Dance like nobody’s watching.
SEE
The Rite of Spring
What: Chicago’s famed Joffrey Ballet celebrates the 100th anniversary of Vaslav Nijinsky’s groundbreaking production that turned ballet on its toes and gave way to modern dance.
Why: It’s a spring awakening.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Dorothy Chandler Music Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., b/t Temple & W. First Sts., Downtown. Tickets ($34-$125) at 213-972-0711.
SHOP
Tailour
What: Score the ideal work-to-wine-bar dress from the label’s debut collection full of seasonless styles to flatter every body type. Next on the sketchpad: a spectrum of colors, jackets, and pants.
Why: All pieces are designed and made in Los Angeles.
When: Your go-to LBD needs a night off.
Where: Available at tailour.com.
SAVE
Kristinit Valentine’s Pop-Up Sale at Weekend Lovers
What: Score 40-70 percent off sweet dresses crafted from vintage silk, structured cashmere coats, and one-of-a-kind designs, then get first dibs on the local designer’s equally swoonworthy spring collection.
Why: Free mimosas and a portion of sales donated to PAWS ensure good times and great karma.
When: Sat., 2-7 p.m.
Where: 351 S. La Brea Ave., b/t W. Third & W. Fourth Sts., Mid-Wilshire (323-933-9032). R.S.V.P. at service@kristinit.com.
PREEN
Fringe of Beverly Hills
What: 90210 decadence hits the beach at the intimate new SaMo salon, where Kyle Mathis transforms vitamin D-deprived locks into naturally sun-kissed layers. At least, that’s what everyone else will think.
Why: Summer-ready mane? Check. Now, about that bikini body.
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. & Mon., by appt.
Where: 2717 Main St., at Hill St., Santa Monica (310-450-0907).
PERUSE
Printed Matter’s L.A. Art Book Fair
What: Indie publishers, booksellers, and artists from across the globe join forces for a (free!) visual feast filled with hard-to-find titles, exhibitions, and events. The festivities kick off tonight with live jams from Secret Circuit and tarot readings by Marty Windahl.
Why: Revive the ’90s in Zine World, hosting more than 80 new and vintage reads along with installations, performances, and a Larry Clark pop-up shop.
When: Tonight, 6-9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., b/t E. Temple & E. First Sts., Downtown (213-626-6222).
Photo: Herbert Migdoll / Courtesy of The Joffrey Ballet








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