Pasadena Weekend: Doo Dah, Drink to Boston, Music, House Tours

Whether you’re in the mood for a wacky parade, drinking or eating for a cause, drinking and eating just because, free music or touring noteworthy local homes, Pasadena is here for you.

Here is some of what is happening in the city this weekend. Click on each event’s title for more information. Have a weekend event to add? Share it in the comments section below.

Friday

Buy Clam Chowder for Boston

Le Cordon Bleu chefs are using their cooking skills to help Boston Marathon bombing victims. Stop by the cooking school’s Pasadena restaurant Technique Friday for New England clam chowder, the proceeds of which will go to onefundboston.org.

Pasadena Restaurant Week

Friday is the last day to take advantage of several fixed-price menus at Pasadena eateries.

Friday-Sunday

Pasadena Showcase House of Design

Tour this year’s completely revamped historic home—just to the east in Arcadia—that is filled with the latest and greatest design concepts.

Saturday

Pasadena Doo Dah Parade

Wacky costumes and characters will be in full force for the twisted sister of the Pasadena Rose Parade.

Check out parade road closure information here.

Drink to Help Boston for LADrinks2Boston

Several Pasadena restaurants and bars will donate a portion or all of the proceeds of certain drinks Saturday to benefit onefundboston.org for Boston Marathon victims. See the local spots where you can drink to help here.

Norma Coombs Alternative School Spring Fair

Art and craft vendors from throughout Southern California will display their works and popular food trucks will sell their grub.

Free Music at One Colorado

The last weekend of free April concerts is happening at One Colorado Saturday. Felicia Andolong is slated to perform.

Everson Royce 1-Year Anniversary Party

The wine shop at 155 North Raymond Avenue in Old Town will celebrate one year with $3 wine by the glass and free food from HeirloomLA, Little Flower and Let's Be Frank from noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday

Bungalow Heaven Home Tour

If Art and Crafts-era housing is your thing, you’ll be in, well, heaven. Take a stroll into eight beautiful homes in this landmark Pasadena neighborhood.

Are you going to any of these events? Tell us what you're doing in the comments.