Los Angeles - May 12, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Paraskevidekatriaphobia, feh. Dance, walk, shop, and gamble for yourself and others.

HEAR
Dance Party USA
What: Sue Cie, Gold Chains, Gender, and Adult electro-rock the night away.
Why: Pop goes the east side.
When: Fri. at 9 p.m.
Where: The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., b/t Glendale Blvd. & Lemoyne St., Echo Park (213-413-8200).

SEE
LACE Art Show
What: Sneak peak of L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions’ annual auction, featuring greats like Barbara Kruger and Ed Ruscha.
Why: Dibs on next weekend’s bidding.
When: Show: May 14-20, noon-6 p.m. Auction: May 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: 6522 Hollywood Blvd., b/t Schrader & Wilcox Aves., Hollywood (323-957-1777).

DO
Walk for the Underdog
What: Fundraiser for So Cal puppy adoption foundations.
Why: Help every dog have its day.
When: Sun. Registration: 10 a.m. Walk: 11 a.m.
Where: Santa Monica Pier north parking lot.

GO
Vegas, Baby
What: Parties, parades, poker — and the biggest b’day cake ever — to celebrate Sin City’s 100th.
Why: Let everybody eat cake.
When: Sat. & Sun., ‘round the clock.
Where: Las Vegas.

BUY
Celebrity Closet Raiders
What: 50-75 percent off designer clothing from H’wood’s finest closets.
Why: What’s good for you is even better for the Good Shepherd Shelter.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Smashbox Studios, 8549 Higuera St., at Hayden Pl., Culver City.