L is a stoner with social anxiety, Harold is an aspiring ballerina, and their mother is a woman from another time. Driven by archaic dreams for her children, all Mamma wants is for a man to marry L to rescue the family from financial ruin. So when a big, burly traveler turns up at their […]
A mythic, propulsive novel about the tangled fates of a matriarchal crime family in Maine. Your ancestors breathe through you. Sometimes, they call for vengeance. Babs Dionne, proud Franco-American, doting grandmother, and vicious crime matriarch, rules her small town of Waterville, Maine, with an iron fist. She controls the flow of drugs into Little Canada […]
Famed comedian DL Hughley is bringing a one-of-a-kind residency to the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, CA this summer. Billed as “Wednesdays at the DL with DL Hughley and Friends”, the show will be a weekly show every Wednesday night at 8:00pm. Hosted by DL himself, the night will feature a variety of hilarious comedians, both established and upcoming. LIVE IN THE LEGENDARY ROOM! Ice House doors open at 7:00pm. […]
A stunning portrait of our vast, dynamic, and mysterious universe . . . as seen through the lenses of astronomy and art What is our place in the universe? Where do art and science overlap? How can we use these disciplines to better understand the universe, and how do they help us shape our reality? […]
Inspired by a true literary mystery, New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter’s search for them both. In 1927, eight-year-old Clara Harrington’s magical childhood shatters when her mother, renowned author, Bronwyn Newcastle Fordham, disappears off the coast […]
Please note: an RSVP does not guarantee seating if we reach capacity. Please plan on arriving early. A purchase of the book from Vroman's is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. Image Bestselling Rebel of the Sands author Alwyn Hamilton is back with a glittering fantasy thriller about a glamorous media darling, a surprise […]
Ice House Comedy Club presents Adrienne I. Al M. Jodi M. Bassem Y. Live in the Legendary Room. Ice House doors open at 6:30pm. The show Starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.
Ice House Comedy presents DoKnow & Concrete. LIVE IN THE CALIFORNIA ROOM! **21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat in the showroom** DoKnow is a young comedian who made his rise throughInstagram/TikTok videos and took over the internet. Most known for his funny, crazy thoughts on real life situations, relationships, and more. He's also […]
Ice House Comedy presents DoKnow & Concrete! Live in the Califrornia Room! 2-drink minimum required!
The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: The Bunny Rabbit Show by Sandra Boynton. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy the story, craft activities, creative movement, and a mini-concert!
A purchase of the book from Vroman's is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. "Stephen Witt's deep reporting shines through every page of The Thinking Machine. The result is a page-turning biography of perhaps the most consequential CEO and company in the world." --David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of Range Nvidia […]
A breathtaking, joy-filled novel about the people we love, the secrets we keep, and the enduring power of family, from the bestselling author of The Unsinkable Greta James. "A glorious novel of love in all its forms--familial, romantic, lost, and found. Jennifer E. Smith is a ray of literary sunshine."--Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street […]
The Huntington Health mobile blood donation team is pop-up at Vroman's Bookstore get out and donate blood! Thursday, April 10 – 9am – 3:30pm Vroman’s Book Store 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101 Please scan the QR code to sign up.
Join Pasadena Heritage for an evening celebrating the legacy of Dr. Robert Winter, a renowned architectural historian and advocate for historic preservation. This year’s lecture will highlight the enduring significance of historic tile, including the iconic work of Ernest Batchelder and recent efforts to rescue and preserve these artistic treasures. Our featured speakers include: Anuja […]
ADMISSION: Admission is free. Reservations required. RSVP DESCRIPTION: In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by L.A.–based art historian Danielle Shang, artists Young Joon Kwak, Rafa Esparza, and Jennifer Ling Datchuk will share insights into their creative processes and discuss how they push the boundaries of traditional art forms through the innovative use of unique and unusual materials, as well as the […]
Oh La La Restaurant and Bakery invites guests to an afternoon of exceptional sparkling wines, laughter, and great company on Saturday, April 12, from 4–6 PM. Hosted by beloved sommelier Matteo—known for his fun anecdotes, cool wine facts, and signature French-Italian charm—this lively tasting offers a sparkling experience like no other. Guests will enjoy pours […]
Join USC Pacific Asia Museum for a fun afternoon of activities designed by the USC PAM Teen Ambassadors! Enjoy artmaking, anime portraits, live music, and more. Snap a photo at our custom photo booth and go on a gallery scavenger hunt. FREE boba milk tea while supplies last! Don’t miss your chance to see our […]
Come to the magical Blinn House for The Mad Hatter’s Tea with Alice and her Looking Glass friends. It will include a fantasy tea party for two filled with gourmet tea time foods, tea/lemonade, sweets, a photobooth, magic, costumed characters, and stories served up with whimsy. Family Memberships and Golden Tickets get early ticket-buying opportunities—no discounts are […]
A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Celebrated Easter is another charming picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines springtime celebration from creatures all across the animal kingdom - making it a perfect gift for Easter baskets. What if animals did what YOU do? Colt would weave a basket of […]
Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering 6-foot-5 righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts…and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues […]
A young, gay, autistic travel writer takes a head-spinning detour when murder and romance unbalance his well-planned life and career in this fun, quirky debut mystery . . . For twenty-four-year-old Oliver Popp, autism is just another fact of life. As long as Oliver sticks to a comfortable itinerary planned well in advance, he gets […]
A social media influencer's empire is burned to the ground--literally. The top suspects? The five daughters who made her famous. "A witty and razor-sharp whodunit that will leave you both satisfied and challenged . . . A gorgeous, gloriously scathing story."--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date What do you really know about […]
Join Monarca Sol Collective Saturday, April 19, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Monarca Sol Collective (Pasadena, CA) for a sacred gathering where storytelling, reflection, and zine-making become tools for healing. Explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, honoring the people, places, and practices that nourish us. This is more than a workshop—it’s a ceremony of […]
S is For is an investigation by poet William Archila of the Central American migrant crisis haunted by the past of the civil war in El Salvador, the meanings of family spirits, and trees disappearing to urban sprawl--always wielding the voice of the immigrant, the refugee, and the ever-present exile as a weapon against invisibility […]
First United Methodist Church presents Third@First: Observance Through Music. Intimate and meditative, three unaccompanied Bach Cello Suites will be played by three LA leading cellists to observe the holy weekend.
Hello You're Welcome teams up with @girl.dinner.la to present an intimate sit-down dining experience in celebration of spring and new beginnings. Girl Dinner creates space for women and non-binary folks to forge meaningful friendships over a shared meal. Proceeds from the evening will support @altadenabev as they work toward reopening after the Eaton Fire—an essential […]
Please note: Emily Henry will not be in attendance for this event. (You should still come though!) Join Vroman's Bookstore for a fun-filled night as we celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s latest book, Great Big Beautiful Life! We will kick off the night at 6 pm with activities, with raffles through the evening, and […]
Janet Klien and bassist Marquis Howell, of the inimitable "Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys,” along with Ian’s widow, Regina Whitcomb, will review the life and music of Altadena’s own Ian Whitcomb on the anniversary of his passing. An alumnus of the British Invasion, with his 1965 song You Turn Me On reaching #8 on the Billboard […]
The recent fires have had a profound impact on our communities, altering landscapes and erasing parts of our shared history. Join Pasadena Heritage for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon at Blinn House on April 26 to help document and preserve what was lost. Participants will upload photos, expand articles, and create new Wikipedia pages about the fire’s […]
Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe (Books for a Better Earth) by Teddi Lynn Chichester We all need safe places to live and safe paths to travel. Animals, too. Meet the people who are stitching the planet's habitats back together. An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 Let’s explore together how […]
Named for the Pasadena Playhouse, a renowned live theater venue since 1925, this area has been a cultural hub since the 1920s. On this walking tour, you’ll learn about some of Pasadena's first Art Deco buildings, the impact of burgeoning car culture on the city's development, and the use of decorative ceramic tiles in architecture. […]
One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams. Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now. This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now […]
A small-town waitress and a big-city Broadway press agent swap homes to escape the messiness of their personal lives, only to find new purpose--and new love. Tatum Ward and Eleanor Chapman lead totally opposite lives. Tatum's never left her Midwestern hometown. She resides in a quaint guest cottage on her parents' property while working part-time […]
Playhouse Village Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to A Night Out in Playhouse Village this spring at the legendary Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena – an evening for the community to come together and enjoy comedy, food, silent and live auctions. This event is made possible through the generosity of our host Johnny […]
Learn to crochet a stylish cotton bucket hat! The pattern is 10560 Crochet Bucket Hat by Sirdar.60 Prior Experience Required: Single crochet stitch. (If you are rusty on this basic skill, please book a class with Janna prior to the first session. It will not be taught as a part of the workshop.)
📚 Founded in 2012, LitFest in the Dena connects the Pasadena, Altadena, and greater Los Angeles communities through a free literary festival celebrating local authors and the written word. ✍️✨ Events include panel discussions, readings, author talks, workshops, and literary performances that engage, challenge, and inspire. Don’t miss this vibrant community experience—see the full schedule […]
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