Weekend Planner: Football, Blues Brunch, Farmer's Market

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On Saturday, join for a special “Blue White” football game. Admission is free, and attendees will get to watch freshmen, junior varsity and varsity scrimmages play. There will also be drinks and dinner available for purchase, a raffle, performances from cheerleaders and the band, and lots of fun! The event runs from 4-7:30 p.m.

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In nearby Arcadia, the  (301 N. Baldwin Ave.) is offering an introductory class to permaculture from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday where you can learn to create a food forest in your own backyard through both lecture and hands-on demonstrations. Participants will have their questions answered, and get to take a seedball home at the end of the class. Registration is recommended; call 626-821-4623 or email jill.berry@arboretum.org to register. The cost is 428 for non-members and @25 for members.

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Travel north to Sierra Madre for some live theater! The  (87 W Sierra Madre Blvd.) presents The Yeomen of the Guard at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturdya, and a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $25. The show runs through September 24.

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In neighboring South Pasadena, Barry Big B Brenner plies the crowd with his sweet jazz sounds during an idyllic Sunday Brunch at South Pasadena’s classy (1009 El Centro St.). Brunch runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

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On Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., nearby Pasadena hosts its weekly weekend Farmer's Market. Vendors sell fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, fish and pasture-grazed meats. Live plants and cut flowers are also regularly available. The market also offers prepared foods, such as baked goods, breads, Mediterranean foods, nuts, and a Mexican food cart preparing hot meals. Sounds like fun! Check it out at the intersection of N. Sierra Madre Blvd. & Paloma St.