Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age--a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years--in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. Basketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years […]
"This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas's debut novel, Freshwater Road, already know: that Nicholas, a pioneer Black actress, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all, full of 'I did this, and I did that, ' complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about […]
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Inter AliaLed by Rosamund Pike, this gripping National Theatre Live screening examines authority, accountability, and the complexities of modern life in a bold and thought-provoking production. Inter Alia - Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is […]
Pasadena Heritage presents Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature in Relief. Learn how to create bird-inspired ornamental designs by observing local species, sketching natural forms, and translating feathers, movement, and pattern into hands-on relief and surface work using clay and found materials.
Paula Lafferty, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega, discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere) A purchase of the book from Vroman's is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. Outlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh, big-hearted, feminist, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic […]
Third@First’s support for local music students continues with the California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley’s vocal and instrumental ensembles celebrating MLK Day with Gospel music and works by Black composers.
USC Pacific Asia Museum is excited to present the first program in celebration of our upcoming exhibition, Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Enjoy an evening exploring the spiritual, cultural, and pop culture legacies of yōkai Program Highlights Join Michael Dylan Foster, Professor of Japanese Folklore at the University of California, Davis, and Virginia Kuhn, Ph.D., Professor […]
Pasadena Neighbor Day returns January 18. Get ready for a citywide celebration of kindness, connection, and neighborly love. Playhouse Village is leading the way with special events and offerings from Yahaira's Cafe, El Portal, Monopole Wine by RX, and Pasadena Heritage, showcasing the power of community through food, culture, and shared experiences. See full schedule […]
What's the deal with middle school, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school--and the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. At the beginning of seventh grade, Luna knows who she is: an observant, quiet girl who […]
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Life of PiBased on the beloved novel, this visually stunning stage adaptation tells an extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and imagination. A breathtaking National Theatre Live experience. After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded […]
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s ProfessionGeorge Bernard Shaw’s provocative classic confronts money, morality, and independence in a bold, still-relevant drama. Smart, uncompromising, and deeply engaging.
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being EarnestOscar Wilde’s sharp and joyful comedy comes to the big screen in this acclaimed National Theatre Live production. Witty, timeless, and endlessly entertaining.
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