Playhouse Village Association

Drawn2art: Anime & Cartooning
2023-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Drawn2art, 20 S. Oakland, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
This November Drawn2art invites kids ages six and up to learn to draw their favorite American and Japanese-style cartoons at Anime Camp!

Vroman's: Scott Eyman discusses Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided
2023-11-10 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplin’s fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War Two, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold.
Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US from a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland, and made his last two films in London
In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, bestselling author Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. This is a perceptive, insightful portrait of Chaplin and of an America consumed by political turmoil.

Ice House Comedy: Dusted Company
2023-11-10 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Dusted Comedy. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Dannon Green and friends
2023-11-10 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Dannon Green. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Comedy Madness
2023-11-10 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Comedy Madness with Michael Quu. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's: Special Storytime featuring Sasha Mayer presents Squash, the Cat
2023-11-11 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Squash, who looks a lot like the vegetable, is an early-breakfast, lots-of-naps kind of cat. Maggie is a wake-up-late, wild-playdate kind of girl. Despite their differences, they are the best of friends. That is until one day Squash confuses Maggie’s new toy for a dangerous beast and makes a terrible mistake. An unbelievably BIG MISTAKE. Now Squash is a can’t-face-Maggie kind of cat, and Maggie is a wishes-she-had-her-toy kind of girl. But the thing about best friends is, one way or another, they always a way back to each other.
In this story of accountability and forgiveness, these cute characters help kids learn the important lesson of owning up to your actions and being able to accept an apology. Best friends fight and teaching young readers how to deal with it when it happens, is an invaluable social emotional learning skill. Squash and Maggie show kids how easy it can be.

USC PAM: Conversation@PAM: The Evolution of Printmaking in the 21st Century
2023-11-11 11:00 - 14:30 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join USC Pacific Asia Museum for an engaging conversation that explores the significance of printmaking in today’s digital age. Discover how artists are reshaping traditional techniques and forging new paths as they come up with their own rules to redefine the art of printmaking. Keynote speakers include multidisciplinary artist and USC Roski professor Marisa Mandler, Self Help Graphics printmaking artist Miyo Stevens-Gandara, Los Angeles Printmaking Society artist Michelle Rozic, and printmaking artists Kiyomi Fukui Nannery. This program will be moderated by Haven Lin-Kirk, Dean and Professor, USC Roski School of Art and Design.

Following the conversation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a screen-printing workshop hosted by Self Help Graphics. This program is in partnership with Roski School of Art, Self Help Graphics, and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society

Ice House Comedy: Laughter Extravaganza
2023-11-11 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laughter Extravaganza hosted by Alan Blackman. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: The Shindig Show with Tom Arnold
2023-11-11 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Shindig Comedy hosted by Jimmy Shin with special guests Tom Arnold and Darren Carter. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx: Live tribute to MORRISSEY & The SMITHS with Maladjusted
2023-11-11 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents a special live tribute to MORRISSEY and The SMITHS with Maladjusted live on stage. Dance and sing along to all your favorite Morrissey and The Smiths Hits.

Ice House Comedy: The Elijah Howard Show
2023-11-11 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents The Elijah Howard Show. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Sean Porter and Friends
2023-11-11 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Sean Porter and Friends. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

USC PAM: Free 2nd Sunday at USC PAM
2023-11-12 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join USC PAM for free events and activities every 2nd Sunday of the Month. Be sure to check their schedule to see their hourly schedule.

SCCM: Native America Storytelling Series: “We are water protectors” read by Lucy Alfaro
2023-11-13 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Hamiinat! SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from them about the ancestral lands that we occupy, native culture, and language in this native-led storytelling and craft series for families with children 8 years and younger.
Bio: Lucia Alfaro serves as the Secretary of the FTBMI. She is a descendant of the Santa Clarita, San Fernando, and Antelope valleys. Her passions include protecting and preserving FTBMI homelands through her seat on the Tataviam Land Conservancy.
About the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians:
The citizens of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) are the people of northern Los Angeles County. After thousands of years, foreign powers began colonization in the late 1770s with the arrival of the Spanish followed by the establishment of Mexico and the United States. Despite settler colonization, the Tribe continues to operate as a tribal community.
The Tribe originates in the lineages, villages, and cultures of the period that came before the establishment of Mission San Fernando in 1797, from which their ancestors received the name Fernandeño during enslavement by the Spanish. The Native Americans that were taken to the Mission originally inhabited the villages originating in the Simi, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys. After the Mission period, they became known as the Fernandeño historical Indian tribe. The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is comprised of the descendants of that historical tribe of Fernandeños.

Run With Us: Friendsgiving Potluck
2023-11-13 18:00 | Run With Us, 235 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Run with us is hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck bring drinks and snacks and get to know your local running community. The weekly Monday night run will start at 6PM followed by a Friendsgiving potluck. All participants meet up in the parking lot of Run with Us Pasadena.

Vroman's: Lee Goldberg, in conversation with Tod Goldberg, discusses Calico
2023-11-13 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
There’s a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . . The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away.
But it’s the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption.
Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance.
His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identity a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm.
Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past . . . and a past that’s not her own . . until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.

Vroman's: Comedian Maria Bamford Signing for "Sure I'll Join Your Cult"
2023-11-14 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Maria Bamford is a comedian’s comedian (an outsider among outsiders) and has forever fought to find a place to belong. From struggling with an eating disorder as a child of the 1980s to navigating a career in the arts (and medical debt and psychiatric institutionalization), she has tried just about every method possible to not only be a part of the world but to want to be a part of it.
In Bamford’s signature voice, Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult, brings us on a quest to participate in something. With sincerity and transparency, she recounts every anonymous fellowship she has joined (including but not limited to: Debtors Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous), every hypomanic episode (from worrying about selling out under capitalism to enforcing union rules on her Netflix TV show set to protect her health), and every easy 1-to-3-step recipe for fudge in between.
Singular and inimitable, Bamford’s memoir explores what it means to keep going and to be a member of society (or any group she’s invited to) despite not being very good at it. In turn, she hopes to transform isolating experiences into comedy that will make you feel less alone (without turning into a cult following).
This ticketed event is a signing only and tickets include a copy of Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult, to be picked up and check in the night of the event.

Music at Noon: Esther Yune and Susan Kim-Pedroza, piano 4-hands
2023-11-15 12:10 - 12:40 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Enjoy a free concert every Wednesday presented by Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s Music at Noon Program which features new artists every week. Music at Noon is a great way to get out into the community and spend time in the beautiful Playhouse Village. This week’s performance showcases Esther Yune and Susan Kim-Pedoza.

Landmark Theatre: Filmmaker Focus Yorgos Lanthimos: Dogtooth
2023-11-15 19:00 - 19:30 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark theatres present Filmmaker’s Focus, a 4-film retrospective from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, leading up to the release of his new feature POOR THINGS! Titles screen on select Wednesdays from November 15 through December 13, and all seats are only $5!
Wed, November 15: DOGTOOTH (2009)
Wed, November 29: THE LOBSTER (2015)
Wed, December 6: THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER (2017)
Wed, December 13: THE FAVOURITE (2018)

Vroman's: Shibani Mahtani & Timothy McLaughlin, in conversation with Ben Rhodes, discuss Among the Braves
2023-11-16 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Hong Kong was an experiment in governance. Handed back to China in 1997 after 156 years of British rule, it was meant to be a carve-out between hostile systems: a bridge between communism and capitalism, authoritarianism and liberal democracy. “One country, two systems” kept its media free, its courts independent and its protests boisterous, designed also to convince Taiwan of a peaceful solution to Beijing’s desire for reunification.
Yet this formulation excluded Hong Kong’s own people, their future negotiated by political titans in faraway capitals. In 2019, an ill-conceived law spear-headed by a sycophantic leader pushed millions to take to the streets in one of the most enduring protest movements the world has ever seen. Xi Jinping responded with a draconian national security law that sought not only to end the demonstrations but quash the “problem” of Hong Kongers’ identity and desire for freedom.
Reverend Chu, who believed Hong Kong had to carry the spirit of students at Tiananmen Square, saw his silver-haired comrades who birthed the city’s modern pro-democracy movement handcuffed and taken from their homes. Tommy, an art student radicalized into throwing Molotov cocktails, watched “braves” like him brutalized by police before his own arrest prompted him to flee. Finn epitomized the decentralized nature of the movement and its internet-fueled victories, but online anonymity couldn’t stop his life from unravelling. Gwyneth could predict her eventual fate when she chose to give up her career as a journalist to stand for election as an opposition candidate, and did it anyway.
In Among the Braves, Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin tell the story of Hong Kong’s past, and what the sacrifices of its people mean for global democracy’s shaky foundation.

Ice House Comedy: Schaub & Friends
2023-11-16 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Schaub & Friends. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx: Free Beatles Tribute Happy Hours
2023-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join The Mixx for a live tribute to The Beatles with a matinee show during Happy Hour.
E﻿njoy delicious discounted drink and food specials.

Ice House Comedy: Blake Bartee and friends
2023-11-17 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Blake Bartee and Friends. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Willie Barcena
2023-11-17 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Willie Barcena. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Mullet Time w/ Bear Badeaux
2023-11-17 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Mullet Time with Bear Badeaux. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Wollhaus: Learn to Crochet
2023-11-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Always wanted to learn to crochet? Need a Refresher? In this class presented by Wollhause Pasadena, students learn the basic crochet stitches and begin a pair of fingerless mitts. No previous experience needed!

SCCM: Author reading of James Connor's new book 'Take Courage With You'
2023-11-18 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Southern California Children’s Museum is excited to welcome local author James Connor or an in-person author to read his new book, “Take Courage With You” on Saturday November 19, 2023, at 10:30 AM. In “Take Courage With You,” James Connor weaves a powerful narrative that takes readers on a transformative journey. The story imparts invaluable life lessons, emphasizing the importance of courage when confronting challenges and adversities. With compelling images and engaging storytelling, Connor delivers a message that will resonate with both young learners and adults alike.
About James Connor:
James Connor, aka Artist JConnor, was raised in Seattle, Washington. With a deep-rooted love and passion for music, he pursued his dreams by obtaining a degree in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. As an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter, James found solace in writing music and poetry, which eventually led him to pen his first children’s book titled “Take Courage with You.” Driven by a mission to make a positive impact, Connor has dedicated 17 years of his life to teaching students from kindergarten to 8th grade, with the last 5 years spent at Chandler School, a private school in Pasadena. He firmly believes in empowering young minds and nurturing their musical talents. Alongside his teaching career, James has had the privilege of traveling the world, showcasing his gospel vocals, and performing as a background singer for various renowned artists.

Vroman's: Storytime featuring Jennifer Gray Olson presents Party Pooper
2023-11-18 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Every party has a pooper. You may not have wanted one. You certainly did not invite one. But, inevitably, every party will have one. So what should you do?
Maybe you can interest the pooper in a game? Hopefully the pooper doesn’t lay down in defeat in the middle of your Twister mat… oh, there he goes. Directly on the blue dot you needed.
Perhaps you can entice the pooper with a delicious, scrumptious cake? Unless the pooper sticks his booger-y fingers directly into the layer you were most excited to eat… sigh.
Oh, I know what to do! Let’s. Party. HARDER.
Until… things get taken too far. Then it might be time to take a step back and do the hardest thing of all: apologize.
In Party Pooper, Jennifer Gray Olson tackles complex SEL themes with expertise, grace, and laugh-out-loud humor. It’s a thoughtful, yet entertaining examination that has equal empathy for the party goers and, of course, the party pooper.

Ice House Comedy: Kiki Yeungs Night Out
2023-11-18 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Kiki Yeung’s Night Out! Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Raw & Organic Comedy
2023-11-19 18:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Raw & Organic Comedy! All ticket sales go toward Magen David Adom Israel’s National Emergency Services. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.
