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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T143000
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T124000
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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
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T110000
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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:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250212T001725Z
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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:20260427T114305
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:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T183927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T183927Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T184147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T184147Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Surekha Davies\, in conversation with Megan Kate Nelson\, discuss Humans: A Monstrous History
DESCRIPTION:A history of how humans have created monsters out of one another—from our deepest fears—and what these monsters tell us about humanity’s present and future. \n Monsters are central to how we think about the human condition. Join award-winning historian of science Dr. Surekha Davies as she reveals how people have defined the human about everything from apes to zombies\, and how they invented race\, gender\, and nations along the way. With rich\, evocative storytelling that braids together ancient gods and generative AI\, Frankenstein’s monster and E.T.\, Humans: A Monstrous History shows how monster-making is about control: it defines who gets to count as normal. \n In an age when corporations increasingly see people as obstacles to profits\, this book traces the long\, volatile history of monster-making and charts a better path for the future. The result is a profound\, effervescent\, empowering retelling of the history of the world for anyone who wants to reverse rising inequality and polarization. This is not a history of monsters\, but a history through monsters.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-surekha-davies-in-conversation-with-megan-kate-nelson-discuss-humans-a-monstrous-history/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T184342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T184342Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Angie Kang discusses Our Lake
DESCRIPTION:A tender and vulnerable exploration of love and loss that follows two boys as they take their first trip back to the lake without their father\, from debut author-illustrator Angie Kang. \nToday\, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to. \nI want to thank him for bringing us here\, but I can’t find the words. \nInstead\, I loop my arms around his torso\, and he does the same back. \nHere\, in our lake\, the water holds us close. \nOn a sweltering hot day\, a little boy mirrors his brother as he takes off his shirt\, stretches\, and walks toward the edge of the tall rock\, ready to dive into the cool lake waters glistening below. Only this time\, Father is not here. And the water looks so far away. How can he take the plunge? \nWith a gorgeous\, deft touch in her exquisitely soft illustrations and words\, Angie Kang conveys vulnerability\, longing\, and connection as these two boys hear Father’s laugh and see his memory all around them\, uniting them in a bittersweet moment.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-angie-kang-discusses-our-lake/
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:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T184544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T184544Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kim Fay\, in conversation with J. Ryan Stradal\, discusses Kate & Frida: A Novel of Friendship\, Food\, and Books
DESCRIPTION:From the author of instant national bestseller Love & Saffron\, this bright and comforting novel follows the surprising friendship between two young women in 1990s Seattle and Paris\, illuminating the power of books to change our lives. \nSometimes a book can change your life…\nTwentysomething Frida Rodriguez arrives in Paris in 1991\, relishing the city’s butter-soaked cuisine and seeking her future as a war correspondent. But then she writes to a bookshop in Seattle\, and receives more than just the book she requests. A friendship begins that will redefine the person she wants to become. \nSeattle bookseller Kate Fair is transformed by Frida’s free spirit\, spurred to believe in herself as a writer\, to kiss her handsome coworker\, and to find beauty even in loss. Through the most tumultuous years of their young lives—personally and globally—Kate and Frida sustain and nourish each other as they learn the necessity of embracing joy\, especially through our darkest hours. \nThis mouthwatering oasis of a novel is a love letter to bookshops and booksellers\, to the passion we bring to life in our twenties\, and to the last precious years before the internet changed everything.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kim-fay-in-conversation-with-j-ryan-stradal-discusses-kate-frida-a-novel-of-friendship-food-and-books/
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:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T185134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185134Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s presents Joel Stern presenting "In the Easter Egg Workshop" Papercraft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a creative craft workshop on March 12th\, from 4-5pm! Watch as Easter pop-ups and origami creatures come to life through the magic of paper folding. \nJoel is the author of the newly published In the Easter Egg Workshop: A Pop-Up Adventure\, as well as many other papercraft books. His art has been featured in movies\, commercials\, and on television. Visit his website here. \nPlease RSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com with the subject “Stern Workshop” 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-presents-joel-stern-presenting-in-the-easter-egg-workshop-papercraft-workshop/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250122T212345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T231112Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Irish Tales By The Fire
DESCRIPTION:Padraic P. Keohane\, storyteller\, author\, and teacher\, shares tales of wit\, wonder\, and wisdom\, captivating audiences for nearly 50 years.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-irish-tales-by-the-fire/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T185905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185905Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Mallory O’Meara discusses Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding\, Train-Leaping\, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson\, Hollywood's First Stuntwoman
DESCRIPTION:From LA Times bestselling author Mallory O’Meara\, the story of America’s first professional stuntwoman\, Helen Gibson\, who rose to fame during a time when women ruled Hollywood. \nHelen Gibson was a woman willing to do anything to give audiences a thrill. Advertised as “The Most Daring Actress in Pictures\,” Helen emerged in the early days of the twentieth-century silent film scene as a rodeo rider\, background actor\, stunt double\, and eventually one of the era’s biggest action stars. Her exploits on motorcycles\, train cars\, and horseback were as dangerous as they were glamorous\, featured in hundreds of films and serials–yet her legacy was quickly overshadowed by the increasingly hypermasculine and male-dominated evolution of cinema in the decades that would follow her. \nAward-winning author Mallory O’Meara presents her life and career in exhilarating detail\, including: \n\nHelen’s rise to fame in The Hazards of Helen\, the longest-running serial in history\nHow Helen became the first-ever stuntwoman in American film\nThe pivotal role of Helen’s contemporaries–including female directors\, stars\, and stunt women who shaped the making of cinema as we know it.\n\nThrough the page-turning story of Helen’s pioneering legacy\, Mallory O’Meara gives readers a glimpse of the Golden Age of Hollywood that could have been: an industry where women call the shots.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mallory-omeara-discusses-daughter-of-daring-the-trick-riding-train-leaping-road-racing-life-of-helen-gibson-hollywoods-first-stuntwoman/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250303T211850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211850Z
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SUMMARY:Blaze Pizza: Pi Day!
DESCRIPTION:Blaze Pizza is celebrating Pi Day! Enjoy pizzas for just $3.14 each. Head to Blaze Pizza and make Pi Day delicious!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/blaze-pizza-pi-day/
LOCATION:Blaze Pizza\, 667 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250307T225323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T225323Z
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SUMMARY:ArtNight Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:ArtNight Pasadena is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy an evening of art\, music\, and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions offer free admission for the evening. Be sure to check out USC Pacific Asia Museum’s exhibit Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/artnight-pasadena-4/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Free,In-Person,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250307T224852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T224852Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Third@First: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:First United Methodist Church’s Third@First concert series presents a special program of Irish music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy a lively performance by the Irish band Sligo Rags and don’t forget to wear your favorite green attire!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-thirdfirst-st-patricks-day-concert/
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:20250316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250303T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T200444Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition: Let's Go Visit the Neighbors!
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition proudly announces their first ride of the year! Riders will journey to the neighboring city of San Marino\, exploring its historic sites. The excursion will include a stop at the Huntington Library’s coffee shop/cafeteria area\, where coffee and food items will be available for purchase at two locations. This cycling adventure will cover approximately 12 miles with an elevation gain of 500 feet.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-complete-streets-coalition-lets-go-visit-the-neighbors/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bike Event,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T190527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T190527Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore (Ticketed):  Torrey Peters discusses Stag Dance
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options: \n\nGeneral Admission to the event + 1 copy of Stag Dance which will be handed out at check-in\nGeneral Admission to the event\n\n  \nIn this collection of one novel and three stories\, bestselling author Torrey Peters’ keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. \nIn Stag Dance\, the titular novel\, a group of restless lumberjacks working in an illegal winter logging outfit plan a dance that some of them will volunteer to attend as women. When the broadest\, strongest\, plainest of the axmen announces his intention to dance as a woman\, he finds himself caught in a strange rivalry with a pretty young jack\, provoking a cascade of obsession\, jealousy\, and betrayal that will culminate on the big night in an astonishing vision of gender and transition. \nThree startling stories surround Stag Dance: “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” imagines a gender apocalypse brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend. In “The Chaser\,” a secret romance between roommates at a Quaker boarding school brings out intrigue and cruelty. In the last story\, “The Masker\,” a party weekend on the Las Vegas strip turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between two guides: a handsome mystery man who objectifies her in thrilling ways\, or a cynical veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood. \nAcidly funny and breathtaking in its scope\, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan\, Stag Dance provokes\, unsettles\, and delights.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-torrey-peters-discusses-stag-dance/
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:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114305
CREATED:20250225T190715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T190715Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jennifer Chen\, in conversation with Edward Underhill\, discusses Hangry Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Love\, family\, and food collide in this sparkling Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance. \nJulie Wu and Randall Hur used to be best friends. Now they only see each other on Saturdays at the Pasadena Farmers Market where their once close families are long-standing rivals. \nWhen Julie and Randall are paired with ultra-rich London Kim for a community-service school project\, they are forced to work together for the first time in years. It quickly becomes obvious that London has a major crush on Julie. But Julie can’t stop thinking about Randall. And Randall can’t stop thinking about how London is thinking about Julie. Soon\, prompted by a little jealousy and years of missing each other\, school project meetings turn into pseudo dates at their favorite Taiwanese breakfast shop and then secret kisses at the beach—far from the watchful eyes of their families. \nJust as they’re finally feeling brave enough to tell their grandmas\, the two matriarchs rehash their old fight and Julie and Randall get caught in the middle and Julie’s brother finds out they are dating. Their families are heartbroken. \nBut it’s the Year of the Dragon\, an auspicious time to resolve disagreements and start anew\, and Randall isn’t going down without fighting for what—and who—they love. Could the Lunar New Year provide not only a second chance for Randall and Julie\, but for their families as well? \nJennifer Chen’s Hangry Hearts is a funny\, big-hearted romance about friendship\, family\, and first love—and being brave enough to have it all.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jennifer-chen-in-conversation-with-edward-underhill-discusses-hangry-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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