Name: Vroman’s Bookstore: Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati present Words with Wings and Magic Things and Marla Frazee presents How Elegant the Elephant: Poems about Animals and Insects
Start: 2025-03-22T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-22T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Vroman’s Bookstore

Featured Activities

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration Dec 4

SCCM: Animal Crackers with The Sunshine Storyteller

Pasadena Playhouse: Jingle & Mingle Dec 13

Chanukah Menorah Parade & Celebration Dec 18

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March 2025
March 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Mallory O’Meara discusses Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman

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

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 […]

Free
March 14 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm In-Person Event

Blaze Pizza: Pi Day!

Blaze Pizza 667 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Blaze Pizza is celebrating Pi Day! Enjoy pizzas for just $3.14 each. Head to Blaze Pizza and make Pi Day delicious!

$3.14
March 14 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm In-Person Event

ArtNight Pasadena

USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

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.

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

Vroman’s Bookstore: Rima Fakih Slaiby & Theresa AlHayek read from Brave Buzzy Bee

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

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 […]

Free
March 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm In-Person Event

FUMC: Third@First: St. Patrick’s Day Concert

First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

First United Methodist Church’s Third@First concert series presents a special program of Irish music in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy a lively performance by the Irish band Sligo Rags and don’t forget to wear your favorite green attire!

Free
March 16 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm In-Person Event

Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition: Let’s Go Visit the Neighbors!

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

The Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition proudly announces their first ride of the year! Riders will journey to the neighboring city of San Marino, exploring its historic sites. The excursion will include a stop at the Huntington Library's coffee shop/cafeteria area, where coffee and food items will be available for purchase at two locations. This cycling […]

Free
March 17 @ 12:00 pm In-Person Event

T. Boyles Tavern: St Patricks Day

T. Boyle's Tavern 37 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA, Select a Country:

T. Boyle's Tavern is serving up a special St. Patrick's Day menu featuring a corned beef and cabbage plate with red potatoes, corned beef sandwiches, Reuben sandwiches, and their signature Irish Nachos—crispy potato chips topped with beer cheese and corned beef. Don't miss out on these festive flavors!

Free
March 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore (Ticketed): Torrey Peters discusses Stag Dance

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

This is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options: General Admission to the event + 1 copy of Stag Dance which will be handed out at check-in General Admission to the event In this collection of one novel and three stories, bestselling author Torrey Peters’ keen eye for the rough edges of community […]

Free
March 19 @ 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Virtual/In-Person Event

Music at Noon: Iris Malkin, mezzo-soprano

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California

Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Iris Malkin. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.

Free
March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Jennifer Chen, in conversation with Edward Underhill, discusses Hangry Hearts

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

Love, family, and food collide in this sparkling Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance. Julie Wu and Randall Hur used to be best friends. Now they only see each other on Saturdays at the Pasadena Farmers Market where their once close families are long-standing rivals. When Julie and Randall are paired with ultra-rich London Kim for a […]

Free
March 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Scaachi Koul, in conversation with Franchesca Ramsey, discusses & signs Sucker Punch: Essays

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

The long-awaited follow-up from one of the most original and hilarious voices writing today. Scaachi Koul's first book was a collection of raw, perceptive, and hilarious essays reckoning with the issues of race, body image, love, friendship, and growing up the daughter of immigrants. When the time came to start writing her next book, Scaachi […]

Free
March 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati present Words with Wings and Magic Things and Marla Frazee presents How Elegant the Elephant: Poems about Animals and Insects

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

Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati present Words with Wings and Magic Things From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati comes a spellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination and alchemize the everyday. A gorgeous gift book for fans of Shel Silverstein with seven […]

Free

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