GLOBAL EXPLORATION

A look at USC Pacific Asia Museum’s new exhibit, “Global Asias: Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.”

Drawn from the diverse collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer, “Global Asias” features 45 works from 15 artists of Asian heritage— including Takashi Murakami, Mariko Mori, and Patti Warashina. The included pieces reshape and challenge conventional views of abstract art by exploring new materials and techniques; re ect on the experiences of migration, within Asia and beyond; and engage and critique popular culture and politics.

“The artists included in this exhibition open our eyes to what it is like to cross boundaries both real and cultural,” says Schnitzer, whose art collection consists of over 20,000 works and is one of the country’s largest private print collections. “I hope each viewer is as moved as I am by this exhibition and is challenged and inspired by the art. The power of this exhibition will in uence all of us for years to come.”

The show has been guest curated by Chang Tan, PhD, assistant professor of art history and Asian studies at Penn State. It will run through June 25. General admission $10; paci casiamuseum.usc.edu —SARA SMOLA

Lighting Up

› Candle company Trudon collaborated with world-renowned Yu Hui Tseng, the only female tea master working outside of China, to launch a candle collection that celebrates the world of tea and its 5,000-year history. The Maître Tseng x Trudon Collection: The Journey of Water features a trio of fragrances, including L’Esprit de l’Eau (the Spirit of Water), Sous un Ciel de Pétales (Under a Sky of Petals), and Terre à Terre (Earth to Earth).

$145/candle; trudon.com

—SARA SMOLA

Bipoc Bookshop

› Pasadena resident Nikki High recently opened Octavia’s Bookshelf, located on N. Hill Ave. at E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena’s first Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) bookstore. Named after science-fiction writer and Pasadena native Octavia Butler, it highlights literature from classic and contemporary authors such as Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Roxane Gay, and Elizabeth Acevedo, and the shelves are stocked with genres ranging from graphic novels and children’s books to cookbooks and art books. “I’ve lived in Pasadena for 45 years,” says owner Nikki High. “I had so much support [while I was] growing up in Pasadena. I wanted to honor that and put it in Pasadena so that people like me, readers, would have a place to go and be in community.” octaviasbookshelf.com —S.S

A New Era

› After being closed for almost three years, Ice House Comedy Club has reopened and undergone a transformation by new owner Johnny Buss, eldest son of late Lakers owner Jerry Buss. One of the country’s oldest comedy clubs, the legendary Pasadena venue celebrated its grand reopening on March 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony organized by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. When updating the facade and interior, Buss maintained the same layout and kept some original decor intact, such as the vintage brick, while giving it a fresh look and feel. In addition to expanding one of the showrooms to fit more seats (now o ering space for 259), the front door was moved from the alleyway to the front of the building, awning lights and frontage signs were added to create a sense of Broadway excitement, and ice melting on the corners of the building was lit up for a whimsical appearance.

Highlights of the upcoming season include Michael Yo, Marc Maron, Matt Iseman, Luenell, Jason Mewes, and Dave Attell. Besides comedy shows, the club will also host live music and other events, and guests can enjoy a quality menu of simple foods and premium alcohol at reasonable prices. icehousecomedy.com —KAMALA KIRK

Save The Date

Spring And Summer Sounds

Local musical performances you won’t want to miss.

experience the link between early music and the Arts and Crafts architectural movements. Tickets $35; gamblehouse.org

Hot Shops

› This year, a new lineup of brands will round out the latest tenants at Old Pasadena’s One Colorado shopping district. Along with its studio-to-streetinspired styles, Los Angeles-based activewear label Alo Yoga will o er instore community events like yoga and breathwork. For ethically sourced jewelry you can feel good about wearing without compromising quality or conscience, Brilliant Earth will o er a selection of fine jewelry and trendsetting engagement rings and wedding bands. Sustainably made activewear brand Vuori will open later in 2023 and join its fellow eco-minded neighbors Allbirds, Rothy’s, and Patagonia. onecolorado. com —S.S

MAY 13

For fans of oldies but goodies, Just Like Heaven at Brookside at the Rose Bowl features an era-defi ning lineup of indie artists from the 2000s, including the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Empire of the Sun, and MGMT, who will be performing their 2007 debut album Oracular Spectacular in full for the fi rst time ever. Tickets $189–$649; justlikeheavenfest.com

MAY 28

Period instrument ensemble Tesserae Baroque and Pasadena’s Gamble House join together in Early Music as Arts and Crafts: Exploring the Dolmetsch Heritage. Musicians will be placed throughout the Gamble House and the audience is invited to go from room to room to

MAY 24, JUNE 21–22 Member-supported performing arts nonprofit MUSE/IQUE kicks o its series at the Huntington Library with upcoming shows The Duke, an homage to Duke Ellington, followed by The UnAmericans, which delves into the infamous Hollywood blacklist of the 1940s and ’50s and how music rose above propaganda to define the true American sound. Membership starts at $100; muse-ique.com

JUNE 3, 10, 17, AND 24

Dance the night away in the courtyard at One Colorado’s Summer Concerts every Saturday night. Grab a friend or two and be sure to visit the courtyard beer and cocktail garden. Free; onecolorado.com

JUNE 9–11

Sondheim’s muse takes to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for Bernadette

Peters in Concert, an evening of song from Peters’ Broadway shows and Grammy-winning albums. Tickets start at $72; pasadenaplayhouse.org

JUNE 24

Conductor Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena Pops return to the Los Angeles County Arboretum with Divas Through the Decades, a show that spotlights the powerful Black women who shaped the American songbook, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Tina Turner. Tickets $10–$99; pasadenasymphonypops.org —S.S