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SUMMARY:Wollhaus: Learn how to Crochet
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to learn to crochet? Need a refresher? In this class\, you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your crochet journey. No previous experience is required!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wolhaus-learn-how-to-crochet/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Wollhaus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans Comedy 5pm Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cool Beans Comedy 5pm Showcase. Ice House doors open at 4pm. The show starts at 5pm. Ages 18+ with a 2-item minimum per seat. \nWitness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez\, Gabriel Iglesias\, Ellen DeGeneres\, Jerry Seinfeld\, Steve Martin\, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training honing their craft. Past Cool Beans U Grads have gone on to appear on Netflix\, Comedy Central\, comedy festivals and comedy clubs across the country\, and have been featured on SiriusXM. You don’t want to miss this hilarious show\, and your chance to be the first to see these comedic all-stars! 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cool-beans-comedy-5pm-showcase/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Free,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kobina Commeh reads from & signs Kwesi & Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
DESCRIPTION:“A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something new by accepting help from others” — School Library Journal\, starred review \nKwesi doesn’t know how to swim… and discovers his grandmother doesn’t either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata? \n“How about we make a deal?” Nana rubbed Kwesi’s head. “I will learn to swim\, if you do.” \n“Deal!” \nKwesi likes spending time at the lake with his friends\, except there’s one tiny problem… he can’t swim. But guess what? Neither can Nana Ruby! When she comes over for dinner one night\, she tells Kwesi about when she moved from Ghana to the US and the history of segregation that kept her out of pools and caused a fear of water among many Black people. \n“So I will never learn how to swim?” Kwesi asks. But Nana Ruby tells him they will call on the strength of Mami Wata\, the sea creature of West African legend\, to conquer their fears together. This touching intergenerational story teaches the importance of naming\, acknowledging and facing fears.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kobina-commeh-reads-from-signs-kwesi-nana-ruby-learn-to-swim/
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:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Type-In: A Celebration of Typewriters & Typewriting!
DESCRIPTION:A Type-in is a community-based\, family-friendly event at which typewriter enthusiasts share their love for the analog art of putting ink to paper with mechanical marvels of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Come for the demonstrations\, stay for the click\, clack! No plugs-in needed.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-type-in-a-celebration-of-typewriters-typewriting/
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:20250510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T180000
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SUMMARY:AC Hotel: Live Music: Ellis Bryant
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ac-hotel-live-music-ellis-bryant/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Pasadena\, 19 S Madison Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AC Hotel,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250418T190919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T190919Z
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Monthly Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig
DESCRIPTION:At Archetype Yoga\, students are invited to evolve beyond the mat through a monthly book club that explores the world of wellness and movement. Each month\, the community selects one book to read\, gathering for thoughtful discussion\, shared insights\, and collective learning. As an added bonus\, readers can look forward to exclusive studio discounts as a reward for participating.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-monthly-book-club-the-midnight-library-by-matthew-haig/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chris Santiago reads from and signs Small Wars Manual: Poems
DESCRIPTION:“Small Wars Manual is a masterpiece\, one of those books I read and know at once I’ll be coming back to the rest of my life.”–Kaveh Akbar\, author of Martyr! \nFrom award-winning poet Chris Santiago\, a far-reaching collection of erasures and original poems examining the long shadow of American militarism and imperialism. \nStemming in part from a disturbingly mundane military document of the same name\, Small Wars Manual is a how-to for imperialism that critically dismantles itself with each passing line\, “a pidgin // containing elements // of animus and // insubordination.” In its wake\, the very boundaries of oppression and resistance\, art and justice\, and power and truth exploded. \nHighly conceptual yet gut-wrenching\, this meticulous and visionary masterpiece of erasure poetry and other forms sinks into the cold mechanics of American warfare in the Philippines and Vietnam to reveal a brutal rhetoric. In more autobiographical sections\, Chris Santiago’s own Filipino immigrant background reveals hard-lived experiences\, where “stars can guide // either bayonets // or refugees” and “even small wars waged // on the living room floor” cause trepidation and harm. \nThis righteous collection redeems the vulnerable from the aggressors–empire\, army\, their systems and tools–and transforms everything in the process. In the hands of Santiago\, the deconstructive becomes the eviscerating\, condemning all wars that upend countries and mark generations. Here are shining poems that make shelter of chaos\, by one of the most skillful and intrepid poets writing today.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chris-santiago-reads-from-and-signs-small-wars-manual-poems/
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:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mariah Blake discusses & signs They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals
DESCRIPTION:A landmark investigation of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals\, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis \nIn 2014\, after losing several friends and relatives to cancer\, an unassuming insurance underwriter in Hoosick Falls\, New York\, began to suspect that the local water supply was polluted. When he tested his tap water\, he discovered dangerous levels of forever chemicals. This set off a chain of events that led to 100 million Americans learning their drinking water was tainted. Although the discovery came as a shock to most\, the U.S. government and the manufacturers of these toxic chemicals–used in everything from lipstick and cookware to children’s clothing–had known about their hazards for decades. \nIn They Poisoned the World\, investigative journalist Mariah Blake tells the astonishing story of this cover-up\, tracing its roots back to the Manhattan Project and through the postwar years\, as industry scientists discovered that these chemicals refused to break down and were saturating the blood of virtually every human being. By the 1980s\, manufacturers were secretly testing their workers and finding links to birth defects\, cancer\, and other serious diseases. At every step\, the industry’s deceptions were aided by our government’s appallingly lax regulatory system–a system that has made us all guinea pigs in a vast\, uncontrolled chemistry experiment. \nDrawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and tens of thousands of documents\, Blake interweaves the secret history of forever chemicals with the moving story of how a lone village took on the chemical giants–and won. From the beloved local doctor to the young mother who took her fight all the way to the nation’s capital\, citizen activists in Hoosick Falls and beyond have ignited the most powerful grassroots environmental movement since Silent Spring. \nHumane and revelatory\, this book will provoke outrage–and hopefully inspire the change we need to protect the health of every American for generations to come. \nMariah Blake is an investigative journalist whose writing has appeared in The Atlantic\, Mother Jones\, The New Republic\, and other publications. She was a Murrey Marder Nieman Fellow in Watchdog Journalism at Harvard University.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mariah-blake-discusses-signs-they-poisoned-the-world-life-and-death-in-the-age-of-forever-chemicals/
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:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:Wollhaus: LA YARN CRAWL
DESCRIPTION:Wolhaus is thrilled to be part of the LA Yarn Crawl! 🧶✨ Stop by the shop to explore curated yarns\, discover new patterns\, and connect with fellow fiber lovers. Whether you’re a first-time crawler or a seasoned yarn enthusiast\, Wolhaus has something special waiting for you—including exclusive Crawl deals\, project kits\, and plenty of inspiration. Make Wolhaus one of your must-visit stops during this year’s crawl!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wolhaus-la-yarn-crawl/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Wollhaus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250418T204522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T204522Z
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SUMMARY:AC Hotel: Live Music: Joe Marx (Pop Classic Rock Country Folk)
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ac-hotel-live-music-joe-marx-pop-classic-rock-country-folk/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Pasadena\, 19 S Madison Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AC Hotel,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T172649Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Radha Vatsa\, in conversation with Naomi Hirahara\, discusses No. 10 Doyers Street
DESCRIPTION:Archana Morley knows what it’s like to be an outsider. As a woman journalist from India making her way through the cutthroat world of tabloid newspapers\, she’s always on the lookout for untold stories. \nIn the aftermath of a bloody shooting in Chinatown\, Archana finds her most challenging subject-the dreaded gangster Mock Duck. But she realizes that things are not as they seem when the mayor declares Chinatown must be demolished\, and the authorities raid Mock’s home and tear apart his family. She embarks on a quest for the truth that leads her from gritty alleys to the back-room politics of City Hall and beyond. \nInspired by real events\, No. 10 Doyers Street is a gripping novel of New York City on the cusp of modernity\, as seen through a unique immigrant perspective.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-radha-vatsa-in-conversation-with-naomi-hirahara-discusses-no-10-doyers-street/
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:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Alex Killian & Grady McFerrin read from In-Between Places
DESCRIPTION:A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating “in-between” times and places in life. The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans of I Wish You More and Oh\, the Places You’ll Go! \nSometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down\, left or right. So how do you know which way to go? \nPoetic and reassuring\, In-Between Places reminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be. \nBUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way. \nGREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting\, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time. \nPerfect for: \n\nParents\, grandparents\, educators\, and librarians\nAnyone looking for creative ways to talk with kids about change\, transition\, or self-doubt\nGift-giving for birthday\, graduation\, encouragement\, or any milestone momenthttps://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-17/alex-killian-grady-mcferrin-read-between-places
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alex-killian-grady-mcferrin-read-from-in-between-places/
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:20250517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
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SUMMARY:First United Methodist Church: Third@First: Pasadena Youth Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Youth Symphony\, Vocal Ensembles from California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley\, and Chamber Music Groups from Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Come enjoy Pasadena’s talented youth musicians in this showcase of music! Supported by Pasadena Symphony Education Department.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/first-united-methodist-church-thirdfirst-pasadena-youth-collaboration/
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:20250517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173131Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: The Tomorrow Prize and The Green Feather Award Celebrity Readings and Honors
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore for the Omega Sci-Fi Project’s culminating event\, celebrating emerging young writers for their incredible sci-fi stories.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-the-tomorrow-prize-and-the-green-feather-award-celebrity-readings-and-honors/
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:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T173538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173538Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lian Dolan discusses Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves–and hates–a big fancy wedding! From the author of Lost and Found in Paris and The Marriage Sabbatical comes a champagne-sparkling summer read about two very different women planning their children’s wedding in glamorous Montecito\, California. \nYou’re invited…to a delightful modern comedy of manners about two moms\, the best-laid plans\, and one very memorable wedding. \nPenelope and Chase make a lovely couple. She’s a bubbly Southern California girl with killer work ethic. Chase is smart and charming and has political aspirations. They’re planning a spectacular California wedding\, wrapped in peonies and thousands of little white lights\, soaked in custom cocktails and romantic hashtags. Everyone’s excited about Penny and Chase’s wedding——–except their mothers. \nThe Mother of the Bride\, suave Greek-born Alexa Diamandis\, doesn’t understand why any woman would get married. Ever! Raised in Athens and now perfectly situated in sun-splashed Montecito\, California\, she raised Penny as single mother by choice\, supported by Lord Simon Fox\, her old college friend who just happens to be an English aristocrat\, and a wealthy circle of lady friends who call themselves the Merry Widows. \nThe Mother of the Groom\, Abigail Blakeman\, is a garden club stalwart firmly planted in coastal Connecticut. She thinks the whole enterprise would be so much easier if the wedding was at their golf club. Especially because the Blakeman’s fortunes have taken a turn for the worse–not that you would ever know it by looking at Abigail. Keeping up appearances is exhausting\, but it is everything. \nBut when a sudden twist of fate calls them into action\, these two very different women are forced to take over the wedding planning. Despite their differences\, Alexa and Abigail charge in to save the day. How far will two moms go to make their children’s dream wedding a reality?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lian-dolan-discusses-abigail-and-alexa-save-the-wedding/
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:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Christopher Moore discusses Anima Rising
DESCRIPTION:From New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore comes a hilariously deranged tale of a mad scientist\, a famous painter\, and an undead woman’s electrifying journey of self-discovery. \nVienna\, 1911. Gustav Klimt\, the most famous painter in the Austrian Empire\, the darling of Viennese society\, spots a woman’s nude body in the Danube canal. He knows he should summon a policeman\, but he can’t resist stopping to make a sketch first. And as he draws\, the woman coughs. She’s alive! \nBack at his studio\, Klimt and his model-turned-muse Wally tend to the formerly-drowned girl. She’s nearly feral and doesn’t remember who she is\, or how she came to be floating in the canal. Klimt names her Judith\, after one of his most famous paintings\, and resolves to help her find her memory. \nWith a little help from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung\, Judith recalls being stranded in the arctic one hundred years ago\, locked in a crate by a man named Victor Frankenstein\, and visiting the Underworld. \nSo how did she get here? And why are so many people chasing her\, including Geoff\, the giant croissant-eating devil dog of the North? \nPoor Things meets Bride of Frankenstein in Anima Rising\, Christopher Moore’s most ingenious (and probably most hilarious) novel yet. \nThis is a ticketed in-store event. Tickets include one entry and one signed copy of Anima Rising. For any guest who wants their signed copy to be personalized\, Chris will also stay for a signing line following the event. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-christopher-moore-discusses-anima-rising/
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:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T182125Z
UID:10013233-1748077200-1748084400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Wolhaus: Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar Workshop Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Learn to crochet a stylish cotton bucket hat! Pattern is 10560 Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar.\nPrior Experience Required: Single crochet stitch. (If you are rusty on this basic skill\, please book a class with Janna prior to the first session. It will not be taught as a part of the workshop.) \nYou’ll learn: How to crochet a bucket hat. \nWe’ll provide: Hands-on instruction over 2 sessions\, in a small class setting of 4 students. \nMaterials List: \n\n\n10560 Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern. This is a free pattern but you must download your own copy on Ravelry.com. \n\n\nOne to two skeins of Cascade Noble Cotton. \n\n\nUS G/4mm hook (or hook size that meets preferred gauge depending on if you crochet loose or tight). \n\n\nSmall tapestry needle\, scissors\, and opening stitch markers. \n\n\nTwo-Session Class Time and Date: 9:00-11:00AM Saturday 05/03 and 05/24. (Please do not register if you cannot attend both classes.) \nTeacher: Janna \nCovid: For the safety of our teachers and customers\, we may require vaccination and masks to attend classes at Wollhaus. \nPolicy: Cancellations or changes must be made at least 3 days prior to class. Children 12 and under must have an adult nearby for the duration of the class. Please purchase all anticipated yarn and supplies prior to class start time.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wolhaus-crochet-bucket-hat-by-sirdar-workshop-session-2/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Wollhaus,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T174032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T174032Z
UID:10013216-1748098800-1748102400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Edward Underhill discusses In Case You Read This
DESCRIPTION:From acclaimed author Edward Underhill comes a trans rom-com about serendipity\, chance encounter\, and the ultimate missed connection. This joyful celebration of queer love and found family is perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli\, Emery Lee\, and Julian Winters. \nArden isn’t excited about moving. Los Angeles was an easy place to fit in and find a supportive queer community. But Winifred\, Michigan? That sounds like a much more difficult place to exist. \nPasadena\, California\, is the perfect city for Gabe’s reinvention. Everyone knew everything about him in small-town Shelby\, Illinois. Gabe\, who wants to be out and proud\, can’t wait to relocate. \nWhen Arden and Gabe randomly meet in the lobby of a motel in Nebraska\, it feels like fate. Both are trans\, but more importantly\, both are huge fans of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. Clearly\, the universe is trying to tell them something. Right? \nBut after an incredible evening of hanging out\, the pair part ways only knowing the other’s first name. And as both boys struggle to adjust to their new homes\, their thoughts keep being drawn back to their time together. Is one perfect night enough to bring Arden and Gabe back to each other\, or will the boys need some help to find each other again?https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-24/edward-underhill-conversation-racquel-marie-discusses-case-you-read
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-edward-underhill-discusses-in-case-you-read-this/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250425T215914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T194009Z
UID:10013300-1748174400-1748188800@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Play Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:GAME ON!\nFree Giant Games & Board Games\nGet ready for an epic day of fun and games at PLAY DAY in the PARK presented by Playhouse Village Foundation! On Sunday\, May 25th\, from 12 pm to 4 pm\, head over to Playhouse Village Park and challenge your friends and family to GIANT versions of your favorite games. \nGet ready to play oversized: \n\n\n\nSorry\nConnect 4\nMonopoly\nScrabble\nCandyland\n\n\n\n\nCheckers\nChess\nUno\nand more!\n\n\n\nBut the big fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll also have a selection of regular-sized board and card games\, music\, prizes\, and kids craft activities. Don’t miss out on this exciting event packed with friendly competition and endless entertainment!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/play-day-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Playhouse Village Park
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ORGANIZER;CN="Playhouse Village Association":MAILTO:info@playhousevillage.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T182733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T183904Z
UID:10013236-1748178000-1748185200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Wollhaus: Knitting Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to learn to knit? Need a refresher? In this class\, you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your knitting journey. No previous experience is required!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wolhaus-knitting-foundations-2/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Wollhaus,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T174452Z
UID:10013217-1748458800-1748462400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Fiction Reading Group: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nMay’s pick is Orbital by Samantha Harvey. \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held inside Vroman’s Bookstore on the second floor in the event space. \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-fiction-reading-group-orbital-by-samantha-harvey/
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:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250415T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T174746Z
UID:10013218-1748545200-1748548800@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: William Loving discusses Blue Earth River
DESCRIPTION:In a small Midwestern town\, divisions are sharp and passions high. Global capitalism has gutted the local economy; drugs\, alcohol and racial resentment have filled the void. A diverse\, multi-generational\, yet anxious cast of characters hangs together by a few threads\, one of which is the local newspaper and its beloved advice column\, “Dear Molly.” As Molly declines into dementia\, her husband Augustus steps in to continue the column\, which evolves into a bracing screed against vanity and hypocrisy as he exorcises his own demons\, creating a cause cé lè bre. When an anonymous letter writer begins responding in ominous tones\, it seems the town may be forced to confront mass violence.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-william-loving-discusses-blue-earth-river/
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:20250601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250528T181704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T181756Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Little Brazil (Bossa Nova)
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-little-brazil/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250418T204849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T205600Z
UID:10013289-1749229200-1749229200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:AC Hotel: Live Music: Joanna Gerolaga (R&B Pop Island Vibe Beach Vibe)
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ac-hotel-live-music-dane-drewis-socal-rock-reggae-pop-beach-vibe/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Pasadena\, 19 S Madison Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AC Hotel,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250530T184500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T184500Z
UID:10013342-1749236400-1749240000@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Cory O’Brien discusses & signs Two Truths and a Lie
DESCRIPTION:From the beloved internet humorist\, a debut novel that introduces an unforgettable investigator to the drowned streets of L.A. in a hugely imaginative and heartfelt blend of noir and cyberpunk. \nIn a mostly underwater near-future Los Angeles\, aging combat-drone veteran Orr Vue now lives a simple and small life\, trading snippets of what’s become the most valuable currency: information. So when the cops show up at his door looking for data on a murder he’s not even aware has happened\, things get interesting for the first time in 25 years. \nAt first\, Orr is happy to exchange whatever he knows about the demise of InfoDrip’s top exec to buy booze and pay rent on his memory storage\, but that plan goes to hell when Orr’s old boyfriend\, Auggie Wolf\, shows up as the number one suspect. Forced to stretch his atrophied spy skills and take his illegal horde of drones out of retirement alongside his busted knees\, Orr finds himself in the crosshairs of the militarized police\, a family of megarich corporate heirs\, a clan of emancipated AIs\, and a cult. Barely avoiding getting killed with every clue he collects\, Orr realizes he’s uncovered not just a murder\, but a conspiracy that threatens Auggie’s very existence. Ahh\, the things we do for love…\nBut in a world where memories can be bought and sold\, how can you truly know who anyone is—or what you yourself are capable of? Fast paced\, funny\, and shockingly romantic\, Two Truths and a Lie is Raymond Chandler reinvented for the 22nd century. \nCory O’Brien is the author of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes and George Washington Is Cash Money. He has written for numerous award-winning video games\, including Monster Prom and Holovista\, and designed multiple tabletop games\, including Inhuman Conditions and Hand to Hand Wombat. He lives in Chicago.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-cory-obrien-discusses-signs-two-truths-and-a-lie/
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:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250530T184850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T184850Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Delanie Fischer presents & signs Mocktales: 50+ Literary Mocktails Inspired by Classic Works\, Banned Books\, and More!
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol-Free Reimaginings of Literary Classics \nEnjoy co-authors Delanie Fischer and Lindsey Smith’s delicious mocktail adaptations of your favorite books and authors. \nBeloved stories with a sober twist. Have you ever wondered what the ladies from your favorite Jane Austen books would drink at a ball? What Jay Gatsby would be serving at his crazy parties? Experience these answers for yourself with Lindsey Smith and Delanie Fischer’s all-new zero-proof drink cookbook. MockTales captures the intoxicating atmosphere of the bestsellers that we know and love. Featuring over fifty plant-based recipes that are easy to make and full of nutritious flavors\, you’ll enjoy your next reread like never before with these delicious mocktails. \nA toast to the authors who made history. Each recipe inside MockTales is inspired by the literary characters and settings\, but also the minds behind these incredible stories. Explore alcohol-free concoctions based on famous authors such as Alice Walker\, Ernest Hemingway\, Margaret Atwood\, and more. Using ingredients that pay homage to their biographies\, writing styles\, and famous quotes\, each sip will have you and fellow book lovers falling in love with these incredible writers all over again. \nEnjoy over 50 recipes inspired by banned books and literary classics from all genres\, such as: \n\nHistorical fiction novels like Les Miserables\, Little Women\, and Huckleberry Finn\nRomance books such as Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice\nFantasy adventures including Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia\nScience fiction and horror tales such as Frankenstein\nBook-to-film adaptations like A Clockwork Orange and Fight Club\n\nSo if you liked fun mocktail and cocktail books such as Tequila Mockingbird\, The Art of Mixology Mocktails\, or Flavor Lab Creations\, then we recommend MockTales for you.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-delanie-fischer-presents-signs-mocktales-50-literary-mocktails-inspired-by-classic-works-banned-books-and-more/
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:20250607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250530T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mike de la Rocha discusses & signs Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love
DESCRIPTION:In Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love\, Mike de la Rocha explores how inherited definitions of manhood profoundly impacted his ability to connect with his father\, his family\, and ultimately himself\, inviting readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery\, forgiveness\, and love. \nSacred Lessons is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir for those seeking self-love and healing. Intensely personal\, this memoir delves into the struggle men face in connecting with themselves and others\, offering tools for personal growth and ways to build meaningful and authentic relationships in their lives. \nThrough his story\, Mike de la Rocha reflects on his father’s legacy as a beloved professor who impacted tens of thousands of students\, yet struggled to teach his own son how to be emotionally vulnerable. Reflecting on the most important relationships in his life\, Mike explores the difficulty in communicating with his father and loved ones–a byproduct of a toxic culture that prohibits men from truly expressing themselves\, and purposely doesn’t teach men how to give and receive love. Through these stories\, we see how trauma is passed on intergenerationally and how to find ways to stop the cycle of harm. In the end\, both Mike and his father teach each other the greatest lesson of all: the sacredness of the love between a father and a son. \nTold with raw emotion and vulnerability\, Sacred Lessons is the human story of the impact that history and culture have upon us all. This is a book for those of us seeking community in a time when too many of us feel alone\, as well as a testimony to the legacy of a brilliant father\, a brutal indictment of patriarchy\, and an affirmation of the transformative power of love. \nBIO: \nMike de la Rocha is a visionary strategist\, acclaimed artist\, and compelling voice for change. Celebrated as one of the most influential changemakers of our era\, Mike has been behind several of the largest policy victories and cultural shifts in United States history. He’s earned accolades as one of GOOD magazine’s top 100 people reshaping our world\, recipient of the AFL-CIO’s prestigious Justice\, Peace and Freedom Award\, and was lauded as a groundbreaking innovator by Stanford Social Innovation Review. A proud alumnus of UCLA\, Mike co-founded Revolve Impact\, one of the leading creative agencies in the world\, and Tepito Coffee\, one of the fastest growing Latinx coffee companies in America. Mike calls Los Angeles home\, where he resides with his family. Learn more about his journey at mikedelarocha.com and join the conversation online at @mrmikedelarocha.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mike-de-la-rocha-discusses-signs-sacred-lessons-teaching-my-father-how-to-love/
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:20250607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250418T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T205855Z
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SUMMARY:AC Hotel: Live Music: Shea Givens (Soul Pop Classic Rock R&B)
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ac-hotel-live-music-shea-givens-soul-pop-classic-rock-rb/
LOCATION:AC Hotel Pasadena\, 19 S Madison Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:AC Hotel,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250528T181818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T181818Z
UID:10013325-1749405600-1749412800@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park: Michael Haggins (Smooth Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park-michael-haggins-smooth-jazz/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T091608
CREATED:20250530T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T185529Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kyra Davis Lurie discusses & signs The Great Mann
DESCRIPTION:In this poignant retelling of The Great Gatsby\, set amongst L.A.’s Black elite\, a young veteran finds his way post-war\, pulled into a new world of tantalizing possibilities–and explosive tensions. \nIn 1945\, Charlie Trammell steps off a cross-country train into the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles. Lured by his cousin Marguerite’s invitation to the esteemed West Adams Heights\, Charlie is immediately captivated by the Black opulence of L.A.’s newly rechristened “Sugar Hill.” \nSettling in at a local actress’s energetic boarding house\, Charlie discovers a different way of life–one brimming with opportunity–from a promising career at a Black-owned insurance firm\, the absence of Jim Crow\, to the potential of an unforgettable romance. But nothing dazzles quite like James “Reaper” Mann. \nReaper’s extravagant parties\, attended by luminaries like Lena Horne and Hattie McDaniel\, draw Charlie in\, bringing the milieu of wealth and excess within his reach. But as Charlie’s unusual bond with Reaper deepens\, so does the tension in the neighborhood as white neighbors\, frustrated by their own dwindling fortunes\, ignite a landmark court case that threatens the community’s well-being with promises of retribution. \nTold from the unique perspective of a young man who has just returned from a grueling\, segregated war\, The Great Mann weaves a compelling narrative of wealth and class\, illuminating the complexities of Black identity and education in post-war America.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kyra-davis-lurie-discusses-signs-the-great-mann/
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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