It's a holiday, so it's kind of slow, but what's there is good …

Thurs., June 30

• Teen cupcake wars: At the Altadena Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St., teens (13-17) participating in the Teen Summer Reading Program can join in on this fun and creative activity. Decorate a cupcake best to represent a random country. Use your imagination and present a cupcake that leaves all other cupcakes in the dust. Top vote-getter wins a prize! You must be signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program to compete.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: backstage, John York, "The Byrds and Beyond," 8 PM, $20.  Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Fri., July 1

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica: pickups start at 9 AM. $3. See here for details.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: front stage, open mic, starts  8 PM, free; backstage, Merchants of Moonshine, 8 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.
• Altadena Town & Country Club fireworks display, starts about 9:30 PM.

Sat., July 2

• Beach Bus to Santa Monica: pickups start at 9 AM. $3. See here for details.
• Coffee Gallery Backstage: The Association's Terry Kirkman with Ramekega and Duane Thorin, 7 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Sun., July 3

• Coffee Gallery: front stage, open mic, starts  8 PM, free; backstage, Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin, 7 PM, $18. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.
• The Rancho Bar, 2485 N. Lake Ave., will be having a Independence day BBQ starting around noon. On the menu:  Slow Smoked/BBQ pulled pork sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & more. (21 & over)

Mon., July 4

• Independence Day
• The Altadena Ale & Wine House will celebrate with a fish fry and barbecue this afternoon.