Los Angeles - April 12, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t be such a dateist. Friday the Thirteenth needs love, too.

SEE
Coping Mechanisms
What: Artists Nancy Baker Cahill, Grant Barnhart, and Andrew Au show their new work. (Psst. There’s a craft table for the kiddies.)
Why: You can deal.
When: Sat., 4-7 p.m.
Where: Tinlark Gallery, Crossroads of the World, 6671 Sunset Blvd., b/t Las Palmas Ave. & Cassil Pl., ste. 1512, Hollywood (323-463-0039).

BUY
Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale
What: Multiseason stock of dresses, tops, and bottoms at 50-90 percent off.
Why: It’s the fabric of your life.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2001 S. Santa Fe Ave., b/t Washington & Olympic Blvds., ste. f, Downtown (213-614-7919).

EAT
Small Bites, Big Nights
What: Test out new recipes from the first cookbook from Govind Armstrong, the man behind the menu at Table 8.
Why: Eighting beats plain old eating.
When: Supper time.
Where: Online at amazon.com or your local bookstore. Take it in to the restaurant if you want your copy signed.

HEAR
The Shins
What: The indie rockers tour for their latest album, Wincing the Night Away.
Why: Caring isn’t creepy.
When: Sun., doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, b/t W. Eighth & W. Ninth Sts., Downtown (213-749-5171). Tickets online at craigslist.com.

DO
Stitchin’ Time
What: Sign up for quilting, embroidery, Shibori dyeing, or private instruction.
Why: You’re sew cool.
When: See schedule for times.
Where: Sewing Arts Center, 3330 Pico Blvd., b/t 33rd & 34th Sts., Santa Monica (310-450-4300).