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In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Women’s Month Boxing Class at Rumble
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Events this Weekend
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Live Music Lowdown
Let’s get to it.
—Matthew Ramirez
THE DIGEST
Women’s Month Boxing Class at Rumble
The Junior League of Pasadena is hosting a high-energy workout at Rumble Boxing Pasadena that doubles as a fundraiser. The class takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at 12PM and is open to all levels, no experience needed. You’ll get a full workout while celebrating Women’s Month in a fun group setting. Just plan to arrive about 30 minutes early.
Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance. The goal is to reach at least 18 participants to trigger a donation benefiting the Junior League of Pasadena, so bringing a friend actually helps make an impact. There are 36 total spots.
The Junior League of Pasadena focuses on advancing women’s leadership through volunteer work, training, and community initiatives. Their mission is centered on creating meaningful impact while empowering women to build their futures and strengthen their communities. They also emphasize inclusion and welcome women from all backgrounds.
Good workout, good cause, and an easy way to support something local.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Friday (3/27)
👽 Octavia E. Butler Library Science Fiction Festival: A sci-fi themed afternoon with workshops, demos, art, and a book fair celebrating imagination and storytelling. Octavia E. Butler Magnet, 1505 N. Marengo Ave | Friday | 3PM–6PM
🧵 Beginner Sewing 2 & 💍 Jewelry Making: Two hands-on creative workshops where participants can build sewing skills or learn the basics of jewelry design, including tools, techniques, and materials. Remainders Creative Reuse | Friday | 6PM
🐙 Octopus’s Garden: A world premiere play where two scientists and a composer grapple with obsession after discovering an octopus capable of creating transcendent music. Boston Court Pasadena | Friday | 7:30PM
🎭 Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama follows Willy Loman as he confronts the collapse of his dreams and identity. A Noise Within | Friday | 7:30PM
🧘 Caltech Tai Chi Club: A weekly class teaching Hao-style tai chi along with Yang-style forms, kung fu, and other practices in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Caltech Hameetman Center | Friday | 7PM
🔭 Stargazing Lecture: Space Exploration and Discovery: Former JPL director Charles Elachi shares firsthand stories from major space missions, from Mars rovers to the discovery of lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan. Caltech Cahill Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics | Friday | 8PM
Saturday (3/28)
☕ Altadena Cars and Coffee: A weekly community meetup bringing together car enthusiasts and locals, sparked by stories of cars lost in the fire and the people behind them. Unincorporated Coffee Roasters (Altadena) | Saturday | 8AM
🥕 Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park: A certified farmers market offering fresh, locally grown produce along with vendors selling items like jams, fish, and other farm goods. Victory Park | Saturday | 8AM–12PM
🌿 Garden Rebuild Project with Sybil Grant: A hands-on volunteer event where participants help restore and redesign parts of the garden while learning regenerative gardening techniques. Arlington Garden Pasadena | Saturday | 9AM–12PM
🐶 National Adoption Week Event: A special adoption event featuring adoptable pets, giveaways, free pet food, and activities aimed at helping animals find loving homes. PetSmart Pasadena | Saturday | All Day
🏛️ Historic Markham District Walking Tour: A guided tour exploring one of Pasadena’s oldest neighborhoods, highlighting architectural styles from the late 1800s through the early 20th century. 659 S. St. John Avenue | Saturday| 10AM–6PM
🧺 Weaving Workshop: Palm Frond Basketry: A hands-on workshop where participants learn traditional basketry techniques and create their own palm basket with guidance from a local artist. The Gamble House | Saturday | 10AM
✊ No Kings Protest Pasadena 3.0: Join San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible and partner organizations for a community march from Pasadena City College to City Hall, followed by a rally with music and inspiring speakers. This peaceful, nonviolent event is part of a growing national movement focused on protecting democratic values and strengthening community voices. Pasadena City College → Pasadena City Hall | Saturday | March 28 | 11AM (Start from PCC) – 12PM (Arrive City Hall for Rally) – 1:30PM
🪵 FREE Youth Woodworking Class: A hands-on class where kids learn basic woodworking skills using hand tools, including sawing, sanding, and shaping. The Gamble House | Saturday | 10:30AM–12:30PM
🖼️ Curator’s Tour: Cha-Rie Tang: A guided tour led by the artist exploring her 48-year career, from fused glass and ceramics to architectural design. Pasadena Museum of History | Saturday | 11AM
🥊 Rumble Boxing Giveback: Boxing Class: A high-energy Women’s Month workout where participants can box, sweat, and support a local cause—no experience needed. Led by trainers at Rumble Boxing Pasadena, the class combines boxing drills with strength and cardio for a full-body workout, and participants are encouraged to arrive early and bring friends to help hit the fundraising goal for the Junior League of Pasadena. Rumble Boxing Pasadena | Saturday | 12PM
🎟️ Red Tie Benefit 2026 – An Evening at the Palm Royale: A formal fundraiser supporting St. Philip the Apostle School, helping fund programs, facilities, and financial aid. St. Philip the Apostle School | Saturday | 5:30PM
🎨 Armory Center for the Arts’ Annual Spring Benefit: A festive evening of art, community, and fundraising in support of the Armory’s creative programs. Armory Center for the Arts | Saturday | 6PM–9PM
🖼️ Closing: “Unleashed” by Anna Berlly: A closing night celebration for a solo exhibition featuring bold, expressive paintings, with live music, a raffle, and an art auction. SPARC Centre Gallery (South Pasadena) | Saturday | 6PM–8PM
🖼️ Closing: Black Excellence in Art: A closing reception honoring Black artists from the DENA community, featuring remarks, storytelling, and artwork centered on resilience and culture. Eaton Fire Collaborative HQ | Saturday | 6PM–8PM
🎭 Death of a Salesman: Arthur Miller’s classic follows Willy Loman as he struggles with identity, failure, and the cost of chasing the American Dream. A Noise Within | Saturday | 7:30PM
💃 Saturday Night Swing: The Rattle Rollers: A lively swing dance night with live music, a beginner-friendly lesson beforehand, and dancing for all skill levels. Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association | Saturday | 8PM
🌊 Chad Cannon & Hui Wu: Music for the Ocean: A multimedia concert of new compositions and improvisations exploring ocean life through music and animation. Boston Court Pasadena | Saturday | 8PM
Sunday (3/29)
🚶 Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles: A community walk at the Rose Bowl bringing people together to raise funds and support those living with multiple sclerosis. Rose Bowl Stadium | Sunday | 9AM
🌸 Pathways: A Garden Club of America Flower Show: A showcase of floral design, horticulture, photography, and botanical arts, along with an educational exhibit on bee conservation. The Huntington (Brody Botanical Center) | Sunday | 10AM–5PM
🎶 Meet the Instruments: A family-friendly event where kids can explore different instruments through live demonstrations and performances while parents meet instructors. Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Sunday | 2PM
🎭 The Art of Dreaming: a landscape of L.A. voices: A live theatrical production featuring original monologues that explore identity, culture, and life in Los Angeles through the voices of four writer-performers. Lineage Performing Arts Center | Sunday | 2PM
🍴 She Built This: Lincoln Avenue Block Party: A neighborhood block party celebrating women in the food industry with local vendors, bites, and community connection, benefiting Altadena Brick by Brick. Lincoln Avenue | Sunday | 2PM–5PM
Upcoming Events
Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Friday
82 🌡️ 58 |🌤️| 💨 S 6 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 62 (Moderate)
Saturday
83 🌡️ 60 |🌤️| 💨 SW 6 mph
Sunday
84 🌡️ 59 |🌤️| 💨 S 7 mph
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler Radar.
LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
🎷 Jenny & The Jazz Birds: A local jazz group known for their classic sound and rotating guest musicians, performing a mix of jazz, blues, and funk. Jones Coffee Roasters | Saturday | March 28 | 10AM
🎶 Wicked GOAT | Goat In C: An outdoor performance of Terry Riley’s In C, a minimalist piece built on repetition and improvisation where each performance is unique. Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Saturday | March 28 | 6PM
🎶 Rooftop Live Music Night at Visionarium: Enjoy an evening of live music on the rooftop featuring Tim Baker & The Tim Russ Crew, paired with great food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Visionarium | Saturday | March 28 | 7PM–9PM
🎸 Louis XIV: Indie rock band Louis XIV performs live with support from Mystic Knights. Lodge Room | Saturday | March 28 | 8PM
🎭 The Art of Dreaming: a landscape of L.A. voices: A live theatrical production featuring original monologues that explore identity, culture, and life in Los Angeles through the voices of four writer-performers. Lineage Performing Arts Center | Saturday | March 28 | 8PM
🎷 Live Jazz Brunch at Visionarium with Alicia Beach: Enjoy a relaxed and elegant Sunday brunch with live jazz by Alicia Beach, joined by Wayne Wilentz and Adam Cohen, blending Great American Songbook classics with Italian food and drinks. Visionarium | Sunday | March 29 | 12PM–2PM
🎷 The Gold Line Jazz Collective: A dynamic jazz group led by pianist Hank Mehren, featuring a rotating lineup of local musicians playing everything from cool jazz to Latin fusion. Jones Coffee Roasters | Sunday | March 29 | 10AM
🎷 Sunday Night Jazz at The Barkley: Enjoy live jazz with the Richard Glaser Quartet alongside Mark San Filippo in a relaxed, no-cover setting. The Barkley | Sunday | March 29 | 7PM–11PM
🎤 Glen Hansard – Don’t Settle: A live performance by singer-songwriter Glen Hansard featuring his signature folk and indie sound. Lodge Room | Sunday | March 29 | 7PM
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