•• 31st Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour, MonroviaSunday, May 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMonrovia Historic Preservation Group will showcaseseveral of Monrovia's finest vintage homes and publicbuildings. Trolley buses will enable guests to park onceand easily travel from house to house for no addedcharge. Five of the seven homes have never been onthe home tour before which will make the tour all themore attractive for repeat visitors. Advance: $17, Seniors- $14, Teens- $9, 12 and under Free. Day-of-tour ticketswill be sold at the Monrovia Historical Museum, 742E. Lemon Ave, starting at 9:30 a.m. (Add $3). Visitwww.mohpg.org for info.

•• Mother’s Day Brunch by PatinaSaturday & Sunday, May 11th-12th, various timesDescanso Gardens1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada FlintridgePamper mom and the special women in your life at thisbrunch in Descanso’s beautiful Rose Garden. Patinachefs will create a scrumptious brunch sure to temptevery palate. Children 3 and under are free. Reservationsrequired by May 8th. $47/Members, $55/Non-members,$19/Children 4-12. Check web for info/seating times:www.descansogardens.org

•• Cinco de Mayo HollywoodFriday, May 3rd - Sun., May 5th, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm1651 N. Highland Ave., HollywoodJoin the celebration filled with tradition, fascinatingsights, heart pounding soccer matches on five fieldswith more then a 150 matches, incredible world classmusic on 3 stages, and the enticing smell of internationalfood & flavors from world class chefs and gourmetcuisines taking part in the International food fest.Exhibitors, Crafters, Local organizations and more! $15at the gates, $12 at www.ticketfly.com.

•• Cinco de Mayo at Olvera StreetSat, May 4th, noon - 7:00 pmSun., May 5th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pmOlvera Street 845 N. Alameda Street, Los AngelesEnjoy a traditional celebration with mariachis, folkloricodancers, piñatas and other activities for the kids at ElPueblo de Los Angeles Historic Site on Olvera Streetin Downtown Los Angeles. Take the Metro to UnionStation. www.elpueblo.lacity.org

•• Ladies of Cinco de MayoSunday, May 5th, 7:00 pmIce House Comedy Club24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena 91106Throw back a margarita or two with the Ladies ofCinco de Mayo – featuring Monique Marvez (Showtime),Melissa Villasenor ( Last Comic Standing), MarcellaArguello, Retha Jones (Comic Relief, Premium Blend)and Kristin Key (Last Comic Standing). $12.50 - $17.50www.icehousecomedy.com / 626-577-1894

•• Pink Chocolate Afternoon Tea / Mommy & MeMani/PedisSunday, May 12th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmThe Langham Huntington1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, PasadenaA variety of the finest teas served with a selection ofsavory tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream,fruits, tarts, mousse torts and crème brülées – allcontaining different chocolate essences. A grand pinkchocolate fountain is the focal point of the tea, withsurrounding chocolate sculptural art. $59 adult, $29.50child. Check website for other dining options andMommy and Me Mani/Pedis for moms & kids 12 andunder. www.pa s adena . l anghamhote l s . com

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•• Concorso Ferrari 2013Sunday, May 19th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pmColorado Blvd. at Fair Oaks Ave., PasadenaEveryone is invited in the participation of the traditionof Ferraris on Colorado now in its 5th year of exhibition.Three blocks of the famed Colorado Boulevard in OldPasadena where the FCA Southwest Region’s ConcorsoFerrari hosts. 140 of the finest vintage and contemporaryFerraris will be on display to more than 10,000 peoplewho will experience this unique open to the public carshow. More info at www.fca-sw.org / FREE

•• Monrovia Firefighters Annual Pancake BreakfastSaturday, May 11th, 7:00 am - 11:00 am141 E. Lemon Avenue, MonroviaThe City’s firefighters will be ditching their helmets andgrabbing for their chef hats serving up the hot cakesin addition to offering fun activities such as a bouncyhouse, face painting, balloons and a junior challenge –which will include children getting the chance to dressup like a firefighter. Tickets can be purchased at 141E. Lemon Avenue. $5 / free to kids under 3. All proceedsgo towards a local charity.

•• 24th Annual Museums of the Arroyo Day (MOTA)Sunday, May 19th, noon - 5:00 pmTour five museums located along the celebrated ArroyoSeco in Los Angeles and Pasadena for a free day ofmusic, storytelling, art, crafts and entertainment. MOTAmuseums are: The Gamble House, Heritage SquareMuseum, Los Angeles Police Museum, Lummis Home,and the Pasadena Museum of History. Visitwww.museumsofthearroyo.com

•• Art + Design Open MarketSunday, May 26th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pmOne ColoradoOne city block @ Fair Oaks, Colorado Boulevard,DeLacey and Union Street, PasadenaSupport the art and talent from talented students atPasadena City College and Art Center College ofDesign. One-of-a-kind photos, paintings, illustrations,ceramics , handmade apparel and jewelr y.www.onecolorado.com

•• 7th Annual Bike Week PasadenaMay 13th - 18thChange gears and get a glimpse into what every weekof the year could involve on two wheels! C.I.C.L.E., anL.A. based bike advocacy non-profit, and the City ofPasadena present a week-long showcase for most skilllevels and age groups to promote bicycling as a safeand sustainable mode of transportation. Highlightsinclude A Taste of Pasadena Restaurant Ride, Bike ToWork Pit Stop, Bike Home From Work Shift Party, Bike-In Movie Night, Kids Costume Bike Parade with theMayor. www.cicle.org/attend-an-event/bike-week-pasadena

•• Home Tour: The Allure of AltadenaSunday, May 5th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmEnjoy a tour of 4 Spanish Colonial and Monterey stylehomes located in historical Country Club Park, Altadena.Guests may visit the Tea Garden for complimentarydesserts and beverages and browse a variety of boothswith antiques, crafts, gifts and accessories. $30. Ticketsat www.altadenaguild.org.

•• Memorial Day Ceremonies Forest LawnMonday, Mon, May 27th,Check times on websiteCovina Hills, Cypress, Long Beach, Hollywood Hills,Cathedral City, GlendaleJoin Forest Lawn for their annual Memorial Dayceremony with patriotic music, wreath laying, freerefreshments, free souvenirs and much more! Times,locations and information at www.forestlawn.com

•• 40th Annual Fiesta DaysSaturday, May 24th - Monday, May 27thLa Cañada Flintridge, 91011Fiesta Days is an annual Memorial Day weekendcelebration hosted by the La Cañada Flintridge Chamberof Commerce & Community Association. 3 days of funincluding a vintage car show, movie in the park,community breakfast and dinner, music and games inthe park, memorial service, parade, 5k and 10k run/walk,children’s events, fireworks and more! For moreinformation and a complete schedule, visit:www.lacanadaflintridge.com/cham/events/fiesta.htm

•• 16th Annual “Remember Veterans and Their Families”Saturday, May 25th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pmSpecial Tribute to Armed Forces: 11:30 amArcadia County Park405 South Santa Anita Ave., ArcadiaHonor veterans and military men and women at thisannual community event. The festivities include skydivers,a flyover, a "Wall of Remembrance," displays of militaryvehicles and equipment, a children's area, food, liveentertainment, no cost immunizations and haircuts andmuch more. FREE. More info, call: 626.967.1441.

•• Fiesta HermosaSat, May 25th - Mon, May 27th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pmHermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa BeachThe “largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California”with over 270 artists and crafters including painters,photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors, andhandicrafters. Enjoy two stages with live music, charitybeer and wine garden, elaborate food court, dog costumecontest and a kiddie carnival, petting zoo, face paintingand more! www.fiestahermosa.com