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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Joseph Fink\, in conversation with Mara Wilson\, discusses & signs The Nudge: A Psychological Thriller
DESCRIPTION:A purchase of the book from Vroman’s is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible.\nA new horror novella from the creator of Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead featuring original illustrations from Night Vale series artist Jessica Hayworth. \nOn the open road\, evil doesn’t chase you. It waits . . . \nLate one night\, a wounded man checks into a remote roadside hotel. He’s running from something he can’t explain or escape. And over the course of a night\, he’ll tell the hotel’s proprietor how his life fell apart. \nIt started with his wife. Subtle changes. Smiles that didn’t belong to her. Then violence–sudden\, intimate\, almost casual. Therapy offered hope. Recovery seemed possible. Until it wasn’t. He believes a hidden influence has attached itself to him\, one that never forces\, never commands. It whispers. It suggests. Nudges people toward their worst impulses. \nNow the man wanders the country as a fugitive\, hoping to break free from the evil that’s wormed its way into him. But as our narrator’s story unfolds\, he begins to question whether he’s fled far enough . . . \nTense\, atmospheric\, and chilling\, The Nudge is a slow-burn tale of suspense that will linger like a whisper in the dark\, long after the story is over. \nCan’t make it to the event but still want a signed copy? Pre-order your signed copy here.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T210000
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy Club: Alfred Robles
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents a live taping of Alfred Robles. \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm. \nShow Starts at 7:30pm.  \n21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom.\ \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-club-alfred-robles/2026-09-01/1/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T224626Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Andre Hardy\, in conversation with Mark Sarvas\, discusses & signs Tear the City Down
DESCRIPTION:This debut novel from a former NFL player is a hard-hitting\, heart-wrenching crime novel that brilliantly blends elements of jazz\, football\, and a gritty portrait of a city divided–perfect for fans of S.A. Cosby and Walter Mosley. \nColtrane Davis is at once a knight and a hustler. He has risen to wealth and success\, graduating from San Diego’s back alleys to the halls of power through his partnership with Saul Sollman\, a crooked kingmaker among the city’s elite. Running multimillion-dollar scams with Saul\, he has been Saul’s fixer\, but now he wants out of the hustle so that he can focus on his teenage daughter’s burgeoning tennis career and finally be the dad he has always wanted to be. \nBut when the Los Angeles Chargers’ star running back vanishes one evening before a big game\, Coltrane is drawn into an investigation of what happened by Saul and his protégé\, the player’s agent; the stakes escalate with a gut-punch when the trail leads into San Diego’s underworld of drugs and prostitution and reveals clues to the disappearance of his daughter’s best friend\, whose loss has haunted him. \nTorn by the unreconcilable demands of the life he can’t seem to quit and the fierce desire he has to protect his own\, Coltrane brings himself and his loved ones to the brink of destruction in his quest to free himself once and for all of Saul’s control–and focus on what really matters: family.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-andre-hardy-in-conversation-with-mark-sarvas-discusses-signs-tear-the-city-down/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sonali Kolhatkar discusses & signs Breaking Ice: Community Defense Against State Terror and Maga Fascism
DESCRIPTION:A gripping\, on-the-ground account of the growing movement against state violence\, featuring interviews with those on the frontlines of the fight for immigrant justice and what it means to belong. \nFeatures a foreword by Salvadoran American journalist and author Roberto Lovato. \nA war is being waged on the streets of the United States of America: MAGA’s violent anti-immigration regime is being challenged by a growing national movement dedicated to protecting communities and reversing racist and authoritarian policies. In Breaking ICE\, award-winning journalist Sonali Kolhatkar presents her conversations with over a dozen movement organizers\, lawyers\, artists\, labor leaders\, and scholars on the frontlines of the fight. Through their courageous stories\, Kolhatkar documents the impact of ICE violence\, workplace raids\, mass surveillance\, and intimidation tactics\, and how communities from Maine to California are organizing for a better world. Our present actions will not only determine the nature of American demographics from here on out\, but also whether the future of the United States will look like an open multiracial democracy or a fascist police state. \nFeatures conversations with: Pablo Alvarado\, Nikki Marín Baena\, Eduardo Delgado\, Adela de la Torre\, Shannon Gibney\, Ron Gochez\, David Huerta\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Robin D. G. Kelley\, Josefina Lopez\, Leonardo Martinez\, Christine Neumann-Ortiz\, Viet Thanh Nguyen\, Favianna Rodriguez\, Luis Rodriguez\, Ruben Torres\, Richard Wallace\, Yohuru Williams\, and Kent Wong. Foreword by Roberto Lovato.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sonali-kolhatkar-discusses-signs-breaking-ice-community-defense-against-state-terror-and-maga-fascism/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Sara Kehaulani Goo discusses & signs Kuleana: A Story of Family\, Land\, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i
DESCRIPTION:Set in one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes\, Kuleana is the story of an award-winning journalist’s effort to hold on to her family’s ancestral Hawaiian lands—and find herself along the way. \n“A powerful story of land\, belonging\, loss\, and survival that challenges us all to think about what we are responsible for.” —Rebecca Nagle\, bestselling author of By the Fire We Carry \nFrom an early age\, Sara Kehaulani Goo was enchanted by her family’s land in Hawai‘i. The vast area on the rugged shores of Maui’s east side—given by King Kamehameha III in 1848—extends from mountain to sea\, encompassing ninety acres of lush\, undeveloped rainforest jungle along the rocky coastline and a massive sixteenth-century temple with a mysterious past. \nWhen a property tax bill arrives with a 500 percent increase\, Sara and her family members are forced to make a decision about the property: fight to keep the land or sell to the next offshore millionaire. When Sara returns to Maui from the mainland\, she reconnects with her great-uncle Take and uncovers the story of how much land her family has already lost over generations\, centuries-old artifacts from the temple\, and the insidious displacement of Native Hawaiians by systemic forces. \nPart journalistic offering and part memoir\, Kuleana interrogates deeper questions of identity\, legacy\, and what we owe to those who come before and after us. Sara’s breathtaking story of unexpected homecomings\, familial hardship\, and fierce devotion to ancestry creates a refreshingly new narrative about Hawai‘i\, its native people\, and their struggle to hold on to their land and culture today.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sara-kehaulani-goo-discusses-signs-kuleana-a-story-of-family-land-and-legacy-in-old-hawaii/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T163000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Arts & Crafts Embroidery with Natalie Richards
DESCRIPTION:Roycroft Master Artisan and instructor\, Natalie Richards will lead a one-day workshop on Arts & Crafts embroidery on Saturday\, September 5th. \nThe class will be geared toward not only individuals new to embroidery but attendees who have taken previous embroidery workshops. The class will focus on perfecting prominent stitches present in historic Arts & Crafts textiles. \nEach participant will receive a kit that includes linen with a marked design\, amble embroidery thread\, hand-dyed silk thread\, photographs\, written instructions\, and illustrated instructions. The different stitches will be demonstrated in class\, followed by hands-on application with assistance from Natalie. Attendees will leave with the confidence to complete the embroidery project at home.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-arts-crafts-embroidery-with-natalie-richards/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Dan Werb discusses & signs Our Wild Familiars: How Animals Are Adapting to Cities and Reshaping the Natural World
DESCRIPTION:A dazzling journey into the hidden lives of synanthropes\, the wild animals who’ve found ingenious ways to survive and thrive in human communities—from award-winning writer and scientist Dan Werb \nSynanthropes have always been an immutable part of the tapestry of our lives. They are the reason we hear birdsong in the morning and skittering throughout the day\, and why we take such pains to fix lids to our garbage cans. But they are so much more than that\, too: epidemic vectors\, churners of soil\, ecosystem evolvers\, spiritual lodestars\, and\, sometimes\, sharp-toothed marauders making their way through our most intimate spaces with cruel intent. But beyond their quotidian impact on our lives\, synanthropes have a critical part to play in how our communities are shaped and how sustainably they function. These creatures are ambassadors from nature\, arbiters of our planet’s future\, and a key influence on our species’ ongoing evolution; and recently\, something essential has shifted with them. \nWe are in a fraught era of environmental disruption\, habitat destruction\, and human population expansion that is ravaging formerly wild and untouched habitats. That’s caused us to become ever more inundated with synanthropes\, which are bringing delight\, chaos and danger to our doorstep. These species\, so long dismissed\, are forcing us to reckon with them—from the hundreds of thousands of raccoons in urban spaces that spread our refuse no matter how many “raccoon-proof” bags and bins we invent\, to the invasive kudzu plants that grow a foot a day\, enveloping houses\, telephone poles\, trees\, and any other structures into their green abyss. Now\, as urban spaces increasingly become wild spaces\, we have a choice: continue to resist them by any means necessary\, or take the opportunity to promote a more harmonious coexistence. \nThrough vivid storytelling\, Our Wild Familiars brings to spectacular life the world’s most successful synanthropes\, from bats\, raccoons\, and crows\, to some of its weirdest\, including the Giant Pacific Octopus. Acting as a guide to the curious\, Werb reveals how the cracks in our millennia-long efforts to shield ourselves against the outside world might just lead us to a new and necessary balance with nature—or to an ever more savage future.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dan-werb-discusses-signs-our-wild-familiars-how-animals-are-adapting-to-cities-and-reshaping-the-natural-world/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Stayman-London\, in conversation with Maurene Goo\, discusses & signs See You Next Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:From the bestselling author of One to Watch comes a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of The West Wing and When Harry Met Sally\, featuring two campaign staffers who agree on their politics\, but disagree on everything else. \n“A West Wing love story with Heated Rivalry storytelling . . . all of the heat of an enemies-to-lovers romance with the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a political drama . . . charming\, propulsive\, topical.”–Iman Hariri-Kia\, bestselling author of Female Fantasy \nIn every election\, they’re the issue. \nAnya Katz is Type A and highly driven with unfaltering morals; she’s never met a group project she wouldn’t rather do all by herself. Gabe Hunt is a staggeringly handsome and charming golden boy who’ll do whatever it takes to win. At work on Democratic campaigns\, Anya and Gabe fight about everything–but how long can they fight their undeniable attraction? \nSee You Next Tuesday follows Anya and Gabe through a decade of elections\, from all-night phone banks and piles of greasy takeout to glitzy celebrity fundraisers and presidential debates. They say politics is the art of making change\, but working in politics changes you–and Anya and Gabe navigate dizzying highs and devastating lows in their professional and personal lives as they evolve from enemies to grudgingly respectful colleagues to best friends to lovers . . . to bitter rivals. \nWith breakneck banter\, sizzling chemistry\, and clear-eyed optimism\, See You Next Tuesday is an uplifting and addictive portrait of two lovers passionately working to make history–if only they can overcome their own.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kate-stayman-london-in-conversation-with-maurene-goo-discusses-signs-see-you-next-tuesday/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T193000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: The Visit
DESCRIPTION:A DESPERATE TOWN. A DETERMINED WOMAN. AN IMPOSSIBLE OFFER.  \nWhen the richest woman in the world returns to her struggling hometown\, she’s ready and willing to rescue it from ruin… on one condition. In this haunting\, twisted\, and truly grotesque comedy\, an entire community is forced to confront an unthinkable question: how far are you willing to go for a billion dollars? \nFollowing the triumphant run of Amadeus\, Tony Award-winners JEFFERSON MAYS and DARKO TRESNJAK return to the Playhouse for another gripping and truly unmissable theatrical event. \n\n\nThe Visit is presented with generous philanthropic support from The David Lee Foundation and Season Sponsors Ellen and Harvey Knell and Tammi and Lenny Steren.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-the-visit/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T203000
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SUMMARY:El Portal: Annual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting
DESCRIPTION:El Portal’s famous annual event returns for a special evening celebrating a wide range of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. Every bottle tells a story\, and guests are invited to discover the flavors and traditions behind each pour. \nThe celebration takes place in the courtyard with live music\, raffles\, bocadillos (appetizers)\, and\, of course\, mucho tequila!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/el-portal-annual-tequila-mezcal-tasting/
LOCATION:El Portal Restaurant\, 695 East Green Street \, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:El Portal,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michelle Berenfeld discusses & signs Lessons from a Lost Republic: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us about This American Moment
DESCRIPTION:A lively pocket history of the Roman Republic’s collapse–and its unsettling echoes in our own political moment. \nAmericans are obsessed with Rome. Billionaires and manosphere pundits wax on about its military might\, its gladiators\, its emperors\, its greatness. \nBut we’re telling ourselves the wrong story. \nIn this sharp\, eye-opening account\, classics professor Michelle Berenfeld redirects our gaze. The Roman Empire isn’t the lesson–the Roman Republic is. Nearly five centuries of representative government\, undone by forces that should sound familiar: wealth and power concentrated in the hands of elites\, rampant political violence\, endless expansionist wars\, and a Senate that normalized emergency measures until it had nothing left to protect. One by one\, aspiring strongmen seized what the Senate had surrendered\, stretching the limits of their legal power\, using the military against their own people\, undermining elections\, and killing their enemies–until one of them\, Augustus\, gained total control and became an emperor. \nBerenfeld’s argument is both clarifying and urgent: Rome’s slide into autocracy was not inevitable–and neither is ours. Smart\, spirited\, and packed with revelatory detail\, Lessons from a Lost Republic is a wake-up call two thousand years in the making\, a reminder that the republic is ours to protect.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michelle-berenfeld-discusses-signs-lessons-from-a-lost-republic-what-ancient-rome-can-teach-us-about-this-american-moment/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Sandra Equihua reads from & signs Hola\, Lola! to the Bodega: A Bilingual First Words Book/¡hola\, Lola! a la Bodega: Un Libro Bilingã1/4e de Primeras Palabras
DESCRIPTION:A bilingual picture book from the Emmy Award-winning creator of El Tigre\, featuring a spunky girl on a mission at the local bodega for her grandfather’s birthday. With over 100 first words in English and Spanish! \nUn libro bilingüe\, de la creadora de la serie El Tigre: las aventuras de Manny Rivera\, y ganadora de un premio Emmy\, protagonizado por una niña alegre con una misión en la bodega para el cumpleaños de su abuelito. ¡Con más de 100 primeras palabras en inglés y español! \nIt’s Abuelito’s birthday\, and Lola must go to the neighborhood bodega to get a candle for his cake! But there’s just so much at the store that catches Lola’s eye\, from the fresh fruits and vegetables to the delicious sandwiches at the deli counter–not to mention the sweet breads and paletas. \nLittle ones will lose themselves in the aisles along with Lola as she delves into all areas of the bodega. English and Spanish labels introduce young readers to all the common foods and items found at the grocery store. \nEs el cumpleaños del abuelito de Lola\, y ella debe ir a la tiendita de la esquina a comprarle ¡una vela para el pastel! Pero hay tanto que ver en la tienda que se distrae\, desde la fruta fresca y los vegetales hasta los sándwiches en los mostradores. ¡Y no hay que olvidar el pan dulce y las paletas! \nLos pequeños se perderán en los pasillos junto con Lola mientras ella explora la bodega. Las etiquetas en inglés y español introducen a pequeños lectores a todas las comidas y los artículos que se encuentran en una tienda.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sandra-equihua-reads-from-signs-hola-lola-to-the-bodega-a-bilingual-first-words-book-ahola-lola-a-la-bodega-un-libro-bilinga1-4e-de-primeras-palabras/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T203000
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Punchlines\, Prost\, and Forever Inked in Stone
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy: Punchlines\, Prost\, and Forever Inked in Stone \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6pm \nShow starts at 7pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-punchlines-prost-and-forever-inked-in-stone/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203854Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, local musician Jason Luckett has brought artists together to showcase their talent. 2nd Saturday Jazz Night was created as a space for artists to experiment\, collaborate\, and share their gifts with the local community. Once a month\, guests experience an eclectic mix of musicians and vocalists designed to make them smile\, sing along\, and connect with neighbors. \nHappening every Second Saturday from 8:00–10:30 PM\, this intimate showcase invites the community to enjoy live music in a welcoming setting. A suggested $25 donation directly supports the artists. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase\, with proceeds reinvested into creating and sustaining space for artists and the community. Seating is first-come\, first-served. Doors open at 7:30 PM. \nJason Luckett is a musician and has released multiple albums and performed globally. Known primarily as a singer and guitarist\, his music effortlessly mixes elements of the classic singer-songwriters with the jazz\, soul and samba he grew up hearing at home. Over the years\, Jason has played\, recorded or shared the stage with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder\, Tracy Chapman\, BB King\, Jeff Buckley\, The Indigo Girls\, Melissa Etheridge\, Russell Ferrante (Yellowjackets)\, and members of Bauhaus\, The Red Hot Chili Peppers\, Lenny Kravitz’s band\, The Count Basie Orchestra\, Tears for Fears\, Sheryl Crow’s band and others. \nArchetype Yoga is a perfect venue to host and bring people together! An airy loft space located in the heart of the Playhouse Village offering daily yoga classes\, workshops and retreats. A studio that is focused on building community on and off the mat in addition to supporting local artists. \nWe look forward to having you join us in our space\, meet local artists and be in community.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/second-saturday-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T231605Z
CREATED:20260817T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T231605Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Marie Miranda Cruz discusses & signs A Boy Called Hero
DESCRIPTION:A time-travel adventure story about finding ways to make a difference\, connect with others\, and be true to yourself no matter where (or when) you are. \nTwelve-year-old Hero Del Rosario isn’t happy about staying with his grandfather in the Philippines while the rest of his family takes a trip back to the States. He’s always been the overlooked one\, the one who gets left behind\, the one who–despite his name–is nothing special. But when he’s transported more than a century into the past\, he suddenly has bigger problems. \nIt’s 1892\, and the Philippines is controlled by Spain. Hero doesn’t know how he got here or how to get home. Luckily\, he meets two kids his age–his great-great-grandfather\, Teo\, and Teo’s twin sister\, Olivia–who take Hero under their wing. \nHero’s ancestors are secretly resisting the oppressive colonial government and working for Philippine independence. Their current mission: distributing copies of a banned book that promotes revolutionary ideas. Soon\, Hero is drawn into this work . . . and discovers that he may be able to live up to his name after all. \nAs the Spanish authorities close in\, Hero must act fast to save his family and the seeds of revolution―without losing his chance to return to his own time.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marie-miranda-cruz-discusses-signs-a-boy-called-hero/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T173500Z
CREATED:20260818T173500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T173500Z
UID:10015843-1789326000-1789331400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy Club: Sinbad
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy Club presents Sinbad! \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6pm \nShow starts at 7pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nRanked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All Time\,” actor and comedian\nSinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. Throughout his incredibly successful career\nas a standup comedian\, Sinbad has starred in two Comedy Central specials and four HBO comedy\nspecials. As an actor\, Sinbad has been featured in leading roles in such films as JINGLE ALL THE WAY and\nGOOD BURGER\, and on the FX super series\, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-club-sinbad/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T160652Z
CREATED:20260818T160652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T160652Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kaitlin Reilly\, discusses & signs Look What You Did
DESCRIPTION:A page-turning debut thriller for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Megan Lally about a teen who must confront her own buried trauma to clear her friend’s name of murder and expose the dark secrets of her small town. \n“I know about Will….I know what he did that night” \nAfter the tragic death of golden boy Will Ashford\, everyone in town is in mourning. Or almost everyone. Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie couldn’t be more relieved. Because she knows Will’s veneer of perfection hid something dark and dangerous. It was a truth she learned one night at the Ashford house and swore never to tell. \nBut her plan is threatened when she starts receiving texts from an unknown number. Someone knows the secret Mackenzie has tried so hard to hide–and they are determined to reveal it. \nWhen Mackenzie’s former best friend is found dead\, she is convinced the anonymous texter is connected to her murder\, and she will stop at nothing to find them. But doing so will mean confronting the trauma she’s fought so hard to suppress and exposing the dark secrets her town has tried to keep buried–or risk being the next girl dead.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kaitlin-reilly-discusses-signs-look-what-you-did/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260817T190259Z
CREATED:20260817T190259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T190259Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: What Makes a Craftsman a Craftsman?
DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Fire destroyed most of the historic central core of Altadena. In that core were hundreds of craftsman homes\, four by Louis B. Easton\, a couple of Greene and Greene’s\, and homes by dozens of lesser or unknown designers. Some were lovingly restored and maintained\, others soldiered on for decades unrestored\, adapted\, or lived in. They were each and all loved for their history; the stories the walls could tell us about our past\, the materials and technologies once available\, now unusual or unavailable. \nNow the question is: In the wake of the fire’s destruction\, can a new home\, built of different technologies to different codes\, out of different materials\, still be a “Craftsman”? Is a “Craftsman” house a set of elevations and details\, or is it the result of a philosophy applied? \nThe lecture and discussion will be led by Steven S. Lamb\, who serves as an official advisor to Rebuild Altadena\, offering deep expertisein community advocacy\, historic preservation\, and traditional residential design. A long-time Altadena Town Council member and preservation consultant\, Steven has been a long-trusted voice for thoughtful\, place-based rebuilding in the San Gabriel foothills.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-what-makes-a-craftsman-a-craftsman/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172013Z
CREATED:20260818T172013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172013Z
UID:10015841-1789588800-1789594200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Mexican Independence Day w/ Varsity Vic
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Mexican Independence Day with Varsity Vic! \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm. \nShow starts at 8pm.  \n21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat in the showroom. \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-mexican-independence-day-w-varsity-vic/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172956Z
CREATED:20260818T172956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172956Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: All Things Must Laugh
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents All Things Must Laugh! \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 8pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-all-things-must-laugh/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172554Z
CREATED:20260818T171204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172554Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy:  New World Disorder w/ Francesca Fiorentini
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents New World Disorder with Francesa Firoentini! \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 7:30pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-66th-anniversary-show-2/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T175206Z
CREATED:20260818T175206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T175206Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cid & Rocky Present
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cid & Rocky. \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 9:30pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cid-rocky-present/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161103Z
CREATED:20260818T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161103Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore - Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Draw Hours : 9 – 11 a.m. and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nLunch/Break : 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPlease click here to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!\nPlease eat and stay hydrated prior to donation.\nFor any questions regarding donating blood\, please call Huntington Hospital’s Blood Donor Center at (626) 397-5422.\nAll donors will receive a $10 giſt card to In-N-Out or Starbucks for their\nlifesaving donation
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-blood-drive/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161955Z
CREATED:20260818T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161955Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Caroline L. Perry & Sydney Hanson read from & sign I Am Not Grumpy! (Critter Complaints)
DESCRIPTION:In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns are the Worst!\, this laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of I Am Not Happy! gives voice to a black rain frog who swears she’s not grumpy–despite what her expression may suggest! \nWith a cozy burrow\, puddles to play in\, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs\, this black rain frog is the happiest amphibian in the land…so why does everyone think she’s grumpy? Sure\, she may have a permanent pout that you might call a serious case of “Resting Frog Face\,” but this sulky squeaker is as content as can be. Don’t you believe her? \nThe cheerful little frog teaches her animal neighbors to not judge a critter by its cover in this hilarious and heartwarming story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-caroline-l-perry-sydney-hanson-read-from-sign-i-am-not-grumpy-critter-complaints/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203430Z
CREATED:20260817T203430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203430Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena ARTWalk
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Arts is excited to be partnering with the Playhouse Village to bring back the beloved Pasadena ARTWalk for its 18th year. \nFeaturing over 180 hand-selected artisans with a focus on fine art\, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including visual art and photography\, original fashion and jewelry design\, paper goods\, innovative home decor and housewares\, food\, and much more. \nJoin us on Green Street [between Los Robles and El Molino] in the heart of Playhouse Village for a weekend celebrating handmade artistry!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-artwalk/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162217Z
CREATED:20260818T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T162217Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Alina Chau discusses & signs Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from classic Chinese adventure Journey to the West\, Alina Chau’s bright new adaptation centers on the Monkey King’s wild beginnings and brings one of mythology’s most unforgettable troublemakers to life in a whole new way. \nSun Wukong wasn’t born in the usual way–he hatched from an egg atop Hua Guo Mountain\, full of big dreams and an even bigger attitude. With a shape-shifting staff\, a cloud he can ride like lightning\, and an unstoppable belief in himself\, Wukong isn’t just another monkey . . . he’s the Monkey King. \nWhen word of his wild powers reaches the Heavenly Realm\, the gods try to keep him close to prevent any chaos. But Wukong didn’t come all this way to play by someone else’s rules. And when he decides to shake things up\, the skies themselves might not be ready for the storm he’s about to unleash. Can one monkey’s mischief really cause an uproar in heaven? \nCombining Alina’s sumptuous\, dreamy art with a faithful\, respectful adaptation of a favorite mythical tale\, Uproar in Heaven still manages to be as much fun as a barrel full of monkeys.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alina-chau-discusses-signs-monkey-king-uproar-in-heaven/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161500Z
CREATED:20260818T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161500Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  TICKETED - Dolph Lundgren\, presents Fights Worth Fighting
DESCRIPTION:Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV\, Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films—including producing\, writing\, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the scenes. \nIn this deeply personal account\, Lundgren opens up about his upbringing in Sweden\, his rise from a chemical engineering student to a martial arts champion\, and his eventual transformation into an international movie star. He explores the pressures of fame\, the emotional and physical toll of life in a cutthroat industry\, and his private struggles. Now\, as he faces his most difficult challenge yet—a fight against cancer—Lundgren reflects on the cost of survival and what it truly means to keep going. \nMore than just a Hollywood memoir\, Fights Worth Fighting is a guide to resilience. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Be Useful\, it blends life lessons with personal storytelling\, offering practical insights on discipline\, reinvention\, and the importance of mental and emotional strength. \nLundgren’s story arrives at a time when audiences crave authenticity. This isn’t just the tale of a movie star—it’s a call to arms for anyone struggling with their own battles. Candid\, inspiring\, and unexpectedly vulnerable\, Fights Worth Fighting shows us that real strength isn’t just about winning—it’s about continuing the fight when no one’s watching. \nThis is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Fights Worth Fighting to be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-dolph-lundgren-presents-fights-worth-fighting/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260818T174656Z
CREATED:20260818T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T174656Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cat Ce!\nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM!\nIce House doors open at 6:30pm.\nShow Starts at 9pm.\n21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom\nLineups are subject to change.\n\nCat Ce is a Chinese American actress\, comedian\, writer\, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Join Cat as she takes you on a hilarious journey of her misadventures as a Chinese American comedian growing up in Hollywood. Cat Ce’s hour comedy special album by ComedyDynamics is now streaming on Amazon Prime & Apple TV\, Dish\, Direct TV\, Google\, Youtube(VOD) Vimeo.\n  \nCat Ce is also featured as a social media influencer in the hit video game NBA 2K24 & NBA2k25. Her car skits comedy videos has over 150 million views on social media platforms.\n  \nAn actress\, comedian\, writer\, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles\, Ce’s digital comedy content has generated over 150 million views across platforms. The comic appears as an influencer character in NBA 2K24 and NBA 2K25 and has also been seen in TV and film projects likeFX’s Snowfall and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Comics Unleashed on CBS.\n  \nAs a stand-up\, she has performed throughout major comedy clubs across the United States as well as internationally. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Cat Jam in the Car\, recorded in her custom baby-blue Porsche Taycan\, and recently started the podcast-style live show Sexy Secrets with co-host Silvia Saige\, which featured Russell Peters\, Tiffany Haddish\, and Brad Williams in its inaugural episode. You can find more on Cat’s website
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cat-ce/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Food,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162515Z
CREATED:20260818T162515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Reading Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group explores contemporary fiction -– long and short -– from a diverse selection of writers.  Enjoy lively discussions at our one-hour meetings.  Our Fiction Reading Group is free and inclusive – there are no requirements nor criteria to join. We announce upcoming titles 3-6 months in advance and choose titles that are available in paperback.  Drop by our next meeting! \nSeptember’s pick is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held inside Vroman’s Bookstore on the second floor in the event space.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-reading-group-remarkably-bright-creatures/
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:20260923T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T211500
DTSTAMP:20260818T170700Z
CREATED:20260818T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170700Z
UID:10015839-1790192700-1790198100@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy:  66Th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 66th Anniversary of Ice House Comedy Club. \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 7:45pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-66th-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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