Astronomy Packed Week

Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses. The World Cup is underway, Team USA is off to a flying start after a 4-1 win over Paraguay, and bars across Pasadena are a little louder than usual this week.

In today’s News N’ Roses:

Let’s get to it.

—Matthew Ramirez

P.S. Congrats to New York and the NY Knicks for their NBA Championship win since 1973!

Happy birthday to my good friend Remy! 🎂🎉

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The Junior League of Pasadena is looking for women interested in leadership, volunteerism, and community service to join its 2026-2027 membership class.

Founded in 1926 and celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the Junior League of Pasadena develops women leaders through volunteer service, training, and community engagement. New members participate in volunteer projects, leadership development, and committee work supporting programs throughout Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

Women ages 21 and older who live in Pasadena or the San Gabriel Valley are invited to attend one of several recruitment events this summer:

• Brunch at the JLP House — July 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Happy Hour Social at Cordova Cafe — July 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday Social at Wild Parrot Brewing — August 15, noon to 2 p.m.
• Taco Tuesday at the JLP House — September 1, 6 to 8 p.m.

Find event details and registration at pasadena.jl.org/events. Those interested but unable to attend can email Membership Vice President Jessica Hernandez at [email protected] for more information.

Pasadena is hosting one of the world's largest astronomy gatherings this week as the 248th meeting of the American Astronomical Society brings hundreds of scientists, students, educators, and space professionals to the Pasadena Convention Center through June 18.

A major focus of this year's conference is NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is expected to launch as the agency's next flagship astrophysics observatory. The mission has strong Pasadena ties, with Caltech/IPAC helping support science operations alongside NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the Space Telescope Science Institute. Conference sessions throughout the week will also explore artificial intelligence in astronomy, new space missions, and the latest discoveries shaping our understanding of the universe.

And in celebration of astronomy in Pasadena, check our NASAdena shirts!

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🎼 MUSE/IQUE On the Road: Enjoy an hour of music and conversation featuring selections and stories from MUSE/IQUE’s 2026 season, including The Sun Rises in Harlem. Pasadena Senior Center (PSC) | Monday | June 15 | 1PM

🏃 Run With Us: Monday Fun Run: Join this community fun run featuring 4- and 6-mile route options, shoe demos, prizes, and a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all abilities. Run With Us | Monday | 6PM

🍻 Astronomy on Tap: Celebrate the series' 10th anniversary with talks on star formation and dark skies, followed by astronomy trivia, Q&A, and guided stargazing. Dog Haus Biergarten | Monday | June 15 | 7:30PM–9:30PM

🥕 Pasadena Farmers' Market at Villa Parke: Shop fresh locally grown produce and farm products directly from certified California farmers at Villa Parke. Villa Parke | Tuesday | 8:30AM - 12:30PM

🤹 Michael Rayner: Juggler & Comedian!: Enjoy a live juggling and comedy performance by Michael Rayner at the Loma Alta Gymnasium. Loma Alta Park Gymnasium | Tuesday | June 16 | 1PM–1:45PM

🥒 Introduction to Pickling: Learn the basics of fermentation and vinegar pickling with fermented food advocate and instructor Jessica Wang. Crowell Public Library | Tuesday | June 16 | 3PM

🧵 Learn to Sew Shorts: Learn to make drawstring shorts while building sewing skills such as seam allowances, sewing math, and garment construction techniques. Remainders Creative Reuse | Tuesday | June 16 | 6PM

👽 Astronomy on Tap: Enjoy talks on X-ray astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, followed by astronomy trivia, Q&A, and guided stargazing. Dog Haus Biergarten | Tuesday | June 16 | 7:30PM–9:30PM

📚 CJ Leede & Kyle Kouri, in Conversation with Chuck Tingle & Liz Kerin: Authors CJ Leede and Kyle Kouri discuss and sign their new books Headlights and The Problem Drinker in a conversation with Chuck Tingle and Liz Kerin. Vroman's Bookstore | Tuesday | June 16 | 7PM

🕳️ Astronomy on Tap: Explore black holes, gravitational waves, and compact objects in globular clusters through talks, Q&A, astronomy trivia, and guided stargazing. Dog Haus Biergarten | Wednesday | June 17 | 7:30PM–9:30PM

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Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!

Pasadena’s City Council will meet Monday, June 15 at 6PM in the City Hall Council Chamber (Room S249) to consider city business, hear public comment, and vote on matters affecting the community. Click here to view agenda.

Pasadena’s Human Services Commission will hold its special annual meeting Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30PM to discuss community human service needs and provide recommendations to the City Council on programs and services affecting residents of all ages. Click here to view agenda.

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🌆 Air Quality Index: 59 (Moderate)

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Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler Radar.

🎸 The Riner Scivally Trio: Enjoy an evening of jazz standards, Brazilian tunes, and original compositions performed by guitarist Riner Scivally and his trio. Edwin Mills by Equator | Monday | June 15 | 6AM–10PM

🎤 Jesca Hoop: Singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop performs music from her latest album Long Wave Home with support from Faun Fables. The Lodge Room (Highland Park) | Monday | June 15 | 8PM

🎷 Jumpin Joz Band: Enjoy an evening of jazz, swing, early R&B, and rock and roll performed by the Jumpin Joz Band. Edwin Mills by Equator | Tuesday | June 16 | 6PM–10PM

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