August 28, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s like every day is Labor Day.

BUY
Corey Lynn Calter Sample Sale
What: Take 60 percent off wholesale prices and hit the $10 and $20 dollar racks at this end of season blowout.
Why: Caltered state.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 719 S. Los Angeles St., b/t E. Seventh & E. Eighth Sts., ste. 807, Downtown.

WATCH
Patti Smith: Dream of Life
What: The new documentary on the creative life and times of the artist/musician/poet known as the godmother of punk.
Why: Peace and noise.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: American Cinematheque, at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., b/t Euclid & 14th Sts., Santa Monica (310-260-1528).

SEE
Whistling Past the Graveyard
What: Austrian artist Mercedes Helnwein’s new collection of meticulously detailed lifelike drawings.
Why: It’s still life.
When: Sat.-Sept. 20. Reception, Sat., 8-11 p.m. Regular hours, Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Merry Karnowsky Gallery, 170 S. La Brea Ave., b/t W. First & W. Second Sts., La Brea Corridor (323-933-4408).

DRINK
9:58 at Comme Ca
What: Fitzroys, Gilded Roses, and all other specialty cocktails are now going for $9.58 after 9:58 p.m.
Why: The new happy hour.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 9:58-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9:58 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Comme Ca, 8479 Melrose Ave. b/t La Cienega Blvd. & Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (323-782-1104).

PRIMP
Shades of Green
What: New shop-in-shop shows off ecofriendly beauty products and offers clear notes on what’s so friendly about them.
Why: Pretty smart.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Wilshire Beauty Supply, 5401 Wilshire Blvd., at Cloverdale Ave., Mid-Wilshire (323-937-2001).