Los Angeles - March 16, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

As the Irish always say, “May the horns of your cattle always touch Heather.” (Sorry, Heather.)

EAT
Republic Now Open
What: Nosh dynamite American fare (cioppino, bacon-wrapped blue nose bass) in the main room, or show up strictly for the lounge’s less spendy late-night menu (hot wings, Asian chicken lettuce cups, mushroom bruschetta).
Why: The people’s Republic of mangia.
When: Nightly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 650 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood (310-360-7070).

BUY
Rachel Pally Sample Sale
What: Jersey gems between 50 and 80 percent off at this blow out.
Why: Be a buddy. Have a Pally.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 5811 Matilija Ave., off Burbank Blvd. & Woodman Ave., Van Nuys (818-785-4486).

Underglam Spring Sample Sale
What: Goodies from Underglam and friends like Only Hearts and Gara Danielle for cheap.
Why: Better to be Underglam-ed than underwhelmed.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 411 N. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Melrose Ave. & Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood (310-358-9649). Cash only.

HEAR
Andrew Shapiro at Marvimon
What:  Celebrate NYC piano composer/songwriter Shapiro’s new album, Quiet Kissing.
Why: Quiet riot’s more like it.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: 1411 N. Broadway, b/t Solano Ave. & Casanova St., Elysian Park. R.S.V.P. required (rsvp@andrewshapiro.com).

DO
St. Patty’s Day at The Belamar
What: Duck into the Vibe Lounge for Amberbock Beer, Irish pub fare, and live music by Innisfree.
Why: Get jiggy with it.
When: Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 3501 Sepulveda Blvd., b/t Rosecrans Ave. & Seoulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach (310-750-0300).

Hand Treatment at Evian Detox Experience
What: Last weekend to get your mitts wrapped, dipped, soaked, massaged and softened at the temporary spa.
Why: Eau the humanity.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 9411 Little Santa Monica Blvd., at Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills.