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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: Evan Marshall\, Mandolin
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Evan Marshall showcasing his work on the Mandolin. Can’t make it in person check out their Youtube channel for new virtual concerts every week.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-evan-marshall-mandolin-2/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Tommy Siegel discusses The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Never have the secret lives of relationships been so clearly and amusingly on display as in Tommy Siegel’s Candy Hearts comics. \nTommy Siegel’s Candy Hearts comics reveal the most awkward and amusing truths about relationships\, and since their viral debut in 2020\, the inner world of Candy Hearts has only gotten stranger. This new collection of Candy Hearts comics explores topics like commitment\, cohabitation\, family dynamics\, pets\, dating apps\, and wedding planning. With dozens of comics never before seen in print or online\, The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts hits everything from disaster to happily-ever-after\, with hilarious resu
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-tommy-siegel-discusses-the-secret-lives-of-candy-hearts/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Blues at the Blinn
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a special night of music at Pasadena Heritage’s Blinn House\, featuring a performance by local Altadena blues icon Brother Yusef.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-blues-at-the-blinn/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Historic Places,In-Person,Music,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Book Club Meeting:  Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind\, Brain\, and Body
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining our monthly book club? Join Archetype Yoga every month for a new book pick. This month’s pick is Altered Traits: b its Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind\, Brain\, and Body \nby  Daniel Goleman & Richard J. Davidson. \nExcerpt:\n“In the last twenty years\, meditation and mindfulness have gone from being kind of cool to becoming an omnipresent Band-Aid for fixing everything from your weight to your relationship to your achievement level. Unveiling here the kind of cutting-edge research that has made them giants in their fields\, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson show us the truth about what meditation can really do for us\, as well as exactly how to get the most out of it.” \nBook Club Details:\n➡️ Each month we will pick 1 book to read\n➡️ Meet every 3rd Saturday of the month to discuss\n➡️ Bookclub members will choose the next book\n➡️ Collect a bookmark to get rewards\n➡️ If you can’t make it to the meet up- DM us! \n👇 Our next session is:\nBook Club\nSaturday\, Feb. 15th | 11AM
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-book-club-meeting-altered-traits-science-reveals-how-meditation-changes-your-mind-brain-and-body/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T120000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Will Power discusses Nana’s New Soul Food
DESCRIPTION:Theater pioneer Will Power inspires families to connect through healthy eating choices\, vegan soul food\, and community in this heartwarming story of a boy’s love for his grandmother–and good food! Includes a vegan recipe! \nCan healthy food be delicious food\, too? A young boy helps us discover that yes\, it can! Nana’s New Soul Food follows this energetic boy on an adventure with his mom to find healthy food in his neighborhood. Motivated by his love for his nana\, who has to change the way she eats because of her health\, the boy rediscovers his neighborhood while finding tasty vegan soul food. \nAward-winning playwright\, pioneer of hip-hop theater\, and performer Will Power injects masterful rhythm into this uplifting story of family and community\, which teaches us that healthy food can be a joy. The pages are graced with beautiful\, vibrant illustrations from Coretta Scott King Award Honor and Caldecott Honor illustrator R. Gregory Christie\, who captures the loving relationships within a family as they connect through their mission to make better eating choices. Back matter includes a fun recipe for Mango-Coconut-Lime Ice Pops courtesy of Chef Bryant Terry\, along with a letter from Will Power.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-will-power-discusses-nanas-new-soul-food/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Raegan Fordemwalt discusses Prince of Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Raegan Fordemwalt—poet and author of the runaway hit Lover Girl—is back with the highly anticipated follow-up collection of poetry and art\, Prince of Hearts. \nFollowing the success of Lover Girl\, Raegan Fordemwalt returns with Prince of Hearts. An indirect sequel to her bestselling debut\, this all-new collection of art and poetry takes readers along the narrator’s journey through abandonment and dismantled trust following the loss of significant relationships\, both platonic and romantic. \n A far-too-relatable retelling of the courage required to survive young love\, first heartbreaks\, and your early-20s\, Prince of Hearts is a look through both the rearview and the windshield along the journey to self-love.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-raegan-fordemwalt-discusses-prince-of-hearts/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Henry Lien discusses & signs Spring\, Summer\, Asteroid\, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into stories that are 100 percent Western in spirit; it can–and should–encompass diverse structures\, themes\, and values. \nUsing examples ranging from Parasite to The Thousand and One Nights to the Mario video game franchise\, Lien shows how storytelling staples in the West\, such as the three-act structure and themes of empowerment and change\, are far from universal. He introduces the East Asian four-act structure (kishotenketsu)\, as well as circular and nested structures\, and explains how Eastern value systems such as collectivism can dictate form. Spring\, Summer\, Asteroid\, Bird is essential reading for any writer or reader who wants to broaden their understanding of how to tell a satisfying story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-henry-lien-discusses-signs-spring-summer-asteroid-bird-the-art-of-eastern-storytelling/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T170000
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SUMMARY:Third@First: Musica de España: Life and Music in Spain
DESCRIPTION:Pianist and Third@First’s artistic coordinator\, Junko Ueno Garrett will perform music by Granadas\, Alveniz\, de Falla and Lecuona. Come learn about and enjoy Spain’s rich music history.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/thirdfirst-musica-de-espana-life-and-music-in-spain/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,First United Methodist Church,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T143000
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Sustainable Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Southern California Children’s Museum invites young explorers to get creative with a hands-on program blending sensory play\, art\, and environmental studies! Children will learn about the environment and ways to care for the planet while exploring items from the garden or building unique creations from recycled materials.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-sustainable-sundays/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T170000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Local Author Day Introducing Steve Fortunato & Nika Hogan
DESCRIPTION:Steve Fortunato presents The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality: How Rediscovering Generosity Restores a Civil World \nAre we losing the art of hospitality in an age dominated by entitlement and transactional relationships? \nIn The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality\, award-winning experience specialist Steve Fortunato illuminates how our modern interactions have been tainted by competition and celebrity culture\, leaving us feeling isolated and undervalued. Driven by his own personal confessions\, he implores us to rediscover the essence of true hospitality—where each interaction is rooted in authenticity and connection. Join Fortunato on this urgent journey to recover true hospitality\, where valuing others creates a virtuous cycle of generosity and understanding that enriches our communities and transforms our lives.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-author-day-introducing-steve-fortunato-nika-hogan/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T110000
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Mindful Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Southern California Children’s Museum invites families to start the week with mindfulness through a gentle introduction to breathing exercises\, sensory awareness\, stretching\, mantras\, and easy meditations. This weekly program includes a storytime and mindfulness exercise\, offering techniques that benefit all ages. No special equipment is needed—just come as you are!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-mindful-mondays/2025-02-17/1/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Alejandro Heredia\, in conversation with Myriam Gurba\, discusses Loca
DESCRIPTION:If Junot Diaz’s critically acclaimed collection Drown and Janet Mock’s Emmy-winning series Pose produced offspring\, Alejandro Heredia’s Loca would be their firstborn. \nIt’s 1999\, and best friends Sal and Charo are striving to hold on to their dreams in a New York determined to grind them down. Sal is a book-loving science nerd trying to grow beyond his dead-end job in a new city\, but he’s held back by tragic memories from his past in Santo Domingo. Free-spirited Charo is surprised to find herself a mother at twenty-five\, partnered with a controlling man\, working at the same supermarket for years\, her world shrunk to the very domesticity she thought she’d escaped in her old country. When Sal finds love at a gay club one night\, both his and Charo’s worlds unexpectedly open up to a vibrant social circle that pushes them to reckon with what they owe to their own selves\, pasts\, futures\, and\, always\, each otherdd \nLoca follows one daring year in the lives of young people living at the edge of their own patience and desires. With expansive grace\, it reveals both the grueling conditions that force people to migrate and the possibility of friendship as home when family\, nations\, and identity groups fall short.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alejandro-heredia-in-conversation-with-myriam-gurba-discusses-loca/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T110000
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Messy Play
DESCRIPTION:At Southern California Children’s Museum\, children and grown-ups can explore sensory experiences together while embracing a little mess! Each week features new hands-on activities designed to spark imagination\, support language development\, enhance fine motor skills\, and encourage sensory exploration—all in a fun and engaging environment.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-messy-play/2025-02-18/1/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,Ice House,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T124000
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SUMMARY:Music at Noon:  Hugo Maia Nogueira Trio\, flute\, guitar & cello
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Hugo Maia Nogueira featuring flute\, guitar\, and cello. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-hugo-maia-nogueira-trio-flute-guitar-cello/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Julie Tieu\, in conversation with Erin La Rosa\, discusses Girl Most Likely To
DESCRIPTION:A frenemies-to-lovers contemporary romance by Julie Tieu which takes place over the course of one make-or-break evening\, almost entirely at a high school reunion…. \n“For the rom-com fans\, you can never go wrong with a Julie Tieu book.”— Buzzfeed \nRachel Dang once voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school\, is unemployed for the first time. After years of doing everything her boss asked\, it’s time to say yes to new opportunities. So when she gets invited to her twentieth high school reunion by none other than her former frenemy\, Danny Phan\, Rachel agrees despite their unresolved past. \nAs a teenager\, Danny was seen as smart\, but unfocused. Teachers often paired him with Rachel\, hoping her work ethic would rub off on him. Though Danny and Rachel weren’t exactly friends\, she had seen a different side of him\, one that only existed online over intimate late-night AIM chats that never translated into real life. When they meet again\, Rachel discovers their roles have reversed. Danny is thriving in his career while she’s the one flailing. \nThe reunion takes an unexpected turn when a simple errand takes them into town for a night of mishaps and misadventures where they run into a colorful cast of characters from their childhood. Rachel and Danny soon rediscover the feelings they once shared and must decide if this is only a quick trip down memory lane or a second chance for their happily ever after. \nErin La Rosa is the author of The Backtrack\, Plot Twist\, For Butter or Worse\, Womanskills\, and The Big Redhead Book. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and four daughters (two human\, and two feline).
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-julie-tieu-in-conversation-with-erin-la-rosa-discusses-girl-most-likely-to/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenn Bregman discusses The Last Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:After the last heir of Alexander Hamilton’s line is murdered\, her heartbroken husband and best friend team up in this twisty thriller where a mysterious death uncovers not just an ancient secret society\, but the treasures it holds—perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Sarah Penner. \nThe more they know\, the more danger they’re in. \nWhen Elizabeth Walker\, the last heir of the Alexander Hamilton line\, is tragically killed by a subway train in New York\, foul play is immediately suspected. Elizabeth had been terrified\, frantic\, and manic during her last days\, running mysterious errands\, searching for a strange antique key\, and sending cryptic messages to her best friend\, Sarah Brockman. \nThe morning after Elizabeth’s death\, a box of tattered documents lands on Sarah’s doorstep\, confirming her suspicions about Elizabeth’s strange behavior and shocking death. She brings the box to Elizabeth’s grieving husband\, Ralph. Working together\, they are stunned to discover that Elizabeth was part of a secret society established by Hamilton himself to keep the United States just and free\, its influence woven into every  corner of the country’s history. As Sarah and Ralph race through the streets of New York to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth’s death\, they must stop an ingenious and sinister plot before someone else catches up to them–and the secrets of Hamilton’s society are lost forever. \nWith fascinating details from the shadows of American history\, The Last Hamilton is a sweeping and fast-paced thriller reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenn-bregman-discusses-the-last-hamilton/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T193000
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Frou-Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts
DESCRIPTION:L is a stoner with social anxiety\, Harold is an aspiring ballerina\, and their mother is a woman from another time. Driven by archaic dreams for her children\, all Mamma wants is for a man to marry L to rescue the family from financial ruin. So when a big\, burly traveler turns up at their doorstep\, she thinks her prayers have been answered. But it is Harold\, her tutu-wearing son\, who seems most attracted to this strange man\, while L\, her chronically online “daughter\,” doesn’t seem to want him – but wants to become him. By turns raucous\, poetic\, touching\, and dangerous\, Frou-Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts riffs on Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie in this story of two queer siblings yearning to be understood.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-frou-frou-a-menagerie-of-sorts/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  TICKETED - Patrick Renna signs A Little Slugger’s Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life
DESCRIPTION:Patrick Renna (The Sandlot) signs copies of his book A Little Slugger’s Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life.\nPatrick Renna\, best known for his role in the 1993 film The Sandlot\, offers baseball-themed anecdotes and affirmations. Heartfelt reminders that life’s a marathon\, not a sprint\, may be familiar\, but many young readers will find them revelatory. The author also stresses that failure is just as much a part of life as success\, encourages children to embrace individuality and work hard despite being the underdog\, and emphasizes that practice shows commitment and “prepares you for the big game or the test.” All these lessons will be relatable to young people\, and many are supported by real-life stories: basketball superstar Michael Jordan’s short-lived stint in minor league baseball\, an unexpected victory during Game One of the 2015 World Series\, and Renna’s willingness to swallow his fear when\, as a young teen\, he was handed a new script just an hour before shooting a pivotal scene inThe Sandlot. Each tidbit stands alone\, but taken together\, all 20 tenets provide a lively road map to life. The colorful spot art features images of diverse young baseball players\, plus some visually appealing double-page spreads filled with movement and action. White space is used thoughtfully\, allowing readers to reflect on how these words of wisdom might apply to them. A solid base hit\, with guidance on the great American pastime–and life itself. \nThis ticketed event is a book signing & photo op only and tickets include a copy of A Little Slugger’s Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life\, to be picked up at check in the day of the event. \nEvent Guidelines: \nPatrick Renna will be signing the book only\, no memorabilia. \nPhoto op pictures will be taken with your camera by a Vroman’s employee.plays \nQuestions? Please email us at email@vromansbookstore.com
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-patrick-renna-signs-a-little-sluggers-guide-to-the-unwritten-rules-of-baseball-and-life/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Cheeseburger Week: Feb 23 - March 1
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village Serves Up Cheeseburger Week!\nCelebrate the birthplace of the cheeseburger right here in Pasadena with Cheeseburger Week! Local Playhouse Village restaurants will showcase their best burgers and beyond as part of the Cheeseburger Challenge. Cast your vote for categories like “Best Lunch Counter Burger\,” “Best Veggie Burger\,” and more while enjoying exclusive meitems and special deals throughout the week.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/cheeseburger-week/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dining,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250225T192920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192920Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Unsolicited Press Reading featuring Raki Kopernik\, Darci Schummer\, Robin Leigh Lear\, and Kerry Donoghue
DESCRIPTION:Raki Kopernik Bio: \nRaki is a first generation American\, queer\, Jewish writer. She is the author of The Things You Left and The Memory House\, both Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her work has appeared in numerous publications and has been shortlisted and nominated for several other awards\, including the Pushcart Prize for Fiction and the Pen Faulkner Award in Fiction. Her queer travel novel\, No One’s Leaving\, is forthcoming from Unsolicited Press in 2025. She teaches creative writing both at The Minneapolis College of Art and Design and at Augsburg University. You can find her here and follow on Instagram @rakikopernik \nWebsite: https://www.rakikopernik.com/ \nDarci Schummer Bio:  \nDarci Schummer is the author of the story collection Six Months in the Midwest (Unsolicited Press)\, the novel The Ballad of Two Sisters (Unsolicited Press)\, and the poetry chapbook The Book of Orion (Bottlecap Press). Her fiction\, poetry\, and essays have appeared in Ninth Letter\, Folio\, Jet Fuel Review\, MAYDAY\, Matchbook\, Necessary Fiction\, Sundog Lit\, and Pithead Chapel\, among many other places. She has been nominated both for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net\, and in 2023\, she was the artist-in-residence at the LaPointe Center for the Arts in LaPointe\, Wisconsin\, on Madeline Island. She is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and the Director of Creative Writing at Colorado State University Pueblo. \nWebsite: https://www.darcischummer.com/ \nRobyn Leigh Lear Bio: \nRobyn Leigh Lear is the Creative Director for April Gloaming Publishing\, Associate Professor\, and poet living in Nashville\, TN. She is currently finalizing her second manuscript\, Yonderling\, written under the mentorship of Diane Seuss. \n\nKerry Donoghue Bio:\nKerry Donoghue’s poetry and stories have appeared in Ninth Letter\, Painted Bride Quarterly\, Permafrost\, the Louisville Review\, and the South Carolina Review\, among other journals. She also wrote The Loudest Voice of All\, a children’s book\, to fundraise for an organization that educates girls about the power of voting. She earned an MFA in Writing from the University of San Francisco and lives in the Bay Area with her family. Mouth is her first book. \nWebsite: www.kerrydonoghue.com
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-unsolicited-press-reading-featuring-raki-kopernik-darci-schummer-robin-leigh-lear-and-kerry-donoghue/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250214T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T000411Z
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Messy Play
DESCRIPTION:At Southern California Children’s Museum\, children and grown-ups can explore sensory experiences together while embracing a little mess! Each week features new hands-on activities designed to spark imagination\, support language development\, enhance fine motor skills\, and encourage sensory exploration—all in a fun and engaging environment.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-messy-play-2/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,Ice House,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jennifer Finney Boylan\, in conversation with Colm Tóibín\, discusses Cleavage
DESCRIPTION:This event is co-sponsored by PEN America.\nWhat is the difference between men and women? Jennifer Finney Boylan\, bestselling author of She’s Not There and co-author of Mad Honey with Jodi Picoult\, examines the divisions—as well as the common ground—between the genders\, and reflects on her own experiences\, both difficult and joyful\, as a transgender American. \nJennifer Finney Boylan’s She’s Not There was the first bestselling work written by a transgender American. Since its publication twenty years ago\, she has become the go-to person for insight into the impact of gender on our lives\, from the food we eat to the dreams we dream\, both for ourselves and for our children. But Cleavage is more than a deep dive into gender identity; it’s also a look at the difference between coming out as trans in 2000—when many people reacted to Boylan’s transition with love—and the present era of blowback and fear. \nHow does gender affect our sense of self? Our body image? The passage of time? The friends we lose—and keep? Boylan considers her womanhood\, reflects on the boys and men who shaped her\, and reconceives of herself as a writer\, activist\, parent\, and spouse. With heart-wrenching honesty\, she illustrates the feeling of liminality that followed her to adulthood\, but demonstrates the redemptive power of love through it all. \nWith Boylan’s trademark humor and poignancy\, Cleavage is a sharp\, witty\, and captivating look at the triumphs and losses of a life lived in two genders. Cleavage provides hope for a future in which we all have the freedom to live joyfully as men\, as women\, and in the space between us.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jennifer-finney-boylan-in-conversation-with-colm-toibin-discusses-cleavage/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T124000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: Danny Holt\, pianist
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Evan Marshall showcasing his work on the Mandolin. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-danny-holt-pianist/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250212T003909Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Sing America Part One: I\, Too
DESCRIPTION:Sing America Part One: I\, Too features two powerful beautiful large-scale works by Black American composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds and a new piece\, Wayfaring Stranger\, composed by Jen Wang for the Pasadena Chorale in 2024.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-sing-america-part-one-i-too/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,First United Methodist Church,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250212T004348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T004413Z
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SUMMARY:Monopole Wine by RX: House of Brown (Black History Month Event)
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, savor\, and discover the bold flavors of House of Brown\, Napa Valley’s first Black-owned winery\, at Monopole Wine by RX. This special tasting experience brings a selection of their finest wines\, paired with small bites\, for an evening of refined indulgence.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/monopole-wine-by-rx-house-of-brown-black-history-month-event/
LOCATION:Monopole Wine By RX\, 21 S. El Molino Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Monopole Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250129T233329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T233407Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michael Hiltzik discusses Golden State: The Making of California
DESCRIPTION:California has long reigned as the land of plenty\, a place where the sun always shines and opportunity beckons. Even before its statehood in 1850\, it captured the world’s imagination. We think of bearded prospectors lured by the promise of gold; we imagine its early embrace of immigrant labor during the railroad boom asa  prologue to its diverse social fabric today. But what lies underneath the myth is far more complicated. \n  \nThanks to extensive research by Michael Hiltzik\, one of our longstanding voices on California\, Golden State uncovers the unvarnished truth about the state we think we know well. From Spanish incursions into what became known as Alta California to the rise of Big Tech\, the history of California is one of stark contradictions. In rich\, previously overlooked detail\, we see its earliest statesmen wreak havoc among native peoples while racing to draft their own constitution even ahead of statehood. Gold-hungry settlers venture into the Sierra foothills only to leave with little\, while a handful of their suppliers turn themselves into millionaire railroad magnates. Wars erupt in the name of water as Los Angeles booms\, and early efforts to tame the vast landscape create a haven for fossil fuel extraction and environmental conservation alike. Hollywood politicians stoke fear\, contributing to a centuries-long tradition of anti-Asian violence\, and\, remarkably\, legal redlining and free higher education take root together. \n  \nGolden State brings a fresh critical eye to the origins of the state against which the rest of the country measures itself. From its very start\, Hiltzik shows\, that the story of the United States was written in California.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-hiltzik-discusses-golden-state-the-making-of-california/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250213T235754Z
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Mindful Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Southern California Children’s Museum invites families to start the week with mindfulness through a gentle introduction to breathing exercises\, sensory awareness\, stretching\, mantras\, and easy meditations. This weekly program includes a storytime and mindfulness exercise\, offering techniques that benefit all ages. No special equipment is needed—just come as you are!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-mindful-mondays-2/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T124000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Music at Noon: Hannah White\, violin and Hyewon Chang\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Hannah White\, violin\, and Hyewon Chang\, piano showcasing his work on the Mandolin. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/music-at-noon-hannah-white-violin-and-hyewon-chang-piano/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,Ice House,Music,Pasadena Presbyterian Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
CREATED:20250225T183650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183650Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Margaret Chandra Kerrison\, in conversation with Todd Martens\, discusses The Art of Immersive Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Level up your storytelling with award-winning experience designer\, world builder\, and former Disney Imagineer. \nImmersive experiences and interactive exhibits are popping up all over the world\, telling stories that engage our imaginations and sense of play like never before. \nExploring the parallels between video games and the world’s most exciting\, innovative spaces\, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how the same techniques that pull players into games for hours at a time can be employed to draw participants into immersive experiences. Join Margaret Kerrison as she guides our next generation of immersive storytellers on a deep dive into the creative possibilities of this new realm of storytelling. \nTodd Martens is a features columnist at the Los Angeles Times who writes about theme parks and West Coast Experiences\, among other topics. Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and has covered a mix of interactive entertainment as its game critic and pop music as a reporter and editor.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-margaret-chandra-kerrison-in-conversation-with-todd-martens-discusses-the-art-of-immersive-storytelling/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T102335
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Tim Z. Hernandez discusses They Call You Back
DESCRIPTION:A haunting\, an obsession\, a calling: Tim Z. Hernandez has been searching for people his whole life. Now\, in this highly anticipated memoir\, he takes us along on an investigative odyssey through personal and collective history to uncover the surprising conjunctions that bind our stories together. \nHernandez’s mission to find the families of the twenty-eight Mexicans who were killed in the 1948 plane wreck at Los Gatos Canyon formed the basis for his acclaimed documentary novel All They Will Call You\, which the San Francisco Chronicle dubbed “a stunning piece of investigative journalism\,” and the New York Times hailed as “painstaking detective work by a writer who is the descendant of farmworkers.” \nIn this riveting new work\, Hernandez continues his search for the plane crash victims while also turning the lens on himself and his ancestral past\, revealing the tumultuous and deeply intimate experiences that have fueled his investigations—a lifelong journey haunted by memory\, addiction\, generational trauma\, and the spirit world. \nThey Call You Back is the true chronicle of one man’s obsession to restore dignity to an undignified chapter in America’s past\, while at the same time making a case for why we must heal our personal wounds if we are ever to heal our political ones.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-tim-z-hernandez-discusses-they-call-you-back/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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