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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Acevedo\, in conversation with Yesika Salgado\, discuss Family Lore
DESCRIPTION:From National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo comes the story of one Dominican American family told through the voices of its women \nFlor has a gift: she can predict\, to the day\, when someone will die. So when she decides she wants a living wake—a party to bring her family and community together to celebrate the long life she’s led—her sisters are surprised. Has Flor foreseen her own death\, or someone else’s? Does she have other motives? She refuses to tell her sisters\, Matilde\, Pastora\, and Camila. \nBut Flor isn’t the only person with secrets: her sisters are hiding things\, too. And the next generation\, cousins Ona and Yadi\, face tumult of their own. \nSpanning the three days prior to the wake\, Family Lore traces the lives of each of the Marte women\, weaving together past and present\, Santo Domingo and New York City. Told with Elizabeth Acevedo’s inimitable and incandescent voice\, this is an indelible portrait of sisters and cousins\, aunts and nieces—one family’s journey through their history\, helping them better navigate all that is to come.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-elizabeth-acevedo-in-conversation-with-yesika-salgado-discuss-family-lore/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Steve Furey & Cronies
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Steve Furey & Cronies. Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-steve-furey-cronies/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240912T183505Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: A Going Away Party Play
DESCRIPTION:Mina is throwing a party for her closest friends and for you\, the audience. Over the course of the party\, the friends play games\, reflect on the current American socio-political landscape\, and discover truths about the story of Mina’s parents falling in love and staying in love while fleeing the Iranian Revolution. A Going Away Party Play is a celebration of multicultural identities and an exploration of what it means to leave or lose your home country.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-a-going-away-party-play-6/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T214218Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce and friends
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cat Ce and friends. Live in the California Room! Show Starts at 8pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cat-ce-and-friends-3/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T220512Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Erik Rivera\, Alec Flynn\, Cody Wilkins
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Erik Rivera\, Alec Flynn\, Cody Wilkins. Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 9:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-erik-rivera-alec-flynn-cody-wilkins/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T233000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T221223Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Big Bad Bo Hawkins Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Big Bad Bo Hawkins Comedy Show. Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 10pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-big-bad-bo-hawkins-comedy-show-2/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T110000
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CREATED:20240910T181830Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: E. Katherine Kottaras and Vanitha Swaminathan discuss A Rainbow Inside My Body
DESCRIPTION:Learn yoga\, breathing exercises\, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras! \nWhen I need to know how I am feeling\, I can close my eyes and breathe. \nIn an increasingly stressful world\, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living\, young readers will learn yoga poses\, breathing exercises\, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras. With a playful and imaginative approach\, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda\, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind\, body\, and spirit are balanced\, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way. \nAbout E. Katherine Kottaras: E Katherine Kottaras is the author of two critically acclaimed YA novels\, How to Be Brave and The Best Possible Answer. Currently an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College\, she is also a certified yoga teacher\, personal trainer\, and health coach. She holds master’s degrees in English and Kinesiology. She lives in Southern California. \nAbout Vanitha Swaminathan: Vanitha Swaminathan was raised in Eastern India and learned mindfulness practices from her parents. Twice a year\, she returns to India to help her mother with her yoga practice. She graduated from the University of Sheffield\, UK\, with a master’s degree in education and has taught on two different continents for over forty years. She currently lives in California with her husband\, two sons\, and three grandchildren.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-e-katherine-kottaras-and-vanitha-swaminathan-discuss-a-rainbow-inside-my-body/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T221838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T221838Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Renegade Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Renegade Comedy. Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 6:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-renegade-comedy-3/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T222257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T222257Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Home by 9 Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Home by 9 Comedy Show. Live in the California Room. Show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-home-by-9-comedy-show-5/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T223716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T223716Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Mike Binder & Acquaintances
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Mike Binder & Acquaintances. Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 8:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-mike-binder-acquaintances/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240913T224834Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Irene Tu\, Laurie Douglas\, Cat Ce
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Irene Tu\, Laurie Douglas\, Cat Ce. Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 9:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-irene-tu-laurie-douglas-cat-ce/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Event,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240910T182120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T182120Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day with R.W. Meek\, Sheldon Paul Herman\, and S.Z. Estavillo!
DESCRIPTION:R.W. Meek presents The Dream Collector: Sabrine & Vincent van Gogh – Book Two \nSheldon Paul Herman presents It’s Late: Short Fiction and Poetry \nS.Z. Estavillo presents The Serpent’s Bridge
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-with-r-w-meek-sheldon-paul-herman-and-s-z-estavillo/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240905T232127Z
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SUMMARY:The Monarca Collective: Mujeres De Maiz (Celebrate & Book Signing)
DESCRIPTION:The Monarca Collective invites you to join the Mujeres de Maiz Book Club\, which will meet in person to discuss the new Mujeres de Maiz anthology! Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a meaningful way to connect with other mujeres\, this club offers an inspiring space to share thoughts and questions. Dive into the deep\, decades-long herstory of Mujeres de Maiz with this powerful collection of stories. Books are available for purchase at The Monarca Collective\, and all who pre-register receive 10% off their entire purchase. \n📙  Sunday\, September 29th\, 6PM-8PM (Culminating Celebration & Book Signing) \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-monarca-collective-mujeres-de-maiz-celebrate-book-signing/
LOCATION:The Monarca Collective\, 696 E. Colorado Blvd STE 19\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Mercadito Monarca,The Monarca Collective
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240910T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T182455Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Gareth Higgins and Kathleen Norris discuss A Whole Life in Twelve Movies
DESCRIPTION:Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers–American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins. \nIn A Whole Life in Twelve Movies\, Norris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives–from before birth to death and beyond. \nFeaturing 12 films\, including 2001: A Space Odyssey\, Malcolm X\, and Babette’s Feast\, this book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year. Each chapter recommends additional films and includes discussion questions ideally suited for churches\, small groups\, and book clubs. \nAs readers watch and read\, they will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence\, goodness\, belonging\, vocation\, identity\, success\, generosity\, dealing with conflict\, and what it means to be human. The book outlines a cinematic path toward a deeper spirituality and a more meaningful life for people across the faith spectrum and seekers alike.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-gareth-higgins-and-kathleen-norris-discuss-a-whole-life-in-twelve-movies/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Robin Benway discusses The Girls of Skylark Lane
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner Robin Benway debuts a coming-of-age middle grade novel about friendships\, family\, and discovering the person you’re meant to be. Babysitters Club meets The Sandlot when twin sisters join a ragtag neighborhood girls softball team at a time when growing up could mean growing apart. \nAggie and Jac might be twin sisters\, but lately they haven’t felt the same about anything. While Jac is excited about their move to Los Angeles and a chance to seem cool and mysterious\, Aggie is worried her new locker won’t open\, that Jac could make new friends without her\, and that her friends from home will move on\, leaving her all alone. \nWhen the first day at school ends with an invite to join the neighborhood softball team\, Aggie jumps at the chance to meet the other girls\, even if she has to drag Jac along\, whose own interest in the softball team might have more to do with the captain’s older brother… \nAggie is relieved to learn that each girl is dealing with their own problems and becomes excited at the opportunity to create strong friendships. But as Jac and Aggie grow into different people\, will they be able to hold on to their sisterhood? For life throws the biggest curveball of all: growing up.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-robin-benway-discusses-the-girls-of-skylark-lane/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T114500
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at 11 am for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-4/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173404Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: MG Lord\, discusses Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water
DESCRIPTION:A groundbreaking history of how women found synchronicity―and power―in water. \n“If you’re not strong enough to swim fast\, you’re probably not strong enough to swim ‘pretty\,’” said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century\, tensions between beauty and strength\, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers―none more so than synchronized swimmers\, for whom Williams is often considered godmother. \nIn this revelatory history\, Vicki Valosik traces a century of aquatic performance\, from vaudeville to the Olympic arena\, and brings to life the colorful cast of characters whose “pretty swimming” not only laid the groundwork for an altogether new sport but forever changed women’s relationships with water. Williams\, who became a Hollywood sensation for her splashy “aquamusicals\,” was just one in a long\, bedazzled line of swimmers who began their careers as athletes but found greater opportunity\, and often social acceptance\, in the world of show business. \nNow\, on the fortieth anniversary of synchronized swimming’s elevation to Olympic status\, Swimming Pretty honors its incredible history of grit\, glamor\, and sheer athleticism.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mg-lord-discusses-swimming-pretty-the-untold-story-of-women-in-water/
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:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mike Madrid discusses The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy
DESCRIPTION:An insightful investigation of how and why the two major political parties have failed to appeal to the Latino vote—the largest ethnic voting group in the country—and the impact it will have on American democracy and politics for decades to come. \nIn 2020\, Latinos became the second-largest ethnic voting group in the country. They make up the largest plurality of residents in the most populous states in the union\, as well as the fastest segment of the most important swing states in the US Electoral College. Fitting neither the stereotype of the aggrieved minority voter nor the traditional assimilating immigrant group\, Latinos are challenging both political parties’ notions of race\, religious beliefs\, economic success\, and the American dream. Given their exploding numbers—and their growing ability to determine the fate of local\, state\, and national elections—you’d think the two major political parties would understand Latino voters. After all\, their emergence on the national scene is not a new phenomenon. But they still don’t. \nRepublicans\, not because of their best efforts but rather despite them\, are just beginning to see a movement of Latinos toward the GOP. Democrats\, for the moment\, still win a commanding share of the Latino vote\, but that share is dwindling fast. Now\, in The Latino Century\, veteran political consultant Mike Madrid uses thirty years of research and campaign experience at some of the highest levels on both sides of the aisle to address what might be the most critical questions of our time: Will the rise of Latino voters continue to foment the hyper-partisan and explosive tribalism of our age or will they usher in a new pluralism that advances the arc of social progress? How and why are both political parties so uniquely unprepared for the coming wave of Latino votes? And what must each party do to win those votes? \nBy answering these questions\, The Latino Century explores the true meaning of America at a time of rapid cultural change\, the founding principles of self-government and individual responsibility\, and one man’s journey through a political party that has turned itself inside out.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mike-madrid-discusses-the-latino-century-how-americas-largest-minority-is-transforming-democracy/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T223000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T174601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T174601Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Leslie Liao\, Fumi Abe\, Audrey Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Leslie Liao\, Fumi Abe\, and Audrey Stewart. Live in the California Room! The show Starts at 9pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-leslie-liao-fumi-abe-audrey-stewart/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240926T173930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T173930Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstor: Scott Dominic Carpenter\, in conversation with Joan Meyerson\, discuss Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love
DESCRIPTION:Following his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi\, Midwesterner Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue. \nThis time\, though\, the story starts with sorrow as Carpenter’s wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine\, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it\, the author finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic. \nIt’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures\, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots\, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit\, insight\, and wistfulness\, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude–only to emerge on the other side\, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstor-scott-dominic-carpenter-in-conversation-with-joan-meyerson-discuss-paris-lost-and-found-a-memoir-of-love/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T211500
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T175031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T175031Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Chaunte Wayans\, Maxx Eddy\, Trixx
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy Club presents Chaunte Wayans\, Maxx Eddy\, Trixx. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 7:45pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-chaunte-wayans-maxx-eddy-trixx/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Comedy,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240912T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T183618Z
UID:10007109-1728072000-1728072000@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: A Going Away Party Play
DESCRIPTION:Mina is throwing a party for her closest friends and for you\, the audience. Over the course of the party\, the friends play games\, reflect on the current American socio-political landscape\, and discover truths about the story of Mina’s parents falling in love and staying in love while fleeing the Iranian Revolution. A Going Away Party Play is a celebration of multicultural identities and an exploration of what it means to leave or lose your home country.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-a-going-away-party-play-7/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T231500
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T175430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T175430Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Joe Wong
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Joe Wong. Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 9:45pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-joe-wong/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240926T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T174253Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Stayman-London\, in conversation with Amber Benson\, discusses Fang Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout\, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novel\, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down\, Tess doesn’t believe vampires exist . . . until one walks through her door. \nThe sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped\, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life\, Tess agrees to help\, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines\, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all\, she’s falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile\, back in New York\, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.) \nVisiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream\, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com\, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kate-stayman-london-in-conversation-with-amber-benson-discusses-fang-fiction/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T175900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T175900Z
UID:10007435-1728154800-1728160200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Michael Yo: Do I Lie? Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Michael Yo: Do I Lie? Tour. Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 7:00pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-michael-yo-do-i-lie-tour/2024-10-05/1/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T172053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T172053Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: Persian Music Festival: Behfar Bahadoran
DESCRIPTION:Based on improvisation and composition\, interwoven with Persian poetry\, this Persian Classical Music repertoire invokes short melodic gusheh that\, combine in unique ways to invoke the history behind this still alive and vibrant art form\, handed down over centuries of oral and written tradition.\nPERSIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL\nEnjoy two dynamic and contrasting concerts\, one featuring Persian classical music and one featuring Persian Pop\, in partnership with the RAD Arts Foundation\, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and showcasing immigrant artists. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-persian-music-festival-behfar-bahadoran/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240926T174627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T175100Z
UID:10007468-1728230400-1728237600@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kathleen Glasgow\, in conversation with Alexa Donne\, discuss The Glass Girl
DESCRIPTION:From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw\, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol–and the journey she must take to heal. \nEveryone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house\, her dad needs her to not make waves\, and her ex needs her not to be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother–and now she’s dead. \nThere’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka\, beer\, peppermint schnapps–alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides\, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital\, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella\, reality means rehab. \nGorgeously written and deeply compassionate\, Kathleen Glasgow’s The Glass Girl is a candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction–and what it takes to help them get better.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kathleen-glasgow-in-conversation-with-alexa-donne-discuss-the-glass-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240917T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T172420Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: Persian Music Festival: Gelareh Sheibani
DESCRIPTION:Known as “Pop-e Irani” or “Iranian pop\,” this concert blends modern Western musical elements with traditional Iranian melodies and poetic lyrics\, creating a unique and evocative sound featuring catchy melodies\, rhythmic beats\, and emotionally resonant lyrics exploring love\, life\, and cultural identity that appeals to a global community.\nPERSIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL\nEnjoy two dynamic and contrasting concerts\, one featuring Persian classical music and one featuring Persian Pop\, in partnership with the RAD Arts Foundation\, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and showcasing immigrant artists.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-persian-music-festival-gelareh-sheibani/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240926T175412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T175412Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Red Hen Press Poetry Night featuring Abi Pollokoff\, Jason Schneiderman\, and Christian Teresi\, in conversation with Rob Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Rob Arnold is a CHamoru poet\, essayist\, and arts leader whose work has appeared in Ploughshares\, Hyphen\, Gettysburg Review\, Poetry Northwest\, RED INK\, Harpur Palate\, and Solstice\, among others. His work has been anthologized in New CHamoru Literature and Na’huyong: An Anthology of CHamoru Literature\, and has received support from the Somerville Arts Council\, the Jack Straw Cultural Center\, and Artist Trust. He lives in Brooklyn\, NY\, where he serves as Executive Director of Poets House. \n\nAbi Pollokoff is the author of night myths • • before the body (Red Hen Press\, forthcoming 2025). TriQuarterly nominated her work for a Pushcart\, and her poems can also be found in The Seventh Wave\, Denver Quarterly\, and Radar\, where she was a finalist for the Consiton Prize. She has been supported by the Jack Straw Cultural Center\, Hugo House\, The Seattle Review of Books\, and other organizations. Currently\, Abi is the managing editor for Poetry Northwest Editions and works in publishing. She received her MFA from the University of Washington. Find her at abipollokoff.com. \n\nJason Schneiderman’s fifth collection of poems\, Self Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire will be published by Red Hen Press in 2024. He is also the editor of the anthology Queer: A Reader for Writers (Oxford UP 2016); his book of essays Nothingism: Poetry at the End of Print Culture will be published by the University of Michigan Press Poets on Poetry imprint in 2025. His poems and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies\, including The Penguin Book of the Sonnet\, and three installments of Best American Poetry. His awards include the Emily Dickinson Award from the Poetry Society of America\, the Jerome J. Shestack Award from The American Poetry Review\, and a Fulbright Fellowship from the Fulbright Foundation. He is longtime co-host of the podcast Painted Bride Quarterly Slush Pile and has been a guest host for The Slowdown. He is Professor of English at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and teaches in the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. \n\nChristian Teresi is the author of What Monsters You Make of Them (forthcoming in fall 2024 from Red Hen Press). His poems\, essays\, and translations have appeared in many journals\, including AGNI\, The American Poetry Review\, Blackbird\, The Kenyon Review\, Literary Hub\, and Narrative. He lives in Washington\, DC where he works on international education and public diplomacy initiatives. Read more about him at christianteresi.com.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-red-hen-press-poetry-night-featuring-abi-pollokoff-jason-schneiderman-and-christian-teresi-in-conversation-with-rob-arnold/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T124211
CREATED:20240912T183713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T183713Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court Pasadena: A Going Away Party Play
DESCRIPTION:Mina is throwing a party for her closest friends and for you\, the audience. Over the course of the party\, the friends play games\, reflect on the current American socio-political landscape\, and discover truths about the story of Mina’s parents falling in love and staying in love while fleeing the Iranian Revolution. A Going Away Party Play is a celebration of multicultural identities and an exploration of what it means to leave or lose your home country.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pasadena-a-going-away-party-play-8/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Live Theatre
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