Playhouse Village Association

Ice House Comedy: Chris Porter
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Chris Porter. Live in the Legendary Room. The show starts at 7pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Monopole by Wine RX: Live Music Joe LoPiccolo & Nando Raio
2024-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Monopole by Wine RX presents an evening of live music featuring duo Joe LoPiccolo and Nando Raido. Enjoy free music with a two-drink minimum.

The Mixx Pasadena: Moz Night
2024-05-23 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents MOZ NIGHT, a tribute to Morrissey & The Smiths, featuring a full performance of “The Queen is Dead” album. Experience the iconic sounds and timeless lyrics of this legendary album live on stage.

Vroman's Bookstore: Sue Hodson discusses I Promise You I’ll Be Home
2024-05-24 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
As a 21-year-old Marine sent to the front lines of the Korean War, Al Martinez dispatched letters almost daily to his young bride, Joanne. In battle, he experienced the worst that war can bring, and then he served as a combat correspondent and as writer and editor of his regimental newsletter, the Ridgerunner. After the war, he entered a career in journalism, becoming a featured columnist for the Los Angeles Times where he would earn three shared Pulitzer Prizes. Written from the unique perspective of an obviously gifted, professional writer at the beginning of his career, his letters home capture his experiences eloquently and with depth of understanding as they express the dangers, hardships, fear, friendships, and even humor of life at the front. His vivid, often humorous pen-and-ink drawings portray scenes from the front lines.

Ice House Comedy: Ladies Love Comedy
2024-05-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Ladies Love Comedy. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Jiaoying Summers
2024-05-24 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Jiaoying Summers. Live in the Legendary Room. The show starts at 8pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
Bio:
Jiaoying Summers is the most courageously fresh voice in comedy. She embodies the Asian American perspective through her work with uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. Among her unique gifts are powerful and dark truth bombing; she turns extreme childhood trauma into comedy gold. In just four years, lighting has struck the comedy world, she is among the fastest rising stars. She is an Asian Hall of Fame inductee, comedian, podcaster and social media comedy queen with over one billion views and counting. Jiaoying made history as the 1st Chinese comedian to ever headline the Apollo Theater in New York City.

The Mixx Pasadena: Un Gran Tributo a SODA STEREO en VIVO . . Show y Baile
2024-05-24 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents a Grand Tribute to SODA STEREO Live. Enjoy an unforgettable night of music and dancing to the iconic hits of this legendary band.

SCCM: HULA ‘AUANA FOR KIDS
2024-05-25 10:30 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Southern California Children’s Museum presents a short lesson and demonstration of Hula ‘Auana for the keiki (children), led by Halau Hula Ke ‘Alohi O ‘Ilikai – Academy of Polynesian Arts! Activities are *FREE* with admission!
ABOUT HALAU HULA KE ‘ALOHI O ‘ILIKAI – ACADEMY OF POLYNESIAN ARTS
Halau Hula Ke ‘Alohi O ‘Ilikai – Academy of Polynesian Arts brings together the very distinct cultures of Polynesia and shares them with Southern California!

Wollhaus: Granny Square Tote Bag Workshop PT 2
2024-05-25 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.

Ice House Comedy: Laugh Your Truth Comedy Show
2024-05-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laugh Your Truth Comedy Show. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 8PM. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx Pasadena: Van Halen Live Tribute Show
2024-05-25 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena is excited to bring you “Back where it all began!” with a live tribute to Van Halen by Hot 4 Teacher, playing all your favorite Van Halen hits! This event takes you back to Pasadena, California, in 1973, when Van Halen started their historic career. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. This tribute revives all the energetic guitar riffs, vocals, and vibrant live performances that made Van Halen legendary.

Ice House Comedy: Women In Comedy Brunch Bunch
2024-05-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Women In Comedy Brunch Bunch. A networking brunch for women in comedy. Eat, laugh, network, and enjoy community.

Bike Month (Day One) : Pasadena Ice Cream Ride
2024-05-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
What’s better than riding bikes on a beautiful day in May? Riding bikes and eating ice cream! Be part of the ultimate Bike ride hosted by Day One and City of Pasadena!

Play in the Park
2024-05-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready for an epic day of fun and games at Play in the Park! On Sunday, May 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm, head over to Playhouse Village Park and challenge your friends and family to GIANT versions of your favorite games.
Get ready to play oversized:

Sorry
Connect 4
Monopoly
Scrabble
Candyland
Checkers
Chess
Uno
and more!

But the big fun doesn’t stop there – we’ll also have a selection of regular-sized board and card games for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this exciting event packed with friendly competition and endless entertainment!

Bike Month: Pasadena Ice Cream Ride
2024-05-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
What’s better than riding bikes on a beautiful day in May? Riding bikes and eating ice cream! We’ll visit local purveyors of America’s favorite frozen treat and sample their offerings.

Bike Month: Family Safety Ride & Picnic
2024-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Are you curious about the Union Street protected bike lane? Do you have concerns about safety? Bring the kids along for this special family ride.

Vroman's Bookstore: Jin Wang presents Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
2024-05-28 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Share in the joyful, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming, illustrated memoir for young middle-grade readers.
Growing up in Inner Mongolia, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor, but like kids everywhere, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees, digging for mushrooms, and even looking for wolves.
Paired with delightful, kid-friendly illustrations, this early middle-grade memoir invites readers to join Jin and her family in the outskirts of Inner Mongolia to remind us that though we all have different customs and traditions, we are more alike than not, and that mischief lives within all of us.

SCCM: Story & Craft: Featured Story: The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein
2024-05-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Southern California Children’s Museum, 459 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91011, United States
Featured Story: The Night World by Mordicai Gerstein courtesy of PJ Library.
Each week during Story & Craft, bring stories to life through arts and crafts! Perfect for toddler to kindergarten friends, this weekly program exposes kids to various authors, illustrators, cultures, and diverse characters through stories, play, crafts, and songs! Enjoy cultural lessons driven by heritage months and awareness days.

Music at Noon: Judith Siirila Paskowitz
2024-05-29 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 guest, Judith Siirila Paskowitz, soprano. Enjoy free concerts every Wednesday at 12:10PM!

Monopole by Wine RX: Meet the Winemaker John Gooden Montage Vineyards
2024-05-29 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 John Gooden Montage Vineyards! Enjoy a full spectrum tasting paired with complimentary bites

Vroman's Bookstore: Santa Monica Pier
2024-05-29 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Celebrate a century of good times on the Santa Monica Pier, with the revised edition of Santa Monica Pier: America’s Last Great Pleasure Pier! Vintage images and magnificent color photos capture this beloved international icon at its very best, now updated with more images and information than ever before. Its dramatic story of survival –fighting Mother Nature, politics and changing times–makes Santa Monica Pier more than a landmark, more than a pleasure pier or a must see on the West Coast. Santa Monica Pier is a slice of American history to be enjoyed again and again and again.

Pasadena Playhouse: Jelly's Last Jam
2024-05-29 20:00 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
When legendary musician Jelly Roll Morton’s soul is forced to face the music, the self-proclaimed “inventor of jazz” is left at the ultimate crossroads. Follow Jelly from the back alleys of New Orleans to the sparkling stages of New York, as his remarkable journey unfolds in a stunning display of song, dance, and music. With soulful melodies, electrifying tap dancing, and fiery tunes that will leave you breathless, get your groove on with this dazzling musical masterpiece.

Vroman's Bookstore: George Geary discusses Made in California Vol. 2
2024-05-30 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Beloved food historian and chef George Geary is back with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State.
Ruby’s Diner. Panda Express. Yogurtland. Wetzel’s Pretzels. The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Kitchen. These and many more iconic American culinary establishments have their roots in California.
Focusing on the years 1951 to 2010, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from the Claim Jumper to the Green Burrito, Chuck E. Cheese to Mrs. Fields Cookies, Jamba Juice to Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Brimming with captivating historical detail and more than 200 dazzling full-color photos, George Geary’s newest journey into California’s culinary history is sure to awaken every reader’s inner foodie.

Ice House Comedy: Cat Ce and friends
2024-05-31 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Cat Ce and Friends. Live in the Legendary Room. The show starts at 8pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

The Mixx Pasadena: Rock En Español en VIVO con Grupo Valvua
2024-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Mixx Pasadena presents Rock En Español Live with Grupo Valvua. Experience an electrifying night of live Latin rock music that will keep you dancing all night long.

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Special Storytime featuring Scott and Mark Hoying presenting How Lucky Am I?
2024-06-01 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A lyrical and charming picture book about making the most of your one precious life, from Grammy Award-winning co-founders of Pentatonix Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying.
Born into a world of endless skies, natural wonders, and friends waiting to be found mayfly, with only a single day to live, flies high into the beauty of it all. But when he sees all the other mayflies pairing off, he wonders if he will have to spend his day alone. Could it be that he just needs to fly a little higher to meet his match?
With lush illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, How Lucky Am I? encourages us all to appreciate the beauty of everyday life and those we share it with.
The book includes a QR code to link readers to the original “How Lucky Am I?” song, written by the authors and performed by Scott Hoying. (Henry Holt & Company)
This is a ticketed event. Tickets include seating for two (one parent and one child) and one hardcover copy of How Lucky Am I to be handed out at check in.

Ice House Comedy: Quinn Dahle
2024-06-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Quinn Dahle. Live in the Legendary Room! The show starts at 7PM. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Boston Court Pasadena: Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble
2024-06-01 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Enjoy big-band jazz and swing hits performed by the thrilling jazz ensemble of the second-oldest LGBTQ+ community band in the world.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
The Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles, established in 1978, holds a significant place in LGBTQ+ history as the second oldest gay community music organizations. Among its ensembles, the Jazz Band stands out for its vibrant contributions to both the LGBTQ+ and music communities. Formed to provide a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ musicians, the band’s Jazz ensemble has evolved over the years, showcasing the talents of its members and breaking down barriers through music. The Jazz Band continues to play a crucial role in fostering acceptance, celebrating diversity, and spreading the joy of music throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

The Mixx Pasadena: Live Tribute Amy Winehouse by Missus Jones
2024-06-01 20:00 - 23:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready for an exciting evening at The Mixx Pasadena with a special live tribute to Amy Winehouse performed by guest artist Missus Jones. Enjoy drinks and dinner special while you sing along to all your favorite Winehouse hits.

Ice House Comedy: Drag Brunch Bingo
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Drag Brunch Bingo. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 2pm. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Synopsis
Southern Gentleman Drag King Klitus Black hosts an afternoon of laughter, drag, and PRIZES! Entertaining performances from the best Drag Kings, Queen, and Artists in the scene. All tickets include a bingo card and a chance to win multiple prizes.
