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OLD PASADENA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
November 28 — Old Pasadena Holiday Celebration on Holly St. between Fair Oaks & Raymond Ave. from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The most wonderful time of the year is here. Join us for a fun family-friendly holiday celebration on Friday, November 28, from 4:00 – 8:00pm. All the fun and festivities are absolutely free!
For more info, visit www.oldpasadena.org/holiday.
ARCADIA
December 3 — Health Care Clinic sponsored by California Health Care at Arcadia Public Library (20 W. Duarte Rd.) from 5-8:00 pm. Are you planning on buying insurance for 2015? Join us every Wednesday 5:00pm – 8:00pm. For informational or enrollment needs for California Health Care. Arcadia Please contact Teresa Ying for an appointment: tying@advancingjustice-la.org (213) 241-0262
GLENDALE
November 28 — Downtown Glendale Farmers’ Market at First Baptist Church parking lot (Maryland Avenue between California and Wilson) at 1:30 p.m. Free
Dec. 3 — Glendale Noon Concerts at at the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Glendale (209 N. Louise St.) 2014 from 12:10-12:40 pm., featuring the Los Angeles Horn Trio performing works by Frederic Duvernoy and Max Bruch. For more information, email matt.andrews@fbcglendale.net or call (818) 242-2113. Free.
MONROVIA
November 28 — Monrovia Family Festival at Myrtle Ave. (Along Myrtle Ave. between Olive & Lime) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors, farmers’ market, live music, kiddie rides and much, much more. Free.
November 28– Live folk music concert at 412 at 412 S. Myrtle Ave. at 8 p.m. 626-357-1091 or soKattyWompus.com for information. Free.
November 28 — 29 Spark of Love Toy Drive and Santafrom 10:00am November to Saturday, November 29, 2014 – 4:00pm Old Town Black Friday and Small Business Saturday “Spark of Love” toy drive and Santa arrives in Old Town. Join your local firefighters in the Spark of Love toy drive! Stuff the Monrovia Fire Engine full of Christmas cheer and help make a child’s Christmas more enjoyable. Do all your Christmas shopping here in Old Town and support your local small businesses. For information on the Spark of Love toy drive call Firefighter Ernie Moreno at 626-256-8181
MONTEREY PARK
November 28– Farmers’ Market on 318 S. Ramona Ave.(next to city hall and in front of the library) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Every Friday night the Monterey Park Certified Farmers Market features the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, breads, hot food items, plus entertainment and surprises that make a great way to start the weekend.
PASADENA
November 27– Time: 8:00 p.m. Stop Kiss at the Pasadena Playhouse (39 South El Molino Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. STOP KISS marks The Playhouse directorial debut of Seema Sueko, who joined The Playhouse staff in January 2014. Originally produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, with a cast including Sandra Oh and Jessica Hecht, this critically acclaimed play received the GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Production. STOP KISS tells the story of Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City’s West Village late at night when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by an angry bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. Throughout STOP KISS, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended. Diana Son elaborates on the depths of human emotion and compassion. Cost: $35.00 – $125.00
November 28 — The sean Lee Trio at redwhite=bluezz (37 S. El Molino Ave.) at 7:00 p.m. Formed in 2012 while attending La Salle High School in Pasadena, the band members consist of Joey Messina-Doerning (drums), Sean Lee (guitar) and Justin Berger-Davis (bass). They enjoy exploring jazz’s rich musical heritage through a mix of standards from the American Songbook . Free for patrons.
November 29 — Maz Jobrani Special Event at The Ice House Comedy Club (24 N. Mentor Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. Groundbreaking, culture-barrier-busting comedy from the hysterical Maz Jobrani. Featuring Kareem Matthews (Comics Unleashed, CTV) Featuring Adam Richmond (Last Call with Carson Daly, Last Comic Standing). Jobrani is a founding member of The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. Cost: $30.00 – $37.00
November 30 — AIDS Service Centers First Annual Turkey Bowl Time at All Star Lanes (4459 Eagle Rock Blvd.) from: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to the first annual AIDS Service Center “Turkey Bowl.” Work off that Thanksgiving meal the Sunday after the big day by joining the fun for an afternoon of bowling, to benefit AIDS Service Center. Fee includes games & shoes. Four people per lane. Grab a group of friends and make it a party. Silent Auction, prizes, fun, no host bar and more. One never knows who will make an appearance. RSVP to Anthony Guthmiller at amg@aidssc.org or by calling the number herein indicated
Cost: $50.00.
SAN GABRIEL
November 28 — San Gabriel’s Farmers Market at Vincent Lugo Park (corner of Wells & Ramona Streets) from 4 pm to 8 pm. Free.
SIERRA MADRE
December 3 — Teen Book Club at the Sierra Madre Library (440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) at 4:00 pm. Middle school and high school students are invited to join the Teen Book Club, Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m. during the school year. Participants receive free paperback books, eat snacks, play board games, meet other students their age, share ideas, and make friends. Contact 626-355-7186. Free
