Los Angeles - May 17, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sometimes you wonder what you’re gonna do, ’cause there ain’t no cure for the it’s-not-summer-yet blues.

SEE
Ellay
What: James Tolentino’s new black and white paintings of sketches of photographs of city life.
Why: You’re urban outfitted.
When: Sat.-Aug. 18. Reception, Sat., 6-9 p.m.
Where The Otheroom, 1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd., at San Juan Ave., Venice (310-396-6230).

BUY
Presummer Sample Sale
What: Only Hearts, Zooey, Alice McCall, Puella, Woo, and others at up to 80 percent off.
Why: A little bit of heart and soul.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Only Hearts, 1407 Montana Ave., b/t 14th & 15th Sts., Santa Monica (310-393-3088).

WATCH
Paris, Je T’aime
What: International cast and crew do eighteen shorts set in the French capital.
Why: Pourquoi pas?
When: Opens Fri.; check showtimes.
Where: Laemmle Theatres, including Sunset 5, 8000 W. Sunset Blvd., at Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood (323-848-3500).

DO
Rock-N-Roll Bingo
What: A night of chance emceed by Wayne Kramer of MC5 and benefiting The LifeLab.
Why: B4 and after.
When: Thurs., 6:30-10 p.m.
Where: Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N. El Centro Ave., b/t Selma Ave. & Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (323-467-6600).

EAT
Pizza
What: Chicago-style deep dish sausage pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Why: Apple pie ravioli for dessert.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; happy hour, 4-7 p.m. & midnight-2 a.m.
Where: Stone Fire Pizza Co., 829 N. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Willoughby & Waring Aves., West Hollywood (310-659-8848).

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