’Twas the week before Xmas, and all through the house, you had nothing to wear, not even a blouse. Some sample sale shopping, and then you’ll be fine. Add funny TV and two quarts of wine.

EAT
Bodega DeCórdova
What: Imported regional wines and authentic tapas at new low-key Spanish spot.
Why: When in Spain.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 6 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sun., 6 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 361 S. Fairfax Ave., b/t Blackburn Ave. & 4th St. (323-951-1969).

SEE
In Their Own Words Premieres
What: Comedians like Cheryl Hines, Jay Mohr, and Fred Willard read from memoirs from celebs like Stallone, Tommy Lee, and Nsync.
Why: Both funny (ha, ha) and funny (peculiar).
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.
Where: Bravo.

BUY
Blue Cult Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 70 percent percent off Blue Cult, Sacred Blue, Blue 2, and recently debuted Sacred denim.
Why: The cult of personality and jeans.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2305 E. 52nd St., b/t Santa Fe Ave. & S. Alemeda St., Vernon (323-588-8455).

DO
Candy-Making Class
What: Learn to make fudge, English toffee, bittersweet chocolate truffles, lollipops, and candied citrus peel.
Why: Candy is dandy.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: CSCA, 521 E. Green St., at S. Oakland Ave., Pasadena (626-683-1354 or csca.edu).

HEAR
Melt in Your Mouth
What: Dessert, coffee, and winter stew-themed personal stories from the hilarious to the heinous.
Why: We all have our tales to tell.
When: Sun. at 7 p.m.
Where: Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., b/t Lankershim Blvd. & Bakman Ave., North Hollywood (818-766-3691).