Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas, Feb. 10-17.

 

J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong welcome comedy writer and actor Bruce Vilanch and comedian Josefina López to a live, in-person recording of “Go Fact Yourself,” the podcast that quizzes celebrities on what they know and love. Super-secret special experts try to stump guests, too. The recording is set from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Register for free for general admission or reserve a guaranteed seat for $15. Bring your proof of Covid vaccination. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. For more information, laist.com/events/go-fact-yourself-live-feb11

California International Antiquarian Book Fair: The 55th fair has more than 150 booksellers from around the world selling rare books, children’s, modern first editions, as well as autographs, ephemera and maps, 3-8 p.m. Feb. 10; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 11; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 12. There will also be special collection exhibits including “What the Hell Is Ukulele Literature?” Admission $25 Feb. 10 (good for all three days); $15 on Feb. 11; $10 on Feb. 12. Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. abaa.org/cabookfair and www.facebook.com/ABAARareBooks/

Fudge time: Order the famous Santa Teresita’s fudge in time for Valentine’s Day. The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles are selling 8 oz. chocolate fudge for $10. Quantity is limited. Orders will be available for pickup at Santa Teresita, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte, on Feb 10 or Monday, Feb. 13. Get your sweets at santa-teresita.org/fudge. For more information, 626-408-7810 or email development@santateresitainc.com. santa-teresita.org

Norton Simon Museum: Feb. 10: “Saint Sebastian: Anatomy of a Sculpture,” learn about the 15th-century Italian painted sculpture from the Norton Simon collections, through July 3. Ongoing special exhibit: “Ink, Paper, Stone: Six Women Artists and the Language of Lithography,” through Feb. 13. Also, an online exhibit: “Representing Women: Gender and Portraiture in 17th Century Europe” (view here bit.ly/3zLRR9p). Hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday and Thursday-Sunday. Admission $15; $12 ages 62 and older; free for ages 18 and younger and students with a valid ID. Location, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840. nortonsimon.org

I Hate Hamlet: Who do you think will show up when you rent John Barrymore’s apartment? Find out in the play by Paul Rudnick and directed by Rodney Scott. Catch the final performance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Studio Theater at Mount San Antonio College, (Building 2 on the southwest side of campus on the corner of Grand Avenue and San Jose Hills Road), 11 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. Tickets $16; $12 ages 55 and up and also, non-Mount SAC students with valid ID: tickets.mtsac.edu. 909-468-4050.

Vroman’s Bookstore: Phil Stamper discusses his young adult book “After Glow,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Charmaine Wilkerson discusses “Black Cake,” 7 p.m. Feb. 13. Johnny Compton discusses “The Spite House,” 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Liz Climo discusses her children’s book “I’m So Happy You’re Here,” 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Walter Mosely discusses “Every Man a King,” 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Tara Ison discusses her novel “At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf,” 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Location, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. vromans.com

Much Ado About Nothing: A Noise Within presents William Shakespeare’s hilarious and profound rom-com, as directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos. Preview, 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Opening night, 8 p.m. Feb. 11. Show runs 2 p.m. Feb. 12; 8 p.m. Feb. 17; 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 19; 2 p.m. Feb. 19; and dates through March 12. A pre-performance symposium with Miranda Johnson-Haddad is set for Feb. 8 and is included in the ticket price. Check the website for ticket prices. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-3100. anoisewithin.org

Covina Woman’s Club: The club welcomes Jacquise Edmonds, a lifestyle coach, to its next meeting on Feb. 13. Edmonds will talk about “Trinity Inspiration,” a personal growth and development service she designed to “equip those of faith with the practical tools they need for a life full of purpose, passion, power and prosperity.” Her talk will be at 1 p.m. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. with a social time, followed by the club’s monthly business meeting, 11:30 a.m., and lunch from Bashful Butler. Reservations required. Location, 128 S. San Jose Ave., Covina. 626-967-1963 or email covinawomansclubinfo@gmail.com. covinawomansclub.org

Duarte Farmers Market: Open, 4-7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and other Wednesdays. Southeast corner of the Santa Teresita Assisted Living parking lot, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte. 626-357-3333. Details: bit.ly/3YrKbDR

Hoops challenge: Who will get bragging rights when Duarte deputies face off with students at Monrovia and Duarte schools? Find out at the Valentine’s Basketball Tournament, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 16. Mary Wilcox Youth Center, 843 E. Olive Ave., Monrovia. For more information, call Aida Torres at 626-359-5671 or email A2Torres@lasd.org. Details: bit.ly/3Jpu05Q

Black History Month – Pasadena: The city of Pasadena commemorates Black History Month by offering a month-long series of programs from Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena Black History Committee, and the Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. There will be in-person and virtual programs, events and activities for all ages. All programs and events are free.

Events include

• “Celebrating Diversity through Photography,” exhibit, Feb. 10-28 at the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena.
• An online tour of Pasadena landmarks and spots impacted by Black Pasadenans at cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec
• Check with the Alkebu-lan Cultural Center for its programs, including a genealogy workshop, Capoeira lecture, performances, book talks and an arts festival. For more information, 626-807-4006. Location, 1425 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
• The 41st Annual Black History Parade and Festival —  with the theme “Celebrating Our Excellence, the Legacy of Councilmember John J. Kennedy,” is Southern California’s largest and longest-running Black History parade, 10 a.m. Feb. 18. The parade includes bands, drill and drum teams, community organizations and dignitaries. Sportscaster Jim Hill is the grand marshal. Parade route: Fair Oaks Avenue at Mountain View Street, on Fair Oaks to Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Following the parade, a festival features live bands, community booths, dance performances, guest speakers and food for purchase, noon-4 p.m. 626-744-7300. Details: bit.ly/3iSYen3
• Pasadena Public Library celebrates Black History Month with a variety of programs and activities for all ages that honor the cultures and contributions of Black Americans. Details, www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net

For more information on other Black History Month events in Pasadena, 626-744-7311. Details: bit.ly/3H5DvEk

Pasadena Senior Center: Classes include chair yoga, 11 a.m. Feb. 14, on Zoom (register from the link: bit.ly/3YoWy4d); “What’s New at the Metro?” at 10 a.m. Feb. 16, also on Zoom (register from the link: bit.ly/3YoWIsl). At the center, a health fair and fresh produce distribution, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 17. A one-year membership is $45. Location, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. For more information, 626-795-4331. Register in advance for the online classes or call. www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org

West Covina Centennial: The city turns 100-years-old and celebrates with a three-day spring festival with a carnival, Feb. 17-19. One-day unlimited ride wristbands are available for presale online; presale ends on Feb. 16. Unlimited rides wristbands will be $40 on site. Purchase wristbands on Eventbrite: bit.ly/3ji6IUQ. Event location, South Glendora Avenue in downtown West Covina.

Also, an anniversary dinner is set for 6  p.m. Feb. 16. Tickets are $50 per person or $450 for a table of 10. Proceeds benefit the West Covina Community Services Foundation that supports social programs and events in the city. Reserve a spot by emailing westcovinarec@westcovina.org. Payment information will be sent after a reservation is confirmed. The dinner reservation deadline is Feb. 10. West Covina Sportsplex, 2100 S. Azusa Ave. westcovina.org

Jockeys vs. Angels: Sidelined for the past two winters due to Covid-19, Santa Anita’s 53rd annual charity basketball game versus Holy Angels School returns at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Hall of Fame jockeys Laffit Pincay Jr., Gary Stevens, Kent Desormeaux, Victor Espinoza, Mike Smith and John Velazquez will sign posters and other memorabilia at 6:30 p.m. Admission $5. Proceeds benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund and Holy Angels Athletics. Buy tickets at the door or online at Jockey.givesmart.com. La Salle High School, 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. 626-447-6312. Details: www.holyangelsarcadia.net/apps/news/article/1720603

Barbie Malibu Truck Tour: Making a stop, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 18. Check out the new limited edition ’70s-inspired Barbie merchandise. Plaza West Covina, 112 Plaza Drive, West Covina (by DXL and Gold’s Gym). Follow #BarbieTruckTour on Instagram and Facebook. shop.mattel.com/pages/barbie-truck-tour. Details for the West Covina stop: bit.ly/3wXEySa

AlienCon: Lectures and panel discussions on unexplained mysteries and marketplace, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. March 4 and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. March 5. Autographs and photo opportunities are an extra fee (see the schedule). Schedule: www.thealiencon.com/schedule/#/schedule/byHour. Admission $65 for one-day pass; $120 Weekend pass; $349 Cosmic Pass (see the website for details and other passes). Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St. www.thealiencon.com

 

Ongoing

 

Dinos Alive Exhibit – An Immersive Experience: For all ages who love finding out about dinosaurs. The experience runs various times and dates: February 10-12; 16-20; 23-26; dates through May. Timed tickets are required. Admission $20 and up. 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. dinosalivelosangeles.com

Stranger Things – The Experience: The 45-minute immersion in all things based on the iconic Netflix show. Dates: Feb. 10-12; 15-19; 22-26; dates in March. Unlock your power in the Hawkins Lab, enjoy an 80s-style medley of locations and fan-favorite moments, including photo ops, food and drink, and interact with performers. If you’ve still got that MTV jacket and shoulder pads, dress like it’s the 80s. Minimum recommended age: 13. Tickets $39 on Wednesday-Thursday in February; other dates start at $49. Location, 1345 N. Montebello Blvd., Montebello. strangerthings-experience.com/los-angeles/#faqs; feverup.com

Book a castle visit: Rubel Castle is an elaborate folk-art medieval castle in the foothills of Glendora, with five-story tall towers solidly built out of junk and river rocks by the late Michael Rubel and his friends. The castle offers eight scheduled tours each month. Tours are two hours long. Admission is $20 for adults; $10 ages 8-18. The property is not ADA accessible; see website for details. Rubel Castle, 844 N. Live Oak Ave., Glendora. Glendora Historical Society voicemail, 626-963-0419. rubeltours.org

Hoffmitz Milke Center for Typography at ArtCenter College of Design: Celebrate Poland’s rich heritage of graphic communication in “Polski Projekt.” The exhibition represents the history of poster and type design emerging from a society with strong sociopolitical disruptions, a cultural dependence on national traditions and a slow pace of economic and commercial growth. Free admission. The exhibit runs through Feb. 28. ArtCenter College of Design, 950 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. For more information, 626-396-2200. artcenter.edu. Details on the exhibit: bit.ly/3Vh3XRv

Duarte Historical Museum: The Monrovia-Duarte Black Alumni Association display a Black History Month exhibit, “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint? through February. Hours: 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free/donation. Encanto Park, 777 Encanto Parkway. 626-357-9419. www.ranchodeduarte.org

Monrovia Historical Museum: Explore the museum, 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Docent-led tours are available. Free admission/donation. The museum is at 742 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia. 626-357-9537. monroviahistoricalmuseum.org

Peter and Merle Mullin Gallery – ArtCenter: “Victor Estrada: Purple Mexican,” through Feb. 26. Estrada’s more than 30-year career in abstract art inspired by the cultural landscape of Los Angeles and the Southwest. Free admission. Gallery hours: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, at ArtCenter, 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena. ArtCenter, South Campus, 1111 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena. 626-396-2200. Email: exhibitions@artcenter.edu. Gallery details: bit.ly/3ESJeho. Exhibit details: bit.ly/3yQQWou

USC Pacific Asia Museum: Explore the Sunkal Ceramics Gallery and the specific galleries for art of South and Southeast Asia, China, Himalaya, Pacific Island, Japan, Korea and Silk Road. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is by advance timed purchase, $10; $7 ages 65 and older and students with valid ID; free for ages 17 and under. Also, free admission from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays and on the second Sunday of the month. 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. 626-787-2680. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu

 

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