South Pasadena Farmers’ Market (Winter)
2025-05-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (rain or shine – 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.

Open Mic on Mission at Jeweled Universe
2025-05-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-06-26 19:30 - 22:00 and 1 more date | 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

South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Yard Sale
2025-05-09 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | CA
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is having their Yard Sale at the War Memorial Building on Friday May 9th and Saturday May 10th from 8am to 4pm each day. All the proceeds go to help build and decorate our City’s Rose Parade Float. Please see the attached flyer for all the details.

SPMS - Follies Fest & The Follies
2025-05-10 16:30 - 20:30 | South Pasadena Middle School, 1500 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
The SPMS PTA presents “The Follies,” a variety show for the whole family featuring South Pasadena parents, teachers, administrators, a more! All proceeds benefit SPMS’s Wellness Center and the mental health programs. New this year – starting at 4:30 PM is Follies Fest, a community party in the quad of SPMS which will feature food and family fun with musical acts played by local South Pasadena students. Auditorium doors will open at 6:15 PM for The Follies and the show will start at 6:30 PM. You can purchase tickets online here: https://spmspta.org/follies/

Wanderlust: From Jazz Age Paris to Tin Pan Alley
2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission St, Unit B, South Pasadena, CA, 91030-3152, United States
Need a mental vacation? If you’re wistful for the romance, glamour and grace of another time & place…We’ve got you covered with this tuneful tonic for troubling times, featuring rare musical gems from the Jazz Age to the Swinging Era and beyond!
Jeudi Cornejo Brealey, the “Vintage-Voiced Chanteuse” and creator of the wildly popular Jazz-Age juke box musical “Love Outshines the Moon” continues her newest Starlit Stage residency with Joie de Diva monthly cabaret concert series, exploring different musical themes designed to lighten your woes and transport you to a joyous place.
May’s performance takes a walk through Jazz Age Paris, Tin Pan Alley and the Great American Songbook. On this wanderlusty trip, Jeudi’s travel singing companion is Michael Marlen-Starr. Musical Direction by Charlie Harrison.
Concert will feature a post-performance vintage hat sale to benefit our friend & milliner, Andie Cohen-Healy, in the aftermath of her losses in the Eaton Fire. 100% of these hat sales go directly to Andie’s GoFundMe page.
Jeudi says: “The Jeweled Universe is my “Home in Pasadena” (If you know, you know). This special setting is a unique artistic boutique that celebrates the visual, wearable and performing arts. It’s a delightful place filled with treasures perfectly suited for grown up Easter baskets.”
As always, vintage or festive attire is encouraged!
Those who purchase advance tickets will have an opportunity to pre-order a French bistro box of charcuterie delights to enjoy during the performance.
– Traditional Boxes – $18
– Vegetarian Boxes – $15

South Pasadena Pickleball Crown Tournament 5/31
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:30 | Oak Grove Park, South Pasadena, CA
Please join us for the 1st annual South Pasadena Pickleball Crown where competitive fun and community spirit come together to help sponsor scholarships for graduating South Pasadena High School students.

SATURDAY MAY 31st, 2025
ORANGE GROVE PARK, SOUTH PASADENA
8:30am – Check In & Warm Up
9am to 12:30pm – Tournament Play
12:30pm – Awards Ceremony and Pizza/Beer Party hosted by Mamma’s Pizza on Fair Oaks Ave

TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS
Men’s Intermediate, Men’s Advanced
Women’s Intermediate, Women’s Advanced
Mixed Doubles Intermediate, Mixed Doubles Advanced

An Evening with Storyteller Stephen Kearin
2025-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, Unit H, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) invites the community to an unforgettable night of laughter, creativity, and connection at An Evening with Storyteller Stephen Kearin on Sunday, June 1, from 4–6 PM, at Visionarium Live Italian, located at 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena.
This unique fundraising event features a live performance by acclaimed storyteller and actor Stephen Kearin, whose diverse career spans theater, film, video games, and animation. Kearin, a founding member of the renowned improv trio 3 FOR ALL, is known for his voice work in The Sims, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar series, as well as his performances with Cirque Du Soleil and Stanford University.
Guests will enjoy an intimate performance experience, along with a complimentary glass of wine or beer and light fare, all included in the $25 ticket price. Following the show, attendees are invited to stay for dinner at Visionarium, where they’ll receive 10% off their meal, with an additional 10% donated to SPARC.

After Hours Mixer 6/17: South Pasadena Kiwanis Club
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
Please join us for an After Hours Mixer co-hosted by the South Pasadena Kiwanis Club and the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (in the courtyard at 625 Fair Oaks Avenue).
Enjoy tasty bites, beverages, and raffle prizes while you mix and mingle with fellow business owners!
Tuesday, June 17th
5:00pm – 7:00pm
625 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
Members: $10
Non-Members $15

Active Streets - MISSION AT TWILIGHT
2025-06-22 15:00 - 20:00 | CA
Active Streets: Mission at Twilight is on June 22, 2025!
Save the date and join us for a magical evening of active fun under the stars as we celebrate the summer solstice on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 3 PM to 8 PM. This 5-mile open streets event, hosted by SGVCOG and presented by Metro, will transform the streets of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena into a vibrant public playground for walking, biking, skating, and more!
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us—bring your friends, your family, and your pets, and let’s enjoy the streets as they’re meant to be: open and full of life!

Matilda Jr. Session 2 - Young Stars Theatre Academy Summer Camp
2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-07-06 18:00 | Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Ave Suite 100, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States
*UNDER 10 SPOTS REMAINING! SIGN UP TODAY!*
Each camp consists of two camp weeks, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm, culminating in four shows the last weekend of that camp (2 shows on Saturday and 2 shows on Sunday), which all campers will perform in!
Program director Gloria Bennett produced her first theatre camp in the summer of 1997, and has since produced more than 50 camps and nearly 250 shows, most with all-youth casts. YSTA camp is the place for the youth actor who wants to grow as an actor and have the time of their lives.
YSTA camp trains the actor in all aspects of performance, helping their skill set expand while producing a high level show. If your child is up to the challenge, YSTA summer camp is the place for them! Doing theatre helps children with their confidence, communication skills, and ability to work with others.
Camp Information:​
Our camps are designed for all levels of performers (beginners through advanced). You can pay in full when you register, or just hold your spot with a deposit.
Camper Ages: 6-18
Camp & Performance Dates:
Session 2: June 23rd – July 6th
Camp Dates: June 23rd – July 4th; 9 AM – 3 PM
Performance Dates: 4 Performances on July 5th & 6th
Camp Prices:
Non-YSTA Member Fee: $995
YSTA Member Fee: $895
*Note*
All payments will have a 3.75% + 75¢ processing fee to be added to the final totals.

Annual Meeting of the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | South Pasadena Women’s Club, 1424 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, CA, 91030

Healing Together: Our Children's Mental Health After the Eaton Fire
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Pasadena City College, 1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States

Concerts in THE PARK
2025-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Garfield Park, Garfield Park, South Pasadena, CA, 91030, United States

Festival of Balloons - 4th of July
2025-07-04 | CA
Unity in Community: One Nation, One Neighborhood
7:00 am to 11:00 am Kiwanis’ Pancake Breakfast – South Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound.
10:30 am Opening Ceremony – South Pasadena Public Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro
11:00 am Parade – Travels down Mission Street from Diamond Avenue to Garfield Park
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Party in the Park – Garfield Park, 1000 Park Avenue, featuring food vendors, live DJ, inflatables, and games
9:00 pm (gates open at 7:00 pm) Live Concert & Firework Show – South Pasadena High School Stadium, 1401 Fremont Avenue. The day concludes with a live concert featuring Faultline from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and firework show at 9:00pm. Firework tickets can be purchased at southpasadenaca.gov/events Pre-sold tickets are $15 per person. Tickets sold at the door are $20 per person. Children 2 years and under are free.

For more information call 626-403-7380 or email specialevents@southpasadenaca.gov
