Los Angeles - November 17, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Your forecast: sunny with a high of 75 degrees and a chance of a light meteor shower on Thursday night.

BUY
Juan Carlos Obando Trunk Show
What: Meet and greet J.C., check out spring ’06, custom order fancy party dresses, and score fall/winter wares.
Why: W.W.J.C.O.D.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Des Kohan, 671 Cloverdale Ave., at Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile (323-857-0200).

Find Outlet Sale
What: Fifty to 80 percent off Original Penguin, Alice + Olivia, Serfontaine, Goldenbleu, Sophomore, Black Halo, Adriana Cara shoes, and more.
Why: Find, your creative Outlet.
When: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Find Outlet at H.D. Buttercup, 3225 Helms Ave., at Venice Blvd., Culver City (310-945-5052).

 EAT
CrepeVine Bistro
What: New wine bar in Old Town Pasadena serving croque monsieur and crepes suzette.
Why: Ye olde load of crepe.
When: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 a.m.;  Fri., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: CrepeVine Bistro, 36 W. Colorado Blvd., at Mills Pl., Pasadena (626-796-7250).

SEE
Recognize
What: Projections from photographer Glen E. Friedman’s first fine art book. (He’ll be there to say hi and sign copies.)
Why: Better recognize.
When: Sat., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Sixspace, 5803 Washington Blvd., b/t Ernest & David Aves., Culver City (323-932-6200).
 
DO
Freeway Series
What: Clippers (Elton, Corey, and b-day boy Sam Cassell) vs. Lakers (Kobe, Smush, and a cute players and pups charity calendar).
Why: Hoop dreamy.
When: Fri. at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., at Chick Hearn Ct., Downtown. Tickets at ticketmaster.com and Craigslist.