Latest Events in Pasadena(May Updated)

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

Whether you are an artist, collector, or someone who simply wants to know more about what makes a great piece of art successful, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight and appreciation for the elements that go into creating fine works of art. Learn from a panel of CAC Signature Artists as they review anonymously submitted artworks by CAC artists for the purpose of receiving constructive feedback. Images will be viewed on a large screen and refreshments will be served. Panelists will be announced closer to the event. Event Details Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm(approx.) Ticket Price: CAC Members $25; Non-Members $35; Virtual/Zoom $15; Student & Mentorship Program Members FREE Location: Maxwell House, 55 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 For Virtual/Zoom ticket holders the zoom link will be sent the day before. Contact: programs@californiaartclub.org or call the CAC Office at 626.583.9009 More Info can be found on the event page HERE Information Source: California Art Club | eventbrite

Art and Artists of Pasadena Illustrated LectureThursday, May 15 | 7:00 pm From its early days, many artists moved to Pasadena, motivated by its quality of light and the picturesque scenery of the San Gabriel mountains and the Arroyo Seco. By the late 19th century, Pasadena’s citizens had already started to establish artists’ collectives, salons, and training centers, and talented painters and sculptors quickly found patrons and eager buyers for their art. Join PMH Curator of History & Exhibitions Julia Long and learn about Pasadena’s artists - both homegrown and transplants from all over the world, working in every type of media from watercolor to block prints, plein air painting to sculpture - as well as the organizations and schools that helped to cultivate and expand their roles in a growing society. Presentation will begin at 7:00 pm; PMH Galleries will open at 6:00 pm for viewing the Pasadena Society of Artists' centennial exhibition, 100 Years – 100 Images. Space is limited; advance reservations required. Image: Prof. Judson and his students, n.d. Courtesy of Judson Studios, Los Angeles Information Source: Pasadena Museum of History | eventbrite

ABOUT THE BOOK Everyone loves—and hates—a big fancy wedding! From the author of Lost and Found in Paris and The Marriage Sabbatical comes a champagne-sparkling summer read about two very different women planning their children’s wedding in glamorous Montecito, California. Penelope and Chase make a lovely couple. She’s a bubbly Southern California girl with killer work ethic. Chase is smart and charming and has political aspirations. They’re planning a spectacular California wedding, wrapped in peonies and thousands of little white lights, soaked in custom cocktails and romantic hashtags. Everyone’s excited about Penny and Chase’s wedding—except their mothers. The Mother of the Bride, suave Greek-born Alexa Diamandis, doesn’t understand why any woman would get married. Ever! Raised in Athens and now perfectly situated in sun-splashed Montecito, California, she raised Penny as single mother by choice, supported by Lord Simon Fox, her old college friend who just happens to be an English aristocrat, and a wealthy circle of lady friends who call themselves the Merry Widows. The Mother of the Groom, Abigail Blakeman, is a garden club stalwart firmly planted in coastal Connecticut. She thinks the whole enterprise would be so much easier if the wedding was at their golf club. Especially because the Blakeman’s fortunes have taken a turn for the worse—not that you would ever know it by looking at Abigail. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, but it is everything. But when a sudden twist of fate calls them into action, these two very different women are forced to take over the wedding planning. Despite their differences, Alexa and Abigail charge in to save the day. How far will two moms go to make their children’s dream wedding a reality? **This is a non-ticketed event, but an RSVP is recommended to guarantee seating. To purchase Abigail and Alexa Save the Weddingahead of time please click here. Additional questions can be sent to: email@vromansbookstore.com Information Source: Vroman's Bookstore | eventbrite