Welcome Back
As California reopened, the City of Pasadena has relaxed most COVID-19 restrictions. The latest Public Health Order requires face coverings for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings, offices, and businesses. Let’s continue to be responsible neighbors to one another while supporting Playhouse Village’s beloved destinations. Welcome back to the Village!
Ready for You
Playhouse Village Ambassador Guides are on patrol early morning to late evening daily and have been busy keeping our streets, sidewalks, and public “touch points” clean and tidy to make your return to the Village a more enjoyable one. Ambassadors also help ensure a safe experience by providing directions and interacting with transients and can offer guided escorts as needed. Call 626.786.1186 for questions or services. Look for them in their red uniforms and thank them for their essential service!
After Work Guide
Our theaters, restaurants, and retailers have been working hard to prepare for your return to the heart of Pasadena. So reward yourself after a hard day’s work with our essential guide to Playhouse Village:
Get Happy
Some of our favorite Playhouse Village eateries aren’t just serving up delicious meals, they’re hosting happy hour specials. Check out 8 spots to enjoy happy hour in the Village.
Vroman’s 1894
Need a place to read all the books you buy at Vroman’s? Come by their new bar 1894 offering craft beer, wine, and literary themed cocktails to perfectly pair with your favorite novel, inside or on their new outdoor patio.
Fall Head Over Heels
The music of The Go-Go’s fuels this non-stop, dance-filled joyride through magic, merriment and mischief in Head Over Heels, now at the Pasadena Playhouse.
From Pasadena, With Love
Show your local love! Pasadena’s businesses are at the heart of the community, from family-run restaurants to local hotspots for shopping and gifts. As part of City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena’s new campaign “From Pasadena, with Love,” we are putting a spotlight on our independent businesses and encourage you to shop and dine local this holiday season. Follow us on Instagram as we share messages from our local businesses in the Village!
Grab a Bite
Looking to dine out or take out in Playhouse Village? The Village offers a diverse mix of casual and gourmet restaurants for you to pick from. Discover what restaurants and cafes are open here.
Metro Micro
A fast, safe and convenient option for quick trips around town, Micro is Metro’s new on-demand rideshare service within several zones in LA County. The new service is for short local trips and uses small vehicles (seating up to 10 passengers) and is currently $1.00 per ride. Playhouse Village is located within the Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madres zone.
Your first two rides are on free. Give Micro a try at micro.metro.net.
Employee Reward of the Month
You work hard for the money. Why not save a little? Every month we will share an exclusive discount for Playhouse Village Employees, a great way to save and show your love for your favorite local businesses. Just show your business card or pay stub at participating businesses to redeem your offer:
Mercadito Monarca
10% OFF (certain restrictions apply)
A new cultural arts gift shop that opened in Arcade Lane at 696 E Colorado Blvd. Ste 19.
Valid through November 30, 2021
Vaccination Clinics
Together, we can keep our community healthy. Pasadenans, including individuals who work in Pasadena, may register for the COVID vaccine. Pasadena’s Public Health Department will be hosting a number of vaccination clinics in the coming weeks. A schedule of Pasadena’s upcoming clinics can be found here. To register for clinics, visit myturn.ca.gov. All vaccines will be administered on a first come, first serve basis.
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