A very busy weekend, and we’re always replenishing the soup, so keep checking!

Thurs. Oct. 20

• Business Technology Center Tech Week Symposium, 2400 Lincoln Ave., 8 AM-3 PM.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake;  backstage: Driftwood Fire (singer/songwriters), 8 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.
• Harvest Nights food truck event at Sidewalk Cafe HTS, Hen’s Teeth Square, 2057 N. Los Robles (corner Los Robles Avenue and Woodbury Road), 10 PM-1 AM for a late night nosh.

Fri., Oct. 21

• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake;  front stage, open mic, 8 PM, free; backstage: Will Ryan and the Cactus County Cowboys (western), 8 PM, $18. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.

Sat., Oct. 22

• The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy hiking series continues. Learn about the 1,200-million-year geologic history of Rubio Canyon with docent John Wros. Meet at the base of Camp Huntington Road, where it intersects with E. Loma Alta Drive, at 9 AM. The trail is moderate — about one mile each way, with a 500-foot elevation gain. Free.
• Christmas Tree Lane Lights Up goes from 9 AM-noon. In the morning you will be greeted with donuts, coffee and hot chocolate and after 12:00 lunch will be served. If you are bringing a group of more than 5 on any weekend and plan to stay and have lunch, PLEASE call (626) 403-1123 so that we will have enough food for everyone.
• Pasadena Mental Health Center third annual rummage sale and open house  from 8 AM-1PM at the Center, 1495 N. Lake, Pasadena. There will also be free wellness workshops from 10 AM-noon.  All proceeds benefit the clients of PMHC.  For more information, call 626-798-0907 or go to www.pmhc.org.
• “Grow LA Victory Garden Initiative” classes at the Altadena Community Garden will sit out this week, but concludes next week.

• “The Gathering: Farm to Fork,” a day-long, ecological and educational event from the Los Angeles Community Garden Council, features break-out sessions, networking, information booths, and healthful food around the theme “Farm to Fork.” 8 AM-4 PM at Loma Alta Park Community Center and the Altadena Community Garden, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave.  The event is free, however, donations are appreciated. Lunch will be provided, first come, first served. This is a low-waste event. Please bring plates, cups and eating utensils.
• TEDxPasadena, a local TED event, will be held at Aveson Charter School, 1919 PInecrest. Tickets (no tickets sold at door): http://www.goldstar.com/events/altadena-ca/tedxpasadena.html  More info: http://www.tedxpasadena.com/index.html
• “Designer Drug Jewelry” trunk show by Altadena artist Susan Braig at Webster’s Community Pharmacy, 2450 N. Lake Ave., noon-3 PM. Her unique Braig recycles donated expired gel caps and tablets to use as gemstones and found items to create earrings, bracelets, tiaras, necklaces and rings.  Partial proceeds will benefit the Susan G Komen Foundation of LA County. In addition to Susan’s jewelry, the pharmacy has a unique selection of “For The Cure” gifts and collectibles available for sale. Complimentary refreshments, entry and parking.
• St. Mark’s School Country Fair, 2-8 PM, 1050 E. Altadena Drive.  Family-friendly fun and activities, entertainment, and food.  Admission is free.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake; backstage: Richard Smith and Julie Adams (guitar/cello), 7 PM, $15. Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.
• Allan Wasserman Jazz Ensemble at Pinnochio’s, 1449 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena at 8 PM.  $4 cover for an evening of Motown and Latin jazz.

Sun., Oct. 23

• Christmas Tree Lane Lights Up continues, 9-noon, see Saturday for details.
• Institute of Domestic Technology: Home Coffee Roasting with Ian Riley of LAMILL in Alhambra at the Zane Grey Estate.  $95.  Information and reservations: http://instituteofdomestictechnology.com/?p=491
• “Secrets of East Mariposa St.,” The Altadena Historical Society’s annual tour, 10 am to 4 pm.  Explore the history and mysteries and characters of this street.  To purchase tickets go to  http://altadenahistoricalsocietytour.eventbrite.com/  or call 626-797-8016 or send a check to Altadena Historical Society Tour, 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001 Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $25 at the door.
• “Cars, Cats, and Confessions: The Altadena Round Table,” a group of writers from the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake, brewed up a collection of short scripts and stories for a one-time afternoon performance from  2-4 PM.  Admission is free (donations are accepted).  Content is most appropriate for age 20 and over.
• Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake: Front stage: open mic, 8-11 PM, free. Backstage: Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements, and Shelby, Tieg and Tara, 7 PM, $10 (yes, $10) Reservations:  (626) 798-6236.