Ice House Comedy: Shindig Show w/Iliza Shlesinger & Tom Arnold
2024-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy Club presents the Party with Jimmy Shin and headliners Iliza Shlesinger and Tom Arnold! The ShinDig Show is one of the top comedy shows in Los Angeles bringing you the biggest headliners as seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, The Late Show, Def Jam, and Showtime. Don’t miss this Ultimate Comedy Party…This show always has the hottest rising talent and the biggest Stars of comedy! This week we have Iliza Shlesinger with 5 Netflix Specials and Tom Arnold from True Lies headlining! Live in the Legendary Room! The show starts at 7:30PM. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime featuring Oliver Chin presenting The Year of the Dragon
2024-02-03 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
2024 is the Year of the Dragon! Dominic’s proud parents rule the sea and sky, advise the Emperor, and have high expectations for their son. Meanwhile Dom befriends the boy Bo and the other zodiac animals, who wish to paddle a boat in the village’s annual river race. But when other people and Dom’s parents disapprove, what will Dom do? Discover Dom’s ingenious solution in this enthusiastic tale!
When others tell him what to do, can Dominic eventually spread his own wings? Illustrating expressive characters and vibrant action, artist Jennifer Wood creates an inviting new world for readers to explore. Tales from the Chinese Zodiac is a popular annual children’s book series showcasing the twelve charming animals that embody the Chinese New Year. (Immedium)
Olive Chin will also be presenting his other newly released title, The Discovery of Chess.

Ice House Comedy: Craig Shoemaker, The Love Master
2024-02-03 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Craig Shoemaker, The Love Master! Live in the California Room. The show starts at 8PM. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Smash House Burger Co: Free Live Music
2024-02-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Smash House Burger, 46 N Lake Ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready to rock out! Smash House Burger is hosting Live Music on Saturday, February 3 in their Patio area. Come enjoy food and drinks.

Archetype Yoga: Body Lab
2024-02-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Discover the wonders of the human form with Archetype Yoga’s Body Lab—an immersive exploration designed to delve into the intricacies of your body. Bring your aches and pains to Archetype Yoga, where skilled Katonah Yoga instructors will unravel the root causes. Whether you’re returning to movement after a hiatus or recovering from an injury, our experts will craft a personalized pose plan. Body Lab offers a distinctive opportunity to enhance awareness in a secure environment, complete with abundant props and hands-on adjustments. Join us on a journey to rehabilitate old movement habits and embrace a renewed sense of well-being..

Ice House Comedy: Kevin Nealon Todd Barry Doug Benson
2024-02-04 19:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Kevin Nealon, Todd Barry, and Doug Benson! Live in the Legendary Room! The show Starts at 7PM. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Kevin Nealon, Todd Berry, Doug Benson
2024-02-04 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Kevin Nealon, Todd Berry, and Doug Benson! Live in the California Room! The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham discuss Lunar New Year Love Story
2024-02-05 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love. She was destined for heartbreak. Then fate handed her love. Val is ready to give up on love. It’s led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she’s pretty sure she’s cursed–no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love. But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever?

Ice House Comedy: Kevin Nealon Todd Barry Charlotte McKinney
2024-02-06 19:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Kevin Nealon, Todd Barry, and Charlotte McKinney! Live in the Legendary Room! The show Starts at 7pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Kevin Nealon Todd Barry Charlotte McKinney
2024-02-06 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House presents Kevin Nealon, Todd Barry, and Charlotte McKinney! Live in the California Room! The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve!
2024-02-07 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at our Colorado Blvd. location at 11 am for story time!

Vroman's Bookstore: Kemper Donovan discusses The Busy Body
2024-02-07 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
“I tell other people’s stories for a living. . . . I nip and tuck their excesses, soften their hard edges, polish whatever an armada of editors and publicists deem unsightly till it sparkles.”
It’s a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka that woman, is the most talked-about person in the country right now, though largely for the wrong reasons. As an independent candidate for President of the United States, Dorothy split the vote and is being blamed for the shocking result. After her very public defeat, she’s retreated to her home in rural Maine, inviting her ghostwriter to join her.
Her collaborator is impressed by Dorothy’s work ethic and steel-trap mind, not to mention the stunning surroundings (and one particularly gorgeous bodyguard). But when a neighbor dies under suspicious circumstances, Dorothy is determined to find the killer in their midst. And when Dorothy Gibson asks if you want to team up for a top secret, possibly dangerous murder investigation, the only answer is: “Of course!”
The best ghostwriters are adept at asking questions and spinning stories . . . two talents, it turns out, that also comes in handy for sleuths. Dorothy’s political career, meanwhile, has made her an expert at recognizing lies and double-dealing. Working together, the two women are soon untangling motives and whittling down suspects, to the exasperation of local police. But this investigation–much like the election–may not unfold the way anyone expects.

Vroman's Bookstore: Frank C. Girardot discusses Becoming Clark Rockefeller
2024-02-08 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
BECOMING CLARK ROCKEFELLER: Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All delves into the life of a young immigrant entangled in a multi-generational murder investigation ensnaring some of the wealthiest Americans. Posing as bogus aristocrat Clark Rockefeller, he duped the affluent, leaving a trail of deception and national headlines in his wake.
Yet the story would grow even more sinister. In 1985, Linda Sohus, a talented, outgoing artist, and her husband John, a computer geek with dreams of space, mysteriously vanished from their quiet San Marino, California life. But why? Were they on a secret government mission, chasing elusive dreams, or had something terrible happened to them? The police investigated while the public and media speculated. But all leads came to a dead end, and eventually, the mystery faded into the shadows.
Then, in 1994, a shocking backyard discovery reignited the case. Bones were unearthed, revealing a convoluted tale of murder, lust, and trickery. At its center, the same audacious grifter, whose real name was Christian Gerhartsreiter, who had conned his way into high society as Clark Rockefeller.
In this thrilling true crime masterpiece, tenacious investigative journalist and bestselling author Frank C. Girardot unveils this transcontinental, decades-long mystery with interviews from witnesses, court documents, and exclusive insights from the con man himself.

Ice House Comedy: Storytime with Shondalia & Friends
2024-02-08 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Storytime with Shondalia & Friends! Live in the California Room! The show starts at 8pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Alison Dundes Renteln discusses International Human Rights
2024-02-09 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
This book provides an interdisciplinary overview of international human rights issues, offering truly international coverage including the Global South. Considering the philosophical foundations of human rights, Chen and Renteln explore the interpretive difficulties associated with identifying what constitutes human rights abuses and evaluate various perspectives on human rights. This book goes on to analyze institutions that strive to promote and enforce human rights standards, including the United Nations system, regional human rights bodies, and domestic courts. It also discusses a wide variety of substantive human rights including genocide, torture, capital punishment, and other cruel and unusual punishments. In particular, the book offers an accessible introduction to key understudied topics within human rights, such as socioeconomic rights, cultural rights, and environmental rights. It also focuses on the rights of marginalized groups, including children’s rights, rights of persons with disabilities, women’s rights, labor rights, indigenous rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, making this an engaging and invaluable resource for the contemporary student.

Ice House Comedy: Carlos Mencia
2024-02-09 19:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Carlos Mencia! Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Bio – Comedian Carlos Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies. He has recently gone back to his comedic roots on his No Hate No Fear comedy tour, sharing his newest material with smaller, more intimate audiences. As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both the day-to-day and the newsworthy events, Carlos is never lacking in material; he recently shot two stand-up specials due out later this year. Carlos will also reprise his role as Felix Boulevardez in Disney+’s “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,”the revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family.” The show is heading into its second season.

Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime featuring Ruth Spiro presenting Love Grows
2024-02-10 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in lively, poetic letters from aunt to niece with bright, irresistible illustrations!
Every month, an aunt mails a letter and a houseplant to her niece and . . . LOVE GROWS!
I’m sending this pothos, so while we’re apart, you’ll look at its leaves and know you’re in my heart.
We Are the Gardeners and Dear Girl, this beautiful story is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, graduation, and more! Young readers and gardeners will also love the sidebars on each spread with fun and informative facts about the plants. (Harper Collins)
Ruth will also be presenting her book How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up.

USC PAM: Lunar New Year
2024-02-10 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join USC PAM in celebrating the Year of the Dragon with an afternoon of live performances and art activities for the whole family! Enjoy a traditional lion dance, storytelling, calligraphy, crafts, food trucks, and a chance to view the new special exhibition, Another Beautiful Country. This event is free and includes admission to the museum.
Schedule of Activities:

11:00 am – 3:30 pm – Dragon Crafts with Barnsdall Arts
11:00 am – 3:30 pm – Calligraphy
11:00 am – Lion Dance and Martial Arts Demonstration by the Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Association
11:30 am – USC Traditional Chinese Dance (USC TCD)
12:00 pm – Korean Classical Music and Dance Company
1:00 pm – Lan Nartthasin Thai Dance Group LA
1:30 pm – Music by opera soprano Shirley Wang
2:00 pm – Storytime presented by the Altadena Public Library
2:30 pm – Vietnamese Traditional Dance from UCLA
3:00 pm -USC Kazan Taiko

Ice House Comedy: Ladies First
2024-02-10 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Ladies First! Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 8pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx Pasadena: Phantasm
2024-02-10 20:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Calling all Ghost fans!
A new Phantasm event is coming to The Mixx Pasadena. What is Phantasm? It’s an immersive theatrical performance featuring live music by Emeritus – LA’s newest Ghost Tribute Band, ghoulish vendors, a costume contest, and more! Be sure to get your tickets in advance and dress up in your best Ghost-themed costume and head on over to The Mixx for a night of ghostly delights.

Ice House Comedy: Mike Binder & Friends
2024-02-10 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Mike Binder & Friends! The show starts at 9pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Superbowl Extravaganza
2024-02-11 13:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Superbowl Extravaganza!
Synopsis – “Football is Sexy” Presents a Super Bowl Extravaganza at the Ice House in Pasadena. This is a party you won’t want to miss. It’s going to be the party of the year! No matter who’s in, we’ll be there! Come rep your team. The fan of the day wins a prize, so bring your passion and fandom! Watch the game in HD on our giant 8′ x 13′ LED board. Full Bar. Full Menu. Giveaways. and DJ. Limited seating. Get your tickets now. You don’t want to be left out.

The Mixx: Super Bowl & Post Game Celebration Viewing Party!
2024-02-11 17:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents a Super Bowl & Post-Game Celebration Viewing Party! Catch all the action with the best seats in town at The Mixx Pasadena where they will show the game on the largest high-definition LED Wall in town. Guests will enjoy fun games and limited Edition Super Bowl T-shirts. The Mixx is taking reservations on their website or Eventbrite!

Drawn2art: Valentines Day Camp
2024-02-12 08:30 - 12:30 | Drawn2art, 20 S. Oakland, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Drawn2art Pasadena invites kids to sculpt and paint a Valentine-themed figurine and make a pop-up Valentine’s Day card!

Fuller Seminary: Leis at Selma: A Conversation on the History of Black-AAPI Solidarity
2024-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Payton Hall at Fuller Seminary, Ford Pl, Pasadena,, Pasadena, CA, 91101
In this event, co-presented by the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry (AAC), Academic Deans Dr. Dwight Radcliff and Dr. Daniel Lee will converse on the history of solidarity between Black and AAPI communities. Reflecting on the Hawaiian leis worn at the Selma to Montgomery March as a conversation starter, the discussion will engage attendees to reflect on how this shared history continues to shape Black-AAPI alliances today.
This gathering will take place at Payton Hall 101 at Fuller Theological Seminary and online via Zoom. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, engage, and be inspired by the stories that highlight the power of unity. Register now to join this enriching conversation!
About the speakers
Dr. Dwight A. Radcliff, Jr. is the Academic Dean for the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and Assistant Professor of Mission, Theology, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Dr. Daniel D. Lee is the Academic Dean for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry and Associate Professor of Theology and Asian American Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Vroman's Bookstore: Naomi Hirahara, discusses Village in the Dark
2024-02-13 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
On a frigid February day, Anchorage Detective Cara Kennedy stands by the graves of her husband and son, watching as their caskets are raised from the earth. It feels sacrilegious, but she has no choice. Aaron and Dylan disappeared on a hike a year ago, their bones eventually found and buried. But shocking clues have emerged that foul play was involved, potentially connecting them to a string of other deaths and disappearances.
Somehow tied to the mystery is Mia Upash, who grew up in an isolated village called Unity, a community of women and children in hiding from abusive men. Mia never imagined the trouble she would find herself in when she left home to live in Man’s World. Although she remains haunted by the tragedy of what happened to the man and the boy in the woods, she has her own reasons for keeping quiet.
Aided by police officer Joe Barkowski and other residents of Point Mettier, Cara’s investigation will lead them on a dangerous path that puts their lives and the lives of everyone around them in mortal jeopardy.

Monopole by Wine RX: Macrame My Heart
2024-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Monopole by Wine Rx invites you too unleash your creativity and explore the art of macrame while sipping on delicious wine at our guided workshop, Macrame My Heart!

The Mixx: CHEAP DATE - A Valentines Day Adventure on a budget
2024-02-14 18:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents Cheap Date: Valentines on a budget! Valentine’s is around the corner and they have the perfect CHEAP DATE for you and your date. Enjoy the iconic 1995 Romantic Comedy CLUELESS on a big screen
+ Valentines Candy + Dinner & Drinks Happy Hour Deals
+ 2×1 Drinks all night and $3 tacos
+ A very funny Valentine’s Comedy Show hosted by the very funny Paddy & Friends.

Pasadena Playhouse: John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic
2024-02-14 19:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Please join John C. Reilly as Mister Romantic for an evening of love, longing, laughter, and song accompanied by the sweet of sounds of a crackerjack band including Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, Gabe Witcher, and Charles De Castro. This very special theatrical event includes music, clowning, and connection.
Come alone, with a love, or with a love to be. But please do come and share some magic with ole Mister Cellophane himself. You might just feel a little less alone…
What the world needs now is Love, sweet Love…

Vroman's Bookstore: Kiley Reid discussing Come and Get It
2024-02-15 19:00 | All Saints Church, 132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
rom the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age comes a fresh and provocative story about a residential assistant and her messy entanglement with a professor and three unruly students.
It’s 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor and writer, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity, she jumps at the chance. But Millie’s starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends, vengeful dorm pranks, and illicit intrigue.
A fresh and intimate portrait of desire, consumption, and reckless abandon, Come and Get It is a tension-filled story about money, indiscretion, and bad behavior–and the highly anticipated new novel by acclaimed and award-winning author Kiley Reid. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
This ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena.
Tickets include one copy of Come and Get It which will be handed out at check-in.
A book signing will follow the discussion.
