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The Weekend Guide

Your StoryCorps well running low? Use this weekend to refuel on fun.

SEE
Holly Coulis and Max Maslansky
What: Contemporary painters make big deals out of life’s ordinary moments.
Why: Molehills, 0. Mountains, 1.
When: Opening reception Sat., 6-9 p.m. Exhibit thru Feb. 11.
Where: Cherry and Martin (formerly Cherry De Los Reyes), 12611 Venice Blvd., b/t Boise & Stewart Aves., Culver City (310-398-7404).

HEAR
Nouvelle Vague

What: French bossa nova collective covers moody American ’80s classics.
Why: Just can’t get enough.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Tangier, 2138 Hillhurst Ave., b/t Los Feliz Blvd. & Avocado St., Los Feliz (323-666-8666). Tickets online at virtuous.com.

DRINK
The Cha Cha Lounge

What: Put the art in party at this newly opened indie bar from Seattle.
Why: One, two, cha cha cha on over.
When: Daily, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (Happy hour, 5-8 p.m., means $1.50 beers and $2.50 well drinks.)
Where: 2375 Glendale Blvd., b/t Silver Lake Blvd. & Deane St., Silver Lake (323-660-7595).

BUY
South Willard Fall/Winter Sale

What: Rachel Comey, Mary Ping, Rag & Bone, and more — up to 50 percent off.
Why: Keep on shopping in the free world.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 8038 W. 3rd St., b/t Laurel Ave. & Crescent Heights Blvd., Mid City (323-653-6153).

DO
Trapped in the Closet
What: Screening of R. Kelly’s un-ironic hip-hopera and post-discussion with comics Aziz Ansari and Paul Scheer.
Why: A long way from “Bump N’ Grind.” (Or is it?)
When: Sat. at 10 p.m.
Where: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 5919 Franklin Ave., b/t Bronson & Tamarind Aves., Hollywood (323-908-8702).


Location
5919 Franklin Ave
bt Bronson & Tamarind Aves
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-908-8702
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