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The Weekend Guide

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EAT
Abode Brunchtacular

What: Three-course prix fixe menu with bites like short rib hash, brioche French toast, and lemon blueberry pancakes (mimosas, too, of course).
Why: This abodes well for you.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 1541 Ocean Ave., at Colorado Ave., Santa Monica (310-394-3463).

LAUGH
Comedy by the Numbers
What: A reading and book signing with funnymen Eric Hoffman, Matt Walsh, and Bob Odenkirk.
Why: These guys are no joke.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Family, 436 N. Fairfax Ave., b/t Rosewood & Oakwood Aves., Fairfax Corridor (323-782-9221).

PLAY
Kadima
What:
Time to bring back this summertime classic.
Why: It’s like tennis, but no strings attached.
When: Anytime after lunch.
Where: The great outdoors.

SEE
Rogue Wave ’07
What: Third group show featuring a dozen of Los Angeles’s artists to watch.
Why: Portia Hein, Timothy Tompkins, and friends.
When: Thurs.-Aug. 18. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; reception, Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: L.A. Louver, 45 N. Venice Blvd., b/t Pacific Ave. & Speedway, Venice (310-822-4955).

HANG
PYT
What:
Desert Eagles and Maria Holland spin at this new night from MFG (Dance Right) and Graciecakes.
Why: You meet the criteria.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Lounge, 6202 Santa Monica Blvd., at El Centro Ave., Hollywood (323-957-1066).

Location
436 N Fairfax Ave
bt Rosewood & Oakwood Aves
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-782-9221
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