Upcoming Events

CGW Goes to "101 Dalmations" Movie

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Old Town Music Hall
140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, May 10th when the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo will screen the original 1961 animated Disney classic “101 Dalmatians.”

In addition to this delightful and suspense-filled tale of derring-do, appealing to all age groups, original cast member Mimi Gibson will be on hand to tell us what it was like to work for “Uncle Walt” as she gave voice to the puppy named Lucky. And who knows, we might even be treated to a mini-concert on the mighty Wurlitzer organ.

Wouldn’t it be fun if we all came dressed in black and white?

• Purchase your ticket at https://oldtownmusichall.org/index.html.

Contact: CGW Vice President [email protected]

 Past Events

CGW Goes to the Colonial Tea Social

November 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm
Women’s Club of South Pasadena, CA

Put your best foot forward and come dressed to the nines for a delightful foray into the dances of the colonial era, hosted by the Historical Tea and Dance Society.  Beginners are welcome, with group dances featuring live music being called by James Hutson.  Light refreshments will be offered.  Make sure to purchase tickets in advance! Doors open at 2:15 pm. 

More details can be found on the Historical Tea & Dance Society's Facebook event page or by clicking here.

To purchase tickets please visit the Historical Tea & Dance Society's website at www.historicalteaanddance.org

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 2:30 pm
• Location: Woman's Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  

• Admission: $25 general or $35 patron

   

• Suggested Dress (optional): Colonial, Georgian, or Regency, no spiked heels or trains on gowns

   

• Time: Doors open at 2:15 and dancing begins at 2:30

Contact: Kelly Ramin [email protected]

CGW Goes to the 70th Anniversary showing of White Christmas

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm
Cinemark Howard Hughes, 6081 Center Dr Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Join CGW to kick off your holiday season with the 70th anniversary showing of White Christmas! Don your gay apparel - be it vintage, cosplay, or your favorite ugly sweater - and meet your fellow CGW members at the movie theater. More details to follow, but you can buy your tickets now at https://www.fandango.com/white-christmas-70th-anniversary-234275/movie-overview

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Location: 6081 Center Dr Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90045
• Admission: $12.50 (plus applicable fees)
• Suggested Dress (optional): late 1940's or festive holiday attire
• Meeting Time: 12:30pm
• Contact: Samantha Barry

CGW Goes to the Historical Tea and Dance Society’s Middle Earth Moonlight Summer Ball

September 15, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA 91107

“Speak friend and enter.” Our friends at the Historical Tea and Dance Society are throwing a Middle Earth-themed moonlight summer ball this September! Wizards, elves, hobbits, and humans are all invited to join for a BYO picnic feast followed by dancing until 10:00 pm. In true Shire fashion, the grass will be our dance floor, so comfortable and steady shoes are highly recommended. Beginner dancers and those with no experience are always welcome, but be warned: there shall be no admittance except on party business (i.e. you must purchase a ticket in advance)!

More details can be found on the Historical Tea & Dance Society's Facebook event page or by clicking here.

To purchase tickets please visit the Historical Tea & Dance Society's website at www.historicalteaanddance.org

• Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024, 4:30 pm
• Location: Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA 91107
• Suggested Dress (optional): Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Fantasy

Contact: Kelly Ramin [email protected]

CGW Goes to Castle Green

Join us for this exciting event at the historic Castle Green (1898) in Pasadena. Explore the original Moorish and Turkish Rooms, Grand Salon, Palm Court, Lobby with the Grand Staircase and the fully restored Bridge interior plus visit many private units. Listen to experts discuss the history of the building and see our pop-up museum of artifacts from the Castle Green archives, including the castings of the “grotesques” and the decorative plaster work used to restore the Bridge exterior. Sip lemonade on the veranda and enjoy live entertainment.

We will meet near the Grand Staircase at 12pm to tour the building, then find a spot on the grounds for a late lunch (bring your own or pre-order from the Mary Lane Cafe).

Tickets available at Eventbrite.

Parking information available on the Castle Green website.

• Date: June 9th, 2024
• Location: 99 South Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA, United States, California 91105
• Admission: April 15th-May 15th, $40; May16th-June 9th, $50
• Suggested Dress (optional): 1898-today
• Meeting Time: 12:00pm
• Contact: Kelly Ramin

CGW Goes to the Alice in Wonderland Tea Social Dance

Follow us down the rabbit hole to the Alice in Wonderland Dance hosted by the Historical Tea and Dance Society on May 5th.  Beginners are welcome at this lively event that features historical group dancing with a twist, called by Darlene Hamilton with a live band, the Whirled Peas.  There will be an introductory "Alice's tips & tricks for dancing & tea" to review some pointers on dancing from 2:15-2:30 pm, followed by the open dance session from 2:30-6:30 pm.  It will be a party to remember!  More details can be found here, and tickets can be purchased a few weeks before the event date at The Historical Tea & Dance Society page. 

• Date: May 5th, 2024
• Location: Woman's Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
• Admission: not yet posted (usually about $25-$40)
• Suggested Dress (optional): Alice in Wonderland, Fantasy
• Meeting Time: 2:00

Contact: Kelly Ramin

CGW Goes To "The Art of Costume Design in Film" at the ASU-FIDM Museum.

Join our meetup on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2pm to explore the exhibit and discuss the best and most memorable on-screen costumes from 2023!

• Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM PT
• Location: ASU-FIDM Museum (formerly FIDM Museum), 919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90015
• Free admission!
• No tickets or reservations are required.

CGW Goes to The Revolution

Join us for the largest American Revolution event in Southern California.  It will feature living history presenters, food, music, vendors, and friends!  For more information on the event, please visit the Huntington Beach Historical Society page.

• Date: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
• Location: Huntington Beach Central Park (behind the library), on Gothard between Slater and Talbert
• Admission: Free
• Suggested Dress (optional): mid-late 18th century
• Meeting Time: 12:00 pm

Contact: Kelly Ramin

CGW Goes to see White Christmas Movie (1954) - Dec 17, 2023

Let's go see the 1954 Movie White Christmas in the theater!

• Date: Sunday December 17, 2023
• Location: Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA
• Admission: $10.00 - $12.00 (plus service fee)
• Suggested Dress (Optional): Dress 1950s (ish/inspired)
• Movie Time starts at 2:30pm.
• Let's meet up a bit before the movie start time in order to to take a group photo!
• Movie ends around 4:30pm.
• For those with time after the show, we can find someplace nearby to eat.

More Information/to buy tickets: https://www.revivalhubla.com/film-calendar/2023/12/17/white-christmas

CGW Goes to Handel's Messiah Sing Along — Nov 26

Join us for a Sing Along of Handel's Messiah at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Noon showing!

• Admission: Free, donations are very welcome!.
• Suggested Dress: Baroque/18th Century/Regency costumes are encouraged.
• Location: Nixon Library, Yorba Linda, CA
• Date: Sunday November, 26, 2023
• Concert Showing: 12pm

Event Presented by: Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation