Here is a sampling of upcoming things to do in the San Gabriel Valley.
Laugh Factory Covina: Jiaoying Summers, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Jan. 10; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 7 p.m. Jan. 12. Spanglish with Paul Rodriguez and Friends, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. Minimum age: 18. Check the website for ticket prices. Two-item minimum for all shows. Location, 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina. https://www.tixr.com/groups/laughfactorycovina
Yoga Expo LA – Believe 2025: The all-day yoga and wellness convention offers first come, first served classes, meditation, speakers and a yoga-related marketplace, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 11. Admission $70.14 ; $115.35 VIP pass. Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 300 E. Green St. Details and purchase admission on Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2sj9nwtn. theyogaexpo.org/los-angeles-2025
Rose Bowl Flea Market: Find collectibles or new treasures, 5 a.m. Jan. 12 (also, every second Sunday of the month). Admission $21.10 for early admission, 5-8:45 a.m.; $13.72 for admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; free for ages 11 and younger. Purchase is online-only. Location, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. rosebowlstadium.com. rosebowlstadium.com/events/calendar/list. Details and to purchase admission: tinyurl.com/3h9s4krw
Rubel Castle: The castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with 5-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. The castle offers eight guided tours each month; by appointment-only. Admission $20 for adults; $10 ages 8-18; cash-only. The property is not Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible (see website for details). Location, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. rubeltours.org
Vroman’s Bookstore: Robert Crais discusses and signs “The Big Empty,” 7 p.m. Jan. 13. Matthew Kennedy discusses and signs “On Elizabeth Taylor – An Opinionated Guide,” 7 p.m. Jan. 14. Gayle Forman discusses and signs “After Life,” 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Jami Attenberg discusses “A Reason to See You Again,” 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Deb Miller Landau signs “A Devil Went Down to Georgia – Race, Power, Privilege, and the Murder of Lita McClinton,” 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Christine Mari signs “Halfway There,” 2 p.m. Jan. 18. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. https://vromansbookstore.com
Pasadena Bead and Design Show: Find antique and handcrafted beads, hand-sewn clothing, jewelry findings, classes, demonstrations and workshops, 10-6 p.m. Jan. 17-18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 19. Admission $10 in advance online; $12 at the door; free admission for ages 17 and younger. Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 300 E. Green St. www.facebook.com/beadanddesign. www.beadanddesign.com/shows/pasadena.php
Third@First Concert Series – Chamber Music Festival: Pianist Junko Ueno Garrett and musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform “Souvenirs from Prague,” a program by Dvorák, Martinu and Popper, 4 p.m. Jan. 18. Free admission. Voluntary donation at the concert or on the website. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. www.thirdatfirst.org
Ongoing events
Armory Center for the Arts: See contemporary art exhibitions and learn about community-based art education. Gallery hours: 2-6 p.m. Friday, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission. Location, 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. For more information, 626-792-5101. armoryarts.org
Sturt Haaga Gallery of Descanso Gardens: “Days of Reverie” is an exhibition by artists Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes. The exhibit runs through Jan. 26. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. For more information, descansogardens.org
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed on Tuesday). Reservations required on Friday-Sunday. Admission is by timed entry (no walk-ins): $29; $24 ages 65 and older and students ages 12-18 with ID; $13 ages 4-11. Location, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. huntington.org
Kidspace Children’s Museum: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Timed tickets are required. Admission $15.50 ages 1-61; $13.50 ages 62 and older. Location, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-9144. kidspacemuseum.org
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (last entry is 4:30 p.m.). Admission $15; $11 ages 62 and older and students with ID; $5 ages 5-12. Admission may be purchased online. Location, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. arboretum.org/visit/hours-and-admission. arboretum.org
Monrovia Historical Museum: Discover Monrovia’s amazing history. Docent-led tours are available. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Closed on Dec. 26 (tinyurl.com/3kkw2xux). Free admission. Location, 742 E. Lemon Ave. For more information, 626-357-9537. monroviahistoricalmuseum.org
John Rowland Mansion: The historic home is open for showings at noon and 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month. Park at the Hacienda La Puente School District lot. Location, 16021 Gale Ave., City of Industry. 909-241-7961. lpvhistoricalsociety.org
Norton Simon Museum: Exhibits: “Look Alive! A Still-Life Comparison,” through Jan. 13. “Plugged In: Art and Electric Light,” through Feb. 17. “Mariana: Velázquez’s Portrait of a Queen from the Museo Nacional del Prado,” through March 24. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday; noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday. Admission $20; $15 seniors; free for students with ID and ages 18 and younger. Location, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org
USC Pacific Asia Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey,” is based on the artist’s gunpowder painting and drawings, through the lens of scientific research conducted by Getty, through June 15, 2025. The exhibition fills most of the USC PAM galleries with a selection of the artist’s work, as well as scientific imagery that explores the nature of gunpowder, its influence on his work, and how his process has evolved through the last four decades. Museum hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Timed tickets for the special exhibit are required; some walk-up admission may be available: (pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/cai-guo-qiang-a-material-odyssey/). Admission $20; $15 ages 65 and older and students with ID; free for ages 17 and younger. Location, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2380. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu
Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Bookstore: Stock up on used books, DVDs, CDs, LPs and children’s books. Store hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday. Proceeds from sales help fund library programs. The bookstore is at the Jefferson Elementary School campus, 1500 E. Villa Ave., between Hill and Allen avenues, Pasadena. For more information, email Adrienne at phrogg8@gmail.com.
Altadena Neighborhood Farmers Market: The nonprofit Raw Inspiration offers the market as a way for children to learn the value of organic gardening and healthy eating. Winter hours: 3-7 p.m. Fridays. Free admission. Location, 587 W. Palm Drive, Altadena. For more information, email info@rawinspiration.org. rawinspiration.org. rawinspiration.org/locations/
Farmers Market at Mt. SAC: Hours, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Mt. San Antonio College, parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. For more information, 909-869-0701. www.rccsgv.com/farmers-market/
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