Pasadena Heritage is holding several events. Among them is Jazz Night at the historic Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave. in Pasadena.

On Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., ticket holders are invited to step into the historic 1906 Blinn House when it is transformed into an intimate Parisian-style jazz club featuring live music performed by the Art Deco entertainment group The Bohemians, a lively reception, French-inspired hors d’oeuvres and festive libations in one of Pasadena’s most iconic historic homes.

Tickets are $50 and includes food and two drink tickets; tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/3c6vm44v.

Ticket holders can also Explore Historic Architecture in the Playhouse Village.

Ticket holders will take part in a walking tour on Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. of the Playhouse Village Historic District, which traces Pasadena’s eastward expansion during the 1920s and 1930s when the city transitioned from an agricultural hub to a thriving tourist destination. Shaped by the construction of the Civic Center, this area features a variety of architectural styles and several notable landmarks, including the Pasadena Playhouse itself.

The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and cover a walking distance of about one mile. Please note, for the comfort of all guests dogs are not permitted on Pasadena Heritage walking tours.

Playhouse Village Tours are graciously sponsored by the Playhouse Village Association.

Limited ticket availability; tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for Pasadena Heritage members. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/493zv8h8.

The kick-off of the Altadena Revealed Lecture Series is on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The series begins with Itinerant Craftsman: Lessons from the Duntley-Blackburn Residence and takes place at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St. in Altadena.

In 1910 a grand Craftsman-style home was built for realtor G.M. Duntley. By 2025 the building was slated for demolition, but was ultimately saved and relocated from Los Feliz to a fire-ravaged plot in Altadena. The house had been saved once before by owner Alice Blackburn who threw a huge party in the house the night it moved from East Hollywood to make way for the Hollywood Freeway. Although the party was unusual, at the time it was common practice to transport and reuse threatened buildings. It’s time to revive this building relocation tradition at scale – a process that will require revised historic ordinances, streamlined permitting and regular coordination among local governments.

Graham Larkin lives in a home that narrowly escaped the Eaton Fire. At various times he has been a curator, a professor and a leading advocate for livable streets. A member of the Altadena Village collective, Larkin now works mainly as an architectural historian focused on the preservation of historic homes and neighborhoods. Like his hero Jane Jacobs, he is intrigued by the organized complexity of communities that haven’t been stifled by top-down “expert” planning. 

For more information, see: www.grahamlarkin.com.

The Foothill Catalog Foundation presents this monthly lecture series and social hour in collaboration with Pasadena Heritage, Altadena Heritage, Bungalow Heaven Landmark District and the Altadena Historical Society, hosted by Altadena Libraries. Through this series, this aim is to highlight the unique history and diversity of the local community. There are many stories to tell; attendees can look forward to hearing from experts and community members alike. 

This series is for everyone – from locals looking to learn something new about their neighborhood to a building professional interested in contributing to the rebuild efforts.!

The lecture series is free to attend but a $10 suggested donation is requested with registration. All event proceeds will support the mission of The Foothill Catalog Foundation and allows its members to continue hosting the monthly Altadena Revealed lecture series.