Chill Things to Do in Pasadena, CA

Discover chill things to do in Pasadena, CA on VibeHawk: theatre, galleries, markets and yoga. Browse upcoming events with dates, venues, and ticket prices, then tap any listing for details and tickets.

• Rose Parade

  Friday, January 1, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  49 N. Los Robles Ave Pasadena, CA

  $82–$133

• Nurtured Flames Exhibition

  Nov 4 – Jan 16, 2027 · All day

  145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Where History Meets the Road: Celebrating Route 66 & Colorado Boulevard

  Nov 4 – Jan 24, 2027 · All day

  Pasadena Museum of History 470 W. Walnut St. Pasadena, CA

  $7–$9

• Dorr Bothwell: In Her Minds Eye

  Nov 4 – Apr 24, 2027 · All day

  Hillside Campus 1700, Lida Street, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• At the Very Bottom of a Body of Water

  Nov 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · All day

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Julio Rizhi – Kwatiri Kubva Nekwatiri Kuenda

  Nov 4 – Feb 26, 2027 · All day

  Hill House, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• The Art of Kandy Exhibition

  Nov 4 – Feb 8, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

  $15–$20

• Music at Noon Concerts

  Nov 4 – Mar 3, 2027 · 12:10 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Julie Tolentino: And Never Ends

  Nov 4 – Jan 23, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Fulcrum Arts, 544 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Broadway Gamble Ramble with Lineage Dance

  Nov 4 – Mar 19, 2027 · Start times 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA

  $44–$54

• Cynthia Minet Installation at 24-Hour Gallery

  Nov 4 – Jan 3, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  24-Hour Gallery, 80 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Dr. Pedram Navab in Conversation with Blake Boyd

  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Passing Strange

  Nov 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA

  $10–$312

• TechHub Open House: Sew Your Own Noodle Pillow

  Nov 5 – Apr 1, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Caltech Hall, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• LA County Fire Recovery Thursdays

  Nov 5 – Apr 29, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  America's Job Centers of California, 464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210

  Free

• Dance for Joy Expands to Youth With ADHD

  Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain St., Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Mind Study Center: Coaching to Build Emotionally Intelligent Children

  Nov 5 – Apr 29, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Mindy Study Center, 595 E Colorado Blvd Suite Mezzanine, Pasadena, CA

  $50

• Boston Court Pasadena: at the very bottom of a body of water

  Nov 5 – Nov 29, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $15–$82

• Come From Away

  Nov 5 – Nov 8, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $60

• Anime Pasadena

  Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026 · All day

  Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Village Jabber-Walkies

  Nov 6 – Apr 2, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Tartine, 277 W Green St, Pasadena, CA

  Sold out

• Free First Fridays at Norton Simon Museum

  Nov 6 – Apr 2, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

  Free

• Thrive Food Bank Presents Free Farmer's Market

  Nov 6 – Mar 19, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Iglesia de Nazareth, 3541 Brandon Street, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Golden Hour Music in the Norton Simon Garden

  Nov 6 – Jan 22, 2027 · 4:30 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Free Museum Day

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Pastry & Baking Arts Open House

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  ICE LA Campus, 521 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA

  $85

• DBSA San Gabriel Valley Support Alliance

  Nov 6 – Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Lake California Financial Center, 600 S Lake Ave Ste 200, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Foraging for Wild Plants

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Pasadena City College Campus, Room R113, CA

  $49

• Caltech Tai Chi Club

  Nov 6 – Mar 19, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Caltech - Hameetman Center, 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Adult Student Recital

  Nov 6 – Nov 20, 2026 · Start times 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  PCM Auditorium, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Vroman’s Bookstore: Books Search Search for your next favorite book Search Gus Krieger, in conversation with Lian Dolan, discusses & signs The Seventh Ribbon

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• NEVER SEEN ON SCREEN: TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (2006)

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Pasadena Certified Farmers Market at Victory Park

  Nov 7 – May 1, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  Victory Park, 2925 Sierra Madre Boulevard between Paloma Street and Washington Boulevard, Pasadena

  Free

• Pasadena Adaptive Sports Festival

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8:30 AM

  Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Tax Essentials for Freelancers, Creators & Gig Workers

  Nov 7 – May 1, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Pasadena City College Campus, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.

  $89

• Red Hen Press: A Trio of Authors Panel

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Linda Vista Branch - Pasadena Library, 1281 Bryant St, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Jazz Department Recital

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  PCM Auditorium, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Vroman's Bookstore: Sophia de Reeder discusses and signs Callow

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Living Traditions of Sri Lankan Dance

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Caltech Wind Orchestra Concert America at 250

  Nov 7 – Nov 15, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Ramo Auditorium, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• USC Pacific Asia Museum Free Admission

  Nov 8 – May 2, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Vroman's Bookstore: Truong Tran reads How to Exi(s)T

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Salsa Sundays

  Nov 8 – Apr 18, 2027 · 5:00 PM

  The Mixx, 443 East Colorado Boulevard

  Free

• Pasadena Certified Farmers Market

  Nov 10 – Apr 27, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  Villa Parke Center, 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Pasarroyo Farmers Market

  Nov 10 – Jan 5, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  PASARROYO, 225 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Pasadena Farmers' Market at Pasadena Corporate Center

  Nov 10 – Apr 27, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Pasadena Corporate Center, 251 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Free One-on-One Business Mentoring

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 1:30 PM

  Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Pasadena Rent Stabilization Monthly Workshop

  Nov 10 – Apr 13, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department, 199 S. Los Robles Ave., 1st Floor Conference Room, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Caltech Tai Chi Club

  Nov 10 – Apr 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Caltech - Hameetman Auditorium, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Fuller Chapel Service

  Nov 11 – Apr 28, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Travis Auditorium at Fuller Theological Seminary, 179 N Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Saira Mohamed discusses What a Country Owes Its Soldiers

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Vroman's Bookstore: Wendelin Van Draanen discusses Ghosted

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Boston Court: Just Jazz Foundation: John Escreet & David Binney Duo

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $25–$52

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Kettner 13th Anniversary Weekend

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · All day

  Kettner Beer Garden, 1350 E Colorado Blvd

  See tickets

• Green Labs Meeting

  Nov 13 – Apr 9, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Chen, Caltech, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Candlelight Pasadena: Mozart vs. Beethoven

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:15 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $39–$94

  Genres: classical

• Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:30 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $12.21–$62.64

  Genres: classical

• Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair

  Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  275 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Artazan Handcraft Market

  Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

  $8

• Laura Glass & Lydia Glass Read from You and Me, Meant to Be

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Monopole by Wine RX: Champagne & Sparkling Extravaganza

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA

  $35–$100

• Second Saturday Sketching

  Nov 14 – Apr 10, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Classical Chamber Trio Dinner & Show at Bacchus Kitchen

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Bacchus Kitchen + Wine Bar, 1384 E. Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Pasadena Heritage: Enjoy the Sounds of the Sixties

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA

  $52–$65

  Genres: country/folk

• The Tannahill Weavers at Knox Presbyterian Church

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  Knox Presbyterian Church, 225 S Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Boston Court: Monterey Piano Trio

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $25–$52

  Genres: classical

• Brew Vine at The Langham

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · All day

  1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Free Wellness Sundays at One Colorado

  Nov 15 – Apr 18, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Homelessness Prevention Clinic

  Nov 17 – Apr 20, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Emily Gallagher Music

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 12:10 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

  Free

  Genres: classical

• Vroman Bookstore: Matt O’Hara, in conversation with Edan Lepucki, discusses & signs The Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• USC PAM: Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa

  Nov 19 – Nov 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Vanessa Scaringi, Kathryn Garland, Oona Hanson: Hungry for Connection

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Boston Court: Munyungo Jackson

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $25–$52

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Miss Spent Youth's Big Reveal

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Crown City Dance, 140 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $10–$25

• Music at Noon Concerts

  Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 12:10 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: country/folk, jazz/blues, classical

• Vicente Fernandez Tribute and Dinner Show

  Friday, November 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub, 119 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $32–$38

  Genres: country/folk

• Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse

  Nov 28 – May 2, 2027 · Start times 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

  Sierra Madre Playhouse, 1000 Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $25

• A Christmas Carol at A Noise Within

  Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $48

• Christmas Catering Pre-Orders: Deluxe 1717

  Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Deluxe 1717, 1717 East Washington Boulevard Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Luke Combs Country Nights: Tribute & Dinner Show

  Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  119 E. Colorado Blvd

  $25.99

  Genres: country/folk

• Bandfest at Pasadena City College

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · All day

  Pasadena City College, CA

  See tickets

• Elettaria Music at Noon

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 12:10 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

  Free

  Genres: classical

• Francesco Corti

  Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  1800 Orlando Avenue San Marino, CA

  $46–$91

  Genres: classical

• InterGem Pasadena Jewelry Show

  Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 · All day

  300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Holiday Look In Home Tour

  Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 · All day

  Pasadena Scottish Rite Center, 150 N. Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• NT Live: Fleabag

  Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 · 8:00 AM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $27

• Holidayfest: Shop, Dine & Win on South Lake Avenue

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  South Lake Avenue 401 S. Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Boston Court: NT Live: Golden Boy

  Dec 5 – Dec 19, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $27

• Boston Court: NT Live: All My Sons

  Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $27

• Boston Court: NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $27

• Vocal Arts Department Recital

  Dec 7 – Dec 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  PCM Barrett Hall, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Guitar Solo Recital

  Dec 8 – Dec 11, 2026 · Start times 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  PCM Auditorium, Pasadena Conservatory of Music, 100 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

  Genres: classical

• Boston Court: Amanda McBroom: Such Good Friends

  Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA

  $25–$54

  Genres: country/folk

• Now Blooming: Roses

  Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · All day

  Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Dorothy Collins Brown Garden, CA

  Free

• Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 8:30 PM

  Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $35–$78

  Genres: classical, country/folk

• Back to Black: Amy Winehouse Tribute

  Saturday, December 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  119 E. Colorado Blvd

  $25.99

  Genres: jazz/blues

• Rosemont Pavilion Decorating

  Dec 28 – Dec 30, 2026 · All day

  700 Seco St, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Rose Parade Float Decorating

  Dec 28 – Dec 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Rosemont Pavilion, 700 Seco St., Pasadena, CA

  $21.50

• Robinson Stadium Bandfest

  Tuesday, December 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM

  1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase

  Jan 1 – Jan 3, 2027 · 1:30 PM

  Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevard, CA

  $26.50

• Wild Kratts Live! 2.0

  Thursday, January 21, 2027 · Start times 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

  The Pasadena Civic, 300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• As You Like It

  Feb 7 – Mar 7, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA

  $10

• Cigar Kickoff

  Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · 2:00 PM

  Brookside Golf Club, 1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 | Pasadena Symphony Series

  Saturday, February 13, 2027 · All day

  Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Dear Little Friend

  Saturday, February 20, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Norton Simon Museum Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

• Caltech Wind Orchestra Concert "Pioneers

  Feb 20 – Feb 21, 2027 · Start times 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Ramo Auditorium, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Orchestra Concert: Rachmaninoff and Beethoven

  Feb 27 – Feb 28, 2027 · Start times 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Ramo Auditorium, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

  Saturday, March 20, 2027 · All day

  Ambassador Auditorium 131 S St. John Avenue Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Great Expectations INsiders Discussion

  Mar 21 – Apr 25, 2027 · Start times 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

  A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $10–$20

• Shangri-La

  Saturday, April 3, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  The Huntington, 1800 Orlando Avenue San Marino, CA

  $40

  Genres: classical

• Real Women Have Curves: The Musical

  Apr 14 – May 3, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  $36

• Organic Chemistry Seminar

  Nov 4 – Apr 28, 2027 · 4:00 PM

  Noyes 153 (J. Holmes Sturdivant Lecture Hall), Caltech, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• TechHub Drop-In: Upcycle Your Old Mug to Planters

  Thursday, April 22, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Caltech Hall, Pasadena, CA

  Free

• Murder at the Athenaeum TACIT Musical

  Apr 23 – May 2, 2027 · Start times 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Ramo Auditorium, CA

  See tickets

• Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich

  Saturday, May 1, 2027 · All day

  Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA

  See tickets

  Genres: classical

• Trouble in Mind

  May 2 – May 3, 2027 · 2:00 PM

  A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA

  $48

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