Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica area
Events
Paul Freedman: Discusses and signs "Ten Restaurants That Changed America," 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-5320. www.vromansbookstore.com
Brand Boulevard Block Party: Restaurant tasting, beers from Golden Road Brewery, wines from Hitching Post Wines and inception Wines, 5-8 p.