Playhouse Village

08/21/2026

Free summer programming continues at Playhouse Village Park with Movies in the Park, presented by Playhouse Village Foundation and Arash Danialifar. We’re celebrating Playhouse Village’s 30th Anniversary with a nostalgic lineup of iconic films from the decade Playhouse Village was founded - the 90’s!

7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn, photo ops, and arts & crafts.

8PM | Movie will begin after sunset

Summer Movies:
August 21 | Clueless (PG-13)
August 28 | The Sandlot (PG)
RSVP at playhousevillage.org/calendar-of-events/movies-in-the-park

08/19/2026

Get outside this summer with Wellness in the Park, a free outdoor series featuring fitness and wellness classes led by local studios and gyms. This August 27, join us at Playhouse Village Park from 6PM to 7PM for a free, high-energy boxing tutorial led by Brick City Boxing LA. Participants will learn basic boxing fitness, technique, and light sparring in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome! Reserve a spot, bring a friend, and get ready to strengthen, stretch, and be well this summer.

Wellness in the Park: Brick City Boxing LA
Thursday, August 27 | 6PM-7PM
Playhouse Village Park | 701 E Union St
Bring a bottle of water and a friend and get ready to sweat.
Free Event
RSVP at Link in Bio!

Playhouse Village

08/18/2026

As if! 💅🎬 Movies in the Park, presented by Playhouse Village Foundation and Arash Danialifar, is bringing a classic ’90s favorite to the big screen this summer. On Friday, August 21, Clueless takes over Movies in the Park! Before the screening, brush up on your Cher Horowitz knowledge with
3 fun facts about the film that made plaid iconic, gave us endless quotable moments, and became an instant pop culture classic.

🎥 Movies in the Park: Clueless
📅 Friday, August 21 | 8PM
🕶️ Let us know you're coming at Link in Bio!
💅 Ugh, as if you’d miss it!

7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn, photo ops, and arts & crafts.

8PM | Movie will begin after sunset

Playhouse Village Park is located at 701 E Union St.

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

667 E. Colorado Blvd., circa 2007 📸
Before Blaze Pizza, the corner of El Molino & Colorado Blvd was home to Vroman’s Fine Writing, Gifts & Stationery, a specialty shop offering pens, stationery, invitations, and gifts. After nine years as a standalone store, the department returned to Vroman’s flagship location in August 2012.

Blaze Pizza opened at 667 E. Colorado Blvd on October 15, 2012, marking a visible shift for the corner from specialty retail to dining. This Blaze Pizza location is the original flagship, opened by founders Rick and Elise Wetzel.

At the time, the Los Angeles Times noted that Blaze’s quick-service concept made it possible for diners to grab a meal before heading to nearby Laemmle or Vroman’s, offering a glimpse of the dinner-and-entertainment experience that would continue to evolve throughout Playhouse Village.

Source: Rebecca Bryant, “Dining Review: Blaze Pizza Puts Your Pie on an Assembly Line,” Los Angeles Times / Glendale News-Press, November 9, 2012.

08/11/2026

Restaurant Week is back, bringing another delicious opportunity to explore new eats and support local businesses. 🍽️✨ Star Leaf is joining the celebration with a special prix fixe menu, which includes an appetizer and an entree. Don’t miss this limited-time dining experience!

🍽️ Dine LA Restaurant Week
📅 August 14–28
📍 Star Leaf | 641 E Colorado Blvd
🥗 Prix-Fixe Menu: Lunch $25 | Dinner $45
✨ Dine-In Only
Learn more at discoverlosangeles.com/eat-drink/star-leaf/dinela or visiting link in bio!

Playhouse Village Star Leaf Asian Cuisine

08/10/2026

Playhouse Village continues the summer season with Movies in the Park presented by Playhouse Village Foundation and Arash Danialifar. We’re celebrating Playhouse Village’s 30th Anniversary with a nostalgic lineup of iconic films from the decade Playhouse Village was founded - the 90’s!

Join us for free outdoor community movie screenings of 90’s classics on select Friday evenings in August at the lawn of Playhouse Village Park, featuring Clueless (PG-13) and The Sandlot (PG). Bring a blanket, grab some free popcorn, and settle in for a fun night on the lawn at Playhouse Village Park.

7PM | Seating on the lawn opens – Arrive early to secure a prime viewing spot with a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy pre-movie activities like FREE popcorn, photo ops, and arts & crafts.

8PM | Movie will begin after sunset

Summer Movies:
August 21 | Clueless (PG-13)
Let us know you're coming!
RSVP at pvclueless.eventbrite.com

August 28 | The Sandlot (PG)
Let us know you're coming!
RSVP at pvsandlot.eventbrite.com

08/06/2026

Playhouse Village’s food scene welcomed four delicious additions in 2026! Here’s a recap of the neighborhood’s newest openings so far. 🍴✨

🥩 Cheesesteaks by Matu | 625B E Colorado Blvd
Opened in late January, bringing Wagyu cheesesteaks to Pasadena.

☕ Caffè Italia | 766 E Colorado Blvd Ste 103
Specializing in focaccia pizza and authentic Italian flavors.

🥟 Lunasia Signature | 865 E Colorado Blvd
A new flagship location elevating dim sum into a refined dining experience.

🦑 The Daily Catch | 927 E Colorado Blvd
Serving fresh seafood sourced from Boston Harbor and prepared in Sicilian-style dishes.

Swipe through and start planning your next meal in Playhouse Village!

08/05/2026

Get outside this summer with Wellness in the Park, a free outdoor series featuring fitness and wellness classes led by local studios and gyms. This August 27, join us at Playhouse Village Park from 6PM to 7PM for a free, high-energy boxing tutorial led by Brick City Boxing LA. Participants will learn basic boxing fitness, technique, and light sparring in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome! Reserve a spot, bring a friend, and get ready to strengthen, stretch, and be well this summer.

Wellness in the Park: Brick City Boxing LA
Thursday, August 27 | 6PM-7PM
Playhouse Village Park | 701 E Union St
Bring a bottle of water and a friend and get ready to sweat.
Free Event
RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/wellness-in-the-park-boxing-workout-tickets-1993498327160

08/04/2026

Join USC Pacific Asia Museum for an afternoon of insightful discussions with the artists, curators, and creative collaborators behind the acclaimed exhibition Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry. Through two engaging panel discussions, discover the ideas, stories, and creative processes that brought the exhibition to life

Conversations@PAM: Mythical Creatures Panel Discussion
Sunday, August 9 | 12 & 2PM
USC Pacific Asia Museum | 46 North Los Robles Ave
Free Event!
RSVP at calendar.usc.edu

Part 1: Intersections of Art, Media & Technology explores how media artists and collaborators use sound, film, engineering, and digital media to expand artistic storytelling.

Part 2: Stories We Carry: Myth, Identity & Diaspora brings together celebrated exhibition curator Dave Young Kim with esteemed multi-disciplinary artists Lauren YS, Victoria Jang and Kyungmi Shin for a conversation about identity, mythology, migration, and the personal narratives that shape both the exhibition and their artistic practices.