Boston Court: Unrivaled (AAPI Affinity Night*)
2023-04-06 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
*This performance of Unrivaled is an Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Night, a dedicated space for the AAPI community to experience this play
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (Community Matinee)
2023-04-08 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
All tickets are $5 for this special community matinee performance.

Boston Court: Unrivaled - Then & Now
2023-04-09 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
This special engagement event will feature readings from Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji and Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book to provide a deeper understanding of the real Murasaki and Sei, and the brilliance and legacy of their writing. These excerpts will be paired with readings by contemporary AAPI poets writing in Los Angeles today to honor the legacy of poetry from the Heian Period all the way to 2023 Los Angeles.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-04-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios on every second and fourth Thursday. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park. Please bring your own water bottle.
Basecamp Fitness
High intensity Interval Training- Full Body workout.
This all-in, high-energy group workout packs a supercharged calorie burn into just 35 minutes, alternating between heart-thumping cardio to strength moves, modified to your level. Following this workout get focused on 10 minutes of core exercises.Register for the free class at www.playhousevillage.org/fitness

Boston Court: Unrivaled
2023-04-13 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Design after the conclusion of the performance.

Boston Court: Sords/Walz/Durkovic Trio
2023-04-14 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Andrew Sords (violin), John Walz (cello), and Timothy Durkovic (piano) return to Boston Court with a dazzling program that includes works by Brahms, Robert and Clara Schumann, and Mendelssohn.
PROGRAM
Johannes Brahms: Sonatensatz (violin + piano)
Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor
INTERMISSION
Robert Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 (cello + piano)
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 70
Program subject to change.

Pasadena Playhouse: Eleri Ward - Acoustic Sondheim
2023-04-14 20:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
New York City-based actor, singer, and musician Eleri Ward brings her “harmonious marriage of musical theater and indie folk music” (Forbes) to the Pasadena Playhouse Courtyard, highlighting her swirling harmonies and original point of view.

FUMC: Third@First Concert
2023-04-15 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The ninth season of the Third@First concert series offers something for everyone: from Schubert to Schumann, from distinguished women composers to outstanding young musicians. Join us for excellent music performed in First United Methodist Church’s historic sanctuary in the Pasadena Playhouse district.
“4 Hands on 1 Piano” Vicki Ray and Junko Ueno Garrett
Piano duets began as a way to enjoy music at home before recorded music was common. Later, piano duets made their way into the concert hall as composers created works intended to exploit the possibilities of four hands playing on one piano. In this duet program, you will learn how great American composers have utilized this versatile style.

Boston Court: Unrivaled (Student Night)
2023-04-15 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This is Student Night performance. This night also feature post-show Illuminations discussions about Acting after the conclusion of the performance

Boston Court: Oakwood Brass Chamber Ensemble
2023-04-21 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Oakwood Brass brings to Boston Court a unique blend of music for brass quintet, featuring brilliant Renaissance fanfares, luxurious Argentinian tangos, flourishing Spanish marches, and lyrical Russian romanticism.
Selections include works by Malcolm Arnold, JS Bach, Jaime Teixidor Dalmau, Victor Ewald, Astor Piazzolla, Samuel Sheidt, and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Pasadena Playhouse: Talking Sondheim
2023-04-22 12:00 | CA
A virtual class series for anyone interested in learning more about Stephen Sondheim, his works, and how he flipped the script on the American musical theater. Taught by Sondheim expert and scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, students of all ages will be immersed in the masterful theater creator’s brilliant rhymes, diving deep into legendary songs like “Finishing the Hat” (Sunday in the Park with George), “Send in the Clowns” and “The Miller’s Son” (A Little Night Music). Whether you’re a musical theater lover who “just doesn’t get Sondheim” or a certified fanatic who knows every word to every song, this class is for you.
Session #3: Sondheim on Sondheim
APRIL 22, 2023
12:00 PM
Is this real life? Have some fun exploring autobiographical elements in the works of Stephen Sondheim, as well as his denials that any exist (save a very few).

Boston Court: Unrivaled
2023-04-22 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan’s most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Directing after the conclusion of the performance.

Pasadena Playhouse: Song by Song by Sondheim
2023-04-22 16:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Song by Song by Sondheim is a special musical presentation bringing together community choirs from all over LA to sing the works of Sondheim. Featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA, Pasadena Chorale, VOX Femina LA, and ACABELLA (Academy of Music for the Blind), this once-in-a-lifetime choral celebration will be held at the First United Methodist Church and will be FREE to the public!

Ice House Comedy: Football is Sexy NFL Draft Party
2023-04-27 16:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
FOOTBALL IS SEXY is hosting an NFL Draft Party like no other in the beautiful California Room at the Ice House Comedy Club. Watch the draft live on a giant HD video wall. After the broadcast the party continues with a live DJ. Raffles and cool giveaways throughout the night. Come early and stay late. Your $10 ticket includes 1 FREE item (up to $15 value) from the Ice House delicious food and drink menu. Your 1 Free item also counts towards the club’s 2 item minimum.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios on every second and fourth Thursday. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park. Please bring your own water bottle.
Space B.A.R. Wellness
Breath Work & Cold Plunge
Learn about holotropic style breath work that will increase lung capacity and serve as a high intensity workout for your lungs. After breathwork, their expert coaches will guide you through a cold plunge and help you connect to your breath and build resiliency by helping you regulate your nervous system.
Register for the free class at www.playhousevillage.org/fitness

Ice House Comedy: Matt Iseman
2023-04-28 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Matt Iseman for one night only live in the California Room at the newly renovated Ice House Comedy Club!
Door open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Patrick Galvin
2023-04-28 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Bay Area violinist Patrick Galvin makes his live Boston Court debut with a program of works for solo violin by composers including J.S. Bach, Eugene Ysaÿe, Florence Price, Grazyna Bacewicz, and selections from “Six Tasty Caprices” by Korine Fujiwara.

Ice House Comedy: Long Time No See
2023-04-28 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Long Time No See featuring Ali Macofsky, Ian Edwards, Asif Ali, Brandon Wardell, J.D. Witherspoon, Ashley Hesseltine, Alfred Robles, Brittany Schmitt, and Noah Findling live in the Legendary Room!
Doors Open One Hour Before Show.

Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce & Friends
2023-04-28 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Cat Ce & Friends featuring Samantha Hale, Jodie Miller, Blake Bartee, Klein Boyz, Brandon Johnson, Jessica Winther and Brian McDaniel.
Doors open one hour before show.

Boston Court: Gloria Cheng
2023-04-29 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening of new music! The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist Gloria Cheng performs works by Thomas Adès, Zhou Long, Phyllis Chen, four-hands works by David Lang (joined by David Kaplan), and John Adams’s monumental minimalist masterpiece, the rarely performed “Phrygian Gates.”

Ice House Comedy: The Unknown Comic
2023-04-29 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
The Unknown Comic for one night only at the Legendary Room at the Ice House Comedy Club. It’s Saturday Night Fever 70’s disco night with DJ Special K spinning all your groovy faves!

Pasadena Playhouse: Sondheim Unscripted
2023-05-05 20:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Impro Theatre’s Sondheim UnScripted is a completely improvised “musical revue” in the style of one of Broadway’s most acclaimed artists, Stephen Sondheim. The on stage cast and improvising piano virtuoso work together as an ensemble to create songs with the intricate rhymes, soaring counter melodies, and complex themes that are all hallmarks of Sondheim’s work, creating a wholly original, thrilling musical revue so closely resembling Sondheim’s work, you’d swear you knew the songs even though they’re completely made-up on the spot for every performance.
Performance is at Carrie Hamilton Theatre at Pasadena Playhouse.

Pasadena Playhouse: Talking Sondheim
2023-05-06 12:00 | CA
A virtual class series for anyone interested in learning more about Stephen Sondheim, his works, and how he flipped the script on the American musical theater. Taught by Sondheim expert and scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, students of all ages will be immersed in the masterful theater creator’s brilliant rhymes, diving deep into legendary songs like “Finishing the Hat” (Sunday in the Park with George), “Send in the Clowns” and “The Miller’s Son” (A Little Night Music). Whether you’re a musical theater lover who “just doesn’t get Sondheim” or a certified fanatic who knows every word to every song, this class is for you.
Session #4: A Little Night Music
MAY 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Let’s take a closer look at Sondheim’s only bonafide hit, “Send in the Clowns” as an example of prosody (how music and lyrics fit together). In addition, the class will explore how a song sung by a minor character, “The Miller’s Son,” might articulate the theme of the show.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-05-11 17:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park.
ANYTIME FITNESS
Strength & Conditioning Body Weight Bootcamp
Use your own bodyweight for exercises to create resistance and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, as well as coordination.

Boston Court: NT Live - The Crucible
2023-05-12 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Please note this is a screening of a theatrical performance that will be shown at Boston Court Pasadena.
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma).
Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial.
Lyndsey Turner (Hamlet) directs this contemporary new staging, designed by Tony Award-winner Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy). Captured live from the Olivier stage at the National Theatre.
$20 tickets on sale now! Become a Boston Court Member to get 50# off!

FUMC: Third@First Concert
2023-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The ninth season of the Third@First concert series offers something for everyone: from Schubert to Schumann, from distinguished women composers to outstanding young musicians. Join us for excellent music performed in First United Methodist Church’s historic sanctuary in the Pasadena Playhouse district.
Joy of Chamber Music – LA Phil Musicians and Junko Ueno Garrett “Women Composers”
To commemorate Clara Schumann’s passing (September 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896), this program is dedicated to women composers. Regarded as one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era, Clara exerted her influence over the course of a 61-year concert career. Amy Beach (1867 – 1944) was the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music. She was one of the first American composers to succeed without the benefit of European training.

Free Outdoor Fitness
2023-05-25 17:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your new neighborhood park.
ARCHETYPE YOGA
Archetype Slow Flow
A 60-minute yoga extravaganza taught by studio owner Sara Blumenkranz who offers a restorative yet playful yoga practice. Great for all levels of practice. Please bring your own mat.

Wollhaus: Drop In Class
2023-06-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Not sure how to start a new project? Made a mistake? Need assistance with a new skill? During Wollhaus’s Drop-in Class an experienced knitter will be available to help you. Choose this one hour class and reserve your spot – they keep the classes small. Come join Wollhaus as they love supporting you with your knitting and crochet needs.

Jazz in the Park: Elliott Caine
2023-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Ice House Comedy Club. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on the Van Halen Stage at the new Playhouse Village Park. Pick up a picnic from your favorite local restaurant and bring a blanket to enjoy music under the stars.
June 4: Elliott Caine Quartet
Inspired by ’60’s “Blue Note” style jazz, as well as by the music of Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria, The Elliott Caine Quintet plays original compositions, as well as the works of Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Donald Byrd, and more. Latin Beat Magazine describes Elliott Caine as “one of the West Coast’s finest trumpeters.” His original compositions have been heard on programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Late Night with David Letterman.

See the full schedule of Jazz in the Park performances at playhousevillage.org/jazz.

Wollhaus: Social Stitching
2023-06-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Wollhaus Artisan Yarn for social stitching on select Wednesday evenings.
