Los Angeles - March 23, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sometimes you feel like a nut (movie marathon, rock show, perfume extravaganza). Sometimes you don’t (fashion week redux, home-cooked meal).

EAT
Maurice’s Snack ’N Chat to Go
What: Sunday dinner means baked chicken, cornbread dressing, candied yams, string beans, homemade rolls, and apple pie for $9.95.
Why: Just like grandma used to make (in your soul food dreams).
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 5068 W. Pico Blvd., b/t Sycamore Ave. & Redondo Blvd., Mid City (323-931-3879).

SEE
L.A. Fashion Week Highlights
What: Two-minute clips showing the best parts of all the designer shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios.
Why: No invite, no problem.
When: You’ve got 30 days to check them out.
Where: Online at msnvideo.com.

BUY
Scent Bar Trunk Show
What: Out with the old and in with brand new and exclusive fragrances just for you.
Why: Smells like spring spirit.
When: Fri.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8327 Beverly Blvd., at Flores St., West Hollywood (323-782-8300).

DO
Silver Lake Film Festival
What: Nine days of new films, music, art, and parties in Silver Lake and beyond.
Why: Say you saw it when.
When: Mar. 23-31.
Where: See silverlakefilmfestival.org for various events and locations.

HEAR
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
What: Five-piece East Coast indie rock-and-roll band having big-time fun.
Why: They don’t have to tell us twice.
When: Thurs. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., b/t Dunsmuir & Burnside Aves., Miracle Mile (323-936-6400). Tickets at craigslist.org.