Playhouse Village Association

University Club: Thursday Nights at the Patio
2021-06-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's: Yehudi Mercado with Raina Telgemeier discusses Chunky
2021-06-24 18:00 | CA
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Scroll down to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s.
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In this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican-Jewish family.
Hudi needs to lose weight, according to his doctors. Concerned about the serious medical issue Hudi had when he was younger, his parents push him to try out for sports. Hudi would rather do anything else, but then he meets Chunky, his imaginary friend and mascot. Together, they decide to give baseball a shot.
As the only Mexican and Jewish kid in his neighborhood, Hudi has found the cheerleader he never had. Baseball doesn’t go well (unless getting hit by the ball counts), but the two friends have a great time drawing and making jokes. While Hudi’s parents keep trying to find the right sport for Hudi, Chunky encourages him to pursue his true love–comedy.
But when Hudi’s dad loses his job, it gets harder for Hudi to chart his own course, even with Chunky’s guidance. Can Chunky help Hudi stay true to himself or will this friendship strike out? (Katherine Tegen Books)

University Club: BBQ Americano
2021-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

626 Day
2021-06-26 | CA
Part of what makes Pasadena so unique is its people and the diverse backgrounds they all bring to the area. On Saturday, June 26, 2021, the City of Pasadena and Visit Pasadena invites you to explore the town and celebrate Pasadena 626 Day! Restaurants, museums, and retailers across the city and in Playhouse Village will be helping to showcase all there is to offer, and are providing special promotions, offers, giveaways, and more just for this special day. (The following discounts and promotions are for one day only unless stated otherwise.)
See who’s participating with 626 specials you can find in Playhouse Village at our blog. Check out more deals and places to visit here.

SCCM: Saturday Sing-Along
2021-06-26 10:30, 2021-06-26 15:00, 2021-07-03 10:30, 2021-07-03 15:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
SATURDAYS AT 10:30AM AND 3:00PM
Kiddos of all ages get to explore various musical instruments while singing their favorite songs! From shakers to drums, we are ready to make some noise!

Vroman's: Special Story Time with Liz Climo & Jory John presenting Summer Camp Critter Jitters
2021-06-26 11:00 | CA
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Scroll down to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s.
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The beloved critters are nervous about going off to camp in this hilarious and reassuring companion book to New York Times bestselling author Jory John and critically acclaimed illustrator Liz Climo’s First Day Critter Jitters.
Some familiar faces and some new ones meet up at summer camp . . . and they all feel nervous! There’s a duck afraid everyone will find out he can’t swim, a bear afraid of noises in the woods, and a sloth who worries he’ll have to catch his own lunch. But can they get over their nerves to have some fun and make new friends? (Dial Books)

SCCM: Story and Craft
2021-06-28 10:30, 2021-06-28 15:00, 2021-06-29 10:30, 2021-07-05 10:30, 2021-07-05 15:00, 2021-07-06 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Join Southern California Children’s Museum for a read-aloud, and then bring the story to life through arts and crafts! From a Trailblazer who made their mark in history or an influential illustrator who brings stories to life, you will not want to miss out on this one!

Vroman's: Nobuko Miyamoto discusses Not Yo’ Butterfly
2021-06-28 18:00 | CA
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A mold-breaking memoir of Asian American identity, political activism, community, and purpose.
Not Yo’ Butterfly is the intimate and unflinching life story of Nobuko Miyamoto–artist, activist, and mother. Beginning with the harrowing early years of her life as a Japanese American child navigating a fearful west coast during World War II, Miyamoto leads readers into the landscapes that defined the experiences of twentieth-century America and also foregrounds the struggles of people of color who reclaimed their histories, identities, and power through activism and art.
Miyamoto vividly describes her early life in the racialized atmosphere of Hollywood musicals and then her turn toward activism as an Asian American troubadour with the release of A Grain of Sand–considered to be the first Asian American folk album. Her narrative intersects with the stories of Yuri Kochiyama and Grace Lee Boggs, influential in both Asian and Black liberation movements. She tells how her experience of motherhood with an Afro-Asian son, as well as a marriage that intertwined Black and Japanese families and communities, placed her at the nexus of the 1992 Rodney King riots–and how she used art to create interracial solidarity and conciliation.
Through it all, Miyamoto has embraced her identity as an Asian American woman to create an antiracist body of work and a blueprint for empathy and praxis through community art. Her sometimes barbed, often provocative, and always steadfast story is now told. (University of California Press)

SCCM: Bilingual Circle Time
2021-07-01 10:00, 2021-07-08 10:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
THURSDAYS AT 10:00AM
Enjoy a fun interactive story time or sing a long in either Spanish or Vietnamese! This program is suitable for native speakers and those seeking exposure to a new language.

USC PAM: USC PAM@ the Library
2021-07-01 16:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In partnership with the Pasadena Public Library, join educators from the USC Pacific Asia Museum to explore Asian cultures, arts, and practices through storytelling and hands-on art-making!

Listen to the story Nimesh the Adventurer by Ranjit Singh and Mehrdokht Amini which tells the story of a boy whose wild imagination helps him transform ordinary places into magical experiences. Then, create your own imaginary scene out of a simple room by using drawing and collage techniques.

You can pick up a Take and Make kit anytime between July 1 and July 20 from the library branch that you choose, and then join us on Zoom for a story, a peek at some of the museum’s collection objects, and an art project!
Register for your spot through the library link!

Supplies Kits will include:

White cardstock
Glue Stick
Various patterned papers
Metallic paper
Construction paper

Additional Supplies you may want to use from home:

Ruler
Drawing materials (pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)

Cost: FREE

Vroman's: Jessamyn Stanley discusses Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance
2021-07-01 18:00 | CA
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In Sanskrit, yoga means to “yoke.” To yoke mind and body, movement and breath, light and dark, the good and the bad. This larger idea of “yoke” is what Jessamyn Stanley calls the yoga of the everyday–a yoga that is not just about perfecting your downward dog but about applying the hard lessons learned on the mat to the even harder daily project of living.
In a series of deeply honest, funny autobiographical essays, Jessamyn explores everything from imposter syndrome to cannabis to why it’s a full-time job loving yourself, all through the lens of yoke. She calls out an American yoga complex that prefers debating the merits of cotton versus polyblend leggings rather than owning up to its overwhelming Whiteness. She questions why the Western take on yoga so often misses–or misuses–the tradition’s spiritual dimension. And reveals what she calls her own “whole-ass problematic” Growing up Baháí, loving astrology, learning to meditate, finding prana in music.
And in the end, Jessamyn invites every reader to find the authentic spirit of yoke–linking that good and that bad, that light and that dark. (Workman Publishing)

SCCM: Wild California Explorers
2021-07-02 11:00, 2021-07-02 13:00, 2021-07-09 11:00, 2021-07-09 15:00 | CA
Did you know that the Washingtonia filifera is the only species of palm trees indigenous to California? Learn more about our amazing state through games, scavenger hunts and craft projects!

Vroman's: Dr. Nancy Pine discusses One in a Billion: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey Through Modern-Day China
2021-07-06 18:00 | CA
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This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei–a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions–has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers. (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers)

Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon
2021-07-07 12:00 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena , CA, 91101, United States
Friends of Music is delighted to announce that Music at Noon, our weekly half-hour concert is going online! Beginning Wednesday, November 25, your favorite Music at Noon artists will be heard and seen on YouTube and Facebook.
To see who is playing, visit ppcmusic.org.

USC PAM: Conversation@PAM: Reimagining the USC PAM Courtyard- Session I
2021-07-08 16:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The USC Pacific Asia Museum is looking for the community’s support in reimagining its beloved courtyard through a two-session conversation panel with local specialists in the fields of historic gardens and architecture. Constructed in 1925, the courtyard has transformed over the past 90 years to become an intercultural hub in Pasadena, California, transitioning from a private residence into a community-utilized space.
As USC PAM celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking for ways to evolve in its accessibility and community service. These sessions are intended for conversations about the different ways in which this particular space in the museum can serve that goal. We hope to work with the public and our panel of urbanists, architects, and botanists to explore ways of increasing accessibility while preserving the courtyard’s treasured classical Chinese garden style.
Thursday, July 8th, 4:00 PM
Session I:
Join preservation architect Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, FAIA and Phillip Bloom, the Huntington Libraries Curator of the Chinese Garden & Director of the Center for East Asian Studies as they talk about the history of the USC PAM courtyard and Chinese gardens.

Thursday, August 5th, 4:00 PM
Session II:
Join our panel of experts for an interactive conversation to explore ways USC PAM can honor the courtyard’s past while making necessary changes for inclusivity and accessibility in the future.
Panelist include:
Bethany Montagano, Director, Pacific Asia Museum
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, FAIA
Phillip Bloom, Curator of the Chinese Garden at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Don Waston, USC Pacific Asia Museum Docent
Discussion moderated by Vinayak Bharne, Adjunct Associate Professor of Urbanism, USC

For questions or to request accommodations for this event please contact Cristina Hernandez-Guerrero at ch45852@usc.edu . For additional information please visit https://pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/

Vroman's: TJ Newman discusses Falling
2021-07-09 18:00 | CA
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You just boarded a flight to New York.
There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard.
What you don’t know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot’s family was kidnapped.
For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die.
The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane.
Enjoy the flight. (Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster)
