August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s no I in weekend.

SEE
Super Heroes at Home
What: Gregg Segal’s photographs catch Hollywood Boulevard’s costumed stars doing domestic duties.
Why: Cheese from Auntie Em’s, wine by the glass, and Wonder Woman taking out the trash.
When: Sat., 4-6 p.m.
Where: Colorado Wine Company, 2114 Colorado Blvd., b/t Caspar & Maywood Aves., Eagle Rock (323-478-1985).

SIP
L’Heure Verte at Maison 140
What: Drop into Bar Noir during the nightly Green Hour for an absinthe tasting that’ll set you back $5.
Why: It’s easy being, hiccup, green.
When: Daily, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 140 Lasky Dr., at Charleville Blvd., Beverly Hills (310-407-7795).

BUY
The Future Perfect
What: Brooklyn’s haven for thoughtful design and clever objects for home sets up a shop-in-shop at just-opened TenOverSix.
Why: Get back to the future.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7427 Beverly Blvd., at N. Vista St. (323-330-9355).

Showroom Seven Sample Sale
What: Accessories and ready-to-wear samples from Issa London, Orla Kiely, Erickson Beamon, and more at wholesale and below.
Why: Lucky number seven.
When: Thurs.-Aug. 28. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., mezz. 3, Downtown (213-316-0112).

EAT
Apple Restaurant Opens
What: Dine inside or out at new American contemporary dinner spot from chef Bryan Ogden.
Why: BLT bites, pan-roasted frog legs, and Santa Barbara spot prawns don’t fall far from the tree.
When: Opens Fri. Wed.-Mon., 6-11 p.m.
Where: 665 N. Robertson Blvd., b/t Santa Monica Blvd. & Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (310-358-9191).