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OPEN HOUSE

Cal Poly Pomona showcases cereal magnate Will Keith Kellogg’s West Coast home at Founders’ Day, 3-5 p.m. Thursday; (909) 869-4996.

CHILDREN

Zany Brainy store-opening celebration offers free activities for children, Friday-Sunday. Pasadena; (626) 351-4663.

CLUBS

Longshot’s Sports Bar opens for the racing season at 7 p.m. Friday at Hollywood Park with music from Dave Wakeling. (310) 419-1505.

BOOKS

Writers Bloc presents author Arthur Golden (“Memoirs of a Geisha”) at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Beverly Hills. $10.

(310) 335-0917.

FESTIVAL

Pilgrim Place historical-themed activities for adults and kids, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Claremont. Free. (909) 621-9581.