Los Angeles - August 09, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

A few things to take the eek out of your weekend.

SNACK
Nunchux V
What: Secret wine/food/music party strikes again.
Why: Smooth Australians and crunchy panini.
When: Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Where: 2000 N. Figueroa St., b/t San Fernando Rd. & Riverside Dr., Elysian Heights.

SIT
Swivel Sun Chair
What: Foldable beach seat rotates 360 degrees.
Why: Max exposure with minimum movement.
When: Lazy days.
Where: Down by the bay.

SEE
Rocket Science
What: High school stutterer joins the debate team.
Why: You were Spellbound (so was the director).
When: Opens Fri. See schedule for showtimes.
Where: ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Ivar Ave. & Vine St., Hollywood (323-464-4226).

BUY
Rachel Pally Sample Sale
What: Save up to 90 percent off spring/summer women’s collection.
Why: Warehouse for art thou.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2001 S. Santa Fe Ave., at E. 15th St., ste. f, Downtown (818-512-9472).

American Rag & Maison Midi Sales
What: Score up to thirty percent off retail on clothing and snatch housewares priced to move.
Why: Another closet case.
When: AR, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.; MM, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: American Rag, 150 S. La Brea Ave., b/t First & Second Sts. (323-935-3154); Maison Midi, 148 S. LaBrea Ave., b/t First & Second Sts. (323-935-3157).