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The Weekend Guide

New Year’s Resolutions a-go-go.

DO
Winter Session at The Armory Center
What: Sign up for those letterpress, painting, and ceramics classes you’ve been meaning to take.
Why: Discover art-official intelligence.
When: See schedule for days and times.
Where: 145 N. Raymond Ave., b/t E. Walnut & E. Holly Sts., Pasadena (626-792-5101). Download registration form at armoryarts.org.

READ
Now You Know
What:
Tony Arcabascio’s collection of how-tos covering key skills like avoiding assault charges and talking behind someone’s back in front of their face.
Why: Be a street smarty-pants.
When: While supplies last.
Where: Available online at arkitip.com.

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Skin Analysis
What:
After cell sampling and a detailed questionnaire, the mysteries of your skin (i.e., texture, discoloration, hydration) are revealed.
Why: Your epidermis is showing.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Pola Kirei, 9661 Brighton Way, at N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills (310-247-0063).

EAT
Healthy Meals for a Week
What:
Learn five fast recipes like pasta-free lasagna and chili-rubbed turkey with sweet potato fries.
Why: You are what you eat.
When: Sun., noon.
Where: Sur la Table, 6333 W. Third St., at Fairfax Ave., The Grove (323-954-9190). Register online at surlatable.com.

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Burn Fitness
What:
Spanking new two-story, high-tech 10,000-square-foot gym.
Why: You swore you’d feel the burn.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1315 Third St. Promenade, b/t Arizona Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd., 4th floor, Santa Monica (310-394-1300).