It's Spring Break. You have no plans. But that's OK. Patch is here to help, armed with fresh tips to "holistay" in and around South Pasadena!
With shops galore and bistros every few doors, this is the place to shop! Visit the gigantic, multi-storied Forever 21, lunch at 1810 Argentinean Restaurant, explore Pottery Barn, watch the game at 72 North, take a class at grab an ice cream at 21 Choices, and so much more! There's something for everyone here.
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Founded in 1996 by Buenos Aires-born Jorge L. González-Becerra, the Tango Academy has lessons for beginners through advanced students. This dance destination is minutes away from South Pasadena residents! Come experience the drama, the despair, the passion and the obsession that is tango, no plane ticket to Argentina required!
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Enjoy art collections, botanical gardens, and, if you're a scholar (or graduate student), one of the premiere research libraries in the country, filled with rare and original texts. There is also a tea room and cafe on the premises. Current exhibitions include Taxing Visions: Financial Episodes in Late 19th-Century American Art, as well as paintings and sculptures from John Frame.
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Interested in a little off-Broadway? We have it right here! Check out the Fremont Theatre for spectacular shows. Right now, they're proudly showing Oh Momma & Obama. Their upcoming production is South of Delancey. There are also monthly performances by Detour Improv Comedy. Visit their site here.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, the Griffith Park Observatory is open to the public and free. From the dome high on a hill, patrons can experience exhibits, engage in activities, and watch the L.A. skyline (with or without the help of a telescope). Originally purchased as a ranch in 1882 by Colonel Griffith Jenkins, this local treasure is now yours to enjoy.
