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is best known on New Year\'s Day for the Tournament of Roses parade it
hosts. But the city is also a favorite among pedestrians, who fill the
sidewalks at night to window shop. This 22-block neighborhood area is
filled with 200 boutiques, art galleries, retail stores, restaurants,
cozy outdoor cafes, cinemas and clubs. We recommend you just walk around
to take in the area and decide amongst over 100 restaurants what appeals
to you.

Entertainment in Old Pasadena runs the gamut from theaters to cinemas to
art galleries. At night this district has an abundance of live music and
dancing venues.

# Nightlife

Featured: THE ICE HOUSE

24 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena (626) 577- 1894 www.icehouseonline.com

This famous comedy and music night spot was established in 1960 and has
played host to the comedic talents of Steve Martin, Robin Williams, and
Lily Tomlin. Today, it continues to draw top stand-up comics and record
crowds.

-   June 27 LATINO COMEDY SHOWCASE hosted by RUDY MORENO

-   June 28 Comedy Time Showcase

-   June 29&30 Steve McGrew

Barcelona (626) 405-1000

46 E. Colorado Blvd.

(DJ and dancing)

Bodega Wine Bar

260 E. Colorado Blvd., 3208

\(626\) 793-4300

Club 39 Smoke Bar

39 N. Arroyo Parkway

(live entertainment)

\(626\) 744-9800

De Lacey's Club 41

41 S. DeLacey Avenue

(live ent. & dancing)

\(626\) 795-4141

Jake's Billiards

38 W. Colorado Blvd.

(live entertainment & billiards)

\(626\) 568-1602

La Luna Negra

44 W. Green Street

(Flamenco performances

Fri. & Sat.)

\(626\) 844-4331

McMurphy's Restaurant

& Tavern

72 N. Fair Oaks Avenue

(live entertainment,

dancing & sports bar)

\(626\) 666-1445

Michael\'s Steak House

70 S. Raymond Avenue

\(626\) 792-3731

Moose McGillicuddy's

119 E. Colorado Blvd.

(live entertainment & dancing)

\(626\) 304-9955

Nonya Restaurant

61 N. Raymond Avenue

(music and dancing)

\(626\) 583-8398

Q's Billiard Club

99 E. Colorado Blvd.

(billiards & dancing)

\(626\) 405-9777

Restaurant Halie

1030 E. Green St.

\(626\) 449-9715

The Muse

54 E. Colorado Blvd.

(2 levels of dancing & billiards)

\(626\) 793-0608

Twin Palms

101 W. Green Street

(live entertainment & dancing)

\(626\) 577-2567

The Union Cattle Company (626) 405-0007

42 S. De Lacey Avenue

(Mechanical bull)

Villa Sorriso

168 W. Colorado Blvd.

\(626\) 793-2233

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## Museums

**NORTON SIMON MUSEUM**, 411 W. Colorado Blvd.

\(626\) 449-6840 or www.nortonsimon.org

REMBRANDT RARITIES

The 400th anniversary of Rembrandt van Rijn's birth commemorated with 15
of his rare and fine etchings.

TRANSLUCENCE

An exhibit featuring local artists who explore the concepts of
perception, reflection, light and illusion.

**Pacific Asia Museum**, 46 N. Los Robles Ave.

\(626\) 449-2742 or
[www.pacificasiamuseum.org](http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/)

FROM HEART TO HAND June 22 to September 17, 2006

An exhibit featuring woodblock prints, lithographs and silk-screens by
prominent post-war Japanese artists that examine the development of the
creative print movement.

**The Pasadena Museum of California Art**

"Family Legacies: The Art of Betye, Lezley and Alison Saar,"

"Richard Diebenkorn: The Carey Stanton Collection"

"Yunhee Min: Above and Beyond (x,y,z)"

"California Watercolors: Focus on the Fifties"

Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. PMCA, 490 E. Union
St., Pasadena. For more information, call (626) 568-3665, or visit
http://www.pmcaonline.org/

**Pasadena Museum of History** . 470 West Walnut Street (corner Walnut
St. and Orange Grove Blvd.) Pasadena, California 91103
www.pasadenahistory.org

**The Gamble House** designed in 1908 by architects Greene & Greene is
open for public tours

4 Westmoreland Place Pasadena CA 91103 tel. (626) 793-3334
www.gamblehouse.org

**The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens**

The Huntington is a research and educational center set amidst 120 acres
of breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries and a library showcase
magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books,
manuscripts, and decorative arts. The botanical collection features over
14,000 different species of plants. 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA
91108 (626) 405-2100

http://www.huntington.org/

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### **Live Events**

**LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES** 7:30 pm; free to the public

Outdoor concerts throughout the summer at the Levitt Pavilion located at
the pastoral setting of Memorial Park in Old Pasadena. (FREE)

Memorial Park, corner of Holly St. and Raymond Ave. (626) 683-3230 or
www.levittpavilionpasadena.org

Thursdays June 29^th^ - blue13 dance company

**\"A Journey to India \"** Bollywood and Bhangra dance performances and
live drumming and song, with a special 30 minute Bhangra dance lesson!
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets, and get ready to
dance with blue13!

Fridays June 30^th^ **"Swing Syndicate"**

This eight piece ensemble plays a variety of music from swing, blues,
and jazz, to covers of old greats, like Nat King Cole and new hits from
artists like Harry Connick Jr.

Saturdays July 1^st^ **"Henry Mora"**

A rich blend of salsa and jazz with the Big Band sound of the 30\'s &
40\'s comes together for a smooth dance beat.

Sundays July 2 **Barbara Morrison**

The First Lady of the Levitt returns with her rich, soulful
interpretations of Jazz classics and contemporary tunes.

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***The Pasadena Jazz Institute Presents:* ELLINGTONIA**

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 29, 30 and July 1.

Legendary vocalist Ernie Andrews performs the music of Duke Ellington
with an all-star assemblage of L.A.\'s finest. Special guest is tenor s
ax legend Houston Person.

8 pm; \$30 - \$35

Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St. (626) 398-3344 or
www.pasjazz.org

**INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW**

JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2006 Pasadena Conference Center

300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

Featuring dealers of gemstones, one-of-a-kind jewelry, estate jewelry
and celebrity exhibits.

Friday, noon -- 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am -- 6 pm;

Sunday, 11 am -- 5 pm; \$7

Pasadena Conference Center, 300 E. Green St.

\(301\) 294-1640 or www.intergem.net

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## Cinemas 

LAEMMLE\'S PLAYHOUSE 7

673 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena

Located in the Playhouse District, the theatre presents critically
acclaimed independent feature films.

\(626\) 844-6500

www.laemmle.com/

LAEMMLE ONE COLORADO CINEMA

42 Miller Alley

Located in Old Pasadena.

\(626\) 744-1224 [www.laemmle.com](http://www.laemmle.com/)

PACIFIC 14 THEATRES

336 E. Colorado Blvd.

Located in Paseo Colorado.

\(626\) 568-8888 www.pacifictheatres.com