Vroman's Bookstore: Ezra Edmond discusses My Friend Levar
2024-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Ezra’s friend LeVar always has a book to share. From playing in the snow, to decorating eggs, to eating pancakes with Paul Bunyan–Ezra and LeVar explore all different kinds of stories. Through imaginative play they discover new worlds, learn to be curious, and revel in reading. One day young Ezra meets LeVar Burton in real life! Soon afterward, Ezra discovers that his friends know LeVar from TV, too.

This joyous celebration of the impact that LeVar Burton had on kids during his years on television stems from the author’s real-life admiration of LeVar Burton and their chance meeting when Ezra was a child.
Ezra Edmond is a debut author, illustrator, director, and animation producer with big ideas. His animated short, Blewish, was featured in several film festivals and celebrates being both Black and Jewish. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods, telling stories, spending time with his friends, family, and dog, Sherman.

Vroman's Bookstore: STORYTIME: Introducing Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho with Miss Marie and Mr. Steve
2024-12-02 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The O.G. alphabet rap gets a festive, Ho-Ho-Holiday makeover! In this Yuletide adventure, letters decorate (and topple) a Christmas tree! Shapes add to the chaos! Does this holiday remix pack the same “Boom Boom” punch as the ABC and 123 classics by Bill Martin Jr? Find out by joining Storytime also includes songs with Miss Marie and festive activity pages to color.

Vroman's Bookstore: Juhea Kim, in conversation with Katya Apekina, discusses City of Night Birds
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A once-famous ballerina faces a final choice—to return to the world of Russian dance that nearly broke her, or to walk away forever—in this incandescent novel of redemption and love
On a White Night in 2019, prima ballerina Natalia Leonova returns to St. Petersburg two years after a devastating accident that stalled her career. Once the most celebrated dancer of her generation, she now turns to pills and alcohol to numb the pain of her past.
She is unmoored in her old city as the ghosts of her former life begin to resurface: her loving but difficult mother, her absentee father, and the two gifted dancers who led to her downfall.
One of those dancers, Alexander, is the love of her life, who transformed both Natalia and her art. The other is Dmitri, a dark and treacherous genius. When the latter offers her a chance to return to the stage in her signature role, Natalia must decide whether she can again face the people responsible for both her soaring highs and darkest hours.
Painting a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world, where cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with both profound intimacy and breathtaking scope. Mysterious and alluring, passionate and virtuosic, Juhea Kim’s second novel is an affecting meditation on love, forgiveness, and the making of an artist in a turbulent world.
About the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles
Located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd., in the Miracle Mile District, the Korean Cultural Center is the axis of Korean heritage in Los Angeles. The Korean Cultural Center welcomes the general public to experience the rich traditions and history of Korea through specialized programs, sponsored events, and multiple learning resources.
Operated by the Korean government’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korean Cultural Center is dedicated to providing insights into the rich cultural heritage of Korea. We encourage everyone to visit and learn something new about a nation with a history spanning more than 5,000 years.

Vroman's Bookstore: Yxta Maya Murray discusses A History of Hazardous Objects
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Laura de León is a radar astronomer who studies Potentially Hazardous Objects (PHOs) such as threatening asteroids and comets at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California. In Los Angeles in 2020, several crises are coalescing. The first strain of SARS-CoV-2 triggers the lockdowns, the city roils with protests of Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd and the police killing of Breonna Taylor, while the Bobcat Fire sweeps across the San Fernando Valley. In the midst of these emergencies, Laura is struggling to keep her family alive.
Simultaneously, Laura is trying to write the history section of a Congressional report titled the National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan. This report will advise Congress that it must develop a system to detect and deflect PHOs, and the section Laura is working on cites several historical meteorite impacts as proof that the Earth is now undefended against a significant impact event.
A story about family, love, risk, and science, A History of Hazardous Objects contemplates how experiencing trauma and pain may help us secure a safer and more just world.

Vroman's Bookstore: Jordan Harper, in conversation with Travis Woods, discusses The Last King of California
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Sometimes to find yourself, you have to go back to where you came from.
You just might not like what you find.
After failing in his new life, Luke decides to go home, back to the one place where he’d once felt he belonged. But that was a long time ago and now he has to face the life that he chose to run away from: The Combine. The gang that his uncle now leads, but his father still runs from prison. Brutal, unforgiving . . . family.
Reunited with his childhood friend Callie and tagging along on jobs with her and her boyfriend Pretty Baby, Luke soon discovers that he might have a place back home after all. When another gang try to encroach on their turf, The Combine and Luke must go to war to save all that they know.
But in trying to be someone you’re not, can you ever find out who you are?

Vroman's Bookstore: Santa comes to Vroman’s
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Come get your photo taken with Santa and let him know what you want for Christmas this year! Photos are FREE courtesy of Vroman’s Bookstore. And while you’re here, don’t forget to finish up your holiday shopping!

Vroman's Bookstore: Kids Holiday Crafting Fun!
2024-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
After you take your photo with Santa, join us upstairs in the event space for a special holiday craft activity! We provide the supplies!
To ensure that we have enough to go around, please email us at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com to RSVP for this event, with the number of participants.

FUMC Pasadena: Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Winter Concert
2024-12-07 19:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus rings in the holidays with its annual winter concert “Celebrating Joy,” with back-to-back performances in Playhouse Village. On Saturday, December 7, the Apprentice Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Chorale will perform at First United Methodist Church, delivering an inspiring evening of festive music. The celebration continues on Sunday, December 8, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, where the Intermediate Choir, Concert Choir, and Young Men’s Ensemble will delight audiences with their captivating melodies. Visit the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus website for tickets to these and other upcoming events.

Pasadena Presbyterian Church: 80th Annual Candlelight & Carols
2024-12-07 19:30 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Once again all of Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s resident choirs collaborate on this annual “Pasadena Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family,” offering fresh performances of familiar Christmas music, as well as newly-composed pieces. Serving as a thrilling kickoff to the Christmas season for many, this year’s program features sacred and secular music composed or arranged by Dan Forrest, Marques L.A. Garrett, Elaine Hagenberg, Mark Sirett, and Sir Karl Jenkins, among others. This concert is free admission, but a voluntary offering is welcome. Learn more about this traditional holiday program at ppcmusic.or

Boston Court: The Lao Tizer Quartet
2024-12-07 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Lao Tizer surrounds himself with “musicians of stupendous talent, using improvisational passages that sweep the listener into luscious soundscapes. The Lao Tizer Quartet is a soulful outfit that delivers “smooth jazz rich in melodicism, with a deep groove that sparkles with intersecting ideas, beautifully played.” – Telluride Jazz Festival

Vroman's Bookstore: Martha Blanding, in conversation with Tim O’Day, discusses Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth
2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
An empowering and moving story of a young woman from South Central Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) who took a chance, defied the odds and became the first-ever Black American to achieve a half-century-long career with The Walt Disney Company.
Disneyland was groundbreaking when it opened in 1955 and continues to possess a legacy of being a trendsetter in both the world of themed, immersive, entertainment and workplace culture, experiences, and training. Although change was inevitable it didn’t always come easy.
Here is the incredible story of a young woman from South Central Los Angeles (Watts and Compton) who took a chance, defied the odds, and became the first-ever Black American to achieve a half-century-long career with The Walt Disney Company.
When Martha Blanding started working at Disneyland Park in 1971, it was already a wildly successful and internationally beloved travel destination that had welcomed more than 100 million guests. This book is a personal journey through fifty years of Disneyland as told like never before . . . through the eyes and perspective of a successful Black woman who was indeed an example of Groundbreaking Magic.
This book tells how a twenty-year-old college student came to work in Walt Disney’s original theme park during the racially charged era of the early 1970s, starting as the park’s first Black tour guide and eventually overseeing multi-million dollar generating merchandise-based events, many featuring globally acclaimed artists and celebrities. Martha also had a unique vantage point as she saw how societal changes impacted and changed Disneyland while she helped make much of that change possible.
In addition to all the Disney pixie dust, an incredibly loving, resilient, and close American family is at the heart of this book. With her bedrock parents who had joined the Great Migration out of the Deep South, her family witnessed firsthand some of our country’s most shameful events while never faltering in their faith or pride in being Black Americans.
Part memoir and part cultural history, Groundbreaking Magic is sweet, insightful, sometimes blunt, occasionally heartbreaking, and often funny and surprising, providing the first-ever account of Disney history as seen through the eyes of “Martha B.”

Landmark Pasadena: Retro Replay: Elf
2024-12-10 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Retro Replay, our weekly series of modern and vintage film favorites, features films so satisfying we’re reviving them on the big screen to enjoy again—or to see for the first time! Each month’s thematic program offers a new film on Tuesdays!

Vroman's Bookstore: Richard Walter discusses Deadpan
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Deadpan follows the misadventures of a vaguely antisemitic West Virginia Buick dealer who wakes up one day transformed into the world’s most popular Jewish comedian. Steeped in magical realism, the narrative confronts the pivotal issues of our day: identity, intolerance, tribalism, and the redemptive force of humor.
The story is set during the worldwide oil crises of the 1970s, alternating among locations in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai, and featuring characters as diverse as Sarah Palin, Mel Brooks, and the Shah of Iran. This phantasmagorical tour-de-force not only constitutes a satirical takedown of antisemitism (and bigotry in general), it is also a dazzling display of human dignity, resilience, and humor.

Vroman's Bookstore: Have Yourself A Stickler Little Storytime with Miss Marie and Mr. Steve
2024-12-11 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Stickler, a quirky, multi-eyed character with a flair for the edgy, could give Jack Skellington a run for his money as the ultimate “alternative” Santa. While Charlie Brown may have bemoaned receiving rocks for Trick-or-Treating, Stickler joyfully hands out twigs, hailing them as the perfect all-purpose holiday gift. (After all, “sticks and stones” have their charm!) But will Stickler’s woodland friends share his enthusiasm for these pointy wooden presents? Or will it truly be the thought that counts?
Mr. Steve introduces Stickler to the growing lineup of beloved holiday storybook legends like Rudolph, Frosty, and the Grinch. Meanwhile, Miss Marie kicks off the fun with singin’ and drummin’, followed by a Stickler-themed coloring activity that kids are sure to enjoy!
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Vroman's Bookstore: Nathaniel Butler and Andy Bernstein discuss Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography
2024-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
40 years of stunning basketball photography—both on the court and off—from one of the sport’s greatest chroniclers
As one of the NBA’s premier photographers, Nathaniel S. Butler has shot it all. From iconic moments like Ray Allen’s corner three to intimate portraits of Bill Russell and the NBA50 and NBA75 teams to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and Steph Curry clinching championships, if it was a history-making basketball moment, Butler was there.
Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography is a spectacular photographic collection spanning the first four decades of Butler’s career, including the current draft class’s rookie season.
With commentary from NBA legends across generations, including Patrick Ewing, Steph Curry, Jeremy Lin, and Victor Wembanyama, this is the insider look at the National Basketball Association and the man whose photographs have helped define its rise.
This handsome coffee table book is the perfect gift for the basketball fan in your life.

Boston Court Pasadena: Amanda McBroom: Wintersong
2024-12-11 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom (Golden Globe-winning writer of Bette Midler’s worldwide hit, “The Rose”) celebrates the season with a joyous holiday concert at Boston Court Pasadena, debuting her newest album, Wintersong. With her multi-talented friends, music director Michele Brourman, and bassist Larry Tuttle, McBroom will offer a collection of well-loved standards, undiscovered gems, and beloved almost-holiday songs. Join Boston Court for a night of holiday enchantment—reserve your tickets now at bostoncourtpasadena.org.

Vroman's Bookstore: California School of Arts
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
California School of the Arts, San Gabriel Valley Creative Writing Conservatory presents: End of Semester Creative Writing Showcase.

Vroman's Bookstore: lana Kaplan, in conversation with Kristin Marguerite Doidge, discusses Nora Ephron at the Movies
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The first illustrated monograph on writer, journalist, and director Nora Ephron, the visionary behind When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail
Nora Ephron at the Movies offers an unfiltered look at Ephron as a champion of the rom-com and as a feminist Hollywood trailblazer. It explores her life and work by pairing detailed criticism with exclusive interviews with Ephron’s key collaborators, including Andie MacDowell and Jenn Kaytin Robinson, to add color and nuance to her life and legacy.
With her singular voice, Nora Ephron flourished as a dominant force in the entertainment industry, focusing on the idiosyncrasies of romance that were universally relatable.
The women in her stories paralleled reality—the veil was lifted, the glossy sheen removed. Her protagonists share an unwavering sense of humor about life’s mishaps, and they never take themselves too seriously—like Julie trying to master the art of cooking lobsters in Julie & Julia, Sally’s theatrical fake orgasm in Katz’s deli in When Harry Met Sally, or Rachel perfecting a key lime pie only to throw it in her cheating husband’s face in Heartburn.
Through her keenly self-aware humor and semi-autobiographical stories, Ephron left behind a groundbreaking legacy as a beloved journalist, essayist, screenwriter, author, producer, director, and feminist who delivered stories of resilience embedded in sharp wit and upper-crust landscapes. Through that lens, she became emblematic of rom-coms, shifting and redefining conversations around the complexities of relationships and the women who have them.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge [KRIS-TIN MARG-YOO-REET DOYJ], MA, is a Los
Angeles-based author, journalist, and professor. NORA EPHRON: A BIOGRAPHY, her
debut nonfiction book based on her 2015 master’s thesis, was published in 2022 by
Chicago Review Press. The book became a bestseller in Southern California and
received critical praise from Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, the Times Literary
Supplement, Booklist, and others. It also earned a National Arts & Entertainment
Journalism award for “Best Nonfiction Book” from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2022.

Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Vroman’s Musical Storytime: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
2024-12-14 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.
In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child’s wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.

Vroman's Bookstore: Holiday Music with Gone With the Winds & The Sliders
2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Holiday music takes center stage with two fantastic performances: the woodwind quintet Gone With the Winds from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and the trombone quartet The Sliders from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Gone With the Winds brings a classically trained ensemble featuring flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon. Their seasonal program of holiday music and Christmas carols highlights the group’s exceptional talent, cultivated through collaborations in esteemed LA-area orchestras like the Loyola Law Orchestra, LAPD Concert Band, and LA Symphonic Winds. Members have performed at iconic venues including Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Colburn School of Music, the Dolby Theater, and UCLA’s Royce Hall.
Members:

Ellen Engelke – Flute
Michael Lim – Oboe
Jess Joswick – Clarinet
Ben Iredell – French Horn
Steve Ades – Bassoon

The Sliders, a trombone quartet from across the greater Los Angeles area, deliver a spirited performance with their signature charm. These slide trombone enthusiasts bring humor and heart to their music, offering a delightful addition to the holiday festivities.
Members:

Christine Cheung – Tenor Trombone
Christopher Torres – Bass Trombone
Eric Kirchhoff – Tenor Trombone
Roger Varney – Alto and Tenor Trombone

Celebrate the season with these outstanding musicians and their festive tunes!

Landmark Theatres Pasadena: Retro Replay: A Christmas Story
2024-12-17 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Retro Replay, our weekly series of modern and vintage film favorites, features films so satisfying we’re reviving them on the big screen to enjoy again—or to see for the first time! Each month’s thematic program offers a new film on Tuesdays! For 2024, Landmark Theatres’ 50th Anniversary, join us in December for: Christmas Classics

Vroman's Bookstore: A Very Grinchmas Storytime with Miss Marie and Mr. Steve
2024-12-18 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Adults know the Grinch’s character arc: from “Mean One” to cardiomegaly (a heart three sizes larger).
But do the kids (or grandkids) know the whole story? Join Mr. Steve for the annual reading of this timeless tale of mischief, redemption, and (Spoiler Alert!) Roast Beast! Note: The Grinch himself won’t make an appearance (he’s still committed to community service in Whoville), but we’ll have FREE Grinch stickers, scratch-off calendars, and fun activity sheets for the kids!

Monopole Wine by RX: Yacht Rock Sing-Along
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Monopole by Wine RX for a smooth evening of classic Yacht Rock hits, featuring Tim Kobza on guitar and vocals, with Nina Lares adding her soulful voice to the mix. Sing along to your favorite easy-listening tunes while enjoying a glass (or two!) of fine wine in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. There’s no cover charge, but a two-glass minimum is required to keep the good vibes flowing! Follow Monopole on Instagram for more events.

Third@First: Christmas Joy Concert
2024-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The First UMC choirs and instrumental ensembles team up for this annual celebration of seasonal music. Carols old and new will be performed by the Chancel Choir, handbells, pipe organ, piano ensembles and more. Enjoy a few “Sing-Alongs” for the whole audience!

Vroman's Bookstore: Vroman’s and PJ Library present Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland
2024-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s is celebrating Hanukkah by partnering with PJ Library to present a very special Storytime featuring Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland.
Sadie and her four little brothers are very poor and always hungry. On the first night of Chanukah, Sadie performs a generous act, and in turn receives a frying pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. Sadie tells her brothers never to use the magic pan, but when she goes out one afternoon, the mischievous boys can’t resist. They remember the words to start the pan cooking . . . but what were the words to make it stop? This humorous tale of generosity and greed is accompanied by bright, cheerful illustrations depicting a traditional Russian village. An author’s note and a recipe for Sadie’s latkes are included.
PJ Library sends free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. These stories spark conversations that inspire the whole family to explore and celebrate what they love about Jewish life.
The program was created by the nonprofit Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) in keeping with its mission to help people connect to Jewish values, traditions, and culture while building vibrant Jewish communities. The HGF partners with local Jewish organizations to fund PJ Library and make it available in their community.

Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
2025-01-08 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.

Vroman’s Ed – Romance Writing Class with Amy Spalding (8 weeks)
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Atrium Building, 709 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Have you always wanted to write your own HEA (that’s a happily-ever-after)? This class is for anyone interested in writing a romance novel—or who’s started one but feels like they need some help getting to that happy ending! In this 8-week course, bestselling author Amy Spalding will teach you the fundamentals of romance novels.
(Please note: this 8 week class will be held on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm – *1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, and 3/6, with no class on 2/27)

The Mixx Pasadena: BOWIE BALL - The Ultimate Live David Bowie Experience
2025-01-10 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena invites music lovers to the 2nd Annual Bowie Ball, a glamorous celebration of the life and legacy of David Bowie. Guests are encouraged to embrace their inner starman with dazzling costumes, dance the night away to iconic Bowie hits, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music and creative energy.

Pasadena Heritage: The Art Deco Architecture of the Playhouse Village
2025-01-11 12:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Tickets: $22 members | $25 nonmembers
The Pasadena Playhouse Historic District contains approximately 34 buildings, which represent the eastward growth of the City’s urban core during the 1920s and 1930s, after Pasadena’s economy had changed from agriculture to tourism. During this period of development, Art Deco architecture was gaining popularity and was the chosen style for several commercial buildings in the District. This walking tour includes some notable landmarks designed in the style, including the Scottish Rite Temple, the United Artist Theater, and the Warner Building plus many other notable buildings of the period that are on the route. Join us as we explore Art Deco in this historic district (both old and new!), learn about the prominent architects behind their design, and hear about Pasadena Heritage’s involvement in the preservation and development of these buildings!
Tours last approximately 1.5 hours with a walking distance of approximately 1 mile. For the comfort of all our guests, dogs are not permitted on Pasadena Heritage walking tours.
* PASADENA HERITAGE MEMBERS: To redeem your membership discount, click the orange “Get Tickets” button and type the discount code MEMBER in the promo code field at the top of the ticket window. If you have difficulty purchasing your member tickets, please contact Bridget Lawlor at bridget@pasadenaheritage.org or 626-441-6333 x.102.

Vroman's Bookstore: Robert Crais discusses The Big Empty
2025-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.
Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detective she can find: Elvis Cole.
Elvis heads to Rancha where an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter, Anya, might have a line on the missing man. But when Elvis finds himself shadowed by a gang of vicious criminals, the missing persons cold case becomes far more sinister.
Elvis calls his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, for help, and they follow Tommy Beller’s trail into the depths of a monstrous, hidden evil. The case flips on its head, victims become predators, predators become prey, and the question becomes: Can Elvis Cole save them all from this nightmare?
