Playhouse Village Association

Boston Court Pasadena: A Going Away Party Play
2024-10-19 20:00, 2024-10-21 20:00, 2024-10-25 20:00, 2024-10-26 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

Retro Replay: 1999 The Year That Changed Cinema: Election (R)
2024-10-22 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!

Boston Court Pasadena: Jessica Fichot
2024-10-26 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
From her original French chansons to 1940s Shanghai jazz and multilingual folk, chanteuse and songwriter Jessica Fichot presents her unexpected and diverse repertoire of music from around the world, inspired by her own multicultural heritage.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Accompanied by her accordion, toy piano, and fiery band, singer/songwriter Jessica Fichot draws from her French, Chinese, and American heritage to create an intoxicating program of French chanson, 1940s Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk. With 3 acclaimed albums under her belt, Jessica has charmed audiences around the world – performing her lively songs at concert halls, festivals and clubs in China, Mexico, Canada and across the US and Western Europe. Featuring scorching performances from her bandmates on clarinet/sax, upright bass and guitar, as well as her own beautiful, clear vocals in French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English, Fichot’s music is truly a dazzling trans-world journey.

Bark in the Park: Howl-O-Ween
2024-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Everyone’s favorite Halloween-themed dog “pawty” is back at Playhouse Village Park! Bark in the Park, presented by the Playhouse Village Foundation, returns with a festive costume parade, prizes, treat stations, pup bites, photo-ops, and more fun activities for dogs and their humans. Dogs and their humans are invited to flaunt their scariest, cutest, and most creative Halloween costumes at the Bark in the Park Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded for Best Small Dog Costume, Best Big Dog Costume, and Best Group Costume—perfect for multiple dogs or a human-and-dog duo!

Car Halloween Party
2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Artisanal Goods by Car, 1009 E Colorado Blvd, pasadena, Ca, 91101
Artisanal Goods by Car invites you to join them for a CAR Halloween Party! Prepare for an evening filled with dancing, costumes, and community fun. Enjoy a costume contest, live music, DJ performances, delicious croissants and coffee, and an exclusive sneak peek at their November offerings. It’s going to be a night of excitement, great memories, and incredible costumes. Don’t miss out on the festivities!

Spooky Slow-Flow
2024-10-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready to namaslay on Halloween night with Spooky Slow-Flow at Archetype Yoga! Flow through the night with a Monster Mash playlist, enjoy free Halloween treats, and experience a class set against atmospheric Halloween lights. Drop into the Archetype boutique and get an exclusive 10% off Tarot Cards! Be sure to reserve a spot on Eventbrite!

The Mixx Pasadena: Halloween
2024-10-31 20:00 - 23:30 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The MIXX Pasadena is hosting a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween bash with the spookiest grooves all night long! Get ready for a Freaky and Ghouly Live Music Video Mixx Show on the largest LED wall in town, along with live music tributes by DELIRIO performing favorite Flashback Hits. Enjoy 2×1 drinks all night and take part in a funtastic costume contest with exciting prizes!

Vroman's Bookstore: M.T. Anderson discusses Nicked
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
From the award-winning and bestselling author of Feed comes a raucous and slyly funny adult fiction debut. Based on a bizarre but true quest to steal the mystical corpse of a long-dead saint, Nicked is a fantastical, genre-defying, and delightfully queer historical romp.
The year is 1087, and a pox is sweeping through the Italian city of Bari. When a lowly monk is visited by Saint Nicholas in his dreams, he interprets the vision as a call to serve the sick. But his superiors, and the power brokers they serve, have different plans for the tender-hearted Brother Nicephorus.
Enter Tyun, a charismatic treasure hunter renowned for “liberating” holy relics from their tombs. Tyun says that the seven-hundred-year-old bones of Saint Nicholas are rumored to weep a mysterious liquid that can heal the sick. For the humble price of a small fortune, he will steal the bones and deliver them to Bari, curing the plague and restoring glory to the fallen city. And Nicephorus, the “dreamer,” will be his guide.
What follows is a heist for the ages, as Nicephorus is swept away on strange tides, and alongside even stranger bedfellows, to commit sacrilegious theft. Based on real historical accounts, Nicked is a swashbuckling saga, a medieval novel noir, a meditation on the miraculous, and a monastic meet-cute, filled with wide-eyed wonder at the world that awaits beyond our own borders.

Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: The Little Old Woman Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
2024-11-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.
And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.
A classic and fun Halloween read-aloud story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.

Vroman's Bookstore: Julie Schnieders discusses A Hunt for Bugs!
2024-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
What is Charlie to do on a rainy day after his iPad no longer works? Bored, Charlie wants magic, adventure, and even to slay a dragon When a rainbow suddenly appears, Charlie steps outside to take a sensory journey through his neighborhood discovering the sights, sounds, and smell of nature. On his walk, Charlie learns much more about the world around him than he would have just playing video games.
About the Author:
Julie Schnieders grew up in South Pasadena, California, where her family settled over 100 years ago. As a child, her parents took her hiking in the local mountains and on vacation at the beach where she collected seashells by the dozens. Her dad owned an ice cream business and candy shop—a child’s dream! Her early childhood memories fostered in her a love of nature, exploration, and of course, a sweet tooth!
Julie has written freelance stories for The Tidings, Angelus News, and Quarterly Magazine. She also taught elementary school, which piqued her interest in children’s books.
Today, Julie calls Northwest Montana home where her adventure continues. The beauty of wildlife, starry skies, and the great outdoors inspire her to write stories about how nature cultivates the creativity and curiosity of children of all ages.
Julie is a wife and mother of two grown children. She is still on the hunt for the next great story.

Vroman's Bookstore: Aaron Carnes, in conversation with Dan Ozzi, discusses In Defense of Ska: Expanded 2nd Edition
2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
With an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis, music journalist and ‘In Defense of Ska’ podcast creator/host Aaron Carnes presents the case that ska never died, by jumping headfirst into ska’s “lost years,” i.e., the period after the ’90s third-wave ska boom.
New topics covered include LA’s ongoing vibrant traditional ska scene and how young Latinos are keeping the ska torch aflame, how the devastation of Hurricane Katrina inadvertently kicked off a thriving scene focused on keeping community alive in New Orleans, a deep review of Christian ska group Five Iron Frenzy, who broke a Kickstarter record in the ’10s while making progressive activists out of their fan base, a close inspection of a hipster rocksteady scene in Brooklyn that grew so popular it nearly kicked off a nationwide revival, and more secret ska past revelations with none other than Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump—who has a story that, up until recently, was carefully guarded.
Plus, the book re-explores several bands featured in the first edition, revealing new layers and more details about all the bands fans love, like Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Operation Ivy, the Slackers, Hepcat, Mephiskapheles, and Reel Big Fish. With 30,000 additional words, this is the complete ska package.

Landmark Theatres Pasadena: Retro Replay: Harold and Maude
2024-11-05 19:00 | Landmark Theatre, 673 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Landmark Theatres Pasadena presents Retro Replay, a weekly series showcasing modern and vintage film favorites. With films so satisfying, they’re returning to the big screen for audiences to enjoy again—or experience for the first time! Each month’s thematic program features a new film every Tuesday.

Vroman's Bookstore: Pete the Cat's Awesomely Groovy Octoberpalooza Storytime
2024-11-06 11:00 - 11:45 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pete the Cat has lots of fans
Of his groovy buttons, and his cool, cat dance.
After reading books
About Pete and his friends, activities begin when Storytime ends.
Cat-eared hats
Will make you look like Pete.
Stay in lines
Makes your artwork look neat!
NOTE: Though Pete himself will not appear
YOU’LL look like Pete
Wearing your cool, blue, pointy ears!
Storytime will follow a few SONGS WITH MISS MARIE! Be sure to arrive at 11AM to catch our new Storytime sensation!

Vroman’s Ed - Bonsai Workshop with Daniel Deephouse
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Daniel brings more than 40 years experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia, the UK and the US.
You’ll repot, trim and wire your own Japanese garden! Part of our ongoing Bonsai series, Daniel will take you through the process of creating and caring for your very own Bonsai. We provide all the supplies you need, you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We can’t wait to meet you.
This month’s plant selection is Juniper Nana.
Daniel fell in love with the art when his Oma (grandmother) Elizabeth Deephouse introduced him to it when he was eight. He loves to share his passion with anyone interested in learning. Daniel currently volunteers to help maintain the Bonsai collection at the Huntington Gardens and the Lake Balboa Japanese Garden. He also tends to private collections in the Los Angeles area and styles private trees. You can see some of his work at www.deephouselandscaping.com
This class will be held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.

Vroman's Bookstore: Jesse Katz, in conversation with Héctor Tobar, discusses The Rent Collectors: Exploitation, Murder, and Redemption in Immigrant LA
2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Baby-faced teen Giovanni Macedo is desperate to find belonging in one of LA’s most predatory gangs, the Columbia Lil Cycos—so desperate that he agrees to kill an undocumented Mexican street vendor. The vendor, Francisco Clemente, had been refusing to give in to the gang’s shakedown demands. But Giovanni botches the hit, accidentally killing a newborn instead. The overlords who rule the Lil Cycos from a Supermax prison 1,000 miles away must be placated and Giovanni is lured across the border where, in turn, the gang botches his killing. And so, incredibly, Giovanni rises from the dead, determined to both seek redemption for his unforgivable crime and take down the gang who drove him to do it.

With The Rent Collectors, Jesse Katz has built a teeth clenching and breathless narrative that explicates the difficult and proud lives of undocumented black market workers who are being extorted by the gangs and fined by the city of LA—in other words, exploited by two sets of rent collectors.

Pasadena Heritage: Craftsman Expo
2024-11-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Pasadena Heritage, The Blinn House 160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, 91101, United States
Pasadena Heritage invites everyone to explore the enduring influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Pasadena during Preservation Pasadena Part III – Timeless Treasures: The Lasting Influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement on November 9th and 10th.
This special weekend will include guided walking and bus tours through historic neighborhoods, showcasing the beautiful architecture and craftsmanship of the era. Expert speakers and panel discussions at the historic Blinn House in the heart of Playhouse Village will offer insights into the movement’s lasting impact on local design and culture.

Vroman's Bookstore: Molly Ruttan, in conversation with Stacy Lynn Carroll, discusses The Yowlers
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice
The Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles, Mama yells, Sara and Sonya bicker, and the baby fusses day and night. They’re so used to being grumpy that when their new neighbors smile at them, the Yowlers are puzzled and are immediately suspicious. And when the new kids ask Sara and Sonya to play? Well, that’s just plain odd. Then again, it does feel good to be treated kindly . . . and all of a sudden the sisters start acting nicer themselves, causing Mama and Papa to wonder if they’re coming down with something. But as it turns out, even the smallest acts of kindness can be powerful. The weather may have been stormy— but there is friendliness is in the forecast!

Vroman's Bookstore: Nov 09 Allen Zadoff in conversation with Yehudi Mercado, discusses The Donut Prince of New York
2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Eugene Guterman’s junior year in high school is off to a rocky start. No love life, no new theater production, and if his mother has her way, no more of his favorite comfort food—donuts. Eugene would just as soon spend the year playing small, but that’s hard to do when you’re the biggest kid in your class.
Things change when he accidentally tackles the school’s star quarterback and Coach sees the possibilities and recruits the plus-size playwright onto the varsity football team. Eugene is suddenly catapulted into the world of the “The Pops,” the exclusive clique of popular athletes known for their parties and dating scene. Best of all is the new and mysterious girl Daisy who seems to be noticing him.
Then Eugene discovers that life at the top is more complicated than he imagined— there’s pressure to excel, to fit in, and to uphold a certain image—and Eugene misses his former life and his old friends. Can he find the courage to give it all up, write something real, and maybe, just maybe, be the big guy who actually gets the girl?

Boston Court: NTL: Primie Facie
2024-11-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross-examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof, and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Boston Court: NTL Present Laughter
2024-11-09 19:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic, and soul-searching. Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire, and loneliness.

Boston Court: Chris Castro
2024-11-09 20:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Dubbed “the new Colossus of sound,” award-winning composer and double bassist Chris Castro will premiere a solo piece by composer Phil Acimovic alongside his own compositions for an inventive evening of new music.

Tepito Coffee: Homie2Homie
2024-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Tepito Coffee, 695 E Colorado Blvd 695 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Tepito Coffee invites the community to a special Homie 2 Homie event featuring inspiring insights on entrepreneurship and business. 🌟 Guest speakers Ana Pompa Alarcón of Founders Registry, along with Tepito Coffee co-owners Jose Arellano and Mike de la Rocha, will share their experiences in launching and growing a business. ☕️ Attendees will gain valuable financial basics and connect with these remarkable business leaders.

USC PAM: FREE Second Saturday: Silk Road
2024-11-10 11:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The USC Pacific Asia Museum invites the community to its fourth annual celebration of the Silk Road, spotlighting the vibrant history of food and spice trade along this ancient route. Attendees can look forward to crafting unique food sculptures, painting with spices, enjoying traditional Chinese dance and music, listening to captivating stories, and experiencing the rich history of tea in a special tasting workshop. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Crossroads: Exploring the Silk Road Gallery and immerse themselves in the special exhibition Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey for a journey through art and history.
Free admission all day for all ages!

Schedule of Activities:

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Food Sculpture with Barnsdall Arts
11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Painting with Spices
12:00 pm – Storytime
12:30 pm – Performance by USC Traditional Chinese Dance and USC Eastern Chamber Music Club
1:30 pm – Tea Workshop with Callisto Tea House
2:30 pm – Spotlight Talk with USC Museums Student Educators
Timed tickets are required for entrance into the exhibition. 60-minute time slots offered. Reservations are highly recommended. Limited same-day tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
A ticket to Cai: Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey includes access to all galleries and activities. Your ticket gives you access to enter the exhibition at your reserved time, but you may enter the museum for activities before your reserved time.
To reserve your free ticket, call 626-787-2680 during museum operating hours.

Vroman's Bookstore Nancy Redd, in conversation with Michaela Pereira, discusses The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A revolutionary health resource for young adults of all genders to understand, appreciate, and take care of their bodies, with color photos throughout
How can the savviest and most connected generation in history have no photographic guide to puberty? Until now! The Real Body Manual is a comprehensive health and wellness guidebook for all genders—from the author of the ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller Body Drama. Inspired by her own kids entering the tween and teen years, Nancy Redd has crafted a uniquely inclusive book that offers a factual and candid approach to the complex and often confusing body issues that all young people face. This go-to resource or all types of developing bodies contains medically vetted, relatable advice alongside full-color photographic references.
The Real Body Manual is for curious readers from puberty and beyond and is a conversation starter for parents, caregivers, uncles and aunts, older siblings, counselors, teachers, and health professionals—essentially anyone who would like to more fully understand and effectively relate to the body-image and self-discovery challenges faced by the young people in their life.
Created with today’s open-minded and diverse kids in mind, this book tackles acne, body odor, constipation and diarrhea, chests and breasts, dandruff, sleep hygiene, sexual health, self-care, and so much more in a judgment-free and gender-neutral way. The Real Body Manual is the encouraging book that modern young adults are waiting for—and an eye-opening book their parents are likely to learn from, too!
Nancy Redd is a New York Times bestselling author, health journalist, and on-air host whose latest book, THE REAL BODY MANUAL, is a uniquely photographic head-to-toe health and wellness book for all people from puberty on up that BookRiot calls “ready to support literally any human who wants to learn more about bodies.” Called “the perfect combination of style and substance” by Essence magazine, Redd, a mother of two, has dedicated her publishing career to body positivity and inclusive representation.
Michaela Pereira is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning three decades. Most recently she hosted FOX 11’s daily flagship program “Good Day LA.” Additionally, Michaela hosted her own daily national eponymously named show on CNN’s sister station HLN, and was a longtime member of the KTLA morning news team and host of CNN’s “New Day”.
