Arts events in Pasadena

Check out happening arts events all around Pasadena, CA

Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO!, CHANMINA, MAN WITH A MISSION, 10-FEET in Pasadena

 Sat, 16 May at 03:30 pm Brookside at the Rose Bowl

Gabor Mate Tickets Pasadena Civic Auditorium CA (Los Angeles LA area)

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101-2308, United States

2nd Pasadena Armenian Festival @ Victory Park. May 30, 2026

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Victory Park

Jackalope Pasadena: Spring 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Central Park (Pasadena)

Foodieland

 Thu, 02 Jul at 04:00 pm Rose Bowl Stadium - Pasadena

Terry Crews signs Terry’s Many Hats

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 23

Pasadena Front Row Card Show - Cards, Comics & Collectibles

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Pasadena Convention Center

Pasadena, CA Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm Der Wolf USD 7 to 31

Pasadena Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm Behind Bars USD 0 to 23

The Lizard & El Sol

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Pasadena Playhouse

Free First Friday at the Norton Simon Museum

 Fri, 03 Apr at 04:00 pm 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91105

Matt Haig discusses The Midnight Train

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 pm Pasadena Presbyterian Church USD 42

International Gem & Jewelry Show - Pasadena, CA (July 2026)

 Fri, 17 Jul at 12:00 pm Pasadena Convention Center

Designer Con Pasadena

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Pasadena Convention Center

Artazan

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Pasadena Convention Center

SoCal Etsy Guild Market Pasadena

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm The Paseo

Free Kids Event: Ocean Discovery Featuring Do-A-Dot Art!® (Pasadena)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Lakeshore Learning Store Free

Andrew McCarthy discusses & signs Who Needs Friends

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 35

Justin Nozuka in Pasadena

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm Healing Force of the Universe

Cultura | Paint, Sip & Sing: Mother's Day

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm Kulturas USD 82

Maria Semple, with Jennette McCurdy, discusses & signs Go Gentle

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Pasadena Presbyterian Church USD 42

✨Holy Fire® Reiki 1 & 2 Certification – Pasadena, CA✨

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:30 pm theAC Awareness Center USD 295 to 589

24th Annual Pasadena Police Department Car Show

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am 100 Garfield Ave USD 0 to 45

AKASSA Makers Market: In Full Bloom

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Whimsy Pasadena Free

Pasadena Bead & Design Show

 Fri, 31 Jul at 10:00 am Pasadena Convention Center

Beam Me Up Burlesque

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm Crown City Dance USD 23

Omar Velasco album release, Ny Oh

 Sun, 10 May at 08:00 pm 1200 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91106, United States

Leonard Maltin & Jessie Maltin discuss & sign Family Movie Night Menus

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 0 to 36

Kelly Yang, in conversation with Lisa Ling, discusses & signs The Take

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91101

Jane Smiley presents Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 36

Queendom Movie Night Presents: MICHAEL

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Regal Paseo USD 18

BAROQUE IN BLOOM

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Rothenberg Hall

Pasadena Symphony: America @ 250

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 131 S St. John Ave., Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91105

The Tallis Scholars : Mysteries and Miracles

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:30 pm St. Andrew Church USD 55 to 135

Pasadena Friday Paint Nite with Boozy Pigments

Fri, 27 Mar Hilton Hotel Pasedena

Art of Portraiture with Sony - Pasadena

 Sat, 16 May at 01:30 pm Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 0 to 17

LitFest in the Dena 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Pasadena Presbyterian Church Free

Main Series No. 5: Familiar | Forgotten | Fresh

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:00 pm 100 North Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA, 91106

WEAVING WORKSHOP: PALM FROND BASKETRY

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am 4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91103

April Membership Meeting and Lunch: Jean Stern on Edgar Payne

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:30 pm El Portal Restaurant USD 55 to 71

Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" at The Crush Pad by Jones Coffee Roasters

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:45 pm The Crush Pad

Spring Cheese Board Workshop

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:30 pm Neighbors & Friends USD 129

Leifur James

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm 1200 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91106, United States

Pasadena Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Hyatt Place Pasadena USD 99 to 189

Crafting Cinematic Social Media - Pasadena

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Samys Camera Pasadena USD 27 to 43

Cece Coakley

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm 1200 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91106, United States

Crafting Meet-Up

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm 4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91103

Do You Really Need More Than One Light? with Rory Lewis - Pasadena

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:30 am Samy's Camera USD 365

MFA Wellness Expo 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Pasadena Convention Center Free

Vintage Photography & Model Shoot with Sigma Ambassador Lindsey Ruth - Pasadena

 Sat, 06 Jun at 03:00 pm Samy's Camera USD 38

Crochet for Pets Beginner Workshop

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Pasadena Humane USD 45

“It’s Gone!” | Art Heists in History

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Pasadena Museum of History USD 13 to 18

Mother's Day Cheese Board Workshop

 Sun, 10 May at 02:30 pm Neighbors & Friends USD 129

Bach Encounters Vivaldi / The Weimar Years: 1708-1717

 Sat, 18 Apr at 04:00 pm Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church USD 18 to 45

Women's Music Mixer

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am Iman's Music Studio Free

Creative Cat Photography Workshop with Anabel DFlux - Pasadena

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Samys Camera Pasadena USD 59

Photographing the Gardens at the Huntington Library with Art Ramirez

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 153

Paint & Sip

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm 2495 E Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91104

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 1 with Art Ramirez - Pasadena

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:00 am Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 59

Color Theory for Photographers:Using Lightroom Classic & Photoshop Pasadena

 Sat, 09 May at 02:00 pm Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 158

Ceramic Painting Workshop in Pasadena – Paint Your Own Pottery

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Hyatt Place Pasadena USD 79 to 99

Speedlights Off Camera with George Simian - Pasadena

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Samys Camera Pasadena USD 184

CAC Paint/Sculpt-Out with an authentically attired Napoleonic Model

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Pasadena Museum of History USD 0 to 10

The Master Print with Natasha Calzatti - Pasadena

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 164

Amy Coombe discusses & signs Stay for a Spell

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 0 to 36

Embroidery Social (free): LA State Historic Park

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Pasadena Heritage USD 0 to 13

CJ Leede, in conversation with Kyle Kouri, discusses & signs Headlights

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Vroman's Bookstore USD 35

PCC Opera presents "Dido and Aeneas" and "Gianni Schicchi"

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:30 pm Sexson Auditorium - C 230 USD 5 to 12

Strings & Things: Open Fiber Arts Club

 Sat, 04 Apr at 11:30 am 2057 N Los Robles Ave Free

Friday & Saturday Night Live: Classic Tributes of Standards, Jazz & Rock.

 Fri, 24 May at 07:00 pm Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub USD 30 to 40

Writing Workshop at The Open Book Pasadena

 Sun, 12 Apr at 04:00 pm 300 E Colorado Blvd #161 Free

Meet The Author: Randall Barnes at The Open Book Pasadena

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:30 pm 300 E Colorado Blvd #161 Free

Annual Grand Art Critique– May 7, 2026 Historic Maxwell House, Pasadena

 Thu, 07 May at 01:00 pm The Maxwell House USD 18 to 39

1906 Fényes Mansion Tour

 Fri, 02 Feb at 12:30 pm Pasadena Museum of History USD 10 to 20

Fire Stories Project

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Boston Court Pasadena Free

The Altadena Build Together Fair

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Victory Park Free

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 2 with Art Ramirez - Pasadena

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Samy's Camera Pasadena USD 69

ICE LA Open House: Culinary Arts Open House

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 521 E Green St Free

Cuban Classical Music in Exile: A Centennial Celebration

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm St. Andrew Catholic Church USD 23 to 39

Beginning Adobe Lightroom Classic with Natasha Calzatti - Pasadena

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:30 am Samy's Photo School Pasadena USD 267

Communication Strategies Training That Drive Success! in Pasadena, CA

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Kintsugi-Making Workshop - A Workshop on Grief, Restoration, and Beauty

 Sat, 13 Jun at 01:00 pm 85 N Raymond Ave USD 125

Solo Book Club: Pick A Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am 2057 N Los Robles Ave Free

Leadership Mastery:Inspire, Motivate & Lead Like a Pro!in Pasadena, CA

 Tue, 24 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Kids Culinary Activities every weekend at The Italian Deli Co

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:30 am 1615 E Washington Blvd Free

Village Connections: Art Journaling

 Thu, 30 Apr Washington Park Community House 700 E Washington Blvd Pasadena CA 91104

Authors and Their Journeys Series

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm Lamanda Park Branch Library Free

Critical Thinking Skills 1 Day Workshop |Pasadena, CA

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Mr. Steve's Comic Book Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr at 11:00 am 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91101

Jiu-Jitsu10-Day FREE Trial and FREE Shirt Promo!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm 75 W Walnut St USD 20

Taco Tumbler Tuesdays

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:00 pm 300 E Colorado Blvd #170 USD 70

Practical Sales Skills 1-Day Workshop | Pasadena, CA

 Thu, 13 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 05:00 pm Pasadena Free

Business Presentations 1 Day Workshop | Pasadena, CA

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Women Empowered Self-Defense Jiu Jitsu: 10-Day FREE trial/Free Shirt promo!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:30 am 75 W Walnut St USD 20

Anger Management 1-Day Workshop | Pasadena, CA

 Fri, 14 Nov For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 779

Curator’s Tour | Cha-Rie Tang: 48 Years of Artistic Innovation in Pasadena

 Thu, 23 Oct at 11:00 am Pasadena Museum of History USD 13 to 18

Public Speaking Mastery: Speak with Confidence & Impact! in Pasadena, CA

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748