Pasadena Weekend Planner: Farm to Table Dinner, Hootenanny, Visiting Artist

Here are some picks for what to do in Pasadena this weekend. Is there a local event you want to share? Mention it in the comments or easily post the event to our calendar.

Reminder: Don't forget to set your clocks BACK an hour on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time.

Muir Ranch Farm-to-Table Dinner
Friday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., John Muir High School (1905 Lincoln Avenue)
The farm-to-table dinner will benefit Muir Ranch students and the Yes on Prop 37 campaign and will feature Muir Ranch edibles grown by students like three varieties of basil plus several foods from artisans and growers in the Los Angeles area. Find out more about the event and tickets here.

Visiting Artist Events
Friday-Sunday, various times, Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave.)
Pacific Asia Museum shares, “Artist Malik Abdul Rehman demonstrates traditional naqashi decorative painting and teaches basic techniques during a week-long residency. Visiting from Pakistan, Mr. Rehman comes from a long line of artists who have done exquisite decorative work and wall paintings.”
Advanced registration is required for a Saturday workshop. See more information here.

Urban Homestead Hootenanny
Sunday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Urban Homestead (631 Cypress Avenue)
Get down to good music and eat organic ice cream, sorbet and other handmade treats. Bring an instrument if you want to jam along at this outdoor event held at this Pasadena home-turned-urban farm. There’s a suggested donation of $5 or more.

Brunch at redwhite+bluezz & Cheese Store of Pasadena
Saturday & Sunday, various times
Two new brunches just burst onto the Pasadena food scene.
Redwhite+bluezz has a New Orleans-inspired brunch complete with live jazz that you can read more about here.
Cheese Store of Pasadena now serves sweet and savory cheese dishes as part of a Saturday and Sunday brunch you can read more about here.

What are your plans in Pasadena this weekend? Tell us in the comments.