Surviving Carmageddon 2 in Altadena

While the first Carmageddon was not actually the end of the world as many Angelinos predicted, perhaps it was that paranoia that kept people off the roads.

Check out some of what’s happening in Altadena this weekend and take solace in the added incentive of avoiding possible traffic.

Know of other events happening this weekend? Share them in the comments section or add them to our events calendar.

Friday and Sunday

Gallery Frontstage Open Mic
Coffee Gallery, 8 p.m.
Every Friday and Sunday nights, there is a free musical open mic at The Coffee Gallery in Altadena.  There is amazing talent in town, plus a lot of out-of-town performers come from far and wide.  Come out and watch or get up and play.

Saturday

Free Pancake Breakfast
Farnsworth Park Hall, 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
As if free pancakes aren’t great enough, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to benefit Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. Pay it forward, nosh on some pancakes and mingle with your neighbors.  If you want to volunteer to help out, please contact Philip Coombes at Phil@AgentPhil.com or 626.644.3227.

Family Nature Walk at Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon, 9 a.m.
Join in for a free Family Nature Walk through Eaton Canyon. Meet in front of the Nature Center at 9 a.m. to participate. The event is free and will occur, weather permitting.

Storytelling at Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon, 10:30 a.m.
Stop by every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Nature Tails: Story Telling at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Meet in front of the Nature Center, weather permitting.

Altadena Library LEGO Club
Altadena Library, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kids age 2 to 13 are invited to this time of LEGO fun at the Altadena Library, starting Sept. 29. Legos are provided, just bring your imagination! Duplo blocks will be available for children under 4 years of age. The Lego Club will meet once a month in the Main Library Community Room.