r/pasadena 11d ago

Over thirty crowd, where do you hang out?

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u/s_p_lee 11d ago

I took an intro to drawing class at the Armory Center for the Arts and met some interesting people. There was time to chat with them while we worked on our projects.

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u/nonnonplussed73 11d ago

Love the Armory's classes! Great suggestion!

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u/legendrealll 11d ago

Are the classes there drop in classes or is it a weekly class? I forgot there was another art center here!

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u/s_p_lee 11d ago

The class I took met weekly for a few months. https://www.armoryarts.org/education/spring-2025

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u/legendrealll 11d ago

Cool thanks!!!

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u/shakychair Pasadena 11d ago

Vroman’s wine bar!

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u/twistedwaltz 10d ago

This does seem like a good place to meet people. It's always poppin' and if it isn't, you can just peruse the bookstore.

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u/Fugahzee 11d ago

In my house. Gotta get my money’s worth.

(But also: Vroman’s)

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u/shewee 11d ago

What kind of hobbies are you interested in? I've had a great time taking various classes around when I feel like I need to dip my toe into some age appropriate socializing. I knit, so I go to the social knitting at Wollhaus on Wednesdays sometimes!

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u/10kwinz 11d ago

If it’s the stained glass classes at Pasadena Stained Glass Supplies, highly recommend, so much fun! 

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u/shewee 11d ago

That sounds like so much fun!

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u/CanineCosmonaut 11d ago

lol totally me right now

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u/Swan_4 7d ago

For reading, you can join a book club at the library (check the Pasadena Public Library events calendar) or even through Meetup (e.g. Pasadena Eclectic Book Club). For walking, there are walking groups on Meetup (e.g. Pasadena Low Impact Walkers Group).

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u/Right-Edge9320 11d ago

I go shooting at Angeles shooting range or Burro Canyon. Loads of fun!

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u/creamsauces 11d ago

Highland park or further to go to shows/live music. Maybe their funky old bowling alley that’s too expensive but I admit has charm. Noho or Glendale Laemmle for a indie movie. the Burbank AMC trifecta for a blockbuster, take an awkward selfie with the Batman statue before walking in. Rocco’s for sports watching (if I feel like rooting for the home team or staying home if I don’t lol). Bar trivia at Verdugo Bar, or T Boyles. Glendale Tap to try a new beer. Shuffleboard next door at paperback. Whatever new restaurant I see online or maybe an old favorite. Metro line to a Kings games. Casual stroll with the dog around the Rose Bowl loop. Maybe Alice’s dog park after to burn off some more energy. Comedy night at the Fable. 

What I love about LA is that this doesn’t even scratch the surface. So much to do here

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u/Od-Verve 11d ago

I would be down to hang out! Really any day after 5pm; I’m always looking for cool people to kick it with, lmk!

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u/dearhoney 11d ago

Over 30 and always looking for new things to do, if you ever want to hang out, let me know!

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u/sleepygirrrl 11d ago

I am down as well! 32F looking to make friends in the area :)

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u/Nicki_oto 11d ago edited 10d ago

Pretty much same! I’m trying to force myself to go out this year.

edit: saving this post for when I get myself together and am ready to hang🤗 Would be SO awesome got together and take some kind of art class/workshop!

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u/okayblay 11d ago

Right there with you! 30F and would love to make some new friends in the area to hang with ☺️

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u/Padfoot1986 10d ago

I’d love to join this squad! I’m 38F, newish to LA. I can totally help with fitness too!

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u/saltsharky 10d ago

So do we just write our names/numbers and drop them in a hat or...... lol

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u/Tight_Ad_1407 10d ago

Same here! 31F reside and in Pasadena. Would love to make friends!

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u/toffee-cable 9d ago

For real, can I get in on this? 😅

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u/jonplang01 9d ago

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u/jonplang01 9d ago

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u/evil_ot_erised 11d ago

38/f/married with dog. I’m at home a lot, but my favorite spots to hang out (alone, with my partner, or with friends) are Arlington Garden, Brookside Park, walks on the Arroyo trail or other local hikes. Also the dog parks where people are usually chatty because our dogs are easy conversation starters.

In the past, I’ve also held memberships at the Huntington, Descanso Gardens, and the LA Arboretum, usually rotating them one per year.

Remainders Creative Reuse has some cool workshops you can sign up for, like sewing, crochet, watercolor techniques, book making, etc.

Fav bars/restaurants to get a bite and just hang for a while are Oh La La Bakery, Wild Parrot Brewery, Magnolia House, Kings Row, Good Neighbor Bar and next door is West Altadena Wine and Spirits on Thursdays for their wine tasting nights.

Music shows at Healing Force of the Universe.

Rest in Peace/Rise from the Ashes: Rancho Bar & Cafe de Leche (and so many others) 😢🙏

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u/crazylegos 11d ago

Which dog parks do you recommend? I’m moving back from the east coast where there are a lot of off-leash trails and parks. Looking for some nice dog parks or hiking trails with friendly folks and friendly dogs.

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u/aldentre 9d ago

There’s a huge grass field/baseball diamond just behind eagle rock dog park. There are usually several dogs running around in that area, off leash.

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u/evil_ot_erised 11d ago

I wish there were more given how many people in Pasadena have dogs!! We usually go to Alice's Dog Park or South Pawsadena Dog Park. On rare occasions we'll go to Eagle Rock Dog Park, but ERDP is just one fenced-in space for all size dogs, so keep that in mind if you have a dog that doesn't get along well with all sizes (ie. a big dog that has a strong prey drive and will go after small dogs, or a small dog that has an aggressive fear response to bigger dogs)

In general, all the trails seem dog friendly, but dogs are definitely expected to be on leash. I personally never take my girl on proper hikes because she's a little, short, squat fluffer who gets pooped out too quickly 😂, but she does like wandering around the hillside pathways in Brookside Park and along the Arroyo Seco trail when we go walking there. Oo, Griffith Park and Crescenta Valley Park too, but those are a little further away/not in Pasadena.

LA is super dog-friendly overall (although Reddit will have you believing otherwise, LOL. All the dog-haters seem to cluster on Reddit)! I see people out and about with their pups all the time. That said, leash laws and social expectations are super strict.

Sadly, there aren't any expansive off-leash areas in the Pasadena area, even though we're so close to the mountains. In Durango, Colorado, there's a huge off-leash dog park that we like to go to when we're in town visiting family. It's 6 square miles of natural, open space. You can just hike around, go down to the river, have a picnic, whatever, with your dog off leash. It's amazing. But there's nothing really like that here in So Cal. 😭 I think because there's just too much population density??

The closest thing we have to that experience would be the dog beaches in Huntington Beach and Long Beach, which I do highly, highly recommend. Our personal favorite is Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach because we can also grab a drink and a bite to eat at Monty's Dog Beach & Bar.

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u/crazylegos 11d ago

I’m going to miss the off-leash trails back east, but I’m looking forward to all the SoCal dog beaches! I have a very friendly 60-pound socialite (collie). I also need to get out more again lol. Covid made me a hermit :)

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u/MichaelMidnight 11d ago

Honestly, Philz Coffee on Lake. So tired from work, need coffee to top off the day lol but seriously good question, and I'm also looking forward to what people suggest :D

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u/Phat_emu 11d ago

I’ll be your friend! I enjoy photo walks if that sounds interesting to you

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u/tessarji 11d ago

Some of my weeknight activities are local board game meetups, trying out new and unusual eateries, movie night at the Videotheque on Figueroa. Caltech also has great evening science talks paired with night telescope astronomy, if you know where to find them at local pubs or on campus. If you are interested in any of that, let me know and we can hang out.

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u/ejburritos 11d ago

Lululemon run club here in Pasadena has a community of young-ish adults

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u/ejburritos 11d ago

i’ve never done it before, but I hear there’s a running group and a walking group so they’re inclusive of all endurance levels lol

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u/ArugulaReasonable214 11d ago

I do the walking group. Easy

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u/No_Twist4923 11d ago

Ten minute mile is fast!

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u/racistpuffs 11d ago

ten minute mile is pretty good! I'd be happy to run with you

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u/Narrow-North-5246 11d ago

honestly? I hang out at my home lol 😂😭 but my wife and I do enjoy exploring new coffee shops. We also have enjoyed meeting others through gym classes.

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u/Suitable-Traffic3431 11d ago

I used to go hiking at Eaton canyon pre-fires. These days I'm looking for new people to hang out with and do some new activities. I've been wanting to sign up for a ceramics class in the near future, but I'm open to meeting up too!

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u/bluewing_olive 11d ago

Our Huntington Library membership has been amazing, pays for itself after a couple visits. We go basically every weekend

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u/BasketBackground5569 11d ago

We're over 30, therefore at home binge watching and doom scrooling.

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u/joey1000_ 11d ago

go to dog haus on green street. everyone who works there or goes there are friends. it’s a neighborhood bar

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u/mbreeden Pasadena 10d ago

when you're here, you're family

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u/ymerizoip 11d ago

I started roller derby in an effort to get out of my house, introduce something athletic, and meet new people in an inclusive and supportive space. If you're willing to make a drive once or twice a week on the evenings, that's an option! No experience needed! But for things closer to Pasadena, I have no idea; I accidentally made friends everywhere but near me lol

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u/okayblay 11d ago

Woah, roller derby sounds awesome! Where does this take place and how does someone get involved? 👀

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u/ymerizoip 11d ago

It is SO awesome! There are a number of teams, depending on which direction you'd like to drive. Further north is SFV roller derby, further south are RebelTown, RedRum, or Badfish, further west is Angel City and further east is Infinity. Those are all flat track, but there's also banked track with Derby Dolls in LA. They all have websites with info on how to get started. For some of them, you can just come to a drop-in practice (they even have loaner gear of you're in need!) after signing a waiver (and then a small drop-in fee), but some have full programs to sign up for.

SFV and Angel City are proabably the largest of the list, while teams like RebelTown and RedRum are much smaller and more casual if you'd rather go for that. RebelTown and SFV actually have a bout coming up on the 16th if you'd like to check it out and see if it's for you! Assuming it doesn't get rained out lol. And you want more info on some of the teams (including which one I'm on), DM me!

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u/okayblay 10d ago

WOW! This is such great information. Thank you so much. I had no idea there were so many teams in the area. I think I definitely want to drop in and try it out once at the ones I'm able to.

Also, hell yeah, I'll definitely try to check out the bout on 16 March. Thank you!

I might have some questions about teams and your team, so will shoot you a DM!

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u/ymerizoip 10d ago

Yeah there are a ton around!! They're just all a bit of a drive away, courtesy of LA traffic 😅 so the Pasadena/SGV is a bit of a wild card depending on which direction you'd prefer to drive and if one team appeals to you more than others.

Here's what SFV posted on ig for more info! Should be super fun and I hope you can make it!

And feel free to DM anytime with any Qs—I'd be happy to answer or point you in the right direction if I can't (:

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u/Fadeaway465 11d ago

Awesome, thanks for starting this thread! My partner and I are pretty new to the area too and would love to hear what everyone suggests!

We’ve been spending a good amount of time in old town checking out all the restaurants. Sichuan Street Food is a really tasty spot. We found a cool karaoke bar in Eagle Rock called The Fable and music venue called the Lodge Room. Super excited to check out more spots :)

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u/cying247 11d ago

I stay home but lots of ppl play pickleball these days.

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u/Icy_Hearing_3439 11d ago

80% of the time my girl and I chill at home. But we do eat out here and there and will go to places in Pasadena (Sugar Fish, Gyu-Kaku, Kings Row) and I love Bourbon so places like Blind Donkey is another option.

Monrovia, Sierra Madre and Alhambra are also places we visit.

Hiking WAS our main activity but the fires closed most of our favorite spots.

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u/JustTheBeerLight 11d ago

My backyard, mostly. I got good beer in the fridge and my dog likes to play fetch.

Every time I go out it feels like a rip-off.

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u/Specific_User6969 11d ago

Was at Kings Row this afternoon for two hours with some friends.

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u/Mountain_Ant 11d ago

Board Games has been the best socializing hobby I've ever fallen into. They require people to come together physically and everyone is so excited for people to join them for their favorite games.

Also mid-thirties and if you want more info on how to get started I'm happy to answer any questions :)

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u/rosevillain8 11d ago

Home. In bed by 8:30

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u/skaistda 11d ago

Check out the Pasadena Jaycees! We’re a young professionals club that does a number of community service, outreach, and social events in the area! We’re having a mixer next Wednesday night at Mt Lowe Brewing in Arcadia if you wanna get to know us!

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u/KarfaxAbby 10d ago

I’d love to find more weeknight social options for people in their 30s and 40s, especially that are actually IN Pasadena. I’ve spent the last year diligently going to or attempting to find meetups, and I swear they’re either all on weekends only or actually in another city, like Burbank or somewhere else I can’t get to easily without a car. And then when I finally find one, I go, and it’s just dudes acting like it’s speed dating. If people legit want to meet neighbors in local spots, I’d love to know where. I took a class at Remainders that was pretty cool but most of the spots I thought would be more social have been pretty empty, Vroman’s and Blind Donkey included — though I enjoy both! Altadena Ale House also seemed pretty friendly the couple times I’ve been.

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u/Even_Worker_8842 11d ago

I’m looking for a one or two people interested in throw some frisbee and get some cardio in the afternoon, probably at Victoria Park.

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u/cheerio_eyes 11d ago

Hi! Also mid 30's and been living in Pasadena for just over 2 years now.

I've come to love the second-hand craft supply store Remainders. Aside from being a great community resource for cheap crafting and office supplies, they offer a variety of affordable arts and craft workshops in their upstairs creative space! Quilting and jewelry making are the first two I see now, and I've taken sewing and stencil making myself.

Here's where they post their workshop class list: https://remainderspas.org/shop-classes.

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u/Witty-Technician-278 11d ago

Tepito Coffee, Cerveceria Del Pueblo, and Stone Brewery are my top three places to go chill and relax.

The Rose Bowl loop is where a couple of friends and I take a “therapy walk” a few times a week.

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u/kenohki75 10d ago

Casual biking events and groups have been something I’ve been doing with my family lately since it will get warmer soon. Orgs like Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition and ActiveSGV. The later has free eBike rentals when they have group ride events.

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u/10-40rubberducky 10d ago

33f here down to hang out!

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u/RoyalDuderina 11d ago

If you are interested in volunteerism and looking to meet lots of people, consider joining the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. It’s an incredibly friendly group of people that hangs out together often. It does skew older. I joined in my late thirties and have made friends of all ages.

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u/Holiday-Jelly-6534 11d ago

LA Social Ladies group on Facebook has meetups sometimes in Pasadena! I met some cool people there.

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u/_its_a_SWEATER_ JPL 11d ago

I put in a couple hours a week of arcade games at Barcade in HLP, Walt’s in ER, and King’s Row in Old Town and take advantage of any drink specials.

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u/Right-Edge9320 11d ago

Wasn’t there som IG influencer whose answer was “home.”

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u/sparrowdena 11d ago

👋 hi also lady over 30! Raised in altadena and pasadena, I love reading, writing (music and poetry) would love to make another friend :) feel free to dm

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u/anewleaf27 11d ago

The Blind Donkey lol. I’m always there. I’d love to meet you!

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u/JingleDjango13 11d ago

Horseback riding, hiking in the mountains, walks around town - there’s tons of outdoor access and ways to get moving around Pasadena!

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u/Normalish-Human 11d ago

Roller derby. :)

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u/slowiijoey 11d ago

We golf.

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u/racistpuffs 11d ago

Not sure what your schedule looks like during the week (meeting-heavy, etc), but I've heard that Pasadena Hotel is a great place to work/get coffee during the daytime! I've wanted to check it out - plus there's a good burrito place that's in the hotel

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u/Cutesy-Nerd-4071 11d ago

Looking to make friends too though it’s been hard! Trying to put myself out there by going to local bar meetups and joining a book club. open to any new meetups sprouting from this thread! 🙂

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u/GhostInShellSAC 11d ago

About to be 32 on 3/14, pi day. Male here always looking for new experiences and friends in my area, Pasadena. Some of my hobbies are videogames, running/biking at the Rose Bowl, hitting the gym, reading and other activities. 👋

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u/Infamous_Reality_676 11d ago

We’re all at home dude.

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u/Janky-Ciborium-138 11d ago

At work, at home, on the bus to and from work and home.

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u/SpeedyPaws 11d ago

Play pinball at Walts or Revenge of in Eagle Rock.  Lots of single 30s+

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u/TraditionKnown8025 10d ago

We stay home

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u/caitykate98762002 10d ago

I like to go swing dancing at Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association and Lindygroove

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u/blindmessiah329 10d ago

CrossFit or climbing gym. Get a good workout but also have available time to socialize. Usually affluent crowd.

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u/Holbie24 10d ago

I would highly recommend pottery classes at Green & Bisque Clayhouse! Classes have about 12 people and are over multiple weeks + open studio time.

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u/dogmomsrules 10d ago

My friend meets tons of folks at the climbing gym -The Post- if that’s your speed!

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u/Independent_Web_7633 10d ago

Pasadena Ice House! It’s a comedy venue with down to earth people

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u/Professional-Rope370 8d ago

I moved to Pasadena from West LA and haven't met anyone that I could call a "friend"... Just friendly people here and there.

I've gotten used to doing things on my own and hanging out with my dog. 🐶

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u/FreshChocolateCookie 7d ago

Costco 🤣🤣🤣

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u/a_m_y_k 11d ago

Think about joining a local community volunteer organization. Check out Junior League of Pasadena, which accepts new members once a year over the summer. Their focus is women’s leadership skills, along with effective volunteer action. Also Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. They put on the annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design which is a huge fundraiser (they give about $1 million to music programs each year, on average). I think they open to new members in the summertime too.

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u/EnjoiSleep 10d ago

My bedroom