Name: Vroman’s Bookstore: Dr. Haleh Massey discusses & signs Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!: A Graphic Novel
Start: 2025-09-27T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-09-27T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Vroman’s Bookstore

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September 2025
September 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Leslie Adame, in conversation with Tamika Burgess, presents & signs Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic (Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic #1)

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A new Latinx middle grade fantasy debut where a secret magical academy, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful, coveted gem awaits one girl in her quest to reunite her family. Perfect for fans of Claribel A. Ortega and B. B. Alston! Twelve-year-old Chloe Vega's biggest fear is that her undocumented parents will be detained by […]

FREE
September 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Pasadena Heritage: Playhouse Village Twilight Walking Tour

Pasadena Heritage The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, United States

Join Pasadena Heritage a twilight walking tour of the Playhouse Village Historic District, which traces Pasadena’s eastward expansion during the 1920s and 1930s, when the city transitioned from an agricultural hub to a thriving tourist destination. Shaped by the construction of the grand Civic Center, this area features a variety of architectural styles and several […]

$20
September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy: Jetski Johnson, Jamie Kaler, Dvontre Coleman

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Jetski Johnson, Jamie Kaler, Dvontre Coleman. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 7pm. **18+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.**

$25
September 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy: Home By 9 Comedy Show

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Home By 9 Comedy Show. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. **21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat in showroom.**

$20
September 20 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy: The Shin Dig Show

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents The Shin Dig Show. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 3:30pm. Show Starts at 9pm. **21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.**

$20
September 20 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy: Scott Blugrind & Friends

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Scott Blugrind & Friends. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 9:30pm. **21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat in the showroom**

$20
September 21 @ 2:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: An Afternoon with author & director Andrew Davis

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

The director of Holes, Under Siege, A Perfect Murder, and the Academy Award nominated hit The Fugitive joins us for a discussion about his films and his debut novel Disturbing the Bones, co-authored with Jeff Biggers, which features subjects & themes that reverberate throughout his filmography. Cover of Disturbing the Bones with a picture of […]

FREE
September 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm In-Person Event

Pasadena Walking Tours: Pasadena After Hours

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

The area now known for the Pasadena Hotel & Pool and the Ice House was once one of Pasadena’s liveliest spots for “Nite-Life.” On this walking tour, we’ll explore the Catalina Villas neighborhood and step back to a time when, within just a few blocks, you could play mini golf, go bowling, catch a film […]

$28
September 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Vroman’s on Screen – Tim Greiving, in conversation with Matt Gourley, discusses & signs John Williams: A Composer’s Life

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

John Williams is one of the most important film composers of all time, having almost singlehandedly revived the Hollywood symphonic scoring tradition and helped restore the livelihood of American orchestras through the popularity of film music programming. His film music, in the words of director Oliver Stone, "came to stand for the American culture." In […]

Free
September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Robert Oventile and Contributors read from, discuss & sign The Canyon

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Through poems and photos, The Canyon meditates on Eaton Canyon, a unique ecosystem nestled adjacent Pasadena and Altadena, California. In January 2025, the Eaton Fire devastated the canyon, along with parts of Altadena and Pasadena. The Canyon reflects on the resilience of this environment, recalling how its wildlife, plants, and terrain rebounded after the 1993 […]

FREE
September 26 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm In-Person Event

Ice House Comedy: The Shin Dig Show

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents The Shin Dig Show. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. Show Starts at 9:30pm. **21+ with a 2 item minimum per seat.**

$25
September 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Dr. Haleh Massey discusses & signs Say Something, Poupeh Babaee!: A Graphic Novel

Vroman's Bookstore

Poupeh needs to speak up for her parents at an embassy interview-the problem is that she's been rendered mute! Smile meets New Kid in this funny, heartwarming, poignant graphic novel about the toll immigrating to the United States takes on a kid's mental health. Poupeh Babaee is an Iranian girl sent to live with her […]

FREE

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September 2025