the Trees Some Love”.
When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Where: Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030

ShopTalk
2023-10-02 08:00 | The Daily by HC, 1119 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
ShopTalk Business Breakfast: A chance to network and learn – a ‘master class’ for small businesses!
ShopTalk Breakfast is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am. It’s a chance to meet other business owners and community leaders and hear an informative and interesting presentation on a business-related topic! Mark your calendars – there is always something new to hear or someone new to meet!
Presentation details go out to the Shoptalk mailing list each month. Join the Shoptalk mailing list.
The Daily by HC
1119 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena

Member Price: $25
Guest Price: $30
Full breakfast included

Free Flu Vaccination Clinic
2023-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | South Pasadena Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, 91030, United States
Free Flu Vaccination Clinic The South Pasadena Senior Center, in partnership with Huntington Health, will host a free flu shot clinic.
When: September 27 @ 9am – 11am
Where: South Pasadena Senior Center
1102 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030

SPEF Food for Thought
2023-09-27 | CA
ONE DAY, ONE CAUSE, ONE COMMUNITY
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce coordinate annually with local eateries for a community dine-around. Food For Thought provides residents an opportunity to get together with friends, family, and co-workers throughout the day in support of the school district, while local restaurants donate 10% of all sales, all day, to SPEF.
If you are a local restaurant wishing to participate, please contact our office for more information: (626) 441-5810 ext. 1163 or email Stacey Petersen at spetersen@spef4kids.org.
More information: https://spef4kids.org/fundraising-events/spef-food-4-thought/

Restoration Concert Series Begins
2023-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
When: September 24, 2023 at 4:00pm
Where: Library Community Room
1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tickets are $25 at the door

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Calibrate Grooming
2023-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Please Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Calibrate Grooming!
When: September 23, 2022 @ 12:00 pm
Where: 915 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Fall Landscape Class: Gardening for Shade and Other Landscaping Challenges (IN-PERSON)
2023-09-23 09:00 - 10:00 | CA
