Latest Events in Pasadena(May Updated)

Patrick Renna, best known for his role in the 1993 filmThe Sandlot, offers baseball-themed anecdotes and affirmations. Heartfelt reminders that life's a marathon, not a sprint, may be familiar, but many young readers will find them revelatory. The author also stresses that failure is just as much a part of life as success, encourages children to embrace individuality and work hard despite being the underdog, and emphasizes that practice shows commitment and prepares you for the big game or the test. All these lessons will be relatable to young people, and many are supported by real-life stories: basketball superstar Michael Jordan's short-lived stint in minor league baseball, an unexpected victory during Game One of the 2015 World Series, and Renna's willingness to swallow his fear when, as a young teen, he was handed a new script just an hour before shooting a pivotal scene inThe Sandlot. Each tidbit stands alone, but taken together, all 20 tenets provide a lively road map to life. The colorful spot art features images of diverse young baseball players, plus some visually appealing double-page spreads filled with movement and action. White space is used thoughtfully, allowing readers to reflect on how these words of wisdom might apply to them. A solid base hit, with guidance on the great American pastime--and life itself. Information Source: Vroman's Bookstore | eventbrite

What is the difference between men and women? Join PEN America in partnership with Vroman’s Bookstore for a special conversation with PEN America President and bestselling author, Jennifer Finney Boylan, on her new book– CLEAVAGE: MEN, WOMEN, AND THE SPACE BETWEEN US. Finney Boylan’s new book not only examines the divisions—as well as the common ground—between the genders, but also serves as a reflection on her own experiences, both difficult and joyful, as a transgender American. With Boylan’s trademark humor and poignancy, CLEAVAGE is a sharp, witty, and captivating look at the triumphs and losses of a life lived in two genders. Don’t miss this illuminating conversation between Finney Boylan and award-winning author, Colm Tóibín, as they discuss a hope for a future in which we all have the freedom to live joyfully as men, as women, and in the space between us. This program is co-presented with Vroman's Bookstore. Information Source: PEN America | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2025 Old Line Wiffle Season! Get ready for a summer filled with wiffleball fun in Pasadena! Join us for a season of exciting games, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this event is perfect for players of all skill levels. Grab your friends, put together a team, and come out to the field to swing for the fences. With a laid-back atmosphere and plenty of laughs, the Old Line Wiffle Season is the place to be for wiffleball enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the action - mark your calendars and get ready to play ball in 2025! Information Source: Old Line Wiffle Club | eventbrite

The kaleidoscopic follow-up to the bestsellingDetransition, Baby In this collection of one novel and three novellas, Torrey Peters’s keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. In Stag Dance, the titular novel, a group of restless lumberjacks working in an illegal winter logging outfit plan a dance that some of them will volunteer to attend as women. When the broadest, strongest, plainest of the axmen announces his intention to dance as a woman, he finds himself caught in a strange rivalry with a pretty young jack, provoking a cascade of obsession, jealousy, and betrayal that will culminate on the big night in an astonishing vision of gender and transition. Three startling novellas surround Stag Dance: “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” imagines a gender apocalypse brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend. In “The Chaser,” a secret romance between roommates at a Quaker boarding school brings out intrigue and cruelty. In the last novella, “The Masker,” a party weekend on the Las Vegas strip turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between two guides: a handsome mystery man who objectifies her in thrilling ways, or a cynical veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood. Acidly funny and breathtaking in its scope, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan, Stag Dance provokes, unsettles, and delights. About the authorTorrey Petersis the bestselling author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and was named one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize, a finalist for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, and longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She has an MFA from the University of Iowa and an MA in comparative literature from Dartmouth. Peters rides a pink motorcycle and splits her time between Brooklyn and an off-grid cabin in Vermont. Information Source: Vroman's Bookstore | eventbrite

Pasadena’s hottest Salsa and Bachata night is back! 💃🕺 🔥 Live dance lessons by local dance chanpion Rojelio Moreno. Enjoy social dancing with resident DJ Salsa Y Sabor + rotating guest DJs. 🍹 2x1 drink specials & tropical cocktails, Full kitchen and dinner menus. Ample and comfortable lounge seating and spacious dance floors. 🍽️ Dinner & dancing at its best Don't miss the ultimate Latin night—bring your best moves and let’s dance! 🎶✨ Information Source: The Mixx | eventbrite

Accompany Catherine Hess on a tour of a special display at the Norton Simon: Mariana: Velázquez’s Portrait of a Queen from the Museo Nacional del Prado. Diego Velazquez (1599–1660) was a Spanish Baroque painter and the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. Because of his masterful style of dramatic illumination and bold brushwork, Velázquez is sometimes referred to as a painter's painter. In Queen Mariana of Austria, he depicts the teenage monarch in magnificent splendor. It was Velázquez’s first major composition after returning to Madrid from several years in Rome, and it represents a distinctive and final chapter of the artist’s storied career. Exhibited on the West Coast for the first time, Velázquez’s sumptuous and monumental image is installed alongside the work of an international group of artists whose art was collected by the Habsburg court. This is a rare opportunity for us, as there are no other paintings by Velázquez in Californian public collections Information Source: Art Muse Academy | eventbrite

Pasadena’s hottest Salsa and Bachata night is back! 💃🕺 🔥 Live dance lessons by local dance chanpion Rojelio Moreno. Enjoy social dancing with resident DJ Salsa Y Sabor + rotating guest DJs. 🍹 2x1 drink specials & tropical cocktails, Full kitchen and dinner menus. Ample and comfortable lounge seating and spacious dance floors. 🍽️ Dinner & dancing at its best Don't miss the ultimate Latin night—bring your best moves and let’s dance! 🎶✨ Information Source: The Mixx | eventbrite

**This is a non-ticketed, free RSVP event. Please note: an RSVP does not guarantee seating if we reach capacity. Please plan on arriving early. ----------------------------------------------- Bestselling Rebel of the Sands author Alwyn Hamilton is back with a glittering fantasy thriller about a glamorous media darling, a surprise heiress, and the magical competition of a lifetime. At sixteen, Honora Nora Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in all of Walstad. Her family controls all the money--and all the magic--in the entire country. But despite being the center of attention, Nora has always felt like an outsider. When her mother is found dead in an alley, the family throne and fortune are suddenly up for grabs, and Nora will be pitted against her cousins in the Veritaz, the ultimate magical competition for power that determines the one family heir. But there's a surprise contestant this time: Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora's aunt. When Lotte's absent mother retrieves her from the rural convent she'd abandoned her to, Lotte goes from being an orphan to surrounded by family. Unfortunately, most of them want her dead. And soon, Nora discovers that her mother's death wasn't random--it was murder. And the only person she can trust to uncover the truth of what happened is a rakish young reporter who despises everything Nora and her family stand for. While the dangers of the Veritaz competition threaten each of the Holtzfall girls, and the stark class differences turns political outrage to terrifing violence--the new cousins must fight to stay alive, no matter what. Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner. To purchase The Notorious Virtues ahead of time please click here. Additional questions can be sent to: email@vromansbookstore.com Information Source: Vroman's Bookstore | eventbrite

Want to give back to the sport you love? Join us for an in-store info session to learn how you can become a mountain bike coach with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). No prior coaching experience needed—just a passion for bikes and helping young riders grow. The Golden State South Interscholastic Cycling League will provide all the training and support you need to get started. Whether you're an experienced rider or just love the idea of mentoring the next generation, this is your chance to make a difference on and off the trails! https://nationalmtb.org/coaching-with-nica/ Information Source: Trek Bicycle Pasadena | eventbrite

AdmissionAdmission to this event is free. Help us continue to offer free events by making a tax-deductible donation at https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/support. DescriptionIn 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 challenges they face in working with unconventional mediums. This event is inspired by the USC Pacific Asia Museum’s newest exhibition, Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey, which explores the transformative potential of diverse materials in contemporary art. Click here to learn more. Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by the USC Pacific Asia Museum. Image Credit (Left): Young Joon Kwak, Circle Dance of Divine Queer Futures, 2022. Photo by Paul Salveson. Image Credit (Top Right): Rafa Esparza, Trucha, 2024. Photo by Joshua White. Image Credit (Bottom Right): Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Eat Bitterness, 2023. Photo by Colin Conces Photography. Information Source: USC Visions and Voices | eventbrite

👔 All boys must wear a suit and tie/bow tie. 👗 Our ladies should wear their most stylish dress or outfit. Food will be provided. 🎟 Player Entry: FREE 🎟 Family Tickets: Each player’s family will receive 3 free tickets (player not included) Additional Tickets: $20 per person (6yrs or older) for any extra guests beyond the 3 included tickets. Dress Code: Formal attire Information Source: PASADENA TAR HEELS | eventbrite

Katie will guide you through the creative process while you enjoy time with friends and family! Your ticket includes art materials and instruction only. **Your Ticket includes ONE glass** Paint on your choice of wine glass, beer mug, mason jar or pilsner. You have time to paint Two glasses. Additional glasses will be for sale the night of the event, $30. Cash, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay and Zelle are accepted. This design is also available to paint on canvas, wood, slate and bushel lid. Katie will draw the design on for you and guide you through the steps! Check-in starts at 6PM. Please enjoy appetizers, dinner, dessert, and drinks before during or after the event! Paint instruction will begin promptly at 6:30PM. *Aprons are not provided, but you can purchase an apron to wear and take home with you when you purchase your ticket. *All ticket sales are final. No Refunds unless the event is rescheduled or cancelled. *All artwork and photographs are property of Artist Katie Detrich. Artwork and photographs cannot be duplicated or used without her permission. Information Source: Welcome to Neverland School of Imagination | eventbrite

Katie will guide you through the creative process while you enjoy time with friends and family! Your ticket includes art materials and instruction only. Sample photo shows Wood Heart This design is available to paint on canvas, wood, slate and bushel lid. Katie will draw the design on for you and guide you through the steps! Check-in starts at 6PM. Please enjoy appetizers, dinner, dessert, and drinks before during or after the event! Paint instruction will begin promptly at 6:30PM. *Aprons are not provided, but you can purchase an apron to wear and take home with you when you purchase your ticket. *All ticket sales are final. No Refunds unless the event is rescheduled or cancelled. *All artwork and photographs are property of Artist Katie Detrich. Artwork and photographs cannot be duplicated or used without her permission. Information Source: Welcome to Neverland School of Imagination | eventbrite

Welcome to the Inaugural 4th and 29 Golf Outing hosted by Ray Rice! Come join us for a day filled with fun, golf, and good company at Compass Pointe Golf Courses. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to tee off and enjoy a day on the greens with Ray Rice himself and maybe some surprise other guests! All proceeds will go to benefit his non profit, Pipeline2Prosperity! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to play golf, make new friends, and maybe even win some prizes! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day you won't forget! Information Source: Ray Rice | eventbrite