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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Stayman-London\, in conversation with Maurene Goo\, discusses & signs See You Next Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:From the bestselling author of One to Watch comes a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of The West Wing and When Harry Met Sally\, featuring two campaign staffers who agree on their politics\, but disagree on everything else. \n“A West Wing love story with Heated Rivalry storytelling . . . all of the heat of an enemies-to-lovers romance with the adrenaline-pumping excitement of a political drama . . . charming\, propulsive\, topical.”–Iman Hariri-Kia\, bestselling author of Female Fantasy \nIn every election\, they’re the issue. \nAnya Katz is Type A and highly driven with unfaltering morals; she’s never met a group project she wouldn’t rather do all by herself. Gabe Hunt is a staggeringly handsome and charming golden boy who’ll do whatever it takes to win. At work on Democratic campaigns\, Anya and Gabe fight about everything–but how long can they fight their undeniable attraction? \nSee You Next Tuesday follows Anya and Gabe through a decade of elections\, from all-night phone banks and piles of greasy takeout to glitzy celebrity fundraisers and presidential debates. They say politics is the art of making change\, but working in politics changes you–and Anya and Gabe navigate dizzying highs and devastating lows in their professional and personal lives as they evolve from enemies to grudgingly respectful colleagues to best friends to lovers . . . to bitter rivals. \nWith breakneck banter\, sizzling chemistry\, and clear-eyed optimism\, See You Next Tuesday is an uplifting and addictive portrait of two lovers passionately working to make history–if only they can overcome their own.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kate-stayman-london-in-conversation-with-maurene-goo-discusses-signs-see-you-next-tuesday/
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:20260909T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T193000
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Playhouse: The Visit
DESCRIPTION:A DESPERATE TOWN. A DETERMINED WOMAN. AN IMPOSSIBLE OFFER.  \nWhen the richest woman in the world returns to her struggling hometown\, she’s ready and willing to rescue it from ruin… on one condition. In this haunting\, twisted\, and truly grotesque comedy\, an entire community is forced to confront an unthinkable question: how far are you willing to go for a billion dollars? \nFollowing the triumphant run of Amadeus\, Tony Award-winners JEFFERSON MAYS and DARKO TRESNJAK return to the Playhouse for another gripping and truly unmissable theatrical event. \n\n\nThe Visit is presented with generous philanthropic support from The David Lee Foundation and Season Sponsors Ellen and Harvey Knell and Tammi and Lenny Steren.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-playhouse-the-visit/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Pasadena Playhouse\, 39 S. El Molino Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Live Theatre,Pasadena Playhouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260817T200523Z
CREATED:20260817T200523Z
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SUMMARY:El Portal: Annual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting
DESCRIPTION:El Portal’s famous annual event returns for a special evening celebrating a wide range of exceptional tequilas and mezcals. Every bottle tells a story\, and guests are invited to discover the flavors and traditions behind each pour. \nThe celebration takes place in the courtyard with live music\, raffles\, bocadillos (appetizers)\, and\, of course\, mucho tequila!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/el-portal-annual-tequila-mezcal-tasting/
LOCATION:El Portal Restaurant\, 695 East Green Street \, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:El Portal,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T230437Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michelle Berenfeld discusses & signs Lessons from a Lost Republic: What Ancient Rome Can Teach Us about This American Moment
DESCRIPTION:A lively pocket history of the Roman Republic’s collapse–and its unsettling echoes in our own political moment. \nAmericans are obsessed with Rome. Billionaires and manosphere pundits wax on about its military might\, its gladiators\, its emperors\, its greatness. \nBut we’re telling ourselves the wrong story. \nIn this sharp\, eye-opening account\, classics professor Michelle Berenfeld redirects our gaze. The Roman Empire isn’t the lesson–the Roman Republic is. Nearly five centuries of representative government\, undone by forces that should sound familiar: wealth and power concentrated in the hands of elites\, rampant political violence\, endless expansionist wars\, and a Senate that normalized emergency measures until it had nothing left to protect. One by one\, aspiring strongmen seized what the Senate had surrendered\, stretching the limits of their legal power\, using the military against their own people\, undermining elections\, and killing their enemies–until one of them\, Augustus\, gained total control and became an emperor. \nBerenfeld’s argument is both clarifying and urgent: Rome’s slide into autocracy was not inevitable–and neither is ours. Smart\, spirited\, and packed with revelatory detail\, Lessons from a Lost Republic is a wake-up call two thousand years in the making\, a reminder that the republic is ours to protect.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michelle-berenfeld-discusses-signs-lessons-from-a-lost-republic-what-ancient-rome-can-teach-us-about-this-american-moment/
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:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260817T230936Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Sandra Equihua reads from & signs Hola\, Lola! to the Bodega: A Bilingual First Words Book/¡hola\, Lola! a la Bodega: Un Libro Bilingã1/4e de Primeras Palabras
DESCRIPTION:A bilingual picture book from the Emmy Award-winning creator of El Tigre\, featuring a spunky girl on a mission at the local bodega for her grandfather’s birthday. With over 100 first words in English and Spanish! \nUn libro bilingüe\, de la creadora de la serie El Tigre: las aventuras de Manny Rivera\, y ganadora de un premio Emmy\, protagonizado por una niña alegre con una misión en la bodega para el cumpleaños de su abuelito. ¡Con más de 100 primeras palabras en inglés y español! \nIt’s Abuelito’s birthday\, and Lola must go to the neighborhood bodega to get a candle for his cake! But there’s just so much at the store that catches Lola’s eye\, from the fresh fruits and vegetables to the delicious sandwiches at the deli counter–not to mention the sweet breads and paletas. \nLittle ones will lose themselves in the aisles along with Lola as she delves into all areas of the bodega. English and Spanish labels introduce young readers to all the common foods and items found at the grocery store. \nEs el cumpleaños del abuelito de Lola\, y ella debe ir a la tiendita de la esquina a comprarle ¡una vela para el pastel! Pero hay tanto que ver en la tienda que se distrae\, desde la fruta fresca y los vegetales hasta los sándwiches en los mostradores. ¡Y no hay que olvidar el pan dulce y las paletas! \nLos pequeños se perderán en los pasillos junto con Lola mientras ella explora la bodega. Las etiquetas en inglés y español introducen a pequeños lectores a todas las comidas y los artículos que se encuentran en una tienda.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sandra-equihua-reads-from-signs-hola-lola-to-the-bodega-a-bilingual-first-words-book-ahola-lola-a-la-bodega-un-libro-bilinga1-4e-de-primeras-palabras/
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:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T174135Z
CREATED:20260818T174135Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Punchlines\, Prost\, and Forever Inked in Stone
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy: Punchlines\, Prost\, and Forever Inked in Stone \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6pm \nShow starts at 7pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-punchlines-prost-and-forever-inked-in-stone/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203854Z
CREATED:20260817T203854Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday 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 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. \nWe look forward to having you join us in our space\, meet local artists and be in community.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/second-saturday-jazz-night/
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:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T231605Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Marie Miranda Cruz discusses & signs A Boy Called Hero
DESCRIPTION:A time-travel adventure story about finding ways to make a difference\, connect with others\, and be true to yourself no matter where (or when) you are. \nTwelve-year-old Hero Del Rosario isn’t happy about staying with his grandfather in the Philippines while the rest of his family takes a trip back to the States. He’s always been the overlooked one\, the one who gets left behind\, the one who–despite his name–is nothing special. But when he’s transported more than a century into the past\, he suddenly has bigger problems. \nIt’s 1892\, and the Philippines is controlled by Spain. Hero doesn’t know how he got here or how to get home. Luckily\, he meets two kids his age–his great-great-grandfather\, Teo\, and Teo’s twin sister\, Olivia–who take Hero under their wing. \nHero’s ancestors are secretly resisting the oppressive colonial government and working for Philippine independence. Their current mission: distributing copies of a banned book that promotes revolutionary ideas. Soon\, Hero is drawn into this work . . . and discovers that he may be able to live up to his name after all. \nAs the Spanish authorities close in\, Hero must act fast to save his family and the seeds of revolution―without losing his chance to return to his own time.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marie-miranda-cruz-discusses-signs-a-boy-called-hero/
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:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T173500Z
CREATED:20260818T173500Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy Club: Sinbad
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy Club presents Sinbad! \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6pm \nShow starts at 7pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nRanked by Comedy Central as one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All Time\,” actor and comedian\nSinbad has had audiences laughing for over three decades. Throughout his incredibly successful career\nas a standup comedian\, Sinbad has starred in two Comedy Central specials and four HBO comedy\nspecials. As an actor\, Sinbad has been featured in leading roles in such films as JINGLE ALL THE WAY and\nGOOD BURGER\, and on the FX super series\, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-club-sinbad/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Dining,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T160652Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kaitlin Reilly\, discusses & signs Look What You Did
DESCRIPTION:A page-turning debut thriller for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Megan Lally about a teen who must confront her own buried trauma to clear her friend’s name of murder and expose the dark secrets of her small town. \n“I know about Will….I know what he did that night” \nAfter the tragic death of golden boy Will Ashford\, everyone in town is in mourning. Or almost everyone. Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie couldn’t be more relieved. Because she knows Will’s veneer of perfection hid something dark and dangerous. It was a truth she learned one night at the Ashford house and swore never to tell. \nBut her plan is threatened when she starts receiving texts from an unknown number. Someone knows the secret Mackenzie has tried so hard to hide–and they are determined to reveal it. \nWhen Mackenzie’s former best friend is found dead\, she is convinced the anonymous texter is connected to her murder\, and she will stop at nothing to find them. But doing so will mean confronting the trauma she’s fought so hard to suppress and exposing the dark secrets her town has tried to keep buried–or risk being the next girl dead.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kaitlin-reilly-discusses-signs-look-what-you-did/
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:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260817T190259Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: What Makes a Craftsman a Craftsman?
DESCRIPTION:The Eaton Fire destroyed most of the historic central core of Altadena. In that core were hundreds of craftsman homes\, four by Louis B. Easton\, a couple of Greene and Greene’s\, and homes by dozens of lesser or unknown designers. Some were lovingly restored and maintained\, others soldiered on for decades unrestored\, adapted\, or lived in. They were each and all loved for their history; the stories the walls could tell us about our past\, the materials and technologies once available\, now unusual or unavailable. \nNow the question is: In the wake of the fire’s destruction\, can a new home\, built of different technologies to different codes\, out of different materials\, still be a “Craftsman”? Is a “Craftsman” house a set of elevations and details\, or is it the result of a philosophy applied? \nThe lecture and discussion will be led by Steven S. Lamb\, who serves as an official advisor to Rebuild Altadena\, offering deep expertisein community advocacy\, historic preservation\, and traditional residential design. A long-time Altadena Town Council member and preservation consultant\, Steven has been a long-trusted voice for thoughtful\, place-based rebuilding in the San Gabriel foothills.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-what-makes-a-craftsman-a-craftsman/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172013Z
CREATED:20260818T172013Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Mexican Independence Day w/ Varsity Vic
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Mexican Independence Day with Varsity Vic! \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm. \nShow starts at 8pm.  \n21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat in the showroom. \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-mexican-independence-day-w-varsity-vic/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172956Z
CREATED:20260818T172956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172956Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: All Things Must Laugh
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents All Things Must Laugh! \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 8pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-all-things-must-laugh/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T172554Z
CREATED:20260818T171204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T172554Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy:  New World Disorder w/ Francesca Fiorentini
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents New World Disorder with Francesa Firoentini! \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 7:30pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change. \nWe are a cashless venue. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-66th-anniversary-show-2/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T175206Z
CREATED:20260818T175206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T175206Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cid & Rocky Present
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cid & Rocky. \nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 9:30pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cid-rocky-present/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161103Z
CREATED:20260818T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161103Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore - Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Draw Hours : 9 – 11 a.m. and 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nLunch/Break : 11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPlease click here to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome!\nPlease eat and stay hydrated prior to donation.\nFor any questions regarding donating blood\, please call Huntington Hospital’s Blood Donor Center at (626) 397-5422.\nAll donors will receive a $10 giſt card to In-N-Out or Starbucks for their\nlifesaving donation
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-blood-drive/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161955Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Caroline L. Perry & Sydney Hanson read from & sign I Am Not Grumpy! (Critter Complaints)
DESCRIPTION:In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns are the Worst!\, this laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of I Am Not Happy! gives voice to a black rain frog who swears she’s not grumpy–despite what her expression may suggest! \nWith a cozy burrow\, puddles to play in\, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs\, this black rain frog is the happiest amphibian in the land…so why does everyone think she’s grumpy? Sure\, she may have a permanent pout that you might call a serious case of “Resting Frog Face\,” but this sulky squeaker is as content as can be. Don’t you believe her? \nThe cheerful little frog teaches her animal neighbors to not judge a critter by its cover in this hilarious and heartwarming story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-caroline-l-perry-sydney-hanson-read-from-sign-i-am-not-grumpy-critter-complaints/
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:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203430Z
CREATED:20260817T203430Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena ARTWalk
DESCRIPTION:Jackalope Arts is excited to be partnering with the Playhouse Village to bring back the beloved Pasadena ARTWalk for its 18th year. \nFeaturing over 180 hand-selected artisans with a focus on fine art\, shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including visual art and photography\, original fashion and jewelry design\, paper goods\, innovative home decor and housewares\, food\, and much more. \nJoin us on Green Street [between Los Robles and El Molino] in the heart of Playhouse Village for a weekend celebrating handmade artistry!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-artwalk/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162217Z
CREATED:20260818T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T162217Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Alina Chau discusses & signs Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from classic Chinese adventure Journey to the West\, Alina Chau’s bright new adaptation centers on the Monkey King’s wild beginnings and brings one of mythology’s most unforgettable troublemakers to life in a whole new way. \nSun Wukong wasn’t born in the usual way–he hatched from an egg atop Hua Guo Mountain\, full of big dreams and an even bigger attitude. With a shape-shifting staff\, a cloud he can ride like lightning\, and an unstoppable belief in himself\, Wukong isn’t just another monkey . . . he’s the Monkey King. \nWhen word of his wild powers reaches the Heavenly Realm\, the gods try to keep him close to prevent any chaos. But Wukong didn’t come all this way to play by someone else’s rules. And when he decides to shake things up\, the skies themselves might not be ready for the storm he’s about to unleash. Can one monkey’s mischief really cause an uproar in heaven? \nCombining Alina’s sumptuous\, dreamy art with a faithful\, respectful adaptation of a favorite mythical tale\, Uproar in Heaven still manages to be as much fun as a barrel full of monkeys.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alina-chau-discusses-signs-monkey-king-uproar-in-heaven/
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:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T161500Z
CREATED:20260818T161500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T161500Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  TICKETED - Dolph Lundgren\, presents Fights Worth Fighting
DESCRIPTION:Best known for his role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV\, Lundgren skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s and has since built a remarkable career spanning over a hundred films—including producing\, writing\, and directing multiple projects. But beyond the on-screen battles lies a far more compelling story: the real-life fights Lundgren has faced behind the scenes. \nIn this deeply personal account\, Lundgren opens up about his upbringing in Sweden\, his rise from a chemical engineering student to a martial arts champion\, and his eventual transformation into an international movie star. He explores the pressures of fame\, the emotional and physical toll of life in a cutthroat industry\, and his private struggles. Now\, as he faces his most difficult challenge yet—a fight against cancer—Lundgren reflects on the cost of survival and what it truly means to keep going. \nMore than just a Hollywood memoir\, Fights Worth Fighting is a guide to resilience. Like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Be Useful\, it blends life lessons with personal storytelling\, offering practical insights on discipline\, reinvention\, and the importance of mental and emotional strength. \nLundgren’s story arrives at a time when audiences crave authenticity. This isn’t just the tale of a movie star—it’s a call to arms for anyone struggling with their own battles. Candid\, inspiring\, and unexpectedly vulnerable\, Fights Worth Fighting shows us that real strength isn’t just about winning—it’s about continuing the fight when no one’s watching. \nThis is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Fights Worth Fighting to be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-dolph-lundgren-presents-fights-worth-fighting/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260818T174656Z
CREATED:20260818T174656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T174656Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce
DESCRIPTION:Ice House Comedy presents Cat Ce!\nLIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM!\nIce House doors open at 6:30pm.\nShow Starts at 9pm.\n21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom\nLineups are subject to change.\n\nCat Ce is a Chinese American actress\, comedian\, writer\, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Join Cat as she takes you on a hilarious journey of her misadventures as a Chinese American comedian growing up in Hollywood. Cat Ce’s hour comedy special album by ComedyDynamics is now streaming on Amazon Prime & Apple TV\, Dish\, Direct TV\, Google\, Youtube(VOD) Vimeo.\n  \nCat Ce is also featured as a social media influencer in the hit video game NBA 2K24 & NBA2k25. Her car skits comedy videos has over 150 million views on social media platforms.\n  \nAn actress\, comedian\, writer\, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles\, Ce’s digital comedy content has generated over 150 million views across platforms. The comic appears as an influencer character in NBA 2K24 and NBA 2K25 and has also been seen in TV and film projects likeFX’s Snowfall and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Comics Unleashed on CBS.\n  \nAs a stand-up\, she has performed throughout major comedy clubs across the United States as well as internationally. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Cat Jam in the Car\, recorded in her custom baby-blue Porsche Taycan\, and recently started the podcast-style live show Sexy Secrets with co-host Silvia Saige\, which featured Russell Peters\, Tiffany Haddish\, and Brad Williams in its inaugural episode. You can find more on Cat’s website
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-cat-ce/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Food,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162515Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Reading Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group explores contemporary fiction -– long and short -– from a diverse selection of writers.  Enjoy lively discussions at our one-hour meetings.  Our Fiction Reading Group is free and inclusive – there are no requirements nor criteria to join. We announce upcoming titles 3-6 months in advance and choose titles that are available in paperback.  Drop by our next meeting! \nSeptember’s pick is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held inside Vroman’s Bookstore on the second floor in the event space.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-reading-group-remarkably-bright-creatures/
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:20260923T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T211500
DTSTAMP:20260818T170700Z
CREATED:20260818T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T170700Z
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SUMMARY:Ice House Comedy:  66Th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 66th Anniversary of Ice House Comedy Club. \nLIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! \nIce House doors open at 6:30pm \nShow starts at 7:45pm.  \n**21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in showroom.** \nLineups are subject to change.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/ice-house-comedy-66th-anniversary-show/
LOCATION:Ice House Comedy Club\, 24 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Dining,Ice House,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T183117Z
CREATED:20260729T183117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T183117Z
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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:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T190828Z
CREATED:20260817T190828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T190828Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: El Retiro and the Culture of Modernity during the Progressive Era in Southern California
DESCRIPTION:What can a single Craftsman home reveal about the transformation of Southern California in the early twentieth century? \nCompleted in 1915\, El Retiro\, designed by Los Angeles architect Arthur L. Haley and constructed of reinforced concrete\, reflects a period of rapid technological innovation\, social reform\, and civic development. The home of the Lanterman family offers a fascinating glimpse into how those changes shaped both private life and the growing Southern California community. \nDr. Roy Lanterman’s work in women’s medicine and Emily Lanterman’s leadership in civic and women’s organizations placed the family at the center of many of the reform movements of the Progressive Era. Their embrace of new building technologies and modern domestic conveniences provides another perspective on a time when architecture\, technology\, medicine\, and social engagement were all reshaping the region. \nPresented by Tennessee Gardner\, Executive Director of Lanterman House\, this insightful evening offers a sneak peek at one of the featured homes of this year’s Craftsman Week. Discover the story behind El Retiro and the people who lived there\, and learn how one remarkable home can help us better understand a changing Southern California.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-el-retiro-and-the-culture-of-modernity-during-the-progressive-era-in-southern-california/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T162749Z
CREATED:20260818T162749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T162749Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Nadia Bowers & Stephanie Wittels Wachs discuss their books\, Dear Dealer: A Memoir\, and Last Day: How to Stop Losing Our Loved Ones to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:About Dear Dealer: \nFor readers of Beautiful Boy and The Night of the Gun\, this gripping memoir explores addiction\, grief\, and family trauma as one woman goes in search of her sister’s killer. \nIn the summer of 2015\, Nadia Bowers’s beloved older sister\, Sasha—a social worker and Ivy League graduate—was found in her car in a restaurant parking lot in their hometown outside New Haven\, Connecticut\, dead from a fentanyl overdose. Plunged into grief\, equipped with Sasha’s phone\, and just weeks from giving birth to her first child\, Nadia began to investigate her sister’s shadow life: who sold Sasha the drugs that killed her? Did they know each other well? Did the dealer have any idea who Sasha was\, outside of addiction? \nExpanding on her viral 2018 This American Life essay of the same name—a letter to this imagined dealer—Bowers’s memoir is a love letter\, a diary\, and a quest in search of the dealer’s identity\, as well as her own. Who is she without her sister? Who is she because of her sister? And what now? Bowers reflects on her shifting roles as sister and mother\, examining how loss has reshaped her sense of self. Her letters to the faceless dealer are interwoven with rage\, reflection\, and even moments of humor as she recounts their intertwined lives alongside memories of charismatic and complex Sasha. \nRooted in unflinching honesty and poetic prose\, Dear Dealer is a richly compelling account of one woman’s search for meaning\, forgiveness\, and hope in the aftermath of tragedy. \nAbout Last Day: \nBased on the groundbreaking podcast of the same name\, Last Day weaves together a heartbreaking story of personal loss and an unflinching investigation of what could have prevented it. Alongside expert voices on opioid addiction\, Stephanie Wittels Wachs issues a clarion call for change in an ongoing and overwhelming opioid crisis. \nBased on the groundbreaking podcast of the same name\, Last Day is borne of Stephanie Wittels Wachs’s determination to shed light on the ongoing opioid epidemic in America. \nAfter the tragic and untimely death of her brother Harris Wittels to an opioid overdose\, Stephanie connected with Jessica Cordova Kramer\, whose brother died under nearly identical circumstances. Together they launched Last Day\, a podcast that facilitates unflinching conversations with addiction specialists\, harm reductionists\, people in long-term recovery\, public policy experts pushing for reform\, and many others\, to determine what could have saved their brothers lives and how we can prevent overdose deaths moving forward. \nTen years ago\, Stephanie lost her brother—her person—and over the last seven years\, her interviews and research have become a vital resource for others fighting not to lose their person. Heartbreaking yet deeply hopeful\, Last Day is\, at its core\, a powerful story of love that endures long after loss.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-nadia-bowers-stephanie-wittels-wachs-discuss-their-books-dear-dealer-a-memoir-and-last-day-how-to-stop-losing-our-loved-ones-to-the-opioid-crisis/
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:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T191048Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Her Pasadena: Women Remaking Home and Civic Life
DESCRIPTION:Tour Pasadena’s Blinn House\, a 1906 Prairie-style residence that became home to the Women’s City Club in the 1940s. Through architecture\, photographs\, exhibits\, and period clothing\, visitors will see how the house supported women’s civic leadership\, social engagement\, and changing ideas of home in midcentury Southern California.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-her-pasadena-women-remaking-home-and-civic-life/
LOCATION:Blinn House\, 160 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Architecture,In-Person,Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260818T163030Z
CREATED:20260818T163030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T163030Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Local Author Day Introducing m.a. Arana\, Esma Ali & Paul J. Ramirez
DESCRIPTION:With entrancing violet eyes and telepathic gifts\, Jalyn Wilds has spent years hiding from her former mentor\, the enigmatic Madam. But when an attempted robbery at Jones’ Store reveals her powers\, she becomes the center of a dangerous conspiracy. \nDetective Ed Daza senses something otherworldly in Jalyn\, and as he follows the trail\, he discovers a hidden network of “Others”-individuals with extraordinary abilities targeted by Madam’s shadow organization with deadly plans. Each step pulls Ed deeper into a world of manipulation\, betrayal\, and supernatural intrigue\, where those he trusts may not be who they seem. \nHunted and caught between forces far beyond ordinary law enforcement\, Jalyn must navigate a web of psychic danger and hidden agendas to survive. Violet Mystique is an urban fantasy thriller that pulses with suspense\, mystery\, and supernatural power-a story of gifts\, secrets\, and the lengths one young woman will go to protect herself and the lives she touches.\nEsma Ali presents Was Jesus A Narcissist?: A Muslim’s Defense of Jesus!\nAs a Christian\, I found this book thought provoking. Well-researched. It has helped me understand the Muslim mindset. I appreciate Esma’s use of Psychology in her illustrations. \n-Anne Nolty\, PhD\, Psychologist\, Pasadena\, CA. \nAs a Catholic\, I have immensely enjoyed the reading!!! Esma Ali brings out perspectives that have never crossed my mind. The book has enhanced an understanding of my own faith as well as Islam. Although I disagree with some of her statements\, I recommend this book. A good educational source for everyone! \n-Adolfo Sanchez\, Accountant \nAs a Bible Study Pastor\, I have grasped the Muslim viewpoint on scripture. This book has enhanced my knowledge. Esma Ali has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the Bible. \n-Jolene Cadenbach\, Pastor\, Arcadia Congregational Church \nAs a Muslim\, I value this book. Esma Ali has illuminated me about the Bible. Her work has enabled me to converse intelligently with Jews and Christians. \n-Dr. Tehmina Khan \nPaul J. Ramirez presents The Fatherless Life: Letters From an Abandoned Playground\nGrowing pains\, adversity\, love\, sadness\, and joy. A broken father preparing his children for the future without him by writing them personal letters from the now abandoned playground they used to play on. A book all should read Please note that purchasing the hardcover helps Paul with his auto-immune treatments. The softcover is at the lowest price possible.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-m-a-arana-esma-ali-paul-j-ramirez/
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:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T163810Z
CREATED:20260818T163810Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Jon Else discusses & signs Frenchman Flat: The Rise and Fall of Atomic Bombs
DESCRIPTION:The story of a single nuclear bomb’s deep origins\, brief life during the Cold War\, and lasting environmental and political legacies–as a fresh path to consider the entire sweep of the American nuclear enterprise. A grave reminder of the frightening truth about nuclear testing\, as international norms waver. \nAs the US and Russia let one treaty after another falter and expire\, this urgent book reminds us of the price of those tests. Frenchman Flat recounts the science\, politics\, and human experience of those who developed nuclear weapons\, suffered the consequences\, and fought for and against arms control between the 1940s and 1990s. The throughline of this vast\, complex story is a 37-kiloton atomic bomb dubbed “Priscilla” that was exploded above a custom-built mini-civilization at Frenchman Flat\, Nevada\, in 1957. Jon Else uses Priscilla and the bombs that preceded and followed to highlight the terrifying ways we have stockpiled and tested nuclear weapons\, how near and often we came to self-annihilation\, how we managed to avoid it\, and what we did to the planet and to our own bodies in the process\, from wartime Los Alamos to the suspension of US and Soviet nuclear testing in 1992. \nIn the two decades after Hiroshima\, a pair of dramatic stories unfolded alongside each other: the scramble to produce ever more powerful nuclear weapons\, and the struggle to ban testing of those same weapons. The dramatic narrative takes in the physics of the megaton postwar bombs\, the role of private industry\, the near misses of the Cuban Missile Crisis and less well-known events\, and the testimony of scientists\, politicians\, doctors\, weapons developers\, test-site workers\, ranchers\, and families downwind of test sites. \nThis powerful and persuasive book reminds us how we have–so far–prevented nuclear war by deterrence\, diplomacy\, and luck. It is for the moment a success story\, and a warning.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jon-else-discusses-signs-frenchman-flat-the-rise-and-fall-of-atomic-bombs/
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:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T164228Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T164228Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Miriam Pawel discusses & signs California Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize winner Miriam Pawel’s epic history of one of the world’s elite public universities\, its sweeping social impact\, and hopeful lessons about endurance in troubled times. \nDistinguished by its founding mission as an engine of upward mobility\, the University of California-a constitutionally independent public trust-is a great American experiment that has persevered through fraught battles over access\, funding\, and leadership. \nThe University has been at the nexus of nearly every public policy debate and social movement since the Civil War\, from women’s rights to student protests\, from academic freedom to affirmative action\, shaping policies that reverberate throughout the United States. \nCalifornia Dreams narrates UC’s rise and resilience through the lens of those whose lives it has transformed-in particular\, five pioneering graduates whose diverse paths underscore why the University remains\, in the words of Berkeley graduate Joan Didion\, “California’s best idea of itself.” \nAt a time of staggering inequality and uncertainty\, as higher education faces unprecedented threats\, that role has never been more crucial. Drawing on extensive research in ten archives and dozens of interviews\, California Dreams weaves together the linked history of the school and state in all its drama\, signi?cance\, and humanity; the result is a magisterial narrative of both a remarkable public institution of higher education\, and also California itself.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-miriam-pawel-discusses-signs-california-dreams/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person
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