Los Angeles - May 10, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Mamma mia. Mamma mia. Here we go again.

HIGH FIVE
Fire Service Recognition Day
What: Drop by your neighborhood station and tell the city’s bravest hi, thanks, and keep up the good work.   
Why: Smokey Bear says so.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Find your local station at lafd.org.

SEE
Psychobotany
What: Plant/human communication exhibit complete with greenhouse and Botanicalls.
Why: Hey, it works for Prince Charles.
When: Sat.-June 17. Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Machine Project, 1200d N. Alvarado St., b/t Sunset Blvd. & Reservoir St., Echo Park (213-483-8761).

EAT
Charcoal
What: Chow down on burgers, steaks, and All-American comfort food at the new restaurant and bar next to Arclight Cinemas.
Why: Get all up in your grill.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 6360 Sunset Blvd., b/t Ivar Ave. & Vine St., Hollywood (323-465-8500).

BUY
Rumor Blowout Sale
What: Forty to 70 percent off lines like LaRok, Dolce Vita, J & Company jeans, and everything else in the store.
Why: The word is out.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Rumor, 13325 Ventura Blvd., b/t Fulton & Nagle Aves., Sherman Oaks (818-981-4762).  

HEAR 
Anjani
What: Chanteuse charms with songs from her Leonard Cohen-cowritten new album, Blue Alert. 
Why: All that jazz.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: The Hotel Cafe, 1623½ N. Cahuenga Blvd., b/t Hollywood Blvd. & Selma Ave., Hollywood. Tickets online at groovetickets.com.