Los Angeles - June 11, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Catch a wave hello.

DO
Beach Rescue Project
What: Barefoot Wine and Surfrider Foundation pitch in to dejunk the sands; volunteer efforts rewarded with drinks, snacks, and a Mason Jennings show at the new Shorebreak Hotel.
Why: Seagulls can do only so much.
When: Sat. Cleanup, 9-11 a.m.; party, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy., Tower 21, Huntington Beach; Hotel, 500 Pacific Coast Hwy., b/t Main & Sixth Sts., Huntington Beach (714-861-4470). R.S.V.P. to republic.barefootwine.com.

BRUNCH
Cafe Stella
What: French standby is now doing days with baked eggs, Benedicts, and house-made pastries including morning buns (croissant dough + orange zest + brown sugar + butter).
Why: Ooh la latte.
When: Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 3932 W. Sunset Blvd., at Sanborn Ave., Silver Lake (323-666-0265).

HEAR
Camera Obscura
What: Glaswegian indie outfit takes its latest orchestral pop album, My Maudlin Career, to the stage.
Why: Great Scots.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Box at Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., b/t Gower St. & El Centro Ave., Hollywood (323-464-0808). Tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

BUY
Current/Elliott & Joie Warehouse Sale
What: Select C/E denim samples and Joie dresses, tops, bottoms, jackets, shoes, and kidswear from fall, holiday/resort, and spring at a sweet 70 percent off retail.
Why: Cheer up, sleepy jeans.
When: Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 4599 District Blvd., b/t Corona & Loma Vista Aves., Vernon.

Geren Ford Pop-Up
What: Feature’s shop-in-shop series continues as Geren Lockhart kicks off the summer season with a party (complete with cocktails and SusieCakes cupcakes) for her new collection.
Why: Fordy days and Fordy nights.
When: Thru July 5. Reception, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. Pop-up hours, Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 11958 San Vicente Blvd., b/t Montana Ave. & Bundy Dr., Brentwood (310-826-6600).