For marketing, for marketing: Wander through the stalls and find locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, loaves of bread and more at Certified Farmers Market in Alhambra from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, January 9, at 100 South Second Street, Alhambra. Submission is free. The market is open every Sunday. For more information, call (626) 570-5081 or visit cityofalhambra.org/376/Certified-Farmers-Market.
creative aging UCLA’s Visual and Performing Arts Education Program and Grand Pasadena Center are offering a free eight-week series of “Creative Aging” workshops, designed to help older adults reduce the effects of age-related challenges on perceptual motor skills. Workshops are held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, January 13 through March 3, at the Pasadena Adult Center, 85 Holly Street, Pasadena. For more information, visit pasadenasraduatecenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.
Make it: Celebrate the makeup industry at IMATS, the international trade fair for makeup artists, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9, at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. Learn from industry leaders. Admission is $35 on January 8, or $25 on Sunday, or $45 for a package. For more information, visit visitpasadena.com/events or call (360) 882-3488.
Feeling vs Thinking: Leonard Mlodino discusses “Emotional: How Emotions Shape the Way We Think,” 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, online on Crowdcast, courtesy of Vroman’s Live. Mlodinow, author of “Subliminal,” will explore the new science of emotion and how to maximize its benefits. For more information, visit vromans.com or call (626) 449-5320.
winter fun: This is the last week for the little ones to go “ice fishing,” make winter sculptures, and even go ice skating at the Winter Frolic at the Kidspace Museum, a seven-week celebration of the holidays. Ending Sunday, January 9, Winter Frolic features sock skating, snowflake decorating, and other opportunities to get creative, explore, paint, dance, and play. Visit kidspacemuseum.org to book general admission tickets. Kidspace is located at 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 449-9144.
bead width and design: The Pasadena Bead and Design Gallery features a wide variety of crafts by renowned artists, artisans, and merchants offering everything from hand-printed fabrics, hand-woven clothing, handmade beads, and jewelry. Show is set from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, January 7 through Sunday, January 9 at Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave. , Pasadena. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. For more information, visit Beadanddesign.com, or find the offer on Twitter or Facebook.
Heart health after cancer: Dr. R. will discuss. Fernando Roth, MD, a cardiologist, discusses some chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments that may have long-term effects on the heart 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Cancer Support Community-Pasadena, 76 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 215, Pasadena. Submission is free. For more information, visit cscpasadena.org or call (626) 796-1083.
Current events
Lightscape: Tickets are on sale at Lightscape in Arboretum, scheduled through Sunday, January 16. The Los Angeles County Arboretum will be converted into a wandering winter cathedral and Fire Garden. Wander the illuminated water fountains and more. Admission is $30-$32 for adults, $18-20 for children 3-12, and free for infants and toddlers up to 2. For more information, visit arboretum.org/lightscape or call (626) 821-3222.
Museum opening: After nearly two years, the Monrovia Historical Museum has finally opened. Come and discover the amazing history of Monrovia. Submission is free. Museum opening hours are 1-4pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Lecturer-led tours are available. The museum is at 742 E. Lemon Ave. , Monrovia. For more information, call (626) 357-9537 or visit monroviahistoricalmuseum.org.
It’s in the cards: West Covina Cribbage Club welcomes new members to its weekly meetings at 6 p.m. Monday, at Denny’s, 1150 S. Seventh Ave. , Hacienda Heights. For more information, call Elaine at (626) 330-3170.
New perspective: The USC Pacific Asia Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with “Intervention: Fresh Perspectives after 50 Years,” original artwork from Antonius Boye, Audrey Chan, Jennifer Ling Dachuk, and Amir H. The show will be in response to the museum’s collection and will run until February 6. For more information, call (626) 787-2680 or visit pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu.
In Norton: “Unseen Picasso,” a small exhibition of 16 rare or one-of-a-kind prints by Pablo Picasso, will be on display, through January 10, in the Small Gallery, Main Level, at Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors 62 and older. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students with valid ID, and museum members. For more information, call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org.
at home: The Homestead Museum, with its notable homes, cemetery, and gardens, is open for self-guided outdoor tours from noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Entry is free and masks are required for visitors 2 and over. Inside tours of the historic homes are available. Tour capacity will be limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Workman House tours will be offered at noon and 2 p.m., and La Casa Nueva tours are scheduled at 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, call (626) 968-8492 or visit homesteadmuseum.org.
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