Los Angeles - May 29, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Let’s get it on. (The weekend, people. The weekend).

SEE
The Puppet Show
What: Exhibition of old and new puppets and puppet-inspired works by many contemporary artists including Kiki Smith and Kara Walker.
Why: No, okay, some strings attached.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station G1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica (310-586-6488).

EAT
Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood
What: Newly opened restaurant marks the first time fans can fine dine Ramsay style on the West Coast.
Why: Hells yeah, kitchen.
When: Mon.-Fri., 6:30-10:30 a.m., noon-10:30 p.m.; Sat., 7-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7-11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1020 San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood (310-358-7788).

Taste of the Nation
What: Gourmet food fest featuring Foxtail’s Antonia Lofaso, Bar Marmont’s Carolyn Spence, and many more of the city’s finest chefs.
Why: Eat, drink, and be merry helping Share Our Strength end childhood hunger.
When: Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Where: Media Park, 9070 Venice Blvd., at Culver Blvd., Culver City (877-268-2783).

SHOP
Development Sample Sale
What: Lightweight jackets, trousers, and dresses along with the rest of the spring collection at 25-50 percent off wholesale (say “Twiggley” for an extra 10 percent off your entire purchase).
Why: Quality R&D.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 5140 Pacific Blvd., at Fruitland Ave., Vernon (323-585-6580).

Grey Ant Sample Sale
What: Cleverly constructed tops, dresses, and skirts and high-waisted jeans all $10-$150.
Why: Ants is your pants.
When: Fri., 3-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 1061 W. Sunset Blvd., at Beaudry Ave., Echo Park. Cash only.

Ksubi Sample Sale
What: Loads of men’s and women’s spring and fall denim, T-shirts, and other wearable miscellany going for $80-$160.
Why: Cheer up, sleepy jeans.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t E. Eighth & E. Ninth Sts., ste. 529, Downtown.