Sierra Madre Playhouse Wraps Lunar New Year Programming with Book Launch for "Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism" by Kristina Wong, 4/18

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

The Lunar New Year series at Sierra Madre Playhouse wraps with the launch of Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism, a new non-fiction book for middle-grade readers by author/performance artist/comedian/activist Kristina Wong (Beaming Books, April 2026), on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2 pm. In this fresh work, Wong, through her trademark blend of sharp wit, heartfelt insight, and grassroots storytelling, has created a guide to help young readers learn how to practice self-care, fight for social justice, and be proud of the history that's made them who they are. She draws upon her own celebrated body of theatrical and social-practice work to explore community care, collective power, and the long legacy of Asian American activism. Wong discusses the inspiration behind the book, shares passages and reflections, and opens the floor for audience questions and connection.

For tickets ($35; includes book) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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City: Sierra Madre
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Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.