Get acquainted with all of the great faith and service opportunities at FUMC Pasadena while enjoying terrific food, live music, tours of the historic church building, and so much more at this community event, Saturday, May 25!

Five food trucks will be located in the back parking lot, with activities taking place throughout the building. Festivities start at 5:00pm!

Participating food trucks are:

India Jones Chow Truck

Komodo

Paradise Cookies & Ice Cream

The Hungry Nomad

Slammin Sliders

Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Pacific Asia Museum’s fourth season of the popular Fusion Friday series is back! Enjoy a vibrant mix of art in the galleries, interactive experiences and live performances, all within the museum’s iconic building.

Each evening features special performances and activities and also include DJs spinning in the courtyard, a cash bar, and L.A.’s best food trucks in the parking lot. Angel City Brewery will be pouring at the bar.

This Friday, May 17, will feature a stunning Indonesian shadow puppet performance plus peeks behind the scenes, live gamelan music, and DJ Arshia’s special Bollywood dance mix! Cocktail or Asian attire is encouraged for this indoor and outdoor event!

Private pre-party packages are available. Your group can enjoy early entry with happy hour pricing. Contact education@pacificasiamuseum.org for more info.

Dates: May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16

Hours: 7:30pm-10:30pm

Free for members, $15 nonmembers

Reserve your tickets now at fusionfridays2013.eventbrite.com.

Please note that Fusion Fridays are designed for adults.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

8:30am to 9:30am

University Club of Pasadena

175 North Oakland Avenue

Continental breakfast and free parking is provided

At the workshop we will provide you with information on applying for and receiving tax credits through the State Enterprise Zone Program and Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit and cash reimbursements up to $7,000 for you new hires through the On the Job Training Program.

This seminar is open to business owners, financial officers, operating officers, human resource personnel and other decision makers.  R.S.V.P’s are required and seating is limited.  Please email malva@cityofpasadena.net  to reserve your space.  For additional information, you may contact Melissa Alva at 626-744-7347 or Julie McElrath at 626-304-8903.

RSVP to the gallery at (626) 789-0424. The Aahoo Art Gallery is located at 615 E. Walnut St., Pasadena.

The 7th Annual Bike Week Pasadena rolls through May 13th-18th, 2013. C.I.C.L.E., an L.A. based bike advocacy non-profit, and the City of Pasadena present a week-long showcase for most skill levels and age groups to promote bicycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transportation.

All Bike Week Pasadena activities are free and open to the public. This year’s highlights include:

• A Taste of Pasadena Restaurant Ride
• Ladies Night
• Bike To Work Pit Stop
• Bike Home From Work Shift Party
• Bike-In Movie Night
• Kids Costume Bike Parade with the Mayor

This year the Playhouse District Association will participate in A Taste of Pasadena Ride on Monday, May 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Treat your taste buds to a sampling of Pasadena’s finest dishes! Pedal along, build up your appetite and explore Pasadena’s tastiest bites! We’ll cruise through the Pasadena Playhouse restaurants.

Location: Meet at Memorial Park Pasadena (Raymond Ave & Holly St.)

What to Bring: Your bicycle, in good running order, and plenty of night lights. All participants should be able to ride a bike safely with the ability to brake, change gears, and balance while stopping and starting. All participants under 18 must wear a helmet and be escorted by a parent or guardian. Children under age 8 should be on a tag-a-long, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device to participate in the ride.

CIRQUE AT THE PLAYHOUSE is dedicated to training and nurturing a local and global community of artists of all ages committed to excellence in the study of circus arts, clowning, mask play, aerial arts and all non-fourth-wall styles of theatre. This program runs from July 15-28, 2013 with a showcase and festival finale planned for August 17, 2013. Steve Haves, who has worked as a Comic Act Designer for Cirque du Soleil since 2006, will serve as Program Director and co-producer for CIRQUE AT THE PLAYHOUSE summer program.

Visit CIRQUE for full details on program schedule, curriculum and special instructors/guest artists. Register before June 1 to receive $100 off tuition!

The Galerie Gabrie is proud to present “Conversations With Nature”, an exhilarating and awe-inspiring exhibit by artist Charles Muench. A special Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 5:00pm-8:00pm with Mr. Muench in attendance. The exhibit is open now and continues through June 29, 2013. Galerie Gabrie is located at 597 East Green Street, Pasadena, 91101. Gallery hours are: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Treat yourself to this breath-taking exhibition!