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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Market Place@PAM: Creativity and Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Shop handmade crafts\, textiles\, jewelry\, ceramics\, and artisan foods as you hear the personal stories behind each craft. Celebrate the ways immigrant communities bring their artistry\, traditions\, and entrepreneurial spirit across borders\, creating new cultural connections in Los Angeles. Scheduled artisans include Stacy Wong Handmade\, Emily Young Ceramics\, Honey My Heart\, and Kasih Co-op.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-market-placepam-creativity-and-tradition/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Cultural Event,Free,In-Person,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260318T212021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212021Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Alyssa Villaire discusses & signs The Neon Sky
DESCRIPTION:For fans of Stephanie Garber and Maggie Stiefvater comes the bewitching sequel to The Glittering Edge\, where magic is real\, witches make irresistible boyfriends\, and keeping secrets is dangerous–but not as dangerous as the truth. \nPenny Emberly didn’t expect to fall head over heels for Alonso De Luca last summer–or to discover that he’s a witch. Together with their friend Corey Barrion\, they managed to save her mother from a deadly spell. Now autumn has arrived\, and Penny believes they can take on anything. \nBut darkness is descending on the small town of Idlewood. Corey is desperate to undo the bloody legacy that made his family rich. The price\, however\, is steep: to unravel the magical bargain made by his grandfather\, Corey must take a life. \nAs Corey wrestles with an impossible choice\, Alonso begins to change. The more he pushes the limits of his magic\, the more volatile\, violent\, and possessive he becomes. When tragedy strikes one of their classmates\, the trio is forced to confront a terrifying question: is Alonso being consumed by something that’s bent on the destruction of everyone around him–especially Penny and Corey? \nAs supernatural forces drive them apart\, Penny\, Corey\, and Alonso must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice before more blood is spilled–even if it means losing each other.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alyssa-villaire-discusses-signs-the-neon-sky/
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:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260318T212323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212323Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Natalie Lemle discusses & signs Artifacts
DESCRIPTION:For readers of The Cloisters and Counterfeit\, Natalie Lemle’s debut novel offers an insider’s view into the world of stolen artifacts and the hidden networks that link museums to organized crime\, when a woman is forced to remember the summer she spent on an archaeological dig in Italy\, as everyone she knew then may now be in danger. \nSuccessful trusts and estates attorney Lena Connolly is asked by a colleague to assist on a case: the Italian government claims an artifact was looted and sold to a museum illegally\, and is seeking repatriation. The object in question is a cup made of dichroic glass\, which would have been rare even in Ancient Rome\, let alone thousands of years later. \nLena has done everything she can to put the study abroad summer she spent on an archaeological dig in the Italian Alps behind her. Her dreams of being an archaeologist were shattered when her mentor\, Cyrille\, disappeared\, and her enigmatic boyfriend Giamma went dark\, but with this new case\, the past comes roaring back. \nTold in alternating timelines\, Artifacts follows young Lena as she falls in love with both archaeology and Giamma on the streets of Torino while her adult self pieces together what truly happened on the dig\, now a fully restored Roman villa with World Heritage status. The dichroic cup\, Lena discovers\, may have been taken from the very site she helped unearth. \nPowerful and exuberant\, Natalie Lemle’s Artifacts brings readers behind the museum glass and asks questions about cultural heritage and the historical preservation of our shared sense of humanity.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-natalie-lemle-discusses-signs-artifacts/
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:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T165957Z
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Monthly Bookclub: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
DESCRIPTION:At Archetype Yoga\, the community is encouraged to evolve beyond the mat through a monthly book club focused on wellness\, movement\, mindfulness\, and personal growth. Each month\, participants gather to explore a new book\, share insights\, and learn together in a welcoming community setting. \nReaders can also enjoy exclusive studio discounts as part of the experience. \nFor the latest book pick\, visit @archetypeyoga on Instagram or email hello@archetype.yoga for more information. \nNext Meeting will be held at Hello You’re Welcome\, on May 23 at 11 AM \n  \nThis month’s book is Big Swiss by Jen Beagin \nSummary: Big Swiss follows Greta\, a 45-year-old woman living in Hudson\, New York\, who works as a transcriptionist for a local sex therapist known as “Om.” Through hours of recorded therapy sessions\, Greta becomes obsessed with one particular client she nicknames “Big Swiss\,” a tall Swiss gynecologist named Flavia who is grappling with trauma\, intimacy\, and her inability to orgasm.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-monthly-bookclub-big-swiss-by-jen-beagin/
LOCATION:Hello You’re Welcome\, 445 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260504T232833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T232833Z
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SUMMARY:Play Day in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an epic day of fun and games at PLAY DAY in the PARK with giant games\, board & card games\, music\, prizes\, and kids’ crafts. \nGAME ON! Get 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 from Sorry! and Connect 4 to Candy Land and Uno\, to so many more! But the big fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll also have table board & card games\, prizes\, music\, and kids’ activities. Plus\, satisfy your cravings with Bobby’s Place\, featuring a menu of hamburgers\, hot dogs\, and more at the park concessions space. 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-2/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Playhouse Village Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260429T221447Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Explore Historic Architecture in the Playhouse Village
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Playhouse Historic District includes approximately 34 buildings that tell the story of Pasadena’s eastward growth in the 1920s and 1930s\, as the city shifted from its agricultural roots into a center of tourism\, culture\, and design. This period of development brought a mix of architectural styles that still define the district today\, most notably Art Deco\, Spanish Colonial Revival\, and Mediterranean Revival. \nThis walking tour takes a closer look at how these styles came together during a moment of real growth and change in Pasadena. Along the way\, we’ll stop at landmarks like the Scottish Rite Cathedral\, the United Artists Theatre\, and the Warner Building\, along with other buildings that reflect the energy and optimism of the period. \nJoin Pasadena Heritage as they explore how architecture and development shaped this district\, looking at both the original vision for the area and how it continues to evolve today.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-explore-historic-architecture-in-the-playhouse-village/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260512T170841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T170841Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Darby Saxbe\, in conversation with Ken Bensinger\, discusses & signs DAD BRAIN
DESCRIPTION:When we talk about the transformative experience of birth and child-rearing\, we almost always focus on mothers. While biomedical research oversamples men\, the opposite is true when it comes to research on birth and parenting. In the past few decades\, studies have proliferated on how women’s bodies and brains change as they begin their families. Headlines and movie plotlines revolve around overworked moms—often accompanied by the image of inept dads muddling through a diaper change. The antiquated\, but persistent\, implication is that moms are “natural” parents\, instinctive and nurturing\, and dads are better left to the boardroom and golf course. With DAD BRAIN: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives (Flatiron; June 9\, 2026)\, psychologist and researcher Darby Saxbe leverages 15 years of studying fathers to do a deep dive into the science behind fatherhood—and what she finds will upend the way we think about men as parents. \nInspired in part by her own hands-on\, solo father\, Saxbe started asking important questions: What if men are natural parents\, too? Does having a baby change men’s bodies and minds? What happens when fathers engage in child-rearing tasks? Saxbe shares hot-off-the-presses findings from her own laboratory studies\, from neuroimaging scans and hormone samples to father-child interactions. In writing DAD BRAIN\, she interviewed dozens of first-time fathers and traveled the world to connect with other scientists doing groundbreaking work. Full of fascinating stories and insights\, DAD BRAIN showcases the science and culture of fatherhood and celebrates dads who are leaning into parenting.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-darby-saxbe-in-conversation-with-ken-bensinger-discusses-signs-dad-brain/
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:20260606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260512T171354Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Merrill Joan Gerber discusses & signs Someone Should Know This Story: Selected Stories
DESCRIPTION:“‘Someone Should Know This Story’ is both the name of this book and the wish of my heart\,” writes Merrill Joan Gerber in the introduction to this retrospective collection of twenty-five stories written over a period of four decades\, many of which won awards and appeared in widely read periodicals such as The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Redbook\, and Mademoiselle. \nGerber takes her teacher Andrew Lytle’s advice to “follow the thread back into the labyrinth” of the heart and its secrets. Finding its starting place with the crises of everyday family life-its conflicts\, betrayals\, confinements\, and its devastating losses-she and her characters constantly reencounter themselves and the persistent yearning to “convey to others what we are” with grace and breathtaking honesty.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-merrill-joan-gerber-discusses-signs-someone-should-know-this-story-selected-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:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260506T211441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T211441Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: ¡Sí Se Puede!
DESCRIPTION:Follow trailblazing activist\, Dolores Huerta\, on her journey to improve conditions for farm workers. From co-founding the United Farmworkers to boycotts\, marches\, and high-stakes negotiations–her unwavering commitment to justice changed the course of history. Through a blend of movement\, music\, and actos inspired by El Teatro Campesino\, experience the powerful transformation that happens when we come together to demand change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-si-se-puede/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Cultural Event,Free,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260519T220625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T183406Z
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SUMMARY:JAZZ IN THE PARK
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Park in Partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation and Arash Danialifar! Enjoy a free concert series under the stars at Playhouse Village Park on Sundays\, June & July at 6PM-8PM. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/jazz-in-the-park/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Dragons\, Duels\, and Dazzling Reads is a free Summer Reading Program for young readers in grades Pre-K-12. Join the Vroman’s Children’s Department on an adventure-filled journey\, designed to encourage a love of books amongst the youngest of readers\, with events and prizes (and dragons) along the way! \nTo participate:\n1. Stop by the Children’s Department to sign up and pick up a free reading log. Keep track of the books you have read throughout the summer–challenge yourself by reading ten or more!\n2. Attend at least one in-store event—our summer event list is below.\n3. Turn in your reading log on or after August 6th to claim your rewards! \nREADING EVENTS\nVroman’s Bookstore regularly offers author events for children’s books and young adult novels. Please check our website — or monthly e-newsletter — for upcoming author readings and signings: https://vromansbookstore.com/events/calendar \n\nThursday\, June 11th at 11 am: Summer Reading Kickoff\nJoin us on Thursday\, June 11th\, at 11am in the Vroman’s courtyard for the kickoff to our Summer Reading Program! We will have crafts and a special performance from the Society for Creative Anachronism. Children will be invited to create their own cardboard swords and shields as they embark on their Summer Reading journey. \nThe Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and recreation of pre-seventeenth-century culture and practices. We will be joined by members of the Southern California branch. For more information about their events—including sword fighting classes- visit sca-caid.org. \nThis event will take place outside on the Vroman’s paseo.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-summer-reading-program-kick-off/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  C.L. Max Nikias discusses & signs American Trojan
DESCRIPTION:American Trojan is the captivating story of a refugee who lost everything and then rebuilt it all\, an immigrant who defied the odds and achieved the American Dream; a visionary technologist who transformed the University of Southern California into one of the nation’s most prestigious private research universities. \nAt a time when many universities have succumbed to ideology over truth\, under Nikias’s leadership\, USC retained its academic integrity in the face of high-stakes negotiations\, high-rolling donors\, and the profound challenges of modern leadership. \nHailing from a humble village on the island of Cyprus\, Nikias steeped in thousands of years of history as he grew up. But when the Turkish invasion of 1974 destroyed everything his family had built\, he came to America to see what the Land of Opportunity had to offer. \nUpon completion of his graduate engineering studies\, he embarked on an academic career that established him as a pioneer in digital signal analysis\, lead him to collaborate on military projects with the U.S. Navy\, and eventually led him to USC\, which would forever alter the trajectory of his career and life. \nAgainst this dramatic backdrop\, American Trojan offers candid insights into how Nikias’ bold vision transformed USC into one of America’s most elite universities. More than a personal story\, it is a blueprint for leadership\, offering insights into how Nikias and his team strategized to meet formidable challenges to USC. \nAn urgent examination of higher education’s current crisis\, American Trojan provides a roadmap for renewal\, offering specific recommendations for how universities can reclaim their true mission of transmitting knowledge and cultivating young minds.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-c-l-max-nikias-discusses-signs-american-trojan/
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:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260520T221319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T221319Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: Sidney Jacobs: Civil Soul
DESCRIPTION:Boston Court Pasadena presents Sidney Jacobs presents Civil Soul–a journey through jazz and the protest music of the ’70s\, working with a stunning array of jazz legends in a celebration of this influential music and movement of the time.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-sidney-jacobs-civil-soul/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260604T171546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T171546Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness in the Park: Strength and Bodyweight Bootcamp with Anytime Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Wellness in the Park is back with free outdoor classes presented by local studios and gyms. Starting June 25 at 6PM\, Use your own bodyweight for exercises to create resistance and improve strength\, flexibility\, and endurance\, as well as coordination.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wellness-in-the-park-strength-and-bodyweight-bootcamp-with-anytime-fitness/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Playhouse Village Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260608T231038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T231038Z
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SUMMARY:First Church of Science: Learning to Love Your Enemy
DESCRIPTION:Learning to Love Your Enemies workshop\, a talk on Christian Science.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/first-church-of-science-learning-to-love-your-enemy/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, Scientist Pasadena\, 80 Oakland St.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T203600Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Concert on The Paseo With the Pasadena Conservatory of Music Jazz Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore this summer outside on the Vroman’s paseo for an unforgettable evening of live jazz\, presented in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-concert-on-the-paseo-with-the-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-jazz-faculty/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T204009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T204009Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Linda Codega\, discusses & signs Pasha the Storm
DESCRIPTION:Moby-Dick meets The Bone Shard Daughter in this swashbuckling queer fantasy adventure packed with piracy\, political intrigue\, and the eternal souls of the drowned\, for fans of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi and Black Sun. \nAn exiled pirate queen hunts a killer whale on the high seas\, while caught between a power-hungry empress and a revolutionary conspiring to end her reign . . . \nPasha the Northern Storm was once the most infamous Meridian pirate who ever sailed the sister oceans. Now\, a decade into her exile\, Pasha’s afterlife is being held hostage by Atle\, an absurdly attractive noble who knows far too much about pirate magic–but not enough about sailing to realize how dangerous Pasha really is. \nMinister Atle Itaavar is duty-bound to serve the Kingdom of Garda\, but as Queen Thivaldís gathers support for her ambitions of empire\, Atle turns to treason to stop her. In order to destroy the Queen’s new necromantic navy\, Atle plans to steal the Queen’s flagship\, kidnap a washed-up pirate to sail it\, and track down a legendary killer whale to bring it down. \nBut the hunt for the great undying whale drags Pasha\, Atle\, and the crew of the Dog into a cosmic reckoning as they face threats from ghosts and gods alike–and the Queen of Garda is close behind.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-linda-codega-discusses-signs-pasha-the-storm/
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:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T204811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T204811Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program: Kat's Clay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s on Thursday\, July 2nd\, at 11 am for an air-dry clay activity led by Vroman’s resident artist\, Kat! Construct miniature sculptures (or just let your imagination run wild) in a guided craft. Materials will be provided.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-kats-clay-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T205156Z
UID:10015290-1783450800-1783450800@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Ray Morton discusses & signs King Kong: The History of a Movie
DESCRIPTION:The 1933 KING KONG was not just a terrifying monster movie. It was also an epic fairy tale\, a tragic love story\, and a landmark piece of cinema that introduced one of the most beloved characters in motion picture history-a universally recognizable cultural icon whose legacy encompasses a vast multimedia universe consisting of more than ten feature films as well as numerous television shows\, books\, comics\, toys\, collectibles\, and even a Broadway musical. \nIn this extensively revised and updated edition of a classic book first published two decades ago\, King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon is the definitive account of the most famous simian in pop-culture history. It spans the whole of the Eighth Wonder’s filmography\, chronicling in detail the making of every Kong movie beginning with the 1933 original and continuing through the giant gorilla’s Japanese adventures and the epic Dino De Laurentiis and Peter Jackson remakes before concluding with the most recent films that place the great ape within an ever-expanding “Monsterverse.” Author and Kongophile Ray Morton also offers entertaining looks at the character’s appearances in other media\, along with plenty of trivia and reflections on the franchise’s enduring appeal. Packed with photographs and based on extensive new research and exclusive interviews\, this is by far the most complete and comprehensive guide to all things Kong. \nIncluded here are: \nThe creation of the Kong character by Merian C. Cooper \nThe development\, production\, and release of the original 1933 film and its many successors \nThe Cartoon Kong: the giant gorilla’s animated incarnations. \nKong on the Stage: theatrical productions featuring the Eighth Wonder. \nKong on the Page: the many publications devoted to the great ape. \nThe Sons of Kong: Kong variants\, spoofs\, and rip-offs such as Mighty Joe Young\, Queen Kong\, and A*P*E*. \nThe Kongs that Never Were: Kong projects that never made it to the screen \nThe innumerable Kong-related products generated over the past century
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ray-morton-discusses-signs-king-kong-the-history-of-a-movie/
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:20260708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T210658Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: William A. Hoffman discusses & signs Exploring Southern California: 80 Outings for the Urban Adventurer
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Southern California: 80 Outings for the Urban Adventurer is a fun travel book with a unique format.  Each outing is laid out with a convenient\, two-page format – summary\, background\, itinerary\, map and nearby attractions.  Busy folks can choose their outing\, grab the book and go!  With over 500 captioned\, color photos covering six counties from Santa Barbara to San Diego\, the book is a delight to read.  With Hoffman’s background as a tour guide\, teacher\, and urban planner\, Exploring Southern California is much more than a touristy beach guide.  The book’s appendices on architectural styles\, walking streets\, historic preservation\, and trivia quizzes make it intellectually engaging and a reference you’d return to repeatedly.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-william-a-hoffman-discusses-signs-exploring-southern-california-80-outings-for-the-urban-adventurer/
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:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T210938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T210938Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Barry Lyga discusses & signs Every Hunter is Hunted
DESCRIPTION:From the world of Barry Lyga’s New York Times bestselling I Hunt Killers trilogy comes a thrilling adult mystery about the hunt for a monstrous serial killer. \nBrides are being murdered on their wedding nights. Soaked in blood and draped in lace. With nothing left behind to help them find the killer\, the FBI is at an impasse. Their only\, desperate hope is to convince Jasper Dent\, the son of two serial killers and a former teen prodigy at hunting down such monsters\, to emerge from his self-imposed exile. \nWhen he was a teenager\, both of Jasper’s parents were members of a secret society of serial killers. Today\, his father is in prison\, and his mother is in a coma\, both results of their final confrontation with Jasper years ago. Now wealthy from a bestselling memoir about his parents\, Jasper still carries the scars from their parenting–and the uncanny\, unwanted ability to understand killers that they instilled in him. \nJasper wants nothing more than to hide from his past – cash his royalty checks and never think about murder and blood again. But he knows the only way to find any meaning or redemption in his life is to face his demons once again. His skills rusty\, his confidence shaken\, Jasper races against a ticking clock\, frantically seeking to solve the impossible mystery before more women meet a horrific end.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-barry-lyga-discusses-signs-every-hunter-is-hunted/
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:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T224450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T224450Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
DESCRIPTION:BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel\, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich\, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont\, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry\, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. \nFilmed live on stage at the National Theatre\, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love\, lies\, and social warfare.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-nt-live-les-liaisons-dangereuses/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260610T182852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T182853Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Museum of History: Exploring Pasadena on Foot | Part 2: Route 66 & Car Culture in the Playhouse Village
DESCRIPTION:This walking tour will pick up thematically where the previous tour finished and continue walking east on Colorado Boulevard through the Playhouse Village. Pasadena’s Playhouse Village was developed as a commercial district in the 1920s when automobile ownership was rising rapidly across the country. Many of its buildings represent important milestones in car culture\, including the first parking garage in the city and a luxury car dealership catering to the Golden Age of Hollywood. \nThis tour will start at 585 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA 91101 (in front of Pasadena Presbyterian Church) and end on Colorado Blvd. & S. Lake Avenue.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-museum-of-history-exploring-pasadena-on-foot-part-2-route-66-car-culture-in-the-playhouse-village/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T213453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T225256Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Nadia Paredes discusses & signs Art Therapy for Every Day: 365 Tools & Exercises to Help You Create\, Heal & Grow
DESCRIPTION:Find your creative flow\, soothe nerves\, and reconnect with yourself through art therapy. \nArt is the best medicine–and by tapping into our creativity regularly\, we can develop tools to help us feel better\, calmer\, and more resilient. \nArt Therapy for Every Day features 365 accessible and engaging exercises\, each designed to help you develop self-awareness\, explore your emotions\, and find relief from stress and trauma. Each exercise focuses on a specific intention\, can be completed with everyday art supplies\, and is designed to fit easily into your day. \nWhether you want to better regulate your emotions\, find joy in the creative process\, or simply seek a meaningful and hopeful alternative to idle online scrolling\, Art Therapy for Every Day unlocks the simple yet transformative power of self-expression\, day after day.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nadia-paredes-discusses-signs-art-therapy-for-every-day-365-tools-exercises-to-help-you-create-heal-grow/
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:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T213726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T213726Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Marisa Solis & Elizabeth Dougherty discuss & sign The Complete Expert-To-Author Guide: Plan\, Write\, and Publish Your Nonfiction Book
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn your expertise into a clear\, compelling nonfiction book that reaches the people who need it most. \nWhether you’re a consultant\, coach\, educator\, healthcare provider\, or entrepreneur\, writing a book can expand your influence and help more people benefit from your ideas. The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide provides a practical\, step-by-step roadmap for moving from concept to finished manuscript without getting stuck along the way. \nWritten by veteran editors and book coaches Marisa Solis and Elizabeth Dougherty\, who have guided hundreds of nonfiction books from idea to publication\, this hands-on guide walks you through every stage of the writing process with clarity and confidence. \nHere’s what makes The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide an essential resource: \n– A Clear Road Map for Writing Your Book: Follow a proven framework that takes you from initial idea to completed manuscript with manageable\, actionable steps. \n– Designed for Experts and Professionals: If your profession involves helping people improve their lives\, turn your knowledge into an advice-based nonfiction book. \n– 25 Practical Exercises and Writing Tools: Writing prompts\, preformatted templates\, and market analysis exercises help you clarify your message and stay focused. \n– Structure Your Book with Confidence: Develop your advice-based book’s premise\, fine-tune your framework\, and strengthen your table of contents upfront–making writing faster and less stressful. \n– Navigate the Publishing Process: Write a book proposal\, explore publishing paths\, and build the platform needed to reach your audience. \nIf you’ve been thinking about writing a book but aren’t sure where to start or how to finish\, The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide gives you the structure\, strategy\, and support to bring your book to life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marisa-solis-elizabeth-dougherty-discuss-sign-the-complete-expert-to-author-guide-plan-write-and-publish-your-nonfiction-book/
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:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T213928Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Fatimah Asghar discusses & signs Daughter of the Mountains: Poems of Heartbreak & Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:A tender\, searching collection that breaks open notions of faith to ask how a daughter\, alienated from kin\, can find love and a home in the world\, from the award-winning author of If They Come for Us and When We Were Sisters \n“There is\, in Daughter of the Mountains\, an almost supernatural sense of connectedness\, compassion. It’s a blueprint and a manifesto. I sit in stunned gratitude at its guidance.”–Kaveh Akbar\, New York Times bestselling author of Martyr! \nat the edge of an edge \nis an edge. at that edge \nis a cliff. beyond that cliff \nis me. \nExiled from ancestral homelands\, how can one find a place for themself in the world? In this stunning sophomore collection\, the acclaimed poet Fatimah Asghar unweaves residual grief to reckon with their relationship to Allah\, long-estranged but deeply loved kin\, the landscape of their ancestors\, and love itself. \nIn meditative poems\, Daughter of the Mountains grapples with multiple facets of fulfillment\, betrayal\, love\, loss\, and longing\, illustrating how place\, lineage\, and environment inform the practice of spirituality and vice versa. With wisps of humor\, imagery that is as beautiful as it is startling\, and powerfully disruptive formal invention\, this is an intimately lyrical and explosive collection.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-fatimah-asghar-discusses-signs-daughter-of-the-mountains-poems-of-heartbreak-homecoming/
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:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T214209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T214236Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
DESCRIPTION:Your stuffed animals are invited to an overnight sleepover in the Vroman’s Children’s Department! The plushies will get a chance to experience the fun of a bookstore after dark\, climbing ladders\, browsing books\, and making new friends! \nDrop your plushie off at the Kids Info Desk on Wednesday\, July 15th\, between the hours of 5-8 pm\, and then come back on Thursday\, July 16th\, at 11 am to see all the mischief they’ve gotten up to throughout the night! We will have a slideshow and craft in the morning.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-stuffed-animal-sleepover-2/
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:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T214900Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michael Elias discusses & signs Bender’s L.A.
DESCRIPTION:In the coke-dusted canyons and deal-making rooms of 1970s Los Angeles\, Bender’s L.A. follows writer David Bender as he sets out to remake his life – romantically\, professionally\, and spiritually – after his wife walks out in Puerto Vallarta with a single sentence and a suitcase. \nWhile the Vietnam War casts its shadow\, Bender runs afoul of Nixon’s FBI\, plays tennis with fugitive Abbie Hoffman\, arms himself against a homicidal producer\, and goes back in time to fall in love with a young Marilyn Monroe. Bender weaves through a world of players\, radicals\, writers and artists including a woman suspiciously like Eve Babitz. \nHaunted by his New York past and guided by his Sun Tzu-quoting agent Neil Navitz\, Bender begins to wonder whether success has cost him the things that mattered – or whether he ever truly possessed them. \nWith a comic edge\, Elias offers a bitter-sweet meditation on love\, memory\, and the moral compromise of the Hollywood illusion machine and the misfits it often mangles along the way. In this tragicomedy of nostalgia and recovery\, Bender prevails.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-elias-discusses-signs-benders-l-a/
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:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T215117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T215117Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Esma Ali\, Paul J. Ramirez & Kimberly Lee
DESCRIPTION:Esma Ali presents Was Jesus A Narcissist?: A Muslim’s Defense of Jesus!\nAs a Christian\, I found this book thought provoking. Well-researched. It has helped me understand the Muslim mindset. I appreciate Esma’s use of Psychology in her illustrations. \n-Anne Nolty\, PhD\, Psychologist\, Pasadena\, CA. \nAs a Catholic\, I have immensely enjoyed the reading!!! Esma Ali brings out perspectives that have never crossed my mind. The book has enhanced an understanding of my own faith as well as Islam. Although I disagree with some of her statements\, I recommend this book. A good educational source for everyone! \n-Adolfo Sanchez\, Accountant \nAs a Bible Study Pastor\, I have grasped the Muslim viewpoint on scripture. This book has enhanced my knowledge. Esma Ali has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Bible. \n-Jolene Cadenbach\, Pastor\, Arcadia Congregational Church \nAs a Muslim\, I value this book. Esma Ali has illuminated me about the Bible. Her work has enabled me to converse intelligently with Jews and Christians.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-esma-ali-paul-j-ramirez-kimberly-lee/
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:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T112754
CREATED:20260615T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T215458Z
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SUMMARY:Alicia Upano\, discusses & signs Everything to the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Part riveting love story\, part coming-of-age tale\, Everything to the Sea is a breathtaking debut novel spanning years and shores after a sudden tsunami devastates the island of Hawai’i and cuts short a young couple’s budding romance—a deeply moving testament to the catastrophes love can endure. \nThis is how the story goes: Jane will fall in love. And then all of this will vanish. \nHome for one final summer\, Jane is working and saving cash for her senior year of college before she leaves her island town behind forever. At first\, she doesn’t remember Kenji\, but he quickly becomes someone she can’t forget: square jaw\, a dimple in his cheek. A Hilo boy. To Kenji\, she’s Janie\, nose perpetually buried in her old high school sketchbooks. Jane tells herself it’s only a fling—one perfect\, carefree summer\, on her way to achieving her dream of becoming an architect and moving to the continent. \nThen a tsunami sweeps their families out to sea\, and their all-consuming affair breaks with the weight of grief\, pulling them in opposite directions. Kenji remains in Hawai’i\, bound by duty to rebuild their hometown. Jane\, shattered by the loss\, follows her best friend to California. For seven years\, an ocean lies between them\, until Jane and Kenji meet on another coast . . . \nIn prose that sparkles like sun on the water\, Upano’s debut novel tells the unforgettable story of two young people as they come of age\, fall in love\, forge new families\, and try to find their way back together\, again and again. Everything to the Sea is a moving portrait of our ability to overcome even the most devastating tragedies\, when everything else is washed away.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/alicia-upano-discusses-signs-everything-to-the-sea/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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