Name: Pasadena Heritage: Pasadena Through a New Lens: A Photographic Exploration of Place and Perspective
Start: 2026-04-16T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-16T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Pasadena Heritage

Featured Activities

The Lizard & El Sol: April 4, 5, 11, 12

SCCM: You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School: April 9 & 16

Pasadena Heritage: The Museum of Me: April 18

Boston Court: Dooby Dooby Moo: April 25 & 26

Click on each day to see full list of activities for that date.

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April 2026
SCCM: You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School

April 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm In-Person Event SCCM: You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School

Southern California Children's Museum 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States

Southern California Children’s Museum invites families this April to You’ve Got This: Navigating Starting School, a three-part parent learning series presented in partnership with Pasadena Education Network and author and parent coach Gia Gambaro Blount. Held on Thursday evenings, the series offers practical guidance and a supportive space for families to ask questions, connect, and […]
Vroman’s Bookstore: TICKETED – Terry Crews signs Terry’s Many Hats

April 9 @ 6:00 pm In-Person Event

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

Terry is a talented kid with big dreams and a whole lot of hats. On the football field, he’s a star, and when he takes off his helmet, he puts on his other hats: in his beret he becomes an artist, in his chef’s hat he cooks, and in his sparkly top hat, he’s a […]

$25
Vroman’s Bookstore: Jon Lindstrom discusses & signs Hollywood Payback: A Thriller

April 10 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

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

A struggling Hollywood actor falls into a life of crime in this highly anticipated second novel from Hollywood Hustle author and four-time Emmy Award nominee Jon Lindstrom. Twenty years ago, Jake Ferguson threw his life away. Once a promising Hollywood actor, he crashed and burned the usual way: with coke, booze, and pills. When that […]
Vroman’s Bookstore: Nadine Takvorian discusses & signs Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide

April 11 @ 3:00 pm In-Person Event

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

A bold, autobiographical graphic novel chronicling one girl's quest to uncover her family's history during the Armenian genocide. Nadine loves stories and her mother loves to tell them--all but one. Nadine would give anything to learn about her family's history in Armenia and Turkey--where they came from and how they came to America--but it is […]

Free
Pasadena Playhouse Gala

April 11 @ 5:30 pm In-Person Event

Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

The Pasadena Playhouse Gala returns for another year of fundraising, drinks, and live theatre. To reserve a spot or make a donation, please contact Katelin Urgo at kurgo@pasadenaplayhouse.org or 626.704.1030.
Boston Court: Anthony Fung

April 11 @ 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Boston Court Pasadena 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, United States

Drummer, composer, and Hancock Institute alum Anthony Fung brings his boundary-pushing quartet to Boston Court Pasadena for an evening of dynamic, deeply expressive jazz. A rising voice on the international scene, Fung has performed alongside legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Chris Potter, and has collaborated with artists such as Danilo Pérez and Cyrille […]

$25 – $52
The Lizard & El Sol

April 12 @ 11:00 am In-Person Event The Lizard & El Sol

Playhouse Village Park 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, United States

Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished folktale set in Mexico, this vibrant, bilingual story follows a small but fearless lizard on a quest to bring back the missing sun. With live music, bold visuals, and a heartwarming message about perseverance and community, The Lizard & El Sol is a joyful first theater experience for young […]

Free
Vroman’s Bookstore: Leonard Maltin & Jessie Maltin discuss & sign Family Movie Night Menus: Recipes & Films for Unforgettable Times Together (Turner Classic Movies)

April 12 @ 2:00 pm In-Person Event

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

Father-daughter film critics and podcast hosts Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin team with Turner Classic Movies for the essential guide to 25 family-friendly classic films, paired with delicious and simple recipes to make movie-watching a next-level experience for all ages. Family Movie Night Menus is the ultimate guide to family-friendly classic movie viewing. In this volume, […]

Free
Vroman’s Bookstore: Kelly Yang, in conversation with Lisa Ling, discusses & signs The Take

April 14 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

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

A provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women—a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy—and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their lives…from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Front Desk series Would you sell your youth for $3 million? Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American […]

Free
Vroman’s Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve, Miss Marie and the British Swim School!

April 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person Event

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

Vroman's Bookstore invites families to a splashtastic storytime all about water safety. This fun-filled outdoor event, taking place on April 15 at 11 AM, is perfect for little ones and caregivers eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie will lead the storytime with engaging reads that […]

Free
Vroman’s Bookstore” Amy Coombe discusses & signs Stay for a Spell

April 15 @ 7:00 pm In-Person Event

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

A cursed princess must discover what her heart truly longs for in this charmingly cozy romantic fantasy for everyone who's ever lost - or found - themselves in a bookshop. Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar is disillusioned with life as a princess. She longs for real conversation, the chance to build a life of her […]

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Pasadena Heritage: Pasadena Through a New Lens: A Photographic Exploration of Place and Perspective

April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

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

Pasadena Heritage presents an evening with local photographer Jim Staub, exploring Pasadena and its surrounding communities through a fresh and considered lens. Known for his careful use of light and composition, Staub’s work reexamines both familiar landmarks and quieter, often overlooked spaces, revealing new dimensions within the everyday landscape. The program features a selection of […]

$24 – $30

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April 2026