A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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3 events,
Created by visionary artist Hamid Rahmanian, this stunning multimedia production uses shadow puppetry and projected animation to reimagine the Persian epic Shahnameh. At its heart is Manijeh, a fierce heroine navigating […]
$29 – $44
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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2 events,
Run With Us presents "Monday Fun Run!" Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces, runners, walkers, and furry friends are welcome! […]
Free
The gripping story of the Ruby Ridge siege, showing how the historic standoff between federal agents and a white-separatist family set the stage for the conspiracy-laced politics of the Trump […]
Free
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2 events,
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin […]
No Cover Charge
Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
Free
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5 events,
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Vroman’s Bookstore invites little readers to a very special Easter Storytime with Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie on Wednesday, April 1 at 11am. Filled with books and songs celebrating bunnies, […]
Free
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children's section of Vroman's Bookstore.
FREE
Rebecca meets The Craft in this dark, atmospheric novel of one witch rediscovering her power while on the run from another willing to kill her for it. From the USA […]
Free
Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious […]
Free
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the […]
Free
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3 events,
Southern California Children’s Museum invites families this April to You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School, a three-part parent learning series presented in partnership with Pasadena Education Network and author and […] 
Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
Free Live Music
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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2 events,
Set during a doom-fated vacation to the Oregon coast, The Disappointment follows a couple trying to hold close to one another while a bent reality--warped by personal losses and an […]
Free
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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6 events,
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With […]
Free
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: Together by Mona Damluji. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story, craft activities, creative […]
Free
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
Upward Bound is not a place anyone dreams of spending their days. The dreary adult daycare center for Los Angeles's disabled community is, for many of its clients and staff, […]
Free
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm. 18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat […]
$20
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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2 events,
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With […]
Free
A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena, Octopus by Weston Gaylord, directed by Jessica Kubzansky, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover […]
$25
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1 event,
Run With Us presents "Monday Fun Run!" Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces, runners, walkers, and furry friends are welcome! […]
Free
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5 events,
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Celebrate the release of the new Captain Underpants manga with Vroman's Children's Department! Stop by the Children's Info Desk on April 7th for some Dav Pilkey-inspired activities! We will have […]
Free
You might know Mr. Steve as your favorite storytime host... But did you know he also works with comic books? Join Mr. Steve and the Kids Department for a comic […]
Free
A moving and provocative exploration of male friendship and loneliness, from New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor Andrew McCarthy as he crisscrosses the country to reconnect with his […]
$35.00
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin […]
No Cover Charge
Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
Free
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4 events,
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children's section of Vroman's Bookstore.
FREE
This is Running is a celebration of the world of running, exploring everything you'd need to know about the sport and the rich culture that surrounds it. Running is huge […]
Free
Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious […]
Free
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the […]
Free
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4 events,
Vroman’s Children’s Department invites young artists to a watercolor workshop on Thursday, April 9 at 11am, led by Vroman’s resident artist, Trinity. Materials will be provided. Trinity has worked as […]
RSVP
Southern California Children’s Museum invites families this April to You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School, a three-part parent learning series presented in partnership with Pasadena Education Network and author and […] 
Terry is a talented kid with big dreams and a whole lot of hats. On the football field, he’s a star, and when he takes off his helmet, he puts […]
$25
Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
Free Live Music
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1 event,
A struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from Hollywood Hustle author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom. Twenty years ago, […] |
5 events,
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With […]
Free
A bold, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl's quest to uncover her family's history during the Armenian genocide. Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them--all but one. […]
Free
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm. 18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat […]
$20
The Pasadena Playhouse Gala returns for another year of fundraising, drinks, and live theatre. To reserve a spot or make a donation, please contact Katelin Urgo at kurgo@pasadenaplayhouse.org or 626.704.1030. 
Drummer, composer, and Hancock Institute alum Anthony Fung brings his boundary-pushing quartet to Boston Court Pasadena for an evening of dynamic, deeply expressive jazz. A rising voice on the international […]
$25 – $52
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2 events,
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With […]
Free
Father-daughter film critics and podcast hosts Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin team with Turner Classic Movies for the essential guide to 25 family-friendly classic films, paired with delicious and simple […]
Free
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1 event,
Run With Us presents "Monday Fun Run!" Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces, runners, walkers, and furry friends are welcome! […]
Free
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3 events,
A provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women—a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy—and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their […]
Free
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin […]
No Cover Charge
Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
Free
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5 events,
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Vroman's Bookstore invites families to a splashtastic storytime all about water safety. This fun-filled outdoor event, taking place on April 15 at 11 AM, is perfect for little ones and […]
Free
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children's section of Vroman's Bookstore.
FREE
A cursed princess must discover what her heart truly longs for in this charmingly cozy romantic fantasy for everyone who's ever lost - or found - themselves in a bookshop. […]
RSVP
Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious […]
Free
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the […]
Free
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5 events,
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Pasadena Heritage presents an evening with local photographer Jim Staub, exploring Pasadena and its surrounding communities through a fresh and considered lens. Known for his careful use of light and […]
$24 – $30
"A pulsating signal from the liminal zone where the American dream meets the American nightmare." --Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Jane and her brother Kevin Kim […]
Free
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the […]
$30
Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
Free Live Music
Up-and-coming Colburn School artists Martha Chan, Andrea Caputo, and Chi-Jo Lee come together for a stunning evening of flute, clarinet, and piano. Featuring Debussy’s Première rhapsodie, Weber’s Grand duo in […]
$25 – $52
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0 events,
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6 events,
Vroman's will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC campus this year! Visit us April 18-19, 2026 at the following booths: Vroman's Main Booth: 117 | […]
Free
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the […]
$30
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Joshua Goode is a Professor of History who has also managed a museum studies program and has worked internationally with museums to contemplate how they tell their stories and to […]
$20 – $25
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One of LA’s favorite choral groups returns to Third@First.
Free
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm. 18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat […]
$20
This intimate musical adventure brings the intrepid quest of Etienne Gara and YuEun Kim’s six-month road trip through snowstorms, tsunamis, and unexpected human interactions to vivid life. The ensemble transforms the […]
$25 – $52
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3 events,
Vroman's will be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC campus this year! Visit us April 18-19, 2026 at the following booths: Vroman's Main Booth: 117 | […]
Free
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Pasadena, CA, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. on the Colorado Patio of FUMC Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd.) First United Methodist Church invites the community to join us on Sunday, […]
Free Event
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren […]
$30
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2 events,
Run With Us presents "Monday Fun Run!" Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces, runners, walkers, and furry friends are welcome! […]
Free
The untold, intimate story of how three young visionaries--Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg--revolutionized American cinema, creating the most iconic films in history while risking everything, redefining friendship, […]
Free
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2 events,
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin […]
No Cover Charge
Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
Free
|
4 events,
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children's section of Vroman's Bookstore.
FREE
The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group explores contemporary fiction -long and short -from a diverse selection of writers. Enjoy lively discussions at our one-hour meetings. Our Fiction Reading Group is free […]
Free
Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious […]
Free
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the […]
Free
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3 events,
The LA Yarn Crawl is making its way through Playhouse Village, with Wollhaus Pasadena as its third stop on the passport. 🎉 Yarn shops across Los Angeles County are joining […]
Non-Ticketed Event
Never before has the disturbing story of blackface and its piercing reflection of American society been so comprehensively told. With Darkology, Princeton historian Rhae Lynn Barnes meticulously unravels the complex, […]
Free
Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
Free Live Music
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2 events,
The LA Yarn Crawl is making its way through Playhouse Village, with Wollhaus Pasadena as its third stop on the passport. 🎉 Yarn shops across Los Angeles County are joining […]
Non-Ticketed Event
This band plays together, lives together...and unfortunately, two of them are sleeping together. Whatever, I'm sure it's fine. Now put on your punk'n mask and let's rock! Hannah Lipsky isn't […]
Free
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6 events,
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USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to experience Yoga in the USC PAM Courtyard, a one-hour, community-based session designed for all bodies and levels. Led by Amber Kiwan and […]
$17
The LA Yarn Crawl is making its way through Playhouse Village, with Wollhaus Pasadena as its third stop on the passport. 🎉 Yarn shops across Los Angeles County are joining […]
Non-Ticketed Event
Helix Collective’s delightful live musical story time event for ages 3-7 features Dooby Dooby Moo (the third book in the Click Clack Moo series by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin). The book […]
$17 – $32
Helix Collective’s delightful live musical story time event for ages 3-7 features Dooby Dooby Moo (the third book in the Click Clack Moo series by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin). The book […]
$17 – $32
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF FOURTEEN STORIES, NONE OF THEM ARE YOURS, CO-WRITER OF the films CAUSEWAY and EILEEN RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS RONALD SUKENICK INNOVATIVE FICTION PRIZE AND JOAN SCOTT MEMORIAL FICTION […]
Free
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm. 18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat […]
$20
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4 events,
The LA Yarn Crawl is making its way through Playhouse Village, with Wollhaus Pasadena as its third stop on the passport. 🎉 Yarn shops across Los Angeles County are joining […]
Non-Ticketed Event
Helix Collective’s delightful live musical story time event for ages 3-7 features Dooby Dooby Moo (the third book in the Click Clack Moo series by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin). The book […]
$17 – $32
Helix Collective’s delightful live musical story time event for ages 3-7 features Dooby Dooby Moo (the third book in the Click Clack Moo series by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin). The book […]
$17 – $32
From the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, a rousing novel that follows two young women fleeing a divided America: one running toward a dazzling future and the other running from a […]
$36.00
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2 events,
Run With Us presents "Monday Fun Run!" Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces, runners, walkers, and furry friends are welcome! […]
Free
"Maria Semple is a treasure." --Los Angeles Times The New York Times bestselling author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette returns to form in her most exuberant and life-affirming novel yet […]
$42.00
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3 events,
This probing account shines a new light on the problem of anti-Asian violence and inspires us to build lasting solidarity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, racist demagoguery fomented a campaign of […]
Free
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin […]
No Cover Charge
Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
Free
|
3 events,
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children's section of Vroman's Bookstore.
FREE
Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious […]
Free
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the […]
Free
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3 events,
We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:00-3:00 PM. These are dedicated play hours when […]
Free with Admission
Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
Free Live Music
The next epic crime novel from Jordan Harper, a story of Los Angeles power brokers and those at the edge, and a single shattering incident that threatens to bring it […]
$35.00
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1 event,
Founded in 2012, LitFest in the Dena connects the Pasadena, Altadena, and greater Los Angeles communities with literature and local authors through this free, community literary festival for lovers of […]
Free
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3 events,
Founded in 2012, LitFest in the Dena connects the Pasadena, Altadena, and greater Los Angeles communities with literature and local authors through this free, community literary festival for lovers of […]
Free
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with featured book: If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy […]
Free
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm. 18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat […]
$20
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Events listed are subject to change according to local health officer recommendations pertaining to COVID-19. If you have questions, please check with the event organizer.
Information on our events calendar is provided as a free service for the public, and events being displayed are not endorsed by Playhouse Village Association, unless otherwise noted. We strive to ensure that the information is as complete and accurate as possible; however, due to circumstances beyond our control, event information may, on occasion, change or be omitted. If in doubt, check with the organizer of an event to confirm its information.