DECEMBER 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS

Happy Hour at Vroman's Bookstore Wednesday, December 13 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm After 18 months of renovation, USC Pacific Asia has reopened to the Vroman's Bookstore public and is welcoming everyone back with free admission through December More Info » 17 to celebrate! With never-before-seen pieces and a new look, the museum has reopened with the special exhibition 'Winds from Fusang: Mexico and China in the Twentieth Century' as part of the Getty's Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA and explores the influence of Mexican art and artists on the development of art in China in the 20th century.

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'Tis the Season Holiday Kids Party Friday, December 15 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Southern Children's Museum More info » Christmas Joy Concert Saturday, December 16 4:00 pm First United Methodist Church Celebrate the holidays with Miracle on 34th Street at Pasadena Playhouse More info » December 14 - 23! When a department store Santa claims he’s the real thing, it takes him all the way to the Supreme Court. Watch what happens as this classic story finds new life on stage in a live performance of the original 1940s radio broadcast, complete with a live foley artist and a twinkle of holiday cheer.

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Santa Claus Visits! Sunday, December 17 9:00 am - 12:00 pm El Portal Restaurant & Yahaira's Cafe More Info»

Vroman's Bookstore and Run With Us have each organized a holiday toy drive this season.

Run With Us is collecting toy donations that benefit children with autism and other developmental challenges for the Professional Child Development Associates 4th Annual Toy Drive. You can help by bringing a new, unwrapped, non-battery operated toy to Run With Us and receive a 15% OFF discount on shoes, apparel and socks through December 20.

Vroman's Bookstore has partnered with Friends In Deed to provide gifts for local kids who may go without this holiday season. To help, visit the tree in the Fiddler on the Roof Vroman's kids' department, choose an ornament with the name, age and gender Sing-A-Long of a child to buy a gift for, and go shopping! Sunday, December 24 7:30 pm Laemmle Playhouse 7 More info » Last Fridays Songwriter Night Friday, December 29 Give yourself a break and enjoy a holiday dinner in the Playhouse District! 8:00 pm Join the Women's City Club for a celebration of the festival of lights while Lyd & Mo Studio enjoying Hanukkah traditions and cuisine on Friday, December 15 from 6:30 pm More info » to 9:00 pm. RSVP on Facebook.

Make your reservation at Roy's Restaurant for a magical Christmas Eve celebration with their classic dishes in addition to a special prix fixe menu. Call (626) 356-4066.

Maison Akira will be offering a special 4-course menu on Christmas Eve featuring their Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass and Angus Prime Flat Iron Steak. $100 per person / $160 with wine pairing. Call (626) 796-9501 for PDA STAFF reservations. 626.744.0340

Brian Wallace Executive Director [email protected]

Jessica Calderon Marketing & Membership Manager [email protected]

Christine Hewitt Executive Assistant It's that time of year! Pasadena is busy preparing for the , a [email protected] celebration of flowers, music and sports unequaled anywhere else in the world. PDA Ambassador Guides The Pasadena Police Department will close the route used for the annual Rose 626.786.1186 Parade to vehicles effective 10 pm, Sunday, December 31, 2017. The closures will occur along , at Orange Grove Boulevard, east to ; and up Sierra Madre Boulevard to Paloma Street.

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