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The Weekend Guide

Hooray for L.A., where the only thing you have to scarf is a latte (unless you’re prone to catching a chill when the mercury plunges to 70).

SEE
The Towne Dandies

What: Two one-man musikette adventures: That’s What Pirates Got to Do/Stay Cowboy 3000 in the afternoon, Football Town in the evening.
Why: Even cowboy pirate footballers get the blues.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m. (Football Town);  Sun., 4 p.m. (That’s What Pirates Got to Do/Stay Cowboy 3000).
Where: Pan Andreas Theatre, 5125 Melrose Ave., b/t Western Ave. & Wilton Pl., Hollywood (323-993-8723).

BUY
L.A. Indie Sale

What: Circa 1920s auto showroom showcases local designers like Puella, Porridge, and T-bags at wholesale prices.
Why: You drive a hard bargain.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Marvimon, 1411 N. Broadway, b/t Solano Ave. & Cassanova St., Chinatown (323-428-8415). R.S.V.P. to sherry@marvimon.com.

EAT
Feel the Burn

What: Homemade salsa contest.
Why: Chili today, hot tamale.
When: Sun. at noon.
Where: Atwater Village Farmers Market, 3250 Glendale Blvd., at Larga Ave., Glendale. To enter the contest, call (323-463-3171) or e-mail info@farmernet.com.

HEAR
Piano Man

What: Page Cavanaugh (famed Sinatra arranger and Carlyle entertainer) sings while you wine and dine.
Why: He’s so old school.
When: Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m.-midnight.
Where: The Tower Bar, 8358 Sunset Blvd., at Sweetzer Ave., West Hollywood (323-654-7100).

DO
Abbot Kinney Festival

What: Celebrate Venice’s centennial at the annual block party (music, spirit garden, etc.).
Why: The hundred-year itch.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Abbot Kinney Blvd., Main St. to Venice Blvd., Venice (310-396-3772).