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Upcoming Events
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Family Nature Walk SATURDAYS
Enjoy a guided nature walk every Saturday in March with La Jaja Kids at Eaton Canyon Natural Area. Recommended for all ages and families.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, 9 to 11 a.m., free, lajajakids.com
“Ann” with Holland Taylor TO APRIL 24
Written and performed by Emmy Award-winner Holland Taylor, “Ann” pays tribute to Texas Gov. Ann Richards. After successful runs on Broadway and across Texas and Washington, D.C., Holland brings the Tony-nominated performance to Pasadena.
Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molina Avenue, Pasadena, see website for ticket prices, various times, pasadenaplayhouse.org
Butterfly Season at Kidspace Children’s Museum TO MAY 31
Start a new spring tradition with the family by adopting painted lady caterpillars from Kidspace Children’s Museum. Take care of the caterpillars for a few weeks to watch them metamorphosize into butterflies.
Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, tickets start at $14.95, kidspacemuseum.org
Fair Trade Rug Event MARCH 30 TO APRIL 4
Hand-knotted rugs from Pakistan will be available for purchase at Ten
Thousand Villages Pasadena. The event will boast more than 300 rugs, ranging from intricate florals to hand-spun wool natural dye tribals, ranging in size from 2 feet by 3 feet to 10 feet by 14 feet
Ten Thousand Villages, 567 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, free admission, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., bunyaad.com
Nirvanish: A Tribute to Nirvana MARCH 31
Sing along to the grunge godfathers’ greatest hits.
The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, 8:30 p.m., tickets start at $10, themixxclub.com
A madcap adaptation of the beloved children’s story by Theatre 360.
Theatre 360, 2623 E. Foothill Boulevard, Suite 104, Pasadena, $20, theatre360.org
dineLA Restaurant Week APRIL 1 TO APRIL 15
Dine LA Restaurant Week is a 15-day dining event showcasing LA’s culinary diversity. Participating restaurants include Alexander’s Steakhouse, Malbec, Shiro Restaurant, Beer and Claw, All India Café, Il Fornaio, Sage Plant Based Bistro and Brewery, and The Kitchen Italian Café and Pizzeria.
Run Wild My Child Treasure Hunt APRIL 2
Families can explore Pasadena
and find treasures. The prize includes goodies, gear and gift cards from sponsors like Outdoor School Shop, Camelbak, Smartwool, Radio Flyer, Babiators, Klean Kanteen, AllTrails, Bogs, Polarn O. Pyret, Vivo Barefoot Shoes and Quarto Kids. More than $1,000 in prizes in each box.
Various locations, free, runwildmychild.com
Rose Bowl Flea Market APRIL 3
For over 50 years the Rose Bowl Flea Market has been the most well-attended and vendor-profitable flea market in the country. The market is known all over the world because of its quality of vendors and great shoppers of all ages.
The Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, $20 for VIP early admission from 5 to 9 a.m., $10 for general admission from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rosebowlstadium.com
Bride World Expo APRIL 3
Shop and compare wedding venues, florists, photo booths, photographers, disc jockeys, bridal gowns, tuxedos, entertainers, custom invitations and honeymoons. Discover new ideas and find great inspiration from local experts and designers. Activities include a runway-style fashion show, DIY seminars and exhibitors.
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, $6 in advance, $15 at the door, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., brideworld.com Masters of Taste APRIL 3
Masters of Taste celebrates all-things food and beverage on the Rose Bowl Stadium field. The event will be hosted by master chef Vanda Asapahu.
Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, $135 general admission, $195 VIP admission, 3 to 7 p.m., mastersoftastela.com
Helen Hudson APRIL 23
Helen Hudson warbled her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for singing the anthem at every MLB stadium. Still, she’s taking her original songs on the road. She has opened/ performed with entertainers from Don McLean to Billy Crystal but lately is most proud of having taught Kacey Musgraves how to do a handstand.
Coffee Gallery, 2029 Lake Avenue, Altadena, $20, 2 p.m., coffeegallery.com
Altadena Guild of Huntington Hospital’s home and garden tour MAY 1
The 69th annual home and garden tour happens on Mendocino Lane in Altadena, featuring four homes and gardens, vendors, street music, café, car show and community booths. The proceeds go to Huntington Hospital and Huntington Medical Research Center.
