The Literary Arts
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The Literary Arts Events in Pasadena
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Villa Esperanza Guilds Day of Thoroughbred Racing 2025 click for more information »
Villa Esperanza Guild requests the pleasure of your company for its 27th Annual Day of Thoroughbred Racing at the Chandelier Room of Santa Anita Park. Attendees are invited to join the Villa Esperanza Guild in supporting Villa Esperanza Services at this special event. This year’s theme, Derby Lo...
Event Location: Santa Anita Park
Cost: $150.00/Individual tickets
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
La Dolce Vita A Tuscan Affair Hillsides Annual Gala click for more information »
SAVE the Date! Please join Hillsides for its biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual gala, "La Dolce Vita, A Tuscan Affair" at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Featuring Cocktails and Silent Auction (5:30pm) and Dinner and Live Auc...
Event Location: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Seasons of Love A Live Music Dance and Storytelling Event Benefiting Community Members Affected by the Eaton Fire click for more information »
Lineage is a place where everyone's stories are celebrated. At a time when we need it more than ever, this very special evening will feature cast members from LPC's upcoming production of RENT, as well as true stories of love told by various mem ...
Event Location: Lineage Performing Arts Center
Cost: $25.00 - $30.00, Displaced/Free
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: All day event
Giving Day 2025 A CommunityWide Call to Action click for more information »
Friends In Deed is excited to announce Giving Day 2025, a one-day fundraising event dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable members of the community. Taking place on Tuesday, February 25, FID Giving Day is an opportunity for supporters to come together and make a significant impact through collec...
Event Location: Friends in Deed or Online
Cost: Donations accepted
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: All day event
Lets Raise Some Dough click for more information »
Pitfire Pasadena Presents: "Let's Raise Some Dough!" Support a great cause while enjoying delicious pizza! Pitfire Pasadena will donate 15% of all sales to Shepherd’s Door DV Resource Center when you use the promo code SHEPHERDSDOOR at checkout. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a differe...
Event Location: Pitfire Pasadena
Cost: Varies
Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
IHP StandUp For Vets Comedy Show click for more information »
Join The Ice House for a night of comedy hosted by FOX's new series "Going Dutch". Benefiting our heroes, a portion of the proceeds will help U.S.VETS' and their mission to end veteran homelessness. Catch the new comedy “Going Dutch” starring Denis Leary, Thursdays on FOX or streaming next d...
Event Location: Ice House Comedy Club's California Room
Cost: Free
Saturday, March 01, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rebuilding with Resilience click for more information »
Please join Caitlin McHugh Stamos of CivicSoul.org, in collaboration with St. Philip the Apostle School and Parish, who are stepping up to lead an incredible initiative designed to help friends and neighbors rebuild their homes and lives. On March 1st, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the Rebuilding with Resilience event will take place at St. Philip School/Parish. This all-day gathering will bring together local leaders, organizations, and residents to colla...
Event Location: St. Philip the Apostle Church
Cost: Donations accepted
Saturday, March 08, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Sycamores Celebrating Children Spring Gala click for more information »
Save the Date for Sycamores' Celebrating Children Spring Gala, Honoring Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Angela Padilla! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 8, 2025, and join Sycamores for an unforgettable evening at the Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. Sycamores is proud to honor Kathryn Ba...
Event Location: Jonathan Club
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, March 08, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Frostig School Presents Casino Royale Gala click for more information »
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Frostig School's Casino Royale Gala! "Join us on March 8th, 2025 6:30 p.m. at the Petersen Automotive Museum for an exciting evening of casino games, delicious bites, beverages, a photo booth, music, and both a silent & live auction - all to support Frostig ...
Event Location: Petersen Automotive Museum
Cost: $150.00/Individual tickets
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pasadena Festival of Women Authors 2025 click for more information »
SAVE the DATE! The public is invited to join Pasadena Festival of Women Authors 2025! Spend the day with Acclaimed Women Novelists/Authors: Marie-Helene Bertino (Author of Beautyland), Yangsze Choo (Author of The Fox Wife and Time Magazine Best Book of February), Xochitl Gonzalez (Author of Anita De...
Event Location: Pasadena Hilton
Cost: $130.00
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles click for more information »
The Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Nearly 4,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness of epilepsy and funds for programs that foster a supportive community and increase access to specialty...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: $25.00/Person
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
An Afternoon on La Cte dAzur click for more information »
The Luminaires of the Doheny Eye Institute cordially invites you to An Afternoon on La Côte d'Azur at the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles. With Reception and Marketplace Shopping at 10:00 a.m., Luncheon and Fashion Show at noon to 1:45 p.m. Featuring Robert Ellis Boutique of Studio City. For more inf...
Event Location: Jonathan Club
Cost: Call for details
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Altadena Friends Eaton Fire Relief Benefit click for more information »
Altadena & Friends: Eaton Fire Relief Benefit will take place at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. "Many of our friends and neighbors lost their homes, businesses, jobs, schools, and places of worship. Our whole community lost important historical and cultural sites with a presence beyond our community". The community is coming to...
Event Location: Alex Theatre
Cost: Call for ticket cost
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Childrens Chorus Annual Spring Benefit Every Child Sings click for more information »
Los Angeles Children's Chorus invites you to save the date for its annual Spring Benefit, "Every Child Sings", on March 29, 2025. This year, LACC celebrate 15 years of Young Men's Ensemble and the all of the people who helped make this important LACC choir possible. "We hope you will join us!"...
Event Location: TBA
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Off the Wall 2025 click for more information »
Save the Date. Armory Center for the Arts Biennial Art Auction & Spring Benefit! The Armory's biennial art auction and fundraiser returns to the Armory on March 29! Bid on artworks by celebrated artists. Enjoy craft cocktails, delectable food, live entertainment, and much more. All proceeds support...
Event Location: Armory Center for the Arts
Cost: Call for details
Sunday, April 06, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Masters of Taste LA 2025 click for more information »
Save the Date! Be part of the Masters of Taste LA 2025 - Masters of Taste is a premier outdoor food and beverage festival on the field of the iconic Rose Bowl. More than 2,500 food and beverage enthusiasts strolled the iconic field of the Rose Bowl for the 7th Annual Masters of Taste. Guests enjoyed a spectacular array of L.A.’s best Culinary, Sweet, and Beve....
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: Call for ticket cost
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Walk for Kids click for more information »
Let's Come Together as a Community! Join Pasadena Ronald McDonald House for the annual Walk for Kids! "Together, we can provide a place of healing, safety, and comfort for children and families every day." Participants of all ages can expect a fun-filled morning in PRMH's interactive Walker Village as well as a kid (and pet!) friend...
Event Location: Rose Bowl Stadium
Cost: Donations accepted
Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2025 Premiere Night Gala click for more information »
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design at the Premiere Night Gala! Step into a world of creativity and elegance as you mingle with talented designers and special guests at this highly anticipated event. This year's Showcase House, the Bauer Estate & Gardens, is a tr...
Event Location: Location revealed upon purchase of tickets
Cost: $75.00 - $495.00
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cancer Support Community SGV Annual Angel Gala 2025 click for more information »
Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is hosting its 35th annual Angel Gala on Saturday, April 26th at The Langham Hotel Pasadena at 6:00 p.m. This year, CSCSGV is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative: Cancer Support Community will donate up to $100,000 of its 2025 Angel Gala revenue to the Pasadena Community Foundation's (PCF) Eaton Fire Re...
Event Location: The Langham Huntington Pasadena
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Villa Esperanza Services Blue White Fundraising Gala 2025 click for more information »
Villa's Annual Fundraising Gala, known as Blue & White, is held at the California Club in DTLA. The event has a different theme each year and includes cocktail hour. Cocktail hour has a silent auction, photo booth, wine draw, and art gallery. The art gallery is comprised of art created by Vil...
Event Location: The California Club
Cost: Call for details
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
A Night Out in Playhouse Village click for more information »
The Playhouse Village Foundation invites the community to A Night Out in Playhouse Village at the iconic Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, featuring comedian Margaret Cho as host, along with comedy, food, and exciting auctions. Thanks to lead sponsor Lagerlof Cares, this annual fundraiser supports ...
Event Location: The Ice House Comedy Club
Cost: $150.00
Saturday, May 03, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Five Acres 137th Annual Gala click for more information »
Save the Date! Five Acres will hold its 137th Annual Gala at a private home in Pasadena! Five Acres is one of Los Angeles County's oldest nonprofits, Five Acres offers a full continuum of care for children and families in crisis, including foster care, adoption, deaf services, therapeutic residenti...
Event Location: Private Home in Pasadena
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Foothill Familys Annual Gala Auction click for more information »
SAVE THE DATE! Foothill Family’s annual benefit is on May 17, 2025! The Friends of Foothill Family work tirelessly to organize Foothill Family's annual gala, held each spring and conceptualized around a unique theme. The benefit supports Foothill Family by raising approximately one-fifth of the a...
Event Location: Annandale Golf Club
Cost: Call for details