It’s Sunday! Here Are All the Best Events in Pasadena Today!

Published on Jan 8, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Stardust Memorias: An Eaton Fire Storytelling Retreat   click for more information »

Armory Center for the Arts is hosting an intimate and supportive two-day storytelling retreat for individuals and families impacted by the Eaton Fire. Guided by Amy Shimshon-Santo with Cristal Trujillo, participants will have the opportunity to transform their experiences into new meanings through s…

Event Location: Armory Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: All day event

Winter Frolic   click for more information »

From November 7 through January 11, 2026, Winter Frolic returns! It’s Kidspace Children’s Museum’s playful take on the coolest of all seasons. Kidspace will transform into a land of wonder and delight, filled with all your favorite, imaginative, cold-weather activities, but without snowplows and…

Event Location: Kidspace Children’s Museum

Cost: $13.50 – $15.50

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

The Gold Line Jazz Collective   click for more information »

The Gold Line Jazz Collective is led by the talented pianist Hank Mehren, who is well-known locally and internationally for his incredible musical abilities. This jazz collective expands and contracts throughout the year, integrating local talent from South Pasadena, Pasadena, and the greater Los An…

Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Film History Tour of the Fenyes Mansion   click for more information »

Join PMH Curator of History & Exhibitions Julia Long for an exclusive film history tour of the Fényes Mansion and its grounds. The Fényes Estate has been a popular filming location for over 100 years. Museum benefactor, Eva Scott Fényes was interested in the burgeoning art of filmmaking and invit…

Event Location: Pasadena Museum of History

Cost: $13.00

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Second Sundays: Japanese New Year   click for more information »

Celebrate the new year at the Japanese Heritage Shoya House with traditional Shogatsu (New Year’s) activities – including taiko drumming, botanical craft-making, and ikebana floral arrangements at this event for visitors of all ages. Taiko Drumming: Experience the powerful and rhythmic sounds of t…

Event Location: The Huntington’s Japanese Heritage Shoya House

Cost: $13.00 – $29.00

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Swab Drive to Save Lives   click for more information »

Chabad of Pasadena along with Renewal (www.renewal.org) will host a Swab Drive to register potential kidney donors. A quick swab of the cheek will allow a participant to find out whether they are a potential match as a kidney donor. Kidney disease can impact Jewish communities due to higher carrier …

Event Location: Chabad of Pasadena

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Jazz Sundays with Catlin & Rosser   click for more information »

Barb Catlin and Ken Rosser’s performances have garnered local and national recognition with combined experience in touring, commercial projects, movie features, TV production, and artist albums. Their sets at Jones Coffee Roasters feature an eclectic selection of jazz by some of their favorite com…

Event Location: Jones Coffee Roasters

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Dust Jacket Journeys: Red Flag Warning   click for more information »

Join The Gamble House for its book club, Dust Jacket Journeys, where we invite you to explore perspectives around architecture, art, identity, and place. Each gathering will offer an opportunity for examining diverse perspectives, sharing discoveries, and the exchange of ideas which make for a meani…

Event Location: The Gamble House

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Kadir Nelson discusses & signs Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game (American Sports Histories #2) [TICKETED]   click for more information »

Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age–a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years–in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. Basketball has evolved by leaps …

Event Location: Vroman’s Bookstore

Cost: $26.61

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PEN’s Annual Open Enrollment Happy Hour   click for more information »

Pasadena Education Network (PEN) welcomes families to its third annual Open Enrollment Happy Hour on Sunday, January 11, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Wild Parrot Brewing Company, a family-friendly taproom located on East Colorado. The gathering will take place on the outdoor patio in the parking lot be…

Event Location: Wild Parrot Brewing Company

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Jouyssance presents “Joyeux Noel”   click for more information »

Jouyssance journeys to France, performing mystical medieval motets, traditional French noels (accompanied by a musette!) and masterworks by Dufay, Josquin, Sermisy and more. Join us for one last toast to the holidays at our post-concert reception….

Event Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Cost: $10.00 – $25.00