07.19.18

ONGOING
Antaeus Theatre Company, at the Kiki and David Gindler
Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale, presents
“Three Days in the Country,” Patrick Marber’s passionate
and comedic update of the Turgenev classic, “A Month in the
Country.” In the new version, a handsome new tutor brings
reckless, romantic desire to an eccentric household, and over
a three-day period all learn lessons in love. The production
opened July 12 and continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays and
Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through
Aug. 26. Tickets are $30 to $34. Call (818) 506-1983 or visit
antaeus.org.
Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Ave.,
Pasadena, presents the exhibitions “Akunnittinni: A Kinngait
Family Portrait,” featuring prints and drawings chronicling
three generations of Inuit artists, and “Marta Chaffee: The
Places We’ve Lived,” organized by her daughter, Aandrea
Stang, featuring California landscapes representing the
implied freedom of the American West. Both went on view
June 30 and continue through Sept. 23. Call (626) 792-5101
or visit armoryarts.org.
Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena,
presents the exhibition “Line & Color: The Nature of Ellsworth
Kelly,” featuring the exquisite lithographic work of
American artist Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015), on view through
Oct. 29. Call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org.
The Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena,
presents an adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic,
“Jungle Book.” The production reimagines the beloved tale,
featuring Mowgli, Baloo the Bear and Kaa the snake, and introduces
some new colorful characters from Kipling’s books,
plus some from today’s urban jungle. The new story, written
and directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller, uses eyepopping
video, interactive technology and whimsical stories,
poems and songs from the original to create a family-friendly
performance. “Jungle Book” opened July 17 and continues
at 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 and
8 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
and 1 and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 29. Tickets start at
$20. Call (626) 356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org.
Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra
Madre, presents the play “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” a
musical, the story of a North Carolina diner called the Double
Cupp Diner where waitresses serve comfort food and country
and pop tunes fill the air. It opened June 23 and continues
at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays
through July 29. Tickets are $25 to $45. Call (626) 355-4318
or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.
(626) 821-4623
arboretum.org
The Arboretum Summer Nature Camp offers children weekly,
Monday through Friday or single-day sessions featuring playful
exploration of the gardens, with nature-themed arts and science
lessons. Full-day sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended
care is available. Weekly cost is $325 for full-day sessions for
members, $360 for non-members, and half-day sessions, from
9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily for $165 per week for
members, $180 for non-members. Single-day sessions are $70
for members, $75 for non-members. Camp sessions continue
through Aug. 10.
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre
(626) 355-4318
sierramadreplayhouse.org
The Off the Page free, staged play reading selection is
“Wings” by Arthur Kopit, the story of elderly Emily Stilson,
former aviatrix who suffered a stroke, and is aided by a
young therapist in relearning basic life functions, in a portrait
of the ability of the human spirit to renew and survive.
It’s staged at 7 p.m.
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 449-5320
vromansbookstore.com
Brian Catling discusses and signs “The Cloven: The Vorhh” at
7 p.m.
TUESDAY
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale
(818) 637-8982
americanaatbrand.com
The Americana’s Movies on the Green summer film
program features “The Incredibles” at 6 p.m. Admission is
$15, including food. VIP advanced seating packages are
available.
Cup of Courage Event
Teamorrow
1005 Mission St., South Pasadena
(562) 787-1446
cupofcourage.splashthat.com
The nonprofit In Her Shoes (inhershoesmvmnt.org), an organization
committed to catalyzing courage in girls and women, hosts
the monthly Cup of Courage gathering to encourage guests to
be more courageous in every aspect of their lives. This month’s
event, “Creativity and Grit” is a raw conversation on loss,
heartbreak and the grit to create through it all. It runs from 8 to 10
p.m. Tickets are $25.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
(818) 949-4200
descansogardens.org
The season’s final World Rhythms world music concert features
Jazzy Ash from 6 to 7 p.m. included with Descanso admission of
$9 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children 5 to 12,
free for those 4 and younger.
Pasadena Senior Center
85 E. Holly St., Pasadena
(626) 795-4331
pasadenaseniorcenter.org
A Toast to the Joys of Music features guitarist and singer Tom
Campbell singing covers of country, country rock, blues, folk,
gospel and classic rock from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through
July 31. Free.
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 449-5320
vromansbookstore.com
Daniel Lewis discusses and signs “Belonging on an Island: Birds,
Extinction and Evolution in Hawai’i” at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
First United Methodist Church of Pasadena
500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 796-0157
fumcpasadena.org
The church presents its production of “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday through July 28. Tickets are $12 each, and must
be purchased in advance by phone.
Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch
285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena
(626) 744-4066
cityofpasadena.net/library
Free films screen at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Wednesday’s film is
“Inkheart” (2008).
A STEAM project for children 9 to 12 invites kids to learn about
Newton’s laws and gravity, momentum, speed and angles by
creating roller coaster ski jumps from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call and
press option 4 to sign up.
The Rose
245 E. Green St., Pasadena
(888) 645-5006
roseconcerts.com
Make your own music with karaoke in the Lobby Lounge at The
Rose Wednesday through Saturday night.
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 449-5320
vromansbookstore.com
Charles Rosenberg, in conversation with Lee Goldberg, discusses
and signs “The Trial and Execution of the Traitor George Washington”
at 7 p.m.
Wine & Song Music Series
Arroyo Seco Golf Course
1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena
wineandsong.com
Brad Colerick’s weekly singer-songwriter series features
Ernest Troost and Jodie Siegel at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10
general admission, $15 for table seating, available on the
website. ■
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