Events

The spring edition of ArtNight Pasadena takes place on Friday, March 14, citywide. This art and culture celebration features music, dance, visual art, theater, art-making, storytelling, and history. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership between many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy a free evening of art, music, and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors offering free admission from 6:00-10:00 PM.

ArtNight Pasadena occurs twice per year (spring and fall), where the city’s most prominent museums and cultural institutions open their doors for free and offer special programming. For information on ArtNight, please call the ArtNight Pasadena Hotline at (626) 744-7887 or visit ArtNightPasadena.org and see the complete line-up of events.

Here are a few highlights in and around Old Pasadena:

ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Experience fun, all-ages art activities and installations guided by Armory Teaching Artists, live DJ sets.
Food Truck: Pie ‘N Burger
City-funded MiniGrant: DJ Soltera

GOLD BUG - MARK GIBSON
38 E. Holly Street
Enjoy a special evening of magic and community with three intimate sessions at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00pm.  Support Mentalist Mark Gibson, who lost his home in Altadena in the recent wildfires, by attending this "Pay What You Like" event. All proceeds will go to Mark and Vanessa, as they try to rebuild their lives and home, as so many are. TICKETS

MUSE/IQUE at the PASADENA SENIOR CENTER
85 E. Holly Street
Make Some Noise with MUSE/IQUE’s community season preview at Pasadena Senior Center with singer/songwriter Rachel Gonzalez and 3X Latin Grammy nominee Francisco Ruiz. Live music, activities, refreshments.
Food truck: The Tropic Truck.
City-funded MiniGrant: music by Rachel Gonzalez

CITY OF PASADENA CITY HALL
Transportation Hub
The City Hall Hub has spring festivities with live music and seasonal art activities. Treat yourself to a snack and catch a free shuttle to another venue.
Food Truck: Dina’s Dumplings
City-funded MiniGrant: Music by The Nextdoors with guest artists

PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY
with PASADENA SOCIETY OF ARTISTS (PSA)
470 W. Walnut Street
View the Pasadena Society of Artists’ Centennial Exhibition: 100 Years – 100 Images featuring paintings by PSA founding members and juried works by their current members.
Food Truck: Kogi BBQ

In unison with all of the activities of the spring edition of ArtNight Pasadena, Gold Bug invites you to join them for an evening of community and support. Prepare to be amazed as Mentalist and Master Magician, Mark Gibson showcases his extraordinary abilities of telepathy, precognition, and mysticism in the intimate setting of the Salon at Gold Bug. On this evening, the store will entertain guests from 5:00-9:00pm with champagne and good company while Mark performs three, 45-minute shows over the course of the evening, scheduled at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00pm. This will be an opportunity for our beautiful community to gather and enjoy time spent together while sharing experiences and other kindred spirits. 

If you have been to one of the events at the Gold Bug before, this evening will be a bit different. Mark and his wife Vanessa have tragically lost their Altadena home in the recent Eaton Fire. To honor and respect those who have also been impacted by the fires, this evenings ticket prices are on a "Pay What You Like" system. All proceeds will go to Mark and Vanessa, as they try to rebuild their lives and home, as so many are. 

There is no saying how quickly the seats for the magic shows will sell out. If any remain the evening of the party, you are welcome to donate to enter at that time. Must be 18 to participate. Tickets for showings like these generally sell for $35, just to give you an idea.

Each Show is 50 minutes in length. Shows at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00pm. Purchase your TICKETS on EventBrite.

MENTALIST MARK GIBSON
Returning to the Back Salon, Mark Gibson will perform a series of intimate shows.  He will expose the cracks that exist in our reality by working with personal objects and good luck charms from the audience. Appearing on programs like "The Tonight Show" and captivating audiences of thousands around the globe on luxury cruise liners, Mark Gibson is very quickly becoming one of the most sought-after Mentalists of our time. He is continuously redefining the art of mind reading and is one of the leading figures in the world of Mentalism today.

ABOUT GOLD BUG
In 1843 Edgar Allen Poe wrote one of his most famous stories, "The Gold Bug", a mystery in which a magic gold scarab beetle leads the way to a most incredible discovery of buried pirates' treasure... Guided by the same firelight, mystery, and love of nature as its namesake, the Gold Bug retail shop offers its visitors a visual and sensual experience that will draw them into a trove of rare and unusual wonder and send them on an inspiring journey, unlike anything they have yet experienced.  Featuring over 100 artists, their ever-changing collections have something to captivate and engage nearly every palate. Whether you are looking for your next piece of statement jewelry, an embellishment for your home, or a one-of-a-kind gift for a special friend or family member, Gold Bug is considered by many to be the premier destination in Los Angeles for procuring the elegant unique.