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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Michael Yang discusses & signs Coming Alive on the Ride: A Memoir of Motorcycle Travel\, Self-Discovery\, and Korean Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Answering the call of the open road–from Seoul to Silicon Valley to riding 40\,000 life-changing miles across America \nWhen Michael Yang bought his first motorcycle\, he was a teenager who’d just moved to America. He knew little English and had few friends. Still\, whenever he rode that green Yamaha\, he felt more in touch with life’s possibilities. The bike was stolen a few months later\, but Yang never forgot the feeling. \nIt wasn’t until later in life that Yang got back on a motorcycle. By then\, he’d settled into Silicon Valley amidst the technology revolution; and founded\, scaled\, and sold a half-billion-dollar tech startup. Then\, during the upheaval of the dot-com bubble burst and a few failed attempts to get new companies off the ground\, Yang felt a strong pull to reengage with himself. Sensing that this midlife crisis was an opportunity to do something fun and exciting\, he revved up his bike and began riding into unfamiliar landscapes. Coming Alive on the Ride narrates more than 40\,000 miles of his travels\, from California’s coast to the upper reaches of Alaska\, Canada’s far eastern edge\, and more. \nOne thing about long motorcycle trips is that there’s a lot of time to think. Yang describes the unique bliss of watching the miles pass beneath two wheels as he relives moments from his past–growing up in Korea during the turbulent years after the Korean War\, and moving to America as a fourteen-year-old–all the while taking in North America’s astounding scenery\, from the stillness of the desert to heart-racing glimpses of a bison herds and grand mountain ranges. Somewhere along the way\, it happens: Past experiences and future aspirations converge into a present discovery. This inspiring memoir is a reminder that\, if we slow down and tune in our senses\, adventure inspires and instructs the way nothing else can.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-yang-discusses-signs-coming-alive-on-the-ride-a-memoir-of-motorcycle-travel-self-discovery-and-korean-heritage/
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:20260323T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  TICKETED - Valerie Bertinelli signs Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect
DESCRIPTION:With her signature warmth and disarming humor\, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author strips away the polished façade and shares what it’s really like to grow older\, love harder\, and start over. Now in her mid-sixties\, Valerie reflects on the hard-won lessons of aging\, self-worth\, and letting go. From her experiences with menopause\, relationships\, and family trauma\, she writes with clarity and compassion about the insecurities that have haunted her for decades: shame and anxiety about her body\, and the false belief that her value depended on perfection. Through it all\, Valerie reflects on the quiet\, daily work of self-acceptance—the kind that doesn’t make headlines but changes lives. Getting Naked isn’t just a story of survival. It’s a reckoning—with her past\, her family history\, and the generational pain that shaped her. It’s about the myths we believe when we’re young—about beauty\, love\, success—and how we carry them until they break us open. It’s about unlearning the script that says women must please\, endure\, and stay silent. \nThe result is a deeply personal\, unexpectedly funny\, and profoundly uplifting look at the inner journey we all share. Getting Naked isn’t about vulnerability for vulnerability’s sake. It’s about finally letting go of the need to be perfect\, quieting the harsh inner critic\, and choosing compassion over judgment. After all\, it’s never too late to make peace with yourself—and to fall madly in love with the perfectly imperfect person you already are.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-valerie-bertinelli-signs-getting-naked-the-quiet-work-of-becoming-perfectly-imperfect/
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:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Benjamin Stevenson\, in conversation with Jordy Moblo\, discusses & signs Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
DESCRIPTION:Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series–perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz. \nI’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one\, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before. \nThe doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered\, everyone is a suspect. \nTHE BANK ROBBER \nTHE MANAGER \nTHE SECURITY GUARD \nTHE KID \nTHE FILM PRODUCER \nTHE PRIEST \nTHE RECEPTIONIST \nTHE PATIENT \nTHE CAREGIVER \nME \nTurns out\, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money. \nWho is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-benjamin-stevenson-in-conversation-with-jordy-moblo-discusses-signs-everyone-in-this-bank-is-a-thief/
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:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T150000
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Play for all abilities
DESCRIPTION: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 we welcome families and children with developmental differences. Play for All Abilities means we stand true to our values of access and inclusion.  \nDuring Play for All Abilities hours\, we adjust our space and programs to provide: \n\nLess crowded space\nQuiet atmosphere with limited stimuli (low lights\, no music\, no microphone)\nProvide space for families to build community and children to make friends\nSensory backpacks\, which include noise-cancelling headphones and sensory toys*\nVisual guide\nNonverbal communication cards\n\nRegular admission applies. Play passes may be used for this event. \nCan’t make it during Play for All Abilities hours? Our sensory backpacks are available any day of the week as a free daily rental\, ask a staff member at check-in!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-play-for-all-abilities/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T173000
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SUMMARY:University Club: Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:University Club of Pasadena Community Open House: A community open house celebrating the restoration of the historic clubhouse with hosted wine and beer\, light bites\, live music\, and guided tours of the newly restored spaces.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/university-club-community-open-house/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dining,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T200000
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Chad Cannon & Hui Wu: Music for the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Music for the Ocean is a set of new compositions and improvisations by violinist/composer Chad Cannon\, performed alongside pianist Hui Wu\, featuring brand-new animations by Timothy Rauch. This concert evokes the ocean and all its complex marine life through music\, animation\, and sound design.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-chad-cannon-hui-wu-music-for-the-ocean/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chris Jennings\, in conversation with Jim Newton\, discusses & signs End of Days: Ruby Ridge\, the Apocalypse\, and the Unmaking of America
DESCRIPTION: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 era. \n“Vivid\, frightening\, and fascinating…This book blew me away and opened my eyes.”–Walter Isaacson\, author of The Code Breaker and Elon Musk \nOn August 21\, 1992\, shots rang out while federal agents were surveilling a cabin in Boundary County\, Idaho as part of an operation to arrest Randy Weaver–a reclusive\, mountain-dwelling survivalist–for failure to appear in court on a gun charge. When Weaver finally surrendered to the authorities eleven days later\, his wife\, son\, and dog lay dead\, as did a US Marshal. Ever since\, America has been trying to make sense of what happened on Ruby Ridge. Today\, the question could not be more urgent\, as the shock waves from Ruby Ridge have amplified and compounded\, cracking the very foundations of our democracy. \nIn End of Days\, Chris Jennings explains the significance of this historic siege by setting the story of the Weaver family within the long history of apocalyptic Christianity in the United States\, illuminating the ways in which that faith has gradually transformed the nation. The strain of doomsday Christianity that gripped the Weavers\, he shows\, was grounded in a particular reading of biblical prophecy that can be traced back to the 1870s and up through the twentieth-century rise of Christian fundamentalism to the right-wing conspiracism that now defines American society and politics. The events at Ruby Ridge acted as an accelerant for this spreading worldview\, and are essential to understanding the crisis that our nation confronts today.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chris-jennings-in-conversation-with-jim-newton-discusses-signs-end-of-days-ruby-ridge-the-apocalypse-and-the-unmaking-of-america/
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:20260401T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Easter Storytime with Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie
DESCRIPTION: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\, Easter eggs\, and baby chicks\, it’s sure to be an egg-citing morning that every-bunny will not want to miss.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-easter-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-ms-marie/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Ava Morgyn discusses & signs Only Spell Deep
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Bane Witch! \nJudeth Cole has always had certain uncanny abilities. But when she arrived at Solidago\, her grandfather’s estate by the sea\, she was forced to keep them secret. There she lived a harsh life under his rule and the haunting legacy of her late grandmother\, Aurelia. Until the fateful day she ignited a fire with her magic. It was the last time she saw her family alive. \nSeventeen years later\, she’s living in Seattle as Jude Clark\, and failing at life\, when she makes a last detour through her favorite bookstore\, selecting a book to read as she waits to die. But when she pulls it from the shelf\, an invitation to her for a clandestine midnight meeting slips out. \nJude is quickly swept up into a world of secrets and magic\, discovering a circle of powerful new companions led by the mysterious\, enigmatic Arla. The source of their magic\, Arla tells her\, is an entity\, trapped and bound\, that they call The Fathom. But Jude swiftly realizes Arla wants this power all to herself\, and that she’s willing to kill for it. \nTerrified\, Jude turns to Levi\, the handsome bookseller who’s seen her at her worst. With his help\, she begins a research journey that leads her all the way back to Solidago\, the house she swore to never return to. Now\, the Fathom threatening to break free and Arla on the hunt\, Jude must finally face her past to save her future. \nAva Morgyn’s Only Spell Deep is a novel that takes readers on a journey into a dark\, glittering world of magic\, a place where power should never be caged and misplaced trust can have deadly consequences. \n“Only Spell Deep is beautifully written and richly immersive\, weaving a gothic atmosphere with supernatural tension in a story about reclaiming one’s power in more ways than one and unraveling generational trauma. Morgyn builds a world that feels both mythic and real\, where gods walk among us and the most terrifying magic is the kind passed down through blood. This novel cast a lasting spell on me. I was all in.” – Katy Foraker\, author of Memories\, Lies\, and Other Binds \n“Only Spell Deep is a dark parable of feminine rage and power\, blending horror\, fantasy\, and mythology seamlessly into the streets and hidden places of modern-day Seattle. With gorgeous prose\, Ava Morgyn weaves a spell of her own and gives us a courageous heroine to root for.” – Alyssa Palombo\, author of The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ava-morgyn-discusses-signs-only-spell-deep/
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:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
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SUMMARY:SCCM: You've Got This: Navigating Starting School
DESCRIPTION: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 parent coach Gia Gambaro Blount. Held on Thursday evenings\, the series offers practical guidance and a supportive space for families to ask questions\, connect\, and prepare for this important milestone. \nTogether\, participants will explore the differences between TK and PreK\, how to choose a school that reflects their family’s values\, and how to navigate the Pasadena Unified enrollment process. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring their questions—and even dinner. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, and children are welcome to enjoy playtime in the museum during the workshop. \nAttend one session or all three and connect with a community of families navigating this next chapter together.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-youve-got-this-navigating-starting-school/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Southern California Children's Museum,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Scott Broker & Sheldon Costa discuss & sign The Disappointment and The Great Work
DESCRIPTION: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 ever-increasing drift toward the surreal–threatens to unravel them \nIt’s the night before a much-needed vacation\, and Jack–a former playwright mourning his failed career–catches his husband\, Randy\, packing his mother’s urn. They had agreed: no mother on this trip. Parents\, living or otherwise\, aren’t the ideal guests for romantic getaways. But Randy has been carrying his mother’s remains everywhere since her death\, and he isn’t ready to let go now. \nDespite its natural beauty and kitschy charm\, the Oregon coast does not provide the respite the couple seeks. Instead\, their surroundings and encounters with locals grow increasingly surreal as the days pass. An overly dedicated Method actor\, tantra-obsessed neighbors\, and a child environmentalist who may be able to communicate with the dead are but a few of the characters whose presence exposes long-simmering tensions that threaten to undo Jack and Randy’s marriage–to say nothing of their hold on reality. \nTold with sly\, irreverent humor and shot through with dark currents of envy and longing for something other than what one has\, The Disappointment explores the mutual exhilaration and terror of being placed center stage in one’s own life. \nThe Great Work\n“A moody\, atmospheric\, and singular novel which navigates corners of American history through the complicated territory of horror\, the monstrous\, and the heroic.”–Kelly Link\, best-selling author of The Book of Love \nAn alchemist and his teenage nephew hunt down a legend in this profound and unsettling speculative Western\, for fans of Karen Russell and Victor LaValle. \nAlone in a frontier town in the nineteenth-century Pacific Northwest\, Gentle Montgomery is grieving his best friend. Liam was an alchemist\, killed when he tried to capture a creature that shouldn’t exist: a giant salamander that drives men mad. When Gentle’s nephew\, Kitt\, arrives at his doorstep\, the two set out together to track the monster down so they can use its blood in an alchemical formula that will bring Liam back to life. \nIt’s a hard and haunted journey. The salamander produces surreal nightmares and waking dreams of a blighted\, burning future. And Gentle and Kitt soon find themselves pursued by a bloodthirsty hunter\, a sadistic judge\, and a doomsday cult\, all of whom have their own plans for the river monster. Armed with nothing but Liam’s alchemical notebooks\, they must not only find the salamander but learn to understand it–and the terrifying visions it causes–before it’s too late. And as Gentle struggles to comprehend this harrowing experience\, it becomes clear that the Great Work of the alchemists may pale in comparison to the small work of human connection. \nSheldon Costa’s dark\, vivid\, and strangely hopeful debut novel is a supernatural adventure through the wilderness of friendship and the rotten heart of the early American empire.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-scott-broker-sheldon-costa-discuss-sign-the-disappointment-and-the-great-work/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T093000
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SUMMARY:The Lizard & El Sol
DESCRIPTION: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 live music\, bold visuals\, and a heartwarming message about perseverance and community\, The Lizard & El Sol is a joyful first theater experience for young audiences and a celebration of the light we bring to the world.  \n Adaptada del cuento popular de Alma Flor Ada situado en México\, esta vibrante historia bilingüe sigue a una lagartija pequeña y valiente en su búsqueda para recuperar el sol perdido. Con música en vivo\, imágenes audaces y un mensaje conmovedor sobre la perseverancia y la comunidad\, The Lizard & El Sol es una experiencia teatral alegre para el público joven y una celebración de la luz que traemos todos al mundo. \n The play is presented primarily in Spanish\, but is designed to be enjoyed and understood by both Spanish and non-Spanish speakers.\n La obra se presenta principalmente en español\, pero está diseñada para que la disfruten y la entiendan tanto hispanohablantes como no hispanohablantes.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-lizard-el-sol/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Live Theatre,Playhouse Village Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Woody Brown presents Upward Bound: A Novel
DESCRIPTION: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\, a place of last resort. This includes Carlos\, a young aide who lost his mother as a boy and now works there alongside his beloved sister\, Mariana; Jorge\, the gentle nonspeaking giant whom Carlos seeks to befriend (and prevent from escaping); Tom\, a beautiful young man with cerebral palsy who pines for Ann\, the summer lifeguard at the center’s pool who feels out of her depth. Then there’s Dave\, Upward Bound’s director\, who came to L.A. to pursue an acting career but now channels his passion into staging an overly ambitious holiday show starring the center’s irrepressible clients. Framing these intertwined narratives–and connecting them in surprising\, shattering ways–is the riveting and sometimes ironic testimony of Walter\, a recent community college graduate who\, after a family tragedy\, must return to the company of his disabled peers. \nIn Upward Bound\, Woody Brown has created an indelible\, authentic\, and profoundly moving group portrait of autism and other disabilities\, all illuminated by his empathy\, sly sense of humor\, and enormous gifts as a novelist. With remarkable sophistication\, insight\, and creativity\, Brown depicts a community too-often invisible in literature and society. Filled with characters you won’t soon forget\, Upward Bound will inspire and touch you\, teaching you as much about yourself as the tender\, miraculous world behind the center’s doors.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-woody-brown-presents-upward-bound-a-novel/
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:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260317T220749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T220749Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Captain Underpants Release Day in the Children's Department!
DESCRIPTION: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 coloring pages\, a scavenger hunt\, and more.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-captain-underpants-release-day-in-the-childrens-department/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260317T221032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T221032Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Mr. Steve's Comic Book Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 book workshop on Tuesday\, April 7th at 11am. Previous artistic skill is not required—just bring your craziest ideas and Mr. Steve will help you bring them to life!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mr-steves-comic-book-workshop/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260317T224626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T224626Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman'sBookstore: TICKETED - Andrew McCarthy discusses & signs Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America
DESCRIPTION: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 friends. \n“You don’t really have any friends\, do you\, Dad?” \nA seemingly innocuous\, if direct\, question from Andrew McCarthy’s son left him reeling. McCarthy did have friends\, but like so many other men\, the necessities of modern adult life had forced his friendships to the background. At one point his friends had been instrumental in broadening his horizons\, bolstering his courage\, providing safe harbor. Now\, McCarthy found himself questioning what had happened to those friendships\, whether he needed them\, what he valued\, and what he had to offer. A simple question had become a moment that demanded a reckoning. \nWho Needs Friends charts McCarthy’s journey over nearly ten thousand miles behind the wheel\, following him on often-unexpected travels through Appalachia\, the Mississippi Delta\, the Chihuahuan Desert\, the Rocky Mountains with one driving purpose: to reconnect. Along the way he talks to countless men about their male friendships\, from cowboys and blues musicians to preachers and rootless teens. What began as a simple desire to catch up with a few friends turned into a deep exploration of the challenges and rewards that men experience in forming bonds with each other. \nIn McCarthy’s own words\, “It turns out that guys have a difficult time with friendship.” But that’s not the way it needs to be.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromansbookstore-ticketed-andrew-mccarthy-discusses-signs-who-needs-friends-an-unscientific-examination-of-male-friendship-across-america/
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:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260317T234936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234936Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Nadine Takvorian discusses & signs Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide
DESCRIPTION:A bold\, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl’s quest to uncover her family’s history during the Armenian genocide. \nNadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them–all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family’s history in Armenia and Turkey–where they came from and how they came to America–but it is just too painful for her parents. All Nadine knows is that they were caught up in the Armenian genocide. \nUntil one day the dam bursts. And through that flood of stories and memories\, and a trip back to their people’s homelands\, Nadine discovers a key to unlocking her own heritage and the courage to speak up when injustice rears its head again. \nTold in interwoven historical\, contemporary\, and fantastical sequences\, Armaveni is a gripping graphic novel debut and a much-needed historical document.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nadine-takvorian-discusses-signs-armaveni-a-graphic-novel-of-the-armenian-genocide/
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:20260411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260320T230618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165503Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse Gala
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-gala/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260319T213829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T213829Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Anthony Fung
DESCRIPTION: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 scene\, Fung has performed alongside legends like Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, and Chris Potter\, and has collaborated with artists such as Danilo Pérez and Cyrille Aimée. For this performance\, he presents original music from his latest album FO(U)RTH — a bold and evocative exploration of identity\, rhythm\, and the modern jazz landscape.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-anthony-fung/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260318T175413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175413Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Leonard Maltin & Jessie Maltin discuss & sign Family Movie Night Menus: Recipes & Films for Unforgettable Times Together (Turner Classic Movies)
DESCRIPTION: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 recipes to make movie-watching a next-level experience for all ages. \nFamily Movie Night Menus is the ultimate guide to family-friendly classic movie viewing. In this volume\, bestselling author and critic Leonard Maltin teams with his daughter and Maltin on Movies podcast host Jessie Maltin to help introduce classics in the same way he did with his own family: by sharing the best of the best that’s fit for the enjoyment of a range of ages from pre-school on up. And just like in the Maltin household\, enhancing the experience with easy dishes—from snacks to entrees and desserts—inspired by the films to make together only adds to the experience. \nEach entry includes a film profile filled with behind-the-scenes stories about the production\, stars\, and filmmakers; moments to watch (or watch out) for; recommended further viewing; and a recipe inspired by the film to make together before the credits roll and enjoy while watching. The movies span one silent entry (The Kid)\, through classic horror (Bride of Frankenstein)\, to legendary stories (The Wizard of Oz)\, musicals (The Sound of Music)\, can’t-miss adventures (Star Wars)\, and modern must-sees (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone). \nOther featured titles include: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)\, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)\, Singin’ in the Rain (1952)\, To Kill a Mockingbird(1963)\, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory(1973)\, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982)\, Princess Bride (1987)\, Addams Family (1991)\, The Secret Garden (1993)\, Enchanted (2007)\, and more!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-leonard-maltin-jessie-maltin-discuss-sign-family-movie-night-menus-recipes-films-for-unforgettable-times-together-turner-classic-movies/
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:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260318T175725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T175725Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kelly Yang\, in conversation with Lisa Ling\, discusses & signs The Take
DESCRIPTION: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 lives…from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Front Desk series \nWould you sell your youth for $3 million? \nMaggie Wang\, a broke young Asian American writer\, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker\, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge\, offers an irresistible deal: $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions to reverse her aging\, using Maggie as a transfusion partner\, and mentorship. \nFor Ingrid\, it’s a chance to reboot her fading career. For Maggie\, it’s access and freedom—money to support her parents and the connections to finally get her novel published. \nWhat starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. As Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid’s hard-earned wisdom\, Ingrid sees in Maggie a weapon against an industry that’s been trying to sideline her. \nAs their relationship intensifies\, the rules around aging begin to shift. So does the balance of power between the two women\, leaving both questioning who holds the upper hand and what they’re willing to sacrifice to succeed. \nSharp\, timely\, and utterly compelling\, The Take is perfect for readers of Yellowface and Such a Fun Age—a searing portrait of two women fighting to rewrite their story. \n  \nThis ticketed event is FREE and will take place at Vroman’s Bookstore\, located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA 91101. \nThere is a ticket option that includes a book. A purchase of The Take from Vroman’s is greatly appreciated and makes events like this one possible. For this ticket option\, refunds are available until one day before the program. \nA public book signing will follow the conversation. \nRefunds are available until one day before the program.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kelly-yang-in-conversation-with-lisa-ling-discusses-signs-the-take/
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:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260318T180317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T180317Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve\, Miss Marie and the British Swim School!
DESCRIPTION: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 caregivers eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. \nMr. Steve and Ms. Marie will lead the storytime with engaging reads that share important lessons about being water wise. Following the program\, British Swim School will be on-site to provide water safety information and answer questions. \nFamilies are encouraged to bring their imagination (and maybe their life vests) for a whale of a time filled with stories\, learning\, and safe swimming tips.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-miss-marie-and-the-british-swim-school/
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:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260318T180829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T180829Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore" Amy Coombe discusses & signs Stay for a Spell
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrincess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar is disillusioned with life as a princess. She longs for real conversation\, the chance to build a life of her own making\, and uninterrupted reading time. \nDuring a routine royal visit to the town of Little Pepperidge\, Tandy’s dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she unlocks her heart’s desire. Certain that someone will figure out how to break the curse eventually\, and delighted by the prospect of an entire bookstore of her own\, Tandy settles into life among the stacks. She finds it easy to exchange balls and endless state dinners for teetering piles of books and an irritatingly handsome pirate who seems bent on stealing her stock. \nShe even starts to believe she’s stumbled into her very own happily ever after. \nThere’s just one\, minor problem: as Tandy’s royal duties go unfulfilled\, her frantic parents start sending princes to woo her\, each one of them certain their kiss will break the curse. After all\, what more could a princess want but a prince?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-amy-coombe-discusses-signs-stay-for-a-spell/
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:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260325T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T235242Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pasadena Through a New Lens: A Photographic Exploration of Place and Perspective
DESCRIPTION: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 composition\, Staub’s work reexamines both familiar landmarks and quieter\, often overlooked spaces\, revealing new dimensions within the everyday landscape. \nThe program features a selection of recent photographs\, offering insight into how perspective\, timing\, and framing shape the way place is seen and understood. Staub shares his approach and influences\, with guests invited to engage in conversation about his methodology\, vision\, and interpretation. \nHeld at the historic Blinn House\, the evening offers an opportunity to experience contemporary photography within a richly layered architectural setting. Refreshments will be provided. \nWhether attending with an interest in photography or a curiosity about Pasadena itself\, the program invites a closer look at the city and the many ways it can be seen.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pasadena-through-a-new-lens-a-photographic-exploration-of-place-and-perspective/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260318T181357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T181357Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lisa Lee\, in conversation with Muriel Leung\, discusses & signs American Han
DESCRIPTION:“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 \nJane and her brother Kevin Kim embody the model minority myth until both depart from the path: Jane drops out of law school without telling her parents\, and her brother Kevin gives up his promising tennis career and cuts himself off from the family. Their parents feel equally lost in a country that claims to support them and yet in which they can find no place. When Kevin goes missing\, no one recognizes his absence as the warning sign it is\, until it erupts in a moment that indicts them all. \nBoth deeply serious and absurdly funny\, AMERICAN HAN is a story about striving and assimilation\, difficult love\, and family fidelity. A searing and probing portrait that challenges assumptions about the immigrant experience\, Lisa Lee’s debut introduces a powerful new voice on the literary landscape. \n“A fantastic sleight-of-hand. Lee makes us look one way while all sorts of stuff comes into focus around us. This is a novel about a singular and eccentric family but yields understanding about so much more. A beautiful\, important novel that will leave a mark.” — Percival Everett\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of James
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lisa-lee-in-conversation-with-muriel-leung-discusses-signs-american-han/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260319T230528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230528Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: NT Live: All My Sons
DESCRIPTION: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). \nOne family\, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe\, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals\, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind\, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? \nFilmed live from the West End\, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You)\, Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon)\, and Hayley Squires (I\, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-nt-live-all-my-sons/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Live Theatre,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260319T231026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T231026Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Colburn Concerts: Trio Aeris
DESCRIPTION: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 Concertant\, Shostakovich’s Four Waltzes\, and more! \n\nPROGRAM\nEMMANUEL Sonata for Flute\, Clarinet and Piano (1907) \nCHAMINADE Flute Concertino\, Op. 107 (1902) \nDEBUSSY Première rhapsodie (1909) \nGIANOPOULOS Water Music for Flute\, Clarinet and Piano (2023-26) \n-intermission- \nHERBERT L’Encore for Flute\, Clarinet and Piano (1910) \nMOZART Rondo in D Major\, K.382 (1782) \nWEBER Grand duo Concertant\, Op.48 (1815-16) \nSHOSTAKOVICH Four Waltzes (1955)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-colburn-concerts-trio-aeris/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260325T235758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T235758Z
UID:10015200-1776524400-1776535200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage:  The Museum of Me: Learning to Talk About Ourselves for Posterity
DESCRIPTION: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 whom.  He will lead an exercise in all of us becoming the Curator and Director of the Museum of Me\, putting on a show about us. \nMuseums generally rely on objects to convey stories\, ideas\, knowledge\, a sense of culture and belonging\, and meaning.  Museums can tell collective stories of a people\, a nation\, a small group\, a family\, a time\, and a place.  Museums are also meant to hold collections and tell their stories in perpetuity\, to stand the test of time.  But they also have to think about the audience.  What do they know? How might they react?  Who is walking in the front door?  Who isn’t visiting?  So\, in this hands-on activity driven evening\, we are going to wear a lot of museum hats to talk about ourselves.  We are going to be curators\, thinking about how we present ourselves through objects.  We are going to be museum directors who want to make sure their audiences are served by the exhibition.  And\, we will be collections managers who want to know what objects are going to be used and make sure they don’t break! \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-the-museum-of-me-learning-to-talk-about-ourselves-for-posterity/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T231310Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Delirium Musicum: MusiKaravan
DESCRIPTION: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 delirious energy of Delirium Musicum into more personal musical moments. Performing gorgeously eclectic music for all ages\, Etienne Gara (violin)\, YuEun Kim (violin)\, and Stella Cho (cello) play pieces from French chansons to Monti’s Czardas\, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances to Brazilian and Korean pop tunes\, from Vivaldi to Charlie Chaplin.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-delirium-musicum-musikaravan/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T095020
CREATED:20260325T220601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T220601Z
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SUMMARY:FUMC: Earth Day
DESCRIPTION: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\, April 19\, as we celebrate Earth Day! This year’s theme\, “The Canopy of Creation\,” celebrates the many diverse ways we can be good stewards of the planet. This fun event includes information on sustainability practices\, children’s activities\, plant–based bites\, and exhibitors\, including My Zero Waste Store\, Sierra Club\, LA County Youth Climate Commission\, Pasadena 100\, Altadena Green\, and more!  They will also have our popular Blessing of the Animals. Bring your well–behaved pet to receive a blessing and a certificate. Photos can also be blessed for pets who can’t join in person. The event will be on our Colorado Patio after worship.  \nThere is free parking in our parking lot on 499 E. Green Street.  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/fumc-earth-day/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,First United Methodist Church,Free,In-Person,Kids
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