Sept. 28 – Oct. 4

A sneak peek at the type of fun displays you’ll see. This is a vegetable throne in a pizza box castle. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @thepizzaexperience

EDITOR’S PICK

The Pizza Experience Pop-Up Museum by Memorial Park, Oct. 1 from 4 – 9:30 p.m. (129 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). This pop-up is an engaging and captivating experience for all pizza lovers alike to celebrate their love of pizza. Don’t forget your appetite or cameras. General admission is $30. For more information, visit the-pizza-experience.com. – PASADENA

Your weekly events

Sept. 28

“A Picture of Dorian Gray” at A Noise Within, Sept 28 at 8 p.m. (3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). Based on the novella by Oscar Wilde, Dorian Gray sells his soul to preserve his youth and pays a price. Tickets range from $25 to $59. For more information, visit ANoiseWithin.org. – PASADENA

Nineties Night With DJ Ricky D at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Party like its 1999, without the Y2K hysteria. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit mtlowebrewing.com. – ARCADIA

Sept. 29

Taste & Sounds on South Lake, Sept. 29 from noon – 5 p.m. (140 S. Lake Ave., and 345 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Attendees will enjoy live cooking demos with celebrity chefs, music performances by internationally known bands and family friendly activities around the district. The event is free and outdoors. For more information, visit southlakeavenue.org. – PASADENA

The Andersons at the Buccaneer Lounge, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. (70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). The Andersons will play their harmonious post-retro rock ‘n roll, with just a touch of green-eyed soul. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information visit the band’s events page on Facebook at @TheAndersonsBand. – SIERRA MADRE

Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park, Sept. 29 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (285 Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Invite your friends to enjoy some Bavarian beer and food, live music, beer pong, and carnival. A one-day general admission pass is $35 or get a two-day general admission pass for $40. For more information, visit santaanita.com. – ARCADIA

Monrovia Rotary Casino Night Luau at Monrovia Historical Museum, Sept. 29 from 6 – 10 p.m. (742 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). This annual fundraiser for the Monrovia Rotary Club will have casino games, food, music, and prizes. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, visit monroviarotaryclub.com. – MONROVIA

Moon Festival at Arcadia City Hall, Sept. 29 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. (240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). The event will feature delicious food, Chinese dance performances and music, games, and arts and crafts exhibits, a Moon Festival Story played by the Elite Performing Arts Group and a musical performance by the LA Young Artists Orchestra. Admission is free. For more information, call Arcadia City Hall at (626) 574-5401. – ARCADIA

Sept. 30

Chocolate Salon at the Pasadena Conference Center, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste and experience the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate and learn from top chefs and authors. Tickets for adults are $20 if purchased in advance or $25 if purchased at the door. All tastings, presentations, and events are included with entry to the event. For more information, visit LAChocolateSalon.com. – PASADENA

An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. (100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). The concert will include works by Bach, Rossini, Wagner, Corigliano and Gershwin, with members of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and special guests The Pacific Trio. Single tickets are $35 and seniors pay $20. For more information, visit PittanceChamberMusic.org. – PASADENA

Oct. 1

Watercolor at Craft Sierra Madre, Oct. 1 from 7 – 9 p.m. (49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). This workshop is designed to introduce beginners to traditional painting techniques as well as to help experienced painters explore new ways of using this exciting medium. Tickets are $55 for individual classes in this series of workshops and supplies are provided. For more information, visit craftsierramadre.com. – SIERRA MADRE

Oct. 2

Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena at Pasadena Central Library, Oct. 2 at 12:30 p.m. (285 E. Walnut, Pasadena, CA 91101). The concert will include works by Chopin, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. The concert is free. For more information, call Trudi Anderson at (626) 537-1735 or visit the library’s website. – PASADENA

Latin Night at Dave & Buster’s, Oct. 2 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave. #930U, Arcadia, CA 91007). There will be a live DJ, tacos and margaritas for $2, and bachata classes for beginners at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge to enter this event. For more information, call (626) 802-6115. – ARCADIA

Oct. 3

Karaoke Night at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Belt out your favorite hits with your friends as the $5 pints flow. Admission is free. For more information, visit their events page on Facebook at @PacificPlateBrewing. – MONROVIA

Oct. 4

Paint Nite at Pitfire Artisan Pizza, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. (730 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105). Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles as you paint a landscape with seafoam skies. Tickets are $45 per person and you must be at least 21 to participate. Food and drinks can be purchased at the event. For more information, visit paintnite.com. – PASADENA

Beer and Board Games at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Oct. 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Invite your friends for a little competition and $5 select beers and glasses of wine during happy hour which ends at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe.com. – MONROVIA

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