Vroman’s Bookstore: Jacqueline Winspear discusses The Comfort of Ghosts
2024-06-10 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
London, 1945: Four adolescent orphans with a dark wartime history are squatting in a vacant Belgravia mansion–the owners having fled London under heavy Luftwaffe bombing. Psychologist and Investigator Maisie Dobbs visits the mansion on behalf of the owners and discovers that a demobilized soldier, gravely ill and reeling from his experiences overseas, has taken shelter with the group.
Maisie’s quest to bring comfort to the youngsters and the ailing soldier brings to light a decades-old mystery concerning Maisie’s first husband, James Compton, who was killed while piloting an experimental fighter aircraft. As Maisie unravels the threads of her dead husband’s life, she is forced to examine her own painful past and question beliefs she has always accepted as true.

Vroman's Bookstore: Nicola Yoon discusses One of Our Kind
2024-06-11 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Jasmyn and King Williams move their family to the planned Black utopia of Liberty, California hoping to find a community of like-minded people, a place where their growing family can thrive. King settles in at once, embracing the Liberty ethos, including the luxe wellness center at the top of the hill, which proves to be the heart of the community. But Jasmyn struggles to find her place. She expected to find liberals and social justice activists striving for racial equality, but Liberty residents seem more focused on booking spa treatments and ignoring the world’s troubles.
Jasmyn’s only friends in the community are equally perplexed and frustrated by most residents’ outlook. Then Jasmyn discovers a terrible secret about Liberty and its founders. Frustration turns to dread as their loved ones start embracing the Liberty way of life.
Will the truth destroy her world in ways she never could have imagined?
Thrilling with insightful social commentary, One of Our Kind explores the ways in which freedom is complicated by the presumptions we make about ourselves and each other.

Vroman's Bookstore: Vroman’s Ed – The Artist’s Way with Dr. Kathleen Fitzgerald (3 weeks)
2024-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Is the creative alive in you? Join us for a three-week mini exploration into The Artist’s Way.
Our inner creative needs support and community. Together we will explore limiting beliefs and fears that get us stuck. We will find inspirational activities to unleash the creative process!
Instructor bio: Dr. Kathleen Fitzgerald is a psychoanalyst working with artists, designers and everyday creative people. She teaches a 12-week course on Discovering the Artist’s Way at ArtCenter College of Design – Extension.

Music at Noon: Evan Marshall, mandolin
2024-06-12 12:10 - 12:40 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Pasadena Presbyterian presents Music at Noon featuring guest Evan Marshall, mandolin. Enjoy free concerts every Wednesday at 12:10PM

Monopole by Wine RX: Meet the Winemaker Jorge Maciel
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Monopole by Wine RX presents Meet the Winemaker with Jorge Maciel from Valle De Guadalupe. Enjoy an evening of Cava tasting and complimentary small bites.

Vroman's Bookstore: Daniel Handler discusses And Then? and Then? What Else?
2024-06-12 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Writing as Lemony Snicket, Daniel Handler has led several generations of young readers into that special and curious space of being hopelessly lost, and joyfully finding yourself, in the essential strangeness of literature. The wondrous and perilous journey of the Baudelaire orphans sprung from the author’s own path, from his childhood discovery of Baudelaire’s poetry through the countless peculiarities of his pursuit of a literary life–abject failure and startling success, breakthrough and breakdown, concordance and controversy–lit along the way by the books and culture he loved best.
At once a personal memoir and a literary exploration, a how-to book and a critical inquiry, a sequence of stories and a series of events, And Then? And Then? What Else? is a book not just for anyone curious about the creator of Lemony Snicket, but for anyone who loved books when they were a child, and still loves them now.

Fitness in the Park: Archetype Yoga
2024-06-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join us on the mat for a free Yoga Flow session with Archetype Yoga on the lawn of Playhouse Village Park. Studio owner Sara Blumenkranz offers a restorative yet playful yoga practice. Great for all levels of practice. Bring your own mat and a water bottle (limited mats are available for loan).
This class is part of our Fitness in the Park series where we encourage you to 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 Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios.

Vroman’s Bookstore: Lori Tucker Sullivan discusses I Can’t Remember if I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy
2024-06-13 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The stories of rock musicians who die young are the thing of lore and legend. Accidents, drug overdoses, plane crashes–all have taken the lives of male rock stars still in their primes. But what became of their widowed brides? How did they survive a loss so great? What is it like to have to share your grief with millions of strangers? And where are these widows today?
I Can’t Remember if I Cried is part music history, part memoir, based around interviews with rock widows conducted by Lori Tucker-Sullivan–who herself lost her husband in 2010. With each widow that Lori interviews, she learns lessons in love, forgiveness, coping, and moving on. The book is framed by the author’s own narrative to create a single thread that links the stories together to ultimately create a tale of how the author’s life is changed through her interactions with these amazing women.

Vroman’s Bookstore: Yasmine Cheyenne discusses Wisdom of the Path: The Beautiful and Bumpy Ride to Healing and Trusting Our Inner Guide
2024-06-14 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
“When I decided to stop hiding in the shadows of what I’d been through and embrace the hills and rugged terrain of my life, I saw who I really was and loved her.” –FROM THE EPILOGUE
We’re each walking our own journey, and sometimes it’s a hard one: a divorce, a career change, grief, or a major life transition. These chapters of our lives can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed thinking, “How did I end up here?” Most often, the answers we tell ourselves make us feel either stuck on the path or stuck in shame. We are uncomfortable with the discomfort that life inevitably presents.
But another possibility is that we allow this question to spark curiosity that inspires and invites us to keep going, step by step, until we arrive on the other side of our journey.
Wisdom of the Path weaves stories of grief, heartbreak, joy, and overcoming that invite you to gather the wisdom you’ve collected throughout your life and use it for your path ahead. Anchored in four guideposts: base camp, intent, walk the talk, and lessons learned, this soulful and warm storytelling guide encourages us to embrace the bumpy roads of our lives with knowledge and knowing that we’re moving forward.

Wollhaus: Granny Square Tote Bag Workshop PT 4
2024-06-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Wollhaus Artisan Yarn & Tools, 696 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 2, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Wollhaus is hosting a 4-part crocheting Tote Bage workshop. The Granny Square Tote Bag by HopelesslyyDevotedCrochet.com is a great beginner crochet project that can teach many skills to advance in your crochet journey. The first Session will be color picking, color theory, and refreshing basics. This workshop will meet on Saturdays: May 11, May 25, Jun 15, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class for finishing.
Materials List

The granny square bag pattern is by ““ is available through their blog

dk weight yarn purchased at Wollhaus. Our store sample was crocheted in 5 colors of Cascade Noble Cotton.

Hook size: 3.5mm (US E/4)

tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

Four Session Class: Saturdays May 11, May 25, Jun 15, and Jun 29 (you must be able to attend each class) Optional Jul 6th private class if more help needed.

Third@First: “Organ-ic Soundtracks” with Aaron Shows
2024-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Organist, Aaron Shows will take us to the movies with a performance of classic movie themes and provide an improvised soundtrack to a classic silent film. This is a must-attend event for movie lovers.

Ice House Comedy: Renegade Pride
2024-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Renegade Pride. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Marcelo Bucater Quartet
2024-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
Marcelo Bucater Quartet – Marcelo Bucater is a drummer/percussionist from Brazil based in Pasadena since 2013. The quartet plays Bucater’s compositions bringing a variety of Brazilian rhythms, Jazz, and odd meters. Currently, Marcelo is also part of the Drum Faculty at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) in Pasadena, teaching private and group lessons.

Music at Noon: Carlos Gardels
2024-06-19 12:10 - 12:40 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena , CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon featuring special guest Carlos Gardels, pianist. Enjoy free concerts every Wednesday at 12:10pm!

Archetype Yoga: Sound + Waves
2024-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join sound bath practitioner Sara Blumenkranz at Archetype Yoga to learn how sound lives in the body and how the spectrum of sound affects it. By fluctuating between different combinations of sound, frequencies, and vibrations, a sound bath allows participants to fall into a deeply relaxed state. This helps put the body at ease while gently relaxing the mind into the ‘theta’ frequency. In this state, brain wave rhythms slow down, allowing for a deeper meditation experience and a deeper look into the inner essence of oneself. This greater introspection tunes in and brings clarity and awareness, benefiting overall well-being. The exploration of sound will include sound bathing, Chakras, and the connection to Chinese Medicine to understand its power.

Monopole by Wine RX: 2nd Annual Rosé Soirée
2024-06-22 18:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Monopole by Wine Rx invites everyone to attend their 2nd Annual Rosé Soirée! Guests can enjoy a delightful afternoon of pink drinks in Pasadena, the city of roses. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover new favorite rosés, mingle with friends, savor delicious bites paired to complement the selection of featured wines, and learn about these elegant rosés. The event encourages guests to dress to impress in their best Rosé Soirée fashion, with a prize for the blushing winner! Tickets are $75, with an RSVP required on Eventbrite with a $25 deposit and the balance paid at the venue.

Ice House Comedy: Orny Adams
2024-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Orny Adams. Live in the Legendary Room. The show Starts at 7PM. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Sibylline Records: Night of Poetry
2024-06-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Sibylline Records, 15 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Sibylline Records for their first event this Saturday June 22nd from 7:30-9PM. Curated by Pedrum Siadatian (@paint_), the poetry reading features local legends John Tottenham, Pedrum Siadatian, Lily Lady, Erin Birgy & Hans Wagner.

Pasadena Heritage: Presentation & Book Signing - The New Suburbia: How Diversity Remade Suburban Life in Los Angeles after 1945 by Dr. Becky Nicolaides
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage invites you to a special presentation by historian Dr. Becky Nicolaides, who has studied the development and evolution of suburban neighborhoods in Los Angeles and surrounding communities over the last half-century. Dr. Nicolaides will share her research findings on LA’s changing suburban landscape and how Pasadena’s many suburban historic landscapes fit into the greater context, touching on several topics including race relations and social themes.
This is a hybrid presentation available both in-person and via Zoom. The in-person lecture will take place at the historic Blinn House, and a recording of the lecture will be shared with all event attendees. Those attending in person have the option of purchasing a ticket that includes Dr. Nicolaides’ book.

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Kira & the Major 3
2024-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
Kira & the Major 3 – Kira Morrison first started playing jazz with her classmates at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) in Pasadena. Having previously studied jazz in classes at LACM with instructors such as Tierney Sutton (6-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist), Sara Leib, and Steve Billman (Grammy-winning bassist), she thought it was the perfect time to apply her performing skills out in Los Angeles. After Kira decided to form a jazz group, Kira & The Major 3 was born! This LA-based jazz quartet has a repertoire of over 40 standards from American jazz, Brazilian jazz, and Afro-Cuban music.

Archetype Yoga: Full Moon & Sound Bath
2024-06-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Got a conundrum or need some direction? Archetype Yoga will use the Lunar Energy of the Full Moon to guide participants in this workshop. Expect to:
🛁 Relax the nervous system in a therapeutic Sound bath.
🔮 See what the cards say in a Tarot Reading.
☕️ Enjoy one of the Loose Leaf Teas.
📚 Bring a journal, pen, and a mug!

Music at Noon: Michelle Matsumune and Karin Fabiero, flute duo
2024-06-26 12:10 - 12:40 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon featuring special guests Michelle Matsumune and Karin Fabiero, a flute duo. Enjoy free concerts every Wednesday at 12:10pm!

Summer Music Series featuring Cafe Luar featuring Erika Walczak Co-Sponsored by The Pasadena Conservatory of music
2024-06-27 17:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Bookstore invites you to join them outside on the Vroman’s Paseo from 5-6pm for a special musical performance by Cafe Luar featuring Erika Walczak. This talented trio, with accordion, bass, and violin, will delight audiences with music from Argentina and the American Songbook.

Fitness in the Park: Anytime Fitness
2024-06-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready for a free Strength & Conditioning Body Weight Bootcamp with Anytime Fitness on the lawn of Playhouse Village Park. Use your own bodyweight for exercises to create resistance and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, as well as coordination. Bring a water bottle.
This class is part of our Fitness in the Park series where we encourage you to 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 Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios.
2nd Thursday of every month – Yoga Flow with Archetype Yoga
4th Thursday of every month – Featured class varies monthly from HIIT to Tai Chai. Click here to see and register for the calendar of upcoming classes.
Find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to enjoy your neighborhood park.

Artisanal Goods by Car: Car Community Event
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Artisanal Goods by Car, 1009 E Colorado Blvd, pasadena, Ca, 91101
Artisanal Goods by Car invites you to join them for the unveiling of the latest croissant flavors. Enjoy an evening of coffee tasting, a new reveal of their monthlies, community, and live music!

T. Boyle Tavern: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
2024-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 | T. Boyle’s Tavern, 37 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106, Select a Country:
Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!
No reservations are needed, just show up! Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes, depending on the venue. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. But mostly it’s about establishing your dominance—or at least pleasantly surprising yourself. You’re into that, right?

The Monarca Collective: Summer Solistic Reiki Meditation
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The Monarca Collective, 696 E. Colorado Blvd STE 19, Pasadena, 91101, United States
The Monarca Collective presents Summer Solistic Reiki Meditation with Mama Terra. Enjoy an evening of good vibes in celebration of the summer solstice and new beginnings.

Ice House Comedy: Breakfast With Tiffany (Haddish)
2024-06-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Breakfast With Tiffany (Haddish)… A special Brunch, Book Signing and Q&A with Tiffany Haddish! Brunch (drinks not included). LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 11AM. Seating in the showroom begins 30 minutes before showtime. The event Starts at 12PM.

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: The Larry Muradian Quintet
2024-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
The Larry Muradian Quintet – The Larry Muradian Quintet, formerly known as the Donavan/Muradian Quintet, has been a staple of the Pasadena jazz scene for over 30 years. With the relocation of drummer Jeff Donavan, bassist Larry Muradian has continued the legacy of straight-ahead jazz in the area. The quintet regularly performs at notable local venues, including the Playhouse Village Summer Jazz Series, the Pasadena Art Walk, the Pasadena Playhouse Theater, Boston Court, and the Pasadena Central Library. The band features Kye Palmer on trumpet, Chuck Manning on saxophone, Chad Edwards on piano, Larry Muradian on bass, and Jack Cook on drums.

Ice House Comedy: Laughing Tiies
2024-06-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laughing Tiies! Live in the California Room. The show starts at 7:30pm.
18+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
