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Feb. 10

California International Antiquarian Book Fair

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Pasadena Convention Center | 300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101 | Feb. 10-12 | abaa.org/cabookfair

Bibliophiles will find fine and rare manuscripts, first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps, autographs and more from more than 120 exhibitors. There will also be exhibitions celebrating California cuisine expert Helen Brown, Sherlock Holmes, Ukulele literature, and Southern California women bookmakers. “Whether you’re a music aficionado, food connoisseur, or mystery lover – or an experienced or novice collector – our fair is guaranteed to have something for everyone,” said Carol Sandberg, book fair vice-chair.

Feb. 11

Scheherazade

Ambassador Auditorium | 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105 | Feb. 11 | pasadenasymphony-pops.org

Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill will be joined by Unsuk Chin.

Feb. 12

Kristina Wong,‘Sweatshop Overlord’

Kirk Douglas Theatre | 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 | Feb.12-March 12 | centertheatregroup.org

The Pulitzer Prize finalist in drama, “Sweatshop Overlord” was born from Wong’s face mask enterprise consisting of sewing volunteer “aunties.” Wong dissects the pursuit of the American Dream and its many failings with humor.

Feb. 13

An Evening With John Legend

Walt Disney Concert Hall | 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Feb. 13-14 | laphil.com

Spend an intimate evening with the Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist behind romantic staples like “All of Me” and “Save Room.”

Feb. 14

‘Sunday In The Park With George’

Pasadena Playhouse | 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 | Feb. 14-March 19 | pasadenaplayhouse.org

Stephen Sondheim’s music brings the world of French artist George Seurat to vivid life. On a Sunday afternoon on La Grande Jatte, Seurat is hoping to find the inspiration to create a masterpiece. As the piece comes together, the people come alive; his mother, his friends, his critics, the woman he loves. Stroke by stroke, dot by Dot, will George create something lasting, something new?

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