What's on in Pasadena on a budget?
89 upcoming events
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Events in Pasadena on a budget
Tue15
Tomorrow
At 5 PMFree
GenAI September Happy Hour
KingsRow Gastropub
At 6 PMFree
🃏Trading cards
Casual Commander
Odyssey Games - Pasadena
At 6 PMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
CEDH
Crown City Games Pasadena
TomorrowFree
🗣️Talk🌱Ecology
Green California Summit
Pasadena Convention Center
Tomorrow · 11 AMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
Magic Academy: Deck Building
Out of the Box Goods
Tomorrow · 2:30 PMFreeES
✂️Workshop
Camino a la CIUDADANÍA
Bakerripley Pasadena Campus
Wed16
Wednesday 16 September
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Pathway To Citizenship
Bakerripley Pasadena Campus
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Passionfruit (KCRW)
Sid The Cat Auditorium
TomorrowFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
ACE Introduction to Carer Essentials - learn about the NDIS & more
Pasadena Community Centre
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🌳Outdoors
Trivia Night at The Blind Donkey
The Blind Donkey
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
❓Quiz🎫Concert
Trivia Night at Wild Parrot Brewing Company
Wild Parrot Brewing Company
Tomorrow · 8 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia Night at T. Boyle's Tavern
T. Boyle's Tavern
Thu17
Thursday 17 September
Wed 16 · 7 PMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
Two Headed Giant Commander
Crown City Games Pasadena
Thu 17 · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🎒Students
ACE English Language Skills for Study and Employment Course
Pasadena Community Centre
Thu 17 · 10 AM$0
🧾Drop-in services
Sell your camera gear (free event by appointment) at Samy's Camera Pasadena
Samy's Camera
Fri18
Friday 18 September
Thu 17 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Crenshaw
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 17$0
🎷Jazz🎉Club
Thursday Night Jazz at The Tap Room
The Tap Room
Thu 17 · 8 PM$0
🎉Club💿DJ set
Club 54 Every Thursday
Club 54 Lounge
Fri 18 · 8 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Mano a Mano Food Distribution Volunteer Sign Up
Pasadena Community Job Center (PCJC)
Sat19
Saturday 19 September
Fri 18 · 4:30 PM$5
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
CoreTCG Commander
CoreTCG
Fri 18 · 6 PMFree
🃏Trading cards
Casual Commander
Odyssey Games - Pasadena
Sat 19A$0
♙Chess🌳Outdoors
Social Chess at the Pasadena Community Centre
Pasadena Community Centre
Fri 18 · 8 PM$0
🎷Jazz🎉Club
Friday Night Live Music at The Tap Room
The Tap Room
Fri 18 · 8 PM$0
🎉Club💿DJ set
Club 54 Lounge Pasadena: Friday Night Party
Club 54 Lounge
Sat 19 · 9 AMFree
⚔️Miniatures🏆Tournament
Crown City Games Aos Rtt
Crown City Games Pasadena
Sun20
Sunday 20 September
Sat 19 · 5 PMFree
🎉Club💿DJ set
Detention W/ DJ Naeem
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Sun 20 · 10:30 AMA$0
✂️Workshop💿DJ set
DJ Workshops at Pasadena Community Centre
Pasadena Community Centre
Sat 19 · 8 PM$0
🎉Club💿DJ set
Club 54 Saturday Night Party
Club 54 Lounge
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Sat 19 · 8 PM$18–4,749
⚽Team sports🎟️Spectator
UCLA Bruins Football vs. Nevada Wolf Pack
Rose Bowl Stadium
Sun 20 · 10 AM$0
🧘Wellness🧘Yoga
The Courtyard Wellness Sessions
One Colorado Old Pasadena
Later
Sun 20 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Sibylline Records
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Sun 20 · 7 PM$15–20
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Swampy Songs w Laney Tripp + Adriana McCassim
Healing Force of the Universe
Mon 21 · 6 PMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
CEDH
Crown City Games Pasadena
Tue 22 · 11 AMFree
🃏Trading cards🏆Tournament
Magic Academy: Deck Building
Out of the Box Goods
Tue 22 · 8:30 PM$0
🎤Stand-up
FREE Improv Student Showcase and Jam
Tutu School Pasadena 696 E Colorado Blvd. Suite 6 , CA
Wed 23 · 4 PM$0
Luxe Event
Dynasty Dermatology
Wed 23 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Stephanie Rangel
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 24 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Marlon (Gold Star)
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 24 · 7 PM$17.85–23.18
💜Soul / Funk🎉Club
Motown Night in Pasadena: Live Music Dinner Drinks & Dancing
Eden Garden Bar & Grill - Pasadena
Thu 24 · 8 PM$13.60
The Song Remains The Same Film Screening
Healing Force of the Universe
Fri 25 · 8 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Mano a Mano Food Distribution Volunteer Sign Up
Pasadena Community Job Center (PCJC)
Sat 26 · 5 PMFree
🎉Club💿DJ set
Detention W/ DJ Naeem
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Sun 27 · 8:15 AMFree
🏊Swimming🌳Outdoors
Swim Across America - Baltimore Open Water Swim
5101 Mountain Road
Sun 27 · 8:30 AMFree
🏃Running🤾Activities
Bimbo Global Race - Los Angeles
The 10K will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
Sun 27 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Tickle Polyester
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Mon 28 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Tuna
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Tue 29 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Cool-Tite
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Wed 30 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Shanny2dope
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 1 · 1 PM$0
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PCC Extension
Fri 2 · 8 AMFree
🤝Volunteering🧾Drop-in services
Mano a Mano Food Distribution Volunteer Sign Up
Pasadena Community Job Center (PCJC)
Sat 3 · 10 AM$7.18
Bob Baker Hallowe’en Spooktacular
One Colorado Old Pasadena
Sat 3 · 8 PM$17
Other Delights, Christina Courtin
Healing Force of the Universe
Sun 4 · 10 AM$14.12–24.62
Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON and FESTIVAL 2026
Pasadena Center
Sun 4 · 5 PMFree
DJ Y-Not (Brainstory)
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Tue 6 · 5 PMFree
DJ Shroomdaddy
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Wed 7 · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Amy
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Wed 7 · 8 PM$15–20
🌙Indie🔬Experimental
Nick Reinhart, Bobb Bruno
Healing Force of the Universe
Thu 8 · 8 AM$0–28.52
CESA Southern Chapter - 2026 Fall Program
Rose Bowl Stadium
Thu 8 · 7 PMFree
Live Band KARAOKE Casual Encounters
The Mixx
Thu 8 · 8:30 PM$0
FREE Improv Student Showcase and Jam
Tutu School Pasadena 696 E Colorado Blvd. Suite 6 , CA
Fri 9 · 8 AMFree
Mano a Mano Food Distribution Volunteer Sign Up
Pasadena Community Job Center (PCJC)
Sat 10 · 8 AM$0
🏋️Fitness🧘Yoga
One Colorado Courtyard Series — Fitness Sessions with BÜNDA and Alo
One Colorado Old Pasadena
Sat 10 · 6 PM$12.51
Let's Salsa!
One Colorado Old Pasadena
Sun 11 · 5 AM$16.88–24.29
🪑Flea market🌳Outdoors
Rose Bowl Flea Market — Sunday, September 13, 2026
Rose Bowl Stadium
Sun 11 · 5 AM$16.88–24.29
Rose Bowl Flea Market Sunday, October 11, 2026
Rose Bowl Stadium
Sun 11 · 12 PM$0–215.26
R&B Brunch
Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge
Wed 14 Oct · 5 PMFree
💿DJ set🎉Club
DJ Janet LaBelle
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 15 Oct · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop🎒Students
ACE English Language Writing Skills for Study and Employment Course
Pasadena Community Centre
Thu 15 Oct · 9 AM$10–600
⛳Golf🤾Activities
ITSMD 2026 Fall Golf Outing
Compass Pointe Golf Courses
Sat 17 OctFree
ACE Introduction to Barista and Cafe Work
Pasadena Community Centre
Fri 16 Oct · 8 PM$19.27
Heartopener, Pedro TqM
Healing Force of the Universe
Sat 17 Oct · 11 AM$12.51
Boo Crew Workshop with The Unicorn Store
theunicornstore
Sat 17 Oct · 8 PM$17
Almost Already w Austy's Gameshow + DJ Club Hilary
Healing Force of the Universe
Sun 18 Oct · 4 PM$14.64
Pokemon TCG October League Challenge @ Odyssey Games Pasadena
Odyssey Games - Pasadena
Sun 18 Oct · 5 PM$0
FREE! Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic 社區和諧针灸
2801 E Foothill Blvd
Tue 20 Oct · 5 PMFree
DJ Coffin Prick
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Wed 21 Oct · 5 PMFree
DJ Spiral Architect
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Thu 22 Oct · 7 PM$17.85–23.18
🎷Jazz🎶Singer-songwriter
Sinatra & Friends: Dinner Drinks & Live Music in Pasadena
Eden Garden Bar & Grill - Pasadena
Sat 31 Oct · 9 AM$5
🧺Market
2026 Pasadena Mistletoe Market
Pasadena Convention Center
Sat 31 Oct · 4 PM$0
Halloween Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating & Family Pics!
One Colorado Old Pasadena
Sun 1 Nov · 3 PM$17.85–268.61
80's Vs 90's Hallloween Throwback
Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge
Sat 7 Nov · 8:30 AM$15
🏃Running🤾Activities
Downs Park 5 Miler
8311 John Downs Loop
Sat 7 Nov · 9 AM$5
🧺Market
2026 Pasadena Nutcracker Market
Pasadena Convention Center
Sun 8 Nov · 5 AM$16.88–24.29
🪑Flea market🌳Outdoors
Rose Bowl Flea Market — Sunday, November 8, 2026
Rose Bowl Stadium
Thu 12 Nov · 7 PMFree
🎤Karaoke💿DJ set
Live Band Karaoke Casual Encounters
The Mixx
Sat 14 Nov · 5 PM$0
🧘Wellness🧾Drop-in services
FREE! Community Harmony Acupuncture Clinic 社區和諧针灸
2801 E Foothill Blvd
Thu 19 Nov · 5:30 PMFree
✂️Workshop💼Career
ACE Cook Smart: Elevated Budget Cooking
Pasadena Community Centre
Sun 22 Nov · 4 PM$14.64
Pokemon TCG November League Challenge @ Odyssey Games Pasadena
Odyssey Games - Pasadena
Thu 26 Nov · 9 AM$10–15
🏃Running
North Shore 6th Annual Turkey Trot
1199 Long Cove Rd
See also in Pasadena on a budget
Sun 20 · 3 PM
🌐World music🪕Folk / Acoustic
Mariachi Heritage Society presents ¡México Canta!
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Tomorrow · 7 PM$32.75
🌙Indie🪕Folk / Acoustic
Croz Boyce (Avey Tare and Geologist of Animal Collective)
Sid The Cat Auditorium, Pasadena
Tomorrow · 8 PM
🎫Concert
Black Uhuru @ The Venice West
The Venice West, Los Angeles (LA)
Sat 26 · 7 PM
🎷Jazz🪕Folk / Acoustic
Mark Carter Jazz Project
Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, Alhambra
Sat 3 · 7:30 PM
🎶Singer-songwriter🎫Concert
Singer-Songwriter Sarah McQuaid
Knox Presbyterian Church, Pasadena
Thu 17 · 8 PM
🌐World music🎷Jazz
Dayren Santamaria and Made in Cuba - Branson (9/17/26)
Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Pasadena
Fri 18 · 8 PM$31.16
🎷Jazz🎫Concert
Jeff Parker, Ben Williams, Ben Lumsdaine + more
Healing Force of the Universe, Pasadena
Sat 19$33.50–89.50
🎻Classical🎫Concert
Candlelight Pasadena: Mozart vs Beethoven
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles
Thu 17 · 6 PM$161.90
🎪Street party
Noche de las Luminarias - Annual SGV Awards Ceremony and Celebration!
Grapevine Arbor, San Gabriel
Sat 3 · 4 PM
🏠House💿DJ set
Electric Park w/ Morgan Page "Classics Only" - Free Admission
Barnes Park, Monterey Park
Fri 18
🎪Street party🪕Folk / Acoustic
2026 Pasadena Greek Fest
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church, Pasadena
Sun 20 · 9 PM
🎉Club
Sunday SIP
Dave & Buster's - Arcadia
Sun 27 · 1 PM$14–16
🎉Parties
Movida: Adri, At3rriza, Axleon, Aachuuu, DJ T3kno
El Sereno Community Garden, Los Angeles
Fri 18 · 7 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Freak Scene With DJ Jenny LSQ
Sid The Cat Auditorium, Pasadena
At 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A Noise Within
Tomorrow · 6:30 PM
🎤Stand-up
Social Hour
The Ice House Comedy Club, Pasadena
Wed 16 · 7:30 PM$64
🎭Theatre
The Visit
Pasadena Playhouse
Thu 17 · 7:30 PM$90
🎭Theatre
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
A Noise Within Theatre, Pasadena
Mon 21 · 7:15 PM
🪗Folk dance🎊Socials
English Country Dance Classes in Pasadena
Skandia Lodge & Hall, Pasadena
At 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Pericles
Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Pasadena
Wed 16 · 3 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club for Adults
San Gabriel Library
Wed 30 · 11 AMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
The Next-Level Contract-readiness Mentorship Program Graduation Ceremony
BMO Bank
Sat 3Free
🗣️Talk🍽️Food
This Land Is... Sunday Supper and Conversation Series
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Thu 17 · 4 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sonia Romero
Temple City Library
Fri 18
🖼️Exhibition🗣️Talk
Golden State Tattoo Expo 2026
Pasadena Visitor Center
Sun 27 · 2:30 PM
🎬Cinema
Silent Sundays Series: Wings
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues in Pasadena on a budget
Parson’s Nose Theater
24 events
Boston Court Pasadena
21 events
Pasadena Playhouse
51 events
Boston Court Performing Arts Center
26 events
The Ice House Comedy Club
41 events
Healing Force of the Universe
17 events
Rose Bowl
23 events
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Rose Bowl Stadium
10 events
Skandia Lodge & Hall
8 events
Sid The Cat Auditorium
70 events
A Noise Within Theatre
12 events