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Monday, October 6:

Wurstfest at Ray and Stark Bar
means they are celebrating the “wurst” night of the week (Mondays) with house-crafted sausages (seven in total) and German beers. Sausages range from classic Bavarian brat to the Moroccan and NOLA versions. October 6-27; 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6180

Pressed Juicery Unveils a new Menu
After listening to customer feedback, Pressed Juicery debuts three “classic” juice flavors of orange, apple, and watermelon; new rose and green coconut waters; and a cold-brewed coffee drink with vanilla bean. The revamped menu is available in all 20 Pressed Juicery locations and online, and also includes updated versions of original flavors and the re-introduction of the popular Brazil nut signature blend, made with kale, spinach, romaine, vanilla bean, dates, and sea salt. In addition to the new juices and coconut waters, Pressed Juicery will also introduce smoothies and soups exclusively at the Manhattan Beach location. The soups, which include a green soup (cucumber, zucchini, spinach, avocado, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and sea salt), and a tomato soup are served chilled in take-away bottles, and can be enjoyed cold or hot. Pressed Juicery’s smoothie combinations will offer a green smoothie (spinach, kale, orange, coconut water, mango, peach, and banana), and a fruit smoothie, made using strawberry, banana, pineapple, apple, and coconut meat.

Tuesday, October 7:

Serious Barbecue Backlot
Barbecue fans get ready to head to Hollywood and get behind Jimmy Kimmel’s stage for Adam Perry Lang’s barbecue rig. He’ll be parked there from October 7-24 and serving sliced short rib, rib eye, strip steak and more. Cash only, Tuesdays-Friday, 11 am-3 pm; 6901 Hawthorne Ave., Hollywood CA 90028

Farmer’s Market at Grand Park
Get all the locally grown produce you can handle at Grand Park’s weekly farmers market. it’s the perfect grocery shopping for the Eastside. Sustainability, local and green!. Every Tuesday, 10 am-2 pm; Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave., LA 90012

Zoe Nathan Book Signings
Baker, chef, and co-owner of Santa Monica’s Huckleberry Café & Bakery, is touring Los Angeles this month, participating in a series of culinary Q&A’s and book signings in celebration of her debut cookbook: Huckleberry: Stories, Secrets, and Recipes from Our Kitchen. Complimentary Huckleberry treats, like apple butter hand pies, mini chocolate donuts, and olive oil muffins, as well as copies of the cookbook ($35) will be available at each event. Upcoming Los Angeles events include: Diesel Bookstore: October 7, 7-8 pm; Suite #33 at the Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., Santa Monica, CA 90402; Cultivate LA: October 11, 6-7 p.m; Nathan will be signing books during the Sunset VIP Reception; Artisanal LA: October 12, 1-1:30 pm; LA Mart – 1933 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Wednesday, October 8:

Breast Friends to support Walk With Sally & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Enjoy shopping, cocktails, desserts, and live music at the downtown Manhattan Beach Trina Turk shop. A percentage of the evening’s sales will go to Walk With Sally to support Breast Cancer Awareness and their programs. This is just a kick-off party! Support Walk With Sally’s Breast Friends by attending their 4-day shopping event in downtown Manhattan Beach. Businesses will be offering sales and specials in support of the organizations October campaign. Visit Bella Beach, Manhattan Denim, Margaret O’ Leary and more, from October 9-October 12 and a portion of sales will be donated to the organization. Wednesday October 8, 6-9 pm; Trina Turk, 333 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; RSVP: jenna.ramirez@localitela.com by October 5.

The Speakeasy Series at Hyde
Hyde has a new show involving a jazz band and flappers and versions of songs like “Fancy,” “Anaconda” and the Game of Thrones theme. Wednesdays, 10 pm, 8117 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; 323.940.1650