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This regularly updated events calendar highlights the biggest happenings in the city so you can plan ahead, discover things to do in Pasadena, and stay connected to what’s coming up next.

Upcoming Events List

🎬 Movies in the Park

Pasadena's Parks After Dark series returns with five weeks of free outdoor movie nights at local parks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy family-friendly films throughout the summer.

July 24: GOAT – Robinson Park
July 31: Zootopia 2 – Grant Park
Aug. 7: Hocus Pocus – Victory Park

Various Locations

July 24 - Aug 7 | 7–9:30PM

🎙️ A Toast to the Rat Pack – Pasadena POPS

Celebrate the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. with an evening of big band favorites including My Way, Come Fly with Me, and Come Rain or Come Shine. Gates open early for picnicking before the concert begins.

LA Arboretum

July 25 | Saturday | 5:30PM

🎵 Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series

Enjoy ten nights of free outdoor concerts at Memorial Park featuring a diverse lineup of artists throughout the summer.

July 25: Julian Torres y Mariachi Cenzontle
August 1: Leah Ashton
August 8: Jessica Fichot
August 15: The Lao Tizer Band
August 22: Chris Pierce
August 29: Coming Soon
September 5: La Verdad
September 12: Troop

Memorial Park

Jul 25 - Sept 12 | 6–10PM

🎷 Jazz in the Park

Enjoy free outdoor jazz concerts every Sunday evening featuring artists including Louie Cruz Beltran Trio, Little Brazil, Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band, Michael Haggins, and more.
July 26 | Michael Haggins

Playhouse Village Park

July 26 | Sunday | 6PM–8PM

🐱 Happy Birthday Tail Town

Help Tail Town Cat Café & Lounge celebrate its fifth birthday with cupcakes, drinks, and a gift unwrapping party for the resident cats. Guests are encouraged to bring an item from the cats' wish list while celebrating five years of helping more than 500 rescued cats find homes.

Tail Town Cat Café & Lounge

July 31 | Friday | 6–8PM

👮 30th Annual National Night Out

Meet Pasadena police officers, explore community resource booths, enjoy games and giveaways, and see the Mounted Enforcement Unit at this annual community event.

Jefferson Park

August 4 | Tuesday | 5PM

🥊 11th Annual Centennial Square Boxing Show

Watch Olympic-style amateur boxing matches featuring male and female athletes from boxing gyms across Southern California, including local boxers from the Villa Parke Boxing Program.

Centennial Square at Pasadena City Hall

August 21 | Friday | 6PM

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