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Friday & Saturday: ‘Piles of Pawn’ Returns to Santa Fe Crafts May 1–2 for...
One of South Pasadena’s most beloved specialty shopping events returns next month as 'Piles of Pawn' comes back to Santa Fe Crafts for a...
A Beautiful “Flower Drum Song” from East West Players and JACCC
Angelenos do not miss your golden opportunity to see the rarely produced Rodgers and Hammerstein's "FLOWER DRUM SONG" with a newly updated book by...
Full Cast Announced for BRIGADOON! | Pasadena Playhouse
Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, announces full...
Master Harold and The Boys | Now Playing at Geffen Playhouse
“Master Harold”…and the Boys, written by six-time Tony Award nominee and recipient of the 2011
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Athol...
Weather South Pasadena: Warm & Sunny then Cooling Trend & Showers Forecast This Weekend
Thursday, April 9: Partly sunny and pleasant. High near 78°F. Low around 55°F Thursday night.
South Pasadena Weekend Forecast: Light Showers Likely
A weak weather system...
“A Moveable Feast” – South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents A Revived Signature Event
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will revive one of its most beloved traditions on Sunday, May 3, with the return of its signature...
Author Randall Barnes | Meet the Author at ‘Open Book’ at The Paseo Saturday...
A free, fun Author Talk with Randall Barnes discussing his sci-fi murder mystery "MOME" will be presented at the Open Book bookstore in The...
SPUSD Cites Safety Policy Following Arroyo Vista Incident, but Specific Concerns Remain Unaddressed
Following a vehicle-versus-pedestrian incident involving a child in the school zone near Arroyo Vista Elementary on Monday of this week, the South Pasadena Unified...
Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival “THE STRENGTH WE CARRY” | March 26-29
The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will take place next week March 26-
March 29, 2026 at Theatre 68 Arts Complex with an...
“The Land of Milk and Money” Walking Tour on March 28 | SPPF Hosting...
The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF) will host a guided historical walking tour, “The Land of Milk and Money,” on Saturday, March 28, 2026...
Weather South Pasadena: Breezy Midweek, Warmer Days Ahead
South Pasadena heads into the middle of the week with mild temperatures and increasing winds, followed by a stretch of warmer, sunny weather into...
‘Into the Desert’ by Chris Bray
BY CHRIS BRAY | “Tell Me How This Ends” | on Substack
I’ve been in the desert this weekend, without much in the way of wifi...
RICHARD III Manipulates, Marries and Murders a Path to the Top at A Noise...
Ambition knows no mercy. Guillermo Cienfuegos returns to A Noise Within to direct a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare‘s Richard lll, re-set in 1970s Britain. Starring Ann...
UPDATED: Dead Person Found on Park Bench | Arroyo Drive Above Golf & Soccer...
UPDATE: Additional Details in Arroyo Drive Death Investigation
The South Pasadenan has confirmed new information following the discovery of a deceased man at the Arroyo...
How Bazaar! Arts Crawl Shopping Special ‘Bazaar’ at Hotbox Vintage on Mission Street
The winter South Pasadena Arts Crawl is Saturday, and local vintage hotspot Hotbox Vintage is celebrating with another fantastic market.
How bizarre? How bazaar?...
The Little Mermaid Jr! Auditions February 8th and 9th: Young Stars Theatre Academy Spring...
Young Stars Theatre Academy (YSTA) is thrilled to announce auditions for its Spring production of The Little Mermaid Jr., the beloved Disney classic filled...
THE NOTEBOOK | Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Broadway in Hollywood, present THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired...
California’s Favorite Christmas Dishes vs Modern Holiday Cooking: Taylor Farms Survey Suggests Healthier Habits...
A new national survey from Taylor Farms highlights the Christmas dishes Americans remember most from childhood and points to a growing appetite for healthier,...
Native American Jewelry: “Piles of Pawn” Today & Saturday! Santa Fe Crafts Hosts Very...
Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery — a very special South Pasadena gem for 16 years — is holding its “Piles of Pawn” holiday...
A Noise Within’s beloved “A Christmas Carol” might just be the best holiday party...
A Noise Within’s enchanting production of A Christmas Carol — a stage adaptation by Geoff Elliott that is uniquely faithful to the original novel by Charles Dickens —...
UPDATED WEATHER REPORT | Late Monday Night Edition
Post-Storm Weather Forecast for South Pasadena, Pasadena & the SGV
As of late Monday night, the weekend storm system has fully moved east, leaving behind...
Updated Weather Report: Multi-Day Storm to Impact South Pasadena, Pasadena & Los Angeles
A significant Pacific storm is now on approach, but the forecast has shifted since our earlier report.
What was previously expected to be a Thursday-focused...
Rainstorm Update: Evacuation Warning for Altadena Areas
County of Los Angeles officials have issued Evacuation Warnings for multiple burn-scar zones across Los Angeles County ahead of the anticipated rain event spanning...
Oops, Sorry About That: South Pasadena Emergency Test Message Accidentally Sent to All of...
At approximately 5:52 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, phones across Los Angeles County began receiving a wireless emergency alert test...
Rain Storm Week: Heat Fades, Strong Pacific System To Bring Wind & Rain
Hot weather changing quickly to rain - for a day or two.
The National Weather Service (Los Angeles/Oxnard office) flags a cooling trend beginning Tuesday...
A Dazzling Double Bill: South Pasadena High’s “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go...
Having tackled Shakespeare, Greek mythology, and plays both whimsical and profound, South Pasadena High School Drama’s latest production takes audiences on an exhilarating new...
SPHS DRAMA | ‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind’ & ‘Gone Missing’
The South Pasadena High School Drama Department is proud to present a thrilling evening of two distinct one-act plays that push the boundaries of...
‘Prop 50’ Passes | Tuesday’s Results Provide Clarity & Opportunity
California voters have decisively approved Proposition 50, clearing the way for a rare mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map and handing Gov. Gavin...
Arts Crawl Halloween Pumpkin Decorating at Hotbox Vintage! Today 3~9
The Halloween tradition continues at Hotbox Vintage....
Saturday, October 18 · 3:00 – 9:00 PM · Back Lot, 1127 Mission Street, South Pasadena
Hotbox Vintage invites...
Obituary: Joanne Nuckols – Wife, Mother, Friend, Guardian of South Pasadena
Joanne Nuckols, 1943 ~ 2025
South Pasadena mourns the loss of Joanne Nuckols—preservationist, civic leader, mentor, neighbor, and friend —who died peacefully on Tuesday...
