The Pasadena Convention Center and Pasadena Civic Auditorium are home to a variety of events throughout the year. Here is a list of public events scheduled to take place this June and July 2019.
JUNE 2019
Contemporary Crafts Market – Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9, 2019
Hand-crafted and American-made, this annual three-day juried event is a great opportunity to meet acclaimed artisans and celebrate the finest, one-of-a-kind furnishings, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, blown glass and more. Everything is one of a kind and available for purchase. Learn the stories, skill, and passion-infused into everything you see. More than 200 artisans will be on site exhibiting and selling their custom creations of functional, wearable and decorative art.
Event Dates and Hours
Friday, June 7, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: $8 / *Children 12 years old and under are free
Celiac Disease Foundation Gluten Free Expo – Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9, 2019
The CDF Gluten-Free Expo is a critical and life-changing event for celiac disease patients, family members, and the public to receive credible and current information and to discover the latest and best gluten-free food options. This family-friendly event provides the opportunity to sample and buy the newest gluten-free products before they hit stores and meet others in the gluten-free community.
Registration
Adults: $20 (advance purchase); $25 (at the door)
Children: $10 (12 years old and under)
Event Dates and Hours
Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Voyage to the East – Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9, 2019
Voyage to the East is performed by a 200-member ensemble, Jiangsu Performing Arts Group, that consists of World-renowned opera singers, dancers, actors and actresses and a full orchestra.
Show Dates and Times
Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and start at $38
Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere – Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari announced the final run of his internationally sold out “Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere” stand-up tour. Since August 2018, Aziz has brought “Road to Nowhere” to over 50 cities in the United States and Europe with multiple sold out shows per night. On April 4, 2019 Aziz performed on the prestigious Royal Albert Hall stage in London. Now, there are only 16 dates left, including three sold out shows at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Showtime: 8 p.m.
Tickets: available at Ticketmaster.com for $50
CatCon – Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, June 30, 2019
CatCon is the convention with cattitude. The two-day event includes immersive experiences, 200 exhibitors, photo booths, DIY, celebricats like Pudge and the Dark Lord plus the biggest adoption village. Top talent both feline and human includes Cats of Instagram, Aaron’s Animals (Aaron Benitez, Prince Michael and Phil), Shelly Roche (“Tiny Kittens”) and over 30 more, plus over over a dozen workshops and seminars, kitty cosplay, the Kitty Coloring Collective and TONS of giveaways and swag.
Event Dates and Hours
Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 30, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults
Saturday Adult General Admission – $38 + fees
Sunday Adult General Admission – $38 + fees
Adult Weekend Pass – $70 + fees
Children
Saturday Child General Admission – $10 + fees
Sunday Child General Admission – $10 + fees
Child Weekend Pass – $15 + fees
*Ages 5-12 years old; Children under 5 years old are free
July 2019
LA’s Largest Mixer: Where Business Meets Business – Thursday, July 18, 2019
The 21st Annual LA’s Largest Mixer is Southern California’s largest and longest running business marketing and networking event. Over 2,000 business professionals will gather for an evening of making new face-to-face connections that help grow businesses. In addition, 125 area companies will showcase their brands, products and people, as well as 20 chambers of commerce and professional business organizations will be on hand. Sample signature dishes from a dozen local restaurants and enjoy a beverage from one of the cash bars.
Event Hours
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission
Single Ticket: $20 + $2.29 fee
Two Tickets: $30 + $2.64 fee
All events will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center, located at 300 E. Green St., in Pasadena CA.