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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Books Search Search for your next favorite book Search Gus Krieger\, in conversation with Lian Dolan\, discusses & signs The Seventh Ribbon
DESCRIPTION:A moving\, whimsical debut love story of ‘what if’ about a grieving widow who attempts to rewrite her past with magical typewriter ribbons to try to save her husband from his unfortunate fate\, for readers of In Five Years and Me Before You . \n“A wholly original tale of love\, fate\, and second (and third and fourth) chances that will leave your jaw on the floor. I’ll be thinking about this book for a long time.” –Colleen Oakley\, USA Today bestselling author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World \nAlone in her snowbound oceanfront cottage\, Caroline Ora mourns the loss of her beloved husband Forest\, killed earlier that year in a violent hit-and-run. Once a celebrated poet\, Caroline now spends her days drowning in grief … until an unlikely discovery changes everything. \nBuried deep in her attic in a dusty wooden case\, Caroline finds several ancient typewriter ribbons. Spontaneously using one to write a story –a simple “what if” wherein her anguish has loosened its grip–Caroline wakes to find it’s miraculously come true. \nMoment by moment\, word by word\, Caroline sets about rewriting her life\, resurrecting her husband through ink and memories. But as the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur\, Caroline learns that every wish has its cost\, and every miracle has its reckoning. \nRiveting\, funny and heartbreaking by turns\, The Seventh Ribbon is an inventive and unforgettable love story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-books-search-search-for-your-next-favorite-book-search-gus-krieger-in-conversation-with-lian-dolan-discusses-signs-the-seventh-ribbon/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T113000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: The Elephant and the Piano by Colette Hiller
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory hosts a special musical storytime featuring The Elephant and the Piano by Colette Hiller. Caregivers and children ages 3-9 enjoy a story paired with musical accompaniment\, interactive musical play\, and a mini-concert featuring PCM students!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-the-elephant-and-the-piano-by-colette-hiller/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T170000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sophia de Reeder discusses & signs Callow
DESCRIPTION:An enchanting\, sapphic fantasy adventure for fans of Rachel Gillig and Stephanie Garber. \nWitchcraft is a death sentence in the Kingdom of Scheragen. The ancient art of sorcery has been rooted out\, and the women who practiced it have been either executed or banished to a remote continent. Only one witch remains: Ulyana\, a prisoner of war kept alive for the sole purpose of aiding the King as his spymaster. An immortal temptress who\, before the war\, earned the nasty reputation of eating the hearts of men who had scorned her. \nFor twenty-three year old Evelynn Callow\, a member of one of the wealthiest families in the Kingdom\, cautionary tales of witches have long been the subject of her nightmares. So when Evelynn discovers that her younger sister has gone missing\, she can’t help but assume that she has been abducted by the Kingdom’s enemies. But only Ulyana has the power to track down Evelynn’s lost sister\, a fact that leads Evelynn into a desperate and potentially lethal bargain: in exchange for the witch’s magic\, Ulyana will periodically feed on Evelynn’s blood. As they travel together into the unknown\, Evelynn begins to question the reality for which her illustrious life has depended\, as well as whether or not Ulyana may actually desire the contents of Evelynn’s heart rather than her veins. \n“In a novel of witchcraft\, heroism\, and drop-dead romance\, the real sorcery behind Callow is de Reeder’s storytelling. Once you’re under her spell\, days melt\, time blurs… de Reeder is a true enchantress of prose.” – Jane Lockwood\, Former Editor in Chief of Love & Squalor
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sophia-de-reeder-discusses-signs-callow/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T164122Z
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SUMMARY:Opulence on Mentor: Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Rainy Day Pennies presents a special evening of Drag Bingo starring Roxy Wood. This event is adults-only and raises money for underprivileged children.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/opulence-on-mentor-drag-bingo/
LOCATION:Opulence on Mentor\, 27 N Mentor Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261020T170608Z
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SUMMARY:USC PAM: Free Second Sunday: Celebrating Himalayan Art & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Himalayan region during this free\, family-friendly community event is presented in conjunction with two current exhibitions: Gateway to Himalayan Art\, a traveling exhibition organized and provided by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art\, and We Are Connected: Highlights from the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s Himalayan Collection. \n  \nEnjoy interactive art-making workshops\, Storytime\, a tea tasting\, live cultural demonstrations\, and more. Visitors can also experience the creation of a traditional sand mandala by monks from Namgyal Monastery Dharma Center and learn about its artistic and spiritual significance through special opening and closing ceremonies. \n  \nThis program is in partnership with the Namgyal Monastery Dharma Center and UCLA. \n  \nSchedule of Activities \n11:30 AM — Storytime | Silk Road Gallery \n12:00–1 PM — Sand Mandala Closing Ceremony \n1–3 PM. — Butter Sculpture Art Activity \n1–3 PM — Sand Mandala Art Activity \n3 PM — Dance Performance and Workshop \n  \nRSVPs are strongly encouraged. Seating for the Sand Mandala Ceremony is not guaranteed\, and workshop space is limited. All programs are available on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-free-second-sunday-celebrating-himalayan-art-culture/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,In-Person,Public Art,USC Pacific Asia Museum,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T150000
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DTSTAMP:20261020T233944Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore  Truong Tran reads from & signs How to Exi(s)T: A Poet's Memoir\, in celebration with fellow poets Prageeta Sharma and Mimi Tempestt
DESCRIPTION:A neurodivergent gay war refugee navigates academia\, racism\, and indeed life itself as a poet\, artist\, and teacher \nHow to Exi(s)t: A Poet’s Memoir is an experiment in nonlinear autobiography by the author of the American Book Award-winning Book of the Other\, Truong Tran. Beginning in the present–at a writing residency in the aftermath of this success–How to Exi(s)t moves back and forth in time\, in bursts of brief poetic essays grouped by theme. The duality of the title thematizes a dilemma at the heart of the book: how does a poet separate himself from the academic career to which he’s devoted his professional life and what does being a teacher mean outside of it? \nUnpeeling the layers between present and past\, Tran proceeds in reverse as he explores crucial events and figures in his life\, including the reaction to the publication of Book of the Other\, the dynamics of whiteness and power framing his repeated rejection for a tenure track position\, the profound effect of his dyslexia on his evolution as a writer and artist\, the repercussions of being outed by a newspaper after winning an undergrad poetry prize\, traumatic episodes growing up in the Vietnamese diaspora in San Jose\, and complicated relationships with both his family and his chosen family. Attempting to fathom these experiences and connect them to his present self\, Tran examines and reexamines key details rather than dispensing with them in neat anecdotes\, reflecting the volatile process of imagination and memory. \nUnsparing\, even caustic in its instance on racism as a dominant note of American life\, but marked by surprising tenderness and humor\, How to Exi(s)t is a compelling portrayal of Tran’s pedagogical philosophy as well as an interrogation of a poetic language that conceals as much as it reveals.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-truong-tran-reads-from-signs-how-to-exist-a-poets-memoir-in-celebration-with-fellow-poets-prageeta-sharma-and-mimi-tempestt/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Saira Mohamed\, in conversation with Ted Braun\, discusses & signs What a Country Owes Its Soldiers
DESCRIPTION:A clarion call to recognize soldiers’ rights\, arguing that volunteering to fight and die for one’s country does not mean consenting to exploitation in the process. \nAmerican leaders endlessly profess their admiration for military service members. But these effusive declarations hardly comport with reality. Soldiers receive shoddy equipment and inadequate medical care; they are ordered to commit crimes and deployed to illegal wars. Such treatment is rarely recognized for what it is: a violation of the duty owed to soldiers by their government. When American service members are injured or killed during training\, for example\, they and their families are barred from suing the military for negligence or malfeasance. And when the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib came to light\, the subsequent proceedings focused just on low-ranking perpetrators. The psychological harm done to the soldiers themselves by commanders who ordered them to commit torture in the first place went unacknowledged. \nExamining statutes\, treaties\, court cases\, and congressional hearings\, Saira Mohamed shows how the law encourages the treatment of soldiers as mere instruments\, to be used and abused however the government wishes. She also unearths overlooked laws that point in the other direction\, suggesting the possibility of robust protections for service members. Paradoxically\, these get ignored in part because of the popular adulation of the military–the vision of service members as heroes who selflessly endure unlimited sacrifice. The all-volunteer nature of the force also promotes the misguided notion that soldiers have willingly accepted whatever mistreatment they might experience. \nWhat a Country Owes Its Soldiers shows how laws and mindsets can change\, enabling genuine respect for soldiers’ humanity. Acknowledging their rights can transform our understanding of those who fight America’s wars\, and of American warmaking itself.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-saira-mohamed-in-conversation-with-ted-braun-discusses-signs-what-a-country-owes-its-soldiers/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Wendelin Van Draanen discusses & signs Ghosted
DESCRIPTION:Can a girl and a ghost get their happily ever after? Find out in this sweet new teen romance from the award-winning author of Flipped. \nGemma and Jimmy have known each other practically all of Gemma’s life\, but it isn’t until she starts high school that she notices that eternally-fifteen-year-old Jimmy is… well… dreamy! He’s kinder and funnier than the other boys her age\, and she feels like her best self when she’s with him. \nMeanwhile\, Jimmy is shocked to realize that Gemma is growing up. Soon enough\, she’ll overtake him in age\, and then one day\, she’ll lose interest in him entirely. He knows it’s selfish to want her to stay close forever\, but he can’t help it. \nThe problem is… their romance is doomed to fail. Jimmy is a ghost. No one except Gemma can see him\, and he can’t leave the graveyard where he lives. How could they ever have a shot at love? \nSet in a cozy small town and told in dual POV\, this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of Flipped has all the high-stakes emotion and grandeur of a great first love story. Readers will be rooting for Gemma and Jimmy to make it\, despite every obstacle thrown their way.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-wendelin-van-draanen-discusses-signs-ghosted/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T200000
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Just Jazz Foundation: John Escreet & David Binney Duo
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of cutting-edge jazz at Boston Court with acclaimed pianist and composer John Escreet. Joined by renowned saxophonist David Binney\, the performance brings together two celebrated voices in jazz and improvised music for a dynamic night of sound.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-just-jazz-foundation-john-escreet-david-binney-duo/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T235003Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Laura Glass & Lydia Glass read from & sign You and Me\, Meant to Be: An IVF Story
DESCRIPTION:When Mommy’s heart overflows with love and dreams of sharing life’s magic\, she begins a hopeful journey with the guidance of thoughtful people at the Baby Bank\, an IVF clinic. This is the tender story of how you came to be\, through a mother’s unwavering vision and the miracle of love itself. \nYou and Me\, Meant to Be is a heartfelt celebration of modern families and the courage often necessary to create them. Through warm illustrations and lyrical storytelling\, this picture book helps children understand their unique beginnings while honoring families of all kinds who choose to pursue the IVF journey. \nPerfect for ages 3-8\, this touching story fills an important gap in children’s literature by normalizing assisted reproductive technology and diverse family structures. The book deepens parent-child connection by celebrating the profound\, one-of-a-kind love that creates families\, regardless of how they come to be. \nWith its sentimental tone and touching illustrations\, You and Me\, Meant to Be offers families a meaningful way to share their IVF stories while reminding us that miracles are born from the love that lives within us. This essential addition to any children’s collection resonates with the growing number of families created through fertility treatments.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-laura-glass-lydia-glass-read-from-sign-you-and-me-meant-to-be-an-ivf-story/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261016T212946Z
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SUMMARY:Monopole by Wine RX: Champagne & Sparkling Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Pop the corks! Monopole by Wine RX’s annual celebration of bubbles is back for its 4th year. Join us at Monopole by Wine Rx for one of our favorite events!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/monopole-by-wine-rx-champagne-sparkling-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Monopole Wine By RX\, 21 S. El Molino Ave\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,In-Person,Monopole Wine,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T204500
DTSTAMP:20261016T214039Z
CREATED:20261016T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T214039Z
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SUMMARY:Pasadena Heritage: Enjoy the Sounds of the Sixties at the Blinn House
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Blinn House for an evening inspired by the music\, ideas\, and energy of the 1960s. The Next Doors will perform folk-oriented music from the era\, exploring songs that became part of a larger cultural movement and gave voice to a generation living through a rapidly changing world.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/pasadena-heritage-enjoy-the-sounds-of-the-sixties-at-the-blinn-house/
LOCATION:Pasadena Heritage\, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave\, Pasadena\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pasadena Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164901Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Monterey Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of exceptional chamber music at Boston Court with the Monterey Piano Trio\, featuring Connie Kim-Sheng Fried on piano\, Strauss Shi on violin\, and Ben Fried on cello. The program includes Beethoven’s elegant “Archduke” Trio and Dvořák’s expressive “Dumky” Trio\, showcasing technical brilliance\, rich emotion\, and the enduring power of the chamber music tradition.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-monterey-piano-trio/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T110000
DTSTAMP:20261020T235322Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Booksotore: Ann Whitford Paul reads from & signs If Trucks Said I Love You
DESCRIPTION:New from the creators of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night! With signature heart and warmth\, this is an original twist on a vehicle story — a must-have for every truck-obsessed kiddo. \nWhat if trucks said “I love you”? \nDump Truck would lead her love down the road\, and help him pick up a heavy load. Refrigerator Truck would give her young one a wrap to stop her shiv-shiver. Trash Truck would grind smashity-smash his daughter a breakfast of tasty trash. And when the day’s work was done\, an ice cream truck would ring-a-ding-ding with a special treat! \nEach truck would show love in their own special way. \nFeaturing playful rhymes\, adorable art\, and trucks GALORE\, little ones will not be able to get enough of their favorite vehicles personified. A wonderful gift for baby showers\, birthdays\, and especially for kids who love cars and trucks! \nMore books from the hit If Animals Kissed Good Night series: If Animals Said I Love You\, If Animals Celebrated Christmas\, If Animals Went to School\, If Animals Gave Thanks\, If Animals Tried to Be Kind\, If Animals Trick-or-Treated\, If Animals Went to Work If Animals Celebrated Easter\, and If Animals Loved Books.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-booksotore-ann-whitford-paul-reads-from-signs-if-trucks-said-i-love-you/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000
DTSTAMP:20261020T235517Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman Bookstore:  Matt O’Hara\, in conversation with Edan Lepucki\, discusses & signs The Flying Death: Poison\, Plunder\, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon
DESCRIPTION:A dramatic tale of explorers of the 1930s racing to find and harvest a poisonous Amazon vine\, and how their work plundered local tribes and spurred the invention of new medicines. \nIn the fall of 1938\, a young\, frail American explorer set off down a river in the western Amazon in search of curare\, a poison he thought might save his life. Richard Gill had learned that local tribes used curare-laced blow darts to kill animals\, but it was also potentially a cure for many ailments\, including his own. He also thought he could make a fortune by connecting the knowledge of two worlds. Obsessed with curare\, he raced to make deals with Indigenous poison masters in the Amazon and pharmaceutical companies back home\, even as his Russian-born rival Boris Krukoff sought to do the same. \nIn The Flying Death\, the historian Matt O’Hara asks who and what we are willing to sacrifice in the name of discovery and profit. O’Hara brings to life Gill’s epic quest\, a stranger-than-fiction true story that moves from unexplored territory in the Amazon to rogue medical trials and cutthroat corporate boardrooms in the United States. Navigating treacherous terrain and politics\, Gill and Krukoff successfully created a veritable curare-industrial complex\, as the plant became a key element in shock therapy\, transformed surgery in the United States and across the globe\, and eventually led to a Nobel Prize. The Flying Death offers a thrilling ride across Indigenous knowledge\, scientific exploration\, and exploitation\, unearthing a story of discovery that poses searching questions about the price of progress\, who pays it\, and who gets credit.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vroman-bookstore-matt-ohara-in-conversation-with-edan-lepucki-discusses-signs-the-flying-death-poison-plunder-and-the-quest-for-a-miracle-medicine-in-the-amazon/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T190000
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SUMMARY:USC PAM:  Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa
DESCRIPTION:Step into an immersive world crafted by artist Gautam Rangan where projection\, spoken word\, and dance come together. Inspired by 16th Century Ragamala paintings\, this three-night series will transform the USC Pacific Asia Museum courtyard into a dynamic landscape of light\, sound\, sculpture\, and movement\, and will include performances\, conversation\, and exploration of the interactive installation. \nLiving Landscapes \nInstallation Art by Gautam Rangan\nCreated in collaboration with Kaya Press\nFeaturing work by authors Lalbihari Sharma\, Rajiv Mohabir\, Ansley Moon\, and Shadab Zeest Hashmi \nPerformance Program\nFeaturing Arpana Dance Company\nComposed by Aashray Harishankar\nWith tabla player Robin Sukhadia \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE \nRSVP for the events beginning on Thursday\, October 1\, at 10 a.m. \nOpening Night Performance\nRSVP\nThursday\, November 19\nDoors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m.\nLight refreshments will be served.\nThe immersive opening night features live poetry\, Bharatanatyam dance by Arpana Dance Company\, and interactive projections and sound. Following the performance and brief remarks by the artists\, experience a special ambient performance by SADUBAS\, blending live tabla\, electronic soundscapes and Bollywood psychedelia as you explore and interact with the installation. \nEncore Performance and Conversation with the Artists and Collaborators\nRSVP\nFriday\, November 20\nDoors open at 7 p.m.; program begins at 7:30 p.m.\nLight refreshments will be served.\nJoin an encore performance followed by a conversation with the artists\, authors\, and collaborators. The discussion will explore how art\, technology\, and storytelling come together in the project\, offering perspectives on themes of ecology\, memory\, and connection. \nSelf-Guided Evening of Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa\nRSVP\nSaturday\, November 21\, from 7 to 9 p.m.\nExplore Living Landscapes: Ecology of Rasa at your own pace during this self-guided interactive experience. Wander through an evolving landscape of light\, sound\, and digital art\, and engage with the installation in ways that spark reflection\, curiosity\, and connection.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/usc-pam-living-landscapes-ecology-of-rasa/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:USC Pacific Asia Museum\, 46 North Los Robles Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Free,In-Person,USC Pacific Asia Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Vanessa Scaringi and Kathryn Garland\, in conversion with Oona Hanson\, discuss & sign Hungry for Connection: Heal Your Relationships with Food and People in an Insecurely Attached World
DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry for connection? \nDo you turn to food for comfort when you’re feeling lonely\, anxious\, or depressed? Perhaps you have a history of yo-yo dieting\, or use food to deal with stress? If you struggle with emotional eating\, undereating\, or obsessions about nutrition\, you may have an insecure attachment style that is driving your behavior. You aren’t alone. In our increasingly isolated world of technology and social media\, people are turning to food or diet culture in an effort to “fill the void\,” only to be left unsatisfied and unfulfilled. So\, how can you nourish true connection instead? \nBased in attachment theory\, this essential and timely book reframes emotional and restrictive eating as a deeper struggle for safety and security. With this guide\, you’ll identify and examine your own attachment style\, learn how attachment wounds can impact your relationship with food\, and decrease your dependence on food behaviors as a tool to self-regulate\, relieve pain\, and find comfort. \nWith this compassionate guide\, you will discover tools to: \n\nIdentify why you turn to food to numb painful feelings\nExplore the role of social media in feelings of isolation\nCultivate healthy coping behaviors\nFeel safer and more secure in your relationships\n\nWith this groundbreaking guide\, you’ll find powerful skills to heal from the loneliness\, anxiety\, and attachment wounds that cause disordered eating\, and live with more connectedness\, meaning\, and true fulfillment.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-vanessa-scaringi-and-kathryn-garland-in-conversion-with-oona-hanson-discuss-sign-hungry-for-connection-heal-your-relationships-with-food-and-people-in-an-insecurely-attached/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165343Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Munyungo Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Experience the worldly sounds of four-time Grammy winner Munyungo Jackson at Boston Court. The renowned percussionist brings his signature “Jungle Jazz” to the stage\, blending African\, Latin\, and Caribbean grooves with his American jazz roots for an evening of vibrant\, funky music.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-munyungo-jackson/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T170453Z
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SUMMARY:NT LIVE: FLEABAG
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Live brings Fleabag to the screen at Boston Court. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge\, the award-winning one-woman show that inspired the hit television series delivers a sharp\, hilarious\, and brutally honest look at love\, loss\, and modern life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/nt-live-fleabag/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T170916Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: NT Live: Golden Boy
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Live brings Golden Boy to the screen at Boston Court\, starring Josh O’Connor in Clifford Odets’ classic drama. Set in 1930s New York\, the story follows a gifted young violinist drawn into the brutal world of professional boxing\, forcing him to confront ambition\, identity\, and the cost of success.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-nt-live-golden-boy/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T190000
DTSTAMP:20261006T171222Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: NT Live: All My Sons
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Live brings Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to the screen at Boston Court in a critically acclaimed production starring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Directed by Ivo Van Hove\, the powerful drama explores family\, responsibility\, and the lasting consequences of choices made during wartime.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-nt-live-all-my-sons-2/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T171439Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Live brings The Playboy of the Western World to the screen at Boston Court. J.M. Synge’s darkly comic classic follows a mysterious young man whose shocking story turns him into an unlikely local celebrity\, blending sharp humor\, romance\, and rebellion.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-nt-live-the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,In-Person,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T200000
DTSTAMP:20261006T170034Z
CREATED:20261006T170034Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Court: Amanda McBroom: Such Good Friends
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom returns to Boston Court for a special evening celebrating some of the most influential contemporary female songwriters. Joined by music director Michele Brourman and bassist Larry Tuttle\, McBroom will perform works by Melissa Manchester\, Marilyn Bergman\, Carol Hall\, and Dorothy Fields\, along with favorites from their own repertoire.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/boston-court-amanda-mcbroom-such-good-friends/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston Court Pasadena,Community Event,In-Person,Music
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