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evelyn hofer!

This week better play fair.

SEE
Evelyn Hofer
What: The just-opened exhibit honoring the late photographer’s career highlights her vividly hued portraits, cityscapes, and still lifes.
Why: From Mexico to Spain in living color.
When: Thru May 1. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; by appt.
Where: RoseGallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., at Cloverfield Blvd., Santa Monica (310-264-8440).

SHOP
VPL & Victoria Bartlett Event
What: Get ahead of the game by preordering her fall 2010 collection (and choose from spring stunners by Alexander Wang, Acne, and Opening Ceremony).
Why: Dig on drinks and snacks with the designer.
When: Tues. Sale, 3-7 p.m.; drinks, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Ave., b/t Edinburgh & Hayworth Aves., West Hollywood (323-655-7855).

EAT
Cart for a Cause
What: Each month a different top chef (Animal’s Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook, Street’s Susan Feniger) gets into the driver’s seat of the innovative food truck, offering three meals at ten bucks a pop.
Why: It’s feel-good food — all proceeds fund the nonprofit St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
When: Thru fall 2011. Every Tues.
Where: Follow at twitter.com/cartforacause.

LEARN
The Great Tomato Sale & Talk
What: You say tomato; expert Steve Goto reveals his top 25 tomato picks for 2010, plus gives tips for foolproof sowing and reaping.
Why: Plants will be available afterward for purchase. (We’re just planting the seed.)
When: Wed., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: The Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., at Stanford Dr., Arcadia (626-821-3222).

TRIP
PsychicGirl Cocktails & Healing
What: First come the drinks, then comes the mind-altering Theta Healing, with a focus on realigning your unconscious beliefs about money and success.
Why: Everything makes more sense after a couple.
When: Wed., 7 p.m.
Where: 1274 N. Clark St., b/t Ozeta Ter. & Devlin Dr., West Hollywood.

Photo: Evelyn Hofer, Phoenix Part on a Sunday, 1966. Courtesy of RoseGallery, Santa Monica

Location
PsychicGirl Cocktails & Healing
1274 N Clark St
bt Ozeta Ter & Devlin Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90069
RoseGallery
2525 Michigan Ave
@ Cloverfield Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The Los Angeles County Arboretum
301 N Baldwin Ave
@ Stanford Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007
7971 Melrose Ave
bt Edinburgh & Hayworth Aves
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-655-7855
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