Anime events in Arcadia, every week
Something is happening almost every week at Arcane Maid Café, 171 E Live Oak Ave, Suite D, Arcadia, CA 91006, close to Pasadena and the rest of the San Gabriel Valley. TCG tournaments, maid events, special days and collabs are all walk in only with no reservations, and parking is free in the plaza lot.
Food and drinks are served during events, and the kitchen is usually open until 9 PM on tournament nights. Pick a section below to see what is coming up next.
Off-Site Events
Arcane Maid Café also travels. Find us at anime conventions, Japanese culture fairs and night markets around Los Angeles, Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley. Each event page has the venue and its address.
No off-site events are announced right now.
Past Off-Site Events (14)
Maid Events
Maid events are hosted by our maids: birthday parties, cosplay days and seasonal themes you will only find at a maid café. Meet the Arcane Maid Café cast before your visit.
No maid events are announced right now. New ones are posted here first.
Café Events and TCG Tournaments
Looking for things to do in Arcadia? These are the next events at the café, from TCG release events to themed days. Every listing links to its own page with the time, entry and how to join.
TCG release eventGUNDAM CARD GAME GD06 Stardust Trail Release Event
![Heroines Battle Vol.2 [EB-05] at Arcane Maid Café in Arcadia](https://arcanecafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/heroines-battle-vol-2-eb-05_20261009_232308-768x432.png)
TCG release eventONE PIECE CARD GAME OP-18 Release Event (Nov 21)
![Heroines Battle Vol.2 [EB-05] at Arcane Maid Café in Arcadia](https://arcanecafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/heroines-battle-vol-2-eb-05_20261009_232308.png.webp)
Weekly TCG tournaments
Bandai TCG nights start at 7:00 PM. Weekly entry is $10, or $5 for Pokémon, paid at the counter. Each game signs up through its own app, and every date on our TCG tournaments in Arcadia page links to the right sign up page.
Special Events
Special events are one day anime events in Arcadia, like themed parties, meetups and celebrations. Live music happens only on some special event days, and it is always listed on that event’s page.
No special events are announced right now. Check back soon.
Past Special Events (2)
Collabs
During a collab, the café teams up with an anime, VTuber or game series for a limited time, with themed decorations, menu items and goods. Past collabs stay listed here.
No collab is running right now. Past collabs are below.
Past Collabs (4)
Events FAQ
Do I need a reservation for events?
No. Events are walk in only for now, and we do not take reservations. On busy nights, arriving a little early helps.
How do I sign up for a TCG tournament?
Each game uses its own app: Bandai TCG+ for One Piece, Gundam and Union Arena, Bushi Navi for hololive OCG, Play! Pokémon for Pokémon, and Play Riftbound for Riftbound. Every date on our TCG tournaments page links to the right sign up page.
Can I eat during events?
Yes. Food and drinks are served during events, and the kitchen is usually open until 9 PM on tournament nights.
Where do I park?
Parking is free in the plaza lot at 171 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia.
Where can I find you outside the café?
See our off-site events for the conventions, fairs and markets we are joining next.
Plan your visit
Browse the Maid Cafe Menu in Arcadia, read about Arcane Maid Café, and check the café FAQ. For hours and directions, see Visit Arcane Maid Café in Arcadia.