Friday, Feb. 12

• The Altadena Main Library will show The Time Traveler's Wife, starting at 3:30 PM at 600 E. Mariposa.
• The Bob Lucas branch library, 2659 N Lincoln Ave., will have a Valentine cookie decorating activity, also starting at 3:30 Friday.

Sat., Feb. 13

• Sacred Heart Church, 2889 N. Lincoln Ave in Altadena, is celebrating Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) New Orleans-style from 7-11 PM.  Tickets cost $15 per person, $25 per couple. Contact Edwina Clay at 626-794-7814 to purchase or for more information.
• Theatre Americana returns to Davies Hall at Farnsworth Park with a reception and staged reading of an original play, "Polterheist."   There will be a special reception preceding the performance to celebrate Theatre Americana's return. This event is in collaboration with L.A. County Parks and Recreation and proceeds from the play will benefit the Farnsworth Park After-school program,  Go to www.theatreamericana.com/ for tickets and further information.

Sun., Feb. 15

• Coffee Gallery will holds its monthly Bluegrass Jam from 12:30-3:30, followed by "In the Name of Love," a benefit for the people of Haiti, starting at 3:30.  Free, but donations are accepted.