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SEE
Square Foot
What: Over 50 artists’ work on twelve-by-twelve-inch wood panels.
Why: It’s hip to be square.
When: Thru Dec. 1. Opening reception, Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Thinkspace Gallery, 4210 Santa Monica Blvd., b/t W. Sunset Blvd. & N. Hoover St., Sunset Junction (323-913-3375).

BUY
Hammitt Collection
What: Designer Stephenie Hammitt’s new boutique has her leather handbags, belts, shoes, and accessories under one roof.
Why: The purse-suit of happiness.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 3616 Highland Ave., b/t Rosecrans Ave. & 36th Pl., Manhattan Beach (310-545-3935).

EAT
Tamale Festival
What: Three days of tamale madness, including classes, cook-offs, and eating contests.
Why: A little hardcore cornography.
When: Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: In front of Mama’s Hot Tamales Cafe, 2124 W. 7th St., b/t S. Alvarado & S. Parkview Sts., MacArthur Park (213-487-4300).

DO
Los Angeles Ballet Benefit Auction
What: Eat, drink, and bid on art by celebs like Julie Andrews and Tony Bennett, plus see the L.A. Ballet’s preview appearance.
Why: You can dance if you want to.
When: Thurs., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., off Cloverfield Blvd., Santa Monica (310-453-7535). Tickets online at sabo.seatadvisor.com.

Paper’s Talent Search
What: Open call for photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, graphic designers, and art directors to meet with the magazine’s editors.
Why: The show-off must go on.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Paper Project Space, 5500 Hollywood Blvd., at Western Ave., Hollywood.