While we have the feeling the closure of the 405 over the weekend will wind up being the next Y2K, we feel you can’t be too cautious, so stay close to home, there’s plenty to do! (Not the least of which is Altadenablog sponsor Webster’s Community Pharmacy’s sale Fri-Sat.)

Thurs., July 14

• Teen Reading Program: The Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., 4-5 PM, play games  (and consume candy) from around the world as part of the Library’s summer reading program — earn some cool prizes, too!
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: backstage, Western swing guitarist/singer Carolyn Martin, 8 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Fri., July 15

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica: pickups start at 9 AM. $3. See here for details.
• Summer Movie Extravaganza at the Altadena Main Library, 600 E. Mariposa St.: “Rango,” rated PG, starts at 3:30 PM.  Free popcorn and drink!
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: front stage, open mic night, starts at 8 PM, free; backstage, Salty Suites (roots & bluegrass), 8 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Sat., July 16

• Sheriff’s Support Group Summer Concert Series: “The Down Beat Express” big band with Jennifer Gates and trumpeter Paul Cacia.  Starts at 7 PM at Farnsworth Park, absolutely free. 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 is providing water and ice 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.
• Bulgarini Gelato starts its summer Italian movie series with “Mafioso.” Italian dinner is $13, served at 7:30, but reservations must be made Friday.  The movie starts after dark, and is free.  Gelato available throughout the night. Reservations can be made by email at catering@bulgarinigelato.com or by calling (626) 791-6174.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: backstage, Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys, 7 PM, $20; Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.
• Also at the Coffee Gallery Frontstage, 10 PM: Cans for Comedy:  Each month comedians Julie Sandoval and Di Stanky bring together an amazing array of talented comedians for a special laugh filled night. This show is always funny and ,in fact we know it is the funniest show in all of Altadena. The price of admission is a canned food donation that will be delivered to Friends in Deed Food Pantry which distributes much needed food to working poor families. For your donation you get a great show, pizza and soft drinks.

Sun., July 17

• 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 
• Altadena Ale & Wine House, 2329 N. Fair Oaks: 8 fabulous wines this Sunday from Spain and France 3:30-5 PM, cheeses included.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake; backstage, open mic, free, 8 PM; backstage, The Late Bloomers, 7 PM, $18. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.