Playhouse Village Association

Ice House Comedy: Francisco Ramos & Carlos Santos
2023-10-28 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Carlos Santos from Primos & Gentefied and Francisco Ramos from This Fool and Shameless will be performing one night only at the Ice House on October 28th! Get ready to be a part of the show as Francisco and Carlos share the stage at the end and interact with the audience, making your night a one-of-a-kind experience. Get your tickets before they sell out!

Boston Court: National Theatre Live Frankenstein
2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court presents a film screening of Frankenstein by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley featuring performances by Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens all over the UK and beyond.

Vroman's: Local Author Day featuring Sally Stevens, Michael D. Meloan, and Emma Gazley
2023-10-29 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Sally Stevens presents I Sang That: A Memoir from Hollywood
It’s a personal journey behind the scenes with this singer/lyricist/choral director into the world of music makers who created the film scores, television music, sound recordings, commercials, and concert evenings over the last sixty years. She has worked with some of the best composers and artists and shares her fascinating journey.
Michael D. Meloan presents Pinball Wizard
“Are you the Pinball Wizard or the pinball?” asks Ralph’s manager inside a nuclear-hardened bunker in England. That is the question driving Michael D. Meloan’s new novella–a story of love, sex, jets, and Bukowski.
Lights flash and bells ring as Ralph is buffeted between a controlling father, international intrigue in the US defense industry, and a friendship with the writer Charles Bukowski. A wild girlfriend also ratchets up the action.
But in the end, it is Ralph’s turn at the controls.

Emma Gazley presents For Those Who Cannot Live or Die
What does it mean to live? To die? A young woman wrestles with her ancestors, her daemons, and her faith after plunging into the mysteries of illness and memory. This collection of poetry will leave you in awe, with inspiration, and daring to ask deeper questions surrounding your own experiences and existence.

Vroman's: Jana Monroe, in conversation with Dawn Haghighi discuss Heart of Darkness
2023-10-30 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts–and, at the time, the only female agent–in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases, including infamous serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Edmund Kemper, and Aileen Wuornos. Monroe was also the model for Clarice Starling in the movie version of The Silence of the Lambs; she even helped train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Monroe’s later years found her dealing with the aftermath of Columbine, heading up the FBI’s post-9/11 investigation in Las Vegas, and much more.
In Hearts of Darkness, Monroe steps out from the shadows to tell the story of her astonishing life in shaping law enforcement and intelligence analysis. Monroe explores the cases that have stayed with her, breaking down victimology, offering new insight into the minds of serial killers, and discussing the psychological toll of the job and the obstacles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated Bureau. This is a gripping, sometimes gruesome, and always remarkable memoir of an unparalleled life and career spent chasing the monsters among us. (Abrams Press)
Dawn Haghighi is an independent board director for Elevate Services and general counsel for Murcor Real Estate, law and business school lecturer, global business, trade association, and not-for-profit leader. She previously held senior legal roles at Princess Cruises, RBS/Citizens, and Nordstrom. Ms. Haghighi recently presented her first TED Talk: Say Hello to Your Better Self: Going from The Ordinary to the Extraordinary. She is a member of the FBI Los Angeles Citizens Academy 2023. In June 2023, she was selected as an Inaugural Member Of The 50/50 Women To Watch In North America For Public Company Board Service.

Ice House Comedy: Marlon Wayans
2023-10-30 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents an evening with Marlon Wayans.

Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed more than $736-million in domestic box office and $1-billion in global box office. As a standup comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Wayans can currently be seen in Netflix’s THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW which he produced and stars in. The film debuted at #1 on the platform. He recently wrapped production on Ben Affleck’s Nike drama for Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures. Wayans gained rave reviews for his guest star role as Lou in BEL-AIR’S finale episode.

Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as ‘Marcus Copeland’ in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy WHITE CHICKS, opposite Shawn Wayans, Jamie King and Terry Crews. He also starred alongside Shawn Wayans and Regina Hall in Dimension Films’ horror comedy spoof films SCARY MOVIE and SCARY MOVIE 2.

Additionally, Wayans starred with his brother Shawn Wayans on The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.” which was the highest rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication. He has appeared on several popular television programs, including Fox’s “In Living Color,” Adult Swim’s “Childrens Hospital,” and BET’s “Second Generation Wayans.

Archetype Yoga: Glow-Ga
2023-10-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga invites you to celebrate Halloween with a very special Glow-In-Dark Halloween class!

Music at Noon: Micha Wright & Jason Stroll
2023-11-01 12:10 - 12:40 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Enjoy a free concert every Wednesday presented by Pasadena Presbyterian Church’s Music at Noon Program which features new artists every week. Music at Noon is a great way to get out into the community and spend time in the beautiful Playhouse Village. This week’s performance showcases Micha Wright on Clarinet and Jason Stroll on Piano.

Pasadena Playhouse: Inherit the Wind
2023-11-01 20:00, 2023-11-04 14:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Two of the nation’s leading lawyers go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of wit, wisdom, and will in this powerful drama. With freedom of speech hanging in the balance, will this small-town courtroom bring us together or tear the nation apart? In a fresh production boldly reimagined for today, Inherit the Wind will make you rethink what you know and dare you to question just how much society has evolved.

Ice House Comedy: One NIght Stand
2023-11-01 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents One Night Stand featuring Cat Ce, Denise Carter, Narcizo Gonzalez, Mateen Stewart, and Agostina Zoida Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Dusted Comedy Presents
2023-11-01 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Dusted Company featuring Kumail Nanjiani, Dan Levy, Luke Null, Rajiv Satyal, and friends! Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's: John John Densmore, in conversation with Fred Armisen, discussing The Doors Unhinged
2023-11-02 19:00 | All Saints Church, 132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In THE DOORS: UNHINGED, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR and legendary Doors drummer John Densmore offers a powerful exploration of the “greed gene”–that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth, even at the expense of our principles, friendships, and the well-being of society. This is the gripping account of the legal battle to control The Doors’ artistic destiny. In it, Densmore looks at the conflict between his bandmates and him as they fought over the right to use The Doors’ name, revealing the ways in which this struggle mirrored and reflected a much larger societal issue: that no amount of money seems to be enough for even the wealthiest people.
In recent years, artists ranging from Bob Dylan to Stevie Nicks have sold their songs or recording rights for astronomical amounts of money–Bruce Springsteen did so to the tune of a reported $500+ million. Conversely, Patti Smith wrote in Just Kids: “We feared that the music which had given us sustenance was in danger of spiritual starvation. We feared it losing its sense of purpose, we feared it falling into fattened hands.”
The Doors continue to attract new generations of fans, with more than one hundred million albums sold worldwide and counting, and nearly twenty million followers to the band’s social media accounts. As such, Densmore occupies a rarified space in popular culture. He’s beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce, uncompromising dedication to art. His writing consistently earns accolades and has appeared in a range of publications such as the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone. As his friend and American novelist Tom Robbins recently advised him, “If you keep writing like this, I’ll have to get a drum set.” (Akashic Books)
This ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena.
Tickets include one signed copy of The Doors Unhinged which will be handed out at check-in. Books will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation.

The Mixx Pasadena: Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta & Show
2023-11-02 19:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
J﻿oin The Mixx Pasadena for a special Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta & Show. I﻿n honor of our departed souls.
L﻿ive Latin Rock, Cumbia and Classic Rock Tribute Show with Golpe De Alma. D﻿Js Ané Uno & Jack Tames playing all your favorite Latin Hits. Check out their Altar and roaming photos

Vroman's: Reggie Watts discussing Great Falls, MT
2023-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life, girls, drugs, and his own identity in America’s heartland–and having a blast doing it.
Reggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who’s seen his multifaceted, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls, MT.
These two facts are not unrelated.
Watts grew up in Montana in the ’80s, half French, half American, half white, half Black, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration–as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creative voice he is today.
In Great Falls, MT, Watts takes us through his story, hitting on the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to the heart of America, where he was called racial slurs by neighbors but wasn’t Black enough for his father’s extended family. Where he fought with his authoritarian dad, built a new family of antiestablishment, post-punk oddballs–and ultimately knew he had to leave. But after Watts’s career exploded in Seattle and New York, ultimately scoring him a nightly place next to James Corden on The Late Late Show, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the deaths of his parents. This is his love letter to the town that made him. But like love itself, it’s messy and complicated and dirty and beautiful–and as weird and wonderful as Watts himself. (Tiny Reparations Books)
Tickets include one seat/entry and one signed copy of Great Falls, MT which will be handed out at check-in. Books will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation.

Ice House Comedy: Iconic Comedy Show
2023-11-03 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House presents the Iconic Comedy show hosted by Jaylin White with guests Tange Rouse, Paulina Yasuda, Antonio Scarpitta, and Katie Schindelheim. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx Pasadena: Live 80s & 90s Flashback Friday Show and Dance Party
2023-11-03 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join The Mixx Pasadena every Friday with “Flashback Fridays,” featuring a stellar live 80s & 90s Tribute show by Black Cat. Dance and sing-along to all your cherished flashback hits. DJ Jack Tames will be spinning a unique live music video mix on the town’s largest LED wall, creating an unforgettable audio-visual experience.
Indulge in the evening with drink and dinner specials, and enjoy the convenience of free parking. Capture the moments with roaming photos, making it a night to remember!

Ice House Comedy: Fantastically Foolish Fridays
2023-11-03 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House presents Fantastically Foolish Fridays hosted by Roz Washington. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Ahmed Ahmed & Friends
2023-11-03 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Ahmed Ahmed & Friends. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Pasadena Playhouse: Baby Rave
2023-11-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
It’s never too early to hit the club! Pasadena Playhouse presents Baby Rave a kid-friendly dance party where you and your littlest ones can groove to the thumping sounds and flashing lights of our very first Baby Rave. The music will be hot, the fun props will be all around the dancefloor, and you’ll discover just how fun and enriching a little dance party with LA’s future movers and shakers can be!

Vroman's: Neal Shusterman discusses Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
2023-11-04 13:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through surreal visions and a textured canvas of heroism and hope.
Courage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust — one of the greatest atrocities in human history — delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear.
This gripping, multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story – the tradition of resistance and uplift. Neal Shusterman and Andrés Vera Martínez are internationally renowned creators who have collaborated on a masterwork that encourages the compassionate, bold reaching for a dream.

Boston Court: NT Live Romeo and Juliet
2023-11-04 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court presents a film screening of Romeo and Juliet starring Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor. This bold new film brings to life the remarkable backstage spaces of the National Theatre in which desire, dreams, and destiny collide to make Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy sing in an entirely new way.
This is a screening of a filmed theatrical performance $20 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BECOME A MEMBER TO GET 50% OFF!

Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce and Friends
2023-11-04 17:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Cat Ce and Friends. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Preacher Lawson
2023-11-04 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Preacher Lawson. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, OR, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he’s from he’d say Orlando, FL, because that’s where he grew as a comedian. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series America’s GOT TALENT(2017) where he made it to the final round. Based off his stellar performance in season 12, Lawson was invited to compete in America’s Got Talent: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS(2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special, GET TO KNOW ME, which premiered on BET+ in 2019.

Ice House Comedy: Balkan Comedy Night
2023-11-04 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Balkan Comedy Night. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx Pasadena: Live tribute to Arctic Monkeys
2023-11-04 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join The Mixx Pasadena for a live tribute to The Arctic Monkeys, courtesy of Polar Primates, who’ll be playing all your favorite hits. Get ready to dance and sing along to Indie Rock and Brit Pop classics with DJs Ané Uno and Jack Tames. Plus, enjoy the vibes with a live music video mix on the town’s largest LED Wall. Don’t miss out on the drink and dinner specials they’ve got lined up!

Ice House Comedy: The Takeover Comedy Show
2023-11-04 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents The Takeover Comedy show hosted by Nikole Denise. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Boston Court: NT Live: Film Screening of Titanic the Musical
2023-11-05 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court presents a film screening of Titanic the Musical! Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic: The Musical is a stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third-Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.
National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinema screens all over the UK and beyond!
This is a screening of a filmed theatrical performance $20 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BECOME A MEMBER TO GET 50% OFF!

SCCM: Diwali Celebration and Dance performance
2023-11-05 14:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Diwali is known as the festival of lights. The festival is named after the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that are lit outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Come join us SCCM as they welcome Bollypop LA, a local Indian dance performance group that will teach children and families about the culture of India through the dance art form. After the performance, we will learn more about the celebration through art activities.

SCCM: Native Storytelling Series: Fernandeño Tataviam & Chumash Storytelling by Dennis Garcia
2023-11-06 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Hamiinat! SCCM is honored to host a Native Storytelling Series featuring the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in honor of Native American Heritage Month in November. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from them about the ancestral lands that we occupy, native culture, and language in this native-led storytelling and craft series for families with children 8 years and younger. Join SCCM every Monday in November at 10:30 AM at SCCM located at 459 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, CA. This event is free with paid admission, discounted $3 rate for ECLD families applies.
Bio: Dennis Garcia is Chairman of the Elders Council for the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and a longtime educator who teaches about traditional lifeways through music and presentations. His lineage comes from the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and San Fernando Valley.
About the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians:
The citizens of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) are the people of northern Los Angeles County. After thousands of years, foreign powers began colonization in the late 1770s with the arrival of the Spanish followed by the establishment of Mexico and the United States. Despite settler colonization, the Tribe continues to operate as a tribal community.
The Tribe originates in the lineages, villages, and cultures of the period that came before the establishment of Mission San Fernando in 1797, from which their ancestors received the name Fernandeño during enslavement by the Spanish. The Native Americans that were taken to the Mission originally inhabited the villages originating in the Simi, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys. After the Mission period, they became known as the Fernandeño historical Indian tribe. The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is comprised of the descendants of that historical tribe of Fernandeños.

Landmark theatre: Retro Replay: Blurb
2023-11-07 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Retro Replay, Landmark Theatres Pasadena’s weekly series of modern and vintage film favorites, features films so satisfying we’re reviving them on the big screen to enjoy again—or to see for the first time! Each month’s thematic program offers a new film on Tuesdays.
November: A MONTH OF GIVING HANKS
11/7: THE ‘BURBS (1989) Tom Hanks & Carrie Fisher!
11/14: JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO (1990) Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan!
11/21: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992) Tom Hanks & Geena Davis!
11/28: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan!
