Boston Court: Flutist Sarah Shin
2025-12-08 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Vibrant and eclectic flutist Sarah Shin, who played with Lizzo at the Met Gala, shares her artistry in a voyage through the centuries of solo flute music.

Landmark Theatres: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
2025-12-09 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark Theatres invites guests to experience these Holiday Essentials with family and friends the way they were meant to be seen — on the Big Screen at Landmark Theatres. Be social and have fun! Titles screen on the dates and showtimes shown below, and all seats are only $5 for Paid Loyalty Members!

Vroman's Bookstore: Nadia Davids discusses & signs Cape Fever
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From award-winning South African author Nadia Davids comes a gothic psychological thriller set in the 1920s, where a young maid finds herself entangled with the spirits of a decaying manor and the secrets of its enigmatic owner.
I come highly recommended to Mrs. Hattingh through sentences I tell her I cannot read.
The year is 1920, in a small, unnamed city in a colonial empire. Soraya Matas believes she has found the ideal job as a personal maid to the eccentric Mrs. Hattingh, whose beautiful, decaying home is not far from The Muslim Quarter, where Soraya lives with her parents. As Soraya settles into her new role, she discovers that the house is alive with spirits.
While Mrs. Hattingh eagerly awaits her son’s visit from London, she offers to help Soraya stay in touch with her fiancé, Nour by writing him letters on her behalf. So begins a strange weekly meeting where Soraya dictates and Mrs. Hattingh writes–a ritual that binds the two women to one another and eventually threatens the sanity of both.
Cape Fever is a masterful blend of gothic themes, folk tales, and psychological suspense, reminiscent of works by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Daphne du Maurier, and Soraya Matas is an unforgettable narrator, whose story of love and grief is also a chilling exploration of class and the long reach of history.

Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon: David Lee Ruest, violin, and Taro Wayama, guitar
2025-12-10 12:10 - 12:45 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Pasadena Presbyterian church presents Music at Noon, David Lee Ruest, violin, and Taro Wayama, guitar!

Vroman's Bookstore: Fiction Reading
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Atrium Building, 709 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
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!
This month’s pick is Real Americans by Rachel Khong.

Holiday Music @ Vroman’s with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music!
2025-12-13 13:00 | Vroman’s Stage, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, Select a Country:
Jazz faculty from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music perform a variety of holiday classics. This program is presented in partnership with our friends at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
Musicians: Danny Janklow (saxophone), Sam Hirsh (piano), Ahmet Türkmenoğlu (bass)

Pasadena Playhouse: Jingle & Mingle
2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Pasadena Playhouse presents Jingle and Mingle: A Holiday Concert, a joyful seasonal celebration featuring students from the Playhouse’s classes of all ages. Audiences can enjoy a heartwarming blend of song, story, and performance, including a Frozen megamix, personal storytelling, festive numbers from the Playhouse Singers, and a lively audience singalong that captures the holiday spirit Playhouse style.

Vroman’s Bookstore & PJ Library of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys Present: Dara Henry reading from & signing Hanukkah Pajamakkahs
2025-12-14 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A lively picture book celebrating holiday traditions, the patience of parenting, sibling relationships, and children’s fondness for pajamas, along with a fun, read-aloud, new book to help everyone celebrate the holiday together – in, or out, of pajamakkahs.
When Ruthie receives pajamakkahs for Hanukkah, she loves them so much she refuses to take them off–for all eight nights. But as they get smeared and stained, splattered and smudged, Ruthie’s determined to show her parents she can stay spotless.
With globs of humor, a big splatter of love, and out of the gift-box creativity, Hanukkah Pajamakkahs is a fresh, new celebration of a special holiday.

Holiday Music @ Vroman’s with The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere!
2025-12-14 13:00 | Vroman’s Stage, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, Select a Country:
The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere is what happens when 16(ish) ukes of wildly varying shapes, sizes, and questionable backgrounds fall into the hands of an equally eclectic group of humans. This isn’t your average ukulele group—it’s a genre-bending ensemble that plays the unexpected with charm, energy, and joy.
The UOWH takes on music never meant for four little strings: think new wave anthems, dance-pop bangers, torch song heartbreakers, Top 40 hits, and deep cuts from the collective musical subconscious. The result? Unexpected, unrestrained, and undeniably entertaining.
Over the years, The UOWH has rocked local venues like El Cid, The Bootleg, The Coffee Gallery, and The Autry Museum. They have a soft spot for school fairs, fundraisers, retirement homes, community festivals, weddings, and the occasional sketchy traveling circus. Their antics and passion are even the subject of the documentary STRUMMERS.
The UOWH is ukulele-fueled mayhem on a mission to surprise, delight, and every now and then, baffle. We guarantee you’ve never heard ukuleles like this.

Landmark Theatres: Retro Replay: Elf
2025-12-16 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Experience these Holiday Essentials with family and friends the way they were meant to be seen — on the Big Screen at Landmark Theatres. Be social and have fun! Titles screen on the dates and showtimes shown below, and all seats are only $5 for Paid Loyalty Members!

Vroman's Bookstore: Dec 18 Christmas Paper Craft Workshop with Joel Stern
2025-12-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a Christmas paper craft workshop on Thursday, December 18th, from 4-5pm! Participants will be making origami evergreen trees and five-pointed stars, as well as pop-up cards using characters from Joel’s book, In the Holly Jolly North Pole.
Joel is the author of Into the Deep Blue Sea, Into Starry Outer Space, and many other papercraft books. His art has been featured in movies, commercials, and on television. Visit his website here.

Chanukah Menorah Parade & Celebration
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Chabad of Pasadena and Playhouse Village Foundation invite you to a joyous Chanukah Celebration as we illuminate the night with a spectacular menorah car parade, public menorah lighting, and festive activities for the whole family! The excitement kicks off at 5 pm with a dazzling car parade, starting at Chabad of Pasadena and winding its way through the charming streets of Pasadena. As the parade concludes, gather at Playhouse Village Park for a magical celebration featuring a grand menorah lighting, Chanukah arts and crafts for kids with Drawn2Art, and the delicious aroma of hot latkes and donuts filling the air. This free event promises to be a festive evening, spreading the warmth and light of Chanukah throughout the community. Don’t miss out on this enchanting celebration of the Festival of Lights!
The car parade begins at 5:00 PM at Chabad of Pasadena, located at 1090 E. Walnut St., and ends with a celebration at 6:00 PM at Playhouse Village Park, situated at 701 E. Union St.

Holiday Music @ Vroman’s with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music!
2025-12-20 13:00 | Vroman’s Stage, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, Select a Country:
A brass quintet with friends and faculty from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music perform a variety of holiday classics. This program is presented in partnership with our friends at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
Musicians: Mike Zonshine (trumpet), Mike Davis (trumpet), Melia Badalian (horn), Lori Stuntz (trombone), Blake Cooper (tuba)

Holiday Music @ Vroman’s with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music!
2025-12-21 13:00 | Vroman’s Stage, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, Select a Country:
PCM faculty member Natalie Brejcha is joined by The Scotti Old Time Family String Band to perform a variety of holiday classics. This program is presented in partnership with our friends at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
Musicians: Natalie Brejcha (fiddle) and The Scotti Old Time Family String Band

Ice House Comedy: A Christmas Night w/Annie Bosko
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Get ready for a magical holiday evening as country sensation Annie Bosko brings her powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and festive spirit to The Ice House! Enjoy holiday classics, original songs, and unforgettable moments—plus a surprise special guest

Ice House Comedy: Mas Locos Holiday Special
2025-12-26 21:30 - 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Mas Locos: Holiday Special. Live in the Legendary Room. 2-drink minimum.

Pasadena Heritage: Annual Architectural Legacy Tour: Historic Churches
2025-12-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage presents the Churches of Pasadena Walking Tour, inviting guests to explore Playhouse Village and discover some of the city’s most architecturally significant churches. This guided experience highlights a variety of historic sanctuaries, each with its own distinct architectural style and rich history. Knowledgeable docents lead participants along a 2.5-hour walking route—just over 2 miles—featuring notable design details, festive holiday decorations, and select opportunities to step inside and view church interiors.
For the comfort of all attendees, dogs are not permitted on Pasadena Heritage walking tours. Please note that tours take place rain or shine.
Members may enter code “MEMBER” at checkout; membership status will be verified.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
2026-01-02 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laugh Bombs. Live in the California Room. Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. The show starts at 9:30pm.

Prepare for a wild ride of high-risk, high-reward comedy that’s as raw as it is hilarious. Watch as gifted comedians swing for the fences: delivering gut-busting punchlines one moment, then BOMBING gloriously the next. Because in comedy, it’s about the thrill, the timing, and the unforgettable moments that come when everything goes “BOOM!” in the best possible way.

Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
2026-01-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents The Twin New Year Show. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 4:30pm. Show Starts at 7:30pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom**

Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
2026-01-03 21:30 - 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents The Twin New Year Show. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 4:30pm. Show Starts at 9:30pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom**

Third@First: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2026-01-17 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Third@First’s support for local music students continues with the California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley’s vocal and instrumental ensembles celebrating MLK Day with Gospel music and works by Black composers.

A Night Out in Playhouse Village
2026-02-11 17:00 - 20:30 | CA
Playhouse Village Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to A Night Out in Playhouse Village at the legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena – an evening for the community to come together and enjoy comedy, food, silent and live auctions. This event is made possible through the generosity of our host, Johnny Buss and the Ice House, and our Lead Sponsor Lagerlof Cares.
A Night Out in Playhouse Village seeks to raise funds to support Playhouse Village Foundation’s efforts to build community in the heart of Pasadena. The event will raise funds specifically to support free events this summer at Playhouse Village Park, streetscape projects, community art, and more.
As the cultural heart of Pasadena, Playhouse Village envisions walkable streets, an exciting mix of retail and entertainment destinations, bustling restaurants, thriving employers and institutions, historic and contemporary housing, and a wide array of free events – all combining to create a dynamic urban village in the heart of Pasadena.

Third@First: The Belrose Duo Plays Romantic Favorites
2026-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
David Garrett (cello) and Junko Ueno Garrett (piano) offer the beloved Rachmaninov Sonata and favorite encore pieces.

Third@First: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
2026-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Hit Celtic band Sligo Rags returns for another joyful concert of Irish music.

Third@First: Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
2026-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
One of LA’s favorite choral groups returns to Third@First.

Third@First: Hers: Music Ensemble
2026-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
A newly formed group dedicated to the empowerment and uplifting of female identifying musical artists. This concert, featuring award-winning vocalists Karen Hogle Brown and Tamara Bevard and pianist Jennie Jung, will present vocal selections by celebrated LA female composers including Reena Esmail, Zanaida Robles, Dale Trumbore and many more.

Third@First: Christoph Bull, Organ
2026-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
World-renowned organist Christoph Bull will play an eclectic program ranging from the classics to new works to the cinematic. Performance painter Norton Wisdom, will interpret the music through painting in real time.

Third@First: Piano Extravaganza
2026-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
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.
