Dog days of summer are here …. keep checking back as we refresh the offerings!

Thurs., Aug. 18

• The Peace and Justice Academy Open House, 6-8 PM, Pasadena Church of the Brethren, 1041 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake:  Front stage, Heart of Gold/4 Way Street (tributes to Neil Young, and CSNY), 8 PM, $20. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Fri., Aug. 19

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica: pickups start at 9 AM. $3. See here for details.
• Altadena Library’s Summer Movie Extravaganza: “Soul Surfer”:  the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her left arm in a shark attack and overcame all odds to become a champion again.  Rated PG. Starts 3:30, admission and popcorn are free. Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.
• Scissors Paper Rock Salon Music Night, 1864 N. Allen, Pasadena, starts at 7 PM, free. In the gallery: “Brush paintings from the minds’ eye” by Katherine Tilley.  Music:  Medicine Man (Americana)
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake; front stage, open mic night, starts 8 PM, free; backstage, Joey Arbata and the Ivy Leaf, (Irish),  8 PM.  Tickets: $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Sat., Aug. 20

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica: pickups start at 9 AM. $3. See here for details.
• Ben McGinty is running a huge Estate Sale, 2346 N. EL Molino. from 9 AM-2 PM.  Furniture, bric-a-brac, and stuff from Victorian to the present.
• Wine tasting at Webster’s Fine Stationers, 2450 N. Lake: Join Anne Bannon and Michael Holland of OddBallGrape.com as we explore the differences of four white wines and how they relate to the foods of summer. Learn how to select the wine you’ll need at your next summer soiree and know how it will taste with the foods you’re serving! Know which white wines are the most refreshing and how you can use them to make summer sippers. If you need another reason to attend, you won’t want to miss the sampling of Jabberwocky Jerk Sauce Pork Roast, locally made and produced by Susann Edmonds, among other favorite summer snacks. This event is free to our customers and friends, so come on by and enjoy the camaraderie!
• Sheriff Support Group Summer Concert Series welcomes the The Mixx to the Farnsworth Park stage, 7 PM. Before the concert, you can pick up a dinner from Amy’s Patio Café  http://www.amyspatiocafe.net/id3.html or El Patron  http://elpatrononline.com/.   During the concert, beer and wine are available for purchase courtesy of the Altadena Rotary Club.  Webster’s Fine Stationers provides refreshment for the performers. Concerts are hosted by the Altadena Sheriff’s Station and Farnsworth Park.  Sponsors of the summer concert series are: Warner Bros., Rotary Club of Altadena, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Toyota of Pasadena, Baietti Seyffert/Podley Realtors, All American Audio Visual,  M & M Printing, Trinity ThreadWorks, My Irish Pride,  Georgia Rutherford in memory of Don Rutherford, and Altadenablog.  The concerts this year are dedicated to the memory of Cue MacKenzie.
• Italian movie night at  Bulgarini Gelato, 749 E. Altadena Dr. Movie TBA. Dinner starts at 7:30 PM, $13 (reservations required) including a pasta dish, salad and drink. The film is free, no reservations are required, and starts after dark.  Gelato available throughout. Dinner reservations must be made by Friday by email at catering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 791-6174.
• Coffee Gallery Backstage: The Folk Collection (acoustic folk) 3 PM matinee, $18, 7 PM show, $20.  Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Sun., Aug. 21

• Monthly gathering to support the midlife journey, third Sunday of the month at a private home in Altadena, 1-4 PM.  For more information go to www.simpleordinarypresence.com/Monthly.html 
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake; backstage, open mic, free, 8 PM; backstage, Houston Jones and Freebo, 7 PM, $18. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.