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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T200000
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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/2026-06-28/
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:20260629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20230720T205755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T170609Z
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SUMMARY:Run With Us: Monday Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Run With Us presents “Monday Fun Run!” Win Prizes. Test out shoes. Join a community! We have 4 and 6-mile options. All paces\, runners\, walkers\, and furry friends are welcome! Meet new runners\, test out the latest footwear releases from favorite brands\, and win awesome prizes at the end of each month. This is a social run that is for runners of all abilities. Monday Fun Run meets in the parking lot behind the store.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/run-with-us-monday-fun-run-2/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Run With Us\, 235 N. Lake Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fitness,Free,Run With Us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20240119T235330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T211951Z
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SUMMARY:T. Boyle's Tavern: Geeks who drink Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Tboyle Tavern is now hosting Geeks Who Drink trivia night every Tuesday Night starting at 8PM.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/tboyle-tavern-geeks-who-drink-trivia/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:T. Boyle’s Tavern\, 37 N Catalina Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,T. Boyle's Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20260109T200213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200213Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Salsa Mixx
DESCRIPTION:Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin rhythms in town. The night features sensational Salsa and Bachata dance lessons led by award-winning Los Angeles instructor Rogelio Moreno\, followed by social dancing with new and familiar faces on The Mixx’s vibrant professional dance floor. Music is curated by DJ Salsa y Sabor\, keeping the energy going all night long. \nEnjoy 2-for-1 drinks throughout the evening\, free parking\, and a delicious dinner and cocktail menu—including refreshing new zero-proof cocktails.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-salsa-mixx/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T114500
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20250106T200208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20240416T222900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T222900Z
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SUMMARY:Anayas Restaurant: Winedown Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Winedown Wednesdays at Anayas Restaurant & Bar! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. They have specialty wines that you can pair with a delicious meal
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/anayas-restaurant-winedown-wednesdays/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Anayas Restaurant\, 630 E Colorado\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dining,Food,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20250812T233128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T233233Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx Pasadena: Pasadena Comedy Show\, Always Free
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the very funny Paddy for comedy + weekly guest comedians. \nWhether you’re looking for a midweek pick-me-up or just want to unwind after a long day\, our comedy improv happy hours are the perfect way to do it. Our talented performers will have you rolling in the aisles with their hilarious on-the-spot antics. \nSo grab your friends\, come on down to The Mixx\, and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind comedy experience in Pasadena! \n2×1 Drinks All Night Long
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-pasadena-pasadena-comedy-show-always-free/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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:20260702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20240416T222149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T223218Z
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SUMMARY:Anayas Restaurant: Whiskey & Mojitos
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/anayas-restaurant-whiskey-mojitos/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Anayas Restaurant\, 630 E Colorado\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Anayas Restaurant,Dining,Food,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20250812T180444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T180444Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Deez Nutz
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm.\n18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom \nBio:\nThe “NEXT!!!” of young stand-up comedians in SoCal have gathered together to perform inside the renowned Ice House in Pasadena!  Vargus Mason\, gathering one of the more discerning showcases in Hollywood\, delivers a diverse hilarious lineup guaranteed to rock your funny bone!  Don’t miss the chance to see the new rising stars of the comedy scene.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-deez-nutz-5/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20260615T205156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T205156Z
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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:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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:20260711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20260615T211214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T211214Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenna Rothberg reads from & signs Deli Days
DESCRIPTION:At Zeyde’s Deli\, Sundays mean helping Grandpa serve the neighborhood’s best pastrami on rye. \nOne moment you’re carrying a tray of the deli’s famous sandwiches. The next\, you’re standing in a sea of broken cookies and scattered sprinkles while the lunch rush stares. But right there in the chaos\, a grandchild learns what family tradition really means–and that sometimes the best memories come from our biggest messes. A warm\, funny story about growing up one matzo ball at a time. \nPerfect for: \n\nFamilies: Looking for a heartwarming story about intergenerational bonds\, cultural heritage\, and the joy of shared meals.\nEducators: Seeking an engaging way to introduce themes of tradition\, resilience\, and the historical significance of community spaces like delis.\nYoung Readers: Who love stories about food\, family\, and discovering their place in a cherished tradition.\n\nDeli Days is a celebration of tradition\, resilience\, delicious food and even better company.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenna-rothberg-reads-from-signs-deli-days/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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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:20260615T231655
CREATED: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:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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:20260615T231655
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Niki Elliott discusses & signs Heart-Centered Connections: Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive
DESCRIPTION:A transformative guide for anyone working with the child who is left out\, left behind\, or labeled “difficult.” \nHeart-Centered Connections teaches the best practices to support kids who are misunderstood and marginalized–those who are neurodivergent\, have a learning disability\, or are trauma survivors. They have extraordinary potential waiting to be unleashed. \nHeart-Centered Connections is based on decades of groundbreaking research with over 1\,000 child-serving professionals–principals\, teachers\, foster care program directors\, social workers\, and parents. Dr. Elliott offers seven pillars that will help you create environments where kids can achieve their full potential. Children mirror adults’ emotions\, which is why the first pillar is Self-Awareness. What is your state when you engage with the child? Other pillars include Interpersonal Awareness\, Neuroinclusive Spaces\, Activated Genius\, Engaged Learning\, Mindful Communication\, and Heart-Centered Repair. You will learn how to: \n– Increase your ability to handle stress so you remain composed when a child acts out \n– Establish stronger bonds\, even with kids who initially seem defiant \n– Teach in a way that creates joy and confidence \n– Design neuroinclusive environments in which youth of all abilities can flourish \n– View the child from a new perspective\, offering them choice and dignity \n– Help the child settle their nervous system state so they can focus and learn \nIn this practical book\, Dr. Elliott brings clear guidance and a hopeful message: when safety\, compassion\, and trust come first\, real learning can begin. Heart-Centered Connections shows you how to create that foundation.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-niki-elliott-discusses-signs-heart-centered-connections-seven-essential-skills-for-helping-neurodiverse-and-marginalized-children-thrive/
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:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Brooke Nevils discusses & signs Unspeakable Things: Silence\, Shame\, and the Stories We Choose to Believe
DESCRIPTION:A powerful and personal examination of our most persistent and dangerous misunderstandings\, myths and stereotypes about sexual harassment and assault \nIn 2017\, Brooke Nevils made a confidential HR complaint about one of the most powerful and familiar faces in media. Twenty-four hours later\, the highest paid morning news anchor in history was fired\, stunning millions of Americans in one of the MeToo era’s defining stories. Demanding answers–and the intimate details of the most personal and painful humiliation of her life–the press soon discovered her identity. \nBut hers was not the kind of black-and-white story the media knew how to tell. There’d been no explicit threats. She hadn’t screamed\, fought\, or gone to the police. Instead\, she returned to her abuser again and again in a frantic attempt to “fix” an impossible situation that threatened her livelihood and the people closest to her. Yet as MeToo unfolded\, Brooke learned that messy stories like hers were far from the exception\, and that nearly everything she’d believed about sexual harassment and assault–and how victims react to it–was wrong. She began a yearslong effort to confront and understand her own experience\, not simply as a woman reckoning with her past\, but as a journalist confronting the critical questions that MeToo asked but ultimately left unanswered. \nThrough groundbreaking interviews with leading clinicians\, forensic professionals\, attorneys\, and frontline researchers\, Unspeakable Things challenges our understanding of consent\, power\, and the lingering\, often misunderstood effects of trauma and shame. Despite its rarefied setting at the height of fame\, power\, and American media\, Brooke’s story serves as a textbook example of an all-too-common scenario that continues to devastate lives and enable abusers. This book is a powerful re-examination of everything we think we know\, the start to a new conversation\, and–for anyone who has ever felt ashamed\, hopeless\, alone\, and afraid–a light in the dark.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-brooke-nevils-discusses-signs-unspeakable-things-silence-shame-and-the-stories-we-choose-to-believe/
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:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
CREATED:20260318T173412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T174621Z
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Play for all abilities
DESCRIPTION:We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:00-3:00 PM. These are dedicated play hours when we welcome families and children with developmental differences. Play for All Abilities means we stand true to our values of access and inclusion.  \nDuring Play for All Abilities hours\, we adjust our space and programs to provide: \n\nLess crowded space\nQuiet atmosphere with limited stimuli (low lights\, no music\, no microphone)\nProvide space for families to build community and children to make friends\nSensory backpacks\, which include noise-cancelling headphones and sensory toys*\nVisual guide\nNonverbal communication cards\n\nRegular admission applies. Play passes may be used for this event. \nCan’t make it during Play for All Abilities hours? Our sensory backpacks are available any day of the week as a free daily rental\, ask a staff member at check-in!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-play-for-all-abilities/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Craft & DIY,In-Person,Kids,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231655
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T005355Z
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SUMMARY:Third@First: Piano Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed faculty pianists Bernadene Blaha (USC)\, Kevin Fitz-Gerald (USC)\, Sarkis Baltaian (Orange County School of the Arts)\, and First UMC’s own Junko Ueno Garrett (Occidental College) unite to play with eight hands on two pianos! Come hear music by Beethoven\, Rachmaninov\, Moscheles\, Ravel\, and Rossini.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/thirdfirst-piano-extravaganza/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:First United Methodist Church,In-Person,Music
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