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The Weekend Guide

Summer vacationers snagged your spot? Cut you off? Swiped your poolside chaise lounge? You know they just wish they all could be California girls.

HEAR
Mortified

What: Listen while others read their angst written high school diaries, love letters, and locker notes, and feel better about your own.
Why:  Smells like teen spirit.
When: Thurs. & Tues.,  8 p.m.
Where: M Bar, 1253 N. Vine St., at Fountain Ave., Hollywood (323-856-0036).

SEE
In the Sweet Bye & Bye
What
: Last chance to catch first survey of Margaret Kilgallen’s paintings and drawings inspired by the culture of wanderers.
Why: You say good-bye; I say hello.
When: Thru Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Gallery at REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., at Hope St., Downtown (213-237-2800).

EAT
Salsa and Sangria
What
: Dirty dancing lessons, half-price tapas, and signature sangrias like blueberry lemonade and watermelon champagne.
Why: You can dance if you want to.
When: Thurs., 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thru August.
Where: The Courtyard, 8543 Santa Monica Blvd., at W. Knoll Dr., West Hollywood (310-358-0301).

BUY
Shop, Girls

What: Final markdowns at The Kids Are Alright and up to 80 percent off retail at The Dock Downtown.
Why: Sale away, sale away, sale away.
When: Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m., TKAA. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m-4 p.m., TDD.
Where: 2201 W. Sunset Blvd., at Mohawk St., Echo Park (213-413-4014), TKAA. 1481 E. Fourth St., b/t Clarence & Anderson Sts., Downtown, TDD. R.S.V.P. at thedockdowntown.com.

DO
Garden Party
What
: Private Morning Tea & Tour package at Huntington Gardens and the summer’s last wine tasting evening with Patina & Chalone Estate Vineyards at Descanso Gardens.
Why: Every rose has its thorn.
When: Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. (book in advance), Tea & Tour; Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m., Descanso.
Where: End of Allen Ave. at Orlando Rd., San Marino, Huntington; 1418 Descanso Dr., at Verdugo Blvd., La CaƱada Flintridge, Descanso.