Local, Inexpensive Activities

Current Activities

American Music Concert Series

Saturday, July 24, 7:30 pm

“One Mo Soul Entertainment Group” presents hip hop, jazz, gospel, and holy hip hop with artists such as Ray Davis, Lady Rho, C-Rob, Mc Dok and Merrion.

Event Location: Fruit of the Spirit Wisdom Cafe, 1408 N. Lake, Pasadena CA 91104

Cost: $8.75 advanced tickets, $10 at the door

Website: ndaprazeproductions.com or call 626.568.5781

KCRW’s Summer Nights

Throughout July and August

Check out KCRW’s website for a variety of concerts in Downtown LA, Orange County, Santa Monica and China Town!

Event Location: Varies

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.kcrw.com/events/summer-nights-2010

Wednesdays at Lake

July 7, 14 and 21, 6:30-8:30 pm

There is a program for students entering 5th and 6th grade from 6:30 to 8:30 in room HH305 at Lake Avenue Church, as well as a parenting series in room HH401-404 from 7 to 8:30 (with child care provided). Bring your mentee and their parents!

Event Location: Lake Avenue Church (393 N. Lake Ave)

Cost: $3 per person

July Scenes

Friday and Saturday  Nights in July

Watch films with your student at One Colorado!

Event Location: 1 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.onecolorado.com/fun.php

Family Moonlight Walk at Eaton Canyon

July 23, 7:30 pm

Join Lake Avenue Church families, mentors and mentees for a moonlight walk and fellowship at Eaton Canyon.

Event Location: Eaton Canyon

Cost: $2 per person

Levitt Pavilion 2010 Summer Concert Series

Wednesday through Thursday, in July and August

Enjoy free concerts at Memorial Park! Invite your and your student’s families and have a picnic under the stars.

Event Location: Memorial Park in Pasadena (Walnut and N. Raymond Ave.)

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/

$1 Movies at the Krikorian

Tuesdays in July and August, 10 am and 12:30 pm

Have nothing to do on Tuesdays? Take your student to a $1 movie at the Krikorian!

Event Location: Krikorian Theaters

Cost: $1 per person

Website: http://www.kptmovies.com/aboutkpt/upcomingevents_details.cfm?ue_id=93

Ongoing Activities

Story Time for Preschoolers!

Mondays, 11 am-11:40 am

This is a great way to meet other parents and children in the area, and enjoy a morning out!  A great activity for Teen MOPS moms!

Sponsored by: Currant Baby & Mommy

Event Location: Paseo Mall, next to Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe (289 E. Green St.)

Cost: Free

Website: http://cityofpasadena.net/calendar

Physical Fitness/Workout

Mondays, 8:30 pm

Get fit with your student! The workout is for all ages. It includes a warm-up, cardio workout, muscle strengthening, stretching, and cool down.

Sponsored by: The Wellness Community

Event Location: 200 E. Del Mar, #118, 91105

Cost: Free

Website: http://cityofpasadena.net/calendar

Family Night at Kidspace

First Tuesday of the Month, 4 pm-8 pm

All of the Kidspace self-directed learning environments are open every first Tuesday! This is a great place to bring your teen mom and her kid(s), or your elementary aged mentee.

Event Location: 480 N. Arroyo Blvd, 91103

Cost: Free

Website: www.kidspacemuseum.org

Free Admission Day at the Arboretum

Every 3rd Thursday of the Month, 9 am-5 pm

Take a day with your student to enjoy the beauty of the Arboretum

Sponsored by: L.A. Arboretum

Event Location:301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91107

Cost: Free

Website: www.arboretum.org

Pasadena Farmer’s Market

Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Get great food and plants straight from the farmer and spend time with your student at the park!

Event Location: Villa Park on Tuesdays (Villa and Garfield), Victory Park on Saturdays (Sierra Madre and Washington)

For Information, Call: 626.449.0179

Website: www.pasadenafarmersmarket.org

Capoeria Angola

Wednesdays, 5 pm-6 pm

Capoeria Angola combines Brazilian dance, music, self-defense and aerobics to provide a dynamic workout and a Brazilian cultural experience! Open to ages 6 and up.

Event Location: Villa Park Community Center (363 E. Villa St.)

Cost: Free

Contact: 626.744.6530

Mission West Farmers Market

Thursdays, 4 pm-8 pm

Spend a Thursday evening with your mentee. Park at Lake Avenue Church and take the Gold Line from Lake Avenue Station to Mission Station. Enjoy an evening at a farmers market with fresh fruit, vegetables, and tasty food. Get your grocery shopping done at the same time!

Event Location: Meridian Avenue and Mission Street

Cost: Varies

The Huntington’s Free Day

First Thursday of the Month, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Explore the Huntington Library, art collections, and botanical gardens for free! Tickets are available beginning the first workday of the prior month. For example, if you want to go in March, tickets become available on February the 1st.  Tickets go quickly!  Call 1800.838.3006 for reservations.

Event Location: Huntington Library (1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 91108)

Cost: Free

Website: www.huntington.org/default.aspx

Conscientious Projector

Second Thursday of the month, 7 pm

Watch free screening of progressive documentary films, meet the filmmakers, and join in discussions

Sponsored by: Armory Center for the Arts

Event Location: The Armory Center (945 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, 91103)

Cost: Free

Website: http://www.armoryarts.org/

Pasadena Cruisin’ Old Car Show

Saturdays, 3 pm-8 pm

Take a look at historic cars! The event is family friendly, and great for all ages!

Sponsored by: Pasadena Cruisin’

Event Location: Annie’s Kitchen (4233 N. Santa Anita Ave., El Monte 91731)

Cost: Free

Website: www.gobananas.net/pasadenacruisin