Playhouse Village Association

Boston Court: Shih-Wei Wu & Red Eye 2 Tokyo
2023-04-01 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
SHIH-WEI WU & RED EYE 2 TOKYOBoston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening of adventurous music that blends the dynamic sounds of Japanese folk instruments with jazz. Ranging from the meditative Zen flute solo (shakuhachi) to taiko/drum kit battle, the ensemble continues to bring new sonic expression that challenges and honors their individual cultures and traditions.

Ice House Comedy: Eddie Ifft & Friends
2023-04-01 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Eddie Ifft and friends are at the Legendary Room at the Ice House Comedy Club! Don’t miss Brett Goldstein, Asif Ali, Maronzio Vance, Justine Marino, and Mark Serritella.
Doors Open One Hour Before Show.

Ice House Comedy: Schaub & Friends
2023-04-01 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Schaub & Friends featuring Adam Carola, Erik Griffin, Nicky Paris, and Jade Catta-Preta live in the Legendary Room!
Doors open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Unrivaled
2023-04-02 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Acting after the conclusion of the performance.

Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans Adult Showcase
2023-04-02 19:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Witness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training honing their craft. Past Cool Beans U Grads have gone on to appear on Netflix, Comedy Central, comedy festivals and comedy clubs across the country, and have been featured on SiriusXM. You don’t want to miss this hilarious show, and your chance to be the first to see these comedic all-stars!
Doors open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (Pay What You Choose)
2023-04-03 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This is a pay-what-you-choose performance.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (AAPI Affinity Night*)
2023-04-06 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
*This performance of Unrivaled is an Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Night, a dedicated space for the AAPI community to experience this play
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (Community Matinee)
2023-04-08 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
All tickets are $5 for this special community matinee performance.

Boston Court: Unrivaled - Then & Now
2023-04-09 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
This special engagement event will feature readings from Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji and Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book to provide a deeper understanding of the real Murasaki and Sei, and the brilliance and legacy of their writing. These excerpts will be paired with readings by contemporary AAPI poets writing in Los Angeles today to honor the legacy of poetry from the Heian Period all the way to 2023 Los Angeles.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-04-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios on every second and fourth Thursday. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park. Please bring your own water bottle.
Basecamp Fitness
High intensity Interval Training- Full Body workout.
This all-in, high-energy group workout packs a supercharged calorie burn into just 35 minutes, alternating between heart-thumping cardio to strength moves, modified to your level. Following this workout get focused on 10 minutes of core exercises.Register for the free class at www.playhousevillage.org/fitness

Boston Court: Unrivaled
2023-04-13 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Design after the conclusion of the performance.

Boston Court: Sords/Walz/Durkovic Trio
2023-04-14 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Andrew Sords (violin), John Walz (cello), and Timothy Durkovic (piano) return to Boston Court with a dazzling program that includes works by Brahms, Robert and Clara Schumann, and Mendelssohn.
PROGRAM
Johannes Brahms: Sonatensatz (violin + piano)
Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor
INTERMISSION
Robert Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 (cello + piano)
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 70
Program subject to change.

Pasadena Playhouse: Eleri Ward - Acoustic Sondheim
2023-04-14 20:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
New York City-based actor, singer, and musician Eleri Ward brings her “harmonious marriage of musical theater and indie folk music” (Forbes) to the Pasadena Playhouse Courtyard, highlighting her swirling harmonies and original point of view.

FUMC: Third@First Concert
2023-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The ninth season of the Third@First concert series offers something for everyone: from Schubert to Schumann, from distinguished women composers to outstanding young musicians. Join us for excellent music performed in First United Methodist Church’s historic sanctuary in the Pasadena Playhouse district.
“4 Hands on 1 Piano” Vicki Ray and Junko Ueno Garrett
Piano duets began as a way to enjoy music at home before recorded music was common. Later, piano duets made their way into the concert hall as composers created works intended to exploit the possibilities of four hands playing on one piano. In this duet program, you will learn how great American composers have utilized this versatile style.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (Student Night)
2023-04-15 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This is Student Night performance. This night also feature post-show Illuminations discussions about Acting after the conclusion of the performance

Boston Court: Oakwood Brass Chamber Ensemble
2023-04-21 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Oakwood Brass brings to Boston Court a unique blend of music for brass quintet, featuring brilliant Renaissance fanfares, luxurious Argentinian tangos, flourishing Spanish marches, and lyrical Russian romanticism.
Selections include works by Malcolm Arnold, JS Bach, Jaime Teixidor Dalmau, Victor Ewald, Astor Piazzolla, Samuel Sheidt, and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Pasadena Playhouse: Talking Sondheim
2023-04-22 12:00 | CA
A virtual class series for anyone interested in learning more about Stephen Sondheim, his works, and how he flipped the script on the American musical theater. Taught by Sondheim expert and scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, students of all ages will be immersed in the masterful theater creator’s brilliant rhymes, diving deep into legendary songs like “Finishing the Hat” (Sunday in the Park with George), “Send in the Clowns” and “The Miller’s Son” (A Little Night Music). Whether you’re a musical theater lover who “just doesn’t get Sondheim” or a certified fanatic who knows every word to every song, this class is for you.
Session #3: Sondheim on Sondheim
APRIL 22, 2023
12:00 PM
Is this real life? Have some fun exploring autobiographical elements in the works of Stephen Sondheim, as well as his denials that any exist (save a very few).

Boston Court: Unrivaled
2023-04-22 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Directing after the conclusion of the performance.

Pasadena Playhouse: Song by Song by Sondheim
2023-04-22 16:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Song by Song by Sondheim is a special musical presentation bringing together community choirs from all over LA to sing the works of Sondheim. Featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA, Pasadena Chorale, VOX Femina LA, and ACABELLA (Academy of Music for the Blind), this once-in-a-lifetime choral celebration will be held at the First United Methodist Church and will be FREE to the public!

Ice House Comedy: Football is Sexy NFL Draft Party
2023-04-27 16:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
FOOTBALL IS SEXY is hosting an NFL Draft Party like no other in the beautiful California Room at the Ice House Comedy Club. Watch the draft live on a giant HD video wall. After the broadcast the party continues with a live DJ. Raffles and cool giveaways throughout the night. Come early and stay late. Your $10 ticket includes 1 FREE item (up to $15 value) from the Ice House delicious food and drink menu. Your 1 Free item also counts towards the club’s 2 item minimum.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios on every second and fourth Thursday. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park. Please bring your own water bottle.
Space B.A.R. Wellness
Breath Work & Cold Plunge
Learn about holotropic style breath work that will increase lung capacity and serve as a high intensity workout for your lungs. After breathwork, their expert coaches will guide you through a cold plunge and help you connect to your breath and build resiliency by helping you regulate your nervous system.
Register for the free class at www.playhousevillage.org/fitness

Ice House Comedy: Matt Iseman
2023-04-28 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Matt Iseman for one night only live in the California Room at the newly renovated Ice House Comedy Club!
Door open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Patrick Galvin
2023-04-28 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Bay Area violinist Patrick Galvin makes his live Boston Court debut with a program of works for solo violin by composers including J.S. Bach, Eugene Ysaÿe, Florence Price, Grazyna Bacewicz, and selections from “Six Tasty Caprices” by Korine Fujiwara.

Ice House Comedy: Long Time No See
2023-04-28 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Long Time No See featuring Ali Macofsky, Ian Edwards, Asif Ali, Brandon Wardell, J.D. Witherspoon, Ashley Hesseltine, Alfred Robles, Brittany Schmitt, and Noah Findling live in the Legendary Room!
Doors Open One Hour Before Show.

Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce & Friends
2023-04-28 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Cat Ce & Friends featuring Samantha Hale, Jodie Miller, Blake Bartee, Klein Boyz, Brandon Johnson, Jessica Winther and Brian McDaniel.
Doors open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Gloria Cheng
2023-04-29 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening of new music! The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist Gloria Cheng performs works by Thomas Adès, Zhou Long, Phyllis Chen, four-hands works by David Lang (joined by David Kaplan), and John Adams’s monumental minimalist masterpiece, the rarely performed “Phrygian Gates.”

Ice House Comedy: The Unknown Comic
2023-04-29 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
The Unknown Comic for one night only at the Legendary Room at the Ice House Comedy Club. It’s Saturday Night Fever 70’s disco night with DJ Special K spinning all your groovy faves!

Pasadena Playhouse: Sondheim Unscripted
2023-05-05 20:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Impro Theatre’s Sondheim UnScripted is a completely improvised “musical revue” in the style of one of Broadway’s most acclaimed artists, Stephen Sondheim. The on stage cast and improvising piano virtuoso work together as an ensemble to create songs with the intricate rhymes, soaring counter melodies, and complex themes that are all hallmarks of Sondheim’s work, creating a wholly original, thrilling musical revue so closely resembling Sondheim’s work, you’d swear you knew the songs even though they’re completely made-up on the spot for every performance.
Performance is at Carrie Hamilton Theatre at Pasadena Playhouse.

Pasadena Playhouse: Talking Sondheim
2023-05-06 12:00 | CA
A virtual class series for anyone interested in learning more about Stephen Sondheim, his works, and how he flipped the script on the American musical theater. Taught by Sondheim expert and scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, students of all ages will be immersed in the masterful theater creator’s brilliant rhymes, diving deep into legendary songs like “Finishing the Hat” (Sunday in the Park with George), “Send in the Clowns” and “The Miller’s Son” (A Little Night Music). Whether you’re a musical theater lover who “just doesn’t get Sondheim” or a certified fanatic who knows every word to every song, this class is for you.
Session #4: A Little Night Music
MAY 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Let’s take a closer look at Sondheim’s only bonafide hit, “Send in the Clowns” as an example of prosody (how music and lyrics fit together). In addition, the class will explore how a song sung by a minor character, “The Miller’s Son,” might articulate the theme of the show.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-05-11 17:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park.
ANYTIME FITNESS
Strength & Conditioning Body Weight Bootcamp
Use your own bodyweight for exercises to create resistance and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, as well as coordination.
