Featured Events in Pasadena in January, 2025 (May Updated)

For several decades, artist Cai Guo-Qiang has used gunpowder and pyrotechnics to create drawings, paintings, and explosion events. The exhibitionCai Guo-Qiang:A Material Odysseywill fill the first floor galleries at the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Based on years of research by the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Research Institute,A Material Odysseywill explore the nature and properties of gunpowder and chronicle its use by the artist. This explosive material, invented in China over 1,100 years ago, has come to define Cai’s work. Its unpredictable nature dictates his artistic process and determines the outcome. Through gunpowder, the artist invites uncontrollable forces to participate in the creation of his work. With an abundance of artworks and scientific displays, the exhibition will narrate the lifelong love story of Cai Guo-Qiang with gunpowder. Programs accompanyingA Material Odysseywill include videos illustrating the making of fireworks, the process of creating gunpowder paintings, interactive displays, and a variety of film screenings and conversations.

Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum 2025 promises to be an enriching cultural experience in Los Angeles. Held on the first Friday of each month, starting from January 3, 2025, this event offers complimentary admission to the renowned Norton Simon Museum, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore its extensive collection of European paintings, Asian sculptures, and modern art. Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, California, the museum's serene gardens and captivating exhibits create an ideal setting for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. With a diverse array of special programs, including guided tours, live performances, and engaging workshops, Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum 2025 is set to become a cornerstone of the city's cultural calendar, inviting the community to immerse themselves in the world of art and history.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the trailblazers of design at the First Annual ASID Pasadena Best in Design Awards Gala. This premier event will celebrate the extraordinary achievements of architects, designers, industry partners, and decorative artists who have transformed spaces and redefined creativity. When: January 11, 2025 Where: Pasadena Elks Lodge - 400 W Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Attire: Semi-formal Indulge in a sophisticated sit-down dinner while celebrating the winners of this prestigious competition. National ASID jurors will crown the brightest stars of design across residential, commercial, and student categories. From the innovative use of materials to visionary concepts, the gala will spotlight the best in creative excellence. What to Expect: Recognition of design’s finest talentsTrophy presentationElegant dinner and drinksNetworking with design professionals and enthusiastsTickets: $150 per person Reserve your spot now and become part of design history in the making! Payment Options: If you prefer to pay by check or Zelle, please contact finance@capas.asid.org for further details. Information Source: Pasadena Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) | eventbrite

Calling all Rebels, Jedi, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters, Imperial scum, and Moisture farmers! Join us for another showdown of galactic proportions at the Odyssey Games Star Wars Unlimited Planetary Qualifier! 🗓️ When: January 12th - 9AM registration, 10AM Round 1 start 📍 Where: 1795 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106 📞: 626.817.9522 🎮 Format: Best of 3 Swiss, 7 Rounds (55 min each), Top 8 single elimination (75 min rounds) 💰 Entry Fee: $50 👥 Player Capacity: 128. This event will sell out. 🏆 Over $4000 in prizing will be available (in addition to FFG provided promos): 1st place will receive 1 case of Twilight of the Republic and a Day 1 Bye at the upcoming Galactic Championship in Las Vegas!2nd place will receive 3 booster boxes of Twilight of the Republic3rd-8th place will receive 1 booster box of Twilight of the Republic9-16th place will receive 12 packs of Twilight of the RepublicAll players will receive 1 booster pack of Set 1, Set 2, and Set 3 with entry.🎉 Lunch will be provided for all players! 🤑 All players will receive 20% off all Gamegenic products including Star Wars Unlimited exclusive gear like playmats, soft boxes, sleeves, and more! 🔥 On-demand draft and constructed side events including a Scrub Out Special constructed Win-A-Box tournament. Be sure to follow-us onMETA, Instagram, and on Discord for all SWU news, updates, and more! Information Source: Odyssey Games | eventbrite

Film History Tour of the Fényes MansionThursday, November 14, Thursday, December 19, Thursday, January 23, and Thursday, February 6 | 11:00 am to 12:15 pm Join Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena curator Julia Long for an exclusive film history tour of the Fényes Mansion and its grounds. The Fényes Estate has been a popular filming location for over 100 years. Museum benefactor, Eva Scott Fényes was interested in the burgeoning art of filmmaking and invited directors like D.W. Griffith to film at the Fényes Estate – a tradition PMH continues to this day. Learn about the movies, television, music videos, and commercials that have been filmed at the Fényes Estate over the many years. Admission includes a docent-led Film History Tour and entrance into the Museum’s Lights, Camera, Action! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena exhibition. For exhibition information, click here. Please Note: This is not an introductory tour about the Fényes Mansion, art and architecture, or Eva Fényes and her family. For tickets and information on our general 1906 Fényes Mansion Tour, please click here. Space is limited; advance reservations required. Important Information:Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour. Check-in will be in the Museum Store. Tour begins promptly at 11:00 am. Latecomers cannot be admitted once the tour group has entered the Mansion and will be issued a refund or moved to another available date. This tour requires participants to stand for over an hour, please prepare accordingly. Comfortable footwear suggested. No high heeled shoes in the Mansion. Shoe covers are required. Complimentary shoe covers will be handed out before entering the Mansion. Backpacks, large bags and items, and strollers are not permitted in the Mansion. Please leave these items in your vehicle. Walkers and wheelchairs are allowed in the Mansion. Please note: the interior features a small set of stairs which will make it difficult to access two rooms. PMH does not provide wheelchairs or walkers. Please contact Education and Program Manager, Daniel Nevarez at dnevarez@pasadenahistory.org or 626-831-9044 on weekdays prior to your tour so that we can accommodate you as fully as possible. Personal/Non-commercial photography is allowed inside the Mansion. No video, selfie sticks, flash photography or commercial use. Refunds will be granted with a 24-hour advance notice before the tour. The Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable. Images: Rehearsal for Western Blood starring Tom Mix, 1918; Fenyes Mansion; Pasadena Museum of History, MPC, PHS5-16; Scene from TV Movie Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years, circa 1977; Fenyes Mansion; Pasadena Museum of History, MPC, PHS5-34; Scene from the movie When Kings Were the Law (The Queen’s Necklace), directed by D.W. Griffith, 1912; Fenyes Estate; Pasadena Museum of History, MPC, PHS5-8; Scene from Virginia Slims commercial, November 1986; Fenyes Mansion; Pasadena Museum of History, MPC, PHS5-45; Scene from the shooting of a Universal Studios film, 1916; Fenyes Mansion; Pasadena Museum of History, MPC, PHS5-12 Information Source: Pasadena Museum of History | eventbrite

The Weeknd Pasadena is set to be an unforgettable event, taking place at the iconic RoseBowl in Pasadena, CA, on January 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Known for his electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, The Weeknd promises to deliver a night of unparalleled entertainment. With ticket prices ranging from $78 to $184, fans will have the opportunity to experience a live show that blends stunning visuals, powerful vocals, and an atmosphere that only the RoseBowl can provide. This event is expected to draw a large crowd, so securing tickets early is highly recommended. The Weeknd Pasadena is not just a concert; it is a musical journey that will captivate and inspire all in attendance.

Experience a night of spectacular music at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with "The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow - One Night Only" event on January 25, 2025. The Weeknd, a multi-award-winning artist, will be performing live at this iconic venue located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness a memorable performance by one of the biggest names in the music industry. Get your tickets now for a night you won't forget.

The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy with Adam Nimoy Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close family,” to his son, Leonard Nimoy was a total stranger. The actor was as inscrutable as the iconic half-Vulcan science officer he portrayed on Star Trek, even to those close to him. Join Adam Nimoy as he discusses his poignant memoir The Most Human and explores their complicated relationship and how it informed his views on marriage, parenting, and later, sobriety. Discover how the son of Spock learned to navigate this tumultuous relationship and how he was finally able to reconcile with his father — and with himself. Copies of The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoywill be available for purchase in our Museum Store on 01/30/2025. Presentation will begin at 7:00 pm; PMH Galleries will be open for viewing at 6:00 pm. Space is limited; advance reservations required. Image: The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy with Adam Nimoy book cover. Information Source: Pasadena Museum of History | eventbrite

Electric light emerged as an artistic medium in the mid-20th century, as artists engaged with new technology, mass media and industrial materials. The exhibition Plugged In: Art and Electric Light illuminates these themes through 11 works produced between 1964 and 1970, all drawn from the Museum’s collections. This focused group includes Andy Warhol’s controversial White Painting (1964), its nude female torso subversively activated by ultraviolet light; Dan Flavin’s stark fluorescent installations made from commercial materials; and Allen Ruppersberg’s Location Piece (1968), an “environmental sculpture” that envelops the viewer in unnerving ambient light.

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6-Week Dance Series - Train and Transform in Pasadena Ready to groove, move, and improve? Join us for a 6-week dance series at the Athletic Garage Dance Center in Pasadena! I'm looking for local healthy people who want train their body for strength, flexibility, and balance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or newbie, this series is designed to help you train and transform your dance skills. Get ready to stretch, reach, breathe, and dance your heart out. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your movement and have a blast while doing it! Sundays from January 12 - February 16, 2024 Athletic Garage 1002 Waverly Dr. Pasadena, CA 9:30 - 11:00 am Early Bird: $99 before December 31, 2024 In 2025: $120 Contact: bonnie@powersourcedance.com 626-644-4845 Information Source: Bonnie Wallace | eventbrite

Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this workshop will use the practice eventually laid out in the book 1,000 Words as a jumping off point to inspire creativity in writers. In 2018, novelist Jami Attenberg, faced with a looming deadline, needed writing inspiration. Using a bootcamp model, she and a friend set out to write one thousand words daily for two weeks straight. They opened this practice to Attenberg’s online community and soon hundreds then thousands of people started using the #1000WordsofSummer hashtag to track their work and support one another. What began as a simple challenge between two friends has become a literary movement—write 1,000 words per day without judgement, or bias, or concerns about writer’s block, and see what comes of it. 1000 Words is the book-length extension of this movement. It is about becoming—and staying—motivated, discovering yourself and your creative desires, and approaching your craft from a new direction. It features advice from more than fifty well-known writers, including New York Times bestsellers, Pulitzer Prize winners, and stars of the literary world. Framing these letters are words of wisdom and encouragement, plus specific strategies, from Attenberg on how to carve out a creative path for yourself all year round. Paired with vibrant word art illustrations, 1000 Words is an accessible and motivational craft book that allows you to open any page and get a quick and fulfilling hit of inspiration. A reading of Attenberg's latest novel A Reason to See You Again will follow the workshop at 7pm Information Source: Vroman's Bookstore | eventbrite