Observe Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays in presidential style: fine art, wine, and horseback riding. (Absinthe and heavy metal optional.)

SEE
70 More Artists to Be Announced!!!
What: New work from Paper Rad, Jung Hong, Lief Goldberg, Erin Rosenthal, Brian Chippendale (of Lightning Bolt), and other artists.
Why: The anticipation is killing us.
When: Opening, Sat., 7-10 p.m. Thru Mar. 18.
Where: New Image Art Gallery, 7908 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood (323-654-2192).

DRINK
Holly’s
What: New boite in Paladar’s old shell complete with (legal) absinthe bar and good (lack of) lighting.
Why: Meet your buddy, Holly.
When: Nightly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 1651 Wilcox Ave., at Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (323-962-7712).

DO
Full Moon Ride
What: Saddle up and take a guided trail ride in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Why: Time to start horsing around.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Los Angeles Horseback Riding, 2623 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., off Mulholland Hwy., Topanga (818-591-2032). Reservations required.

BUY
Wally’s Annual Tent Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off wines, champagne, and spirits and good deals on cheese, olive oil, and other gourmet munchies.
Why: Shopping doesn’t get more in-tents than this.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2107 Westwood Blvd., at Mississippi Ave., Westwood (310-475-0606).

HEAR
Early Man with Priestess and The Sword
What: Three bands who would’ve aced AP Heavy Metalology at the School of Rock.
Why: Metallics are so in.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Spaceland, 1717 Silver Lake Blvd. (323-661-4380).