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SUMMARY:USC PAM:  Conversations@PAM: Mythical Creatures | Panel Talks-Part 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 at 12:00 PM \nIntersections of Art\, Media & Technology \nUSC Pacific Asia Museum presents an afternoon of insightful discussions featuring the artists\, curators\, and creative collaborators behind the acclaimed exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Through two engaging panel discussions\, attendees will explore the ideas\, stories\, and creative processes that brought the exhibition to life. \nPart 1\, Intersections of Art\, Media & Technology\, explores how media artists and collaborators use sound\, film\, engineering\, and digital media to expand artistic storytelling. The panel features composer Juan Cortes Arango\, filmmaker Yimeng Yuan of Departure\, light sculpture artist Gautam Rangan of Four Guardians\, and creative director Jim Nista\, who developed the exhibition’s interactive Lily Ponds.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-conversationspam-mythical-creatures-panel-talks-part-1-of-2/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Conversations@PAM: Mythical Creatures | Panel Talks-Part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum presents an afternoon of insightful discussions featuring the artists\, curators\, and creative collaborators behind the acclaimed exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Through two engaging panel discussions\, attendees will explore the ideas\, stories\, and creative processes that brought the exhibition to life. \n2:00 PM: Stories We Carry: Myth\, Identity & Diaspora \nPart 2\, Stories We Carry: Myth\, Identity & Diaspora\, brings together celebrated exhibition curator Dave Young Kim and esteemed multidisciplinary artists Lauren YS\, Victoria Jang\, and Kyungmi Shin for a conversation about identity\, mythology\, migration\, and the personal narratives that shape both the exhibition and their artistic practices.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-conversationspam-mythical-creatures-panel-talks-part-2-of-2/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:USC Pacific Asia Museum
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Books Search Search for your next favorite book Search Rey M. Rodríguez\, in conversation with Obed Silva\, discusses & signs Todos Somos Sagrados/All Are Sacred
DESCRIPTION:Poet and attorney Rey M. Rodríguez releases his debut Todos Somos Sagrados/All Are Sacred\, a tribute to the women of Proyecto Pastoral in Boyle Heights\, Los Angeles. Readings followed by Q&A with professor Obed Silva. \n“A treatise in poetry about one of the most important stories of our time-the formation and work of Proyecto Pastoral in Boyle Heights\, Los Angeles. Violence\, drugs\, and death plagued these streets\, which in the 1990s and into the 2000s were the most gang-inflicted in the country. But mothers stood up for healing\, peace\, for saving the children. Projects arose to help youth but also the unhoused and migrants. People in need. God’s work. Powerful figures like Father Greg Boyle met the call. Here Rey M. Rodríguez uses poems to carry their voices\, stories\, pains\, and joys. In Spanish and English\, in any language\, it’s a work of art\, a work of action.” \n-Luis J. Rodríguez\, former Los Angeles Poet Laureate\, author of Always Running\, La Vida Loca\, Gang Days in L.A. and It Calls You Back: An Odyssey through Love\, Addiction\, Revolutions\, and Healing \nRey M. Rodríguez is a writer\, advocate\, and attorney. He lives in Pasadena\, California. He is working on a novel set in Mexico City. He attended the Yale Writers’ Workshop and Palabras de Pueblo workshop. He participated in Story Studio’s Novel in a Year Program. He received his MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts in May 2026. His poetry is published in Huizache\, Anger is a Gift\, and Altadena Poetry Review. His interviews and book reviews can be found at La Bloga\, Chapter House’s Storyteller’s Corner\, Full Stop\, Pleiades Magazine\, and the Los Angeles Review. He is a graduate of Cornell\, Princeton\, and U.C. Berkeley Law School. His debut poetry collection\, Todos Somos Sagrados/All Are Sacred\, a tribute to the women of Proyecto Pastoral\, was published by El Martillo Press in May 2026. \nObed Silva was born in Chihuahua\, Mexico\, and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. After years in the gang lifestyle—which left him paralyzed from the waist down\, the result of a gunshot wound—he discovered the power of book learning\, earned a master’s degree in medieval literature\, and is now a respected English professor at East Los Angeles College. The Death of My Father the Pope (MCD/FSG) debuted in 2021\, and his follow-up memoir In the Hands of My Mother: A Tale of Love and Redemption (MCD/FSG) is slated for release in 2027.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-books-search-search-for-your-next-favorite-book-search-rey-m-rodriguez-in-conversation-with-obed-silva-discusses-signs-todos-somos-sagrados-all-are-sacred/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T170000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Joss Richard discusses & signs Let’s Kiss & Tell
DESCRIPTION:A sex columnist and a news reporter realize a fake relationship can help them both professionally and personally—but they aren’t prepared for the real feelings that start to develop beyond the headlines—from the bestselling author of It’s Different This Time. \nLucy Reid is a sex columnist whose views on relationships aren’t exactly optimistic. She empowers readers to embrace their sexuality and challenge the idea that you need a partner to be happy—until her editor points out their audience is mostly coupled up . . . and maybe it’s time for something (or someone) new. To buy herself time\, Lucy impulsively claims she’s started a new relationship she can write about. Enter Marshall Oakley. \nMarshall is the new senior news writer at Lucy’s company. When they meet at a work event\, he reveals his ex of nine years is getting married\, and he needs a plus-one to keep his family off his back. They agree to fake date until the wedding—Lucy can write about finding “the one” before proving relationships don’t solve everything when they “break up”\, and Marshall gets a no-strings date to convince his friends\, family\, and ex he’s moved on. \nBut as they spend more time together\, the lines blur and each begins to reevaluate their views on love. As fear gives way to misunderstandings\, can they find the courage to rewrite their story with a happily ever after? \n  \nThis is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Let’s Kiss & Tell to be handed out at check-in. \nA public book signing with Joss and Lyla will follow the presentation. \nQuestions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-joss-richard-discusses-signs-lets-kiss-tell/2026-08-10/1/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T220000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: Courtyard Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Join Playhouse Singers Music Director\, Adam McDonald\, and Brigadoon Music Director\, Brad Gardner for a joyful night of Courtyard Karaoke where we turn the Playhouse into our very own piano bar. Warm up your voices\, grab a drink\, and get ready to sing along with your choice of repertoire from the Broadway songbook. Whether you’re a spectator or a participant\, it’s going to be “a grand night for singing!”
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-courtyard-karaoke/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Olivie Blake discusses & signs Dreamland
DESCRIPTION:The headlines are calling it the “summer of exsanguination” in LA—girls are being murdered\, the Santa Ana winds are blowing a strange energy into the city\, and all signs point to fire season. \nMore pressing for Anya Morris\, though\, is the drudgery of living at home\, working part time at the family store\, and contending with her mother’s disdain for the acting career Anya knows she’s destined for but that feels more impossible by the day. \nIt’s in this suffocating late summer heat that Anya receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity\, an invitation to work for the de Witt family\, one of LA’s most influential film dynasties. Soon\, she’s spending her days and nights at their strange villa high in the Hollywood Hills\, where she meets Jude\, a recluse who is both the family’s heir apparent and its most closely guarded secret. \nThere’s a magnetism to Jude that Anya cannot resist\, despite warning signs that scream like sirens in the night. Because the villa holds generations of bloodstained history\, and an occult family curse may even live within its walls—or within Jude himself. \nIn this city\, everyone cuts a deal with the devil. When Anya comes face to face with a devil of her own\, she’ll learn just how far she’s willing to go to get everything she’s ever wanted. \nThis is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Dreamland to be handed out at check-in. \nA public book signing will follow the presentation. \nQuestions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-olivie-blake-discusses-signs-dreamland/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Eberle discusses & signs If Books Could Kill
DESCRIPTION:A NOVEL LOVE STORY meets LOVE IN THE TIME OF SERIAL KILLERS in this rom-com following Roxie Mitchell\, an adventure-loving romance reader who finds herself trapped in a meet-cute turned murderous \nWhen Roxie makes a tongue-in-cheek wish to live out the plot of her favorite author’s next novel\, she has romance in mind–namely\, the sweet\, safe\, swoon-worthy storylines Anna Matthews is known for. It should be a dream come true when her wish is granted and she finds herself swept into a first date with a handsome stranger who seems designed to take her breath away. \nExcept for one little hiccup: That handsome stranger tries to take her breath away. Literally. With a knife. The thing is\, Roxie may be the new Anna Matthews protagonist–but this time\, Anna is writing a crime thriller. \nThrown into a perilous genre she’s never read\, Roxie is desperate for help. So when her escape takes her straight into the path of Grant Hoffman\, an anxious English professor with a convenient love of crime novels\, she decides that kidnapping a grown man is a small price to pay for her own survival. Together\, Roxie and Grant navigate a madcap story in which the lines between fiction and reality blur. They’ll find out if they have what it takes to make it to The End–or maybe even Happily Ever After. \nKate Eberle studied journalism at Boston University before rediscovering her love of fiction. She lives and writes in Connecticut\, where she spends the rest of her time being the ultimate menace to society: a grown-up Theater Kid. If Books Could Kill is her first novel. \nElissa Sussman is the bestselling author of Totally and Completely Fine\, Once More with Feeling\, Funny You Should Ask\, and three young adult novels. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their many pets.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kate-eberle-discusses-signs-if-books-could-kill/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Bridget Morrissey discusses & signs In What World
DESCRIPTION:Two high school rivals begrudgingly reunite as adults to investigate the disappearance of their beloved former teacher\, only to wind up traveling through a series of alternate realities together. \nTotal opposites\, Marlowe Jenkins and Priscilla Covington-French hated each other in high school. Now in their thirties\, Marlowe is barely scraping by while Priscilla is wildly successful. Their rivalry should be long dead\, yet both women remain connected through their mutual mentor\, drama teacher Dallas Winthrop. Their unending tension has nothing to do with the fact that they’ve kissed. More than once. \nWhen Dallas goes missing\, each woman believes she can figure out where he is. Except this is no ordinary disappearance. Dallas has found a way to explore alternate versions of reality. While trying to follow him\, Marlowe and Priscilla find other versions of themselves instead\, surprised to learn not all Marlowes and Priscillas are fueled by hate. In fact\, some Marlowes and Priscillas have very different strong feelings for one another. . . \nThe more Marlowe and Priscilla are forced to rely on each other\, the harder it becomes to ignore their simmering attraction. But with every alternate reality they search\, they only get further from their real life and responsibilities. Do they play it safe and hide behind their rivalry\, or take a chance on each other that could permanently change the world as they know it?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: April Dávila discusses & signs Sit Write Here: 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less
DESCRIPTION:A transformative path to overcome creative blocks and cultivate a joyful\, sustainable writing practice through mindfulness. \nIn Sit Write Here\, award-winning novelist and certified mindfulness instructor April Dávila presents a groundbreaking approach to writing that integrates the practice of Insight Meditation. Drawing from her personal journey and professional experience\, Dávila reveals how mindfulness can help writers improve their craft and navigate common challenges such as writer’s block\, self-doubt\, and ubiquitous distractions. Through practical exercises and relatable anecdotes\, she demonstrates how cultivating present-moment awareness can enhance creativity and bring greater ease to the writing process. \nStructured around six key practices\, the book guides writers to: \n-Get Writing by developing deep concentration to foster a state of creative flow. \n-Embrace Discomfort to better portray conflict on the page. \n-Keep Going by identifying and overcoming internal obstacles that masquerade as “writer’s block.” \n-Explore Emotions to deepen authenticity. \n-Engage Reality to refine the editing process with mindful awareness. \n-Find Equanimity to maintain resilience in the face of feedback and rejection. \nWhether you’re a seasoned author or just beginning your writing journey\, Sit Write Here offers a compassionate and practical framework to transform your writing practice. By embracing mindfulness\, writers can not only enhance their craft but also find greater fulfillment and joy in the creative process.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-april-davila-discusses-signs-sit-write-here-6-mindfulness-practices-to-help-you-write-more-and-suffer-less/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  James Queally discusses & signs Surviving the Lie: A Russell Avery Novel
DESCRIPTION:From the critically acclaimed author of Line of Sight and All These Ashes comes the exciting final installment of the Russell Avery series\, a trilogy of “turnpike noir” that brings the neighborhoods of New Jersey to life (CrimeReads) \nAfter the death of his two oldest sources\, Russell Avery trades in his life as a former journalist turned private investigator for peace and quiet at home. Aside from the occasional online reporting under the safety of an alias\, Russell is enjoying being a normal guy with a normal girlfriend and suburban bliss just within reach. Until his onetime mentor disappears. Russell soon learns that other journalists in the area have gone missing\, too\, all under mysterious circumstances. Unable to resist the pull of a good story\, he quickly finds himself at odds with a violent band of conspiracy theorists and ex-cops convinced that reporters are the “enemy of the people.” Russell sacrificed two careers to the belief in the power of truth. But now\, face-to-face with an America where facts are more fluid than Newark’s Passaic River\, he must decide if the truth is still worth fighting for.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-james-queally-discusses-signs-surviving-the-lie-a-russell-avery-novel/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T193000
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SUMMARY:Boston Court - Pericles
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Play On Shakespeare\, one of Shakespeare’s most adventurous and least staged plays\, Pericles follows a young prince forced into exile after uncovering a deadly royal secret. What follows is a sweeping journey across oceans and kingdoms marked by storms\, shipwrecks\, separation\, survival\, and ultimately reunion. This re-conceptualization of Shakespeare’s Pericles in Ellen McLaughlin’s gorgeous translation embraces movement and music to tell a thrilling adventure tale that celebrates the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-pericles/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T191736Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Brian Clune discusses & signs Legends & Lore Along Route 66: Tales from the Mother Road
DESCRIPTION:100 years of cruising from Chicago to Santa Monica. \nOpened in 1926\, Route 66 was one of America’s original highways. In modern times\, the Mother Road is an icon of nostalgia and kitsch\, but behind each pit stop is a uniquely human story. From Alberta Ellis\, who created safe havens for African American travelers in the first half of the twentieth century to Bob Waldmire and Angel Delgadillo\, who worked to preserve the history of the route after the interstates came through\, the people behind these places are what truly make them special. \nJust off the well-traveled path are places like the Santa Fe Internment Camp\, where many Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II\, and the Apache Death Cave near Two Guns\, Arizona\, said to be the site where many Native Americans lost their lives. Visit the Amboy Crater\, a dormant volcano in the Mojave Desert of California that hints at the distant geological past\, and the town of Baxter Springs\, which was once a major part of America’s Main Street. \nAuthor Brain Clune brings to life the tales that left a legacy along Route 66.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-brian-clune-discusses-signs-legends-lore-along-route-66-tales-from-the-mother-road/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T220000
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SUMMARY:Movies in the Park: TBA
DESCRIPTION:FREE Outdoor Film Screenings at Playhouse Village Park\nFriday August  and 21 & 28\nPlayhouse Village Park | 701 Union St \nCelebrate Pasadena’s starring role in film this summer! Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. Bring a blanket\, enjoy free popcorn\, and experience the magic of movies where they were made—right here in the city we love. \n7PM | 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. \n8PM |  Movie will begin after sunset \nPlayhouse Village Park is located at 701 E Union St.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/movies-in-the-park-tba/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T192051Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Lisa Johnston Hancock reads from & signs Santiago and Great Bear: A Friendship Written in the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Santiago and Great Bear tells the story of a boy who moves from the busy city to the quiet countryside. Surrounded by stars\, Santiago feels lonely and misses his friends. When he wishes on Great Bear\, the constellation becomes his companion. But Great Bear cannot stay forever. With creativity and courage\, Santiago helps his friend return to the sky. Though sad\, he discovers resilience\, hope\, and the joy of new friendships in this lyrical\, socially relevant tale.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lisa-johnston-hancock-reads-from-signs-santiago-and-great-bear-a-friendship-written-in-the-stars/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T192523Z
CREATED:20260806T192523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T192523Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Jaime Parker Stickle discusses & signs Take Hart: A Thriller (Corey in Los Angeles #2)
DESCRIPTION:Between her LAPD consulting gig\, fledgling indie news blog\, and postpartum panic disorder\, former TV journalist Corey Tracey-Lieberman is barely keeping it together. Then a mother named Sonja Hart vanishes in her Highland Park neighborhood\, and the case is all but ignored. Sparked by maternal fury\, Corey’s investigative instincts come roaring back to life. \nTo see the truth clearly\, Corey must stop taking the meds that keep her anxiety at bay. Forced to confront her own failing marriage\, she struggles with her growing feelings for her crime-fighting partner. Strapping her fifteen-month-old son to her chest\, she follows a trail that leads from a suspicious house fire to the furtive activities of new neighbors. \nThe more she digs\, the more she uncovers about the secret toll of gentrification–and the closer she comes to the verge of a breakdown. And the horror dawns that the killer she’s been chasing has been watching her all along…
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jaime-parker-stickle-discusses-signs-take-hart-a-thriller-corey-in-los-angeles-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T192727Z
CREATED:20260806T192727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T192727Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Joe Belk\, Dan Joyce & Jason Mahoney
DESCRIPTION:Joe Belk presents A Fan’s Calendar\nA Fan’s Calendar is a fun ride through popular culture throughout the 20th century and up to the present day. The book reflects the enthusiasms of author Joe Belk\, who has enjoyed and often written about music\, film\, and other forms of art and entertainment throughout his life. No matter what your tastes are\, you will find areas of overlap with this personally specific yet culturally vast appreciation of a wide variety of cinematic and musical genres and styles. \nDan Joyce presents Have You Taken Your Meds? Part 1\nHave You Taken Your Meds? Part 1 is an illustrated autobiographical graphic novel by Dan Joyce exploring mental illness\, addiction\, homelessness\, family conflict\, and survival with humor\, raw honesty\, and surreal imagination Through art\, storytelling\, and dark comedy\, Joyce invites readers into a chaotic yet journey understanding\, recovery\, and hope. \nJason Mahoney presents Song of a Dromedary\nSomething is terribly wrong with Vernon Rivers\, a young boy whose parents have taken him to every specialist they can think of. At the end of their rope\, they finally take him to see a priest\, who determines the only remedy is an exorcism. Before the big night\, his father\, Kirk\, has his first of many encounters with the paranormal: an encoded message telling him he must intervene in the exorcism\, and to his wife’s dismay\, Kirk obeys. Throughout his childhood\, Vernon\, a musical phenomenon\, shows signs of demonic possession in benign ways. But as the danger grows more apparent\, Kirk engages with his own outrageous and time-distorting obstacles to save him–and discover the unfortunate truth about his prodigious son.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-joe-belk-dan-joyce-jason-mahoney/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193000Z
CREATED:20260806T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193000Z
UID:10015772-1787684400-1787684400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Diana Giovinnazzo discusses & signs Daughters of Naples
DESCRIPTION:Diana Giovinazzo returns to the historical genre in a lush and thrilling novel\, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah and Elena Ferrante. \nSet in Naples\, Italy\, during World War II\, three sisters must survive in the face of danger. \nNaples\, 1940. The three Cozzolino sisters\, Leta\, Marcella\, and Bianca\, live together in their small home during Mussolini’s domination. Leta runs the De Rosa dress shop\, where she takes care of her mother-in-law while her husband is at war. Marcella is an apprentice to a midwife\, bringing up the next generation of Italian soldiers\, much to the pride of her boyfriend\, who is inspired by Mussolini’s rule. But when their youngest sister\, Bianca\, decides to join the partigiani–the Italian resistance–after her childhood sweetheart is sent to war\, familial tensions are brought to light. \nThe sisters are soon at odds\, questioning where they stand in the war effort. When Leta’s old flame\, Pasquale\, asks if he can use the dress shop to send messages for the partigiani\, she refuses. But when Naples is bombed\, the sisters are forced to reevaluate their stances and how far they are willing to go for each other and their country. With the threat of Nazism looming over the city after Mussolini is ousted\, the Cozzolino sisters will have to confront what they are willing to sacrifice and their loyalties to each other and to their country. \nThis inspiring novel examines the true nature of sisterly bonds and what one will do to survive.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-diana-giovinnazzo-discusses-signs-daughters-of-naples/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260709T193606Z
CREATED:20260709T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T193606Z
UID:10015719-1787853600-1787857200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Wellness in the Park: Brick City Boxing LA
DESCRIPTION:Get outside\, get moving and have fun with FREE group wellness classes every 4th Thursday of every month in Playhouse Village Park. Get ready for a free high-energy boxing tutorial with Brick City Boxing LA. Participants will learn basic boxing fitness\, technique\, and light sparring in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is necessary\, and all skill levels are welcome! This class is part of our Wellness in the Park series where we encourage you to get outside\, get moving\, and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group wellness program every 4th Thursday of the month at Playhouse Village Park\, led by local fitness & wellness studios
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wellness-in-the-park-brick-city-boxing-la/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fitness,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193245Z
CREATED:20260806T193245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193245Z
UID:10015773-1787943600-1787943600@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Yance Wyatt discusses & signs The Watersmith
DESCRIPTION:When hard-drinking handyman Jack Calloway discovers an old moonshine still behind the Smoky Mountain cabin he plans to flip\, his teenage son dares him to get it running. Jack accepts– until his wife\, Jolene\, tries to sabotage the first batch and is horribly burned in the process. Wracked with guilt\, Jack sends their son away and moves Jolene into the cabin to recover while he tries to sober up. Doctors diagnose Jolene with a rare post-traumatic dementia that responds only to scent– smell being the strongest trigger of memory. Desperate to help\, Jack begins distilling essential oils from her favorite flowers\, searching for the one that might bring her back. When a fleeting moment of clarity during a visit from their son slips away again\, Jack grows frantic– willing to distill anything in his grasp to reach her. A haunting\, tender tale of love\, regret\, and the volatile bonds between parents and children\, The Watersmith is a story of oil and water\, memory and mercy– and how far one man will go to bring his family home.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-yance-wyatt-discusses-signs-the-watersmith/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193442Z
CREATED:20260806T193442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193442Z
UID:10015774-1788001200-1788001200@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Linda Liu reads from & signs I Guess I’ll Go Eat Worms
DESCRIPTION:Yup! You read that right . . . WORMS! \nOnly thing for an outcast to eat . . . \nBut what if wet\, gooey\, chewy worms could be a way to meet someone new? What if there’s somebody out there who wallows in worms just as much as you do? Well\, for an ugly duckling and a black sheep\, there may just be a cure for their loneliness . . . \nAnd you know the cure can only be one thing: worms–I mean\, friendship. \nIn this hilarious remix of the classic nursery rhyme\, Linda Liu breathes new life into the importance of connection–with a book that demands to be sung
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-linda-liu-reads-from-signs-i-guess-ill-go-eat-worms/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193636Z
CREATED:20260806T193636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193636Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Sam Quinones discusses & signs Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:On storefronts\, alleyways\, and street corners across the city\, murals of the Virgin of Guadalupe grace the walls of Los Angeles in a tapestry of faith\, identity\, and culture. Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles captures the sacred and everyday presence of Guadalupe murals across the city\, offering a poignant lens into the cultural heartbeat of LA neighborhoods. Each image is a testament to community\, artistry\, and devotion—a visual pilgrimage through urban altars where spirituality meets street art. Whether you’re drawn to religious iconography\, Latino culture\, or the layered stories of LA itself\, this collection invites you to see the city anew—through the lens of its most beloved saint. \nEn escaparates\, callejones y esquinas de toda la ciudad\, murales de la Virgen de Guadalupe adornan los muros de Los Ángeles como un tapiz de fe\, identidad y cultura. Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles: La Virgen de Guadalupe en los muros de Los Ángeles captura la presencia sagrada y cotidiana de los murales guadalupanos en la ciudad\, ofreciendo una mirada conmovedora al pulso cultural de los vecindarios angelinos. Cada imagen es un testimonio de comunidad\, arte y devoción: una peregrinación visual a través de altares urbanos donde la espiritualidad se encuentra con el arte callejero. Ya sea que te atraiga la iconografía religiosa\, la cultura latina o las historias entrelazadas de Los Ángeles\, esta colección te invita a ver la ciudad de una nueva manera: a través del lente de su santa más querida. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sam-quinones-discusses-signs-our-lady-of-the-angels-the-virgin-of-guadalupe-on-the-walls-of-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T183117Z
CREATED:20260729T183117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T183117Z
UID:10015758-1790272800-1790276400@playhousevillage.org
SUMMARY:Wellness in the Park: Gentle Yoga with Anytime Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Get outside\, get moving\, and have fun with FREE group wellness classes every 4th Thursday of every month in Playhouse Village Park. Enjoy a free outdoor yoga class designed for all experience levels by Anytime Fitness. Move\, stretch\, and unwind in the fresh air while building strength\, flexibility\, and balance. This class is part of our Wellness in the Park series where we encourage you to get outside\, get moving\, and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group wellness program every 4th Thursday of the month at Playhouse Village Park\, led by local fitness & wellness studios.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/wellness-in-the-park-gentle-yoga-with-anytime-fitness/
LOCATION:Playhouse Village Park\, 701 Union St\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251104T005355Z
CREATED:20251104T005355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T005355Z
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SUMMARY:Third@First: Piano Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed faculty pianists Bernadene Blaha (USC)\, Kevin Fitz-Gerald (USC)\, Sarkis Baltaian (Orange County School of the Arts)\, and First UMC’s own Junko Ueno Garrett (Occidental College) unite to play with eight hands on two pianos! Come hear music by Beethoven\, Rachmaninov\, Moscheles\, Ravel\, and Rossini.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/thirdfirst-piano-extravaganza/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 500 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:First United Methodist Church,In-Person,Music
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