Dr. Gloria Arjona brings alive this iconic woman artist, through live music, images, and words. The audience will learn about Frida Kahlo's life, will understand some of the symbolism in her art, and will enjoy the traditional music she loved and the songs she quoted in some of her most famous self-portraits.
Saturday, Oct. 15• 3-4 p.m. • Lamanda Park Branch Library
Pasadena Loves YA
Meet Young Adult authors who will present a panel discussion and book signing. At the end of the panel, we will host a teen book giveaway. Visit pasadenalovesya.com for announcements about authors. No registration required.
Art Night is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open to the public.
Friday, Oct. 14 • 6-10 p.m.
National Coming Out Day Celebration
Join us as we commemorate the city’s efforts to celebrate and foster an inclusive community and mark the anniversary of National Coming Out Day. There will be music, resource tables, crafts, speakers, free HIV testing, and giveaways. Featuring keynote speaker Rochelle Diamond, Chair Emeritus, Out to Innovate Director, Caltech Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility. Special Performance by MARIACHI ARCOIRIS DE LOS ANGELES, the First LGBTQ+ Mariachi Band. All ages welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 11 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Pasadena City Hall
Giggles and Screams Block Party
City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Join us under the moon for a howling good time! Roam through our haunted house or ride our trackless train of fright! Afraid of the dark? No fears! You can prowl through our trunk or treat, carnival games, and get your thrills with FANG-tastic hits played by our DJ. Whether you’re looking for giggles or screams, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
Saturday, Oct. 29 • 3-8 p.m. • La Pintoresca Park
Teen Events
Interwoven Stories Project: Design a T-Shirt!
Interwoven Stories Project encourages people to express their personal stories through art. Students will learn screen printing, make DIY screens, and discuss eco-friendly options. Students are encouraged to upcycle an old T-shirt but plain T-shirts will also be provided. Your designs might later be featured in a large-scale quilted mural! Space is limited. Click here to sign up!
Did you know you can make ink with berries and draw with a homemade quill? Join us for the first of a two-part series celebrating the age old skill of drawing! Experiment making your own inks and drawing tools, then take them home and CREATE! No registration required.
Stop in for super-fun (and funny!) social games like Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and more. Get weird with it! No registration required. For ages 12-18. Must play well with others.
Join us for the second of a two-part series celebrating the age old skill of drawing! Did you join us last week to make your own inks and drawing tools? Bring them back or use our prepared inks and tools to make a zine. Let's DRAW together!
Saturday, Oct. 15• 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Santa Catalina Branch Library
So, Zombies Can Dance?
Did you know that zombies could dance? The Library invites you to step it up, get dressed up as a Zombie and join the other zombies’ dance revolution at La Pintoresca Library to be part of our annual zombie movie. The library will provide the materials for the costumes.
Come on in and give Virtual Reality (VR) a try! We have Oculus Quest–virtual reality visors and handsets for the full VR experience. Walk on Mars, visit the International Space Station, do some guided meditation, or try any of our many other available VR experiences. For ages 13+. No registration necessary.
Who’s in the mood for some spooky self-care? Tune in and learn about some of the history and uses of homegrown herbs in homemade remedies. Click here to sign up!
Saturday, Oct. 29 • 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Zoom
Video Game Club
Stop in for gaming on the Nintendo Switch. Make new friends while playing games in a healthy and competitive environment that fosters well-being, fair play, and an exciting atmosphere. Help players connect with engaging social interaction and new experiences every week. Drop by and join the Video Game Club! For ages 14-19.
City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Join the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Latino Heritage Committee for Pasadena’s 24th annual Latino Heritage Celebrations. This year’s celebrations feature a month of FREE, family-friendly outdoor events.
Black Family Reunion
Pasadena City College
A family-centered event featuring old and new school marquee entertainment; Black-owned food and craft vendors; and a resource activity fair showcasing the many ways that PCC can help support your success.
Saturday, Oct. 1 • 2-7 p.m. • Pasadena City College
Walktober 2022
Day One
Walktober is an annual event to get people walking in Pasadena. Whether you walk for physical health, mental health, to meet people, to see new things, or simply to get things done (maybe all of the above!), we recognize and celebrate walking! For more information, click here!
Career Corner
Metro Youth Council
Deadline: Friday, Oct. 14• 11:59 p.m.
Metro Youth Council's goal is to develop the capacity of young people to engage with and participate in Metro’s plans, projects, programs and initiatives. Become a transportation leader in your community! For ages 14-17. For more information, click here!
For ages 15 and older. Chuck E. Cheese is hiring a party host, kid check attendant, server runner, and cashier. The positions have different duties, so click on the job titles for more information!
Panera Bread: Restaurant Team Member - Cashier
Part time
For ages 16 and older. Panera Bread is hiring a cashier. As a cashier, you’re in charge of welcoming customers, taking their orders, and helping them have a great experience. For more information, click here!
For ages 16 and older. Sprouts is hiring a courtesy clerk, grocery clerk, and produce clerk. The positions vary in duties, so click on the job titles for more information!
Day One Youth Advocates
Youth Advocates make their voices heard on a wide range of health and social justice issues through advocacy. They provide a safe space for students to advocate for issues in their community, students develop leadership skills through project-based learning, and gain community service hours. Day One has a meeting every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. For ages 12-18. For more information, click here!
Featured Book
Edie in Between by Laura Sibson
Review by Jasmin Sov, age 16
All Edie Mitchell wanted to do after her mom died was to forget that she ever had magic—but it’s not that easy when it’s been in her blood for generations. After she discovers her mom’s teenage journal, it becomes abundantly clear that her magical heritage won’t be out of her life any time soon. In the journal, she learns the details of her mom’s past, grief and love affairs alike. Meanwhile, Edie finds herself falling for the charismatic Rhia, who is deeply interested in magic…and hopefully Edie too. However, when Edie inadvertently releases a dark magic from her past, it poisons her with a magical infection—the entries in her mom’s journal may hold the only way to cure it. Now, Edie must learn to harness her own magic once and for all, before she is lost to it forever.