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Hello South Pasadena! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning your Art Crawl night? See what's happening at The Hive.
• Want a free flamenco night right here in South Pasadena?
• Which indie band just booked two nights in South Pasadena?

Also on today's calendar: Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 104, low: 75.
• Monday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Artist Holds Watercolor Show at The Hive (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena's Hive makers' space is hosting a free watercolor exhibition by Pasadena artist Victoria Benitez from Oct. 17 to Nov. 8 at its Mission Street Arc*Hive Gallery. An opening reception on Oct. 17 coincides with the South Pasadena Art Crawl's "Oktober-Fiesta," where you can meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, try a make-and-take watercolor activity, and explore local artisan vendors.
   

• Library Hosts Flamenco Performance (outlooknewspapers.com) — South Pasadena Library is offering a free Spanish classical and flamenco performance on Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m., giving residents a lively way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Dancer Susana Elena and guitarist Randy Pile will perform, then Elena will lead a beginner-friendly castanet class, all at the Oxley Street library with more details available by phone.
   

• Way Dynamic Is Letting It Flow, And Good Things Are Happening (stereogum.com) — Way Dynamic's upcoming U.S. tour includes two nights in South Pasadena at the Sid the Cat Auditorium on Feb. 27 and 28, giving local indie fans an early heads-up. The feature dives into frontman Dylan Young's laid-back recording style, analog approach, and evolving sound around his album "Massive Shoe," which has recently been reissued and is fueling this tour.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Toots McApplesauce: Only Slightly Misbehaving →
  Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission St, South Pasadena
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Damien Jurado →
  Sid The Cat Auditorium, 1022 El Centro St, South Pasadena
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• AV Fall Book Fair
  District PDF South Pasadena, CA 91030
• Ecos de España: Spanish Classical & Flamenco Music & Dance →
  South Pasadena Library, South Pasadena
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Jodi Siegel at Visionarium Live Italian →
  Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
  6:30 pm
• Jodi Siegel at Visionarium with Greg Poree on guitar and Gabe Davis on upright bass →
  Visionarium Live Italian, 1020 Mission Street, South Pasadena
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Nature Park Volunteer Day →
  100 block of Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena
  9:00 am
• Sages & Scholars Conference →
  1126 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena
  9:00 am
• 2026 CA NOW State Conference & Lunch →
  Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena
  10:00 am
• Mahjong at the Library with South Pasadena Chinese American Club →
  South Pasadena Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena
  10:30 am
Monday October 19
• Inland Valley Event Professionals Fall Networking Mixer →
  Woman's Club of South Pasadena, South Pasadena
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• San Gabriel Farmers Market →
  309 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel
  9:00 am
• Celebrate at the Black Education Expo - K-12 (Ages 5-18) →
  Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• South Pasadena Unified School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian (At Will / On Call Basis / Hours Vary) in South Pasadena. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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San Marino

• Girls' Volleyball: South Pasadena Edges San Marino in Dig Pink Matchup (outlooknewspapers.com)
• San Marino Unified School District, California, Measure SMS, Parcel Tax Measure (November 2026) (ballotpedia.org)
• Chinese Club Widens Its 'Circle of Friendship' Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival Gala (outlooknewspapers.com)

Ok South Pasadena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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