A Virtual Q&A - PTAs And School Booster Club Spending
A Virtual Q&A - PTAs And School Booster Club Spending
Pasadena, CA
In affluent or gentrifying areas of the Los Angeles Unified School District, parent fundraising organizations — like parent-teacher associations and school booster clubs — often cover big-ticket costs, including salaries for administrators, gym teachers and science instructors. What does this spend…
Wednesday, January 26 2022
7:00 PM
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8:15 PM
NORCO 80: The Aftermath - Guns And Police
NORCO 80: The Aftermath - Guns And Police
Pasadena, CA
The past year has seen a reckoning over the use of force and the militarization of our law enforcement agencies. But how did we get here? The events of the botched Norco, California bank robbery and subsequent car chase in 1980 are often cited as a precursor to the militarized police force we see t…
Thursday, May 20 2021
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Child Care, Unfiltered: A Virtual Event
Child Care, Unfiltered: A Virtual Event
Pasadena, CA
If you’ve got a small kid, chances are this year you’ve thought a LOT about child care. Some parents are working from home, others can’t. Child care providers have taken on extra costs and risks to keep families safe and their doors open. Family, friends, and neighbors have stepped up to take care…
Thursday, June 17 2021
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
NORCO 80: The Aftermath - Survivalism
NORCO 80: The Aftermath - Survivalism
Pasadena, CA
During the past year, many of us turned towards the general tenets of survivalism, stocking up on supplies, planting gardens, and limiting our interactions with those outside of our immediate household. On May 9, 1980, it wasn’t a pandemic, but rather the fear of an imminent, biblical reckoning th…
Thursday, May 13 2021
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
DA George Gascón’s First Year In Office - A Virtual Conversation
DA George Gascón’s First Year In Office - A Virtual Conversation
Pasadena, CA
Some hail Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón as the leader of a nationwide movement to end the draconian policies of a racist criminal justice system. Others say he’s embarked on a dangerous experiment that will lead to more crime. It’s hard to overstate how much Gascón has changed…
Wednesday, December 8 2021
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
How To Start A New Career: A College Pathways Virtual Event
How To Start A New Career: A College Pathways Virtual Event
Pasadena, CA
Are you one of the thousands of Californians who’ve lost their jobs due to the pandemic? It’s been hardest on people without a college degree, particularly Latinas and Latinos. And many low-wage jobs, especially in service and retail, are not expected to come back. Maybe you’re trying to figure ou…
Wednesday, April 28 2021
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
TV Pilot Club (Living Single) - An LAist Virtual Event
TV Pilot Club (Living Single) - An LAist Virtual Event
Pasadena, CA
In a ‘90s kinda world, I’m glad I got my girls... In 1993, Living Single gave us a glimpse into the lives of six friends living and working in Brooklyn. Described as “a love letter to Black female friendship,” the influence of this ‘90s classic can be seen in later shows from Friends to Insecure. …
Tuesday, August 3 2021
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
FilmWeek & Chill: ‘Airplane!’
FilmWeek & Chill: ‘Airplane!’
Pasadena, CA
“There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?” While we’re still not quite able to return in-person to the Theatre at Ace Hotel for our LA-centric FilmWeek Screening Series, we want to invi…
Thursday, June 3 2021
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
‘Bosch’ Final Season - An AirTalk Virtual Event
‘Bosch’ Final Season - An AirTalk Virtual Event
Pasadena, CA
The cast and creators of Amazon’s hit series Bosch are celebrating the show’s final season...and you just might hear a familiar voice on it. Since its launch in 2014, the Emmy-nominated Bosch has hooked fans with its compelling narratives, complex characters, and effective use of Los Angeles as b…
Monday, June 21 2021
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
How We Adapt: Climate Change on the West Coast with Marketplace
How We Adapt: Climate Change on the West Coast with Marketplace
Pasadena, CA
Climate change is the mother of all disruptions. As the West Coast grapples with its impacts—from drought igniting wildfires, to sea level rise inundating coastal areas—how are communities and businesses adapting? Molly Wood, host of Marketplace’s ‘How We Survive,’ moderates a conversation with jou…
Thursday, July 29 2021
4:00 PM
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5:30 PM