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Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps Premieres at El Capitan Theatre with Exclusive Fan...

Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated film The Fantastic Four: First Steps makes its debut at El Capitan Theatre from July 25 to August 3, offering...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | STEM Education and Careers: Technology

Hodis Learning & Music | STEM Education and Careers: Technology

Technology is the engine driving our modern world. It shapes how we live, work, and connect, from the smartphones we carry to the tools...
The South Pasadenan | Caesar Chavez | Pasadena Journalism Nonprofits Announce "Sí Se Puede" Caesar Chavez Essay Competition for Middle Schoolers.

Pasadena Journalism Nonprofits Honor Middle Schoolers in “Sí Se Puede” Essay Contest

Pasadena Media Foundation and the Formative Youth Journalism Initiative (FYJI) have announced the winners of the 2025 “Sí Se Puede” Youth Essay Contest, a...
Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington, July 10–13

Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington, July 10–13

The New Hollywood String Quartet (NHSQ) returns to The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall this summer for the Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival, running July...
PHOTO: Boston Court Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Streetcar Named Desire

National Theatre Live Brings Iconic British Theatre to Pasadena This July

National Theatre Live (NT Live) returns to Boston Court Pasadena this July 18–21 with encore screenings of some of the UK’s most celebrated stage...
PHOTO: provided by SPPD | The South Pasadenan | The South Pasadena Police Department has become the nation’s first law enforcement agency to completely replace its gasoline-powered patrol cars with nonpolluting electric vehicles.

Suspects Arrested in South Pasadena | Stolen Vehicle & Drug Possession

Two suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a South Pasadena Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on...

4th of July Festival of Balloons Parade | Classic Car Owners Invited to Join!

The City of South Pasadena is calling on classic car enthusiasts to help celebrate Independence Day in style by joining the annual Festival of...
PHOTO: Hodis Learning & Music | The South Pasadenan | The Importance of Writing Beyond Academic Settings

Hodis Learning & Music | The Importance of Writing Beyond Academic Settings

When students think of writing, it’s often in the context of academic work, like essays, reports, and research papers. However, even in this digital...
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Neighborhood Watch South Pasadena | Police Offer Summer Safety Tips & Youth Program

As summer vacations begin and temperatures rise, the South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is encouraging residents to take safety precautions while also spotlighting a...
PHOTO Courtesy of Los Angeles Times | Michael Rayner

Juggling Show! South Pasadena Library Summer Series kicks-off with the talented Michael Rayner

The South Pasadena Public Library’s beloved Wonderful Wednesdays series returns this summer with a high-energy performance by comedic juggler Michael Rayner on June 11,...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | SPARC Gallery located at 1000 Fremont Avenue in South Pasadena.

4th of July Posters for Parade Route: Young Artists Shine at SPARC Gallery!

In a spirited celebration of creativity and community, the City of South Pasadena and the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) have announced the winners...

Wine & Song at The Daily | Philip Krohnengold; Summer Woods

Philip Krohnengold and Summer Woods are set to headline this week’s Wine & Song concert series, happening Wednesday night at The Daily (1119 Fair...
PHOTO: Visionarium | The South Pasadenan | Blues Legends Andy Kimbel & Tim Baker Set to Ignite the Stage at Visionarium

Andy Kimbel and Tim Baker Bring Soulful Blues to Visionarium’s Outdoor Stage June 7

Legendary blues guitarist Andy Kimbel and harmonica virtuoso Tim Baker will join forces for a special free outdoor concert at Visionarium on Saturday, June...
PHOTO: Summer of Angels | The South Pasadenan | Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington

Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival Returns to The Huntington

The Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival is set to enchant music lovers once again at the picturesque Rothenberg Hall at The Huntington Library,...
PHOTO: Sierra Madre Playhouse | The South Pasadenan

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi

Sierra Madre Playhouse, in collaboration with Silents Synced, presents a unique cinematic experience that merges the timeless charm of silent film with the evocative...
PHOTO: Sierra Madre Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Violinist Vijay Gupta and Kuchipudi dancer Yamini Kalluri

Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts “When the Violin” Featuring Vijay Gupta and Yamini Kalluri

The acclaimed Sierra Madre Playhouse will host a one-night-only concert, When the Violin, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM, showcasing violin virtuoso...

South Pasadena Library Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program

The South Pasadena Public Library invites readers of all ages to join its 2025 Summer Reading Program (SRP), Level Up at Your Library, from...
PHOTO: The Wallis | The South Pasadenan | Acclaimed Israeli jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen and nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton

Experience the Extraordinary: Your Guide to The Wallis This Week & Beyond!

Don't Miss This Week's Highlights! Kick off your week with incredible value! Monday Madness means you can witness world-class talent for just $10 Tickets. This...
PHOTO: Open Screen LA | The South Pasadenan | Open Screen Night Returns to The Lyric Hyperion

Open Screen Returns June 3 to The Lyric Hyperion for Monthly Indie Film Showcase

Open Screen, the monthly open mic-style film screening event for indie creators, returns on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at The Lyric Hyperion in Los...
PHOTO: LA County Consumer & Business Affairs | The South Pasadenan | New Survivor Support Location Opening June 2 in Altadena for Eaton Fire Recovery

New Survivor Support Location Opening June 2 in Altadena for Eaton Fire Recovery

Starting Monday, June 2, 2025, a new Survivor Support Location (SSL) will open at the Altadena Community Center to provide continued in-person recovery assistance...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Ask a Tiger Athlete Teaches Eighth Graders About High School Athletics

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Athletes Inspire Future Tigers During “Ask a Tiger Athlete” Panel...

South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) eighth graders welcomed a team of South Pasadena High School (SPHS) athletes who answered questions and provided encouragement for...

Vacation & Travel Planning: Ways to Minimize Stress & Maximize Safety While Traveling

Traveling for work or recreation can be a thrilling experience, offering opportunities for adventure and exploration. However, it can equally bring unforeseen challenges and...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students' posters placed in the CLASS National Chinese Poster Design Contest. (Artwork clockwise from upper left by Lauren Roach, Sadie Fleagane, Eriny Meawad, and Stella Sheng)

SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Students Win National Honors in CLASS Chinese Poster Design Contest

Kudos to the following students for placing in the National Poster Awards Contest held by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS). Sadie...
PHOTO: East West Players | The South Pasadenan | Yankee Dawg You Die Returns to East West Players in a Striking Revival

East West Players Revives Yankee Dawg You Die With Special Events This July

East West Players (EWP) invites audiences to the David Henry Hwang Theater this summer for the highly anticipated revival of Yankee Dawg You Die,...
PHOTO: Brian Hashimoto | The South Pasadenan | The Wallis | Sleepwalker's Encyclopedia - Jeremy Coachman and Daphne Fernberger

L.A. Dance Project’s “Gatherings” Premieres at The Wallis This June

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and L.A. Dance Project (LADP) present Gatherings, a triple-bill dance event exploring interdisciplinary collaborations through innovative...
Josh Nelson Brings Genre-Spanning Jazz Program to Boston Court on May 31

Josh Nelson Brings Genre-Spanning Jazz Program to Boston Court on May 31

Renowned jazz pianist and composer Josh Nelson returns to Boston Court Pasadena on May 31 at 8 PM for a thrilling concert that blends...

Vecinos de South Pasadena to Honor Local STEM Scholars at 2025 Scholarship Awards

The Vecinos de South Pasadena community invites the public to its 2025 Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m., held at...
PHOTO: Sierra Madre Playhouse | The South Pasadenan | Rajib Karmakar, sitar

Rajib Karmakar Brings Global Hindustani Sitar Performance to Sierra Madre Playhouse

Acclaimed classical sitarist Rajib Karmakar, also known as SITARRAJIB, will perform live on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. as part of Music...
Photo credit: Susan Angelo and Justin Lawrence Barres in Alice in Wonderland by Craig Schwartz

A Noise Within Ignites 2025–26 Season with Songs from the Volcano

A Noise Within (ANW), one of Southern California’s premier classical theatre companies, invites audiences to subscribe to its highly anticipated 2025–26 season, Songs from...
PHOTO: Parson's Nose Theater | The South Pasadenan | Celebrate the Wit of P.G. Wodehouse with Parson’s Nose Theater This Father’s Day

Father’s Day at The Theater | Celebrate the Wit of P.G. Wodehouse with Parson’s...

Parson’s Nose Theater invites audiences to a special Father’s Day celebration of one of the greatest comic writers of the 20th century, Sir Pelham...
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