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Arcadia Weekly May 13, 2016
Paint and Sip with The Paint Scientists at Big Mama’s Rib Shack, Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. (1453 N Lake Ave Pasadena) Come have a drink with us while we walk you through this lovely painting. This event is for everyone: artists and non-artists. If you’re nervous, have yourself some liquid courage. The restaurant will serve free drinks to all of our attendees.
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– Photo by Terry Miller
EDITOR’S PICK: Monrovia Days (May 13 @ 4 p.m., Old Town Monrovia). The City of Monrovia celebrates its heritage with a fantastic festival. Friday, May 13, through Sunday, May 15. Come down to Old Town Monrovia and the Monrovia Library Park Memorial Fountain and join the celebration. For a full list of events please visit: www.cityofmonrovia.org/community/page/monrovia-days.
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May 12
Classical Guitarist Christian Cruz (May 12 @ 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive). Patrons of Crowell Public Library will greatly appreciate the generosity of the Friends of Crowell Library and the San Marino Music Center when classical guitarist Christian Cruz presents a free program in the Library’s Barth Community Room.
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CFCG Family Night Ride (May 12 @ 7 p.m., Ecanto Park, 751 Encanto Parkway). Join us! All levels welcomed! We will have two rides to choose from. Carlos Lopez will be leading the Donut Man Ride for the fast riders and we will take the beginners and intermediate riders to the dam and back. Please come prepared with a helmet, lights, and a spare tube.
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Yoga Santa Anita (May 12 @ 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 226 W. Colorado Blvd.). Traditional yoga helps many people with mobility problems, chronic pain or illness, and even degenerative disease.
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May 13
Arcadia/Pasadena Beginner, Small Group Digital Camera Photo Class (May 13 @ 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arcadia County Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave.). Hands-on photography class. Learn the features of your camera in this three-hour photography class. Contact http://learnyourcamera.com for more information on how to get signed up. This is a non-technical workshop.
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May 14
Street Food Cinema: “Raiders of the Lost Arc” (May 14 @ 5:30 p.m., Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St.). It is more than just a movie! Street Food Cinema features cool outdoor movies, picnic ready food trucks, live music from emerging artists, interactive games, and more. 2016 marks the fifth season with new locations in Los Angeles. Rock the field and share the experience. Buy tickets online at www.streetfoodcinema.com.
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An Evening With Hiroshima (May 14 @ 8 p.m., Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive). The vibrant, eclectic, truly original, multi-Grammy-nominated Hiroshima kicks off their Songs Without Words Tour with their intoxicating mix of traditional Japanese folk music and instruments interwoven with Jazz, R&B, Salsa, and more. Tickets available at www.arcadiapaf.org.
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May 15
Opening Weekend 2016 (May 13 @ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Raging Waters, 111 Raging Waters Drive). Summer fun returns to Southern California! Mark your calendars for opening weekend 2016, May 13 to 15, and start planning your family’s visit to California’s largest water park. With more than 60 acres of world-class attractions from mild to wild, there is something for everyone to enjoy and beat the heat. Visit www.ragingwaters.com for tickets
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Museums of the Arroyo Day (May 15 @ 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., multiple locations). Join us for the 27th anniversary of Museums of the Arroyo Day, where six museums located in Los Angeles and Pasadena will open their doors, free of charge. Celebrating a diverse mix of art, architecture, and history of the Arroyo Seco area, MOTA Day features six unique history-based museums that preserve and perpetuate early Los Angeles life. MOTA museum members include The Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum (Mount Washington Campus), the Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, the Los Angeles Police Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, and the Pasadena Museum of History. In addition to its ongoing regular displays and exhibits, each museum will feature a distinctive slice of Southern California history.
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May 16
Fire-Making Workshop (May 16 @ 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Santa Fe Dam, S. Peckham Road). We often take for granted what is readily available to us. We use fire or heat on a daily basis just to meet our needs. When the chips are down, knowing how to make a sustainable fire, in an emergency situation, you and your family can count on, cannot be overstated. This workshop will cover various methods of starting a fire without matches or a lighter.
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The Secret Lives of Galaxies (May 16 @ 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Observatories, 813 Santa Barbara St.). The Hubble sequence of galaxies resembles a simple classification chart, yet underneath the neatly aligned shapes and colors lie complex and violent histories. Through radio, infrared, UV, and optical astronomy, today we can deduce these histories and the future. By exploring how each piece of the puzzle fits with every other piece, we can understand the universe and fundamental questions of how we got here.
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Born For This: Chris Guillebeau & Friends (May 16 @ 7 p.m., Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.). Born for This, is all about how to find the work you were meant to do. Whether you love your job, hate your job, are self-employed, or something entirely different, you will learn four specific strategies you can use to make major improvements in your life and work right away. Join me for an interactive gathering with other awesome people.
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May 17
Bike Week Pasadena: Women’s Bike Night (May 17 @ 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Pasadena Memorial Park, E. Holly St.). On Tuesday, May 17, join C.I.C.L.E. and Team LUNA Chix Los Angeles Cycling for Women’s Bike Night, including an evening ride under the stars and rad workshops and finale bike fashion show, plus giveaways for women who love to ride. Enter the drawing for some cool LUNA Chix Gear while supporting the Breast Cancer Fund. We will end the evening with a post-ride social gathering at a local restaurant. This ride aims to create a unique space for women-identified riders but is open to everyone.
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Family Story-Time (May 17 @ 6:30 p.m., Live Oaks Library, 4153 E Live Oak Ave.). Make Tuesday family night! Visit the library and enjoy great stories, fantastic finger-plays, lively movement games, and awesome art activities. For families with children in preschool to third grade.
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May 18
One Act Festival (May 18 @ 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive). Beginning Theatre will perform on the “Big Stage” at the Arcadia High School Performing Arts Center. The Beginning cast members will perform in a series of one-act plays that showcase their artistic skills while taking you on an emotional journey. You will also get a pastry and drink with your ticket. Tickets are $5 and available at www.arcadiastage.com.
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