Name: Vroman’s Bookstore: Margaret Chandra Kerrison, in conversation with Todd Martens, discusses The Art of Immersive Storytelling
Start: 2025-03-05T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-05T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Vroman’s Bookstore

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February 2025
February 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough discuss Black Tunnel White Magic: A Murder, a Detective’s Obsession, and ’90s Los Angeles at the Brink

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Detective Rick Jackson, a decorated LAPD detective and a key inspiration in the development of Harry Bosch, delivers a shocking and immersive look into the one case he could never let go. In June 1990, Ronald Baker, a straight-A UCLA student, was found repeatedly stabbed to death in a tunnel near Spahn Ranch, where Charles […]

Free
February 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House: Guy Torry’s Phat Tuesdays

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House comedy presents Guy Torry's Phat Tuesdays! LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 7pm. Seating in the showroom begins 30 minutes prior to showtime. The show Starts at 8pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat. In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to […]

$20
February 26 @ 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Virtual/In-Person Event

Music at Noon: Danny Holt, pianist

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California

Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Evan Marshall showcasing his work on the Mandolin. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.

Free
February 26 @ 7:30 pm In-Person Event

FUMC: Sing America Part One: I, Too

First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Sing America Part One: I, Too features two powerful beautiful large-scale works by Black American composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds and a new piece, Wayfaring Stranger, composed by Jen Wang for the Pasadena Chorale in 2024.

Donations only
February 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm In-Person Event

Ice House: Wednesday’s at the DL w/ DL Hughley & friends

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents Wednesday's at the DL with DL Hughley & friends. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 7:00pm. The show Starts at 8pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

$30
February 27 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm In-Person Event

Monopole Wine by RX: House of Brown (Black History Month Event)

Monopole Wine By RX 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States

Sip, savor, and discover the bold flavors of House of Brown, Napa Valley’s first Black-owned winery, at Monopole Wine by RX. This special tasting experience brings a selection of their finest wines, paired with small bites, for an evening of refined indulgence.

$25
February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Michael Hiltzik discusses Golden State: The Making of California

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

California has long reigned as the land of plenty, a place where the sun always shines and opportunity beckons. Even before its statehood in 1850, it captured the world’s imagination. We think of bearded prospectors lured by the promise of gold; we imagine its early embrace of immigrant labor during the railroad boom asa prologue […]

FREE
February 27 @ 9:45 pm - 11:15 pm In-Person Event Ice House: MAS LOCOS w/ Pablo Francisco & friends

Ice House: MAS LOCOS w/ Pablo Francisco & friends

Ice House Comedy Club 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA

Ice House Comedy presents MAS LOCOS with Pablo Francisco & friends. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

$20
March 2025
March 1 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm In-Person Event Cheeseburger Week

Cheeseburger Week: Feb 23 – March 1

Playhouse Village Serves Up Cheeseburger Week! Celebrate the birthplace of the cheeseburger right here in Pasadena with Cheeseburger Week! Local Playhouse Village restaurants will showcase their best burgers and beyond as part of the Cheeseburger Challenge. Cast your vote for categories like "Best Lunch Counter Burger," "Best Veggie Burger," and more while enjoying exclusive meitems […]
March 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Nicole Maggi, in conversation with Gretchen McNeil, discusses & signs A Murder in Zion

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

When the body of a childhood friend turns up in the Narrows of Zion National Park, Emmeline Helliwell, a special agent with the National Park Service, is called in to investigate. As bodies start to pile up, Emme soon realizes that the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park may hide sordid secrets in its depths.

Free
March 5 @ 12:10 pm - 12:40 pm Virtual/In-Person Event

Music at Noon: Hannah White, violin and Hyewon Chang, piano

Pasadena Presbyterian Church Musical Events 585 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California

Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents Music at Noon a free lunchtime concert spotlighting local artists this week enjoy Hannah White, violin, and Hyewon Chang, piano showcasing his work on the Mandolin. Can’t make it in person check out their YouTube channel for new virtual concerts every week.

Free
March 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In-Person Event

Vroman’s Bookstore: Margaret Chandra Kerrison, in conversation with Todd Martens, discusses The Art of Immersive Storytelling

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Level up your storytelling with award-winning experience designer, world builder, and former Disney Imagineer. Immersive experiences and interactive exhibits are popping up all over the world, telling stories that engage our imaginations and sense of play like never before. Exploring the parallels between video games and the world's most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to […]

Free

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