Playhouse Village Association

Ice House Comedy: Chaunte Wayans, Maxx Eddy, Trixx
2024-10-04 19:45 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy Club presents Chaunte Wayans, Maxx Eddy, Trixx. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 7:45pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Boston Court Pasadena: A Going Away Party Play
2024-10-04 20:00, 2024-10-07 20:00, 2024-10-12 20:00, 2024-10-19 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Mina is throwing a party for her closest friends and for you, the audience. Over the course of the party, the friends play games, reflect on the current American socio-political landscape, and discover truths about the story of Mina’s parents falling in love and staying in love while fleeing the Iranian Revolution. A Going Away Party Play is a celebration of multicultural identities and an exploration of what it means to leave or lose your home country.

Ice House Comedy: Joe Wong
2024-10-04 21:45 - 23:15 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Joe Wong. Live in the California Room. Show Starts at 9:45pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Kate Stayman-London, in conversation with Amber Benson, discusses Fang Fiction
2024-10-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novel, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn’t believe vampires exist . . . until one walks through her door.
The sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life, Tess agrees to help, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all, she’s falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile, back in New York, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.)
Visiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.

Ice House Comedy: Michael Yo: Do I Lie? Tour
2024-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Michael Yo: Do I Lie? Tour. Live in the Legendary Room. Show Starts at 7:00pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Boston Court Pasadena: Persian Music Festival: Behfar Bahadoran
2024-10-05 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Based on improvisation and composition, interwoven with Persian poetry, this Persian Classical Music repertoire invokes short melodic gusheh that, combine in unique ways to invoke the history behind this still alive and vibrant art form, handed down over centuries of oral and written tradition.
PERSIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Enjoy two dynamic and contrasting concerts, one featuring Persian classical music and one featuring Persian Pop, in partnership with the RAD Arts Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and showcasing immigrant artists.

Vroman's Bookstore: Kathleen Glasgow, in conversation with Alexa Donne, discuss The Glass Girl
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol–and the journey she must take to heal.
Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house, her dad needs her to not make waves, and her ex needs her not to be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother–and now she’s dead.
There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka, beer, peppermint schnapps–alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab.
Gorgeously written and deeply compassionate, Kathleen Glasgow’s The Glass Girl is a candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction–and what it takes to help them get better.

Boston Court Pasadena: Persian Music Festival: Gelareh Sheibani
2024-10-06 18:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Known as “Pop-e Irani” or “Iranian pop,” this concert blends modern Western musical elements with traditional Iranian melodies and poetic lyrics, creating a unique and evocative sound featuring catchy melodies, rhythmic beats, and emotionally resonant lyrics exploring love, life, and cultural identity that appeals to a global community.
PERSIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Enjoy two dynamic and contrasting concerts, one featuring Persian classical music and one featuring Persian Pop, in partnership with the RAD Arts Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and showcasing immigrant artists.

Vroman's Bookstore: Red Hen Press Poetry Night featuring Abi Pollokoff, Jason Schneiderman, and Christian Teresi, in conversation with Rob Arnold
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Rob Arnold is a CHamoru poet, essayist, and arts leader whose work has appeared in Ploughshares, Hyphen, Gettysburg Review, Poetry Northwest, RED INK, Harpur Palate, and Solstice, among others. His work has been anthologized in New CHamoru Literature and Na’huyong: An Anthology of CHamoru Literature, and has received support from the Somerville Arts Council, the Jack Straw Cultural Center, and Artist Trust. He lives in Brooklyn, NY, where he serves as Executive Director of Poets House.

Abi Pollokoff is the author of night myths • • before the body (Red Hen Press, forthcoming 2025). TriQuarterly nominated her work for a Pushcart, and her poems can also be found in The Seventh Wave, Denver Quarterly, and Radar, where she was a finalist for the Consiton Prize. She has been supported by the Jack Straw Cultural Center, Hugo House, The Seattle Review of Books, and other organizations. Currently, Abi is the managing editor for Poetry Northwest Editions and works in publishing. She received her MFA from the University of Washington. Find her at abipollokoff.com.

Jason Schneiderman’s fifth collection of poems, Self Portrait of Icarus as a Country on Fire will be published by Red Hen Press in 2024. He is also the editor of the anthology Queer: A Reader for Writers (Oxford UP 2016); his book of essays Nothingism: Poetry at the End of Print Culture will be published by the University of Michigan Press Poets on Poetry imprint in 2025. His poems and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including The Penguin Book of the Sonnet, and three installments of Best American Poetry. His awards include the Emily Dickinson Award from the Poetry Society of America, the Jerome J. Shestack Award from The American Poetry Review, and a Fulbright Fellowship from the Fulbright Foundation. He is longtime co-host of the podcast Painted Bride Quarterly Slush Pile and has been a guest host for The Slowdown. He is Professor of English at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and teaches in the MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College.

Christian Teresi is the author of What Monsters You Make of Them (forthcoming in fall 2024 from Red Hen Press). His poems, essays, and translations have appeared in many journals, including AGNI, The American Poetry Review, Blackbird, The Kenyon Review, Literary Hub, and Narrative. He lives in Washington, DC where he works on international education and public diplomacy initiatives. Read more about him at christianteresi.com.

Vroman's Bookstore: Dan Jones, in conversation with Grace McKagan, discuss Henry V
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England’s greatest medieval king.

In 1413, when Henry V ascended to the English throne, his kingdom was hopelessly torn apart by political faction and partisanship. Public finances and law and order were in a state of crisis. Pirates tormented the coast; plots, conspiracies, and heresy threatened society. The lingering effects of the worst pandemic in human history continued to menace daily life. And then, in less than ten years, Henry turns it all around.
By common consensus in his day, and for hundreds of years afterward, Henry was the greatest medieval king that ever lived. Through skillful leadership, unwavering vision, and seemingly sheer force of personality, he managed to catapult his realm into the greatest triumphs it has ever achieved: he united the political community behind the crown, renewed the justice system, and revived England’s maritime dominance. And then there are his military achievements in France, most notably the resounding, against-the-odds victory at Agincourt. He was tough, lucky, intelligent, farsighted, and cultured. But he was also, at times, cold, callous, violent, by instinct a traditionalist, and even a reactionary. A historical titan, his legacy over the years has become a complicated one.
As an exceptional leader, Henry V transcends the Middle Ages which produced him, and his life story has much to teach us today. Drawing on the latest scholarship and writing with his characteristic wit and style, Dan Jones examines the king’s legendary life—and he puts Henry’s claim to greatness very vigorously to the test.

Vroman's Bookstore: Maha Abouelenein discusses 7 Rules of Self Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own You Future
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Embrace the journey of self-reliance with global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein as she shows you how to deploy your greatest asset—yourself—to achieve your dreams and beyond.
In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty, mastering self-reliance is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Maha Abouelenein is a strategic communication and personal branding expert who has been instrumental in orchestrating transformations for clients that include global corporate giants, high-growth startups, sports organizations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals.
Whether you’re launching a business, pivoting in your career, or seeking personal fulfillment, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance provides a robust framework for navigating the demands of contemporary life while equipping you with the tools to thrive in today’s AI-enhanced, tumultuous landscape.

Ice House Comedy: Finesse Mitchell and Tisha Campbell
2024-10-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Finesse Mitchell and Tisha Campbell. Live in the Legendary Room! The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Adam Ferrara, Jared Goldstein, Jonathan Kite
2024-10-10 21:00 - 22:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Adam Ferrara, Jared Goldstein, and Jonathan Kite. Live in the California Room. The show Starts at 9PM. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Pasadena Walking Tours: Haunted Pasadena, 36 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready to explore Pasadena’s most haunted spots on a thrilling Pasadena Walking Tours. Meet the phantoms that roam the city’s alleyways, haunt the Playhouse theater, and linger in hidden corridors and back rooms. Uncover unexplained mysteries and dark dealings that have shaped Pasadena’s past on this eerie nighttime adventure through Playhouse Village and Old Pasadena. Purchase your ticket for this tour at pasadenawalkingtours.com.

Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Jason Reynolds discusses Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…:A LOVE Story
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds tackles it—you know…it—from the guy’s perspective in this unfiltered and undeniably sweet stream-of-consciousness story of a teen boy about to experience a huge first.
Twenty-four months ago: Neon gets chased by a dog all around the parking lot of a church. Not his finest moment. And one he would have loved to forget if it weren’t for the dog’s owner: Aria. Dressed in sweats, a t-shirt, and hair in a ponytail. Aria. Way more than fine.
Twenty-four weeks ago: Neon’s dad insists on talking to him about tenderness and intimacy. Neon and Aria are definitely in love, and while they haven’t taken that next big step…yet, they’ve started talking about…that.
Twenty-four days ago: Neon’s mom finds her—gulp—bra in his room. Hey! No judging! Those hook thingies are complicated! So he’d figured he’d better practice, what with the big day only a month away.
Twenty-four minutes ago: Neon leaves his shift at work at his dad’s bingo hall, making sure to bring some chicken tenders for Aria. They’re not candlelight and they definitely aren’t caviar, but they are her favorite.
And right this second? Neon is locked in Aria’s bathroom, completely freaking out because twenty-four seconds from now he and Aria are about to…about to… Well, they won’t do anything if he can’t get out of his own head (all the advice, insecurities, and what-ifs) and out of this bathroom!
Note: the subject matter of this book contains PG-13 material and is not recommended for the youngest of readers.
**All tickets include a signed copy of Twenty-Four Seconds From Now . . .: A LOVE Story as well as admittance to the meet and greet line for a photo with Jason!

Ice House Comedy: Angelo Colina (En Espanol)
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy present Angelo Colina en Espanol. Live in the Legendary Room. The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime presents: Laura Obuobi discusses What Love Looks Like
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
From Laura Obuobi, author of Black Gold and NAACP Image Award nominee, and illustrator Anna Cunha comes a whimsical bedtime story about the love between a Black father and his daughter. This tender tale with lush natural imagery and pure Black joy captures love’s vastness, showing us its greatest form is often the one between parent and child.
One question must be answered before Afia can slip into a peaceful sleep: What does love look like? With the companionship of her loving papa, Afia journeys to find love and learns that it is the warmth of the sun’s hugs, the brook’s soothing song, and other mesmerizing gifts of nature. But Afia’s quest also teaches her that she may not have to go too far to see the emotion at the heart of the world’s wonders.

Vroman's Bookstore: Horror for Young Audiences: featuring Moss Lawton and Aaron Alexovich, in conversation with Justine Pucella Winans
2024-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join Vroman’s Bookstore along with children’s authors Moss Lawton and Aaron Alexovic for a discussion on Horror for Young Audiences. This event is kid-friendly and will include a book signing. Books are available for purchase at Vroman’s Event Calendar.

USC PAM: Free 2nd Sunday@PAM: Art and Science Collide!
2024-10-13 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
USC Pacific Asia Museum invites everyone to experiment with art materials and think like a scientist, inspired by the special exhibition, Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey. Discover traditional mediums in new ways, enjoy a special opera performance exploring the science of sound, hear from student educators about the exhibition, participate in storytime, and more! This FREE program is open to all ages.
Schedule of Activities:

11:00am – 3:00pm: Experimental painting with Barnsdall Arts
11:00am – 3:00pm: Collaborative experimentation with artist Ching Ching Cheng
11:00am – 3:00pm: Altadena Libraries Curiosity Connection Mobile
12:00pm: Storytime
12:30pm: Spotlight Talk with USC Museums Student Educators
1:00pm: Opera performance by Xiao-Ling Wang
2:30pm: Spotlight Talk with USC Museums Student Educators

Timed tickets are required for entrance to the exhibition, with 60-minute time slots available. Reservations are highly recommended, as limited same-day tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A ticket to Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey includes access to all galleries and activities. To reserve your free ticket, call 626-787-2680 during museum hours.

Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Ai, in conversation with Oliver Wang, discuss New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Fifty years of the Vietnamese Diaspora as seen through the New Wave movement, showing how young Vietnamese refugees in Orange County found rebellion and reinvention through music, fashion, and community.
As Vietnamese refugees sought safety in the United States in the wake of the fall of Saigon, a generation of Vietnamese teenagers and young adults struggled to adjust to a new life in America. Many of these young people in Southern California found a new life and a new identity in New Wave music, a type of Euro Disco that became enormously popular in this community. New Wave: Rebellion and Reinvention in the Vietnamese Diaspora celebrates the rebellion, reinvention, and rebirth of joy in this young generation in cultural limbo. Featuring essays from prominent Vietnamese scholars, critics, and stars, New Wave explores how music, fashion, and rebellion can be a force for healing. New Wave is a love letter to the first generation of Vietnamese punks and rebels who came of age in the 1980s.

Boston Court Pasadena: Kirsten Ashley Wiest
2024-10-13 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Coloratura soprano Kirsten Ashley Wiest brings a program rich with classical and contemporary opera to the Boston Court stage, including pieces by Debussy, Strauss, Clara, and Robert Schumann and innovative duets by Kaija Saariaho.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Coloratura soprano, Kirsten Ashley Wiest, sings the classical music of today. Her unique voice has captivated composers worldwide, resulting in over 60 premiere performances. She has sung with the GRAMMY-winning Partch ensemble, Bang on a Can All-Stars, and musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, for film scores including The Unholy and the Conjuring series, and recordings on Centaur Records and Sony Classical, among others. Kirsten holds a DMA from UC San Diego and MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. She teaches voice at San Bernardino Valley College and UC Riverside.

Retro Replay: 1999 The Year That Changed Cinema: All About My Mother (R)
2024-10-15 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark Theatre Pasadena presents Retro Replay, a weekly series of modern and vintage film favorites screened every Tuesday night. This October enjoy: 1999 The Year That Changed Cinema—or see it for the first time!

ArtNight Pasadena
2024-10-18 18:00 - 22:00
Experience ArtNight Pasadena on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 6-10 pm. Enjoy an evening of free performances, admission, and shuttle service to 14 arts and cultural organizations throughout the City.

Third@First Concerts: Forrest Robinson and Friends
2024-10-19 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 Concert, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner Forrest Robinson. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Robinson will showcase his extraordinary talent in this special performance on the Colorado Patio.

Boston Court Pasadena: Remembering: Meena Malik & Aristides Rivas
2024-10-19 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Remembering takes audiences on a captivating journey as Aristides and Meena reconnect with the folk and pop songs that held a special place in their heart during their youth in their native Venezuela and Japan. The performance transitions seamlessly from these nostalgic tunes to classical music repertoire as Aristides and Meena invite the audience to explore the power of music and storytelling by sharing their own journey of immigration, parenthood, and reconnecting with their identities.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Aristides Rivas Bio
A unique mix of talents, Grammy nominated cellist Aristides Rivas embodies a rich culture from South America and combines it with a western European repertoire to delight audiences. The exquisite balance of sounds, storytelling, and sometimes flavors, invites you to a new experience of live concerts. Rivas’ multi-style career has brought him to share the stage with world renown artists such as latin jazz legend Paquito D’Rivera, Yo-Yo Ma, and jazz virtuosic guitarist Julian Lage. He has performed at a wide range of international music venues and festivals such as Caramoor Music Festival, Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall, Newport and Montreal Jazz Festivals, the Barbican in England, Sejong Center in South Korea, and Teatro Colon in Argentina, among many others. Rivas serves as a cello faculty at California Baptist University. For more information, visit www.aristidesrivas.com

Drawn2Art Pasadena: Halloween Camp
2024-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Drawn2art, 20 S. Oakland, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Drawn2Art Pasadena is offering Halloween Camp! Kids will learn how to sculpt and paint their own haunted houses! Be sure to pre-register online as this event is sure to sell out!

Halloween Camp at Drawn2Art
2024-10-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Drawn2art, 20 S. Oakland, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get into the Halloween spirit with Drawn2Art Pasadena’s Halloween Camp! Join Drawn2art for an exciting camp in which students get to sculpt, paint, and draw their favorite Halloween characters. Sign up for Halloween Camp online at Drawn2art Pasadena or call to reserve a spot at 626-577-7802.
