Playhouse Village Association

Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel N. Grant reads from & signs Michael Goes to School: The M.O.D.Y Kid's Collection
2026-01-10 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
When Michael starts a new school, he hopes to make friends and have fun. But the kids aren’t friendly, and the teachers don’t notice when he struggles. With courage and honesty, Michael tells his mom how he feels, and together they find a new school where he feels safe, seen, and happy. A heartfelt story from Chanel N. Grant reminding children that their feelings matter and their voices deserve to be heard.

Vroman's Bookstore: Alexander Berman & Camille Stochitch, in conversation with Estelle Laure, discuss & sign Love Goes Viral
2026-01-10 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this sweeping romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter.
Love Thompson went viral. Now she has it all–fifty million followers, brand deals, a Hollywood address, and the fast track to the music career she’s always dreamed of–until…she doesn’t.
After Love takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend’s mistake, the fallout goes more viral than the video that rocketed her to fame. By the next morning, she’s already lost sponsorships, ten million followers, and her debut single. Love needs to rehab her image, and that means dating someone a little more homegrown.
Enter Austin Grey. Austin is about as homegrown as it gets. His only followers are the regulars at his family’s struggling diner that he’s doing his best to save. But everything changes when he gets a DM from a star he never expected to cross paths with again.
When Love walks back into Austin’s life, she thinks this is a purely online scheme with an expiration date. But as genuine feelings start to develop that keep them coming back to each other again and again, will either of them be willing to take a chance on something real?

The Mixx: Open Tables
2026-01-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
The Mixx Pasadena invites vinyl collectors to take the decks at Open Tables.Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite records and step into the spotlight, spinning vinyl through a concert-quality surround sound system. The night features open-format selections alongside 2-for-1 drinks and food specials.

Free Second Sunday: Silk Road Day at USC Pacific Asia Museum & SCCM
2026-01-11 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
On Sunday, January 11, the Southern California Children’s Museum and USC Pacific Asia Museum are collaborating for Second Free Sunday: Silk Road Day. Offering an exciting day of live music, artmaking, and Silk Road-themed children’s programming.

Both museums offer free admission and parking, plus hands-on art making inspired by the Exploring the Silk Road gallery. Enjoy creative activities throughout the day and a live music performance at PAM.

Vroman's Bookstore: Kadir Nelson discusses & signs Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game (American Sports Histories #2)
2026-01-11 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age–a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years–in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.
Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago, but what remains is the passion of the players, the heat of competition, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this visual tour de force, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life.
The sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. Engaging profiles of revolutionary players–including Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry–are featured, along with notable quotes from major figures of the game. With each breathtaking page turn, fans young and old will learn the gripping story of the all-American game and meet its iconic, indomitable heroes.

Boston Court: NT Live: The Fifth Step
2026-01-13 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: The Fifth StepThis powerful National Theatre Live screening explores trust, recovery, and the stories we tell ourselves, unfolding in a tense and intimate exchange that keeps audiences on edge.

Vroman's Bookstore: Denise Nicholas discusses & signs Finding Home: A Memoir
2026-01-13 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel, Freshwater Road, already know: that Nicholas, a pioneer Black actress, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all, full of ‘I did this, and I did that, ‘ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather, it’s a long thoughtful moment, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in–and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” –James McBride, National Book Award winner
A poignant, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention, race, and grief.
Long before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star, Denise Nicholas was a middle-class Black girl growing up in 1950s Detroit, struggling to decipher her family’s profound secrets. She loved Detroit’s vibrant culture despite the harsh realities of its racial segregation, which deeply influenced her perspective on identity. In her early twenties, she dropped out of the University of Michigan to tour the Deep South with the Free Southern Theater at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, a path that ultimately ignited her lifelong commitment to social justice and activism. A few short years later she would launch from stage work to meteoric national fame as a series lead on the groundbreaking ABC-TV show Room 222, a role that earned her three consecutive Golden Globe nominations.
With eloquence, vulnerability, and resolve, Nicholas mines her six-decade journey through TV and film stardom, the complexities of her three marriages, and her reconstituting her creative life to become a celebrated novelist, reflecting on the personal, professional, and societal pressures that buffeted her throughout. Constructed of episodic reflections from both personal and professional high points and low points of her life, Nicholas navigates the intersections of love and identity, exploring how her experiences in Hollywood shaped her understanding of success, intimacy, and commitment. Her narrative is rich with anecdotes from her career in Hollywood, as an actor and, later, a successful screenwriter for television and eventually a novelist, providing a backdrop to the struggles and achievements that marked her path. She outspokenly discusses the challenges she faced as a trailblazing actress of color, shedding light on the systemic barriers and biases within the entertainment industry.
But at the deepest level, this memoir is a heartfelt exploration of grief, as Nicholas recounts the profound losses–including the unsolved, targeted slaying of her sister, the telling of which occupies the center of her story–that have shaped her. Her reflections on mourning and resilience paint a vivid, moving portrait of how to journey through healing to new dimensions of self-discovery. Through her powerful, stylish, and evocative storytelling, Nicholas not only chronicles her own remarkable life but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live, work, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.

The Mixx: Salsa Mixx
2026-01-13 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Tropical Tuesday Nights are back at The Mixx Pasadena.Guests are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of Salsa and Bachata set to the hottest Latin rhythms in town. The night features sensational Salsa and Bachata dance lessons led by award-winning Los Angeles instructor Rogelio Moreno, followed by social dancing with new and familiar faces on The Mixx’s vibrant professional dance floor. Music is curated by DJ Salsa y Sabor, keeping the energy going all night long.
Enjoy 2-for-1 drinks throughout the evening, free parking, and a delicious dinner and cocktail menu—including refreshing new zero-proof cocktails.

Boston Court: NTL: Mrs. Warren's Profession
2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s ProfessionGeorge Bernard Shaw’s provocative classic confronts money, morality, and independence in a bold, still-relevant drama. Smart, uncompromising, and deeply engaging.

Boston Court: NTL The Life of Pi
2026-01-14 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Life of PiBased on the beloved novel, this visually stunning stage adaptation tells an extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and imagination. A breathtaking National Theatre Live experience.

After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive?

Boston Court: NTL Live: Inter Alia
2026-01-15 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Inter AliaLed by Rosamund Pike, this gripping National Theatre Live screening examines authority, accountability, and the complexities of modern life in a bold and thought-provoking production.
Inter Alia – Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief
2026-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage presents Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature in Relief. Learn how to create bird-inspired ornamental designs by observing local species, sketching natural forms, and translating feathers, movement, and pattern into hands-on relief and surface work using clay and found materials.

Vroman's Bookstore: Paula Lafferty discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)
2026-01-17 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Paula Lafferty, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega, discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)

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Outlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh, big-hearted, feminist, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic saga of King Arthur, as told from the perspective of his spunky and surprising queen, Vera – complete with time travel and good running shoes!
***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers*** Only while supplies last.
Vera always knew she didn’t fit in. When she learns that she is meant to be in another time, she leaps at the chance to embrace a new life in a world of valor, intrigue, and unexpected magic in this bold and romantic retelling of Arthurian legend . . .
22-year-old Vera is at a crossroads: waiting tables, grieving her previous relationship, and jogging aimlessly each morning as if toward an uncertain future. Then an odd man shows up at her workplace, insisting that she was once the legendary Queen Guinevere of Camelot, and that her lost memories hold the key to changing both the past and the present. Somehow, it all feels like the direction she’s been looking for. But when she asks the mysterious man to tell her more about Lancelot, Arthur, and a faithless queen, he can only say that much of what she’s heard about Camelot is wrong. The truth, he claims, is something she must see for herself.
After jumping through a portal in Glastonbury’s historic center, Vera is not prepared for what she finds. Magic is everywhere, but a curse on the kingdom means it dwindles every day. She has no idea how to perform a queen’s duties. Her fast friendship with Lancelot sets gossip flowing, and the stranger she must call “husband” often refuses to meet her eye. Arthur is a puzzle: cold, forbidding, and, while angry to her face, keeps leaving secret tokens of tenderness in her chambers. Worst of all, Vera’s memories–and the answers locked within them–show no signs of returning. If Vera is truly destined to save Camelot, she’ll have to trust her instincts. And her king will have to trust her . . .

Third@First: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2026-01-17 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Third@First’s support for local music students continues with the California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley’s vocal and instrumental ensembles celebrating MLK Day with Gospel music and works by Black composers.

USC PAM: Night Parade: Yokai Unleashed
2026-01-17 18:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
USC Pacific Asia Museum is excited to present the first program in celebration of our upcoming exhibition, Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Enjoy an evening exploring the spiritual, cultural, and pop culture legacies of yōkai
Program Highlights
Join Michael Dylan Foster, Professor of Japanese Folklore at the University of California, Davis, and Virginia Kuhn, Ph.D., Professor of the Practice of Cinematic Arts (Media Arts + Practice) and Associate Director of the Institute for Multimedia Literacy at USC, as they explore the cultural and spiritual significance of yōkai in Japan and beyond.
The discussion is moderated by Meher McArthur, Curator and Scholar of Japanese Art.
After the conversation, stay for:
Costume contest
Music
Japanese-inspired treats
Presented with USC Trojan Anime Culture
Cosplay encouraged!
Come dressed as your favorite yōkai, anime character, or mythical creature.
Tickets & Admission
Tickets include museum admission and free parking.
USC PAM Members and USC Students are FREE.
PAM Members and USC Students, please RSVP at pamrsvp@usc.edu.
RSVP here

Pasadena Neighbor Day
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Pasadena Neighbor Day returns January 18. Get ready for a citywide celebration of kindness, connection, and neighborly love. Playhouse Village is leading the way with special events and offerings from Yahaira’s Cafe, El Portal, Monopole Wine by RX, and Pasadena Heritage, showcasing the power of community through food, culture, and shared experiences.
See full schedule at pasadenaneighborday.com
Neighbor Day Participants
Pasadena Heritage Swag Bag
Pasadena Heritage | 160 N Oakland Ave
Available Jan 18 at Wild Parrot Live Show
BOGO wine for 2
Monopole Wine by RX | 21 S El Molino Ave
Enjoy a free cup of coffee from 9AM-11AM
Yahaira’s Cafe | 698 E Colorado Blvd
Special happy hour from 11am-5pm at the bar
El Portal | 695 E Green St

Boston Court: NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest
2026-01-18 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being EarnestOscar Wilde’s sharp and joyful comedy comes to the big screen in this acclaimed National Theatre Live production. Witty, timeless, and endlessly entertaining.

Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel Miller discusses & signs The Moon Without Stars
2026-01-18 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
What’s the deal with middle school, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school–and the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering.
At the beginning of seventh grade, Luna knows who she is: an observant, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she’s going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for?
In a contemporary novel that feels like today’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Newbery Honor winner and bestselling author Chanel Miller explores what it means to lose and then find yourself again in the middle of middle school.

Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Maya Ackerman discusses & signs Creative Machines: Ai, Art & Us
2026-01-21 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A bold and thought-provoking journey into AI’s power to transform human creativity
In Creative Machines: AI, Art & Us, world-renowned AI researcher and generative AI pioneer, Maya Ackerman, takes you on a thrilling journey into the rise of creative AI, from its earliest pioneers to the cutting-edge tools shaping music, art, and human imagination today.
Ackerman cuts through the hype, revealing the true capabilities and limitations of generative AI while championing its potential to amplify human creativity rather than replace it. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and her own cutting-edge research, she reveals how generative AI exposes both the brilliance and the blind spots of human society–our ingenuity, our biases, our assumptions about intelligence and identity.
The book contains:

The hidden history and explosive growth of AI-generated creativity
Explorations of the true capabilities and limitations of creative AI
A visionary framework for using AI as a tool to enhance, rather than hinder, human creativity
A bold new perspective on AI ethics and why fixing AI is not enough

Perfect for entrepreneurs, tech leaders, developers, ethicists, and creative professionals, Creative Machines offers deep insights, compelling stories, and a visionary perspective on AI’s impact on human society. An essential read for anyone doing their best to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI.

Pasadena Heritage: Jazz Night at the historic Blinn House
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Enjoy an intimate evening of live jazz at the historic Blinn House, featuring classic tunes, select libations, and timeless ambiance. Join us for a spirited night that celebrates music, history, and community.

Boston Court: NTL Hamlet
2026-01-22 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: HamletA gripping exploration of ambition, betrayal, and conscience, Shakespeare’s masterpiece is brought vividly to life on stage and screened live from the National Theatre.

Vroman's Bookstore: Taleen Voskuni discusses & signs Our Ex’s Wedding
2026-01-22 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore
Two people who can’t stand each other must come together to plan their mutual ex’s wedding in this new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Lavash at First Sight.
Ani Avakian was supposed to be the Bay Area’s premier Armenian wedding planner by now. But after a huge blow to her business, she’s determined to redeem herself by taking on the biggest job of her career: a wedding for an indie movie star. The wedding is set at a stunning Armenian-owned winery, and Ani is eager to connect with the owner, who she’ll be working closely with. But then she actually meets him. Sure, Raffi is ridiculously hot and charming, but he’s also insufferably smug. Though the real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple–because the actress’s fiancée is none other than the woman who shattered her heart two years ago: her ex-girlfriend, Kami.

Vroman's Bookstore: Lost x Found: Keepsakes Reimagined
2026-01-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Vroman’s Bookstore for an exhibit where special family keepsakes lost to the Los Angeles fires are reimagined by local designers and artists, celebrating memory, creativity, and community healing.
Lost x Found: Keepsakes Reimagined is an exhibit of Project Keepsake, which began in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles fires when loss felt overwhelming, and the path to recovery was uncertain. It grew from a simple act of care into a year-long creative collaboration between local artists and families who lost cherished keepsakes in the fires. The project is led by local design leader Alvin Oei, founder of CMD+Y, a creative nonprofit that uses imagination to explore social and environmental issues while supporting local communities through art. Through illustration and storytelling, artists and designers participating in Lost x Found worked closely with families to reimagine beloved objects such as toys, mementos, and symbols of comfort that were lost to the flames. What emerged was more than artwork. It became a way to honor emotional memory, restore a sense of connection, and acknowledge a part of disaster recovery that often goes unseen.
This exhibition brings those keepsakes to life digitally, displayed in handcrafted fixtures that transform the space into an intimate gallery of resilience and remembrance. Families, neighbors, and the wider community are invited to gather, reflect, and celebrate the culmination of a year of volunteer-driven creativity. The event will also feature speakers sharing the journey of Lost x Found, from its beginnings with Design for Disaster Response LA, to a workshop with ArtCenter College of Design Designmatters, to the co‑creative relationships that shaped each illustration. Entirely grassroots and built through collective generosity, Lost x Found stands as a testament to what can grow when art, empathy, and community come together.
For more information and / or to participate in the project, please contact Project Keepsake on their website.

Pasadena Heritage: Playhouse Village Walking Tour
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage invites the community to a guided walking tour of the Playhouse Village Historic District, exploring Pasadena’s eastward expansion during the 1920s and 1930s. The tour highlights a variety of architectural styles and notable landmarks, including the Pasadena Playhouse.

Pasadena Heritage: Playhouse Village Walking Tour
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Join Pasadena Heritage guided walking tour of the Playhouse Village Historic District, exploring Pasadena’s eastward expansion during the 1920s and 1930s. The tour highlights a variety of architectural styles and notable landmarks, including the Pasadena Playhouse.

The Mixx: Opentables
2026-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Cheeseburger Week
2026-01-25 | CA
Celebrate where it all began. Pasadena is the birthplace of the cheeseburger, first served in 1924 by Lionel Sternberger at the historic Rite Spot. His now-legendary Aristocratic Burger changed American food culture forever. During Cheeseburger Week 2026, running January 26–31, Pasadena dines in honor of this iconic culinary moment with a citywide Cheeseburger Crawl.
This year’s celebration also marks two major milestones: the centennial anniversary of Route 66, America’s Mother Road, and the 150th anniversary of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena’s Main Street. For 2026, Cheeseburger Week expands beyond the burger itself, weaving in tributes to the road trips, diners, and local history that shaped Pasadena into the destination it is today.

Vroman's Bookstore: Jan 25 Local Author Day Introducing Peggy Hongduc Nguyen
2026-01-25 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Peggy Hongduc Nguyen presents Zodiac Animals for Movers
Through movement-based concepts and dynamic illustrations, Zodiac Animals for Movers is a children’s book inviting readers to embody the gifts of each zodiac friend. Interact with Nguyễn-Griffin’s reimagining of the Vietnamese and Chinese Lunar calendar by celebrating the creative expression of twelve animals and our collective power to move as one.

Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Eddie Dovigi & C.A. River
2026-01-25 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Eddie Dovigi presents Scrubber
Scrubber is a cyberpunk, neo-noir about a young woman, Elly, who is a freelance “scrubber” –a hacker that receives anonymous commissions to illegally delete watermarks on AI-generated media. When her smartdevice pings with a gig that seems too good to be true, she quickly realizes she may be in over her head.
The book takes place in the alleyways of an urban metropolis, Demos, that hums with neon pink, green, and blue at night. Elly connects with a few characters throughout her mission, including Lance, leader of the werewolf sect, “misanthropic lycanthropes”. Also, the immaculately dressed, Dan Dan, who is like a living and breathing porcelain doll. But Elly isn’t taking any chances or pulling any punches, she is sure to leave a trail of recordings in her wake in case the long arm of the law, or worse, the eyes that seem to lurk in the shadows, threaten to put a stop to her at any moment. In the end, these recordings may be Elly’s only hope.
C.A. River presents Sea of Waking Dreams
It is 2001 when Karina Layne decides it’s the right time for gastric bypass surgery. Losing over one hundred pounds seems like an impossible dream, but she and her husband, Ryan, are ready to have children. Determined to confront the childhood trauma that contributed to her unhealthy relationship with food, Karina returns to her memories to seek healing and begins undergoing a magnificent metamorphosis of mind and body. Karina and Ryan’s bond is strong and promises a long life of passion and happiness. However, as Karina navigates her new identity, they face unexpected challenges that rock the foundation of their marriage. When Karina and Ryan’s cousin unexpectedly develops a spark a year after her surgery, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Ryan and her growing feelings for Blake. As she is forced to question her beliefs about love and commitment, she faces an agonizing choice. Will she stay committed to her marriage or take a chance on a different kind of love? And will tragedy derail Karina’s progress toward transformation? In this captivating voyage through love, healing, and self-discovery, a woman’s journey to weight loss leads her to decide what she truly wants-and who she wants to become.

Vroman's Bookstore: Paula Price reads from & signs Happiness is for Everyone
2026-01-26 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Paula Price reads from & signs Happiness is for Everyone

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Teach kids they have the power to choose happiness.
Inspired by the adult non-fiction book, The Quest for Happiness.To Be Happy, or Not to Be Happy. The Choice is Yours., this playful book helps kids ages 3 to 8 discover that happiness is a choice everyone deserves. Through the fun and uplifting poem, children will learn simple ways to create happiness-by being kind, grateful, and finding joy in everyday moments. A heartwarming journey that empowers kids to shine from within!
