Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

EDITOR’S PICK

Oktoberfest at Santa Anita Park, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Featuring: traditional Oktoberfest lawn games, music from the Bavarian Wunderband and competitions aplenty including stein holding, horn blowing and more. A general admission pass is $35. For more information, click here. – ARCADIA

Sept.27

Final Fridays at Rose Bowl Stadium, Sept. 27 from 4 – 9 p.m. (1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103). Take a blanket, ball, and the family to Pasadena’s premiere 5-star park. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information, click here. – PASADENA  

Flavors of Spanish Tapas by Saute Culinary Academy, Sept. 27 from 7 – 10 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Explore the world of small plates and amazing flavors. Tickets are $75. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

Kidspace Children’s Museum Presents Bebé y Yo Infantil, Sept. 27 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Offered once a month, participants will learn how to provide infants with the tools to develop social, language, cognitive, and motor skills through active, hands-on play with their child. Both Spanish speakers and second language learners welcome. This is for children 6 weeks to 11 months. Fee is $30 per child and adult pair. For more information, click here. – PASADENA

Sept.28

Hoptoberfest at 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill, Sept. 28 from noon – 11:30 p.m. (110 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). There will be fresh hopped draughts, German-style beers and food and lederhosen. Admission is free and there will be drink specials. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

Pacific Plates’s Oktoberfest at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Sept. 28 from noon – 10 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Oktoberfest is here, with games, food, and (of course) great beer. Don your best lederhosen and lace up that dirndl. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

The Integration of Faith & Immigration Panel Discussion at Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley, Sept. 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (303 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). This panel will bring together a group of Christian leaders to discuss how faith and immigration intersect. Panelists will share how they integrate their views to advocate for change from a Biblical perspective. Participants will receive practical steps to advocate and come alongside their immigrant neighbors. Space is limited so RSVP for free. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

Pasadena Heart & Stroke Walk at Rose Bowl Stadium, Sept. 28 from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. (1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103). Join thousands of walkers from across Los Angeles as they step out to have fun, get inspired, and support a meaningful cause. You can register as an individual and set a fundraising goal. For more information, click here. – PASADENA   

Paint Your Pet Class at Paint N Play Art Studio, Sept. 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Paint your favorite pet with instruction from an experienced painter. Tickets are $50. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

“Perfectly Normal: an immigrant’s story of making it in America” Launch & Signing Party at Myrtle Tree Café, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Meet the author, Michelle Kuei, who as an 11-year-old student in rural Taiwan when a car running a red light completely altered her life’s trajectory. Tickets are $25. For more information, click here. – MONROVIA

“Friends” Themed Brunch at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. – noon (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Join Mt. Lowe Brewing for this “Friends” themed brunch and trivia challenge. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for kids. For more information, click here. – ARCADIA

Mestizo Beat at One Colorado, Sept. 28 from 7-9 p.m. (41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103). Mestizo Beat is a collective of musicians based out of Los Angeles who compose and perform music influenced by the early 1970s era of funk, soul, afro-beat, and afro-Cuban genre. Admission is free. For more information, click here. – PASADENA

Tastes and Sounds of South Lake in the SouthLake District, Sept. 28 from noon – 5 p.m. (345 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA). Enjoyexclusive promotions such as extended happy hours and in-store giveaways, avendor village, pumpkin and face painting, necklace and bracelet making, photoop with Hello Kitty and more surprises throughout the day. This is a freefamily friendly event. For more information, click here.– PASADENA

Sept.29

The Spotlight Effect at Myrtle Tree Café, Sept.29 from 3-5 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Can you think ofexamples where you thought people were more focused on you than they probablywere? How might this exaggeration impact our thoughts and actions? Thisis a series of Sunday afternoon “Thinking While Drinking” eventswhere participants discuss topics that will exercise, stimulate and expand yourmind – all while enjoying a drink at the cafe. Registration is free. For moreinformation, click here.– MONROVIA

Los Angeles Chocolate Salon at PasadenaConvention Center, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (300 E. Green St.,Pasadena, CA 9110). Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts cantaste and experience the finest in artisan, gourmet and premium chocolate inone of the world’s great culinary metropolitan areas. The cost of the event is$10 for children and $20 for adults, if purchased online. For more information,click here.– PASADENA

21st Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk at BrooksidePark, Sept. 29 from 8-11 a.m. (360 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Thisfamily-friendly event helps provide food, shelter and veterinary care to thethousands of animals who come through the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA’sdoors every year. General registration for an individual walker is $35. Formore information, click here.– PASADENA

Sept.30

Paint Nite: Sailing at Dusk at Cabreras MexicanCuisine Duarte, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. (1856 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010). Grabyour friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’llgo from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughsalong the way. Tickets are $39 per person. For more information, click here.– DUARTE

Oct.1

MHS MASA Fundraiser at Old Town Pizza, Oct. 1from 3-9 p.m. (338 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016).  Monrovia High School – Math and Science Academywill get 20% back from you dine-in, take out or delivery order. Simply mentionor show the flyer on the Old Town Pizza Facebook page.  For more information, click here.– MONROVIA

Tuesday Musicale at Pasadena Central Library,Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. (285 E. Walnut, Pasadena, CA 91101). This is a recitalfeaturing music for piano trio by Mendelssohn, show tunes  sung by Ruth Ridenour, Brahms piano trio, andconcert variations by Clara Schumann, played by Jamie Caridi, pianist.Admission is free. For more information, call  (626) 744-4066. – PASADENA

Oct.2

SGV Women’s Social Club Meet-and-Greet Coffee and Meeting atChurch of the Good Shepherd, Jordan Hall, Oct. 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. (400 W.Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007). Are you interested in meeting new people,making new friends, exploring well-known landmarks, and enjoying newactivities? Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, a social club, inviteslocal women to attend their next general meeting. Registration is free. Formore information, click here. – ARCADIA

Oct.3

One Colorado Kids: Buster Balloon HalloweenSpooktacular at One Colorado, Oct. 3 from 4:30-5:30 (41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena,CA 91103). The wildly popular Buster Balloon will dazzle and elicit ooohhh’sand aaahhh’s with his creepy comedy, spooky magic and monstrous balloon creationsthat will have everyone howling and screeching with delight. Registration isfree. For more information, click here.– PASADENA

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