Music lovers are desert bound and couch taters have assumed the position, leaving the city wide open for wait-free brunches, line-free movies, and plenty of room for your best funky chicken. Happy May Day.

SEE
“The Far Reaches of the Universe, My Garden”
What: Aya Takano’s science fictiony/fashiony paintings premiere stateside.
Why: She’s out of this world.
When: Through May 21, Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Blum & Poe, 2754 S. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Washington and Venice Blvds., Culver City (310-836-2062).

EAT
Sushi & Kushi IMAI
What: Secret spot for super sushi that also offers lots of tasty kushi (a.k.a. grilled kabobs).
Why: No shabu shabu, no cry.
When: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: 8300 Wilshire Blvd., at San Vicente Blvd., Beverly Hills (323-655-2253).

HEAR
UCI MFA Reading Series
What: Poetry and fiction works-in-progress by UC Irvine MFA students.
Why: Writers are the new rock stars.
When: Sat. at 2 p.m.
Where: Dutton’s Brentwood Books, 11975 San Vicente Blvd., b/t S. Bundy Dr. and Montana Ave., Brentwood (310-476-6263).

BUY
Diavolina
What: Fancy shoes and your favorite designers have a brand new home.
Why: If the shoe fits …
When: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m.
Where: 156 S. Robertson Blvd., at Third St., Beverly Hills (310-550-1341).

DO
Spring Cleaning
What: Destroy, sell, or donate old clothes, bad CDs, and everything that is so last year.
Why: Take a load off, Fanny.
When: Now ‘til the Coachellas come home.
Where: Wasteland, 7428 Melrose Ave., b/t Vista St. and Martel Ave., West Hollywood (323-0653-3028); or Amoeba, 6400 Sunset Blvd., at Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood (323-245-6400).