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The Weekend Guide

Wow. It’s an honor just to be nominated. We’d like to thank Mondays for being manic, Tuesdays for being dull, Wednes-days for the hump …

EAT
Grace Chocolates
What: Pastry chef Elizabeth Belkind’s limited-edition chocolates.
Why: As if candy requires an excuse.
When: Today-Feb. 14. (There’s your excuse.)
Where: Grace, 7360 Beverly Blvd., at Martel St., L.A. (323-934-4400 or gracerestaurant.com).

DO
Eaton It Up
What: Explore Eaton Canyon’s lush 190-acre park.
Why: A hiker’s fancy turns to thoughts of spring.
When: Dawn to dusk. (No night hikes, Pocahontas.)
Where: Eaton Canyon, 1750 N. Altadena Dr., b/t New York Dr. and Valencia Ave., the San Gabriel Mtns., Pasadena (626-398-5420).

BUY
Vintage Fashion Expo
What: Top dealers sell 1850s-1980s vintage from Halston, Dior, Blass, Miyake, and more.
Why: Thrifting is for amateurs.
When: Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., at Pico Blvd., Santa Monica (310-458-8551).

Foot Fetish at Star Shoes
What: One-of-a-kind shoes, from Cali-based artists, at everyone’s favorite bar-cum-shoe-boutique.
Why: Your drug of choice? Footwear.
When: Wed.-Sat. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Through March 2.
Where: Star Shoes, 6364 Hollywood Blvd., b/t Cahuenga Blvd. and Ivar St., Hwd. (323-462-7827).

SEE
Thing: New Sculpture from Los Angeles
What: Up-and-coming L.A.-based sculptors show their provocative work.
Why: A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
When: Sun.-June 5.
Where: Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., at Westwood Blvd., Westwood (310-443-7000).