Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas.

 

See green at St Patrick’s Day events around the San Gabriel Valley, including a party with Irish tunes and food from 4-11:30 p.m. March 17. Reservations. Mt. Lowe Brewing Company, 150 E. St. Joseph St., Arcadia. 626-244-7593. www.mtlowebrewing.com/

Check out pub crawls and other celebrations at your favorite Irish pubs. But don’t forget Italian Americans celebrate St Joseph’s feast day with St. Joseph’s Tables on March 19. Many local Catholic churches decorate cross-shaped tables with photos, sweets and other food in honor of Italy’s patron saint.

Special storytime: Molly Ruttan reads “Something Wild,” 11 a.m. March 18. Find out how Hannah overcomes her stage fright with some imaginative wishful thinking. Patrons who buy the book get to complete a craft after storytime. Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromansbookstore.com

Third@First concerts: Concert series are on for the third Saturday of the month. March’s offering is the Bob Cole Chamber Choir from Cal State Long Beach, conducted by Jonathan Talberg, performing new music from around the world and celebrating the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, 4 p.m. March 18. Free/donations appreciated. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-796-0157. thirdatfirst.org

Electro Park: The City of Monterey Park presents the event with DJs playing house, discotech, electro and other electronic dance music, 4-10 p.m. March 18. All ages and family-friendly. Bring your own lawn seating and be ready to dance. Free admission, but reserve a spot here: bit.ly/3ZNP4sa. Barnes Park, 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park. www.montereypark.ca.gov/electricpark

Los Angeles Vintage Paperback Collectors Show: Find that paperback book you’ve been searching for and meet authors and artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19. Admission $10. Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 Verdugo Road. www.la-vintage-paperback-show.com/

Crown City Symphony: Arman Keyvanian conducts the orchestra with violinist David Park in a program with Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 and Saint-Saens’ Violin Concerto No. 3, at 2 p.m. March 19. Free admission. First Baptist Church of Pasadena, 75 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena. 626-797-1994.

Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum: In honor of Women’s History Month, take a look at the reasons behind women’s clothing styles during the 19th and early 20th century in “A Changing Silhouette.” 2 p.m. March 19. Costumer Natalie Meyer will lead the discussion, part fashion show and part hands-on experience. Free but reservations required: bit.ly/3F3rwa6. Location, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, City of Industry. For more information, 626-968-8492. homesteadmuseum.org

Pasadena Senior Games: Registration opens March 20 for the “Senior Games,” for adults 50 and older who are welcome to compete in 14 athletic events from archery to tennis. The games run from May 21 to July 15. Previous competition experience not required. Volunteers are also needed for many tasks. Volunteer by calling 626-685-6755 or email sports@pasadenaseniorcenter.org. For more information, 626-795-4331. To register, click on “Activities and Events” and then “Senior Games” on the website,   www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Vroman’s Bookstore: Eric Conway discusses “The Big Myth — How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market,” 7 p.m. March 20. Cathleen Schine discusses “Künstlers in Paradise,” 7 p.m. March 21. Liam Callanan discusses “When In Rome,” 7 p.m. March 23. Local Author Day: Barbara Hanky-Rogers (“It’s a No Grainer Cookbook”). Laurie Markvart (“Somewhere in the Music, I’ll Find Me”) and Kenneth Strange Jr. (“It’s Your Camino — One Couple’s 100-Mile Pilgrimage Across Spain”) discuss their books, 4 p.m. March 26. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Spring Career and Resource Fair: San Gabriel Valley GAIN Region III and City of El Monte Community Services presents the event, 9 a.m.-noon March 21. Bring copies of your resume. Meet with employers and get resumes critiques. Dress code: business. Free admission. South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave., South El Monte. 626-313-5392

Duarte Farmers Market: is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. March 22 (and most other Wednesdays). Southeast corner of the Santa Teresita Assisted Living parking lot, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte. duartechamber.com/duarte-farmers-market. Updates on Facebook: bit.ly/41OI0wJ

Taste of Art: Chef instructor Maite Gomez-Rejón recreates the romance of 16th century English travel in “The Romance of the Grand Tour,” 4-7:30 p.m. March 23. Participants will view British and French paintings, decorative arts and diaries, and then complete the tour by preparing spritzes and Venetian cicchetti worthy of a grand tourist. Minimum age: 21. Cost $90. Reservations required: huntington.org/event/taste-art-romance-grand-tour. The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Ave., San Marino. huntington.org

America’s Got Talent: Fans 8 and older can be part of the audience at the latest season of “America’s Got Talent” with Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Terry Crews. Fans get an chance to take photos at the judges’ desk, win prizes and influence judges through their cheers. Filming for the show is various times per day on March 23, 25-26, 29-30; April 1-2 and 4-6. Sign up for free tickets on the website: on-camera-audiences.com/shows/Americas_Got_Talent. Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green St. www.visitpasadena.com/events/americas-got-talent

Peacock Day: Celebrate Arcadia’s favorite peafowl, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25. Arrive in peacock cosplay (mind that this is a family event), take a guided walk, pose in a photo booth and sample a special menu (like a churro topped with peacock-colored sugar). Purchase timed admission in advance. Admission is $15 ages 18-61; $11 ages 62 and older and students; $5 ages 5-12. Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. arboretum.org

Party@PAM: Party at USC Pacific Asia Museum in honor of Rep. Judy Chu; Vinayak Bharne, professor of architecture at USC; and Keiko Fukazawa, Pasadena-based artist and educator. Event, 8-10 p.m. March 25. Admission $75. Reservations required by March 17. Location, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 213-740-1744. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu

Glendora Genealogical Group: Anne Sonner discusses “Tales of Mining in the Old West,” 6 p.m. March 28. Mark Cross will speak about telling a more robust family narrative at 7 p.m. Cross attended the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research in Georgia, and is a graduate of ProGen 37. Free admission. La Fetra Senior Center, Elm Room,333 East Foothill Blvd., Glendora. 909-592-4030.

Whittier Women’s Club’s Spring Fling Boutique: More than 30 vendors will be on hand offering baked goods, handmade crafts, Easter and Mother’s Day items, jewelry, beauty items and plants, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1. East Whittier United Methodist Church, 10005 Cole Road, Whittier. 562-857-0955. Email: princessberta@msn.com.

For cheese heads: Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery presents the return of “Cheese 101” class, 6 p.m. April 4. Tickets are $95 per person on Resy; wine pairing extra (bit.ly/3Thgion). Also, see reservations for a class on April 18. Agnes, 40 W. Green St., Pasadena. 626-389-3839. agnesla.com

Kidspace Children’s Museum: The 27th annual “Butterfly Season” at the museum is open with children’s activities including going on a big safari, playing dress-up, viewing live caterpillars, moths and honeybees, through May 14. Also, learn from “Los Trompos,” an interactive art installation that honors the monarch butterfly’s cultural and ecological ties to Mexico. Tickets are by time and date: $14.95 ages 1-61; $12.95 ages 62 and older (purchase here: bit.ly/3mJOFoh). Location, 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-9144. kidspacemuseum.org

USC Pacific Asia Museum: March 10: “Global Asias: Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art — From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,” through June 25. Also, explore the Sunkal Ceramics Gallery and the specific galleries for art of South and Southeast Asia, China, Himalaya, Pacific Island, Japan, Korea and Silk Road. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is by advance timed purchase, $10; $7 ages 65 and older and students with valid ID; free for ages 17 and under. Also, free admission from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and on the second Sunday of the month. 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu

 

Ongoing

 

Dinos Alive Exhibit – An Immersive Experience: For all ages who love finding out about dinosaurs. The experience runs various times and dates: March 17-19, 23-26 and 30-31; April 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-30; May 4-7, 11-14. Timed tickets are required. Admission $20 and up. 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. dinosalivelosangeles.com

Stranger Things – The Experience: The 45-minute immersion in all things based on the iconic Netflix show. Dates: March 17-19, 24-26 and 31; April 1-2, 7-9, 14-16. Unlock your power in the Hawkins Lab, enjoy an 80s-style medley of locations and fan-favorite moments, including photo ops, food and drink, and interact with performers. If you’ve still got that MTV jacket and shoulder pads, dress like it’s the 80s. Minimum recommended age: 13. Tickets $39 and up. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. strangerthings-experience.com/los-angeles/#faqs; feverup.com

Book a castle visit: Rubel Castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with five-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. The castle offers eight scheduled tours each month. Tours are two hours long. Admission is $20 for adults; $10 ages 8-18. The property is not ADA accessible; see website for details. Rubel Castle, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. rubeltours.org

Descanso Gardens: Ongoing special art exhibit: “Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art,” in the Sturt Haaga Gallery and runs through May 21. Gardens hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The gallery is open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 and older and student with valid ID; $5 ages 5-12. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintidge. 818-949-4200. descansogardens.org

Duarte Historical Museum: Closed for remodeling. Scheduled re-opening May 6. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free/donation. Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Parkway. 626-357-9419. www.ranchodeduarte.org

Monrovia Historical Museum: Explore the museum, 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Docent-led tours are available. Free admission/donation. The museum is at 742 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia. 626-357-9537. monroviahistoricalmuseum.org

Norton Simon Museum: Ongoing special exhibit: “Saint Sebastian: Anatomy of a Sculpture,” learn about the 15th-century Italian painted sculpture from the Norton Simon collections, through July 3. An online exhibit: “Representing Women: Gender and Portraiture in 17th Century Europe” (view here bit.ly/3zLRR9p). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older; free for ages 18 and younger and students with a valid ID. Location, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org

 

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