This is the last weekend to attend this Bavarian beer and food fest. – Courtesy photo / Santa Anita Park

EDITOR’S PICK

Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park, Oct. 6 -7 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 a 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

Your weekly events

Oct. 5

“American Hero” at the Pasadena Playhouse, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. (39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). This is the LA premiere production of Bess Wohl’s darkly comic celebration of the power of teamwork and unity to overcome adversity. Tickets are $36 online. For more information, visit PasadenaPlayhouse.org. – PASADENA

Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint n’ Play, Oct. 5 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Unleash your inner Monet while sipping on a drink of your choice. Tickets are $45 and include drinks, canvas, paints, brushes and a smock. For more information, visit PaintNPlayArtStudio.com. – MONROVIA

Joe Normal at RT Rogers Brewing Co., Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. (38 E. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Enjoy locally crafted beer in the Montecito Arts District while listening to live music. Admission is free. For more information, visit Rockin’ Rollers on Facebook and click on their events page. – SIERRA MADRE

Oct. 6

Fall Big Band Theory Swing Dance at Church of the Good Shepherd, Oct. 6 from 6 – 10 p.m. (400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007). Musicians form Caltech and JPL join forces for this fun-filled night of swing lessons, dinner, silent auction and live music. Tickets are $50 and proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley Congregation Network Shelter Program. For more information, visit FamilyPromiseSGV.org or Eventbrite.com. – ARCADIA

“The Gin Game” at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 6 at 2:30 or 8 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). This is your last chance to catch what BroadwayWorld has called a “brilliant production.” Tickets range from $25 to $40. For more information, visit SierraMadrePlayhouse.org. – SIERRA MADRE

Street Food Cinema at Victory Park, Oct. 6 from 5:30 -11 p.m. (2575 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA 91107). Just in time to get you into the Halloween spirit, Street Food Cinema will show “Beetlejuice.” Don’t miss the food trucks, live music, and interactive games. Advanced tickets range from $6 to $19. For more information, visit StreetFoodCinema.com. – PASADENA

Oct. 7

The 20^th Adams’ Pack Station Barnyard Jamboree at Adams’ Pack Station, Oct. 7 from noon – 5 p.m. (Chantry Flat Road, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). This will be the last jamboree of 2018 with performances from Richard Marchetta, GRIT, Echo Sparks, Jed’s Dead, and The Tom Alfera Reciprocity Project. Admission is free but parking is $10 on weekends. For more information, visit AdamsPackStation.com or visit their Facebook page at @AdamsPackStationBarnyardJamboree. – SIERRA MADRE

PCC Flea Market at Pasadena City College, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106). With over 450 vendors and food truck available you and your friends are sure to find something you’ll like. Admission is free. For more information, visit Pasadena.edu. – PASADENA

Oct. 8

Something Revealed: California Women Artists Emerge, 1860 – 1960 at Pasadena Museum of History, Oct. 8 from noon – 5 p.m. (470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91103). This exhibit stands to dispel the misconception that women were limited in their subject matter and demonstrates that women, especially here in California, have historically made their mark in a male-dominated world. Admission is $9. For more information, visit PasadenaHistory.org. – PASADENA

Paint Nite at Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. (655 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing and flexing your creative muscles as you learn to paint ducks on an autumn stream. Tickets are $45 which includes supplies. Food and drinks may be purchased at the event. You must be at least 21-years-old to participate. For more information, visit PaintNite.com. – PASADENA

Oct. 9

Basic Knife Skills 101 at Sauté Culinary Academy, Oct. 9 from 6 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Home cooks everywhere should be armed with the knowledge to yield a knife in the kitchen. Learn classic French knife techniques used in professional kitchen. Tickets are $60. For more information, visit SauteAcademy.com. – MONROVIA

Latin Night at Dave & Buster’s Arcadia, Oct. 9 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave. #930U, Arcadia, CA 91007). Learn to dance bachata with instructor Rachel Renee at 8:30 p.m. and enjoy $2 tacos and margaritas. There is no cover charge to enter. For more information, visit their events page on Facebook at @dnbarcadia. – ARCADIA

Oct. 10

Book Sale at the Arcadia Public Library, Oct. 8 – Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006). Expand your home library with gently used books for half-price. Admission is free but the books are not. For more information, visit ArcadiaCA.gov. – ARCADIA

Oct. 11

Beer and Board Games at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Oct. 11 from 6 – 10 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Challenge your friends to a game of Scrabble, Risk or Taboo. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, visit MyrtleTreeCafe.com. – MONROVIA

Trivia Night at Barney’s Beanery, Oct. 11 from 8 – 11 p.m. (99 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). With so many distinguished colleges in the vicinity you will need all the brain-power in your arsenal during this fun-filled night. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit BarneysBeanery.com. – PASADENA

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