With you-know-who’s disturbingly sappy Spanish-soap-opera duet still ringing in your ears, you’re going to need some serious distraction this weekend. (Wait — did he really brush her hair?)
EAT
Brunch at Yi Cuisine
What: Chef Rodelio serves braised shredded pork in puff pastry with poached eggs, tempura French toast topped with bananas, and wok-tossed fruit with oatmeal and brown-sugar cream.
Why: Um, did you miss the “What” section?
When: Sat. & Sun. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Yi Cuisine, 7910 W. Third St., at Fairfax Ave., L.A. (323-658-8028).
BUY
Sun Walter’s Trunk Show
What: Up to 70 percent off Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Trina Turk, and more.
Why: You could use some sun.
When: Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 7600 Melrose Ave., at N. Curson Ave., second flr., L.A. (310-202-0421).
DO
“A Walk to Remember”
What: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions presents artist-conceived and -led
walking tours of Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Why: These ‘hoods are made for walking. (You just didn’t know it.)
When: John Baldessari leads Fri. at 11 a.m.
Where: All over (323-957-1777, ext. 12).
HEAR
“Food Not Bombs”
What: Axis of Justice benefit show for the hungry,
featuring Tom Morello (formerly of Rage Against the Machine), Bad Acid Trip,
and others.
Why: Good show, good cause.
When: Fri. at 7 p.m.
Where: Peace and Justice Center, 2210 Lincoln Blvd., b/t Venice Blvd. and
Victoria Ave., Venice (323-758-4329).
The Briggs
What: Up-and-comers headline with the Briefs.
Why: The buzz says they’re next.
When: Fri. at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Troubador, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., at Doheny Dr., West Hollywood
(310-276-6168).














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