Discover January 2016
ROSE BOWL ACTIVITIES
POST PARADE: SHOWCASE OF FLOATS | JAN 1-3
4-6:30pm > PASADENA, E. Sierra Madre Blvd. & E. Washington Blvd.
Following the Rose Parade, walk within a few feet of the floats and see the detail of each creative display! tournamentofroses.com
ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET | JAN 10
9am-3pm > PASADENA, The Rose Bowl
Vintage treasure hunters & bargain seekers flock to discover antiques, vintage clothing, local art & specialty products. rosebowlstadium.com
ENTERTAINMENT
ABBAMANIA – NIGHT FEVER | JAN 9
8pm > ARCADIA Performing Arts Foundation
Be sure not to miss a fabulous show featuring the best of ABBA and the Bee Gees! Go back in time when they ruled pop music. arcadiapaf.org
FUN FLICK FRIDAY: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 | JAN 15
3:30pm > ALTADENA Public Library
Hotel owner Dracula is concerned his half-human grandson Dennis isn’t embracing his vampire heritage. altadenalibrary.org
BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK | JAN 19-FEB 13
All Day > GLENDORA Public Library
Choose from a selection of mysterious books waiting for you to “pick up” and “check out.” Drawing for prizes will be available too! ci.glendora.ca.us
LOCAL CUISINE
FAMILY, FRIENDS & FOOD TRUCKS | JAN 7
5:30-9pm > Mt. Sierra College, MONROVIA
This FREE event includes vendors, great food, and music for all ages to enjoy. Donations welcome. mtsierra.edu
PASADENA CHEESEBURGER WEEK | JAN 10-16
Times Vary > Various PASADENA Restaurants
Celebrate the birth of the cheeseburger when 40 of Pasadena’s favorite restaurants, lounges & burger joints offer their signature burgers and deals at this annual event. pasadenarestaurantweek.com
EXPLORE NATURE
MUSIC IN THE CHINESE GARDEN | JAN 6, 13, 20, 27
1-3pm > SAN MARINO, Huntington Library
Enjoy traditional Chinese music in the garden, as a different solo musician performs weekly on classical Chinese instruments. huntington.org
SNOW DAY AT LACY PARK | JAN 30
10am-2pm > SAN MARINO, Lacy Park
40 tons of snow will be delivered for sledding, throwing snowballs and making snowmen. ci.san-marino.ca.us
ARTS
OUTSIDE IN EXHIBIT | THROUGH JAN 10
12-5pm > PASADENA, Art Center’s Williamson Gallery
An exhibit themed around the ascendance of street art in visual culture, in celebration of Art Center’s 85th anniversary. williamsongallery.net/outsidein
ART FOR TOTS: DANCE | JAN 19
11am and 1pm > LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, Descanso Gardens
Invertigo Dance Theatre returns to Descanso Gardens with an interactive dance for all ages. Part of FREE 3rd Tuesday. descansogardens.com
CREATIVE ARTS GROUP FACULTY SHOW | JAN 29
7-9pm > SIERRA MADRE, 108 N. Baldwin Ave.
Opening night of an exhibit of work created by the Creative Arts Group instructors. Continuities through Feb 26th. creativeartsgroup.org
LA BOARD GAME JAM | JAN 30
11am-11pm > PASADENA, 87 N. Raymond Ave.
Ten teams have 5 hours to brainstorm, design & complete a board game with an identical set of materials. Winners receive prizes! laboardgamejam.com
MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL | JAN 30
12-5pm > Local Museums & more!
LA CAÑADA , Descanso Gardens
PASADENA, Armory Center for the Arts
PASADENA, USC Pacific Asia Musuem
PASADENA, Pasadena Museum of California Art
Over 20 museums – presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history and science – open their doors for visitors FREE of charge. socalmuseums.org
DO-IT-YOURSELF FUN
LEGO STORE MINI MODEL BUILD | JAN 5-6
5-7pm > GLENDALE Galleria
The LEGO store hosts a FREE mini model build for kids to take home with them. Ages 6 to 14, registration required. stores.lego.com
FAMILY DAY: A ROOM OF YOUR OWN | JAN 9
1-3pm > PASADENA, Norton Simon Museum
See the intimate settings of Édouard Vuillard’s lithographs & create a 3D model with your friends & family. FREE with admission. nortonsimon.org
EXPLORING NATURE & WATERCOLOR | JAN 16
2pm-3:30pm > PASADENA Museum of California Art
Venture outside the Museum to sketch and paint a watercolor based on their findings. All ages and FREE! pmcaonline.org
