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SUMMARY:Anayas Restaurant: Whiskey & Mojitos
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Mojito and whiskey on Thursdays at Anayas Restaurant!! Live music with Rodrigo! Make your reservations online or call in. The music starts at 7pm to 9pm.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/anayas-restaurant-whiskey-mojitos/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Anayas Restaurant\, 630 E Colorado\, Pasadena\, California\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Anayas Restaurant,Dining,Food,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185558Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Octopus's Garden
DESCRIPTION:A world premiere co-production at Boston Court Pasadena\, Octopus by Weston Gaylord\, directed by Jessica Kubzansky\, follows two marine biologists and a struggling composer whose lives unravel after they discover that an octopus has composed the most transcendent piece of music ever heard as ambition and obsession take hold\, their encounter with the divine blurs the line between science\, art\, and belief.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-octopuss-garden/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Live Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T180913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T180913Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Dr. Melisa Moore discusses & signs The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids: Science-Backed Strategies for Children and Teens with Adhd\, Autism\, and Other Neurodiversities
DESCRIPTION:A compassionate\, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child. \nWhen Dr. Melisa Moore realized her son had autism and ADHD\, she already had a decade of experience helping families navigate sleep issues\, but nothing had prepared her for the reality of managing sleep in her own household. The advice she had learned felt too rigid\, unrealistic\, or simply ineffective for kids like hers. What she needed was a different kind of guide — so she set out to create one. \nWith humor\, validation\, and true empathy\, Moore offers a multifaceted framework that blends evidence-based science with real-life parenting wisdom. She breaks down the myths of sleep training\, redefines “healthy sleep” for neurodiverse families\, and provides a toolkit for finding what works — for your child\, in your life\, right now\, even if it doesn’t look the way anyone told you it should. As Moore shows\, consistently better sleep is possible\, and The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids will get your family there.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-melisa-moore-discusses-signs-the-good-sleep-guide-for-neurodivergent-kids-science-backed-strategies-for-children-and-teens-with-adhd-autism-and-other-neurodiversities/
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:20260306T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260220T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205728Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Live 80's\, 90's & Rock En Español Hits Night!
DESCRIPTION:A full-on throwback party is taking over The Mixx Pasadena with a night dedicated to the biggest LIVE ‘80s\, ‘90s\, and Rock en Español hits. \nVINILO Rock Band leads the celebration with a dynamic tribute set packed with crowd-favorite anthems and nostalgic classics. From power ballads to Latin rock staples\, the energy stays high from the first note to the final encore. \nBetween sets\, DJ Jack Tames keeps the momentum going with iconic music videos lighting up the venue’s massive HD LED wall\, turning the entire space into a retro dance floor experience. \nDinner and drink specials will be flowing\, with VIP and bottle service available for groups looking to elevate the night. Complimentary parking makes it an easy plan for a big night out in Pasadena.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-live-80s-90s-rock-en-espanol-hits-night/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T181302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T181302Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement\, and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-to-see-an-owl-by-matthew-cordell/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Pasadena Conservatory of Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Shi Heng Yi discusses Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery
DESCRIPTION:The renowned teacher & founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe shares his wisdom and insight in his new book. \nBring clarity\, strength\, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. \nWhat do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? \nShaolin is more than just a martial art–it is a way of life. Rooted in Zen and Taoist philosophy\, its ancient wisdom teaches us how to unite mind and body\, cultivate resilience\, and develop an equanimous perspective amongst a chaotic world. \nIn the international bestseller Shaolin Spirit\, renowned teacher and founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe Shi Heng Yi reveals profound insights to human development paired with twelve personal core practices to foster essential transformation of body and mind. From improving sleep and mental clarity to building strength\, flexibility\, and focus\, these time-honored techniques offer a practical and personal way to self-mastery. \nBlending profound philosophy with practical guidance\, Shaolin Spirit is an invitation to step into the discipline\, determination\, and power of the Shaolin way–no matter where you are in life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-shi-heng-yi-discusses-shaolin-spirit-the-way-to-self-mastery/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Dr. Deepika Chopra\, in conversation with Mindy Kaling\, discusses and signs The Power of Real Optimism: A Practical\, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient\, Curious\, and Open Even When Life Is Hard
DESCRIPTION:Optimism isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about staying open and flexible–especially when it’s not. In this fresh\, science-backed debut\, professional psychologist and media expert Dr. Deepika Chopra shows us how to build the kind of optimism that can actually withstand real life. \nWe’ve been sold the idea that optimism is a mood\, a mindset\, or worse–just an inherent trait. But what if real optimism is something else entirely? \nIn The Power of Real Optimism\, Dr. Deepika Chopra–known as The Optimism Doctor(R)–offers a radically different definition: optimism as a science\, a skill\, and a psychological muscle we can strengthen. Drawing from over a decade immersed in the science of resilience\, emotional well-being\, and cognitive psychology–as well as her work with clients\, innovative workshops\, and hallmark practices (think: evidence-based visualization\, narrative reframing\, her signature “self-worth work\,” and even color therapy)–Dr. Chopra offers a toolkit for navigating the chaos\, uncertainty\, and nuance of being human–without losing yourself to it. \nGrounded\, practical\, and poetic in all the right ways\, this book will challenge your relationship with hope\, rewire how you recover from hard things\, and invite you to stay soft without falling apart. With her blend of intimate storytelling\, psychological insight\, and tangible tools–including a 33-day Real Optimism Challenge–Dr. Chopra offers something far more enduring than a quick fix or fleeting affirmation. She invites us into a deeper\, more resilient way of living–one where we can stay curious in the face of fear\, open in the face of grief\, and grounded even as the world wobbles beneath us. \nBecause real optimism doesn’t deny the dark–it teaches us how to see in it.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-dr-deepika-chopra-in-conversation-with-mindy-kaling-discusses-and-signs-the-power-of-real-optimism-a-practical-science-based-guide-to-staying-resilient-curious-a/
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:20260307T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20250812T180444Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Deez Nutz
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Deez Nutz! LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 4:30pm.\n18+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom \nBio:\nThe “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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-deez-nutz-5/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260220T210800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210800Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: All Vinyl Open Tables Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Mixx invites vinyl lovers across Pasadena to an evening dedicated to records\, community\, and good vibes. ALL VINYL OPEN TABLES Happy Hour brings collectors together to spin\, share\, and celebrate their favorite finds. \nInstead of letting records gather dust\, guests are encouraged to bring standout selections from their own collections and drop the needle at the open tables. Throughout the evening\, live music videos light up the largest high-definition LED wall in town\, creating an immersive backdrop for crate-diggers and music fans alike. \nHosted by FILTHY WAX and friends\, this three-hour happy hour features 2-for-1 drink specials and food deals to keep the energy flowing from 5PM to 8PM.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-all-vinyl-open-tables-happy-hour/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food,Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260220T210243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T210243Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: Morrissey & Smiths Tribute Night with MALADJUSTED LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this unforgettable tribute night celebrates the iconic sounds of Morrissey and The Smiths. Special guests MALADJUSTED take the stage to perform all your favorite Moz hits live\, bringing the drama\, melancholy\, and magic that defined a generation.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-morrissey-smiths-tribute-night-with-maladjusted-live/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T193913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193913Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Free Second Sunday: Mythical Creatures
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to a fun\, family-friendly day inspired by its exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Guests can enjoy a lively lion performance\, story time with the Pakistani Arts Council\, and two drop-in art workshops\, Sculpt Your Own Composite Creature and Creatures in Ink. Presented in collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Museum and the Pakistani Arts Council\, this special event offers free admission and parking all day.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-sunday-mythical-creatures-2/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Cultural Event,Dance,Free,In-Person,Kids,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
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SUMMARY:USC PAM:  Free Second Sunday: Mythical Creatures
DESCRIPTION:USC Pacific Asia Museum hosts a family-friendly day inspired by the exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry\, offering a full schedule of engaging activities for visitors of all ages. \nThe day features a lively lion performance\, story time with the Pakistani Arts Council\, and two drop-in art workshops\, Sculpt Your Own Composite Creature and Creatures in Ink. The program is presented in collaboration with the Southern California Children’s Museum and the Pakistani Arts Council.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-sunday-mythical-creatures/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T182229Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Rep. Steve Israel\, in conversation with Senator Adam Schiff\, discusses & signs The Einstein Conspiracy
DESCRIPTION:Based on actual events\, The Einstein Conspiracy pits two FBI agents against a cunning undercover operative on a mission to abduct Albert Einstein\, who Hitler believes holds the key to building the atomic bomb. Agents James Amos and Harry Weiss plunge into a shadowy\, surreal America where Nazi rallies take place in the iconic Madison Square Garden\, and small\, once quaint villages have transformed into mini fascist utopias; appearances are not only deceiving\, but deadly. The Einstein Conspiracy is a gripping historical thriller\, rich in chilling detail and haunting reminders of a moment in American history when the line between foreign enemy and domestic threat was perilously thin. \n  \nThis is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options: \n– General Admission + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \n– 2 General Admissions + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \nBooks will be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-rep-steve-israel-in-conversation-with-senator-adam-schiff-discusses-signs-the-einstein-conspiracy/
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:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T182515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182515Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Margaret Chandra Kerrison\, in conversation with Diane Ikemiyashiro\, discusses & signs Los Angeles Lost and Found: Essays on Identity\, Place\, and Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore to hear author Margaret Chandra Kerrison discuss her new book\, “Los Angeles Lost and Found: Essays on Identity\, Place\, and Belonging.” Los Angeles Lost and Found is a collection of essays and photographs that explores Los Angeles as a city of constant reinvention\, where history is often buried beneath layers of change. Experience designer Margaret Chandra Kerrison uses the lens of narrative placemaking to examine how LA’s physical spaces—its streets\, neighborhoods\, and landmarks—shape both individual and collective identity. What sets this collection apart is Kerrison’s deeply personal approach. She weaves her own story into the fabric of the city’s landscape\, grounding cultural analysis in lived experience.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-margaret-chandra-kerrison-in-conversation-with-diane-ikemiyashiro-discusses-signs-los-angeles-lost-and-found-essays-on-identity-place-and-belonging/
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:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T182917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T182917Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Cara Black discusses & signs Huguette
DESCRIPTION:In the lawlessness of post-World War II France\, a resilient young woman fights to survive and make a living\, no matter the cost–from the New York Times bestselling author of Three Hours in Paris and the Aimée Leduc series \nAfter Libération\, spring 1945: Seventeen-year-old Huguette Faure is a survivor. The war has taken everything from her–both her parents and her sense of safety. Now\, pregnant and on the lam\, she cannot return to her childhood home in Paris. Forced to reinvent herself\, she must outrun her father’s enemies\, who want her dead. After narrowly avoiding jail time–thanks to the help of a kindhearted police officer named Claude Leduc–Huguette lands a job assisting a legendary film director. As her role develops from helping him with chores to cooking his books\, she sees an opportunity to break free from the ghosts of her past once and for all. \nIn this big-hearted story of resilience\, New York Times bestselling author Cara Black offers a wholly original depiction of postwar France as well as introduces Claude Leduc–the man who decades later inspired his granddaughter\, Aimée\, to become a private investigator.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-cara-black-discusses-signs-huguette/
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:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
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SUMMARY:ArtNight Pasadena 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtNight is Pasadena’s signature cultural event. Produced by the Cultural Affairs Division in partnership with Pasadena cultural organizations\, it is a dynamic arts and cultural open house with venues providing free entry and programming–visual arts\, literary arts\, dance\, music\, and theater.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/artnight-pasadena-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260220T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211155Z
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SUMMARY:The Mixx: St. Patricks Day Live Trbute to Arctic Monkeys Show and Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day Live Tribute to Arctic Monkeys + Dance Party. The Mixx turns Friday the 13th into a lucky night out with a high-energy St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the heart of Pasadena. \nGuests can grab a green beer and get ready for a live tribute to Arctic Monkeys performed by local rockers Polar Primates\, delivering all the swagger\, riffs\, and indie anthems fans love. The party keeps going with DJ Jack Tames spinning live music video mixes on the largest LED wall in town\, creating a full-on dance floor experience. \nGreen beer flows while supplies last\, alongside drink and dinner specials throughout the evening. Free parking makes it easy to show up\, raise a glass\, and celebrate in style.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/the-mixx-st-patricks-day-live-trbute-to-arctic-monkeys-show-and-dance-party/
LOCATION:The Mixx\, 443 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music,The Mixx
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260219T212844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212844Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos Saturday\, March 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pattern-keepers-batchelder-nature-in-relief-workshop-3-3-cosmos-saturday-march-21-2026/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260219T192544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192837Z
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Women's Empowerment Series
DESCRIPTION:This Women’s History Month\, Archetype Yoga invites the community to step into strength\, confidence\, and connection with a special Empowerment Movement Series. \nDesigned to get participants moving in their power\, this dynamic series blends strength training\, self-defense\, and expressive movement in a supportive\, community-driven space. \nBuild grit and stamina in Archetype Slay\, a high-energy boxing class hosted by amateur boxer Coach Moe. Learn practical skills and sharpen awareness in self-defense with Coach Monica. Then shake it out and own the room with Archetype Moves with Alexa\, a movement experience rooted in rhythm\, confidence\, and joy. \nThis is more than a workout — it’s an opportunity to train the body\, steady the mind\, and stand fully in personal power. Celebrate Women’s History Month by showing up\, taking space\, and moving boldly. \nSpots are limited. Reserve your place and move in your power.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-womens-empowerment-series/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260219T190633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190633Z
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SUMMARY:Arcetype Yoga: Second Saturdays Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, local musician Jason Luckett has brought artists together to showcase their talent. 2nd Saturday Jazz Night was created as a space for artists to experiment\, collaborate\, and share their gifts with the local community. Once a month\, guests experience an eclectic mix of musicians and vocalists designed to make them smile\, sing along\, and connect with neighbors. \nHappening every Second Saturday from 8:00–10:30 PM\, this intimate musical showcase invites the community to enjoy live music in a welcoming setting. A suggested $25 donation directly supports the artists. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase\, with proceeds reinvested into creating and sustaining space for artists and the community. Seating is first-come\, first-served. Doors open at 7:30 PM
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/arcetype-yoga-second-saturdays-jazz-night/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260316T223555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T223555Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays Jazz Night with Jason Luckett
DESCRIPTION:Since 2023\, local musician Jason Luckett has brought artists together to showcase their talent. 2nd Saturday Jazz Night was created as a space for artists to experiment\, collaborate\, and share their gifts with the local community. Once a month\, guests experience an eclectic mix of musicians and vocalists designed to make them smile\, sing along\, and connect with neighbors. \nHappening every Second Saturday from 8:00–10:30 PM\, this intimate showcase invites the community to enjoy live music in a welcoming setting. A suggested $25 donation directly supports the artists. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase\, with proceeds reinvested into creating and sustaining space for artists and the community. Seating is first-come\, first-served. Doors open at 7:30 PM. \nJason Luckett is a musician and has released multiple albums and performed globally. Known primarily as a singer and guitarist\, his music effortlessly mixes elements of the classic singer-songwriters with the jazz\, soul and samba he grew up hearing at home. Over the years\, Jason has played\, recorded or shared the stage with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder\, Tracy Chapman\, BB King\, Jeff Buckley\, The Indigo Girls\, Melissa Etheridge\, Russell Ferrante (Yellowjackets)\, and members of Bauhaus\, The Red Hot Chili Peppers\, Lenny Kravitz’s band\, The Count Basie Orchestra\, Tears for Fears\, Sheryl Crow’s band and others. \nArchetype Yoga is a perfect venue to host and bring people together! An airy loft space located in the heart of the Playhouse Village offering daily yoga classes\, workshops and retreats. A studio that is focused on building community on and off the mat in addition to supporting local artists.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/second-saturdays-jazz-night-with-jason-luckett/
LOCATION:Archetypa Yoga\, 638 e colorado ave\, pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260304T001817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T001817Z
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SUMMARY:T. Boyle Tavern: St Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:Sláinte! ☘️ Looking for something fun to do for Saint Patrick’s Day? Playhouse Village has you covered with festive events happening all weekend long! 🎉💚🍻 St Patrick’s Day Specialty Menu\nMonday\, March 17\, opens at 11AM. Enjoy a specialty menu of corned beef and cabbage\, Guinness beers\, and corned beef nachos!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/t-boyle-tavern-st-patricks-day/
LOCATION:T. Boyle’s Tavern\, 37 N Catalina Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Dining,Food,T. Boyle's Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T183429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183429Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kim Samek\, in conversation with Aimee Bender\, discusses & signs I Am the Ghost Here: Stories
DESCRIPTION:Twelve women confront the mounting existential terrors of modern life in this absurd\, wryly hilarious debut story collection. \nA woman’s limbs disappear into “the cloud” during wildfire-induced power outages. A lonely DoorDasher accidentally becomes the star of someone else’s reality show\, forced to resolve her fraught relationship with her immigrant mother for the narrative. Succumbing to a widely denied pandemic\, a gymnastics coach must carry her heart around in a Mason jar\, using her disability to become an influencer. Two chronically single\, chronically ill people become soulmates\, only to discover their meeting was algorithmically orchestrated by ad tech. Other dramas unfold as icebergs melt and island-sized trash heaps burn. \nThreaded with sharp social commentary\, these stories question the engineering of human connection through technology\, social media\, and reality television. Warm\, endlessly strange\, and filled with dark yet hopeful humor\, I Am the Ghost Here casts familiar crises of contemporary life in a wholly unique light\, offering a pathway towards our shared humanity even as reality comes crumbling down.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kim-samek-in-conversation-with-aimee-bender-discusses-signs-i-am-the-ghost-here-stories/
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:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260318T162809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162809Z
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SUMMARY:SCCM: Good To Go Potty Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop for parents and caretakers explores the Potty Training Method in Gia Gambaro Blout and Laura Birek’s book Good To Go. They will bring in example floor potties\, children’s books\, a miss kit\, and more for a fun\, hands-on experience. \nKids are welcome! While little ones play\, parents and caregivers can learn helpful tools\, ask questions\, and connect with others navigating the same stage of early childhood. \nThis workshop is free with admission. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/sccm-good-to-go-potty-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Southern California Children’s Museum\, 459 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Southern California Children's Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183638Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Mopreme Shakur\, in conversation with Robin D. G. Kelley\, discusses & signs This Thug’s Life: An Unapologetically Black Story
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever insider account of the Shakur family\, the iconic hip hop group T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E.\, and the life and death Tupac Shakur – written by Mopreme Shakur\, the legendary rapper’s big brother and eldest son of Black liberation activist Mutulu Shakur. \nMaurice. Little Mutulu. Mogie. Mocedes. ‘Preme. Wycked. Mopreme Shakur has been known by many names. Fitting for a multi-hyphenate like Mo: hip hop artist and sole surviving member of T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E. and Outlaw Immortalz\, soldier\, writer\, husband and father\, filmmaker\, record producer\, and the big brother of\, and co-collaborator with\, the legendary Tupac Shakur\, the greatest rapper of all time. The one thing Mo hasn’t done–until now–is to tell his story\, one of complex family relationships\, fame\, tragedy\, politics\, musical innovation\, and brotherly love. \nBorn in Flushing\, New York\, in 1967 and raised in South Jamaica\, Queens\, Mo got an early education in what it meant to be a man of righteous New Afrikan values imparted by his activist and healer father\, Mutulu. The son of revolutionary\, Mo’s childhood was rife with upheavals\, inspiration\, dramatic highs and lows\, and unbreakable bonds of love. None stronger than when he met his new baby brother\, Tupac. Mutulu said\, “This is your brother. Hold his hand.” Over the more than two decades that followed\, Mopreme never let go. As Tupac rose to transcendent heights in the industry\, Mo was on Pac’s team as writer and collaborator\, producer\, stagehand\, and sibling confidante. Everything Pac did\, Mo was there–right up until the day Pac’s life was cut short in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. \nIn his memoir\, Mo shares not just an intimately personal story of family\, but also one of resilience\, a quest for racial justice informed by decades of struggle for Black liberation long before the Black Lives Matter movement\, and of two brothers who rose from the streets to become icons. It’s insightful\, inspirational\, powerful\, and authentically and unapologetically Black. As Mo himself would say: dig that!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mopreme-shakur-in-conversation-with-robin-d-g-kelley-discusses-signs-this-thugs-life-an-unapologetically-black-story/
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:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T183928Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kalina Silverman discusses & signs Big Talk: How to Skip the Small Talk\, Make Meaningful Connections\, and Enrich Your Life
DESCRIPTION:From the wildly popular and innovative creator of @MakeBigTalk\, a practical and comprehensive guide to forming deeper connections to combat loneliness and strengthen existing relationships \nOur world is increasingly connected–yet so many people feel alone and without purpose. Big Talk offers a powerful antidote. With simple tools and inspiring real-life stories\, Kalina Silverman shares how you can go beyond small talk and unlock hidden emotional depths in everyday interactions–whether with a stranger\, a friend\, a coworker\, a community member\, a family member\, a partner\, or even yourself. \nWhat began as one young woman’s mission to fight loneliness has since grown into a global movement\, featured in major media and used in schools\, workplaces\, governments\, and communities around the world. \nIn this book\, Silverman distills more than a decade of insights from “making Big Talk” into easy-to-apply questions\, prompts\, and techniques that will help you: \n\novercome social anxiety and start more meaningful conversations;\ndeepen relationships and build new ones that last;\nfoster empathy\, trust\, and belonging in your community;\ncreate spaces where truth\, vulnerability\, and real connection can thrive; and make everyday moments\, from date nights\, to workplace chats\, to vacations\, to neighborly exchanges\, more meaningful and memorable.\n\nConcise\, practical\, and full of heart\, Big Talk is for anyone who’s tired of small talk and ready to have conversations that matter. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kalina-silverman-discusses-signs-big-talk-how-to-skip-the-small-talk-make-meaningful-connections-and-enrich-your-life/
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:20260321T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260316T224748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T224800Z
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SUMMARY:Archetype Yoga: Book Club: The Budda's Way of Happiness by Thomas Bien
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis Months read is The Budda’s Way of Happiness by Thomas Bien
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/archetype-yoga-book-club-the-buddas-way-of-happiness-by-thomas-bien/
LOCATION:Hello You’re Welcome\, 445 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archetype Yoga,Books,Community Event,Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260319T191255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191255Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: Song of the North
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-song-of-the-north/2026-03-21/1/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,In-Person,Kids,Live Theatre,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260219T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T213307Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief - Workshop 3/3: Cosmos
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-pattern-keepers-batchelder-nature-in-relief-workshop-3-3-cosmos/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pasadena Heritage,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181211
CREATED:20260217T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T185733Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Michael Yang discusses & signs Coming Alive on the Ride: A Memoir of Motorcycle Travel\, Self-Discovery\, and Korean Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Answering the call of the open road–from Seoul to Silicon Valley to riding 40\,000 life-changing miles across America \nWhen 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. \nIt 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. \nOne 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.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-yang-discusses-signs-coming-alive-on-the-ride-a-memoir-of-motorcycle-travel-self-discovery-and-korean-heritage/
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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