Los Angeles - April 06, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to raise the curtain on the Weekend Guide tonight.

BUY
Maude Carrin
What: New lifestyle shop for men and women with designers like Meltin’ Pot, Le Tigre, and Elite by Blue Cult, plus jewelry, books, and gifts.
Why: Sharin’ is Carrin.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 7427 Beverly Blvd., at Vista St., West Hollywood (323-857-6775).

EAT
Cube at Divine Pasta Co.
What: Dine on charcuterie, cheese plates, or homemade pastas at the brand new cafe or browse the remodeled gourmet shop’s selection of more than 800 fancy ingredients.
Why: It’s hip to be square.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 615 N. La Brea Ave., b/t Melrose Ave. & Clinton St., West Hollywood (323-939-1148 ext. 1).

DO
The Grotto
What: Suit up and show up for a mega moisturizing sea kelp/aloe/mineral mud slathering at the new Glen Ivy Day Spa in Hermosa Beach.
Why: Hef not included.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 1601 Pacific Coast Hwy., at 16th St., 2nd fl., Hermosa Beach (888-CLUB-MUD).

HEAR
Mellowdrone
What: Local synthy-rock-pop four-piece band releases its first album, Box.
Why: Have you never been mellow?
When: Out now.
Where: amazon.com, iTunes.com, or your local record store.

SEE
Sixth Annual U.S. Sumo Open
What: Champion wrestlers throw down big-time in front of event emcee/sumo legend Yokozuna.
Why: Don’t try to fight it.
When: Sun., 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Where: L.A. Convention Center, Petree Hall, 1201 S. Figueroa St., b/t 11th St. & Pico Blvd., Downtown (213-741-1151).