Here is a sampling of things to do in the greater San Gabriel Valley area, Feb. 9-16.
February brings Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year celebrations, including a Year of the Dragon event at USC Pacific Asia Museum, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 10. The event includes traditional lion dances, calligraphy, crafts, storytelling, food trucks and also an opportunity to see the museum’s new exhibition “Another Beautiful Country – Moving Images by Chinese American Artists.” The new exhibit runs through April 21. Admission $15; $12 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 17 and younger. Location, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu
Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo – Planetary Transformation: The 22nd annual event includes presentations on body and mind alternative healing, meditation, paranormal, spiritual and wellness topics, Feb. 9-12. Admission on Feb. 9-11 requires a day pass per each individual day (includes exhibit halls, lectures, free events and workshops). Exhibit Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 9; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 10; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 11; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 12 (post conference). Admission $40 ($45 at the door) on Feb. 9; $50 ($55 at the door) on Feb. 10; $45 ($50 at the door) on Feb. 11; $99 for a three-day pass; the post conference on Feb. 12 requires separate tickets for all individual lectures. LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles. 800-367-5777. www.consciouslifeexpo.com
Vroman’s Bookstore: Alison Dundes Renteln discusses “International Human Rights” (co-author Cher Weixia Chen), 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Iris Yamashita discusses her novel “Village in the Dark,” 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Kiley Reid discusses “Come and Get It,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15 (ticketed event at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena; $40.45 for book and admission). Eilish Quin discusses her novel “Medea,” 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Laurie R. King discusses “The Lantern’s Dance,” 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Amanda R. Edwards discusses “Quiet Voice, Awesome Power – Connect with Spirit, Enlist Divine Help and Live Your Most Potent Life,” 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.626-449-5320. vromans.com
Laugh Factory – Covina: Comedy fun: Jerry Garcia, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10 ($25; #5 and up VIP). Max Amini, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 ($45; $60 and up VIP). Minimum age: 18 for these shows. Two-item minimum for all shows. Location, 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina. www.tixr.com/groups
Kate: A one-woman show, written and performed by Kate Berlant, 8 p.m. Feb. 9; 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 10; 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Tickets $44 and up. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. 626-356-7529. kateberlant.com. pasadenaplayhouse.org
Mayan Yoga: Registered yoga teacher and meditation instructor Itzpapalotl leads an hour-long session of Mayan yoga, 10 a.m. Feb. 10. The class is appropriate for all levels. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel, plus water. Suggested donation, $5. Reserve your spot on the museum’s website (also, March 2). Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. 626-968-8492. homesteadmuseum.org
Grumpy Monkey – The Musical: Pasadena Playhouse presents the show written by Nina Meehan and with music by Daniel Mertzlufft and Jacob Ryan Smith, and adapted from the book by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 10. The show is recommended for ages 4-8 and their families. Show runs 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 11; other dates through March 3. Tickets $36. Porticos Art Space, 2033 W. Washington Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-7529. pasadenaplayhouse.org
South Pasadena Arts Crawl: Join artists, musicians, merchants and other art lovers at a free, neighborhood night-on-the-town, 3-8 p.m. Feb. 10. Mission Street and adjacent blocks will be lively with art exhibitions, open houses, food and drink specials and sales. Location, 1121 Mission St., South Pasadena. 626-441-2339. southpasadena.net/venue/south-pasadena-arts-crawl/
Lan Nartthasin Thai Dance Group L.A.: The dance company performs “Journey through Siam,” 5 p.m. Feb. 10. Free performance with museum admission ($20; $15 ages 62 and older; free for ages 18 and younger). Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org. Details on the program: tinyurl.com/56endrs6
Foothills Dancemakers: Two modern dance concert performances by area dance companies, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 4 p.m. Feb. 11. Dance companies: Benita Bike’s DanceArt; Nancy Evans Dance Theatre; Lineage Dance; Pennington Dance Group. The companies came together in 2019 to promote awareness of, and support to, concert modern dance in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. Tickets $25; $20 for seniors and students. Location, Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain St., Pasadena. For more information, click on “Foothills Dancemakers” here: lineagepac.org
Smorgasburg Los Angeles: The outdoor food and drink market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 11 (and also, subsequent Sundays). Check the website or Facebook for vendors. Free admission. No pets allowed at this venue. Rain or shine. Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles. la.smorgasburg.com and www.facebook.com/SmorgasburgLA/
Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum events: Get yourself a “Ticket Through Time” and learn about Los Angeles Jewish history in late-19th and early-20th centuries with journalist Edmon J. Rodman, 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Study the artifacts and ephemera they left behind, from prayer books, movies, marriage contracts, photos, letters and restaurant menus. Free with a registration on the website.
Then, join a “Love Letters Tour,” noon-3 p.m. Feb. 17-18. The guided hour-long tours highlight letters written by and to Workman and Temple family members and explore sites with special meaning to the family. Free with a registration on the website. Location, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. 626-968-8492. homesteadmuseum.org
Proud Stutter’s Comic Book Reading and Community Event: Maya Chupkov reads from Proud Stutter’s new comic book, 6 p.m. Feb. 12. Copies of “Life of Verbal Turbulence” will be available for the suggested donation of $30 to the nonprofit. Proceeds benefit the production of Proud Stutter’s documentary on Californians who stutter. Free admission but make a reservation to attend. Octavia’s Bookshelf, 1365 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. To reserve a spot, email: designmatters@artcenter.edu. proudstutter.org. Event details: tinyurl.com/mt225b3x
Happy Galentine’s: Ten Thousand Villages sells fair-trade crafts and housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. The shop offers special savings and a gift with purchase of $50 at a “Galentine’s Day” event, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 13. Refreshments served, 4-7 p.m. Location, 567 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena. 626-229-9892. tenthousandvillages.com. Details on the flyer on Instagram: tinyurl.com/mrxyfup7. Store website: tinyurl.com/w2aa86e8
Black History Parade and Festival: The city of Pasadena presents the 42nd annual event, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 17. The 2024 theme is “Past-Present-Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at North Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street, Pasadena. The Festival, noon-4 p.m, is at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-744-7300. Details: tinyurl.com/f875yhdd
Lunar Lantern Festival: The city of San Gabriel invites the community to the event, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 17 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 18. The festival includes traditional lion and dragon dancers, carnival games and rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, chalk art, pony rides, Asian treats and an artisan market. Free admission. San Gabriel Mission District, 320 S. Mission Drive. sangabrielcity.com
Third @ First concert series: Pianist Junko Ueno Garrett presents “The Poet Speaks: Frédéric Chopin,” 4 p.m. Feb. 17. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Part of the Third @ 1st concert series, the program marks its 10th anniversary this year. Admission is free. For more information, email junkopiano.com. thirdatfirst.org
Black History Month Celebration – Forest Lawn-Glendale: The event begins with a community resource fair and reception, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 17, followed by dance and musical performances, poetry and guest speakers Sidney Hurd and Dr. Stephany Powell, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Free admission. Location, inside the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 855-800-5296. www.forestlawn.com. forestlawn.com/all-events/
Pasadena Conservatory of Music – Pedagogues and Protégés-Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Brian Lauritzen, KUSC-FM 91.5, hosts the conservatory’s Musical Interludes series concert, 4 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets $100 (includes a post-concert wine and hors d’oeuvres reception). Reservations required. Barrett Hall, 100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena. 626-683-3355. pasadenaconservatory.org
L.A. Chinatown Firecracker: The 46th event has a number of types and lengths of races, Feb. 24-25. On Feb. 24: a 19/50-mile bike ride (8 a.m. for the 50-mile and 8:20 for the 19-mile). On Feb. 25: 5K Run (8 a.m.) and 5K walk (8:20 a.m.); a 10K Run (8:20 a.m.); a 10K Walk (8:40 a.m.); a 1K Kiddie Run and the 2K PAW’er Dog Run/Walk, (9 a.m.). Fees to enter races vary. Register for a race on the link on the website. Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza, 943 N. Broadway, Los Angeles. 818-925-8434. firecracker10k.org and www.facebook.com/thefirecracker10k. Details on the events, registration fees and deadlines: runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/LosAngeles/LAChinatownFirecracker
The Ten Tenors: The singing group performs fan favorites, with Broadway-style choreography, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Bring Him Home,” “Funiculì, Funiculà” and “Unchained Melody,” 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Tickets $56 (ticket prices for ages 60 and older, students and ages 12 and younger here: tickets.haughpac.com/tenors2024). Haugh Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 626-963-9411. haughpac.com
Glendora Genealogical Group: Mark Cross discusses how to “mine” your home and your home sources in your genealogical research, and Pat Chavarria discusses how to organize genealogy research, 6 p.m. Feb. 27. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. For more information, 909-592-4030.
Pasadena Civil War Round Table: Author and historian Doug Miller discusses “The Greatest Escape – A True Civil War Adventure,”:7:15 p.m. Feb. 27. Free admission. Parking: enter through the driveway at 165 N. Madison Ave. Location, Blinn House, headquarters of Pasadena Heritage, (entrance through the rear door), 160 M. Oakland Ave., Pasadena. pasadenacwrt.org
Festival of Concert Bands: The Sierra Wind Symphony at Citrus College presents the concert that includes bands from Azusa Pacific University as well as high school musicians from Arcadia High School, South Hills High School in West Covina and Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Haugh Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 626-963-9411. haughpac.com
West Covina Spring Festival: Save the date to attend, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. March 9 and noon-8 p.m. March 10. Old Town Glendora Avenue. 626-331-5366 or 626-965-0328. westcovina.org. Details: tinyurl.com/tvk5h5rk
Pizza City Fest: The event includes pizza samples from Southern California pizza makers, demonstrations and discussions, 1 p.m. April 27-28. See details for each day on the website. Admission $125 (per day); $200 per day VIP (enter at noon and other perks). L.A. Live, Event Deck, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. www.lalive.com. www.lalive.com/pizza-city-fest-la
Mount Baldy Run-to-the-Top Labor Day Trail Race: The 59th annual event is a fundraiser for the San Antonio Canyon Town Hall that helps to provide funds for the Mount Baldy community’s all-volunteer Mount Baldy Fire Department and all-volunteer West Valley Search and Rescue and other nonprofits. The event, 8 a.m. Sept. 2. Registration fee $75 online; $80 on Sept. 2 (register here: ultrasignup.com). Details on the race: www.run2top.com
Ongoing special events
Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience: Drop-in to a 360-degree, two-story high projection show to experience the Dutch artist’s drawings, paintings and sketches. Hours: timed admission on various dates; through Feb. 25. Admission $34.90 ages 13 and older; $29.90 ages 65 and older; $20.90 ages 4-12; VIP admission is also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. vangoghexpo.com/los-angeles/#
Bubble World: The Experience: Fun meets science as you wander through 10 plus rooms and immerse yourself into a world of bubbles. Hours: timed admission on various dates; through Feb. 28. Tickets $31.90; $27.90 for age 65 and older; $23.90 for age 4-14. VIP tickets, group bundles and family passes are also available. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. For more information, feverup.com/m/12776
Ongoing
Farmers Market at Mt. SAC: Shop for produce and also breads, desserts, juices, nuts, snacks and ready-to-eat dishes, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Vendors also sell handmade items and plants. The market is sponsored by the Regional Chamber of Commerce-San Gabriel Valley. Mount San Antonio College, Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. For more information, 909-869-0701. regionalchambersgv.com. Details: tinyurl.com/bpafhtp6
West Covina Farmers Market: Spend a leisurely morning shopping for produce and vendor items, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The market is open rain or shine. Location, 195 Glendora Ave., West Covina. 626-484-1296. www.facebook.com/westcovinafarmersmarket. Details: tinyurl.com/33fe7cbr
Rubel Castle: The Rubel Castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with five-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. The castle offers eight scheduled tours each month. Tours are two hours long. Admission is $20 for adults; $10 ages 8-18. The property is not Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible; see website for details. Location, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. rubeltours.org
Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens: Ongoing special exhibits: “In Our Time: Prints by R.B. Kitaj,” through March 4. “Art for the People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection,” through March 18. “Paintings in Print: Studying Art in China,” through May 27. “Betye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight,” through Nov. 30, 2025. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Weekend reservations required (Friday-Sunday). Admission $25/$29; $21/$24 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $13 ages 4-11. Location, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. huntington.org
Kidspace Children’s Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Timed tickets are required. Admission $15.50 ages 1-61; $13.50 ages 62 and older. Location, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-9144. kidspacemuseum.org
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Purchase tickets online and in advance. Admission $15; $11 ages 62 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. arboretum.org
Monrovia Historical Museum: Explore the museum, 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Docent-led tours are available. Free admission/donation. Location, 742 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia. 626-357-9537. monroviahistoricalmuseum.org
Norton Simon Museum: Ongoing special exhibits: “Word as Image,” through Feb. 5. “Benevolent Beings: Buddhas and Bodhisattvas from South and Southeast Asia,” through Feb. 19 (www.nortonsimon.org/exhibitions/current/). “Paul Gauguin’s ‘The Swineherd,’” 1888, on loan from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, through April 30. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday; noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Museum is closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Admission $20; $15 ages 62 and older; free for ages 18 and younger and students with a valid ID. Location, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org
USC Pacific Asia Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Another Beautiful Country – Moving Images by Chinese American Artists,” through April 21. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission during special exhibits $15; $12 ages 65 and older and students; free for ages 17 and younger (in-between special exhibits admission: $10; $7 ages 65 and older and students with valid ID; free for ages 17 and younger). Location, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu
Whittier Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: An exhibit from the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum. See illusions, props, costumes and memorabilia, including items owned by Harry Houdini, through December. Ongoing exhibits: Whittier history including agriculture and Quaker settlers. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission/donations welcomed. Location, 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier. 562-945-3871. Email: info@whittiermuseum.org. whittiermuseum.org/visit
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