Kaplan College Graduation - May 23, 2013 through March 17, 2017
Rooms are available for this event, call hotel for best rates.
Old Pasadena Melting Pot Food Tours - May 23, 2013 through December 31, 2014
Enjoy three fours of food and fun with the Melting Pot Food Tours, which takes place three times every week. The tour explores the food from different local eatieries in Old Pasadena, with reasonably priced meals.
Tickets are $53 for adults and $28 for children from the ages of 5-12. With three tours every week on Thursday (starting at 5:30 PM) and Saturday and Sunday (starting at 10:30 AM).
The Beaux' Stratagem - May 23, 2013 through May 26, 2013
A Noise Within is presenting The Beaux' Stratagem, by George Farquhar, adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig, and directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliot. The story is about two girl-crazy adventurers on a road trip looking for love and fortune.
Location: 3352 E. Foothill Blvd, which is just 7 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel.
I Do! I Do! Tour and Tea - May 23, 2013 through July 14, 2013
The Pasadena Museum of History is hosting I Do! I Do! Tour and Tea, to enjoy over 40 vintage wedding dresses from the museum's exhibit of "I Do! I Do! Pasadena Ties the Knot - Part I, 1850 to 1950" and indulge in afternoon tea afterwards at the Tea Rose Garden.
Location: Pasadena Museum of History and Tea Rose Garden, which are 8 and 5 minutes, respectively, from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Tour tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Tea is $25 including tax.Tour starts at 12:15 PM and tea is at 1:30 PM.
South Pasadena Farmers' Market - May 23, 2013 through December 19, 2013
The South Pasadena Farmers' Marketis held every Thursday, and has produce, flowers, and food available for purchase from vendors and certified farmers. Some of the farmers and vendors at the market include Avila & Sons, Bernard Ranch, Beylik Family Farms, Bills' Bees, Fair Hills Farm, Little Farm Fresh, South Central Farmers' Cooperative, T & D Farms, Yasutomi Farms, Carmela Ice Cream, Domenico's of Beverly Hills, East & West Gourmet Blends, Homeboy Bakery, Planet Cookies, Robin's Woodfire BBQ, Zaika Kitchens, and much more.
Location:Corner of El Centro St. and Meridian Ave., which is just 4.4 miles from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Every Thursday starting at 4:00 PM.
Old Pasadena Walking Tour - May 23, 2013 through December 7, 2013
The Old Pasadena Walking Tour offers the opportunity to explore Pasadena's original downtown every Saturday morning by a trained tour guide.
Location: Old Pasadena, which is just 6 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-membeers. Reservations are needed. Tour starts at 9:00 AM.
June 2013
Make Music Pasadena - June 1, 2013
Make Music Pasadena is a musical celebration in Downtown Pasadena that will have over 150 free concerts in one day on various stages throughout the city. Past performers include The Antlers, B Side Players, Clarla Morrison, The Chain Gang of 1974, Dengue Fever, Grouplove, Hello Seahorse!, Matt & Kim, Natalia Lafourcade, Nortec Collective, Ozma, Ra Ra Riot, Saint Motel, and much more.
Locations: Old Pasadena, Civic Center/City Hall, Playhouse District, and South Lake, which are all conveniently located near the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Admission is free. Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
The Gamble House Celtic Roots Festival - June 2, 2013
The Gamble House is hosting the Celtic Roots Festival is a celebration of the ancestry of the Gamble family with a marketplace, activities for children, craft brew tasting, artisan sodas, tours of the Gamble House, Celtic food, and more. The festival will have performances by Celtic violinist Jamie Laval, Highland dancer Erin Swanson, Scottish folk singer George Cavanaugh, and the Pasadena Scottish Pipes & Drums.
Location: Gamble House, which is just 7 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. General admission is $50, VIP tickets are $75, and kids 12 and under are $25.
21st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival - June 15, 2013 through June 16, 2013
The 21st Annual Pasadena Chalk Festival will have hundreds of colorful chalk murals by talented musicians, as well as live music, food, art gallery, shopping, children's activities, beer garden, classic car show, awards ceremony, and more. The event gathers more than 120,000 visitors each year for the 2 day long festival. The proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the community arts program Light Bringer Project.
Location: Paseo Colorado and Pasadena Convention Center, which are both less than 5 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Admission is free. Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Levitt Pavilion's Summer Music Festival - June 16, 2013 through August 24, 2013
The Summer Music Festival is an outdoor event that consists of 50 concerts over the span of 3 months on every Wednsday through Sunday. The festival will have performances by Grammy-winning artists and up-and-coming performers, food, vendors, activities for kids, dance shows, open mic, student performances, and much more. Every Wednesday is children's night, with a kidzone offering face painting, balloons, water toys, games, shows, coloring mural, and more.
Location: Levitt Pavilion, which is just 5 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Free admission. Concert start times are 7 PM on Wednesdays and Sundays, and 8 PM on Tursdays thru Saturdays.
Pasadena Marathon - June 30, 2013
Held on Sunday, June 30, 2013, the
Pasadena Marathon course will take runners through some of Pasadena's most historic districts, giving the amazing opportunity to run alongside prominent landmarks. With seven components, including the Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids' Run, Relay and Bike Tour, there are plenty of opportunities for avid runners to revel in the city of Pasadena and complete personal or team goals. Grab your running shoes or biking gear and get into town for this annual marathon.
October 2013
Design 2 Part Show - October 9, 2013 through October 10, 2013
Design 2 Part Show is a design and contract manufacturing show to meet national and regional suppliers face-to-face and learn about the latest technologies and materials. Participating exhibitors include A & B Die Casting Corp, Aluma Graphics, Ash Industries, Boedeker Plastics Inc, CGI Motion, Digicom Electronics, Incodema Group, Mass Precision Inc, Pencom, Sierra CAD/CAM Inc, United Western Enterprises Inc, and much more.
Location: Pasadena Convention Center, which is just 4 minutes from the Vagabond Inn Executive Pasadena hotel. Admission is free.
Pasadena Art Weekend - October 11, 2013 through October 13, 2013
Five events, one weekend, all FREE. The 8th Annual
Pasadena Art Weekend will take place October 11-13 with a colorful palette of events, including ArtNight, ArtWalk in the Playhouse District, Taste of South Lake, a world festival at Paseo Colorado and the Old Pasadena Cultural Dance Festival. Bring your family and friends for a fun and creative weekend in Pasadena.