Playhouse Village Association

Archetype Yoga: Book Club: The Budda's Way of Happiness by Thomas Bien
2026-03-21 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hello You’re Welcome, 445 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga invites students to evolve beyond the mat. The Archetype Monthly Book Club gathers each month at Hello You’re Welcome for thoughtful book discussions and community connection. Enjoy the conversation, discover new reads, and get rewarded for reading with special studio discounts.
This Months read is The Budda’s Way of Happiness by Thomas Bien

Pasadena Playhouse: Song of the North
2026-03-21 14:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Created by visionary artist Hamid Rahmanian, this stunning multimedia production uses shadow puppetry and projected animation to reimagine the Persian epic Shahnameh. At its heart is Manijeh, a fierce heroine navigating a world of mythical beasts who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved, Bijan, from a perilous predicament. Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North is an epic love story with a cast of 483 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of actors and puppeteers, all coming together to create powerful theater for young minds ready to explore heroism, heritage, and imaginative storytelling.

Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join artist and community facilitator Shagho (she/her) for a hands-on series exploring Ernest Batchelder’s ornamental legacy through nature’s hidden patterns. Inspired by local flora and fauna—from eucalyptus pods to hummingbirds—participants will translate natural geometries into relief and surface design while reflecting on craft, ecology, and collective imagination.

Vroman's Bookstore: Michael Yang discusses & signs Coming Alive on the Ride: A Memoir of Motorcycle Travel, Self-Discovery, and Korean Heritage
2026-03-21 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Answering the call of the open road–from Seoul to Silicon Valley to riding 40,000 life-changing miles across America
When Michael Yang bought his first motorcycle, he was a teenager who’d just moved to America. He knew little English and had few friends. Still, whenever he rode that green Yamaha, he felt more in touch with life’s possibilities. The bike was stolen a few months later, but Yang never forgot the feeling.
It wasn’t until later in life that Yang got back on a motorcycle. By then, he’d settled into Silicon Valley amidst the technology revolution; and founded, scaled, and sold a half-billion-dollar tech startup. Then, during the upheaval of the dot-com bubble burst and a few failed attempts to get new companies off the ground, Yang felt a strong pull to reengage with himself. Sensing that this midlife crisis was an opportunity to do something fun and exciting, he revved up his bike and began riding into unfamiliar landscapes. Coming Alive on the Ride narrates more than 40,000 miles of his travels, from California’s coast to the upper reaches of Alaska, Canada’s far eastern edge, and more.
One thing about long motorcycle trips is that there’s a lot of time to think. Yang describes the unique bliss of watching the miles pass beneath two wheels as he relives moments from his past–growing up in Korea during the turbulent years after the Korean War, and moving to America as a fourteen-year-old–all the while taking in North America’s astounding scenery, from the stillness of the desert to heart-racing glimpses of a bison herds and grand mountain ranges. Somewhere along the way, it happens: Past experiences and future aspirations converge into a present discovery. This inspiring memoir is a reminder that, if we slow down and tune in our senses, adventure inspires and instructs the way nothing else can.

Third@First: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
2026-03-21 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Hit Celtic band Sligo Rags returns for another joyful concert of Irish music.

The Mixx: Glow Before Dark LA
2026-03-21 17:00 - 21:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Ready for a daytime dance party built around the music you love? Glow Before Dark is a music-forward early-evening dance experience mixing 80s New Wave, 90s Dance Club classics, and early & contemporary EDM — curated for people who want to move, dance, and feel the glow — without the late-night chaos.
Think good music, intentional vibes, and a high-energy dance floor from 5–9 PM — all wrapped up before nightfall.

SCCM: Give Kids a Smile
2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
The Southern California Children’s Museum will host a fun and engaging oral health event presented by Therm and the Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, designed for young children and their families. The educational program features a dental-themed story time, a Q&A session with local pediatric dentist Dr. Soo Song, and hands-on oral hygiene activities including tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations, along with interactive oral health education.
Children who sign up for a dental screening upon arrival will be seen by dentists as their names are called throughout the event.
The event is free with admission, and the Foundation of the SGVDS will sponsor the first 20 participants who arrive at the museum and register.
Event Schedule• 10:00–10:45 AM – Dental-themed story time and Q&A with Dr. Soo Song, pediatric dentist• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Ongoing activity stations for tooth brushing, flossing, oral health education, and screenings for registered children, with dentists and volunteers available to assist and answer questions
The Foundation of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society (FSGVDS) is the charitable arm of the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, a component of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Valerie Bertinelli signs Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect
2026-03-23 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
With her signature warmth and disarming humor, the beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author strips away the polished façade and shares what it’s really like to grow older, love harder, and start over. Now in her mid-sixties, Valerie reflects on the hard-won lessons of aging, self-worth, and letting go. From her experiences with menopause, relationships, and family trauma, she writes with clarity and compassion about the insecurities that have haunted her for decades: shame and anxiety about her body, and the false belief that her value depended on perfection. Through it all, Valerie reflects on the quiet, daily work of self-acceptance—the kind that doesn’t make headlines but changes lives. Getting Naked isn’t just a story of survival. It’s a reckoning—with her past, her family history, and the generational pain that shaped her. It’s about the myths we believe when we’re young—about beauty, love, success—and how we carry them until they break us open. It’s about unlearning the script that says women must please, endure, and stay silent.
The result is a deeply personal, unexpectedly funny, and profoundly uplifting look at the inner journey we all share. Getting Naked isn’t about vulnerability for vulnerability’s sake. It’s about finally letting go of the need to be perfect, quieting the harsh inner critic, and choosing compassion over judgment. After all, it’s never too late to make peace with yourself—and to fall madly in love with the perfectly imperfect person you already are.

Vroman's Bookstore: Benjamin Stevenson, in conversation with Jordy Moblo, discusses & signs Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
2026-03-24 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series–perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.
I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before.
The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, everyone is a suspect.
THE BANK ROBBER
THE MANAGER
THE SECURITY GUARD
THE KID
THE FILM PRODUCER
THE PRIEST
THE RECEPTIONIST
THE PATIENT
THE CAREGIVER
ME
Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money.
Who is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?

SCCM: Play for all abilities
2026-03-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:00-3:00 PM. These are dedicated play hours when we welcome families and children with developmental differences. Play for All Abilities means we stand true to our values of access and inclusion.
During Play for All Abilities hours, we adjust our space and programs to provide:

Less crowded space
Quiet atmosphere with limited stimuli (low lights, no music, no microphone)
Provide space for families to build community and children to make friends
Sensory backpacks, which include noise-cancelling headphones and sensory toys*
Visual guide
Nonverbal communication cards

Regular admission applies. Play passes may be used for this event.
Can’t make it during Play for All Abilities hours? Our sensory backpacks are available any day of the week as a free daily rental, ask a staff member at check-in!

University Club: Community Open House
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
University Club of Pasadena Community Open House: A community open house celebrating the restoration of the historic clubhouse with hosted wine and beer, light bites, live music, and guided tours of the newly restored spaces.

SCCM: Let’s Jump Into Spring with The Sunshine Storyteller
2026-03-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Southern California Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate the season with stories, songs, and movement games in a lively springtime program. Emmy winner Ina Buckner-Barnette brings stories to life through dynamic storytelling, encouraging children and caregivers to dance, sing, and move together in this engaging 30-minute interactive experience. Two sessions are available to accommodate families.

Boston Court: Chad Cannon & Hui Wu: Music for the Ocean
2026-03-28 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Music for the Ocean is a set of new compositions and improvisations by violinist/composer Chad Cannon, performed alongside pianist Hui Wu, featuring brand-new animations by Timothy Rauch. This concert evokes the ocean and all its complex marine life through music, animation, and sound design.

Vroman's Bookstore: Chris Jennings, in conversation with Jim Newton, discusses & signs End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America
2026-03-30 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The gripping story of the Ruby Ridge siege, showing how the historic standoff between federal agents and a white-separatist family set the stage for the conspiracy-laced politics of the Trump era.
“Vivid, frightening, and fascinating…This book blew me away and opened my eyes.”–Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker and Elon Musk
On August 21, 1992, shots rang out while federal agents were surveilling a cabin in Boundary County, Idaho as part of an operation to arrest Randy Weaver–a reclusive, mountain-dwelling survivalist–for failure to appear in court on a gun charge. When Weaver finally surrendered to the authorities eleven days later, his wife, son, and dog lay dead, as did a US Marshal. Ever since, America has been trying to make sense of what happened on Ruby Ridge. Today, the question could not be more urgent, as the shock waves from Ruby Ridge have amplified and compounded, cracking the very foundations of our democracy.
In End of Days, Chris Jennings explains the significance of this historic siege by setting the story of the Weaver family within the long history of apocalyptic Christianity in the United States, illuminating the ways in which that faith has gradually transformed the nation. The strain of doomsday Christianity that gripped the Weavers, he shows, was grounded in a particular reading of biblical prophecy that can be traced back to the 1870s and up through the twentieth-century rise of Christian fundamentalism to the right-wing conspiracism that now defines American society and politics. The events at Ruby Ridge acted as an accelerant for this spreading worldview, and are essential to understanding the crisis that our nation confronts today.

Vroman's Bookstore: Easter Storytime with Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore
Vroman’s Bookstore invites little readers to a very special Easter Storytime with Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie on Wednesday, April 1 at 11am. Filled with books and songs celebrating bunnies, Easter eggs, and baby chicks, it’s sure to be an egg-citing morning that every-bunny will not want to miss.

Vroman's Bookstore: Ava Morgyn discusses & signs Only Spell Deep
2026-04-01 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Rebecca meets The Craft in this dark, atmospheric novel of one witch rediscovering her power while on the run from another willing to kill her for it.
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Bane Witch!
Judeth Cole has always had certain uncanny abilities. But when she arrived at Solidago, her grandfather’s estate by the sea, she was forced to keep them secret. There she lived a harsh life under his rule and the haunting legacy of her late grandmother, Aurelia. Until the fateful day she ignited a fire with her magic. It was the last time she saw her family alive.
Seventeen years later, she’s living in Seattle as Jude Clark, and failing at life, when she makes a last detour through her favorite bookstore, selecting a book to read as she waits to die. But when she pulls it from the shelf, an invitation to her for a clandestine midnight meeting slips out.
Jude is quickly swept up into a world of secrets and magic, discovering a circle of powerful new companions led by the mysterious, enigmatic Arla. The source of their magic, Arla tells her, is an entity, trapped and bound, that they call The Fathom. But Jude swiftly realizes Arla wants this power all to herself, and that she’s willing to kill for it.
Terrified, Jude turns to Levi, the handsome bookseller who’s seen her at her worst. With his help, she begins a research journey that leads her all the way back to Solidago, the house she swore to never return to. Now, the Fathom threatening to break free and Arla on the hunt, Jude must finally face her past to save her future.
Ava Morgyn’s Only Spell Deep is a novel that takes readers on a journey into a dark, glittering world of magic, a place where power should never be caged and misplaced trust can have deadly consequences.
“Only Spell Deep is beautifully written and richly immersive, weaving a gothic atmosphere with supernatural tension in a story about reclaiming one’s power in more ways than one and unraveling generational trauma. Morgyn builds a world that feels both mythic and real, where gods walk among us and the most terrifying magic is the kind passed down through blood. This novel cast a lasting spell on me. I was all in.” – Katy Foraker, author of Memories, Lies, and Other Binds
“Only Spell Deep is a dark parable of feminine rage and power, blending horror, fantasy, and mythology seamlessly into the streets and hidden places of modern-day Seattle. With gorgeous prose, Ava Morgyn weaves a spell of her own and gives us a courageous heroine to root for.” – Alyssa Palombo, author of The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel

SCCM: You've Got This: Navigating Starting School
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Southern California Children’s Museum invites families this April to You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School, a three-part parent learning series presented in partnership with Pasadena Education Network and author and parent coach Gia Gambaro Blount. Held on Thursday evenings, the series offers practical guidance and a supportive space for families to ask questions, connect, and prepare for this important milestone.
Together, participants will explore the differences between TK and PreK, how to choose a school that reflects their family’s values, and how to navigate the Pasadena Unified enrollment process.
Families are encouraged to bring their questions—and even dinner. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and children are welcome to enjoy playtime in the museum during the workshop.
Attend one session or all three and connect with a community of families navigating this next chapter together.

Vroman's Bookstore: Scott Broker & Sheldon Costa discuss & sign The Disappointment and The Great Work
2026-04-03 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Set during a doom-fated vacation to the Oregon coast, The Disappointment follows a couple trying to hold close to one another while a bent reality–warped by personal losses and an ever-increasing drift toward the surreal–threatens to unravel them
It’s the night before a much-needed vacation, and Jack–a former playwright mourning his failed career–catches his husband, Randy, packing his mother’s urn. They had agreed: no mother on this trip. Parents, living or otherwise, aren’t the ideal guests for romantic getaways. But Randy has been carrying his mother’s remains everywhere since her death, and he isn’t ready to let go now.
Despite its natural beauty and kitschy charm, the Oregon coast does not provide the respite the couple seeks. Instead, their surroundings and encounters with locals grow increasingly surreal as the days pass. An overly dedicated Method actor, tantra-obsessed neighbors, and a child environmentalist who may be able to communicate with the dead are but a few of the characters whose presence exposes long-simmering tensions that threaten to undo Jack and Randy’s marriage–to say nothing of their hold on reality.
Told with sly, irreverent humor and shot through with dark currents of envy and longing for something other than what one has, The Disappointment explores the mutual exhilaration and terror of being placed center stage in one’s own life.
The Great Work
“A moody, atmospheric, and singular novel which navigates corners of American history through the complicated territory of horror, the monstrous, and the heroic.”–Kelly Link, best-selling author of The Book of Love
An alchemist and his teenage nephew hunt down a legend in this profound and unsettling speculative Western, for fans of Karen Russell and Victor LaValle.
Alone in a frontier town in the nineteenth-century Pacific Northwest, Gentle Montgomery is grieving his best friend. Liam was an alchemist, killed when he tried to capture a creature that shouldn’t exist: a giant salamander that drives men mad. When Gentle’s nephew, Kitt, arrives at his doorstep, the two set out together to track the monster down so they can use its blood in an alchemical formula that will bring Liam back to life.
It’s a hard and haunted journey. The salamander produces surreal nightmares and waking dreams of a blighted, burning future. And Gentle and Kitt soon find themselves pursued by a bloodthirsty hunter, a sadistic judge, and a doomsday cult, all of whom have their own plans for the river monster. Armed with nothing but Liam’s alchemical notebooks, they must not only find the salamander but learn to understand it–and the terrifying visions it causes–before it’s too late. And as Gentle struggles to comprehend this harrowing experience, it becomes clear that the Great Work of the alchemists may pale in comparison to the small work of human connection.
Sheldon Costa’s dark, vivid, and strangely hopeful debut novel is a supernatural adventure through the wilderness of friendship and the rotten heart of the early American empire.

The Lizard & El Sol
2026-04-04 09:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With live music, bold visuals, and a heartwarming message about perseverance and community, The Lizard & El Sol is a joyful first theater experience for young audiences and a celebration of the light we bring to the world.
Adaptada del cuento popular de Alma Flor Ada situado en México, esta vibrante historia bilingüe sigue a una lagartija pequeña y valiente en su búsqueda para recuperar el sol perdido. Con música en vivo, imágenes audaces y un mensaje conmovedor sobre la perseverancia y la comunidad, The Lizard & El Sol es una experiencia teatral alegre para el público joven y una celebración de la luz que traemos todos al mundo.
The play is presented primarily in Spanish, but is designed to be enjoyed and understood by both Spanish and non-Spanish speakers.
La obra se presenta principalmente en español, pero está diseñada para que la disfruten y la entiendan tanto hispanohablantes como no hispanohablantes.

Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: Together by Mona Damluji
2026-04-04 11:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: Together by Mona Damluji. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story, craft activities, creative movement, and a mini-concert!

Vroman's Bookstore: Woody Brown presents Upward Bound: A Novel
2026-04-04 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Upward Bound is not a place anyone dreams of spending their days. The dreary adult daycare center for Los Angeles’s disabled community is, for many of its clients and staff, a place of last resort. This includes Carlos, a young aide who lost his mother as a boy and now works there alongside his beloved sister, Mariana; Jorge, the gentle nonspeaking giant whom Carlos seeks to befriend (and prevent from escaping); Tom, a beautiful young man with cerebral palsy who pines for Ann, the summer lifeguard at the center’s pool who feels out of her depth. Then there’s Dave, Upward Bound’s director, who came to L.A. to pursue an acting career but now channels his passion into staging an overly ambitious holiday show starring the center’s irrepressible clients. Framing these intertwined narratives–and connecting them in surprising, shattering ways–is the riveting and sometimes ironic testimony of Walter, a recent community college graduate who, after a family tragedy, must return to the company of his disabled peers.
In Upward Bound, Woody Brown has created an indelible, authentic, and profoundly moving group portrait of autism and other disabilities, all illuminated by his empathy, sly sense of humor, and enormous gifts as a novelist. With remarkable sophistication, insight, and creativity, Brown depicts a community too-often invisible in literature and society. Filled with characters you won’t soon forget, Upward Bound will inspire and touch you, teaching you as much about yourself as the tender, miraculous world behind the center’s doors.

Vroman's Bookstore: Captain Underpants Release Day in the Children's Department!
2026-04-07 10:00 - 21:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Celebrate the release of the new Captain Underpants manga with Vroman’s Children’s Department! Stop by the Children’s Info Desk on April 7th for some Dav Pilkey-inspired activities! We will have coloring pages, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Vroman's Bookstore: Mr. Steve's Comic Book Workshop
2026-04-07 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
You might know Mr. Steve as your favorite storytime host… But did you know he also works with comic books? Join Mr. Steve and the Kids Department for a comic book workshop on Tuesday, April 7th at 11am. Previous artistic skill is not required—just bring your craziest ideas and Mr. Steve will help you bring them to life!

Vroman'sBookstore: TICKETED - Andrew McCarthy discusses & signs Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America
2026-04-07 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A moving and provocative exploration of male friendship and loneliness, from New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor Andrew McCarthy as he crisscrosses the country to reconnect with his friends.
“You don’t really have any friends, do you, Dad?”
A seemingly innocuous, if direct, question from Andrew McCarthy’s son left him reeling. McCarthy did have friends, but like so many other men, the necessities of modern adult life had forced his friendships to the background. At one point his friends had been instrumental in broadening his horizons, bolstering his courage, providing safe harbor. Now, McCarthy found himself questioning what had happened to those friendships, whether he needed them, what he valued, and what he had to offer. A simple question had become a moment that demanded a reckoning.
Who Needs Friends charts McCarthy’s journey over nearly ten thousand miles behind the wheel, following him on often-unexpected travels through Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta, the Chihuahuan Desert, the Rocky Mountains with one driving purpose: to reconnect. Along the way he talks to countless men about their male friendships, from cowboys and blues musicians to preachers and rootless teens. What began as a simple desire to catch up with a few friends turned into a deep exploration of the challenges and rewards that men experience in forming bonds with each other.
In McCarthy’s own words, “It turns out that guys have a difficult time with friendship.” But that’s not the way it needs to be.

Vroman's Bookstore: Raziq Rauf, discusses & signs This Is Running: A Celebration of the World of Running, Exploring the Culture, History, Brands, Races and People Behind It
2026-04-08 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
This is Running is a celebration of the world of running, exploring everything you’d need to know about the sport and the rich culture that surrounds it.
Running is huge with an estimated 621 million runners worldwide, but behind that statistic is a world that is as diverse as the people who engage in it. From the elite endurance of the Rarámuri tribe from Mexico who frequently run ultramarathons in nothing but simple sandals made from discarded car tires to some of the most famous races which are household names for runners and non-runners alike, coach and journalist Raziq Rauf gives a fascinating snapshot of this world.
This is Running covers why, where, and how we run, incorporating insights from psychologists, sociologists, and other experts from our first dash around a childhood playground to joining a run club or hitting high-altitude mountain trails whether that be for the health benefits, to make friends, test your own limits, or to explore the world around you.
A host of compelling essays explore topics such as running’s technological revolution, brands and streetwear, women’s experiences of running, the boom of trail running, and the future of the sport. Also included is a selection of the world’s most notable runs including The London Marathon, the UTMB, and the Barkley Marathons, and Q&As with individuals who are pioneering global running culture including influencer and comedian Laura Green, Nils Arend from The Speed Project, professional trail running athlete Dylan Bowman, and Jessica Zapotechne from Girls Run NYC.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with striking photography, This is Running is the perfect gift for the obsessive runner in your life, or for anyone who wants to know more about the sport and the culture that surrounds it.
Quite simply, if you are a runner, this book is catnip to your passion.

Vroman's Bookstore: Vroman's Children's Department Presents Trinity's Watercolor Workshop
2026-04-09 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Children’s Department invites young artists to a watercolor workshop on Thursday, April 9 at 11am, led by Vroman’s resident artist, Trinity. Materials will be provided. Trinity has worked as an educator, bookseller, and book illustrator, and now works as a freelance art instructor. Her contact information and more of her work can be found here.
Instagram: @trinitypoints
Website: pointstrinity.weebly.com
Email: trinityLpoints@gmail.com

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Terry Crews signs Terry’s Many Hats
2026-04-09 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Terry is a talented kid with big dreams and a whole lot of hats. On the football field, he’s a star, and when he takes off his helmet, he puts on his other hats: in his beret he becomes an artist, in his chef’s hat he cooks, and in his sparkly top hat, he’s a magician!
Everyone’s always telling him he can only be one thing and do one thing. But Terry’s just the kid to prove that his dreams—and his hats—are limitless.
This is a ticketed program and will take place at Vroman’s Bookstore, located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101.
Your Eventbrite ticket will include a copy of Terry’s Many Hats, to be handed out at check-in on the night of the program.
This is a book signing only, with a photo opportunity. There will not be a seated conversation.
You will be asked to queue inside and outside of the store. If you need accommodation, please let us know..

Vroman's Bookstore: Jon Lindstrom discusses & signs Hollywood Payback: A Thriller
2026-04-10 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from Hollywood Hustle author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom.
Twenty years ago, Jake Ferguson threw his life away. Once a promising Hollywood actor, he crashed and burned the usual way: with coke, booze, and pills. When that path reached its inevitable end, he made a desperate choice, and an innocent woman was killed. Before being convicted and shipped to Folsom Prison, Jake agreed to testify against his own partners-in-crime as the star witness for the prosecution.
Now Jake’s reentering society–coming home to an LA he no longer recognizes and to a life that has lost all meaning. Then he meets Carla, a waitress who understands him better than he expects, and he begins to believe deliverance may be possible after all. Until one night, a murder is committed right in front of him, and Jake knows he’s been set up.

Vroman's Bookstore: Nadine Takvorian discusses & signs Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide
2026-04-11 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A bold, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl’s quest to uncover her family’s history during the Armenian genocide.
Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them–all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family’s history in Armenia and Turkey–where they came from and how they came to America–but it is just too painful for her parents. All Nadine knows is that they were caught up in the Armenian genocide.
Until one day the dam bursts. And through that flood of stories and memories, and a trip back to their people’s homelands, Nadine discovers a key to unlocking her own heritage and the courage to speak up when injustice rears its head again.
Told in interwoven historical, contemporary, and fantastical sequences, Armaveni is a gripping graphic novel debut and a much-needed historical document.
