Vroman's Fiction Reading Group
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atrium Building, 709 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.
July’s pick is This Other Eden by Paul Harding.
Fiction Reading Group meetings are held inside Vroman’s Bookstore on the second floor in the event space.

Vroman's Summer Reading Program - Creative Craft Workshop with Joel Stern!
2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a creative craft workshop on Thursday, July 24th from 4-5pm! Watch as pop-up creations and origami creatures come to life through the magic of paper folding.
Joel is the author of the recently published Into the Deep Blue Sea: An Ocean Pop-Up, as well as many other papercraft books and art kits. His art has been featured in movies, commercials, and on television. Visit his website here.

Vroman's Summer Reading Program - Crochet Workshop with Maya!
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join us on Thursdays from July 10th-July 31st from 6-7:30pm for a four part crochet workshop, just for teenagers! Vroman’s very own resident crocheter, Maya, will be available to teach beginner crochet crafts. Or: bring your own projects and get to know other crafters! We will have yarn and hooks available for attendees. Open to ages 13-18.
RSVP at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com.

Vroman's Summer Sale July 26-August 3
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Summer Sale starts on Saturday, July 26th, through August 3! The sale is located upstairs in the Vroman’s Event Space
All sales are final. May not be combined with other discounts.

Vroman's Summer Reading Program - End of Summer Party!
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Bookstore invites young readers and their families to the final Summer Reading event of the season, taking place in the event space at 11:00 AM. Guests can enjoy arts, crafts, and other fun activities. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, participants can visit the Kid’s Info Desk to collect their prizes, including free books and other rewards.
Those unable to attend the End of Summer Party can still pick up their prizes between August 7 and August 24.

Vroman's Bookstore: Dennis McNally, discusses & signs The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties
2025-08-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Strange Trip and the publicist of the Grateful Dead, a riveting social history of everything that led up to the 1960s counterculture movement.
Few cities represent the countercultural movement of the 1960s more than San Francisco. By that decade, the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood was home to self-branded “freaks” (dubbed “hippies” by the media) who created the world’s first psychedelic neighborhood–an alchemical chamber for social transformation. They rejected a large part of the traditional American identity, passing over American exceptionalism, consumerism, misogyny, and militarism in favor of creativity, mind-body connection, peace, and love of all things.
The Last Great Dream is a history of everything that led to the 1960s counterculture, when long-simmering resistance to American mainstream values birthed the hippie. It begins with the San Francisco Poetry Renaissance, peaks with the Human Be-in in Golden Gate Park, and ends with the Monterey Pop Festival that introduced Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin to the world. It tells of several micro-histories, including beat poetry, visual arts, underground publishing, electronic/contemporary compositional music, experimental theater, psychedelics, and more.
Fascinating and definitive, The Last Great Dream is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining countercultural movement–an Underground 101 course for newcomers and aficionados alike.

Vroman's Bookstore: Linda Liu reads from & signs Falling Star
2025-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From the creator of Hidden Gem and Sour Apple comes a new out-of-this-world picture book about a star who loses their shine from the pressures of overachieving.
Being the star that people wish on is demanding work! And when the burden of performing becomes too much to bear, even celestial bodies take a hit.
As a star falls from its sky-high position, its self-esteem takes a real nosedive. But a lift from an unlikely source gives this star a new purpose, along with the courage to glow again.

Archetype Yoga Bookclub: The Creative Act by Tony Rubin
2025-08-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga’s Book Club dives into The Creative Act by Rick Rubin this month—a thoughtful guide on embracing creativity as a way of life. Discover how Rubin’s insights on artistry and openness can inspire your own practice, both on and off the mat.
📚 Book ClubSaturday, August 9 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Bookclub meets every second saturday at Archtype Yoga

Ready, set, read!

Archetype Yoga: Second Saturdays Jazz Night
2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga sets the stage for Second Saturdays: Jazz Night on Saturday, August 9. This special birthday show features Jason Luckett and friends for an evening of soulful live jazz. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the music begins at 8 PM. Experience an intimate night of music, community, and fresh-baked cookies!

Suggested donation of $25 goes to the artist and covers the costs of event production.
Please note: This event takes place on the 3rd Floor. If anyone requires use of the service elevator, please call Archetype Yoga at 626.345.5676.

Vromans Bookstore: Ellen Phinney reads from & signs A Dog and His Boy: The Switch
2025-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Meet Scout, a golden retriever puppy who is scouting for his new family.
Meet Jax, an eleven-year-old boy who misses his best friend.
One day a mishap occurs, and Scout and Jax accidentally switch places. What does a dog do in a boy’s body? How does a boy face life as a dog? Scout and Jax must navigate life at home and school and figure out how to switch back. The two become inseparable, trying one failed attempt after another. When Jax’s parents send him to the animal shelter, his life is at stake. With so much to lose after being separated, Jax and Scout’s bond of friendship and family is tested. Will Jax be able to get through to his parents, and will Scout be able to rescue Jax before it’s too late?

Monopole Wine by RX: Ancient Peaks: Meet the Winemaker
2025-08-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
🥂 Ancient Peaks: Meet the Winemaker
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMWine lovers are invited to an exclusive evening at Monopole Wine by RX with winemaker Mike Sinor of Ancient Peaks. Guests can sip through a curated flight of wines, meet the winemaker behind the bottle, and have their favorites signed. Tickets are just $25—reserve early for this intimate tasting experience.

Landmark Theatres: Retro Replay: Lost in Translation
2025-08-12 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!
Retro Replay continues with Festival Cinema Films in August!
Titles screen on Tuesdays in August from 8/05 through 8/26, and all seats are only $5 for Paid Loyalty Members!*

Vroman's Bookstore: Chris Butera discusses & signs The Darkest Deep
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A scavenger trapped in a defunct undersea train tunnel struggles to escape as his air supply–and his sanity–dwindles in this debut psychological thriller.
The Transatlantic Train Tunnel, connecting New York and London, was meant to be the next Wonder of the World. But after the disastrous maiden voyage seven years ago, it’s generated nothing but protests, lawsuits, and bankruptcy. The only traffic the tunnel sees these days is scrappers harvesting its useless remains before it’s fully dismantled.
Not everyone is willing to take a tedious job one hundred and fifty feet below sea level, but Ben Breckenridge doesn’t have a choice. He needs the money, and the work will help quiet his anxieties. That is, until one of the bulkhead doors mysteriously locks, trapping him inside.
With limited air supply, Ben must race deeper into the tunnel to find a way out. Yet the farther he goes, the more his mind disintegrates. To survive, he’ll have to reckon with the monsters in his head. Only then will he be able to face the actual monster that’s now hunting him down . . .

The Mixx Pasadena: Pasadena Comedy Show, Always Free
2025-08-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled by some of the funniest comedians in town. This in-person event guarantees an unforgettable night of comedy and entertainment hosted by the very funny Paddy for comedy + weekly guest comedians.
Whether you’re looking for a midweek pick-me-up or just want to unwind after a long day, our comedy improv happy hours are the perfect way to do it. Our talented performers will have you rolling in the aisles with their hilarious on-the-spot antics.
So grab your friends, come on down to The Mixx, and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind comedy experience in Pasadena!
2×1 Drinks All Night Long

Wellness in the Park: Soundbath & Breathwork
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga presents Breathwork & Soundbath at Playhouse Village Park, a tranquil outdoor experience that combines deep, intentional breathing paired with immersive sound healing. Bring a mat and prepare to journey inward.

Vroman's Bookstore: Oliver Wang, discusses & signs Cruising J-Town: Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Cruising J-Town: Japanese American Car Culture in Los Angeles explores how generations of Japanese Americans in Southern California shaped, and were shaped by, local automobile cultures and industries: from desert lakebeds to concrete speedways, gas stations to design centers, souped-up import tuners to humble gardening trucks. Along the way, cars and trucks became literal and figurative vehicles for Japanese American self-expression, social mobility, community identity, and much more. Cruising J-Town is driven to explore how these diverse relationships between people and the world of cars have steered the Nikkei community’s American stories across the generations.

About the author
Oliver Wang is a professor of sociology at California State University, Long Beach, and the curator of Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community, produced by the Japanese American National Museum, and hosted at the Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena in 2025. Oliver previously wrote Legions of Boom: Filipino American Mobile Disc Jockey Crews of the San Francisco Bay Area (Duke University Press, 2015) and has written about Asian American music, film, food, sports, and other arts/culture topics since the 1990s. He lives with his wife, Sharon Mizota, in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles.
About the conversation partner
Naomi Hirahara is an multi-award-winning author and journalist who was born and raised in Pasadena, California. She was a reporter and editor of The Rafu Shimpo during the culmination of the redress and reparations movement for Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes during World War II. She is the author and/or editor of several books including: Green Makers: Japanese American Gardeners in Southern California (2000), A Taste for Strawberries: The Independent Journey of Nisei Farmer Manabi Hirasaki (2003), A Scent of Flowers: The History of the Southern California Flower Market (2004), among many others. She is also a celebrated author of many mysteries and short stories. She lives in Pasadena.

Monopole Wine by RX:
2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
🎶 Yacht Rock Sing-Along
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMGet ready to sail away with smooth tunes at Monopole Wine by RX’s Yacht Rock Sing-Along night! The duo Yachty & Nice—featuring Nina Lares and Tim Kobza—bring the soft rock classics to life in a lively sing-along session. There’s no cover, just a two-glass minimum. Grab a glass and join the chorus.

The Mixx: Alternative Karaoke
2025-08-14 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents Alternative Karaoke Night. Featuring 2×1 Drihks all night long.
Full dinner and drink menu. FREE Parking
SING LIKE A ROCK STAR!

Ice House Comedy: Jiaoying Summers
2025-08-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Jiaoying Summers! LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 7pm. Show Starts at 8pm.
**21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom.**

Ice House Comedy: Adam Hunter, Erica Rhodes, Katherine Blanford
2025-08-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy Club presents Adam Hunter, Erica Rhodes, Katherine Blanford. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm.
Show Starts at 8:00 pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom**

Ice House Comedy: The Oil Rig
2025-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice house Comedy Club presents The Oil Rig. Live In The California Room! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat.**

Ice House Comedy: The Shin Dig Show
2025-08-15 19:45 - 21:15 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents The Shin Dig Show.LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 7:45pm.
**21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat.**

The Mixx: Rock En Español, Cumbia, 80s en VIVO!
2025-08-15 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
La mejor tocada y baile latina del verano en Pasadena con los super rocekrs LUNA LLENA tocando lo mejor del rock pop, cumbia y 80s en español en VIVO! Ademas, El DJ Jack Tames, tocando lo mejor de tu musica favorita con un show de videos musicales en vivo.
Especiales de bebidas y comida.

Movies in the Park: Legally Blonde
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
FREE Outdoor Film Screenings at Playhouse Village Park
Friday August 15
Playhouse Village Park | 701 Union St
Celebrate Pasadena’s starring role in film this summer! Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. This year’s theme, Pasadena on the Big Screen, highlights iconic films shot in and around our city—featuring local landmarks, historic homes, and charming neighborhoods.
Join us for free outdoor community movie screenings on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park, featuring Legally Blonde and The Wedding Singer, both with memorable scenes filmed in Pasadena and nearby. Bring a blanket, enjoy free popcorn, and experience the magic of movies where they were made—right here in the city we love.
7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn, photo ops, and arts & crafts.
8PM | Movie will begin after sunset
Playhouse Village Park is located at 701 E Union St.

Legally Blonde – Elle Woods has it all—style, charm, and a bright future. But when her boyfriend dumps her to get “serious” at Harvard Law, she decides to follow him there and prove she’s more than just a pretty face. This witty, feel-good comedy is a celebration of self-confidence, determination, and staying true to yourself.

Ice House Comedy: Auguste DeRose-Jones & Jokers 2-year Anniversary
2025-08-15 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Auguste De-Rose-Jones & Jokers 2nd Anniversary show! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM!
Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 9:30pm. 21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom

Oh La La: Apero Night
2025-08-16 16:00 | OH LA LA — Restaurant & Bakery, 921 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California, 91101, United States
Oh La La Restaurant and Bakery invites guests to enjoy a guided tasting through the legendary terroirs of Bordeaux, from the silky reds of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion to the structured elegance of Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Pessac-Léognan.
Led by passionate sommelier Matteo, the evening blends fun and education—no snobbery, just great wine and good vibes. Each wine will be paired with cheese and charcuterie boards, thoughtfully matched to highlight every pour.
Limited spots available. Santé!

Ice House Comedy: Deez Nutz
2025-08-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm.
18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom
Bio:
The “NEXT!!!” of young stand-up comedians in SoCal have gathered together to perform inside the renowned Ice House in Pasadena! Vargus Mason, gathering one of the more discerning showcases in Hollywood, delivers a diverse hilarious lineup guaranteed to rock your funny bone! Don’t miss the chance to see the new rising stars of the comedy scene.

Ice House Comedy: Antic’s Armenian Club Comedy Night
2025-08-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy Club presents Antic’s Armenian Club Comedy Night. IVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm.
Show Starts at 7:00pm. **21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom.

Ice House Comedy: Home by 9 Comedy Show
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Home by 9 Comedy Show. Live In The California Room! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat.**

Ice House Comedy: MOB Comics
2025-08-16 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents MOB Comics. 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 in showroom.**
