Name: Small Business Saturday Takeover
Start: 2023-10-23T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-10-23T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Playhouse Village

Featured Activities

Cheeseburger Week: Jan 25-31

A Night Out in Playhouse Village Feb 11

Lunar New Year at USC PAM Feb 15

Amadeus Feb 11-Mar 15

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October 2023
Vroman’s: Doggo Day at Vroman’s Bookstore: Artist Catia Chien and Pasadena Humane present The Longest Letsgoboy (Personalized Commemorative Edition) and Parking Lot Pet Adoption Drive

October 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am In-Person Event

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Artist Catia Chien’s THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY is a profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days. "As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and […]

Free
Ice House Comedy: Storytime with Shondalia & friends

October 21, 2023 @ 7:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Story Time with Shondalia & Friends is a storytelling show where every comic prepares 2 real stories and the audience will choose which story they want to hear. The stories are TRUE, PERSONAL tales of things that have actually happened to the comics.

$25
The Mixx: SODA STEREO Tributo en vivo y Baile co stereotypos

October 21, 2023 @ 8:00 pm In-Person Event

The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

The Mix Pasadena presents Noche de un gran tributo a los leyendas del rock Latino. SODA STEREO con el mejor tributo por STEREOTYPOS tocando todos tus hits favoritos.

$10
Ice House Comedy: Auguste Derose-Jones & Jokers

October 21, 2023 @ 9:30 pm In-Person Event Ice House Comedy: Auguste Derose-Jones & Jokers

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Auguste Derose-Jones & Jokers. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

$20
Ice House Comedy: Brendan Fitzgibbons

October 21, 2023 @ 9:30 pm In-Person Event Ice House Comedy: Brendan Fitzgibbons

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Brendan Fitzgibbons. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

$25
Pasadena Heritage: “Craftsman Architectural Sub-Styles” a Lecture and Presentation by John Ripley

October 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm In-Person Event

Pasadena Heritage The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, United States

Craftsman residential architecture encompasses several major sub-styles, ranging from the original Stickley version to the Swiss Chalet style and other variants. Being able to recognize the sub-styles can increase the pleasure of viewing the buildings and enhance restoration accuracy. Pasadena historian and author John Ripley will use current and historical images to illustrate the development […]

$25 – $44
Walktober: Art and Architecture Tour of the Playhouse Village

October 22, 2023 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm In-Person Event

Playhouse Village Park 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, United States

Join Council Member Jason Lyon, on a twilight exploration of Pasadena's Playhouse Village! Named for the Pasadena Playhouse, a renowned live theater venue since 1925, this area has been a cultural hub since the 1920s. It's full of art installations, murals, and architecture representing a wide range of styles and time periods. On this walking […]

Free
The Mixx: Rocky Horror Picture Show

October 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm In-Person Event

The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

We know you are shivering with anticipation . . . LA’s only and original Rocky Horror Picture Burlesque Show is Back by popular demand! The Rocky Horror Picture Burlesque Show and Sing Along return to The Mixx for a special matinee feature. Enjoy the iconic cult classic film on the largest High Definition […]

$25
Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans

October 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Witness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training to hone their craft. Past Cool Beans U […]

$15
Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans Comedy (Late Show)

October 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Witness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training to hone their craft. Past Cool Beans U […]

$15
Ice House Comedy Presents: Dannon Green and friends

October 23, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Dannon Green and Friends! Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

$20
Small Business Saturday Takeover

October 23, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm In-Person Event

Playhouse Village Pasadena, CA, United States

When your travels take you to Pasadena this shopping and holiday season, visit our small shops and get a taste of the local flavor! Every time you grab a coffee from a neighborhood brewer or buy a gift from a local shop, you're getting an authentically Pasadena experience. #ShopPasadena. To promote everything Pasadena's neighborhoods have […]

Free

Events listed are subject to change according to local health officer recommendations pertaining to COVID-19. If you have questions, please check with the event organizer.

Information on our events calendar is provided as a free service for the public, and events being displayed are not endorsed by Playhouse Village Association, unless otherwise noted. We strive to ensure that the information is as complete and accurate as possible; however, due to circumstances beyond our control, event information may, on occasion, change or be omitted. If in doubt, check with the organizer of an event to confirm its information.

October 2023