Playhouse Village Association

Retro Replay: Death Becomes Her
2025-05-13 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Enjoy a night at the movies for just $5! Landmark Theatres Pasadena presents Retro-Replay, a four-film series celebrating the incredible range of Meryl Streep. Every Tuesday in May at 7PM!

Vroman's Bookstore: Mariah Blake discusses & signs They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A landmark investigation of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis
In 2014, after losing several friends and relatives to cancer, an unassuming insurance underwriter in Hoosick Falls, New York, began to suspect that the local water supply was polluted. When he tested his tap water, he discovered dangerous levels of forever chemicals. This set off a chain of events that led to 100 million Americans learning their drinking water was tainted. Although the discovery came as a shock to most, the U.S. government and the manufacturers of these toxic chemicals–used in everything from lipstick and cookware to children’s clothing–had known about their hazards for decades.
In They Poisoned the World, investigative journalist Mariah Blake tells the astonishing story of this cover-up, tracing its roots back to the Manhattan Project and through the postwar years, as industry scientists discovered that these chemicals refused to break down and were saturating the blood of virtually every human being. By the 1980s, manufacturers were secretly testing their workers and finding links to birth defects, cancer, and other serious diseases. At every step, the industry’s deceptions were aided by our government’s appallingly lax regulatory system–a system that has made us all guinea pigs in a vast, uncontrolled chemistry experiment.
Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and tens of thousands of documents, Blake interweaves the secret history of forever chemicals with the moving story of how a lone village took on the chemical giants–and won. From the beloved local doctor to the young mother who took her fight all the way to the nation’s capital, citizen activists in Hoosick Falls and beyond have ignited the most powerful grassroots environmental movement since Silent Spring.
Humane and revelatory, this book will provoke outrage–and hopefully inspire the change we need to protect the health of every American for generations to come.
Mariah Blake is an investigative journalist whose writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Mother Jones, The New Republic, and other publications. She was a Murrey Marder Nieman Fellow in Watchdog Journalism at Harvard University.

Pasadena Playhouse: A Doll's House Part 2
2025-05-14 20:00, 2025-05-15 19:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Nora’s back—15 years after walking out on her family—is ready to confront the fallout of her iconic escape. Bold, satisfying, and packed with razor-sharp twists, Lucas Hnath’s Tony-nominated play dives into the messy reality of what it means to be a woman living on your terms. It’s complicated. It’s witty. And it’s happening at Pasadena Playhouse. Get your tickets for A Doll’s House, Part 2, and don’t miss this audacious sequel 146 years after Ibsen’s classic.
“WAIT, I DON’T THINK I SAW A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 1…”
A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017) is a “sequel” to one of the most influential plays in the history of theater – Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (1879). The good news is that you do not need to have seen the original to enjoy Part 2. All you need to know is that at the end of Ibsen’s play, Nora, a mother and wife, walks out on her husband and three young children. Slamming the door behind her—a moment frequently referred to as the slam heard around the world—she made a dramatic exit that shocked audiences and shook the foundations of 19th-century theatre.

Wollhaus: LA YARN CRAWL
2025-05-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Wolhaus is thrilled to be part of the LA Yarn Crawl! 🧶✨ Stop by the shop to explore curated yarns, discover new patterns, and connect with fellow fiber lovers. Whether you’re a first-time crawler or a seasoned yarn enthusiast, Wolhaus has something special waiting for you—including exclusive Crawl deals, project kits, and plenty of inspiration. Make Wolhaus one of your must-visit stops during this year’s crawl!

AC Hotel: Live Music: Joe Marx (Pop Classic Rock Country Folk)
2025-05-16 17:00 | 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.

Vroman's Bookstore: Radha Vatsa, in conversation with Naomi Hirahara, discusses No. 10 Doyers Street
2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archana Morley knows what it’s like to be an outsider. As a woman journalist from India making her way through the cutthroat world of tabloid newspapers, she’s always on the lookout for untold stories.
In the aftermath of a bloody shooting in Chinatown, Archana finds her most challenging subject-the dreaded gangster Mock Duck. But she realizes that things are not as they seem when the mayor declares Chinatown must be demolished, and the authorities raid Mock’s home and tear apart his family. She embarks on a quest for the truth that leads her from gritty alleys to the back-room politics of City Hall and beyond.
Inspired by real events, No. 10 Doyers Street is a gripping novel of New York City on the cusp of modernity, as seen through a unique immigrant perspective.

Ice House Comedy: Crazy Woke Asians
2025-05-16 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Crazy Woke Asians at Ice House Comedy Club! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 9:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Alex Killian & Grady McFerrin read from In-Between Places
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating “in-between” times and places in life. The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans of I Wish You More and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?
Poetic and reassuring, In-Between Places reminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.
GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.
Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, educators, and librarians
Anyone looking for creative ways to talk with kids about change, transition, or self-doubt
Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, encouragement, or any milestone momenthttps://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-17/alex-killian-grady-mcferrin-read-between-places

Pasadena Playhouse: A Doll's House Part 2
2025-05-17 14:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Nora’s back—15 years after walking out on her family—ready to confront the fallout of her iconic escape. Bold, satisfying, and packed with razor-sharp twists, Lucas Hnath’s Tony-nominated play dives into the messy reality of what it means to be a woman living on your own terms. It’s complicated. It’s witty. And it’s happening at Pasadena Playhouse. Get your tickets for A Doll’s House, Part 2 and don’t miss this audacious sequel 146 years after Ibsen’s classic.
“WAIT, I DON’T THINK I SAW A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 1…”
A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017), is a “sequel” to one of the most influential plays in the history of theater – Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (1879). The good news is that you do not need to have seen the original to enjoy Part 2. All you need to know is that at the end of Ibsen’s play, Nora, a mother and wife, walks out on her husband and three young children. Slamming the door behind her—a moment frequently referred to as the slam heard around the world—she makes a dramatic exit that shocked audiences and shook the foundations of 19th-century theatre.https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/a-dolls-house-part-2/0

First United Methodist Church: Third@First: Pasadena Youth Collaboration
2025-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena Youth Symphony, Vocal Ensembles from California School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley, and Chamber Music Groups from Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Come enjoy Pasadena’s talented youth musicians in this showcase of music! Supported by Pasadena Symphony Education Department.

Vroman's Bookstore: The Tomorrow Prize and The Green Feather Award Celebrity Readings and Honors
2025-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Vroman’s Bookstore for the Omega Sci-Fi Project’s culminating event, celebrating emerging young writers for their incredible sci-fi stories.

Vino in the Village
2025-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 | CA
Vino in the Village (formerly Wine Walk) invites you to enjoy a selection of wine tastings at participating local businesses while exploring Playhouse Village. Whether you’re a wine aficionado, a novice, or somewhere in between, Vino in the Village is a great way to discover your neighborhood. Bring your friends, please your palate, and make an evening of it!
Tickets are $25 each and include:

Commemorative glass
Eight wine tastings
Small bites
Live Music
Special offers

Please note that a limited number of tickets are available, so grab your tickets today!

Boston Court Pasadena: Pianist/Violinist Ray Ushikubo
2025-05-17 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Ray combines the virtuosic playing of both the piano and the violin in a spectacular program.

SCCM: Natasha Khankazi
2025-05-18 13:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
This May, Southern California Children’s Museum is celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month by spotlighting the vibrant stories, cultures & creativity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities!⁣
On Sunday, May 18, at 1PM, Southern California Children’s Museum welcomes author and illustrator Natasha Khan Kazi for a special story and craft event. Natasha will read her new book, Lulu in the Spotlight, share insights into her creative process, and lead children through a henna-inspired art activity—celebrating the richness of South Asian traditions. No RSVP required; families are encouraged to bring their curiosity and creativity.

Vroman's Bookstore: Amy Larocc discusses How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A deeply researched, lively, and personal exploration of the multibillion-dollar wellness industry — about why women are feeling so un-well and how this trend has shaped our thinking about health and self-care
Peloton. Pilates. Biohacking. Colonics. Ashwagandha. Today, the wellness industry is a $3.7 trillion behemoth that touches us all. In this timely and clear-eyed book, journalist Amy Larocca peels back the layers behind the wellness movement and reckons with its promises and profits. How did we get here and how did the idea of wellness become integrated with women’s lives? And how did we end up spending so much money on products that may not work at all?
Amy Larocca takes readers into the communities that swear by their activated charcoal toothpaste and green juice enemas, explaining what each of these practices really is–and what the science says. Larocca holds a magnifying glass to alternative medicine and nouveau lifestyle prescriptions — and tries a lot herself along the way — ultimately delivering an assessment of how the wellness industry embodies our (gendered, class-based, racialized) perceptions of care and self-improvement, and how it preys on our unshakable fear of the unknown. She traces the history of how the beauty and fashion industries have peddled snake oil to women for decades–and why we keep coming back for more.
A clear-eyed and honest portrait of the weird world of wellness, How to Be Well lays bare the ways in which the simple notion of caring for oneself has become a seriously big business.https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-19/amy-larocca-conversation-annie-weisman-discusses-how-be-well-navigating-our-self

Retro Replay: Mamma Mia! (2008)
2025-05-20 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's Bookstore: Lian Dolan discusses Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Everyone loves–and hates–a big fancy wedding! From the author of Lost and Found in Paris and The Marriage Sabbatical comes a champagne-sparkling summer read about two very different women planning their children’s wedding in glamorous Montecito, California.
You’re invited…to a delightful modern comedy of manners about two moms, the best-laid plans, and one very memorable wedding.
Penelope and Chase make a lovely couple. She’s a bubbly Southern California girl with killer work ethic. Chase is smart and charming and has political aspirations. They’re planning a spectacular California wedding, wrapped in peonies and thousands of little white lights, soaked in custom cocktails and romantic hashtags. Everyone’s excited about Penny and Chase’s wedding——–except their mothers.
The Mother of the Bride, suave Greek-born Alexa Diamandis, doesn’t understand why any woman would get married. Ever! Raised in Athens and now perfectly situated in sun-splashed Montecito, California, she raised Penny as single mother by choice, supported by Lord Simon Fox, her old college friend who just happens to be an English aristocrat, and a wealthy circle of lady friends who call themselves the Merry Widows.
The Mother of the Groom, Abigail Blakeman, is a garden club stalwart firmly planted in coastal Connecticut. She thinks the whole enterprise would be so much easier if the wedding was at their golf club. Especially because the Blakeman’s fortunes have taken a turn for the worse–not that you would ever know it by looking at Abigail. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, but it is everything.
But when a sudden twist of fate calls them into action, these two very different women are forced to take over the wedding planning. Despite their differences, Alexa and Abigail charge in to save the day. How far will two moms go to make their children’s dream wedding a reality?

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Christopher Moore discusses Anima Rising
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore comes a hilariously deranged tale of a mad scientist, a famous painter, and an undead woman’s electrifying journey of self-discovery.
Vienna, 1911. Gustav Klimt, the most famous painter in the Austrian Empire, the darling of Viennese society, spots a woman’s nude body in the Danube canal. He knows he should summon a policeman, but he can’t resist stopping to make a sketch first. And as he draws, the woman coughs. She’s alive!
Back at his studio, Klimt and his model-turned-muse Wally tend to the formerly-drowned girl. She’s nearly feral and doesn’t remember who she is, or how she came to be floating in the canal. Klimt names her Judith, after one of his most famous paintings, and resolves to help her find her memory.
With a little help from Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, Judith recalls being stranded in the arctic one hundred years ago, locked in a crate by a man named Victor Frankenstein, and visiting the Underworld.
So how did she get here? And why are so many people chasing her, including Geoff, the giant croissant-eating devil dog of the North?
Poor Things meets Bride of Frankenstein in Anima Rising, Christopher Moore’s most ingenious (and probably most hilarious) novel yet.
This is a ticketed in-store event. Tickets include one entry and one signed copy of Anima Rising. For any guest who wants their signed copy to be personalized, Chris will also stay for a signing line following the event.

Pasadena Heritage: Anna May Wong Book Reading and Lecture
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Yunte Huang is a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A Guggenheim Fellow, he is the author of Charlie Chan (Norton, 2010), which won the Edgar Award and was a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. His Inseparable (Liveright, 2018), also a finalist for the NBCC award, was named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Times, NPR, and Newsweek. He has published articles in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, PMLA, and others, and has been featured on NPR, CBS, BBC, C-SPAN, and others.
His most recent book, the third and final installment of his “Rendezvous with America” trilogy, Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong’s Rendezvous with American History, explores the tortured legacy of Hollywood’s first Chinese star against the backdrop of twentieth-century America. It was published by Liveright in 2023 and named one of the Best Books of the Year by the New York Times and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award.

Wolhaus: Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar Workshop Session 2
2025-05-24 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! Pattern is 10560 Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar.
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.)
You’ll learn: How to crochet a bucket hat.
We’ll provide: Hands-on instruction over 2 sessions, in a small class setting of 4 students.
Materials List:

10560 Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern. This is a free pattern but you must download your own copy on Ravelry.com.

One to two skeins of Cascade Noble Cotton.

US G/4mm hook (or hook size that meets preferred gauge depending on if you crochet loose or tight).

Small tapestry needle, scissors, and opening stitch markers.

Two-Session Class Time and Date: 9:00-11:00AM Saturday 05/03 and 05/24. (Please do not register if you cannot attend both classes.)
Teacher: Janna
Covid: For the safety of our teachers and customers, we may require vaccination and masks to attend classes at Wollhaus.
Policy: Cancellations or changes must be made at least 3 days prior to class. Children 12 and under must have an adult nearby for the duration of the class. Please purchase all anticipated yarn and supplies prior to class start time.

Vroman's Bookstore: Edward Underhill discusses In Case You Read This
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore
From acclaimed author Edward Underhill comes a trans rom-com about serendipity, chance encounter, and the ultimate missed connection. This joyful celebration of queer love and found family is perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Emery Lee, and Julian Winters.
Arden isn’t excited about moving. Los Angeles was an easy place to fit in and find a supportive queer community. But Winifred, Michigan? That sounds like a much more difficult place to exist.
Pasadena, California, is the perfect city for Gabe’s reinvention. Everyone knew everything about him in small-town Shelby, Illinois. Gabe, who wants to be out and proud, can’t wait to relocate.
When Arden and Gabe randomly meet in the lobby of a motel in Nebraska, it feels like fate. Both are trans, but more importantly, both are huge fans of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. Clearly, the universe is trying to tell them something. Right?
But after an incredible evening of hanging out, the pair part ways only knowing the other’s first name. And as both boys struggle to adjust to their new homes, their thoughts keep being drawn back to their time together. Is one perfect night enough to bring Arden and Gabe back to each other, or will the boys need some help to find each other again?https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-24/edward-underhill-conversation-racquel-marie-discusses-case-you-read

Play Day in the Park
2025-05-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
GAME ON!
Free Giant Games & Board Games
Get ready for an epic day of fun and games at PLAY DAY in the PARK presented by Playhouse Village Foundation! On Sunday, May 25th, from 12 pm to 4 pm, head over to Playhouse Village Park and challenge your friends and family to GIANT versions of your favorite games.
Get ready to play oversized:

Sorry
Connect 4
Monopoly
Scrabble
Candyland

Checkers
Chess
Uno
and more!

But the big fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll also have a selection of regular-sized board and card games, music, prizes, and kids craft activities. Don’t miss out on this exciting event packed with friendly competition and endless entertainment!

Wollhaus: Knitting Foundations
2025-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 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, you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your knitting journey. No previous experience is required!

Retro Replay: Julie & Julia
2025-05-27 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's Fiction Reading Group: Orbital by Samantha Harvey
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
This event is free and open to the public.
May’s pick is Orbital by Samantha Harvey.
Fiction Reading Group meetings are held inside Vroman’s Bookstore on the second floor in the event space.

Vroman's Bookstore: William Loving discusses Blue Earth River
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In a small Midwestern town, divisions are sharp and passions high. Global capitalism has gutted the local economy; drugs, alcohol and racial resentment have filled the void. A diverse, multi-generational, yet anxious cast of characters hangs together by a few threads, one of which is the local newspaper and its beloved advice column, “Dear Molly.” As Molly declines into dementia, her husband Augustus steps in to continue the column, which evolves into a bracing screed against vanity and hypocrisy as he exorcises his own demons, creating a cause cé lè bre. When an anonymous letter writer begins responding in ominous tones, it seems the town may be forced to confront mass violence.

Vroman's Bookstore: Children's Book Signing & Reading: Alway
2025-05-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.
After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp. As they cope with the aftermath of having their world upended, they grow curious about the mysterious threat.
And as they begin to investigate, they start to discover that there’s less truth and more cover-up to what they’re being told. Can they get to the root of the conspiracy, expose the bad actors, and bring an end to the upheaval before it’s too late?https://vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-05-31/megan-e-freeman-discusses-signs-away

Jazz in the Park: Little Brazil (Bossa Nova)
2025-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. Bring a blanket or low chair and a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.

Vroman's Bookstore: Cristina Jiménez, in conversation with Francia Raisa and Annie Gonzalez, discusses & signs Dreaming of Home
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A MacArthur “Genius” shares her inspiring story, from undocumented newcomer to leader in a powerful immigrant youth movement.
Dreaming of Home is a coming-of-age story both for a young woman finding her true self and for a social movement of immigrant youth trailblazers who inspired the world and changed the lives of millions.
Cristina Jiménez’s family fights to stay afloat as Ecuador faces a political and economic crisis. When she was thirteen, her parents courageously decided to seek a better life in the U.S., landing in a one-bedroom apartment in Queens, New York. There are many challenges, but eventually, Cristina discovers she is not alone; she finds her calling within a community of social justice organizers. With deep candor and humor, Cristina opens the door to what it’s like to grow up undocumented and the reality that being a “good” immigrant doesn’t shield you from systematic racism, danger, or even the confusion of falling in love.
Through personal stories and historical truth telling, Cristina invites us to acknowledge the America that never was and to imagine the America that could be when everyday people build power and fight for change. And she reminds us that home is more than a physical place on the map, offering each of us a roadmap for finding the home within even when the world around us seems to be crumbling.
**This is a non-ticketed event, but an RSVP is recommended to guarantee seating. promo@vromansbookstore.com
