Outdoor movies, live music, local markets, fitness and a glowing tribute to Dolly Parton are among the things happening around Southern California this weekend.
THE RARE MARKET: LET’S PARTY!
Glendora Village is getting a market, movie night and pet adoption all in one Friday evening.
The Rare Market’s “Let’s Party!” brings more than 35 local vendors to the North Lot with shopping, sweets, apparel and jewelry. Cats of San Bernardino will also be there with cats looking for homes.
The movie starts at 7:40 p.m., although viewing space is limited.
Friday, Aug. 28
6 to 10 p.m.
225 N. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA
https://www.instagram.com/p/DccbOULJfun/
GOLDEN HOUR: MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
You can ease into the weekend with live music in the Sculpture Garden at the Norton Simon Museum.
Golden Hour is a casual afternoon with live music, drawing supplies and food and drinks available for purchase from the Garden Café.
The event is free with museum admission and open to all ages.
Friday, Aug. 28
Norton Simon Museum
411 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
https://www.nortonsimon.org/calendar/special-event...
“THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE” IN THE PARK
Grab a blanket and head to Sierra Madre for a free outdoor movie.
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will be shown at Memorial Park Friday night beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28
7:15 p.m.
Memorial Park
222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
https://www.coloradoboulevard.net/your-guide-to-ou...
DOLLY PARTON TRIBUTE AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER
The Santa Monica Pier is glowing pink through Sunday night in honor of Dolly Parton.
Pacific Park’s 90-foot Pacific Wheel lights up beginning at sunset with pink lights, hearts and stars, along with the messages “DOLLY” and “WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!”
The tribute runs through Sunday, Aug. 30, from sunset until midnight.
Friday through Sunday
Sunset to midnight
Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA
https://pacpark.com/pacific-park-extends-dolly-par...
LEVITT VIBE PASADENA
Memorial Park turns into an outdoor music venue Saturday for the Levitt VIBE Pasadena Music Series.
The free summer series brings live music and community programming to the park on select Saturdays and continues into September.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Memorial Park
Pasadena, CA
https://levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com/
PASADENA POPS: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
The Pasadena POPS wraps up its summer concert series Saturday with “Music of the Night: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Friends.”
The evening celebrates music from the composer behind shows including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats” and “Evita.”
Gates at the LA County Arboretum open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking, with the concert beginning at 7:30.
Saturday, Aug. 29
7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Arcadia, CA
https://www.visitpasadena.com/events/annual-events...
ST. ISIDORE HISTORICAL PLAZA CENTENNIAL GALA
A historic Orange County landmark is celebrating a pretty big birthday Saturday.
St. Isidore Historical Plaza in Los Alamitos marks its centennial with an evening under the stars featuring an operatic tenor, dinner, a silent auction, live music and dancing.
Proceeds support the restoration of the historic site and its community programs.
Saturday, Aug. 29
5 p.m.
St. Isidore Historical Plaza
10961 Reagan St.
Los Alamitos, CA
https://stisidorehistoricalplaza.org/
THE FIT EXPO
If your ideal weekend involves a little more sweat, The Fit Expo takes over the Anaheim Convention Center Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend brings together bodybuilders, powerlifters, jiu-jitsu athletes, trainers and fitness and wellness fans, along with experts and influencers.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
https://www.thefitexpo.com/
SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL
And there is still time to make a summer trip to Laguna Beach.
The Sawdust Art Festival is heading into its final stretch, with artists creating and selling their work alongside live entertainment and other activities.
The festival continues through Sept. 6.
Open daily from 11 a.m.
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA
https://sawdustartfestival.org/
