A haunting, an obsession, a calling: Tim Z. Hernandez has been searching for people his whole life. Now, in this highly anticipated memoir, he takes us along on an investigative odyssey through personal and collective history to uncover the surprising conjunctions that bind our stories together. Hernandez’s mission to find the families of the twenty-eight […]
A history of how humans have created monsters out of one another—from our deepest fears—and what these monsters tell us about humanity's present and future. Monsters are central to how we think about the human condition. Join award-winning historian of science Dr. Surekha Davies as she reveals how people have defined the human about everything […]
A tender and vulnerable exploration of love and loss that follows two boys as they take their first trip back to the lake without their father, from debut author-illustrator Angie Kang. Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to. I want to thank him for bringing us here, […]
From the author of instant national bestseller Love & Saffron, this bright and comforting novel follows the surprising friendship between two young women in 1990s Seattle and Paris, illuminating the power of books to change our lives. Sometimes a book can change your life… Twentysomething Frida Rodriguez arrives in Paris in 1991, relishing the city’s butter-soaked […]
Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Andrew Bacjoe Egbuchiem. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.
Join origami artist and author Joel Stern for a creative craft workshop on March 12th, from 4-5pm! Watch as Easter pop-ups and origami creatures come to life through the magic of paper folding. Joel is the author of the newly published In the Easter Egg Workshop: A Pop-Up Adventure, as well as many other papercraft books. […]
Padraic P. Keohane, storyteller, author, and teacher, shares tales of wit, wonder, and wisdom, captivating audiences for nearly 50 years.
Please note, this class has been moved from January 9th. (Please note: this 8 week class will be held on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm - *3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 and 5/1) Have you always wanted to write your own HEA (that’s a happily-ever-after)? This class is for anyone interested in writing a romance novel—or who’s […]
From LA Times bestselling author Mallory O'Meara, the story of America's first professional stuntwoman, Helen Gibson, who rose to fame during a time when women ruled Hollywood. Helen Gibson was a woman willing to do anything to give audiences a thrill. Advertised as "The Most Daring Actress in Pictures," Helen emerged in the early days […]
Blaze Pizza is celebrating Pi Day! Enjoy pizzas for just $3.14 each. Head to Blaze Pizza and make Pi Day delicious!
ArtNight Pasadena is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. Enjoy an evening of art, music, and entertainment as Pasadena’s most prominent arts and cultural institutions offer free admission for the evening. Be sure to check out USC Pacific Asia Museum's exhibit Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey.
From Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih Slaiby, and debut author Theresa AlHayek comes a story about a brave little bee who never gives up. Buzzy Bee is excited to participate in the Colony's upcoming race. There's just one problem: he isn't very fast! But Buzzy is not a quitter, so he practices tirelessly to get […]
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