Over 200 Artists Take Over Honolulu Avenue This Weekend

Glendale, CA · July 18, 2026

The marine layer is stubborn this morning, but it should burn off just in time for the weekend festivities. Grab a coffee and head toward the mountains before the midday heat settles in.

📰 The Lead

The 52nd annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival kicks off this morning, transforming three blocks of Honolulu Avenue into one of the largest outdoor markets in the region. Over 200 artists, jewelers, and makers have traveled from across the Southwest to showcase their work, ranging from hand-turned woodwork to contemporary photography. For residents, the festival is as much about the food and live music as it is the shopping, with the "International Food Court" taking over the intersection of Ocean View Boulevard. Expect heavy foot traffic and limited parking in the surrounding residential blocks through Sunday evening. City officials suggest using the public lots on Wickham Way or Verdugo Road early in the day to avoid the midday rush. It is a rare chance to see the historic shopping park at its most vibrant, with local shopkeepers moving their wares onto the sidewalks to join the festivities.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Glenoaks Boulevard Lane Shifts — Final striping work between Western and Pacific will cause minor traffic delays through Sunday afternoon.

  • New Tech at Central Library — The MakerSpace is debuting high-speed 3D printers for public use starting at 10:00 AM today.

  • Verdugo Park Tennis Courts Reopen — Resurfacing work on the north courts is now complete and available for weekend play.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 68°F — Mainly clear
    • It’s a classic July scorcher, so keep the hydration levels high during midday errands.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Saturday Morning Yoga — Verdugo Park, 9:00 AM Community-led flow near the picnic tables—donation based and open to all levels.

  • Pasadena: Old Town Walking Tour — Meeting at City Hall, 10:00 AM Discover the architectural history of our neighbors to the east on foot.

  • Burbank: Starlight Bowl Concert — Starlight Bowl, 6:30 PM A short drive for a high-energy tribute band performance in the hills.

  • Brand Park Summer Concert — Brand Library & Art Center, 7:00 PM Free jazz under the stars—bring a blanket and a heavy picnic basket.

  • Open Mic Night — The Glendale Tap, 8:00 PM Local musicians and poets take the stage in a relaxed, craft-beer-focused setting.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Brand Library & Art Center
    • Originally the "El Miradero" estate of Leslie C. Brand, this 1904 mansion was modeled after the East Indian Pavilion from the Chicago World’s Fair. It now houses over 110,000 items dedicated specifically to the arts, including a world-class music collection.

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