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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Simona Supekar\, discusses & signs Stock Photo (Object Lessons)
DESCRIPTION:Object Lessons is a series of short\, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. \nPart memoir\, part cultural criticism\, Stock Photo mines the significance of the stock photo in our everyday lives\, from the ads and websites we browse\, to the menus and memes that we consume. Through interviews with stock photography experts\, photographers\, models\, consumers\, and other stakeholders\, Simona Supekar explores the evolution of the industry by tracing the creation of a stock photo from concept to usage while highlighting significant historical moments. \nSupekar weaves in her own experiences as a keyworder for a stock photography company while reckoning with her Asian American/South Asian identity in a post-9/11 world. Stock Photo also addresses how these images have the power to shape our perceptions about race\, class/caste\, gender\, ability\, and more\, thus underscoring the importance of representation even in something as innocuous as a stock photo.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-simona-supekar-discusses-signs-stock-photo-object-lessons/
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:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lars Kenseth reads from & signs Call Me Moby
DESCRIPTION:A lovable white whale tries to befriend a shipful of sailors with hilarious results\, in this clever debut from a celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and television writer. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Jory John. \nMeet Physeter Macrocephalus – but you can call him Moby. \nHe’s got the BIGGEST toothy smile. He’s always up for a game of tag. And his backflips can’t be beat! Who wouldn’t want to be his pal? \nSo when he meets a ship full of sailors out on the ocean\, he just knows they will get along swimmingly. Moby is as fin-tastic and friendly as he can be\, but the guys still seem a little…salty. What could he be doing wrong? \nThis clever riff on the Melville classic is at its heart a story about how to make friends – and find ones who appreciate the real you.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lars-kenseth-reads-from-signs-call-me-moby/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michelle Maryk\, discusses & signs The Found Object Society
DESCRIPTION:Description\nAn atmospheric speculative suspense novel following a mysterious society offering its members the chance to relive the death of another person—and the self-destructive woman determined to uncover its secrets \nThis ambitious\, genre-bending debut is perfect for fans of time-travel fiction including Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library and Gareth Brown’s The Book of Doors \nFor twenty years\, Greta Davenport has lived with the guilt of surviving the accident that killed her parents. She’s tested the limits of her own mortality ever since\, but little gives her the dopamine rush she craves. Not until the night she almost drunkenly crashes her car into a tree\, and a peculiar blank card slides under her front door—an invitation to the Found Object Society. What she discovers there is beyond comprehension: an opulent\, subterranean playground filled with aisles of objects from different eras and regions of the world. Pick an object and go on a voyage to relive the final moments of the person who died holding it\, along with an unparalleled\, irreplicable high. Greta’s hooked\, but she can’t quiet her questions about the society and its enigmatic creators\, the answers to which have implications far beyond her growing dependence on the voyages. Death is addictive\, and what she uncovers will put her entire life into question. \nA fever dream of a novel with episodic\, time-traveling chapters told from multiple points of view\, The Found Object Society examines the depraved whims of the ultrarich and the breadth of unresolved trauma—all while asking how grief and the choices we make in its aftermath can change the course of our lives. Michelle Maryk’s wholly original and ambitious debut opens an impeccably wrought speculative world of greed\, power\, and destiny. \n\n\nAbout the Author\nMichelle Maryk graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English and attended the Yale Writer’s Workshop. For the better part of twenty-five years\, she’s been a successful voiceover\, on-camera commercial\, and comedic actor\, and she is a dual Swedish and US citizen. The Found Object Society is her debut novel.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michelle-maryk-discusses-signs-the-found-object-society/
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:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena Heritage invites all current and prospective members to join us for this year’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday\, February 25th. \nThe Annual Meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM. \nThe program will include: \n\n\nA retrospective of 2025 \n\n\nPlans for the year ahead \n\n\nThe election of new members to the Board of Directors \n\n\nA special recognition of our retired Board Members \n\n\nThis event is free for all Pasadena Heritage members\, but reservations are required. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, February 23rd.. \nTHANK YOU for your support\, and we look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/378754/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michiko Aoyama discusses & signs Hot Chocolate on Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo\, a seasonal cherry blossom sits on the river. Nearby is the Marble Cafe\, where a woman writes in a notebook and a young waiter prepares her favorite hot drink. Both wonder about each other and about the other lives of the clientele who frequent this charming little cafe behind the trees… \nWithout even realizing it\, we may touch and change someone else’s life. \nTaking a walk along the river\, cooking the best tamagoyaki\, ordering hot chocolate\, forgetting to remove our nail polish… The small\, everyday acts that we do can lead to unexpected encounters\, reverberate far beyond our own circle\, and ultimately make a difference in the world around us. \nHot Chocolate on Thursday is a tapestry of slice-of-life moments that each open and close with a woman ordering her regular hot chocolate at the mysterious Marble Cafe. What happens in between will touch and swell your heart\, as we connect with a community of untold unfolding lives.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michiko-aoyama-discusses-signs-hot-chocolate-on-thursday/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Women's Empowerment Series
DESCRIPTION:This Women’s History Month\, Archetype Yoga invites the community to step into strength\, confidence\, and connection with a special Empowerment Movement Series. \nDesigned to get participants moving in their power\, this dynamic series blends strength training\, self-defense\, and expressive movement in a supportive\, community-driven space. \nBuild grit and stamina in Archetype Slay\, a high-energy boxing class hosted by amateur boxer Coach Moe. Learn practical skills and sharpen awareness in self-defense with Coach Monica. Then shake it out and own the room with Archetype Moves with Alexa\, a movement experience rooted in rhythm\, confidence\, and joy. \nThis is more than a workout — it’s an opportunity to train the body\, steady the mind\, and stand fully in personal power. Celebrate Women’s History Month by showing up\, taking space\, and moving boldly. \nSpots are limited. Reserve your place and move in your power.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-womens-empowerment-series/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Day\, discusses & signs One of Us
DESCRIPTION:“Funny\, sharp\, sophisticated\, this is Elizabeth Day’s writing at its finest.” \n–Dolly Alderton\, New York Times bestselling author of Good Material \n“The thinking person’s thriller. A Trojan horse of a book–part Highsmith\, part Waugh–that hides within its superbly gripping plot a gimlet-eyed interrogation of class\, privilege and power.” \n–Lucy Foley \nWhen Fliss\, the eccentric grown daughter of the powerful Fitzmaurice clan\, is found dead on beach in Bali\, what seems like a tragic accident stirs more suspicion than closure for those who’ve traded favors with–and within–her family for decades. \nThere is Ben\, Fliss’s brother\, eager to minimize his sister’s passing\, since it’s suddenly clear he’s next in line to be Prime Minister. And Martin–Ben’s erstwhile best friend–who is just happy that Fliss’s memorial gives him the chance to re-enter the Fitzmaurice orbit\, seeking revenge and acceptance. He can’t help but notice that Ben’s wife\, Serena\, seems to have discovered in middle age that her privileged existence is more like a gilded cage. Or that Ben and Serena’s daughter Cosima has become an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents seem to stand for–a pivot her late aunt would’ve applauded. Where does Richard Take–Ben’s disgraced colleague\, determined to make his big comeback\, fit in? And circling them all is Andrew Jarvis and his money: Has he been their loyal hero\, or the one who has thrown his weight around just to keep them all in check? \nDelivering incisive commentary on the hypocrisies of the elite\, this juicy ensemble drama about old friends and dazzling wealth perfectly captures the uneasy balance between personal ambition and collective responsibility. One of Us is a page-turner with teeth\, a mash-up of The Wedding People and Succession–darkly comic and cutting\, as well as unexpectedly hopeful.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-elizabeth-day-discusses-signs-one-of-us/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson read from & sign The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape from Nuggetville
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an unforgettable journey with social media sensation Tubby Nugget in this delightful graphic novel! \nWelcome to Nuggetville\, a quaint town on Planet Nüg that the adorable and ever-optimistic Tubby Nugget calls home. Life there is sweet\, filled with playful friends\, delicious snacks\, and endless creativity. \nBut when the time comes for Tubby to take part in the customary Dunking ceremony to become a golden nugget–and say goodbye to the life he’s always known as a little nug–he realizes that he yearns for something different. Can his heart feel at home somewhere new? Join Tubby on a daring journey as he bravely defies tradition to stay true to himself. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Tubby Nugget or new to his adventures\, this graphic novel promises to be a nugget of joy in your reading collection. Grab your favorite snack and get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Tubby Nugget!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenine-pastores-josh-jackson-read-from-sign-the-adventures-of-tubby-nugget-escape-from-nuggetville/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Hal Eisner discusses & signs An Accidental Career: My Fifty-Eight-Year Adventure as a Broadcast News Reporter
DESCRIPTION:A remarkable journey through the world of broadcast journalism\, showcasing resilience and dedication. From humble beginnings to a celebrated career in Los Angeles\, this story highlights the challenges faced and triumphs achieved in the pursuit of truth and candor. \nIn An Accidental Career\, Hal Eisner recounts his extraordinary life\, beginning with his formative years in Pittsburgh and Dallas. His passion for communication and reporting ignited during his early days in radio\, where he honed his skills and developed a unique voice that would resonate with audiences for decades. Transitioning to television\, Hal spent 43 years as a news reporter in Los Angeles\, working first with CNN and then local news stations KTTV and KCOP. His commitment to delivering accurate and compelling news earned him numerous accolades\, including a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA). \nHal’s journey was not without its trials. In 2021\, while covering a story in Hollywood\, he was severely injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver. This life-altering event tested his resolve and determination. Despite the challenges of recovery\, Eisner’s unwavering spirit propelled him back to the airwaves just months later\, demonstrating his dedication to journalism and the communities he served. \nThrough candid reflections and engaging anecdotes\, Eisner provides readers with an insider’s view of the broadcast industry\, revealing the intricacies of news reporting and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. His story is not just about personal achievement; it is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of accuracy and getting the story right no matter the obstacles. An Accidental Career is an inspiring narrative that will resonate with anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and the impact of news on society.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-hal-eisner-discusses-signs-an-accidental-career-my-fifty-eight-year-adventure-as-a-broadcast-news-reporter/
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:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T025959
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Guilty Pleasures Karaoke & Happy Hours
DESCRIPTION:Pasadena is invited to grab the mic and let loose at The Mixx Pasadena for Guilty Pleasures Karaoke & Happy Hour\, the songs you hate to love\, but absolutely love to sing. \nHosted by Maestro and friends\, this high-energy night gives guests the chance to take center stage in front of the largest karaoke wall in Los Angeles and perform their favorite throwback hits like true rockstars.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-guilty-pleasures-karaoke-happy-hours/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Steven C. Bowie discusses & signs Concerto for Cootie: The Life and Times of Cootie Williams
DESCRIPTION:Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940\, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra\, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman\, one of the most popular bands in the country. At the time\, it was a controversial move–it was still taboo for African Americans to share the bandstand with white people. Current references to the move usually reduce it to a song written by Raymond Scott\, “When Cootie Left the Duke.” In reality\, it was a seismic event. The Black press predicted Black bands would collapse from raids on their ranks. White musicians were afraid they would be put out of work. And the white press stirred up visions of Black musicians mixing with white women in the new landscape of integrated orchestras. \nThe twenty years trumpeter Williams spent as a band leader (1942-1962) have been covered in only the barest of details. His involvement in politics and the civil rights movement have not been detailed before. An astute talent scout\, Williams and his band launched the careers of Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson\, Earl “Bud” Powell\, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis\, and Pearl Bailey. He also was the first to record the music of a young Thelonious Monk\, using two of Monk’s compositions (“Epistrophy” and “‘Round Midnight”) as theme songs for his band. \nSteven C. Bowie respectfully tells Williams’s story\, from his Alabama ancestry onward\, including many new details rediscovered from the historical archives of the African American press and those gleaned from the author’s interviews with his friends and colleagues.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-steven-c-bowie-discusses-signs-concerto-for-cootie-the-life-and-times-of-cootie-williams/
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:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Dr. Melisa Moore discusses & signs The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids: Science-Backed Strategies for Children and Teens with Adhd\, Autism\, and Other Neurodiversities
DESCRIPTION:A compassionate\, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child. \nWhen Dr. Melisa Moore realized her son had autism and ADHD\, she already had a decade of experience helping families navigate sleep issues\, but nothing had prepared her for the reality of managing sleep in her own household. The advice she had learned felt too rigid\, unrealistic\, or simply ineffective for kids like hers. What she needed was a different kind of guide — so she set out to create one. \nWith humor\, validation\, and true empathy\, Moore offers a multifaceted framework that blends evidence-based science with real-life parenting wisdom. She breaks down the myths of sleep training\, redefines “healthy sleep” for neurodiverse families\, and provides a toolkit for finding what works — for your child\, in your life\, right now\, even if it doesn’t look the way anyone told you it should. As Moore shows\, consistently better sleep is possible\, and The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids will get your family there.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-melisa-moore-discusses-signs-the-good-sleep-guide-for-neurodivergent-kids-science-backed-strategies-for-children-and-teens-with-adhd-autism-and-other-neurodiversities/
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:20260306T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T025959
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Live 80's\, 90's & Rock En Español Hits Night!
DESCRIPTION:A full-on throwback party is taking over The Mixx Pasadena with a night dedicated to the biggest LIVE ‘80s\, ‘90s\, and Rock en Español hits. \nVINILO Rock Band leads the celebration with a dynamic tribute set packed with crowd-favorite anthems and nostalgic classics. From power ballads to Latin rock staples\, the energy stays high from the first note to the final encore. \nBetween sets\, DJ Jack Tames keeps the momentum going with iconic music videos lighting up the venue’s massive HD LED wall\, turning the entire space into a retro dance floor experience. \nDinner and drink specials will be flowing\, with VIP and bottle service available for groups looking to elevate the night. Complimentary parking makes it an easy plan for a big night out in Pasadena.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-live-80s-90s-rock-en-espanol-hits-night/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement\, and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-to-see-an-owl-by-matthew-cordell/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Pasadena Conservatory of Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Shi Heng Yi discusses Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery
DESCRIPTION:The renowned teacher & founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe shares his wisdom and insight in his new book. \nBring clarity\, strength\, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. \nWhat do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? \nShaolin is more than just a martial art–it is a way of life. Rooted in Zen and Taoist philosophy\, its ancient wisdom teaches us how to unite mind and body\, cultivate resilience\, and develop an equanimous perspective amongst a chaotic world. \nIn the international bestseller Shaolin Spirit\, renowned teacher and founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe Shi Heng Yi reveals profound insights to human development paired with twelve personal core practices to foster essential transformation of body and mind. From improving sleep and mental clarity to building strength\, flexibility\, and focus\, these time-honored techniques offer a practical and personal way to self-mastery. \nBlending profound philosophy with practical guidance\, Shaolin Spirit is an invitation to step into the discipline\, determination\, and power of the Shaolin way–no matter where you are in life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-shi-heng-yi-discusses-shaolin-spirit-the-way-to-self-mastery/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260220T210800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210800Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: All Vinyl Open Tables Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Mixx invites vinyl lovers across Pasadena to an evening dedicated to records\, community\, and good vibes. ALL VINYL OPEN TABLES Happy Hour brings collectors together to spin\, share\, and celebrate their favorite finds. \nInstead of letting records gather dust\, guests are encouraged to bring standout selections from their own collections and drop the needle at the open tables. Throughout the evening\, live music videos light up the largest high-definition LED wall in town\, creating an immersive backdrop for crate-diggers and music fans alike. \nHosted by FILTHY WAX and friends\, this three-hour happy hour features 2-for-1 drink specials and food deals to keep the energy flowing from 5PM to 8PM.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-all-vinyl-open-tables-happy-hour/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food,Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260220T210243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210243Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Morrissey & Smiths Tribute Night with MALADJUSTED LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this unforgettable tribute night celebrates the iconic sounds of Morrissey and The Smiths. Special guests MALADJUSTED take the stage to perform all your favorite Moz hits live\, bringing the drama\, melancholy\, and magic that defined a generation.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-morrissey-smiths-tribute-night-with-maladjusted-live/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193913Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Free Second Sunday: Mythical Creatures
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to a fun\, family-friendly day inspired by its exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Guests can enjoy a lively lion performance\, story time with the Pakistani Arts Council\, and two drop-in art workshops\, Sculpt Your Own Composite Creature and Creatures in Ink. Presented in collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Museum and the Pakistani Arts Council\, this special event offers free admission and parking all day.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-sunday-mythical-creatures-2/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Cultural Event,Dance,Free,In-Person,Kids,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260130T001247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T001247Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM:  Free Second Sunday: Mythical Creatures
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum hosts a family-friendly day inspired by the exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry\, offering a full schedule of engaging activities for visitors of all ages. \nThe day features a lively lion performance\, story time with the Pakistani Arts Council\, and two drop-in art workshops\, Sculpt Your Own Composite Creature and Creatures in Ink. The program is presented in collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Museum and the Pakistani Arts Council.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-sunday-mythical-creatures/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T182229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182229Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Rep. Steve Israel\, in conversation with Senator Adam Schiff\, discusses & signs The Einstein Conspiracy
DESCRIPTION:Based on actual events\, The Einstein Conspiracy pits two FBI agents against a cunning undercover operative on a mission to abduct Albert Einstein\, who Hitler believes holds the key to building the atomic bomb. Agents James Amos and Harry Weiss plunge into a shadowy\, surreal America where Nazi rallies take place in the iconic Madison Square Garden\, and small\, once quaint villages have transformed into mini fascist utopias; appearances are not only deceiving\, but deadly. The Einstein Conspiracy is a gripping historical thriller\, rich in chilling detail and haunting reminders of a moment in American history when the line between foreign enemy and domestic threat was perilously thin. \n  \nThis is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options: \n– General Admission + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \n– 2 General Admissions + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \nBooks will be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-rep-steve-israel-in-conversation-with-senator-adam-schiff-discusses-signs-the-einstein-conspiracy/
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:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T182515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182515Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Margaret Chandra Kerrison\, in conversation with Diane Ikemiyashiro\, discusses & signs Los Angeles Lost and Found: Essays on Identity\, Place\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore to hear author Margaret Chandra Kerrison discuss her new book\, “Los Angeles Lost and Found: Essays on Identity\, Place\, and Belonging.” Los Angeles Lost and Found is a collection of essays and photographs that explores Los Angeles as a city of constant reinvention\, where history is often buried beneath layers of change. Experience designer Margaret Chandra Kerrison uses the lens of narrative placemaking to examine how LA’s physical spaces—its streets\, neighborhoods\, and landmarks—shape both individual and collective identity. What sets this collection apart is Kerrison’s deeply personal approach. She weaves her own story into the fabric of the city’s landscape\, grounding cultural analysis in lived experience.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-margaret-chandra-kerrison-in-conversation-with-diane-ikemiyashiro-discusses-signs-los-angeles-lost-and-found-essays-on-identity-place-and-belonging/
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:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182917Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Cara Black discusses & signs Huguette
DESCRIPTION:In the lawlessness of post-World War II France\, a resilient young woman fights to survive and make a living\, no matter the cost–from the New York Times bestselling author of Three Hours in Paris and the Aimée Leduc series \nAfter Libération\, spring 1945: Seventeen-year-old Huguette Faure is a survivor. The war has taken everything from her–both her parents and her sense of safety. Now\, pregnant and on the lam\, she cannot return to her childhood home in Paris. Forced to reinvent herself\, she must outrun her father’s enemies\, who want her dead. After narrowly avoiding jail time–thanks to the help of a kindhearted police officer named Claude Leduc–Huguette lands a job assisting a legendary film director. As her role develops from helping him with chores to cooking his books\, she sees an opportunity to break free from the ghosts of her past once and for all. \nIn this big-hearted story of resilience\, New York Times bestselling author Cara Black offers a wholly original depiction of postwar France as well as introduces Claude Leduc–the man who decades later inspired his granddaughter\, Aimée\, to become a private investigator.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-cara-black-discusses-signs-huguette/
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:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200958Z
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SUMMARY:ArtNight Pasadena 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations\, it is a dynamic arts and cultural open house with venues providing free entry and programming–visual arts\, literary arts\, dance\, music\, and theater.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/artnight-pasadena-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T233000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260220T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211155Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: St. Patricks Day Live Trbute to Arctic Monkeys Show and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day Live Tribute to Arctic Monkeys + Dance Party. The Mixx turns Friday the 13th into a lucky night out with a high-energy St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the heart of Pasadena. \nGuests can grab a green beer and get ready for a live tribute to Arctic Monkeys performed by local rockers Polar Primates\, delivering all the swagger\, riffs\, and indie anthems fans love. The party keeps going with DJ Jack Tames spinning live music video mixes on the largest LED wall in town\, creating a full-on dance floor experience. \nGreen beer flows while supplies last\, alongside drink and dinner specials throughout the evening. Free parking makes it easy to show up\, raise a glass\, and celebrate in style.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-st-patricks-day-live-trbute-to-arctic-monkeys-show-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260219T190633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190633Z
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SUMMARY:Arcetype Yoga: Second Saturdays Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, local musician Jason Luckett has brought artists together to showcase their talent. 2nd Saturday Jazz Night was created as a space for artists to experiment\, collaborate\, and share their gifts with the local community. Once a month\, guests experience an eclectic mix of musicians and vocalists designed to make them smile\, sing along\, and connect with neighbors. \nHappening every Second Saturday from 8:00–10:30 PM\, this intimate musical showcase invites the community to enjoy live music in a welcoming setting. A suggested $25 donation directly supports the artists. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase\, with proceeds reinvested into creating and sustaining space for artists and the community. Seating is first-come\, first-served. Doors open at 7:30 PM
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/arcetype-yoga-second-saturdays-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183429Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kim Samek\, in conversation with Aimee Bender\, discusses & signs I Am the Ghost Here: Stories
DESCRIPTION:Twelve women confront the mounting existential terrors of modern life in this absurd\, wryly hilarious debut story collection. \nA woman’s limbs disappear into “the cloud” during wildfire-induced power outages. A lonely DoorDasher accidentally becomes the star of someone else’s reality show\, forced to resolve her fraught relationship with her immigrant mother for the narrative. Succumbing to a widely denied pandemic\, a gymnastics coach must carry her heart around in a Mason jar\, using her disability to become an influencer. Two chronically single\, chronically ill people become soulmates\, only to discover their meeting was algorithmically orchestrated by ad tech. Other dramas unfold as icebergs melt and island-sized trash heaps burn. \nThreaded with sharp social commentary\, these stories question the engineering of human connection through technology\, social media\, and reality television. Warm\, endlessly strange\, and filled with dark yet hopeful humor\, I Am the Ghost Here casts familiar crises of contemporary life in a wholly unique light\, offering a pathway towards our shared humanity even as reality comes crumbling down.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kim-samek-in-conversation-with-aimee-bender-discusses-signs-i-am-the-ghost-here-stories/
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:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260318T162809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162809Z
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Good To Go Potty Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop for parents and caretakers explores the Potty Training Method in Gia Gambaro Blout and Laura Birek’s book Good To Go. They will bring in example floor potties\, children’s books\, a miss kit\, and more for a fun\, hands-on experience. \nKids are welcome! While little ones play\, parents and caregivers can learn helpful tools\, ask questions\, and connect with others navigating the same stage of early childhood. \nThis workshop is free with admission. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-good-to-go-potty-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183638Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Mopreme Shakur\, in conversation with Robin D. G. Kelley\, discusses & signs This Thug’s Life: An Unapologetically Black Story
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family\, the iconic hip hop group T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E.\, and the life and death Tupac Shakur – written by Mopreme Shakur\, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur. \nMaurice. Little Mutulu. Mogie. Mocedes. ‘Preme. Wycked. Mopreme Shakur has been known by many names. Fitting for a multi-hyphenate like Mo: hip hop artist and sole surviving member of T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E. and Outlaw Immortalz\, soldier\, writer\, husband and father\, filmmaker\, record producer\, and the big brother of\, and co-collaborator with\, the legendary Tupac Shakur\, the greatest rapper of all time. The one thing Mo hasn’t done–until now–is to tell his story\, one of complex family relationships\, fame\, tragedy\, politics\, musical innovation\, and brotherly love. \nBorn in Flushing\, New York\, in 1967 and raised in South Jamaica\, Queens\, Mo got an early education in what it meant to be a man of righteous New Afrikan values imparted by his activist and healer father\, Mutulu. The son of revolutionary\, Mo’s childhood was rife with upheavals\, inspiration\, dramatic highs and lows\, and unbreakable bonds of love. None stronger than when he met his new baby brother\, Tupac. Mutulu said\, “This is your brother. Hold his hand.” Over the more than two decades that followed\, Mopreme never let go. As Tupac rose to transcendent heights in the industry\, Mo was on Pac’s team as writer and collaborator\, producer\, stagehand\, and sibling confidante. Everything Pac did\, Mo was there–right up until the day Pac’s life was cut short in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. \nIn his memoir\, Mo shares not just an intimately personal story of family\, but also one of resilience\, a quest for racial justice informed by decades of struggle for Black liberation long before the Black Lives Matter movement\, and of two brothers who rose from the streets to become icons. It’s insightful\, inspirational\, powerful\, and authentically and unapologetically Black. As Mo himself would say: dig that!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mopreme-shakur-in-conversation-with-robin-d-g-kelley-discusses-signs-this-thugs-life-an-unapologetically-black-story/
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:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183928Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kalina Silverman discusses & signs Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk\, Make Meaningful Connections\, and Enrich Your Life
DESCRIPTION:From the wildly popular and innovative creator of @MakeBigTalk\, a practical and comprehensive guide to forming deeper connections to combat loneliness and strengthen existing relationships \nOur world is increasingly connected–yet so many people feel alone and without purpose. Big Talk offers a powerful antidote. With simple tools and inspiring real-life stories\, Kalina Silverman shares how you can go beyond small talk and unlock hidden emotional depths in everyday interactions–whether with a stranger\, a friend\, a coworker\, a community member\, a family member\, a partner\, or even yourself. \nWhat began as one young woman’s mission to fight loneliness has since grown into a global movement\, featured in major media and used in schools\, workplaces\, governments\, and communities around the world. \nIn this book\, Silverman distills more than a decade of insights from “making Big Talk” into easy-to-apply questions\, prompts\, and techniques that will help you: \n\novercome social anxiety and start more meaningful conversations;\ndeepen relationships and build new ones that last;\nfoster empathy\, trust\, and belonging in your community;\ncreate spaces where truth\, vulnerability\, and real connection can thrive; and make everyday moments\, from date nights\, to workplace chats\, to vacations\, to neighborly exchanges\, more meaningful and memorable.\n\nConcise\, practical\, and full of heart\, Big Talk is for anyone who’s tired of small talk and ready to have conversations that matter. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kalina-silverman-discusses-signs-big-talk-how-to-skip-the-small-talk-make-meaningful-connections-and-enrich-your-life/
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:20260321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T030000
CREATED:20260217T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T185733Z
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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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