Celebrate Columbus Day with a sailor. Just don’t fall for it when he tells you his other boat’s the Santa Maria.

BUY
Modern Living Warehouse Sale
What: European furnishings and home decor from Zanotta, Alessi, Flos, Luminara, and more, 40 to 75 percent off.
Why: House rules.
When: Sat. thru Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Modern Living, 806 N. La Brea Ave., 2 blocks south of Centinela Ave., Inglewood (310-657-8775).

EAT
Oktober Fest
What: First of four frenzy-free Oktober Fest Friday nights of fancy microbrews and charcuterie — served poolside, of course.
Why: Keg-stands verboten.
When: Fris. thru Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Delfina, 530 W. Pico Blvd., b/t 4th & 7th Sts., Santa Monica (310-399-9344).

HEAR
Something for Rockets
What: Dancey, melodic selections from up-and-coming indie substations.
Why: It’s a blast (off).
When: Sat. at 8 p.m.
Where: Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (310-276-6168).

SEE
Taking a Bullet
What: Joe Sola’s Hollywood fever has him constructing and deconstructing art in mediums from video to watercolor.
Why: Bite the bullet.
When: Thurs. thru Dec. 31.
Where: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, 6522 Hollywood Blvd., b/t Schrader Blvd. & Wilcox Ave., Hollywood (323-957-1777).

DO
Grand Avenue Festival
What: Performances, art fair, fine foods (Zip Fusion, anyone?), and a free scavenger hunt for the kiddies.
Why: Ain’t life grand?
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Grand Ave., b/t Temple & 5th Sts., Downtown.