Los Angeles - March 01, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Left, left, left, right, left. It must be March.

SEE
Mom’s Friends
What: Painter Kimberly Brooks’s new work inspired by life in Marin in the early ’70s.
Why: Wish they all could be California girls.
When: Mar. 3-Apr. 7; reception, Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Taylor De Cordoba Gallery, 2660 La Cienega Blvd., b/t Venice & Washington Blvds., Culver City (310-559-9156).

DRINK
Monkey & Son Coffee
What: Brew single-origin or blended beans that are certified fair trade and organic.
Why: Put those opposable thumbs to good use.
When: Bright and early.
Where: Online at monkeyandson.com.

BUY
Switch Boutique
What: Fresh talent like Shareen, Kate and Kass, and Raquel Weiss Vintage.
Why: Costume ch-ch-ch-changes.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 238 S. Beverly Dr., b/t Charleville Blvd. & Gregory Way, So Bev (310-860-1650).

HEAR
Brightblack Morning Light
What: Psychedelic bluesy rock duo comes to town with Mariee Sioux, Karl Blau, and Women & Children.
Why: You’ve got from dusk till dawn.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., b/t 31st & 32nd Sts., Santa Monica (310-828-4497).

DO
Environ Plus Facial
What: High vitamin treatment designed to fight free radicals and repair damaged skin.
Why: Face the elements.
When: Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.,Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Ona Spa, 7373 Beverly Blvd., b/t Martel & Fuller Aves., Mid City West (323-931-4442).