Los Angeles - May 04, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Do a little dance. Walk a little dog. Get down tonight (2x).

DO
Walk for the Underdog
What: Join the dog walk party to raise funds for 27 rescue organizations or show up and adopt a new best bud.
Why: Doggone good times.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Walk starts at 11 a.m.)
Where: La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., b/t Curson & Alden Drs., Mid-Wilshire (310-455-7030). Register online at walkfortheunderdog.com.

SEE
Trailer Park and Americana
What: Natasha Calzatti and David Waldorf each debut photographs documenting American life.
Why: Home sweet mobile home.
When: Reception, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. Thru May 30.
Where: Farmani Gallery, 844 S. Robertson Blvd., b/t Chalmers Dr. & Gregory Way, Beverly Hills (310-657-5756). R.S.V.P. to paris@farmanigallery.com.

HEAR
Mariachi Bands
What: Pretend you know the words and sing along to mariachi classics like “Cucurrucucu Paloma” and “Besame Mucho” while loading up on Mexican-American culture.
Why: Ready on tres. Uno, dos …
When: Fri., 2:30-9 p.m.; Sat., noon-9 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Olvera St., at Cesar Chavez Ave., Downtown (213-485-9769).

EAT
El Arco Iris
What: New bar attached to this recently renovated 45-year-old family-run resto sets a festive scene for Cinco de Mayo.
Why: Margaritas! Ole!
When: Mon., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues-Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.;  Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 5684 York Blvd., b/t N. Ave. 57 & Nolden St., Highland Park (323-254-3401).

BUY
Pre-Mom’s Day Party
What: Share champagne and cupcakes while you and your mom custom-design something special with Bare Jewelry.
Why: She’s a good mama jama.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Des Kohan, 671 Cloverdale Ave., b/t Wilshire Blvd. & 6th St., Miracle Mile (323-857-0200). R.S.V.P. to event@deskohan.com.

Traffic Warehouse Sale
What: Clothing and accessories by Chloe, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Kooba, and such up to 70 percent off.
Why: Rubbernecking allowed.
When: Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 920 N. Formosa Ave., b/t Santa Monica Blvd. & Willoughby Ave., West Hollywood (323-969-1962).