Wolhaus: Knitting Foundations
2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Always wanted to learn to knit? Need a refresher? In this class,0 you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your knitting journey. No previous experience is required!
Cost $40

Monarca Sol Collective: Starting your Wellness Practice: Plactica and Zine Making Workshop
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:30 | The Monarca Collective, 696 E. Colorado Blvd STE 19, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Join Monarca Sol Collective Saturday, April 19, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Monarca Sol Collective (Pasadena, CA) for a sacred gathering where storytelling, reflection, and zine-making become tools for healing. Explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, honoring the people, places, and practices that nourish us.
This is more than a workshop—it’s a ceremony of remembering that we are whole, our culture heals, and we are worthy of joy, liberation, and care.
Register now & reclaim your wellness! Only 12 spots are available.

Vroman's Bookstore: 19 William Archila reads from & signs his poetry collection S is For, with special guests Michelle Bitting, Amaud Jamaul Johnson & Luis J. Rodriguez, moderated by Douglas Manuel
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
S is For is an investigation by poet William Archila of the Central American migrant crisis haunted by the past of the civil war in El Salvador, the meanings of family spirits, and trees disappearing to urban sprawl–always wielding the voice of the immigrant, the refugee, and the ever-present exile as a weapon against invisibility and displacement. Inventive and compassionate, Archila’s poems navigate the meanings of family spirits, weeds and wildflowers, and the irreverence to lay down roots with our dead. The collection expresses the importance of an inner voice from the perspective of exile–people with no country, no language, ghosts split between present and past, between home and foreign. In a variety of forms–quasi-sonnet, sestina, ekphrastic, syllabic, lyric, memorial–the poems create a bridge between flaws and fractures, between the northern region of Central America and the beloved north which is the US. S is for: every letter never uttered, but evoked.

First United Methodist Church: Third@First: Observance Through Music
2025-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
First United Methodist Church presents Third@First: Observance Through Music. Intimate and meditative, three unaccompanied Bach Cello Suites will be played by three LA leading cellists to observe the holy weekend.

AC Hotel: Live Music: K. Emeline R&B Soul Pop
2025-04-19 18:00 | AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
It’s now possible to book a stay in Playhouse Village—AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena is officially open for business. Guests and locals alike can unwind with a drink at one of their stylish lounges and drop in for live music every Friday and Saturday night.

Hello You're Welcome: Spring Equinox
2025-04-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Hello You’re Welcome, 445 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Hello You’re Welcome teams up with @girl.dinner.la to present an intimate sit-down dining experience in celebration of spring and new beginnings. Girl Dinner creates space for women and non-binary folks to forge meaningful friendships over a shared meal. Proceeds from the evening will support @altadenabev as they work toward reopening after the Eaton Fire—an essential hub for food and beverage lovers (ourselves included). Gluten-free and vegan options will be available upon request. This event is proudly sponsored by EAT Marketplace @eatmarketplace.

Vroman's Bookstore: Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life Release Party!
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Please note: Emily Henry will not be in attendance for this event. (You should still come though!)
Join Vroman’s Bookstore for a fun-filled night as we celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s latest book, Great Big Beautiful Life!
We will kick off the night at 6 pm with activities, with raffles through the evening, and then Romance Trivia at 7pm.
Activities will include:

Friendship Bracelet Bar
Photo Backdrop
Activity Station with cootie catchers and more!

Romance Trivia (7 pm-8 pm)

This will be individual trivia, with the 1st place winner receiving a $25 Vroman’s Gift card and a special Emily Henry goody bag. (We will have prizes for the runners-up too!)
The topic will be Romance Trivia (emphasizing movies and books) with a bonus round specific to Emily Henry’s books. The winner of the bonus round will get an Emily Henry goody bag.

This is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options:

General Admission to the event (including a party starter pack) + 1 copy of Great Big Beautiful Life that will be handed out at check in.
General Admission to the event (including a party starter pack)

Pasadena Heritage: Ian Whitcomb
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Janet Klien and bassist Marquis Howell, of the inimitable “Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys,” along with Ian’s widow, Regina Whitcomb, will review the life and music of Altadena’s own Ian Whitcomb on the anniversary of his passing. An alumnus of the British Invasion, with his 1965 song You Turn Me On reaching #8 on the Billboard Top 100, Ian and his ukelele inspired others like Tiny Tim. He won a 1998 Grammy for his Titanic: Music Heard on The Fateful Voyage. After invading America, Ian spent most of his life in Altadena as the grand master of folk accordion, ukulele, Ragtime, and other important early American styles. He served as Grand Marshal of the Doo-Dah Parade in 1999, was a regular “Parlor Boy,” and hosted the Ian Whitcomb show on internet radio until his passing in April 2020 from complications of a stroke. His wife, Regina, lost their home and Ian’s archive in the Eaton Fire this past month. We thought it was a great time to celebrate the life and work of this music preservationist and Pasadena/Altadena treasure! Expect to hear great Early Americana music while learning more about Ian’s life and work.

AC Hotel: Live Music: Sierra Blax
2025-04-25 17:00 | AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States

Ice House Comedy: Carlos Mencia
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Carlos Mencia!
Comedian Carlos Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies. He has recently gone back to his comedic roots on his No Hate No Fear comedy tour, sharing his newest material with smaller, more intimate audiences. As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both the day-to-day and the newsworthy events, Carlos is never lacking in material; he recently shot two stand-up specials due out later this year. Carlos will also reprise his role as Felix Boulevardez in Disney+’s “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family.” The show is heading into its second season.

Mencia comes from a humble background, born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the 17th of 18 children. His parents sent him to the United States when he was three months old, where he was raised in the Maravilla Projects in Los Angeles by his aunt and uncle. In his early teens, Mencia moved back to Honduras. When Mencia returned to Los Angeles, he showed such educational prowess that he pursued a career in engineering. But an amateur night at the world-renowned Laugh Factory comedy club would change his path, and a career in comedy began. He became a regular at The Comedy Store, performing nightly. After he found success on the Los Angeles comedy circuit, Mencia was named International Comedy Grand Champion from Buscando Estrellas (the Latin version of Star Search), eventually landing on shows such as “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” and “An Evening at the Improv.”

Pasadena Heritage: Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon To Preserve Wildfire History
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The recent fires have had a profound impact on our communities, altering landscapes and erasing parts of our shared history. Join Pasadena Heritage for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon at Blinn House on April 26 to help document and preserve what was lost.
Participants will upload photos, expand articles, and create new Wikipedia pages about the fire’s impact, casualties, and historical significance. Experienced Wikipedia editors will be available to guide the process; all skill levels are welcome.

Bring your laptop – Wi-Fi will be available.

Sign up for a Wikipedia account in advance to avoid registration issues.

Bring your own photos of properties lost or damaged to help expand the historical record

The recent fires have left us all in shock, altering landscapes and communities in ways that are difficult to comprehend. In response, we invite you to join us for a public Wikipedia edit-a-thon—a space for remembrance, healing, and action.
Wikipedia is many people’s first stop for information, and as a platform built by and for everyday people across the globe, it provides an opportunity for us to collectively document and preserve what was lost. Together, we can ensure that the history, impact, and resilience of our communities live on.
During this event, we will:
📌 Upload and archive photographs of affected areas
📌 Expand and create Wikipedia articles on the fire’s impact, casualties, and historical significance
📌 Share knowledge, stories, and resources to strengthen public records
Experienced Wikipedia editors will be on hand to guide the process, and all levels of experience are welcome—whether you’re a researcher, writer, photographer, or someone looking to contribute in any way. If you have reference materials, media, or other resources, your contributions will be invaluable.
🔹 Please bring your laptop to participate fully in editing and uploading content. Wi-Fi will be available.
🔹 Sign up for a Wikipedia account before attending! New accounts created at the event can sometimes trigger spam/vandalism filters, so we strongly encourage you to register in advance. You can also sign up for the event and find helpful resources on our on-wiki event page:
➡️ Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Wildfire_Edit-a-thon_at_Pasadena_Heritage
This is more than just an edit-a-thon; it’s a way to process loss, uplift our communities, and ensure that what once stood is not forgotten. Join us in preserving these memories and shaping a collective history that honors both destruction and resilience.

Vroman's Bookstore: Teddi Lynn Chichester and Kate McMillan present Wildlife Crossings of Hope and Sustainable Structures
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe (Books for a Better Earth) by Teddi Lynn Chichester
We all need safe places to live and safe paths to travel. Animals, too.
Meet the people who are stitching the planet’s habitats back together.
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12
Let’s explore together how scientists, engineers, and lots of everyday people are working to make sure that the wildlife so essential to Earth’s health and beauty continues to freely move through the landscapes, waterways, and skylines of this richly inhabited planet.
Above all, this is a book that invites young people to think of themselves and wildlife as part of one community that urgently needs restoration and protection. Back matter includes actions for kids to take, a complete listing of the scientific names of all creatures discussed, source notes, a bibliography, an index, and more.
Books for a Better Earth™ are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A CBC-NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
Sustainable Structures: 15 Eco-Conscious Buildings Around the World (Books for a Better Earth) by Kate McMillan
A stunning illustrated overview of “green” architecture on every continent, packed full of cool STEAM facts and fascinating details.
From a waste collection site built entirely from recycled materials, to a school designed to float during flood season in Bangladesh, this dazzling book highlights innovative and sustainably built structures around the world.
Pairing a kid friendly, conversational approach with spectacularly detailed art, Kate McMillan dissects the design of 15 eco-friendly buildings worldwide. The extraordinary structures fall into five categories, each emphasizing a key element of sustainable design: 1) local materials, 2) adaptability, 3) sustainable construction, 4) clean energy, and 5) optimized space.
Readers of all ages will love poring over the precise, colorful illustrations and informative close ups featured on eye catching double-page spreads. Perfect for budding architects and engineers, this book is a work of art!
Books for a Better Earth™ are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
An NSTA Best STEM Book
A CBC-NSTA Best STEM Book of the Year

Ice House Comedy: Deez Nutz
2025-04-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
The “NEXT!!!” of young stand-up comedians in SoCal have gathered together to perform inside the renowned Ice House in Pasadena! Vargus Mason, gathering one of the more discerning showcases in Hollywood, delivers a diverse, hilarious lineup guaranteed to rock your funny bone! Don’t miss the chance to see the new rising stars of the comedy scene.

Pasadena Walking Tours: Art Deco in Pasadena's Playhouse Village
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Named for the Pasadena Playhouse, a renowned live theater venue since 1925, this area has been a cultural hub since the 1920s. On this walking tour, you’ll learn about some of Pasadena’s first Art Deco buildings, the impact of burgeoning car culture on the city’s development, and the use of decorative ceramic tiles in architecture. We’ll talk about how the arts helped shape this district from its beginnings up to the present day and take a trip back in time to discover what the neighborhood looked like 100 years ago.
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Starting Time: 11:00 AM
Starting Point: Playhouse Park; Union St, between Oak Knoll Ave and El Molino Ave.
Distance: .8 miles
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Ending Location: Playhouse Park; Union St, between Oak Knoll Ave and El Molino Ave.

Vroman's Bookstore: NEW DATE! - Gayle Forman, in conversation with Lauren Oliver, discusses & signs After Life
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams.
Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now.
This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now seven years older, must be a new kind of sibling to Amber. Amber’s estranged parents are battling over her. And the changes ripple farther and farther out: Amber’s friends, boyfriend, and even people she met only once have been deeply affected by her life and death. In the midst of everyone’s turmoil, Amber is struggling with herself. What kind of person was she? How and why was she given this second chance?
This magnificent tour de force by acclaimed author Gayle Forman brilliantly explores the porous veil between life and death, examines the impact that one person can have on the world, and celebrates life in all its beautiful complexity.

Vroman's Bookstore: Bridget Morrissey discusses Anywhere You Go
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A small-town waitress and a big-city Broadway press agent swap homes to escape the messiness of their personal lives, only to find new purpose–and new love.
Tatum Ward and Eleanor Chapman lead totally opposite lives. Tatum’s never left her Midwestern hometown. She resides in a quaint guest cottage on her parents’ property while working part-time as a waitress, where she spends most shifts ignoring her feelings for a beautiful regular named June. Eleanor dedicates every waking hour to her high-profile press career, sacrificing personal relationships for professional success, save for the occasional hookup to fight off her loneliness. When both women’s lives unexpectedly blow up at the exact same time, they each need an escape, and fast.
In Tatum’s hometown, Eleanor expects a quiet hideaway where she can recharge. Instead she gets wrapped up in the family drama that Tatum left town to avoid, pulled in by Tatum’s charismatic older sibling, Carson, who charms Eleanor at every turn. Tatum ends up in Eleanor’s New York high-rise apartment with June. One week together in the big city might make it impossible for Tatum to avoid not just her true feelings for June, but her real dreams for her life.
Amid a friendship with a reclusive Hollywood actress and a complicated family reunion, Tatum and Eleanor each discover much more than they bargained for away from home. Their house swap won’t last forever, but it might be just long enough for both women to surrender their defenses and finally fight for the life–and love–they deserve.

Playhouse Village Foundation: A Night Out in Playhouse Village
2025-04-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Playhouse Village Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to A Night Out in Playhouse Village this spring 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 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 – a mission more relevant than ever in the wake of the disastrous Eaton Fire. The event will raise funds specifically to support free events this summer at Playhouse Village Park, streetscape projects, community art, and more. We look forward to welcoming our friends from Altadena with the destruction of the beloved Farnsworth Park and its summer concert series.
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.

Wollhaus: Help/Tutoring - Crochet and Knitting
2025-05-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Unsure how to start a new project? Made a mistake or need help learning a new technique? Wolhaus’s Help/Tutoring class offers personalized guidance from an experienced instructor to support all your knitting and crocheting needs. This 90-minute session is designed to be small and focused—reserve your spot today!

AC Hotel: Live Music: Tyler F. Simmons (Pop SoCal Rock)
2025-05-02 17:00 | AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States

Litfest in the Dena
2025-05-02 18:00 - 21:30 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena , CA, 91101, United States
📚 Founded in 2012, LitFest in the Dena connects the Pasadena, Altadena, and greater Los Angeles communities through a free literary festival celebrating local authors and the written word. ✍️✨ Events include panel discussions, readings, author talks, workshops, and literary performances that engage, challenge, and inspire.
Don’t miss this vibrant community experience—see the full schedule at the link in bio! 🔗📖
Litfest in the Dena
May 2 | 6PM-9:30PM
May 3 | 10AM-5:30PM
📍 Pasadena Presbyterian Church | 585 E Colorado Blvd
See full Schedule at Link in Bio or Visit litfestinthedena.org/schedule

Ice House Comedy: Cactus Tate
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Cactus Tate! 21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom

Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs Comedy
2025-05-02 21:45 - 23:15 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laugh Bombs Comedy. Live In The California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Wollhaus: Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar Workshop Session 1
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Learn to crochet a stylish cotton bucket hat! The pattern is 10560 Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar.60
Prior Experience Required: Single crochet stitch. (If you are rusty on this basic skill, please book a class with Janna prior to the first session. It will not be taught as a part of the workshop.)

AC Hotel: Live Music: Amelia McLean "American Idol" Pop Soul Piano
2025-05-03 18:00 | AC Hotel Pasadena, 19 S Madison Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States

Ice House Comedy: Shindig Show w/Iliza Shlesinger & Darrell Hammond
2025-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Shindig Show w/Iliza Shlesinger & Darrell Hammond. Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. The show starts at 7pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat in the showroom.

Boston Court Pasadena: The Hurricane In Concert
2025-05-03 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court presents the concert version of the new musical, The Hurricane, music by Grammy Award-winning composer Carla Patullo, book & lyrics by playwright Cory Hinkle. A once-in-a-lifetime storm destroys a Texas community, but through great loss may come a new beginning. A story of grief, climate change, and a community’s resilience, the music of The Hurricane weaves a tapestry of layered voices infused with blues, country, and gospel. Music performed by the Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Tonality and Grammy-winning guitarist Janet Robin.

Ice House Comedy: Melissa Villaseñor, Sklar Bros, Leah Rudick, more
2025-05-03 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Melissa Villaseñor, Sklar Bros, Leah Rudick, more! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. The show starts at 9:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

P.S. ARTS in the Park
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
On Sunday, May 4 from 12-3 PM, Playhouse Village Association will host P.S. ARTS at Playhouse Village Park for a family fun day full of art activities led by P.S. ARTS Teaching Artists. This event will also feature a booth run by our local friends at Side Street Projects!

Wollhaus: Learn how to Crochet
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Always wanted to learn to crochet? Need a refresher? In this class, you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your crochet journey. No previous experience is required!

Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans Comedy 5pm Showcase
2025-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Cool Beans Comedy 5pm Showcase. Ice House doors open at 4pm. The show starts at 5pm. Ages 18+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
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 honing their craft. Past Cool Beans U Grads have gone on to appear on Netflix, Comedy Central, comedy festivals and comedy clubs across the country, and have been featured on SiriusXM. You don’t want to miss this hilarious show, and your chance to be the first to see these comedic all-stars!
