Playhouse Village Association

Vroman's: Dominique Furukawa presents Black Girls: A Celebration of You!
2023-10-14 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In an upbeat and rhythmic ode, Dominique Furukawa and Erika Lynne Jones celebrate Black girls in all their beauty and joy. Black Girls uplifts girls of every shade, size, and walk of life, reminding them that they are perfectly designed.
Whimsical, earnest, charming, full, bright, and beautiful, this picture book anthem deftly explores the diversity of Black girlhood.
Black girls, Black girls, rising still.
Shouting loud and proud and free,
that being a Black girl, Black girl
is a wondrous thing to be. (Harper Collins)

Bark in the Park
2023-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Have a howling good time and bring your four-legged canine in their Howl-o-ween costume to a Pet Pawrade walk in Playhouse Village! Then join us for a fur-ighteningly fun Bark in the Park bash presented by Playhouse Village Foundation at Playhouse Village Park with costume contests, treat stations, photo-ops, dog-run areas, and more activities for dogs and humans.
The event is free & open to everyone (even if you don’t have a dog yet!). All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times (except in designated dog-run areas) and under the control of their adult handlers.
Costume Contest
Spaces for each costume category are limited. Please pre-register to guarantee a spot in the contest, as day of registration will be determined by availability.
(LINK: https://airtable.com/appoeOd9UNnIlEIrG/shrmZ8nobao8JGjAJ)
This event is sponsored by the Playhouse Village Foundation and is part of Pasadena Walktober 2023, made possible by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation.

Ice House Comedy: Fabrizio Copano
2023-10-14 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Fabrizo Copano. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Bio
Fabrizio Copano is one of the most well-known comedians in Latin America and is the first South American comedian to shoot an original comedy special for Netflix. Actor and writer of the hit Chilean comedy show “El Club de la Comedia”, Copano also lead his own late night show “El Late de Copano” and was one of the hosts of the Comedy Central Latin America produced “La Culpa es de Colon”, a comedy super group with the top five comedians from 5 countries in Latin America. His 2016 film “Prueba de Actitud” (Attitude Test) which he co-wrote, directed, and starred in is still one of Chile’s highest-grossing comedies of all time. When he is not touring and selling out theaters all over the US and Latin America, he co-hosts the hit iHeart Radio comedy podcast 4th From The South with Steve Hely, which explores political topics out of Latin America. Also an author, in 2019, he released a memoir, Mi Vida Como Dibujante, (My Life As a Doodler) which delved into his life from a “distracted child” to a central figure of comedy in Latin America. Fabrizio was recently chosen as part of the coveted Just for Laughs 2022 New Faces cohort, and he also just made his American late night debut on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN. He is based in NY where he lives with his wife and son.

The Mixx: Blondie & Madonna Live Tribute Show
2023-10-14 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents a double feature live tribute to Blondie and Madonna by Heart of Blonde and Like a material girl. Dance and sing along to all your favorite flashback hits with a unique music video mixx by DJ Jack Tames.

Ice House Comedy: Sean Porter and friends
2023-10-14 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Sean Porter and Friends. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Only Fans
2023-10-16 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Only Fans LMAO! Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Pasadena Presbyterian: Music at Noon: The Riner Scivally Trio, jazz ensemble
2023-10-18 00:10 - 12:30 | Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events, 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California, 91101
Pasadena Presbyterian presents free Music at Noon. Enjoy a concert featuring special guests performers The Riner Scivally Jazz Ensemble.

Pasadena Heritage: The Prairie School Goes West Live Screening at the Blinn House, followed by a "Lite Taste of Chicago" Reception
2023-10-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage is hosting a live screening of Allen Hazard’s lecture in the historic Blinn House, perhaps the best example of Prairie Style in Pasadena, followed by a casual reception with light bites and festive beverages! We are bringing a bit of Chicago, home of the Prairie Style, to Pasadena! Learn about the Blinn House’s many Chicago connections, and enjoy food and libations as we bring a taste of the Windy City to the Crown City. Please note this ticket includes a live lecture screening and reception. A recording of the lecture will also be made available to ticket holders.

Vroman’s: Roxane Gay discussing Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business
2023-10-20 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From beloved and bestselling author Roxane Gay, “a strikingly fresh cultural critic” (Washington Post) comes an exhilarating collection of her essays on culture, politics, and everything in between.
Since the publication of the groundbreaking Bad Feminist and Hunger, Roxane Gay has continued to tackle big issues embroiling society–state-sponsored violence and mass shootings, women’s rights post-Dobbs, online disinformation, and the limits of empathy–alongside more individually personalized matters: can I tell my co-worker her perfume makes me sneeze? Is it acceptable to schedule a daily 8 am meeting? In her role as a New York Times opinion section contributor and the publication’s “Work Friend” columnist, she reaches millions of readers with her wise voice and sharp insights.
Opinions is a collection of Roxane Gay’s best nonfiction pieces from the past ten years. Covering a wide range of topics–politics, feminism, the culture wars, civil rights, and much more–with an all-new introduction in which she reflects on the past decade in America, this sharp, thought-provoking anthology will delight Roxane Gay’s devotees and draw new readers to this inimitable talent. (Harper)
This ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena.
This is a ticketed event with two ticket options:
GA + book: This ticket includes one entry and one copy of Opinions to be handed out at check-in. A book signing will follow the presentation.
GA Only: This ticket is for general admission only and does NOT include a copy of the book nor access to the signing line.

Ice House Comedy: Pablo Francisco
2023-10-20 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Pablo Francisco in a special event hosted by Mel Garcia. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx: Live 80s + Rock En Español Flash Back Live Show
2023-10-20 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents Pre-Halloween 80s & Rock En Español Flashback Show and Dance Party with local rockers, The KROWS playing all your favorite flashback hits!

Ice House Comedy: Yaaasss Comedy Night
2023-10-20 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Yaaasss Comedy Night hosted by Narcizo Gonzalez and Monique Flores featuring special guests Gabriel Del Orbe and Emonda White.

Ice House Comedy: MULLET TIME: Vartoush, Or Mash, Earl Skakel
2023-10-20 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Mullet time with Vartoush or Mash, Earl Skakel. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Pasadena Playhouse: Family Play Day
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Colorado and El Molino Ave., 15 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena presents Playhouse Family Play Day, be the first to hear about upcoming youth and family programming and enjoy food, crafts, and FREE entertainment, with special guest star Rachel Bloom (Trolls, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Reboot). Featuring children’s musicians, super fun dancers, amazing circus acts, and more; this event is sure to entertain the young (and young at heart). Join the Playhouse community up and down El Molino as we fill the street with arts and crafts stations, face painters, balloon animal artists, food trucks, and so much more!

SCCN: Tagalog Storytime and Craft with Tagalog Kids in honor of Filipino American Heritage Month
2023-10-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Southern California Children’s Museum presents Taglong Storytime and Craft with Tagalog Kids in Honor of Filipino American Heritage Month.

Tagalog Kids+ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of the Filipino language, culture, and history.
Their mission is to offer affordable online classes to students all over the world and of all ages to fall in love with learning the Filipino language, culture, and history through a creative and stimulating curriculum.

Vroman's: Doggo Day at Vroman's Bookstore: Artist Catia Chien and Pasadena Humane present The Longest Letsgoboy (Personalized Commemorative Edition) and Parking Lot Pet Adoption Drive
2023-10-21 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Artist Catia Chien’s THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY is a profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days.
“As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his forever friend, that doesn’t mean it’s the end.”
To celebrate the life and friendship of your furbabies, Catia Chien has offered to PERSONALIZE copies of The Longest Letsgoboy with a SKETCH and a dedication: “Forever Friends (Furbaby’s Name) and (Human’s Name).”
She will also read The Longest Letsgoboy (so bring tissues), AND there will be a SPECIAL CRAFT FOR KIDS!
MEANWHILE, IN OUR PARKING LOT…
PASADENA HUMANE will host a Pop-Up Adoption Event! They’re a-comin’ with The Wiggle Waggle Wagon (The Waggin’): their 35-foot shelter-on-wheels that brings adoptable pets, services and information about Pasadena Humane to the community! What an opportunity to adopt a Good Boi or Bestest Princess for your family!
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FURBABY PHOTOS BEFORE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH!
Send to: email@vromansbookstore.com
(Or visit out Children’s Department and drop them off in person NO ORIGINALS, PLEASE!)
We’re sorry, but we cannot accept orders for the Personalized Edition of The Longest Letsgoboy after the 18th.
Kindly designate the name of the Fur Friend, and the name of the Beloved Human Companion(s). Also, indicate what name the Personalization should be made out to, if that person is not the Human Companion in the photo.
As always, we can ship signed and personalized books worldwide.

FUMC: Third@First Season Opening Concert: "Let Music In"
2023-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
First United Methodist Church presents the Third@First; free concerts on the third Saturday of each month. Celebrating the 10th season with the debut performance of “Let Music In,” a commissioned piece by First UMC’s organist and talented composer Aaron Shows. The concert will begin with pieces performed by small ensembles, and conclude with “Let Music In.”

Ice House Comedy: Storytime with Shondalia & friends
2023-10-21 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Story Time with Shondalia & Friends is a storytelling show where every comic prepares 2 real stories and the audience will choose which story they want to hear. The stories are TRUE, PERSONAL tales of things that have actually happened to the comics.

Ice House Comedy: Brendan Fitzgibbons
2023-10-21 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Brendan Fitzgibbons. Live in the Legendary Room! 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx: SODA STEREO Tributo en vivo y Baile co stereotypos
2023-10-21 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mix Pasadena presents Noche de un gran tributo a los leyendas del rock Latino. SODA STEREO con el mejor tributo por STEREOTYPOS tocando todos tus hits favoritos.

Pasadena Heritage: “Craftsman Architectural Sub-Styles” a Lecture and Presentation by John Ripley
2023-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Craftsman residential architecture encompasses several major sub-styles, ranging from the original Stickley version to the Swiss Chalet style and other variants. Being able to recognize the sub-styles can increase the pleasure of viewing the buildings and enhance restoration accuracy. Pasadena historian and author John Ripley will use current and historical images to illustrate the development and features of these different Craftsman versions. Homes shown will range from vernacular designs to those of sophisticated architects like Greene & Greene, the Heineman brothers, and Sylvanus Marston. Please note this lecture will take place in person at the historic Blinn House.
* PASADENA HERITAGE MEMBERS: To redeem your membership discount, click the orange “Get Tickets” button and type the discount code MEMBER in the promo code field at the top of the ticket window. If you have difficulty purchasing your member tickets, please contact Kristen Norton at knorton@pasadenaheritage.org or 626-441-6333 x.118.

Walktober: Art and Architecture Tour of the Playhouse Village
2023-10-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Council Member Jason Lyon, on a twilight exploration of Pasadena’s Playhouse Village! Named for the Pasadena Playhouse, a renowned live theater venue since 1925, this area has been a cultural hub since the 1920s. It’s full of art installations, murals, and architecture representing a wide range of styles and time periods.
On this walking tour, you’ll learn about one of Pasadena’s first Art Deco buildings, the first parking structure in the city, and Southern California’s largest and oldest independent bookstore. We’ll talk about how the arts helped shape this district from its beginnings up to the present day, and how the village continues to support a vibrant, dynamic group of local artists and entrepreneurs.
We’ll end our tour with “Pasadena Agua Fresca” featuring hibiscus and rose water that will be provided complimentary to all attendees, courtesy of Anaya’s Restaurant.
Total walking distance will be approximately 1.5 miles.
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and a light jacket (weather-dependent).
Please RSVP in advance so we have an idea of how many attendees to anticipate.
This event is a collaboration of Julia Long, Council Member Jason Lyon, and the Playhouse Village Association and is part of Walktober Pasadena 2023, made possible by the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation.

The Mixx: Rocky Horror Picture Show
2023-10-22 18:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
We know you are shivering with anticipation . . . LA’s only and original Rocky Horror Picture Burlesque Show is Back by popular demand!

The Rocky Horror Picture Burlesque Show and Sing Along return to The Mixx for a special matinee feature.

Enjoy the iconic cult classic film on the largest High Definition LED screen in town with
Surround Sound and prop goodie bags.
Enhance this special experience with live burlesque shadow cast performances choreographed to the musical scenes by our talented and very alluring cast:

Gigi Noree as Rocky and our lovely hostess with the mostest!
Cherry WIlde as Janet
Haylee Holiday as Eddie
Warumono as Franken Furter
Daphne Moon as Columbia
LadyJane Sparrow as Riff Raff
Alaina Rose Lee as Magenta
Ane Uno as Brad Majors.

Approved by the original Brad Majors Barry Bostwick himself!
and our lovely stage kitten Daddy Long Legs
Fun props, CALL BACKS, party Favors, sing-along program, and a fantastic interactive engagement!
Doors open at 6PM.

Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans
2023-10-22 19:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Witness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training to hone their craft. Past Cool Beans U Grads have gone on to appear on Netflix, Comedy Central, comedy festivals, and comedy clubs across the country, and have been featured on SiriusXM. You don’t want to miss this hilarious show, and your chance to be the first to see these comedic all-stars!
Doors open one hour before the show.

Ice House Comedy: Cool Beans Comedy (Late Show)
2023-10-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Witness the very first comedy sets from the next generation of comedic talent! The Ice House Comedy Club has been the home to stars such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, and more! These comics have had six weeks of intense training to hone their craft. Past Cool Beans U Grads have gone on to appear on Netflix, Comedy Central, comedy festivals, and comedy clubs across the country, and have been featured on SiriusXM. You don’t want to miss this hilarious show, and your chance to be the first to see these comedic all-stars! Live in the Legendary Room! Ages 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy Presents: Dannon Green and friends
2023-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Dannon Green and Friends! Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Small Business Saturday Takeover
2023-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Playhouse Village, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
When your travels take you to Pasadena this shopping and holiday season, visit our small shops and get a taste of the local flavor! Every time you grab a coffee from a neighborhood brewer or buy a gift from a local shop, you’re getting an authentically Pasadena experience. #ShopPasadena. To promote everything Pasadena’s neighborhoods have to offer, visit one of the welcome kiosks to grab an Authentically Pasadena canvas shopping tote to carry all your wonderful finds. Shopping totes are available on a first come, first serve basis and free for shoppers.

The Mixx: Live Indie Dance Night with live tribute to Arctic Monkeys
2023-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join The Mixx Pasadena for a live tribute to The Arctic Monkeys by Polar Primates playing all your favorite Arctic Monkeys hits. 2 Live Sets. Dance and sing along to all your favorite Indie Rock and British Pop hits with DJs Ané Uno and Jack Tames, Live music video Mix on the largest LED Wall in town.

Vroman's: Emma Forrest discusses Busy Being Free: Starting Again on Your Own
2023-10-23 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
What happens when your story doesn’t end the way you thought it would?
When the dream life you have been working towards become something you must walk away from?
When you swap a Hollywood marriage and an LA mansion with waterside views, for a little attic flat shared only with your daughter, beneath the star-filled sky of deepest North London?
When you find yourself not lonely, but elated – elated to be alone with yourself, who you genuinely thought you might never get to see again?
When, after a life guided by romantic obsession, you decide to turn your back not only on marriage but all romantic and sexual attachments? (George Weidenfeld & Nicholson)
Born in London, Emma Forrest began her writing career as a teenage columnist on the Sunday Times, going on to have columns in The Guardian, the Independent and Elle. By thirty, she had published three novels and exited journalism to work in Hollywood as a screenwriter. Her memoir Your Voice In My Head is beloved by Nick Hornby, Dolly Alderton, Bryony Gordon, Emma Gannon, Florence Welch, and Elizbeth Gilbert. Emma wrote and directed her first feature Untogether, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her most recent novel was the Radio 2 Book Club pick, Royals, praised by Marian Keyes, David Nicholls and Emma Jane Unsworth.

Vroman's: Gary Phillips discusses The Unvarnished Gary Phillips
2023-10-24 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Aztec vampires, astral projecting killers, oxygen stealing bombs, undercover space rangers, aliens occupying Los Angeles, right wing specters haunting the ‘hood, masked vigilantes, and mad scientists in their underground lairs plotting world domination populate the stories in this rip-snorting collection. In these pages grindhouse melds with blaxploitation along with strong doses of B movie hardcore drive-in fare.
Phillips, editor of the Anthony Award-winning The Obama Inheritance: Fifteen Stories of Conspiracy Noir, and author of One-Shot Harry and Matthew Henson and the Ice Temple of Harlem, said this about pulp. “The most common definition of pulp is it’s fast-paced, a story containing out there characters and a wild plot. There is that. But certainly, as we’ve now arrived at the era of retro-pulp, these stories have elements of characterization: not just action, but a glimpse behind the steely eyes of these doers of incredible deeds.” As an added bonus, Phillips resurrects Phantasmo, a Golden Age comics character created by Black artist-writer E.C. Stoner in an all-new outing of ethereal doings (includes 4 original illustrations by cover artist Adam Shaw).
