Unless you’ve got a thing for boating down L.A.’s major roadways, the weather’s probably kept your bum firmly planted on the sofa. Good news, riders on the storm: The skies are clearing.

SEE
Saint Joseph Ballet
What: Dance performance by nonprofit youth ballet company that provides services for low-income Orange County kids.
Why: This is the real O.C.
When: Thurs.-Sat. at 8:30 p.m.
Where: REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., at Hope St. (213-237-2800 or redcat.org).

Chung King Road Openings
What: Openings at Peres Projects, Sister, and China Art Objects galleries (all along Chinatown’s Gin Ling Way and Chung King Road).
Why: Cold beer, two-buck Chuck, and a plastic-surgery-free crowd. Is this L.A.?
When: Sat. at 6 p.m.
Where: Chung King Rd., at the 900 block of N. Hill St., Peres Projects (213-617-1100 or peres-projects.com); Sister (213-628-7000 or sisterla.com); China Art Objects (213-613-0384 or chinaartobjects.com).

DO
Astrology of 2005
What: Guru Gahl details the year’s astrological trends, as well as specific forecasts for each sign.
Why: Because these forecasts don’t say rain.
When: Sat. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Golden Bridge Yoga, 5901 W. Third St., at Poinsettia Pl. (323-936-4172).

L.A. Market Week
What: Up-and-coming and already-arrived designers show their summer 2005 wares to buyers (and it’s open to the public).
Why: Because you’re dreaming of summer (and window-shopping is less pricey).
When: Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Design Buildings, centered at “the Intersection” in the fashion district, at Ninth and Los Angeles Sts. (213-488-1153 or fashiondistrict.org).

BUY
Satine Winter Sale
What: Shoes from Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Chloé, and others are 50 percent off.
Why: Have you seen what they go for at retail?
When: Thurs.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: Satine, 8117 W. Third St., b/t Kilkea Dr. and Crescent Heights Blvd. (323-655-2142).