Vroman's Bookstore: Molly Ruttan, in conversation with Stacy Lynn Carroll, discusses The Yowlers
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice
The Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles, Mama yells, Sara and Sonya bicker, and the baby fusses day and night. They’re so used to being grumpy that when their new neighbors smile at them, the Yowlers are puzzled and are immediately suspicious. And when the new kids ask Sara and Sonya to play? Well, that’s just plain odd. Then again, it does feel good to be treated kindly . . . and all of a sudden the sisters start acting nicer themselves, causing Mama and Papa to wonder if they’re coming down with something. But as it turns out, even the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful. The weather may have been stormy— but there is friendliness is in the forecast!

Vroman's Bookstore: Nov 09 Allen Zadoff in conversation with Yehudi Mercado, discusses The Donut Prince of New York
2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Eugene Guterman’s junior year in high school is off to a rocky start. No love life, no new theater production, and if his mother has her way, no more of his favorite comfort food—donuts. Eugene would just as soon spend the year playing small, but that’s hard to do when you’re the biggest kid in your class.
Things change when he accidentally tackles the school’s star quarterback and Coach sees the possibilities and recruits the plus-size playwright onto the varsity football team. Eugene is suddenly catapulted into the world of the “The Pops,” the exclusive clique of popular athletes known for their parties and dating scene. Best of all is the new and mysterious girl Daisy who seems to be noticing him.
Then Eugene discovers that life at the top is more complicated than he imagined— there’s pressure to excel, to fit in, and to uphold a certain image—and Eugene misses his former life and his old friends. Can he find the courage to give it all up, write something real, and maybe, just maybe, be the big guy who actually gets the girl?

Boston Court: NTL: Primie Facie
2024-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross-examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Boston Court: NTL Present Laughter
2024-11-09 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic, and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire, and loneliness.

Boston Court: Chris Castro
2024-11-09 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Dubbed “the new Colossus of sound,” award-winning composer and double bassist Chris Castro will premiere a solo piece by composer Phil Acimovic alongside his own compositions for an inventive evening of new music.

Tepito Coffee: Homie2Homie
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Tepito Coffee, 695 E Colorado Blvd 695 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Tepito Coffee invites the community to a special Homie 2 Homie event featuring inspiring insights on entrepreneurship and business. 🌟 Guest speakers Ana Pompa Alarcón of Founders Registry, along with Tepito Coffee co-owners Jose Arellano and Mike de la Rocha, will share their experiences in launching and growing a business. ☕️ Attendees will gain valuable financial basics and connect with these remarkable business leaders.

USC PAM: FREE Second Saturday: Silk Road
2024-11-10 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to its fourth annual celebration of the Silk Road, spotlighting the vibrant history of food and spice trade along this ancient route. Attendees can look forward to crafting unique food sculptures, painting with spices, enjoying traditional Chinese dance and music, listening to captivating stories, and experiencing the rich history of tea in a special tasting workshop. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road Gallery and immerse themselves in the special exhibition Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey for a journey through art and history.
Free admission all day for all ages!

Schedule of Activities:

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Food Sculpture with Barnsdall Arts
11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Painting with Spices
12:00 pm – Storytime
12:30 pm – Performance by USC Traditional Chinese Dance and USC Eastern Chamber Music Club
1:30 pm – Tea Workshop with Callisto Tea House
2:30 pm – Spotlight Talk with USC Museums Student Educators
Timed tickets are required for entrance into the exhibition. 60-minute time slots offered. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same-day tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
A ticket to Cai: Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey includes access to all galleries and activities. Your ticket gives you access to enter the exhibition at your reserved time, but you may enter the museum for activities before your reserved time.
To reserve your free ticket, call 626-787-2680 during museum operating hours.

Vroman's Bookstore Nancy Redd, in conversation with Michaela Pereira, discusses The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A revolutionary health resource for young adults of all genders to understand, appreciate, and take care of their bodies, with color photos throughout
How can the savviest and most connected generation in history have no photographic guide to puberty? Until now! The Real Body Manual is a comprehensive health and wellness guidebook for all genders—from the author of the ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller Body Drama. Inspired by her own kids entering the tween and teen years, Nancy Redd has crafted a uniquely inclusive book that offers a factual and candid approach to the complex and often confusing body issues that all young people face. This go-to resource or all types of developing bodies contains medically vetted, relatable advice alongside full-color photographic references.
The Real Body Manual is for curious readers from puberty and beyond and is a conversation starter for parents, caregivers, uncles and aunts, older siblings, counselors, teachers, and health professionals—essentially anyone who would like to more fully understand and effectively relate to the body-image and self-discovery challenges faced by the young people in their life.
Created with today’s open-minded and diverse kids in mind, this book tackles acne, body odor, constipation and diarrhea, chests and breasts, dandruff, sleep hygiene, sexual health, self-care, and so much more in a judgment-free and gender-neutral way. The Real Body Manual is the encouraging book that modern young adults are waiting for—and an eye-opening book their parents are likely to learn from, too!
Nancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author, health journalist, and on-air host whose latest book, THE REAL BODY MANUAL, is a uniquely photographic head-to-toe health and wellness book for all people from puberty on up that BookRiot calls “ready to support literally any human who wants to learn more about bodies.” Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine, Redd, a mother of two, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation.
Michaela Pereira is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning three decades. Most recently she hosted FOX 11’s daily flagship program “Good Day LA.” Additionally, Michaela hosted her own daily national eponymously named show on CNN’s sister station HLN, and was a longtime member of the KTLA morning news team and host of CNN’s “New Day”.

Boston Court: Amanda McBroom: Wintersong
2024-11-11 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom (Golden Globe winning writer of Bette Midler’s worldwide hit, “The Rose”) celebrates the season with a joyous holiday concert debuting her newest album, Wintersong.
With her multi-talented friends, music director Michele Brourman and bassist Larry Tuttle, McBroom will offer a collection of well-loved standards, undiscovered gems, and beloved almost-holiday songs by such great writers as Joni Mitchell and Dan Fogelberg, alongside her own original Christmas songs celebrating all that we love best about the holidays.

Vroman's Bookstore: Wine Tasting with Michael Higgins
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join us for an elegant and informative evening of wine tasting at Vroman’s 1894 Wine Bar hosted by Michael Higgins. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, this event is a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection that compliments wines from Higgins’ book Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast.
What’s included:

Tasting of 4 different regional wines
One copy of Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast by Michael Higgins
Expert guidance and wine education

Come for the wine, stay for the experience, and afterwards shop around our fabulous selections of books, gifts, and more!
This event will be held in The 1894 Wine Bar, located on the first floor of Vroman’s Bookstore. Attendees must be 21+.

Landmark Theatres Pasadena: Retro Replay: Every Which Way But Loose
2024-11-12 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark Theatres Pasadena presents Retro Replay, a weekly series showcasing modern and vintage film favorites. With films so satisfying, they’re returning to the big screen for audiences to enjoy again—or experience for the first time! Each month’s thematic program features a new film every Tuesday.

Pasadena Playhouse: La Cage aux Folles
2024-11-12 20:00, 2024-11-23 14:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Beautiful. Bawdy. Bizarre. Welcome to La Cage aux Folles, the hottest drag club in town and one of theater’s all-time biggest hits. Experience the groundbreaking musical comedy with a heartfelt score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, Mame) and a hilarious script by Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy). The Tony Award-winning musical comes to life in this all-new Playhouse extravaganza.

Vroman's Bookstore: Bluey Storytime 2: Electric Bluegaloo
2024-11-13 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Back by popular demand! Bring your Mums and Dads for more Bluey stories!
More Bluey activities! And a fair dinkum fun time!
NOTE: Bluey’s gonna stay Down Under, but we’re still planning on having a ripper g’day without ‘er!
Storytime will follow a few SONGS WITH MISS MARIE! Be sure to arrive at 11AM to catch our new Storytime sensation!

La Cage aux Folles
2024-11-14 19:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States

Vroman's Bookstore: Bree Paulsen, in conversation with Victoria Ying, discusses Firelight’s Apprentice
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters.
In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king’s magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect—despite her knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom.
When a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognize Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure—even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces…

Vroman's Bookstore: Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. discuss 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Peek behind the curtain into the making of Happy Days, the ultimate American sitcom, in this detailed season-by-season history written by two of the show’s longest-serving writer-producers.
One of the most successful TV shows of all time, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Robin Williams. Now, just in time for its 50th anniversary, tune in for exclusive access, as writers Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history.
Featuring new interviews with the creators, cast, and crew of the show and a foreword by The Fonz himself, explore rarely-seen photographs and personal anecdotes on a season-by-season journey behind the scenes.
Director, writer, and producer Brian Levant has been at the creative helm of some of the biggest franchises in family entertainment. He was the showrunner of Happy Days ,Mork & Mindy, and
The Bad News Bears series. After winning the Cable Ace Award for his long-running Leave it to Beaver revival, Levant turned his attention to directing feature films. His hit films include the original Beethoven, Jingle All The Way, Are We There Yet? And the box office juggernaut,
The Flintstones. He is also the author of the acclaimed book My Life and Toys.
Fred Fox Jr. began his entertainment career on the writing staff of Laverne & Shirley. He went on to write and produce on Happy Days, Family Matters, Webster, and TheNew Leave it to Beaver. Fred co-wrote the book for Merry Go Round (with music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, Academy Award winners for Mary Poppins). He also worked on a children’s book with the legendary Ray Bradbury. Fox is the author of Through Francesca’s Eyes. Fox served as showrunner for the International Emmy Award-winning series, My Secret Identity

Boston Court: NTL Vanya
2024-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.
Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.

Landmark Theatres Pasadena: Free Screening: Beethoven
2024-11-16 11:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Enjoy a free screening of Beethoven, directed by Brian Levant and written by John Hughes and Amy Holden Jones, at Landmark Theatres Pasadena in Playhouse Village. Before the screening, catch a special reel featuring footage of your superstar pup and others from Bark in the Park, presented by Playhouse Village Foundation. This event is free—no ticket required. Show up early, grab your seat, and get ready for a pawsome time seeing your pup on the big screen!

Vroman's Bookstore: Megan Roy discusses Can You Do This?: An Imagination Playbook
2024-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading, counting, movement, and play for kids ages 2-5, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home
Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving!
From stomping their feet to standing on one leg, each page invites participation with prompts like “Can you hop like a bunny?” and “Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?” As kids act out the playful challenges, they’ll exercise their bodies and minds, while sharing laughs with family and friends.
The perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night’s sleep!
Megan Roy is an illustrator and surface designer from New Hampshire, currently based in Los Angeles. Her work can be found in national publications, television commercials, on greeting cards, tour merchandise, phone cases, book covers, home decor, toys & games, and more. She is the illustrator of the mix & match cookbook Ice Cream Party (published by Chronicle Books), is an ambassador for Adobe Express, and has amassed a following of 91K people on Instagram for her illustration work alone. Her artwork radiates a playful spirit, a delightful sense of humor, a deep love for animals, and a unique blend of color and texture.

Third@First: 150 Years of Music at FUMC
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Enjoy pieces performed by the FUMC Chancel Choir and a specially commissioned work to commemorate the 150th anniversary the of church by FUMC organist Aaron Shows.

Boston Court: NTL The Motive and The Cue
2024-11-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Vroman's Bookstore: Jack Stewart, in conversation with Ray Porter, discuss Bogey Spades
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Enemies. Allies. It’s hard to tell the difference when peace and world order hang in the balance.
Returning home a hero, TOPGUN pilot Colt Bancroft is called on to resurrect a Vietnam-era light attack squadron. Once soaring high, he finds himself on the dark side of special operations in a conflict he never saw coming. At its front lines, NCIS Special Agent Emmy “Punky” King is confronted with the timeless question—is the enemy of her enemy her friend?
As Colt and his band of Navy SEALs bring the Black Ponies of VAL-4 to the fight, Punky navigates the murky waters of international espionage and an uneasy alliance with a former adversary to uncover a new threat. At its heart is a weapon that could tilt the scales of global power. And the American Vice President is in the crosshairs.
In a world where every decision has repercussions and trust is a double-edged sword, Colt and Punky must forgive past transgressions and forge new alliances to confront an enemy who always seems one step ahead. In this high-stakes game: every choice counts, and the next move could redefine the future.
From author Jack Stewart, a former US Navy Top Gun instructor pilot, comes the third book in the exhilarating Battle Born series. Bogey Spades is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown.
Jack Stewart grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot. A graduate of TOPGUN, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers, deployed to Afghanistan with an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party, and served on a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa. He is a captain with a major U.S. airline and lives with his family in Dallas, Texas.

Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and the British Swim School
2024-11-20 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Vroman’s Bookstore for a splashtastic storytime where they dive into the world of water safety! This fun-filled event is perfect for little ones (and parents) eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. Mr. Steve will read delightful stories that teach important lessons about being water-wise. British Swim School, a water survival swim school in East Pasadena will be available afterward to pass out water safety information and answer questions. Grab your life vests and your imagination—it’s going to be a whale of a time! Don’t miss out on the adventure of reading and learning to swim safely.

Vroman's Bookstore: Sebastian Junger discusses In My Time of Dying
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm.
For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. “It’s okay,” his father said. “There’s nothing to be scared of. I’ll take care of you.” That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived.
This experience spurred Junger—a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical—to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person, emotionally and spiritually, when forced to reckon with such existential questions?
Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe, War, Freedom, A Death in Belmont, Fire, and The Perfect Storm, and co-director of the documentary film Restrepo, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting.

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Mark Harmon & Leon Carroll Jr. sign copies of Ghosts of Panama
2024-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Panama, 1989. The once warm relationship between United States and Gen. Manuel Noriega has eroded dangerously. Newly elected President George Bush has declared the strongman a drug trafficker and a rigger of elections. Intimidation on the streets is a daily reality for U.S. personnel and their families. The nation is a powder keg.
Naval Investigative Service (NIS) Special Agent Rick Yell has worked the job in Panama since 1986, and lives there with his wife Annya and infant child. Like most NIS agents, he’s a civilian with no military rank with a specialty in working criminal cases. The dynamic changes suddenly when Yell inadvertently develops an intelligence source with unparalleled access to the Noriega regime. Now the agent is thrust into a world of spy-versus-spy, of secret meetings and hidden documents.
Yell’s source – known as “The Old Man” – warns when Cuban military personnel arrive and identifies anti-American officers within the Panamanian Defense Forces, provides information about an imprisoned CIA asset and helps track Noriega’s movements, agitating for the dictator’s kidnapping. The reports created by Yell and his NIS colleagues shape the decisions made in Washington D.C., CIA headquarters in Langley and the innermost sanctums of Pentagon.
The powder keg is lit on December 16, 1989, when a young U.S. Marine is gunned down at a checkpoint in Panama City. Yell and his cadre of trusted agents deploy immediately to investigate the killing, and what they determine will decide the fate of two nations. When President Bush hears the details they uncover, he orders an invasion that puts Yell’s family, informants and fellow agents directly in harm’s way.
Using a blend of research and interviews with the NIS agents who were directly involved, Ghosts of Panama reveals the untold, clandestine story of counterintelligence professionals placed in a pressure cooker assignment of historic proportions.
This is a ticketed in-store event. One ticket = 1 copy of GHOSTS OF PANAMA as well as access to the signing line. The authors will not be signing any other merchandise.
About the authors
Mark Harmon starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS and also served as executive producer of the show. On the new CBS series, NCIS: Origins which explores the early career of Gibbs, Harmon will serve as narrator in addition to executive producer. In other television work, Harmon received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for the critically acclaimed The West Wing and for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Special for Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years. Other credits include Reasonable Doubts, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations, Chicago Hope, From Earth to the Moon, St. Elsewhere, and Moonlighting.
Leon Carroll, Jr. co-authored the New York Times bestseller Ghosts of Honolulu. He previously served as a technical advisor on the hit drama NCIS for twenty-one seasons and is currently working on the new show NCIS: Origins. Previously, he was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major. Leon then began a twenty-year career as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He served in seven different locations, including tours as a Special Agent Afloat on the USS Ranger (CV-61) and as the Special Agent in Charge of NCIS offices in the Republic of Panama and the Pacific Northwest.

Boston Court: Mariachi Tierra Mia
2024-11-22 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Mariachi Tierra Mia, one of the leading Mariachi ensembles in Southern California, shares an evening of enchanting and lively Mariachi music to warm the soul.

Vroman's Bookstore: Walk of Fame induction of Lian Dolan
2024-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Bookstore is thrilled to announce author Lian Dolan as the next honoree to immortalize her handprints and signature in Vroman’s Author Walk of Fame! They are excited to celebrate Lian and her remarkable contributions to the Pasadena literary world with this special dedication.
On Saturday, November 23rd, at noon, fans are invited to join the dedication ceremony. Following the ceremony, attendees can enjoy a unique conversation between Lian Dolan and Naomi Hirahara, diving into Lian’s life and career.
Understanding that not everyone will have the best view, Vroman will broadcast the event on Instagram Live. Stay tuned for more details and follow them on Instagram @vromansbookstore!

Vroman's Bookstore 130th Anniversary
2024-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Bookstore invites everyone to celebrate 130 years of community, literature, and cherished memories! To say thank you, they’re hosting a celebration featuring the unveiling of limited-edition merchandise and a raffle every 30 minutes for participants (must be present to win). Guests can share their favorite Vroman’s memories, explore 1894 trivia displayed around the store, and get an early start on holiday shopping. It’s sure to be a wonderful time for all!

Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day introducing Andy Lower
2024-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Andy Lower presents I Gave Away All My Clothes
Through personal reflection, the Andy honestly discusses the challenges and opportunities in the ethical clothing sector and directly address the popular reasons that Western consumers often don’t align their purchasing decisions with their values. Sharing the story of their company, Visible Clothing, a social enterprise, they illustrate that where and who we buy from does indeed make a true difference.
