Los Angeles - August 31, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Not working 9 to 5: what a way to make a living.

EAT
The Colony Cafe
What: Wash down a homemade veggie burger with pomegranate limeade. Or grab fudge brownies and fro-yo at Papa’s Porch next door.
Why: Time to veg out.
When: The Colony Cafe, daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Papa’s Porch, daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 10937 W. Pico Blvd., b/t Veteran & Kelton Aves., West L.A. (310-470-8909).

DO
Tess McGill Appreciation Day
What: In honor of everybody’s fave Working Girl, take the day off.
Why: You have got a head for business and a bod for sin.
When: Mon. (a.k.a Labor Day).
Where: Anywhere but the office.

HEAR
Simon Dawes
What: Have yourself a merry little night of rock and roll, courtesy of this band of four.
Why: Simon says. (Though honestly, he’s made up.)
When: Fri., doors open 8 p.m.
Where: Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., at Doheny Dr., West Hollywood (310-276-6168). Tickets available online at ticketmaster.com.

BUY
Tracy Feith Sale
What: Brightly colored summery stunners at up to 50 percent off.
Why: Dress to impress.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 8446 Melrose Pl., b/t Alfred St. & Croft Ave., West Hollywood (323-658-7464).

SEE
The Adventures of Helen and Ellen: A Play
What: Hysterical (and raunchy) tale of two abnormally horny divorcées.
Why: Hell hath no fury like women scorned then forced to sleep on bunk beds.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: Improv Olympic, 6366 Hollywood Blvd., b/t Cahuenga Blvd. & Ivar Ave., Hollywood (323-962-7560). Tickets online at wantickets.com.